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updated 9:16 p.m. ET May 17, 2009

NEW YORK - Former "Saturday Night Live" star Amy Poehler returned to co-host the satirical news segment "Weekend Update" for the show's star-studded season finale.

After a season infused by politics and Tina Fey's impression of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, "SNL" wrapped up its 34th season — one of its best-rated ever — with cameos galore.

Along with another former star cast member, host Will Ferrell, actors Tom Hanks, Anne Hathaway and Paul Rudd also made appearances. Former castmembers Maya Rudolph and Norm MacDonald also stopped by.

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Former "SNL" star Poehler left the show earlier in the season to launch her NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation." For one more time, she rejoined her "Weekend Update" co-host, Seth Meyers.

All took part in the last sketch, a deadpan sing-along of Billy Joel's "Goodnight Saigon" led by Ferrell and accompanied by the musical guest, Green Day.