The real-life raccoon that got wasted in a Virginia liquor store got more time in the spotlight via Sherman’s portrayal.

Sarah Sherman dressed up as the viral drunk raccoon who broke into a Virginia liquor store in a “Saturday Night Live” skit. “Here to explain their actions is that drunk raccoon,” comedian Colin Jost said during the “Weekend Update” segment.

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"Saturday Night Live" took notice of the now-viral raccoon who went into the ABC Store in Ashland, featuring the critter during the "Weekend Update" segment.

Melissa McCarthy hosted "Saturday Night Live" for the sixth time this weekend. She won an Emmy Award for the last time she guest hosted in 2017.

LIVE FROM NEW YORK -- After a two-week hiatus, “Saturday Night Live” is back with a new episode tonight with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon. This marks McCarthy’s sixth time hosting, her first since 2017, and musician Dijon’s “SNL” debut.

Colin Jost dusted off his acting chops on this week’s Saturday Night Live, dropping in outside of “Weekend Update” to revive his blistering impression of embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — and the show did not go easy on him.

After a two-week hiatus and a Thanksgiving celebration, Saturday Night Live finally returned in the first week of December with a bang. The cold open .

The Wake Up Dead Man star Josh O'Connor, who's hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend, tries to spread a little cheer in the first promo spot for his hosting gig

Ariana Grande and Cher will close out 2025 on December 20, and you also won't want to miss the annual special, A Saturday Night Live Christmas, airing Thursday, December 18 and again on Monday, December 22 at 9/8c. Melissa McCarthy during the monologue on Saturday Night Live on May 13, 2017.

As for the rest of the season, SNL has two more episodes left in 2025. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery star Josh O’Connor will host on December 13 with Lily Allen as musical guest. The year wraps on December 20 when Ariana Grande hosts and Cher returns to the show for the first time since 1987.

From a drunk raccoon to "Cousin Planet" and more, there was a whole lot to like about SNL's return this weekend. Here's a look at what worked.