‘SNL’ Hilariously Spoofs Vice Presidential Debate: JD Vance and Tim Walz's Surprising Chemistry Revealed!

In a biting and humorous cold open on the October 5 episode of "Saturday Night Live," the iconic sketch show took aim at the recent vice presidential debate, offering a satirical glimpse into the event that had viewers scratching their heads—and laughing out loud.

The sketch kicked off with Vice President Kamala Harris (portrayed by Maya Rudolph) and her husband Doug Emhoff (played by Andy Samberg) settled on their couch, critiquing the debate like seasoned pundits. The comedic duo of Norah O’Donnell (Heidi Gardner) and Margaret Brennan (Chloe Fineman) set the stage as moderators, while candidates Tim Walz (Jim Gaffigan) and JD Vance (Bowen Yang) exchanged friendly banter that verged on comical absurdity.

JD Vance awkwardly broke the ice during his opening statement, aiming to win over female voters with the line, "I want to begin with something that will appeal to women voters: I understand both moderators tonight are mothers, and I like that." His clumsy approach set the tone for a debate that quickly spiraled from serious discourse to ludicrous camaraderie.

Tim Walz showcased his past as a teacher, humorously lamenting, “I gotta grade these papers… I’ve got a stack of midterms,” before making a shocking admission about his unexpected friendships: “I’ve become friends with school shooters.” The bizarre statement left the audience in stitches while highlighting the dark comedic edge the show is known for.

The sketch took a heartfelt turn as it lampooned the candidates’ tendency to agree with one another excessively, leading to moments like Walz exclaiming, "This guy is good — he’s got an answer for everything," while they reached out for an emotionally charged handshake between their podiums.

Vance's comedic complaint about fact-checking reached a peak when he nonchalantly dismissed scrutiny regarding Donald Trump’s conduct during the transition of power. "He peacefully gave over power — we said no fact-checking — and willingly got on his plane without incident… Don’t check that," he quipped, mocking the absurdity of selective memory in politics.

As if the evening needed more excitement, a surprise cameo from Joe Biden (impersonated by Dana Carvey) added an unpredictable twist! Dressed in his signature style and clutching an ice cream cone, he wandered into the watch party, embodying the classic "confused but charming" demeanor, leaving Harris and Emhoff both bewildered and entertained.

"Saturday Night Live" continues its legacy of expertly blending satire with sharp political commentary, reminding viewers that sometimes, laughter is the best reaction to the chaos of American politics. Be sure to catch the hilarious VP debate sketch and more witty content from this season!