Saturday Night Live Just Pulled Off the Most Epic Season Opener in Years

Saturday Night Live returned with a bang on October 1 as it marked its 50th season with a star-studded premiere that saw Jim Gaffigan take on the role of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and a plethora of other hilarious celebrity cameos.

Andy Samberg also made an appearance alongside longtime friend Maya Rudolph, who played the role of Kamala Harris, with Samberg starring as her husband Doug Emhoff. The showstopper of a premiere episode saw the comedic duo taking on some of the biggest names in politics to deliver one of the most memorable performances in recent history.

Gaffigan and Rudolph joined an impressive lineup of A-list cameos in the highly anticipated season opener. The episode took a lighthearted jab at some of the country's most significant controversies and news-making moments, delivering a must-watch night of comedy that will keep audiences laughing for a long time to come.

The anticipated start to the new season marks a promising beginning to another hilarious run from the revered sketch comedy show. With new hosts, new characters, and more unforgettable impressions, this season promises to be one of the show's best in recent years. It’s clear that everyone is in for a wild ride as the longest-running sketch show on television brings back its brand of unapologetic humor and groundbreaking style to audiences around the globe.