Saturday Night Live Gears Up for Final Episode Before Election Day with John Mulaney and Vice President Kamala Harris

Saturday Night Live (SNL) is set to air its final episode before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and it promises to be a memorable one. The episode, airing on November 2, 2024, will be hosted by comedian John Mulaney, who is no stranger to the show having served as a writer from 2008 to 2013 and hosting five times previously.

The musical guest for the evening will be Chappell Roan, known for her debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” and hits like “Good Luck, Babe!” This will mark Roan’s debut performance on SNL.

In a significant move, Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to make an appearance on the show. According to sources, Harris made an unannounced trip to New York, briefly stepping away from her campaign duties in battleground states, to participate in the episode. Her appearance was confirmed by three people familiar with her plans.

The episode is expected to include political sketches, given the proximity to Election Day. The show often uses such moments to deliver satirical commentary on current events, and with the election looming, it is likely that the episode will feature sketches related to the candidates and the campaign trail. This includes the possibility of addressing a recent incident involving Donald Trump, who had a notable microphone malfunction during a rally in Milwaukee, which could provide fodder for the show’s writers.

Saturday Night Live, now in its 50th season, continues to be a significant platform for political satire and entertainment. The episode will air on NBC and will be available for streaming on Peacock the following day).