In the latest "SNL" cold open, Colin Jost starred as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declaring at a presser, "We're now at war with Venezuela."

McCarthy brings a new lineup of hilariously daffy characters to a mixed bag of sketches on SNL, with some of the season's strongest pairing with some that were just kind of there -- but it was a surprise cast member who stole the show!

In a sketch from last night’s Saturday Night Live, the cast member Andrew Dismukes played a suburban husband who threw a successful dinner party. As he basked in the company of his friends, he proposed a sweet, well-intentioned idea.

The standup-turned-actress Melissa McCarthy took command over 'SNL' with a trove of kooky characters that elevated basic premises to comedic gold.

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The two-time Oscar nominee served as one of the final hosts of 'SNL' in 2025, with Josh O’Connor and Ariana Grande slated to lead the next finale two episodes of the year.

The special airs at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable or dealing with the FuboTV dispute can watch the special for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and Peacock are other options for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

Comedian and “DMV” star Tim Meadows reveals he had major reservations about a memorable ‘90s “Saturday Night Live” cameo.

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