New York, NY – Maya Rudolph and the ensemble of political impersonators graced the stage of Studio 8H in New York City on Saturday for the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live,” focusing on the previous week’s vice presidential debate. Rudolph, embodying Kamala Harris, was joined by Andy Samberg as Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to kick off the skit. The duo portrayed a cozy scene at home, sipping wine and tuning in as Jim Gaffigan, returning as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Bowen Yang, as Ohio Sen. JD Vance, engaged in a spirited debate.
Throughout the sketch, the VP candidates dodged questions, prompting laughs from Rudolph’s Harris and praise from Gaffigan’s Walz. The impersonation of Vance by Yang impressed Walz, showcasing a sense of camaraderie despite their political differences. The two even found common ground on certain topics, further mirroring the real-life debate between the actual VP candidates.
The comedic moment peaked when both candidates playfully held hands while “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin played, much to Rudolph’s Harris’ dismay. The appearance of “SNL” alum Dana Carvey as President Joe Biden added to the hilarity when he crashed the viewing party, causing a mess with his ice cream antics.
Nate Bargatze took on hosting duties for this episode, with Coldplay performing as the musical guest. The show, airing at 11:30 p.m. EDT/8:30 p.m. PDT on NBC, continues to draw in audiences with its unique blend of humor and political satire. Next week’s episode, hosted by Ariana Grande, promises to keep viewers entertained with music from Stevie Nicks.