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Bobby Moynihan brought back his beloved Drunk Uncle character on Saturday Night Live this week to celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers’ first World Series title in the franchise’s nearly 60-year history. The appearance came during the show’s Weekend Update segment and quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about moments.
Drunk Uncle Returns to Weekend Update
Moynihan spent nine seasons on SNL, from 2009 to 2017. His Drunk Uncle character is a classic East Coast everyman in the mold of Archie Bunker, known for blunt takes on pop culture and politics. The character most recently appeared during SNL‘s 50th anniversary special last year.
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This time, Drunk Uncle framed the Brewers’ historic championship as a natural result of Milwaukee’s deep connection to beer culture. The tribute fit the character perfectly, blending civic pride with his trademark rambling commentary.
Baseball Gripes and Pop Culture Jabs
Facing Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che, Drunk Uncle said he was happy for the Brewers. However, he expressed serious concern about the direction of baseball overall. Recent rule changes have shortened game times considerably, and Drunk Uncle was not pleased. “The game ends in 20 minutes and everybody goes home to watch their gay hockey shows,” Moynihan said, taking a swipe at Heated Rivalry.
As the segment continued, Drunk Uncle grew more emotional and scattered, as usual. He tossed out one-liners about Elizabeth Holmes, declaring “I believe her,” and made a pointed remark about Helen of Troy being white. The latter comment nodded to ongoing debates about the casting of historical figures in film and television.
Brewers Players Crash the Segment
Just as Drunk Uncle began to spiral, the segment took a surprise turn. Brewers slugger Christian Yelich, second baseman Brice Turang, and manager Pat Murphy walked onto the set. The appearance visibly caught Moynihan off guard.
Yelich reassured the emotional character directly. “Don’t worry Drunk Uncle,” he said. “It wasn’t a dream.” Murphy then introduced himself, joking that being a baseball manager is “kind of like being the Drunk Uncle of the team.”
Moynihan delivered the segment’s biggest laugh at the end. Looking up at the 6-foot-4 Yelich, Drunk Uncle announced with full confidence, “I know you — you’re Pete Davidson.” The line brought the bit to a fitting close, earning the Milwaukee Brewers World Series celebration a send-off worthy of the character’s long history on the show.
