After Harris’ appearance on NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show was announced, but before it had aired, a Republican member of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, called the appearance a "clear and blatant effort to evade the Equal Time rule."

Saturday Night Live alum Andy Samberg has returned to the show to portray Kamala Harris’ husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff. And while the role is new, he said the show's stress is still the same.