The Jacks Create Special Track for Black’s Five-Timers Club Induction

Actor Jack Black reached a significant career milestone on April 4, 2026, when he hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time. The episode, which followed a brief hiatus, served as the official induction ceremony for Black into the exclusive Five-Timers Club.

The event was characterized by a heavy presence of performers named Jack, as musical guest Jack White made his own record-breaking sixth appearance on the show. This pairing led some observers to refer to the episode as The Jack Gray Show.

A Musical Collaboration

The highlight of the evening was a joint performance by Jack Black and Jack White, who teamed up for a reimagined version of the White Stripes classic Seven Nation Army. This specific rendition was a choir-backed version of the track, created specifically to celebrate Black’s induction into the Five-Timers Club.

The musical collaboration began during Black’s opening monologue. After White entered the scene by knocking the character Domingo, played by Marcello Hernandez, over the head with a frying pan, the two decided that the best way to revitalize the Five-Timers lounge was with what Black described as the world’s most rockin’ song.

The Five-Timers Induction

The induction ceremony took place within a sketch depicting the Five-Timers lounge, which Black discovered was deteriorating and covered in cobwebs. During the monologue, Black was joined by several other Five-Timers Club members, including Jonah Hill, Candice Bergen, and Melissa McCarthy.

Jonah Hill appeared first, noting that the lounge had been empty for months. The segment eventually featured Tina Fey, who presented Black with his coveted velvet jacket. Upon presenting the award, Fey delivered a line that became a focal point of the episode, stating, Congratulations, Jack. You are officially the first ‘Black’ in the Five-Timers Club.

During the sketch, Fey also made a reference to her experience hosting SNL UK earlier in 2026, joking that the jacket she received for that role was made out of Paddington Bear. Throughout the segment, Bergen and McCarthy poked fun at the long-running Five-Timers tradition, suggesting the bit had been run into the ground over the decades.

Musical Guest Performances

In addition to the collaboration with Black, Jack White performed two new songs: Derecho Dominico and G.O.D. And the Broken Ribs. These performances marked White’s first release of new music since 2024, the year he released his album titled No Name.

Jack Black also contributed to the musical variety of the episode. He performed a verse on a country ballad titled Words to Live By and appeared in a sketch where he played a harmonizing husband.

Additional Sketches and Career Context

Beyond the musical numbers and the induction, Black appeared in a sketch where he taught a unique self-defense course.

The April 4 appearance comes during a period of significant commercial success for Black. His latest film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is currently breaking records at the worldwide box office.