I love how they nailed the stilted acting of the typical Lifetime drama.

That's the craziest skit I've seen on SNL. RIP John McCain. He was a good sport.

Lol John McCain was so good for someone who isn’t an actor!

I actually think John mccain missed his true calling in life, he was brilliant with his brief cameo in parks and rec as well

She's in full makeup and *earings* in the shower, this is so perfect!

Very cool of John McCain to do this!

OMG, I can't believe that's John McCain. He was so good in this.

The opening shot is not even from Vancouver, British Colombia but instead of Montreal, Quebec! Hahaha! I'm convinced it was on purpose. Love those subtle jokes 😅

This sketch is destined to be a comedy classic. R.I.P to senator John McCain. He will be missed.

i always shower in full makeup and soft lighting!

NYPD in Vancounver... Seems legit

Honestly, one of the funniest skits I’ve seen on SNL. RIP John McCain. You will be sincerely missed. And you had a killer sense of humor.

Of all the politicians to have hosted SNL, Senator McCain was my favorite. He was self-deprecating, could take a joke and was actually quite good as an actor. He didn’t even break at times when other seasoned actors might. Though I didn’t agree with his politics, I always saw him as a fair-minded, down-to-earth leader who would buck his party when it was the right thing to do. His love for this country and commitment to service was evident. He walked the talk. Before I knew who the 2008 Democratic Presidential nominee or GOP VP nominee were, I seriously considered voting for McCain. He would have been a good President, I think. Had a candidate lesser than Obama run; had he not selected Palin, I think he would have won. I often wonder where the US would be had McCain been POTUS instead of W. Imagine, no Dick Cheney, no Karl Rove, no Rumsfeld. He would have selected two Supreme Court justices, too. I strongly doubt he would have pursued an invasion of Iraq had he been given the true intelligence. There are a lot of things I think he would have called BS on the spot. RIP, Senator McCain. You were one of the good ones, a dying breed for sure. You will be sorely missed.

SNL needs to replay this episode. The whole thing was hilarious.

RIP John McCain. As an Australian we always recognised this man as a fine heroic noble person. He was a great actor too - very brave of him to do this.

May many backs get loofahed tonight. R.I.P. to a generally good politician, a true patriot and one hell of a comedian.

What! That is actually John McCain!

OMG I totally forgot about this skit he was hillarious.

This is in British Columbia, but the police officer was wearing a New York City Police uniform. You could also see the microphone. I love how the imperfections make the skit better.

tbh that intro was funny enough for an entire video! :D

I love how they never leave Vancouver, yet they keep clarifying where they are

With a deep a heartbreak, in my heart. Combination with laughter and tears watching a great SNL skit performance, from a great Maverick Senator. RIP Senator. You have always been, real, human, humble and reachable to all the people. You was rare, and irreplaceable. Greatly will be missed. RIP Senator. Rest In Power.

Amy is one of the best at saying ridiculous things with a completely straight face.

RIP Senator Mccain 💖💖💖

R.I.P. John McCain. He was not just a good man and patriot but also knew how to have fun and make people laugh. We have a lot to learn from John McCain and his example.

I don't know why I've never seen this one. All my favorite SNL comics and John McCain in one skit. This is awesome.

all the based on a true story movies in a nutshell.

Did anyone else realise that the shot of "Vancouver, British Columbia, 1999" is actually of Montreal?

R.i.p. senator McCain....God speed ❤

Oh my god, this aged perfectly.

With a show of hands, how many Americans remember this SNL skit ? I never saw this till now. Some people work all day and go straight to bed after a meal or just hit the bars on weekends. This was a riot in the comedy world... Comedy gold.

McCain look like an old chubby brad pitt :P

This sketch could go on for hours and still be great

A true American hero. Rest in Peace Hero, Navy Pilot,Congressman and Senator John McCain. God bless you fellow #Virgo.

“Our 4 year old thought we moved without him” xD. I’m not gonna lie this sketch wasn’t doing it for me but the end brought it home nicely

Love the NYPD shirt patch on the "Vancouver" Officer

Man!! Maya Rudolph was cute as hell

Watching this 10 years later and find myself missing John McCain, one of the few Republicans I ever respected. Didn't agree with him on lots of stuff, but he was able to compromise and reach across the aisle. Glad he's not around to see what our Congress has devolved into.

1. Personal space 2. Personal space 3. Stay out of my personal space 4. Keep away from my personal space 5. Get out of that personal space 6. Stay away from my personal space 7. Keep away from that personal space 8. Personal space 9. Personal space

The music in this! So accurate!!!

