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

Pretend I’m a random fishing boat and fire away,” Colin Jost’s Pete Hegseth told reporters in Saturday's SNL sketch.

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Tim Meadows was once the longest-serving cast member on Saturday Night Live. These days, he’s subtly stealing scenes as the third lead on the CBS sitcom, DMV. But despite plenty of ups and downs over the course of his nearly 40-year career,

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.

Born in Barrie, Veronika Slowikowska is a CSA winning actress, viral internet comedian and a future Saturday Night Live hall of fame prospect.

SNL has been beating a dead horse by opening every episode with a Donald Trump monologue — here's why we need a break.

SNL has often found itself in controversy over the years. But this unlikely and rather tame sketch, put it in the hottest water of all.