Colin Jost impersonated the defense secretary in a Pentagon press conference about the U.S. military strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats.

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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.

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 .

In a “Weekend Update” that featured jokes about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a sunburned vacationer played by cast member Ben Marshall and how Netflix will jack up its prices to $50 million in order to buy Warner Bros.

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.

Screengrab via SNL / Virginia ABC. The raccoon had a little bit too much to drink in Virginia. Photo Credit: Hanover Count

Timer became a six-timer with an episode that proved the actress can still play a wonderful weirdo like no one else.

In case you conked out early last night, a new episode of SNL aired. Melissa McCarthy was the host, while Dijon (whose new album is excellent, btw) was the musical guest. Related: 14 Famous People Who Were Teenagers When They Said "I Do" And How Long Their Marriages Lasted