Wow!!!that was really John Mccain!!!!I am amazed at his sense of humour....that was really unusual from a politician....and so I really respect him as a person now!!!RIP

It took me a moment before I was like "Holy shit thats actually john mccain"

RIP, John McCain

John McCain was great in this, I kept looking at the video thinking “wait a second, is that who I think it is?” RIP. He was a good sport apparently, on top of everything he accomplished.

Senator McCain was SO DAMN FUNNY!! R.I P. ❤🌹🇱🇷

20 years ago, the last time I watched lifetime, it was about a widow who was taking the kids to their lost fathers grave. They also brought their little new puppy. The father was in the woods and shot the puppy with a sniper rifle and scope. I wonder how the father knew that puppy was out to get him.

Well, I just watched this 9-min- movie like it was any other 2-hour movie. So into it

I admire John McCain. For creeping me the hell out.

better than a lifetime movie

Sen. John McCain knocked this one out the park.. God rest his soul.

LMAO, my mum and I love these Lifetime movies!!! This was funny!

John McCain is a true American hero!!!!!

I really loved John McCain in this! Also McCain does Streisand is a classic sketch! RIP🙏🏻

Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph's are the best!

John McCain was a surprisingly good actor. He definitely gives funny creepy in this sketch.

"When I graduated in 1996, there were very few states where women were allowed to practice law."😃

Lmao that opening panorama is Montreal

That's Montreal in the opening photo, not Vancouver. I recognized it straightaway. The round building, for example, is McGill's Medical Library. ☺

Amy looks gorgeous here.

We will miss you John McCain 💖💖

I've never seen this skit, and I have seen them all 4x over. Also, over 9 minutes long. Most importantly, great skit.😂😂😂 PS: If I did not read the comments, I would have never realized that was John McCain on SNL playing a great role. I am impressed. Truly one of the most real politicians ever, regardless of your politics...

Omg🤣🤣🤣😬I'm actually a survivor of domestic abuse...my partner was charged and convicted of 2nd degree attempted murder.....but this CHEERED me up!! Omg....there is SOO much of this bullshit!!! Thank you SNL... I truly love you♡♡♡

Back then this was a parody on lifetime drama. Today this could be a parody for news channels

RIP McCain

Love that this footage has been saved. I was a preteen when this happened when I lived in North Central Indiana and I listened to it on the radio.

The music. 😎🤙🏼

The last of the noble Republicans. End of an era1

Gillian: Suppose I were invading his personal space? Officer: That would be different, he's a man. LMAO!!!!!!

oh lord, I feel like such a fool for watching Lifetime movies now, lol. this is so spot on!!!!

Omg. He was so funny on this skit. RIP

Wow! An all-star Lifetime cast. 😂

The only thing they got wrong is that lifetime movies pretend Vancouver is NY, or LA, or Philly, or any major American city despite everyone sounding Canadian

Lol..this is hilarious..personal space infringer. 😂 2:49

Ahh, what are you doing here? Um... I live here.

John McCain was so surprisingly good in this. Who'd have thought? Great man.

wtf ? I just noticed it's john mccain !!

My god, did this really happen?!

Every lifetime movie ever. And #JohnMcCain is hilarious. Watching his memorial service, it was very clear that he had a wicked sense of humor.

Damn John I didn't realize you were a good actor too!!

The plot of this skit aged so well into year 2024. Scary.

Only Republican that was worth a dam

3:10 the knowing wink-gotta watch for those telltale signs, ladies amirite

I was tripping out. John McCain. That was great acting.

You held your own with the incomparable Amy Poehler, Rest In Paradise Senator McCain! You ALWAYS have my vote!

IS THAT SEN. MCCAIN???

Its so like a lifetime movie i cant tell when im supposed to laugh.

John McCaine is cool ....

John McCain ❤️❤️ I haven't seen my husband all day and I wish he was here to loofah my back, tbh

My husband retired last year, and I completely relate to this sketch.

This was his best sketch! Hilarious! :)

I think I seen this on lifetime once.

Omg, I never knew he hosted! I have to watch the whole episode later 😂

John McCain was awesome!

RIP John McCain. An American hero and funny as Hell human being with a good sense of humor!

hes such a sweetheard :D

I forgot he hosted. He was brilliant!

RIP Mr. McCain, he was hilariously funny.

Funny the pan over Montreal at the beginning although they say it’s based in Vancouver.

"Thank you for your courage and your truth." "Okay, whatever." Outrage culture predicted.

McCain was quite funny in this.