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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 33 Episode 6 - Ellen Page/Wilco
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Ellen Page/Wilco

    S33:E6

    Juno star Ellen Page hosts; Wilco performs songs from their new album, Sky Blue Sky.

    Director:Don Roy King
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  2. undefined Season 36 Episode 13 - Jesse Eisenberg/Nicki Minaj
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Jesse Eisenberg/Nicki Minaj

    S36:E13

    Sketches include Bachmann Address Cold Open, Eisenberg Monologue featuring Mark Zuckerberg, Estromaxx, Mister Wizard, Herb Welch, An SNL Digital Short: The Creep featuring Nicki Minaj, Weekend Update, Bride of Blackenstein, MTV Skins, and more.

    Director:Don Roy King
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  3. undefined Season 32 Episode 4 - Hugh Laurie/Beck
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Hugh Laurie/Beck

    S32:E4

    Special Report with Brit Hume, Monologue, Colonial Williamsburg, Swim Instructor , A-Holes Workout, Weekend Update (including Flavor Flav), Crying, Oreo Cookies #1, House of Carters Promo, Harpoon Man: An SNL Digital Short, Oreo Cookies #2, Bearshark. Oreo Cookies #3

    Director:Don Roy King
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  4. undefined Season 32 Episode 5 - Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera

    S32:E5

    Sketches include "Rep. Nancy Pelosi," "EZdate.com," "Federline Divorce Proceedings," "Saddam's Lawyers," "Valtrex," "Awkward Carpool," "Kobayashi!" (cartoon), "The Platinum Lounge," "The Tony Bennett Show," "Rick Corman in Brazil," and "A Moment with the Out-of-Breath Jogger from 1992."Christina Aguilera performed "Ain't No Other Man," "Hurt," and "Steppin' Out With My Baby" (with Tony Bennett).

    Director:Don Roy King
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  5. undefined Season 32 Episode 11 - Jeremy Piven/AFI
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Jeremy Piven/AFI

    S32:E11

    Sketches include "Hardball," "Urigro," "The NFL on CBS," "Frontline: 2007 Year in Review" (cartoon), "The First Person in History to Dance," "MacGruber" (three parts), "Two A-Holes at an Adoption Agency," "Common & Blizzard Man," "The Unicorn Forest," "Nurse Nancy" (film), and "Lansford Brothers & Associates."AFI performed "Love Like Winter" and "Miss Murder."

    Director:Don Roy King
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  6. undefined Season 32 Episode 14 - Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire

    S32:E14

    Sketches include "The Situation Room," "Danny's Song," "Corporate Headquarters" (film), "Art Dealers and Architectural Digest," "Peeping Tom," "The New Officemate," "White Possum Scream," and "River Bliss Recording Session."Arcade Fire performed "Intervention" and "Keep the Car Running."

    Director:Don Roy King
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  7. undefined Season 33 Episode 10 - Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley

    S33:E10

    Director:Don Roy King
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  8. undefined Season 34 Episode 8 - Paul Rudd/Beyonce
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Paul Rudd/Beyonce

    S34:E8

    Live from New York, it's... Jason Sudeikis! Sketches include "Vice President-elect Joe Biden," "Sproingo," "Kissing Family," "Scared Straight," "Everyone's a Critic" (Digital Short), "Tom and Tonya Peoples," "Garden Party Road Trip," "Beyonce Video Shoot," "Suicide Negotiation," "Proposition 8," and "Clearing the Air" (film). Beyonce performed "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies."

    Director:Don Roy King
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  9. undefined Season 34 Episode 16 - Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers

    S34:E16

    Actor Alec Baldwin hosts; Jonas Brothers perform "Tonight" and "Video Girl." Sketches include "Republican Congressional Leadership Meeting," "The Fourth Jonas Brother," "The Cougar Den," "Digital Short: The Jonas Brothers' Secret," "Sir Mix-a-Lot's Photo Shop," "Weekend Update" with guests Oscar Rogers, Angelina Jolie, Angie Tempura, and Joaquin Phoenix, "Vincent Price's Valentine's Day Special," "Planning a Meeting," "Wii," "Chewable Pampers Commercial," "Virgania Horsen's Hot Air Balloon Rides," and "First Coughs."

    Director:Don Roy King
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  10. undefined Season 34 Episode 20 - Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    S34:E20

    Director:Don Roy King
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  11. undefined Season 34 Episode 21 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara

    S34:E21

    Director:Don Roy King
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  12. undefined Season 35 Episode 7 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Dave Matthews Band
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Dave Matthews Band

    S35:E7

    Live from New York, it's... Nasim Pedrad and Will Forte! Sketches include "Obama and Hu Jintao," "Movie Trailer Re-Cut: Palin 2012," "Secret Word," "A Girl Like Reba" (Digital Short), "The Mellow Show," "What's Up With That?," "Thanksgiving Dinner," "Woman To Woman," and "Say Anything." The Dave Matthews Band performed "You and Me" and "Shake Me Like a Monkey."

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  13. undefined Season 35 Episode 21 - Betty White/Jay-Z
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Betty White/Jay-Z

    S35:E21

    Sketches include "Lawrence Welk Cold Open," "Betty White Monologue," "NPR," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "Gingey," "Weekend Update," featuring Molly Shannon as Sally O'Malley and Betty White as Dottie Donigan, "Scared Straight" and "Census 2010."

