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#1 - Betty White/Jay-Z
Season 35 Episode 21
Aired 5/8/2010
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
Writer: N/A
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#2 - Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers
Season 3 Episode 18
Aired 4/22/1978
*Nominated for an Emmy Award* Live From New York, It's...Paul Shaffer Sketches include--"Don Kirshner's Rock Concert", "Hey You!", "Wild & Crazy Guys", "Theodoric of York", "Dancing In The Dark", "Extramarital Foreplay", "Swan Lake", "Troff 'n' Brew", "Nerds Science Fair", "Next Week In Review".
Director: Dave Wilson
Writer: N/A
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#3 - Eddie Murphy and Lizzo
Season 45 Episode 10
Aired 12/21/2019
"Dolemite Is My Name" actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Eddie Murphy performs with musical guest Lizzo.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#4 - Jimmy Fallon with Justin Timberlake
Season 39 Episode 10
Aired 12/21/2013
Cold Open: Wrappinville Sketches: Celebrity Family Feud, The Barry Gibb Talk Show, Waking Up With Kimye, A Christmas Carol, It's Cold Outside Commercials: Now That's What I Call Christmas
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#5 - Justin Timberlake
Season 32 Episode 9
Aired 12/16/2006
Live from New York, it's... Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Kristin Wiig!Sketches include "Santa's My Boyfriend," "Homelessville," "Target Greatland," "D*** in a Box" (film), "The Barry Gibb Talk Show," "Dry Eyes," "Hip Hop Kids," "Elf Auditions," and "A Holiday Message from Nancy Grace."Justin Timberlake performed "My Love" and "What Goes Around Comes Around."
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#6 - April 13 - Ryan Gosling
Season 49 Episode 17
Aired 4/13/2024
Ryan Gosling hosts Saturday Night Live on April 13, 2024, with musical guest Chris Stapleton.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#7 - Jim Carrey/Soundgarden
Season 21 Episode 20
Aired 5/18/1996
Sketches include: ""Nightline,"" ""Spartan Cheerleaders,"" ""Roxbury Guys,"" ""Overprotective Lifeguard,"" ""I'll See You In Hell,"" ""Spade in America,"" ""The Joe Pesci Show,"" and ""Jimmy Tango's Fat Busters"".
Director: N/A
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#8 - Justin Timberlake with Lady Gaga
Season 36 Episode 22
Aired 5/21/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#9 - Justin Timberlake
Season 38 Episode 16
Aired 3/9/2013
Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#10 - February 4 - Pedro Pascal
Season 48 Episode 12
Aired 2/4/2023
Pedro Pascal hosts Saturday Night Live on February 4, 2023, with musical guest Coldplay.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#11 - Richard Pryor with Gil Scott-Heron
Season 1 Episode 7
Aired 12/13/1975
Live From New York, it's...Richard Pryor! Sketches Include: Samurai Hotel, Looks At Books, Line-Up #1, Word Association, Pong, They're Taking Over, Line-Up #2, L-Pill, Jim Henson's Muppets, Line-Up #3, Exorcist II, Assassination
Director: Dave Wilson
Writer: N/A
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#12 - Jimmy Fallon with Michael Bublé
Season 37 Episode 10
Aired 12/17/2011
Michael Bublé performs “A Holly, Jolly Christmas” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Skits include: Sully and Denise, Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda, Michael Bublé Christmas Duets, Mirror Sketch, 1920s Party, Half Jewish, Half Italian, Completely Neurotic, Seasons Greetings From Saturday Night Live, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Regional Production of “War Horse, Tebow and Jesus.
Director: N/A
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#13 - Dave Chappelle with A Tribe Called Quest
Season 42 Episode 6
Aired 11/12/2016
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#14 - Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes
Season 44 Episode 19
Aired 5/4/2019
"Murder Mystery" actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Adam Sandler hosts with musical guest Shawn Mendes.
Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
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#15 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara
Season 34 Episode 21
Aired 5/9/2009
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Director: N/A
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#16 - Maya Rudolph with Sleigh Bells
Season 37 Episode 15
Aired 2/18/2012
Sleigh Bells perform “Comeback Kid" and “End of the Line" Skits include: New York Sports Now, Bronx Beat, Maya Angelou’s I Know Why The Caged Bird Laughs, Beyonce and Jay Z, What’s Up With That?, Super Showcase, A Message from First Lady Michelle Obama, How’s He Doing?
Director: N/A
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#17 - Larry David with The 1975
Season 41 Episode 12
Aired 2/6/2016
Larry David makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest The 1975. Sketches include Larry David Monologue, Bern Your Enthusiasm, Steam Ship, Weekend Update: Derek Zoolander & Hansel and Last Call with Larry David.
Director: N/A
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#19 - John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett
Season 44 Episode 14
Aired 3/2/2019
Comedian John Mulaney hosts with musical guest Thomas Rhett.
Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
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#20 - Christopher Walken/Christina Aguilera
Season 25 Episode 16
Aired 4/8/2000
Live from New York, it's...Dana Carvey (as George Bush, Sr.) Sketches include ""George Bush and Son,"" ""Behind the Music: Blue Oyster Cult,"" ""Elian Gonzalez Musical,"" ""The Continental,"" ""Thanks, Viagra,"" ""Jenny Jones,"" ""The Census Taker,"" and ""Miss Greenwood Hills Beauty Pageant."" Christina Aguilera performs: ""I Turn To You"", ""At Last"", and ""What A Girl Wants"".
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#21 - Bill Hader with Hozier
Season 40 Episode 3
Aired 10/11/2014
Bill Hader makes his hosting debut alongside musical guest Hozier. Sketches include Herb Welch: Virginity Pledge Rally, The Group Hopper, Hollywood Game Night, Weekend Update: Stefon Returns, Puppet Class and Cat.
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#22 - Tom Hanks with Lady Gaga
Season 42 Episode 4
Aired 10/22/2016
Sketches include: The Presidential Debate, Black Jeopardy, Halloween Show, Broken, Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins), Weekend Update, Cockpit, A Girl's Halloween, America's Funniest Pets.
Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
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#25 - Steve Martin/Van Morrison
Season 4 Episode 4
Aired 11/4/1978
Live from New York, it's...President Dan Aykroyd! Sketches include "A Message From the President of the United States", "Where's the Cracker, Steve?", "Elvis Presley's Coat", "What If?", "Theodoric of York, Medieval Judge", "Festrunk Brothers at a Fox Bar," "The Nerds at the Hospital", "Looks At Books", and "Annoying Waiter".
Director: Dave Wilson
Writer: N/A
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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live
Every episode of Saturday Night Live ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live!
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed...
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Best Episodes Summary
"Betty White/Jay-Z" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live". It scored 8.9/10 based on 632 votes. Directed by Don Roy King and written by N/A, it aired on 5/8/2010. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers".