8.9/10612 votesLoading...#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
8.8/10227 votesLoading...#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
8.8/10840 votesLoading...#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
8.7/10542 votesLoading...#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
8.6/10319 votesLoading...#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
8.6/10607 votesLoading...#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
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8.4/10291 votesLoading...#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
Writer: N/A
8.4/10323 votesLoading...#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
8.4/10376 votesLoading...#9 - Justin Timberlake
Season 38 Episode 16 - Aired 3/9/2013
Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.
Director: N/A
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8.4/10779 votesLoading...#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
8.3/10376 votesLoading...#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
8.3/10328 votesLoading...#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
Writer: N/A
8.3/10590 votesLoading...#13 - Dave Chappelle with A Tribe Called Quest
Season 42 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2016
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Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
8.3/10456 votesLoading...#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
8.2/10252 votesLoading...#15 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara
Season 34 Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2009
No description available
Director: N/A
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8.1/10239 votesLoading...#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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8.1/10376 votesLoading...#17 - Charles Barkley and Migos
Season 43 Episode 16 - Aired 3/3/2018
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
8.1/10399 votesLoading...#18 - 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
8.0/10156 votesLoading...#19 - 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"".
Director: N/A
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8.0/10387 votesLoading...#20 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10332 votesLoading...#21 - 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
Writer: N/A
8.0/10486 votesLoading...#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
8.0/10481 votesLoading...#23 - Kristen Stewart with Alessia Cara
Season 42 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2017
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
8.0/10458 votesLoading...#24 - Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B
Season 43 Episode 19 - Aired 4/7/2018
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
7.9/10136 votesLoading...#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
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 612 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".