Saturday Night Live Premieres 50th Season

The 50th season premiere of Saturday Night Live featured Maya Rudolph's highly anticipated return as Vice President Kamala Harris, alongside Jim Gaffigan portraying her running mate Tim Walz and Andy Samberg as her husband Doug Emhoff. The cold open included humorous sketches where Rudolph hosted a rally and Gaffigan made quirky jokes about Minnesota culture. Notably, Dana Carvey reprised his role as President Joe Biden, adding a nostalgic touch as he humorously acknowledged his presidency. Current cast member James Austin Johnson returned as Donald Trump, with Bowen Yang as his running mate J.D. Vance. Rudolph’s portrayal of Harris has earned her two Emmys, and she is expected to feature in multiple episodes leading up to the 2024 presidential election. The season also welcomed three new cast members, marking a blend of familiar and fresh faces.