Saturday Night Live (SNL) kicked off its 51st season on October 3, 2024, with a politically charged episode. The show featured sketches poking fun at the current administration and its policies, as well as the ongoing presidential campaign. Michael Che and Colin Jost returned as Weekend Update anchors, delivering their usual witty commentary on the week’s news. The episode drew mixed reactions from viewers, with some praising the show for its sharp satire and others finding it heavy-handed.