SNL parodies Bondi hearing with ‘roast-style burns’ from Amy Poehler

Published October 12, 2025 9:50am ET



Saturday Night Live’s season premiere included a cold open skit centered on Attorney General Pam Bondi’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee that at times was combative.

Actress and comedian Amy Poehler hosted the comedy sketch show Saturday for the third time since she left the role as a cast member. Poehler impersonated Bondi in the opening skit.

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