Just in time for Election Day, Saturday Night Live is taking a look back at its most memorable political sketches. In “The 2024 SNL Election Special,” airing Monday, November 4th at 10 p.m. on NBC, SNL is dusting off the archives to revisit some of the most iconic political moments from its 50 seasons. It’s become a quadrennial tradition, giving viewers a chance to relive the show’s comedic takes on presidents, candidates, and the general absurdity of the political landscape.
While the current election cycle certainly provides ample material for new satire, there’s something to be said for revisiting the classics. Will we see Chevy Chase’s Gerald Ford stumbling through another press conference? Dana Carvey’s Church Lady grilling politicians about their moral fiber? Tina Fey’s Sarah Palin explaining her foreign policy experience based on Alaska’s proximity to Russia?
Or perhaps a more recent gem, like Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton struggling to contain her ambition? The possibilities are vast, and the potential for nostalgic laughter is high. It’s a reminder of SNL’s long history of holding a mirror up to the political world, often capturing the zeitgeist with uncanny precision (and a healthy dose of absurdity).
So, as the nation braces itself for another election, SNL offers a chance to look back and laugh, perhaps providing a much-needed comedic breather before the real results start rolling in.
Witness the political satire this Monday, November 4th at 10 PM on NBC.
