The sketch opened with a voiceover stating the critical nature of the first 48 hours in any homicide investigation, with 95% of cases being resolved within that timeframe. The scene then transitioned to an airplane, where two detectives, played by Keenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim, were questioning passengers about a deceased individual found in the bathroom. Approaching a couple, portrayed by Beck Bennett and Cecily Strong, who were holding a baby played by Driver in a carrier, the detectives inquired about any suspicious observations.
The couple denied witnessing anything unusual, but when questioned about their baby, they revealed his name as Archie. The detectives couldn't help but notice that the baby appeared rather large and hairy for a six-month-old infant.
The detectives' skepticism grew, leading them to request the baby's passport. The couple provided a counterfeit document bearing Driver's face and the name "Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor." Realizing that the baby was no ordinary infant but a grown man in disguise, the detectives accused the couple of being imposters attempting to smuggle something on the plane.
Their demand to see the baby out of the carrier was met with reluctance, and when Driver emerged, he sported a diaper, a bonnet, and a knife. Shockingly, he confessed to being the murderer and explained that he had committed the crime due to anger over someone taking the last bag of peanuts. He cited a peanut allergy as his motivation for ensuring no one else could have them. Bizarrely, he invited the detectives to play with him, requested a diaper change, and asked them to wipe his backside.
Unfazed by Driver's antics, the detectives apprehended him and the couple, removing them from the plane in handcuffs. Driver then began crying, claiming that Meghan Markle was his mother and had hired him to pretend to be her baby. He alleged receiving a substantial payment but had never met his father, Prince Harry. Expressing a desire to meet Harry someday, Driver recounted hearing that Harry was a nice guy.
The sketch concluded with the voiceover announcing the closure of the case in 47 hours, with the "baby" sentenced to life in prison and the couple deported to Canada. Meghan Markle remained elusive, prompting a humorous caption beneath a photo of Markle holding Driver in his baby guise, reading, "Have you seen this woman?"
The sketch masterfully blended humor with a satirical take on the conspiracy theories and rumors surrounding Meghan Markle's pregnancy and Archie's origins. Adam Driver showcased his comedic prowess, embodying the facial expressions, voice, and body language of a baby while delivering witty lines and gestures. His chemistry with fellow cast members, particularly Thompson and Nwodim, who played the bewildered and repulsed detectives, added to the sketch's comedic brilliance.
In essence, Driver's performance reaffirmed his status as one of the finest SNL hosts, demonstrating his ability to playfully lampoon even the most high-profile figures, including himself.
