Dana Carvey also portrayed Joe Biden during the season 50 premiere, with James Austin Johnson and Bowen Yang playing Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, respectively.

"Saturday Night Live" kicked off a historic 50th season by having beloved show veterans join its contemporary talents to present a satirical view of the reenergized election season.

Well, isn't that special? Rudolph was also joined by Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz and Andy Samberg as Doug Emhoff in the season 50 premiere.

You’ll recall that Carvey, besides being the Church Lady, Garth from “Wayne’s World,” John McLaughlin and countless other roles, was responsible for one of “SNL”’s best-ever political performances — George H.W. Bush.

The late-night institution begins its 50th season on Saturday. Here’s how The New York Times and others covered its debut in 1975.

You can watch the Saturday Night Live season 50 premiere on Saturday, Sept. 28, on NBC or Peacock at 11:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. PT). You can stream the episode live regardless of which Peacock subscription you have, according to Peacock.

One of the most intriguing political questions of our times has finally been answered: Jim Gaffigan is playing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.” The big reveal came during the 13-minute cold opening of the show’s 50th season premiere, a sketch which peeked in on rallies for the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns.

With a new film about the show, and a 50th anniversary season starting, Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and others look back.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan was revealed as the choice to play Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Saturday Night Live, the new season of which debuted Saturday just weeks before the 2024 presidential election.

Things to know about Minnesota according to Saturday Night Live: It’s cold, and we take the Menards rebate seriously.