Dana Carvey Returns to Destroy as Biden in Unforgettable Saturday Night Live Sketch

Saturday Night Live (SNL) continued its tradition of poking fun at the world of politics, particularly the Vice-Presidential Debate, in its latest episode hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze.

The episode opened with a humorous re-creation of the highly anticipated debate, featuring a star-studded cast of guest stars, including Dana Carvey as Joe Biden, Jim Gaffigan as Chris Wallace, Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, and Andy Samberg as Mike Pence.

The sketch mercilessly lampooned the mannerisms and tactics of the actual debate participants, sending the live studio audience into raptures. Carvey stole the show with his imitation of Biden, reviving his signature style from his earlier days on SNL. Bargatze, in his own hosting debut, didn't appear in the sketch but had several opportunities to poke fun at current events later in the show.

Jim Gaffigan's comically biased refereeing, Maya Rudolph's confident portrayal of Kamala Harris, and Andy Samberg's awkward attempts at debating were all highlights of the night. Combining impressive impressions with creative writing, SNL delivered a hilarious commentary on the debate, keeping up the long-running sketch show's legacy of satire.

This was not Nate Bargatze's first foray into television. Known for his stand-up specials and distinctive deadpan delivery, Bargatze brings a lot of charm to a medium where ex-stand-up comedians-turned-TV-hosts are very common.

Saturday Night Live remains one of America's favorite entertainment programs and proves that even despite how polarizing US politics are right now, laughter can help even those that think they cannot agree find a common laughing ground.

The funny is never hard to find with a talented ensemble such as the SNL cast, and that much was apparent in how every member plays on each other’s strength. Saturday Night Live thrives during election season, allowing it ample opportunities to delight in a world not far from reality, leaving audiences in anticipation of what hilarious portrayals they will do next.