‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 46 — Photos

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‘SNL’ Season 46 – Jim Carrey Makes His Debut As ‘Joe Biden’

‘SNL’ Season 46 – Jim Carrey Makes His Debut As ‘Joe Biden’ — Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump and Jim Carrey as Joe Biden during the ‘First Debate’ Cold Open on Saturday, October 3, 2020. The sketch marked Jim Carrey’s highly anticipated debut as Joe Biden, as he and Alec Baldwin’s Trump faced off in a spoof debate.

‘SNL’s longtime show runner Lorne Michaels discussed Jim’s portrayal of Joe Biden ahead of the premiere, and how the idea came about. “There was some interest on [Jim]’s part. And then we responded, obviously, positively,” he said. “But it came down to discussions about what the take was. He and Colin Jost had a bunch of talks. He and I as well. He will give the part energy and strength, and…Hopefully it’s funny,” he added. Notably, Jim Jim has hosted SNL a number of times over the years, but was never a full-time cast member on the NBC series (despite auditioning back in 1980).

Click to see photos of other appearances and highlights from season 46!

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Miley Cyrus peforms

Miley Cyrus peforms — Miley Cyrus performs ‘Without You’ ft. The Kid LAROI on Saturday, May 8, 2021. It was a great performance.

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Elon Musk and his mom

Elon Musk and his mom — Host Elon Musk with his mother Maye during the opening monologue on Saturday, May 8, 2021. They were all smiles.

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Elon Musk Hosts SNL

Elon Musk Hosts SNL — Chloe Fineman as Princess Peach during the ‘Wario’ sketch on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The episode was hosted by Elon Musk.

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Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly — Musical guest Machine Gun Kelly performs on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He played a pink guitar.

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John Krasinski and Pete Davidson

John Krasinski and Pete Davidson — Host John Krasinski and Pete Davidson during the Monologue on Saturday, January 30, 2021. They shared a kiss.

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Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson

Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson — Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson as O.J. Simpson during the ‘What Still Works’ Cold Open on Saturday, January 30, 2021. It was memorable.

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‘SNL’ parodies ‘The Grinch’

‘SNL’ parodies ‘The Grinch’ — Pete Davidson became ‘The Grinch’ in this holiday-themed episode hosted by Kristen Wiig. Kyle Mooney, Chloe Fineman, and host Kristen also appeared in the hilarious Dec. 19 sketch.

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Dua Lipa performs

Dua Lipa performs — Dua Lipa rocks a leopard bustier as she takes the stage at ‘SNL’ to perform ‘Don’t Start Now.’ The top was vintage Azzedine Alaïa which she paired with a chunky chain necklace and black tights.

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Beck Bennett’s Mike Pence and Kate McKinnon’s Rudy Giuliani

Beck Bennett’s Mike Pence and Kate McKinnon’s Rudy Giuliani — Beck Bennett as Mike Pence and Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani are seen during the ‘Pence Gets The Vaccine’ Cold Open on Dec. 19. Beck’s Pence was confused about where to get the vaccine, at one point mistakenly dropping his trousers.

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Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani

Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani — Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani during the ‘Michigan Hearings’ Cold Open on Dec. 5. Kate one again took a jab at the former mayor being caught with his hands down his pants just like in the ‘Borat’ film!

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Bowen Yang as Elton John

Bowen Yang as Elton John — Bowen Yang as Elton John during the ‘Stu’ sketch on Dec. 5, 2020. The hilarious bit was inspired by Eminem’s 2000 “Stan” video — with the real-life rapper even making a cameo!

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Pete Davidson appears in the ‘Stu’ sketch

Pete Davidson appears in the ‘Stu’ sketch — Bowen Yang as Elton John and Pete Davidson as Stu during the ‘Stu’ sketch on Dec. 5, 2020. In the sketch, Pete’s character is desperate for Santa to send him a PS5

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Jason Bateman hosts

Jason Bateman hosts — Host Jason Bateman is seen during his Opening Monologue on Dec. 5, 2020. The actor returned to Studio 8H 15 years after his hosting debut in 2005.

