The post-election episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) aired over the weekend, marking the show’s first broadcast since Donald Trump’s sweeping victory in the 2024 presidential election.

Hosted by comedian Bill Burr, the episode tackled the political aftermath, notably skipping the recurring portrayal of Kamala Harris by former cast member Maya Rudolph, who had reprised the role for five weeks leading up to the election.

Opening the show, Burr, known for his blunt comedic style, addressed the results of the election directly. He commented on the Democrats’ loss with a candid tone, saying, “Alright, let’s get to what you all want to talk about. Alright ladies, you’re 0-and-2 against this guy. But you learn more from your losses than your wins. So let’s get into the game tape.”

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Burr went on to suggest that Democrats should reconsider their campaign strategies, saying, “Ladies, enough with the pantsuit. Okay, it’s not working. Stop trying to have respect for yourself.”

The monologue continued with Burr sharing his relief at the end of the election cycle, expressing frustration with the prolonged campaign period. “I’m so psyched that this stupid election is finally over. Everybody knew who they were going to vote for four years ago. Then they just dragged us through a year and a half of this stuff,” Burr remarked, tapping into the collective exhaustion of audiences nationwide.

This is one of the funniest sets I’ve seen on SNL. Bill Burr talks about Trump’s big win. pic.twitter.com/Gdcj7lhKjk

— Justin Hart (@justin_hart) November 10, 2024

SNL’s Weekend Update, hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che, followed suit with satirical commentary on the election results.

Jost started with a jab at the Democrats, referencing accusations from 2020: “On Tuesday, we learned that Democrats actually don’t know how to rig an election.”

He continued with a comparison to video games, saying, “It’s like we’re living in a computer simulation, and whoever’s controlling Trump has a cheat code. He’s invincible. He’s like a character in Grand Theft Auto who throws a prostitute out of a car and drives straight to the White House.”

Che and Jost’s commentary kept a sharp focus on the implications of the Democrats’ defeat and speculated on the party’s future approach, joking, “But don’t you guys worry if I know Democrats, they’re going to take a long look in the mirror, learn from their mistakes, and then run [Joe] Biden again in 2028.”

Jost also poked fun at President Biden’s age and his performance in the June debate against Trump, a moment that, according to critics, was a turning point in Biden’s campaign.

Jost quipped, “President Biden and President-elect Trump will meet in the Oval Office next week, where Biden will finally finish a sentence he started at the debate.”

Post-Election Weekend Update pic.twitter.com/ZEIP8qRp9W

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) November 10, 2024

The satirical recap underscored the challenges facing the Democratic party following the election and Trump’s successful return to the White House.

If the SNL cast believed the things they claim about President Trump they wouldn’t so brazenly mock him – they would fear for their safety and the safety of their families. Ruthless dictators have no patience for this level of disrespect. pic.twitter.com/7EbTDrgpSa

— @amuse (@amuse) November 10, 2024

SNL, a cultural touchstone known for its comedic reflection on current events, continued its tradition of post-election episodes addressing the political landscape.

This year’s episode provided commentary on the election’s outcome with a mix of humor and critique, capturing the tone of a divided political scene in the wake of the election.