    Director:Don Roy King
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  14. undefined Season 36 Episode 14 - Dana Carvey/Linkin Park
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Dana Carvey/Linkin Park

    S36:E14

    Sketches include Wayne's World Cold Open featuring Mike Myers, Dana Carvey Monologue, Sleepmate Pro, Church Chat featuring Justin Bieber, Teen Crisis Hotline, The Roommate featuring Justin Bieber, Weekend Update, Pageant Preview, and more.

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  15. undefined Season 36 Episode 17 - Zach Galifianakis/Jessie J.
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Zach Galifianakis/Jessie J.

    S36:E17

    Sketches include March Madness Cold Open, partial Zach Monologue, The Talk, Comedy Tour, Scared Straight, Digital Short: Zach Looks for a New Assistant, Weekend Update, Canadian Entertainment Show, Corn Syrup Commercial, and Titanic.

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  16. undefined Season 36 Episode 22 - Justin Timberlake/Lady Gaga
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Justin Timberlake/Lady Gaga

    S36:E22

    Sketches include Rikers Island, Liquorville, WXPD News, Three-Way (Digital Short), What's That Name?, Merry-Go-Love Tunnel, Secret Word and The Barry Gibbs Talk Show. Lady Gaga performs "The Edge of Glory", "Judas" and "Born This Way".

    Director:Don Roy King
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  17. undefined Season 36 Episode 12 - Gwyneth Paltrow/Cee Lo Green
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Gwyneth Paltrow/Cee Lo Green

    S36:E12

    Sketches include Fox News Cold Open, Country Monologue, The Cape Promo, Secret Word, An SNL Digital Short: Andy & Pee Wee's Night Out, Bar Mitzvah Songs, Record Meeting, Weekend Update, Fresh Prince Lost Episodes, ESPN Deportes, and more.

    Director:Don Roy King
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  18. undefined Season 36 Episode 15 - Russell Brand/Chris Brown
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Russell Brand/Chris Brown

    S36:E15

    Sketches include O'Reilly/Obama Cold Open, Russell Monologue, Spider-Man Lawsuit, Vacation Giveaway, British Movie Trailer, Royal Taster, Chris Brown "Yeah 3X", Weekend Update, and more.

    Director:Don Roy King
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  19. undefined Season 34 Episode 6 - Jon Hamm/Coldplay
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Jon Hamm/Coldplay

    S34:E6

    Jon Hamm/Coldplay is the sixth episode of the thirty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live. It originally aired on October 25, 2008.

    Director:Don Roy King
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 35 Episode 2 - Ryan Reynolds / Lady Gaga
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Ryan Reynolds / Lady Gaga

    S35:E2

    Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "Obama's Checklist," "Mostly Garbage Dog Food," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Throw It On The Ground" (Digital Short), "Mike's Fountainry," "Deep House Dish," "So You Commited a Crime... And You Think You Can Dance?," "International Masterworks," and "Bubble Dresses Backstage." Lady Gaga performed "Paparazzi" and a medley of "LoveGame," "Bad Romance," and "Poker Face."

    Director:Don Roy King
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  21. undefined Season 36 Episode 1 - Amy Poehler/Katy Perry
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Amy Poehler/Katy Perry

    S36:E1

    America's long-running sketch comedy show returns for Season 36 with "SNL" alum Amy Poehler helming the cast and fielding kisses from Justin Timberlake. Sketches include Bronx Beat, Hair Restoration, Maternity Matters, Wedding Venue, and more.

    Director:Don Roy King
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  22. undefined Season 36 Episode 20 - Tina Fey/Ellie Goulding
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Tina Fey/Ellie Goulding

    S36:E20

    Sketches include Osama Cold Open, Mother's Message Monologue, GOP Debate, Mermaid, An SNL Digital Short: Jack Sparrow, Weekend Update, Birthing Class, Bedelia - Sleepover, Pregnant in Heels, Discount Prom Wear, and Hallmark Mother's Day.

    Director:Don Roy King
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  23. undefined Season 32 Episode 12 - Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen

    S32:E12

    Sketches include "American Idol," "The Dakota Fanning Show," "Dioxin Poisoning," "Body Fusion" (film), "Target Greatland," "Nervous Job Interviewee," "Versace Super Bowl Party," "Country Club Valet," "Firestarter Smoked Sausages," "The Formosa," and "Nelson's Baby Toupees."Lily Allen performed "Smile" and "LDN."

    Director:Don Roy King
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  24. undefined Season 33 Episode 5 - Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood
    7.5/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood

    S33:E5

    Live from New York, it's... Kristen Wiig! Sketches include "CNN-Univision Democratic Debate," "Annuale," "Rock of Love 2," "A Message for Old People" (Digital Short), "What's That Bitch Talking About?," "Celebrity Apprentice," "Ed Mahoney's Speech," "Virgania Harsen's Hot Air Balloons," "I Drink Your Milkshake," and "Lady Business." Carrie Underwood performed "All-American Girl" and "Flat on the Floor."

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  25. undefined Season 33 Episode 7 - Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend

    S33:E7

    Live from New York, it's... Amy Adams! Sketches include "Clinton Attack Ad," "Mirror Image," "Green Card Couple Therapy," "A New Superhero" (Digital Short), "Fierce: The Hot Mess Makeover Show," "Penelope in Driving " "Dr. Uncle Jimmy's," "Roger Clemens Presents," "The Best of the Tookie Stiles Show," and "Dancing Galpals." Vampire Weekend performed "A-Punk" and "M79."

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Don Roy King Ratings Summary

"Ellen Page/Wilco" is the best rated episode directed by Don Roy King. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 3/1/2008 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Jesse Eisenberg/Nicki Minaj".