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Cecily Strong as Melissa Carone & Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani

Cecily Strong as Melissa Carone & Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani — Cecily Strong as witness Melissa Carone and Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani during the ‘Michigan Hearings’ Cold Open on Dec. 5, 2020. During the sketch, Cecily’s Melissa sipped on a martini claiming it was the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Adele hosts ‘SNL’

Adele hosts ‘SNL’ — Host Adele during the Monologue on October 24, 2020. She stunned in an off the shoulder black top and fitted skirt showing off her incredible weight loss.

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Adele performs a ‘Bachelor’ skit on ‘SNL’

Adele performs a ‘Bachelor’ skit on ‘SNL’ — Beck Bennett as Ben K and host Adele as herself during ‘The Bachelor’ sketch on Saturday, October 24, 2020. It was a cool moment.

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Issa Rae hosts

Issa Rae hosts — Issa Rae is seen on stage at Studio 9H during her opening monologue on Saturday, October 17, 2020. The ‘Insecure’ star slayed her hosting debut. She wore a sleeveless white dress to open the show.

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Jim Carrey returns as ‘Joe Biden

Jim Carrey returns as ‘Joe Biden — Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump, Kate McKinnon as Savannah Guthrie, and Jim Carrey as Joe Biden during the ‘Dueling Town Halls’ Cold Open on Saturday, October 17, 2020. The hilarious sketch ended with Kate’s Savannah clocking Alec’s Trump with a chair in a WWE style match.

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Issa Rae and Justin Bieber

Issa Rae and Justin Bieber — Musical guest Justin Bieber and host Issa Rae during a promo shoot for ‘SNL.’ Justin retured to the show for his second performance of the year just 8 months after dropping his album ‘Changes.’

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Jim Carrey as Joe Biden / The Fly

Jim Carrey as Joe Biden / The Fly — Jim Carrey as Joe Biden / The Fly during the ‘VP Fly Debate’ Cold Open on October 10, 2020. In the sketch, Jim’s Joe teleported to the debate between Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris and Beck Bennett’s Mike Pence.

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Kate McKinnon debuts ‘Dr. Wayne Wenowdis’

Kate McKinnon debuts ‘Dr. Wayne Wenowdis’ — Kate McKinnon as ‘resident medical expert’ Dr. Wayne Wenowdis and anchor Colin Jost during ‘Weekend Update’ on October 10, 2020. During the sketch, Kate and Colin both broke character for a hysterical viral moment.

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Beck Bennett appears as ‘Mike Pence’

Beck Bennett appears as ‘Mike Pence’ — Beck Bennett as Mike Pence during the ‘VP Fly Debate’ Cold Open on October 10, 2020. The actor faced off against Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris.

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Maya Rudolph’s ‘Kamala Harris’ holds a fly swat

Maya Rudolph’s ‘Kamala Harris’ holds a fly swat — Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris during the ‘VP Fly Debate’ Cold Open on October 10, 2020. Jim Carrey’s Joe Bide made a surprise appearance as the fly on Mike Pence’s head during the sketch.

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Kate McKinnon moderates the cold open

Kate McKinnon moderates the cold open — Kate McKinnon appears as journalist and VP debate moderator Susan Page during the ‘VP Fly Debate’ Cold Open on Saturday, October 10, 2020. The comedian mediated between Beck Bennett’s Mike Pence and Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris.

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Megan Thee Stallion and Chris Rock

Megan Thee Stallion and Chris Rock — Musical guest Megan Thee Stallion and host Chris Rock during Promos in Studio 8H on Thursday, October 1, 2020. The pair both wore protective face masks due to COVID-19.

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Jim Carrey as Joe Biden and Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris

Jim Carrey as Joe Biden and Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris — Jim Carrey as Joe Biden and Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris during Promos on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Maya’s Kamala also appeared in the season 46 cold open to mediate between Jim’s Biden and Alec’s Trump.

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Megan Thee Stallion performs ‘Savage’

Megan Thee Stallion performs ‘Savage’ — Musical guest Megan Thee Stallion performs her viral vit ‘Savage’ feat. Beyoncé on Saturday, October 3, 2020. During her performance, she delivered a powerful tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement

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