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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 10

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 10!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 1 - (no host)/Thompson Twins
    6.3/10(105 votes)

    #1 - (no host)/Thompson Twins

    S10:E1

    Sketches include ""Lifestyles of Relatives of the Rich and Famous,"" ""Wheel of Fortune Interview,"" ""Grandpa Howard,"" ""Syncronized Swimming,"" ""First Draft Theater,"" ""Rich Hall's Election Report,"" and ""Olympics 1984."" Thompson Twins perform their hit ""Hold Me Now.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Andy Breckman, John David Coles, Bruce Van Dusen
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Barry W. Blaustein, David Sheffield, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 2 - Bob Uecker/Peter Wolf
    6.0/10(98 votes)

    #2 - Bob Uecker/Peter Wolf

    S10:E2

    Live from New York, "it's a baby boy, Mr. Williams!" it's... Martin Short! Sketches include "Password," "Snap, Crackle & Pop," "An American Portrait," "Little League Trade," "Tom Brokaw," "Mamie Eisenhower Center For The Dull," "7 x 4," "Negro Leaguers" (film), "Lost and Found Department," "Tippi Turtle" (cartoon), "SNL Mailbag," "Baseball Juice," and "Color Commentary." Peter Wolf performed "Lights Out" and "I Need You Tonight.

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Christopher Guest, Jack Zander
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, David Misch, Rob Riley

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 3 - Jesse Jackson/Andrae Crouch, Wintley Phipps
    5.9/10(108 votes)

    #3 - Jesse Jackson/Andrae Crouch, Wintley Phipps

    S10:E3

    Rev. Jackson has his monologue sabotaged, meets Ed Grimley, sings two pop songs and hosts the parody game The Question is Moot!

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Jack Zander, Craig McKay
    Writers:Alan Zweibel, Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, David Misch, Thad Mumford

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 4 - Michael McKean/Chaka Khan, The Folksmen
    6.8/10(105 votes)

    #4 - Michael McKean/Chaka Khan, The Folksmen

    S10:E4

    Sketches include ""Gerry and the Mon-dells,"" ""Fernando's Hideaway,"" ""The Folksmen Reunion,"" ""First Draft Theater,"" ""Buddy Young Jr. Is Back,"" and ""Mondale's Strategy.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, John Fox, Christopher Guest, Nell Cox
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Michael McKean

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 5 - George Carlin/Frankie Goes to Hollywood
    7.2/10(118 votes)

    #5 - George Carlin/Frankie Goes to Hollywood

    S10:E5

    Sketches were: ""Gary Kroeger's Last Mondale Impression,"" ""Profiles in Sports,"" ""Willie and Frankie as Night Watchmen,"" ""Rich Hall's Election Report,"" ""The Joe Franklin Show,"" ""Ye Olde Comedy Shoppe,"" ""The Ghostbusters Show,"" ""Strategic Airborne Contraceptive,"" ""In Thickeness and In Health,"" ""International Health News,"" and ""Relunctant Cop."" Frankie Goes to Hollywood performs ""Two Tribes"" and ""Born to Run.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 6 - Ed Asner/The Kinks
    6.8/10(99 votes)

    #6 - Ed Asner/The Kinks

    S10:E6

    Sketches include ""Lou Grant's Rescue Mission,"" ""Wing Tips,"" ""60 Minutes,"" and ""Nuclear Plant Retiree."" The Kinks perform ""Do It Again.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, John Fox, Christopher Guest, Jack Zander
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 7 - Ed Begley, Jr./Billy Squier
    5.6/10(102 votes)

    #7 - Ed Begley, Jr./Billy Squier

    S10:E7

    Sketches included "Kate & Ali," "Strategic Airborne Contraceptive," "Book Beat," "Time Traveler," "Grim Reaper Trivial Pursuit," "Refridgerator Magnets" (film), "Let's Watch TV," "Chayefsky," "Meshugana," "Eyeball to Eyeball," and "Elevator Stool." Billy Squier performes "Rock Me Tonight" and "All Night Long."

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Anthony Lover
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Andrew Smith, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 8 - Ringo Starr/Herbie Hancock
    6.4/10(102 votes)

    #8 - Ringo Starr/Herbie Hancock

    S10:E8

    Sketches include ""Beatles Auction,"" ""Fernando's Hideaway,"" and ""Ed Grimley Meets Ringo.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, John Fox, Anthony Lover
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Andrew Smith, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Ian La Frenais

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 9 - Eddie Murphy/The Honeydrippers
    7.3/10(126 votes)

    #9 - Eddie Murphy/The Honeydrippers

    S10:E9

    Sketches include ""Buckwheat Lives!"" ""White Like Me"" (film), ""Milestones,"" and ""Newsmakers."" Robert Plant and the Honeydrippers perform ""Santa Claus is Back in Town.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Andy Breckman, Christopher Guest
    Writers:Alan Zweibel, Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Andrew Smith, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 10 - Kathleen Turner/John Waite
    6.0/10(101 votes)

