"Saturday Night Live" kicked off its 50th season with a cold open featuring comedian Jim Gaffigan as Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz.

During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, Sen. JD Vance’s answer to a question about whether he would attempt to challenge the 2024 election results, even if every state governor certified them, led to one of the night’s more memorable exchanges.

One of the most intriguing political questions of our times has finally been answered: Jim Gaffigan is playing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.” The big reveal came during the 13-minute cold opening of the show’s 50th-season premiere, a sketch which peeked in on rallies for the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns.