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An Ode to Kate McKinnon’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Impression on SNL

 So many good Gins-burns. By Rebecca Alter
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It’s September 21, So Here’s a Demi Adejuyigbe Interview

 “It kind of feels like a prison I’ve built myself.” By Bethy Squires
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Live From New York Once Again

 Lorne Michaels reveals everything about SNL’s 46th season, including the show’s new Biden. By Jesse David Fox
  1. traditions
    It’s September 21, So Here’s a Demi Adejuyigbe Interview“It kind of feels like a prison I’ve built myself.”
    By Bethy Squires
  2. emmys 2020
    Dave Chappelle Tells Critics to ‘Shut the F - - - Up’ in Emmys Acceptance Speech“I hope all you critics learn from this. This is a teachable moment.”
    By Megh Wright
  3. emmys 2020
    Samantha Bee Loses Emmy, Wins $28 Bottle of Champagne“What’s it worth? I’ll wait.”
    By Devon Ivie
  4. ellen is back
    Ellen Says ‘We Are Starting a New Chapter’ in Season 18 Opening Monologue“I learned that things happened here that never should have happened.”
    By Justin Curto
  5. that's spicey
    Live From New York, It’s Another Emmy for Maya RudolphAnd she’s not retiring her Kamala impression.
    By Devon Ivie
  7. now streaming
    The 30 Best Comedies on Amazon PrimeHot Rod, Spaceballs, The Spy Who Dumped Me, and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  8. rip rbg
    An Ode to Kate McKinnon’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Impression on SNLSo many good Gins-burns.
    By Rebecca Alter
  9. this week in late night
    Sarah Paulson’s Shoddy Accentwork Won Late Night This WeekAnd you’ll never guess who ended up back in quarantine.
    By Chris Murphy
  10. follow friday
    Tamara Yajia Refuses to Confirm or Deny Her QAnon AffiliationWe caught up with the comedian and former Ace of Base cover-band star on Instagram Live.
    By Taylor Garron
  11. it's about time
    If You Can Believe It, Maya Rudolph Did Not Have an Emmy Before TonightBut now she does, thankfully, for her voice work on Netflix’s Big Mouth.
    By Chris Murphy
  12. tv review
    PEN15 Goes Deeper in Season 2Maya Erskine’s and Anna Konkle’s adolescent alter egos are still hilarious, but this time around they’re also going to break your heart.
    By Jen Chaney
  13. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Our Josh Is an Awesome JoshRounding up our favorite comedy podcast episodes of the week.
  14. exclusive
    Dave Chappelle on Prince’s Legacy: ‘He Literally Was a Sign of the Times’Read an excerpt from Chappelle’s liner notes for the Sign o’ the Times reissue.
    By Justin Curto
  15. new shows
    Here’s the Writing Staff of The Amber Ruffin ShowDewayne Perkins, Shantira Jackson, and Demi Adejuyigbe are great writers to have by your side.
    By Megh Wright
  16. late night tv
    Showtime Renews Desus & Mero for Season 3The late-night show’s second season will wrap in October.
    By Rebecca Alter
  17. snl
    SNL Adds 3 New Cast Members Ahead of Season 46 PremiereAnna Drezen has also been promoted to co–head writer.
    By Megh Wright
  18. snl
    Jim Carrey to Play Joe Biden on SNL Season 46Lorne Michaels revealed the news in an interview with Vulture.
    By Megh Wright
  19. back to work
    Live From New York Once AgainLorne Michaels reveals everything about SNL’s 46th season, including the show’s new Biden.
    By Jesse David Fox
  20. last night on late night
    Melissa Villaseñor’s Lin-Manuel Miranda Impression Is ‘Drowning’“The way he sings, it’s like he’s in the sea.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  21. last night on late night
    Rainn Wilson Reminds These Actors That The Office Hated Their Auditions[Stares into the camera.] It’s true.
    By Devon Ivie
  22. comedy
    Chris Rock Says Jimmy Fallon ‘Didn’t Mean Anything’ By Using Blackface“I don’t think Jimmy Fallon intended to hurt me. And he didn’t.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  23. snl
    The Entire SNL Cast Will Return for Season 46The NBC series returns to TV from 30 Rock on October 3.
    By Megh Wright
  24. two friends
    Sam Jay Assures Us the Stuff in Her Netflix Special Is All RealShe tells Alex Edelman the whole truth and nothing but on Two Friends.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  25. teasers
    HBO’s New Docuseries How To With John Wilson Is Nathan Fielder ApprovedHe produced it!
    By Megh Wright
  26. good one podcast
