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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live

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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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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Rob Morrow/Nirvana

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    S17:E10

    Sketches include ""Oliver Stone,"" ""It's Pat,"" ""Delta Delta Delta Girls,"" ""Chris Rock's Guide to Surviving the Apollo,"" and ""Awkward Conversation.""

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    Director:Dave Wilson
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  2. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Josh Hartnett/Pink

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    S27:E10

    Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Buddy The Dog's Funeral,"" ""Wake Up, Wakefield!,"" ""Hello Stepson, Now Let's Go To Bed: I Went To Bed With My Stepson: The Lara Bengal Covington Story"", ""TV Funhouse: The X-Presidents Meet The Ambiguously Gay Duo"", ""The Shout Out Show,"" ""HBO First Look: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,"" ""Airplane Entertainment,"" and ""Playboy Channel: Arabic Awareness Month."" Pink performs: Get This Party Started and Don't Let Me Get Me The Playboy Channel: Arabic Awareness Month sketch was in the dress rehearsal of the Ellen DeGeneres/No Doubt episode.

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  3. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Larry David with The 1975

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    S41:E12

    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.

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  4. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray

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    S5:E16

    Sketches include ""Burt's Not Angry,"" ""Vomitorium,"" ""The Burt Book,"" ""Be a Pepper,"" and ""Baba Wawa at Large."" Anne Murray performs ""Lucky Me.""

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  5. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Madonna/Simple Minds

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    S11:E1

    Sketches include: ""SNL Drug Tests,"" ""A Message From The Almighty,"" ""National Inquirer Theatre,"" ""Pinklisting,"" ""Cabrini Green,"" and ""Nancy Reagan Meets Charles and Di."" Simple Minds performed ""Alive and Kicking.""

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  6. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Ryan Gosling with Leon Bridges

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    S41:E7

    Ryan Gosling makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Leon Bridges. Sketches include Ryan Gosling Canada Monologue, Santa Baby, Birthday Party, Weekend Update: Anthony Crispino and Angelo Skaggs, Hometown Bar and The Wiz.

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  8. 8.9/10(643 votes)

    #7 - Betty White/Jay-Z

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    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."

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    Director:Don Roy King
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  9. 8.8/10(241 votes)

    #8 - Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers

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    S3:E18

    *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".

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  10. 8.8/10(856 votes)

    #9 - Eddie Murphy and Lizzo

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    S45:E10

    "Dolemite Is My Name" actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Eddie Murphy performs with musical guest Lizzo.

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  11. 8.7/10(552 votes)

    #10 - Jimmy Fallon with Justin Timberlake

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    S39:E10

    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

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  12. 8.6/10(323 votes)

    #11 - Justin Timberlake

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    S32:E9

    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."

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  13. 8.6/10(656 votes)

    #12 - April 13 - Ryan Gosling

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    S49:E17

    Ryan Gosling hosts Saturday Night Live on April 13, 2024, with musical guest Chris Stapleton.

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  14. 8.4/10(294 votes)

    #13 - Jim Carrey/Soundgarden

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    S21:E20

    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"".

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  15. 8.4/10(328 votes)

    #14 - Justin Timberlake with Lady Gaga

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    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".

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  16. 8.4/10(802 votes)

    #15 - February 4 - Pedro Pascal

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    S48:E12

    Pedro Pascal hosts Saturday Night Live on February 4, 2023, with musical guest Coldplay.

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  17. 8.3/10(333 votes)

    #16 - Jimmy Fallon with Michael Bublé

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    S37:E10

    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.

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  18. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Miley Cyrus

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    S41:E1

    Miley Cyrus serves as host and musical guest for the season 41 premiere. Sketches include Trump Cold Open, My Way Monologue, Bar Talk, The Squad and 50's Dance.

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  19. 8.3/10(603 votes)

    #18 - Dave Chappelle with A Tribe Called Quest

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  20. 8.3/10(465 votes)

    #19 - Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes

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    S44:E19

    "Murder Mystery" actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Adam Sandler hosts with musical guest Shawn Mendes.

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  21. 8.2/10(255 votes)

    #20 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara

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  22. 8.1/10(160 votes)

    #21 - Christopher Walken/Christina Aguilera

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    S25:E16

    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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  23. 8.1/10(242 votes)

    #22 - Maya Rudolph with Sleigh Bells

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    S37:E15

    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?

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  24. 8.1/10(384 votes)

    #23 - Bill Hader and Arcade Fire

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    S43:E16

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  25. 8.1/10(406 votes)

    #24 - John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett

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    S44:E14

    Comedian John Mulaney hosts with musical guest Thomas Rhett.

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  26. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Bruce Cockburn

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    S5:E18

    Sketches include ""Mysteries of the Universe,"" ""The Dating Zone,"" ""Writing Home,"" and ""Mr. Bill."" The Amazing Rhythm Aces (featuring Bill Murray) perform ""Third-Rate Romance.""

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    Director:Dave Wilson
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Best Episodes Summary

"Rob Morrow/Nirvana" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Dave Wilson and written by N/A, it aired on 1/11/1992. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Josh Hartnett/Pink".