    What Ali Siddiq Learned After His Prison-Riot Joke Blew UpThe comedian joins this week’s Good One to discuss his popular This Is Not Happening bit from 2015.
    By Jesse David Fox
  27. trailer mix
    Michelle Buteau Is the Perfect Mix of Beyoncé and DMXAccording to the trailer of her Netflix comedy special.
    By Megh Wright
  28. trailer mix
    Showtime Mission to Moonbase 8 Lands in NovemberYou can watch the trailer with Tim Heidecker, Fred Armisen, and John C. Reilly now.
    By Megh Wright
  29. animation
    Good Times Animated Series Produced by Norman Lear Is Headed to NetflixSeth MacFarlane and Stephen Curry are also involved.
    By Megh Wright
  30. trailer mix
    The Amber Ruffin Show and Wilmore Trailers: Peacock Dips Into Late Night“It’s a laugh riot!”
    By Megh Wright
  31. renewals
    John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight Renewed Through 2023The network has ordered three more seasons of the late-night show.
    By Megh Wright
  32. trailer mix
    Jim Carrey, David Letterman, More Appear in Showtime’s The Comedy Store TrailerThe four-part docuseries debuts on October 4.
    By Megh Wright
  33. election 2020
    The Parks and Rec Cast Reunites (Again!) to Help Out Wisconsin DemocratsYou knew Leslie Knope wouldn’t leave Joe Biden hanging.
    By Halle Kiefer
  34. genius inventions
    Steve Martin Really Wants You to Know He’s Steve Martin Even When Wearing a MaskIf we were Steve Martin, we’d want people to know as well.
    By Chris Murphy
  35. now streaming
    The 50 Best Comedies on Netflix Right NowSpaceballs, Eurovision, Pineapple Express, and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  36. this week in late night
    Amber Ruffin on What Trump Has Done for the Military Won Late Night This WeekAnd James Corden hosted late night’s first in-studio guest since before the pandemic.
    By Chris Murphy
  37. follow friday
    The Lucas Brothers Aren’t Gonna Stop Talking About Black History Anytime SoonWe caught up with the very funny and very busy Keith and Kenny Lucas on Instagram Live.
    By Taylor Garron
  38. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: The Comfort of Las CulturistasRounding up our favorite comedy-podcast episodes of the week.
    By Leigh Cesiro, Marc Hershon, and Becca James
  39. snl
    SNL Returns Live From Studio 8H on October 3Season 46 is just a few weeks away.
    By Megh Wright
  40. we're talkin' pull tab
    Richard Lewis Revisits His ‘Trippy’ BoKu Fruit-Juice Commercials“Quite frankly, I thought I was having a nervous breakdown watching them all at once.”
    By Chris Wendelken
  41. trailer mix
    Adam Sandler’s Hubie Halloween Trailer Actually Looks ScaryMaya Rudolph, Kevin James, Julie Bowen, and many more also appear.
    By Megh Wright
  42. new shows
    How Cartoonist Keith Knight’s Life and Work Evolved Into Hulu’s Woke“Tell your authentic story. Because if you don’t, someone else will, and they’re going to screw it up.”
    By Alex Dueben
  43. two friends
    Tim Minchin and Ben Folds Want More Music to Be FunnyTheir episode of Two Friends is a gift to music nerds everywhere.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  44. woof
    Matt Rogers to Host HBO Max’s Haute Dog Competition Series🐶👄💃
    By Megh Wright
  45. spinoffs
    Another Black-ish Spinoff, Old-ish, Ish in the WorksLaurence Fishburne and Jenifer Lewis are set to reprise their roles.
    By Zoe Haylock
  46. best of 2020
    The Best TV of the Year (So Far)I May Destroy You, The Baby-Sitters Club, and P-Valley are some of the brightest bright spots among 2020’s televisual offerings.
    By Angelica Jade Bastién, Jen Chaney, and Kathryn VanArendonk
  47. snl
    SNL Promotes Ego Nwodim to Repertory Player Ahead of Season 46 PremiereSNL hiring-news season has officially begun!
    By Megh Wright
  48. good one podcast
    How Felipe Esparza Processed His Childhood Trauma Through Stand-upThe comedian joins this week’s Good One to discuss releasing two specials — one in English, and one in Spanish.
    By Jesse David Fox
  49. cancellations
    The Venture Bros. Canceled After Seven Seasons at Adult SwimThe show aired its final episode on October 7, 2018.
    By Halle Kiefer
  50. the highest honor
    Danbury, Connecticut Throws Wrench Into John Oliver Sewage Plant NamingNot literally. They still need a working sewage plant.
    By Halle Kiefer
  51. tributes
    Saturday Night Live to Air Chadwick Boseman Episode in TributeFeaturing Black Panther’s T’Challa as a contestant on Black Jeopardy.
    By Halle Kiefer
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