    #10 - Kathleen Turner/John Waite

    S10:E10

    Sketches include ""Donahue Green Room,"" ""Hypnotic Fireplace,"" ""The Joe Franklin Show,"" ""Boxing Stories,"" and ""Mr. Blackwell.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, John David Coles
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Rosie Shuster, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Bruce Feirstein, Ron Richards

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 11 - Roy Scheider/Billy Ocean
    6.7/10(97 votes)

    #11 - Roy Scheider/Billy Ocean

    S10:E11

    Sketches include "Reagan's Inaguration," "Ricky & Phil," "Super Bowl XIX Tickets Sale," a performance by Steven Wright, "Foldgers Crystals," "In Praise of Women," "Penny Lane," "Good Cop, Bad Cop," and "Mental Hospital." Billy Ocean performs "Carribean Queen" and "Loverboy."

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Rosie Shuster, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Ron Richards

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 12 - Alex Karras/Tina Turner
    6.1/10(95 votes)

    #12 - Alex Karras/Tina Turner

    S10:E12

    Live from New York, its... Billy Crystal! Sketches include "Prince and Hulk Hogan," "Ed Grimley's Sexy Neighbor," "Time Magazine" (rerun 2/26/83), "A Couple Of White Guys Rap," "Kelly Cola," "Power From Giving," "New York On Five Dollars a Day," "Walter Mondale in Minnesota," and "The Auctioneer." Tina Turner performs "What's Love Got To Do With It," "Better Be Good To Me," and "Private Dancer."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 13 - Harry Anderson/Bryan Adams
    6.0/10(104 votes)

    #13 - Harry Anderson/Bryan Adams

    S10:E13

    Sketches are ""Robert Latta in Congress,"" ""The Kate and Ali's Valentine's Day Special,"" ""American Profiles,"" ""Dueling Magi,"" ""While You Were Gone,"" ""Ricky and Phil's Discuss Movies,"" ""Salem Witch Trial,"" ""Hats,"" and ""Small Time Agency."" Bryan Adams performs ""Somebody"" and ""Run to You.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Christopher Guest
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Bruce Vilanch

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 14 - Pamela Sue Martin/Power Station
    5.7/10(106 votes)

    #14 - Pamela Sue Martin/Power Station

    S10:E14

    Sketches include "Strategic Airborne Contraceptive" (rerun 11/10/84), "The Joe Franklin Show," "White Rappers," "Fernando at Radio City Music Hall," standup by Rich Hall, "Jim's Promise," "First Draft Theatre," "Linda & Joan: The Catfight Album," "Tom, Dick & Horny", and "Bullet Cartoon." The Power Station performed "Some Like It Hot" and "Bang a Gong (Get It On)."

    Directors:Dave Wilson, John Fox
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Margaret Oberman, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Cort Casady

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 15 - Mr. T & Hulk Hogan/The Commodores
    7.3/10(81 votes)

    #15 - Mr. T & Hulk Hogan/The Commodores

    S10:E15

    Sketches include ""Willie and Frankie In The Crew,"" ""Ed Grimley In The Hospital,"" ""Run and Throw Like a Girl Olympics,"" ""Sports Beat,"" and ""Good Sex."" Greg Kihn performs ""Lucky.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Marty Nadler

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 16 - Christopher Reeve/Santana
    6.2/10(112 votes)

    #16 - Christopher Reeve/Santana

    S10:E16

    Sketches include ""A.D.13,"" ""Superman Auditions,"" ""Jackie Rogers Junior's $100,000 Jackpot Wad,"" ""Escaping the Germans,"" and ""Aging Superman.""

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writers:Anne Beatts, Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley, Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 10 Episode 17 - Howard Cosell/Greg Kihn
    6.4/10(101 votes)

    #17 - Howard Cosell/Greg Kihn

    S10:E17

    Sketches include ""Willie and Frankie In The Crew,"" ""Ed Grimley In The Hospital,"" ""Run and Throw Like a Girl Olympics,"" ""Sports Beat,"" and ""Good Sex."" Greg Kihn performs ""Lucky.""

    Directors:Dave Wilson, Andy Breckman, Christopher Guest
    Writers:Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Andrew Smith, Bob Tischler, Andrew Kurtzman, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Rob Riley

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"(no host)/Thompson Twins" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 10. It scored 6.3/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven, Andy Breckman, John David Coles, Bruce Van Dusen and written by Herbert Sargent, Jim Downey, Harry Shearer, Barry W. Blaustein, David Sheffield, Nate Herman, Eliot Wald, Andy Breckman, Kevin Kelton, Jim Belushi, Larry David, Christopher Guest, Rich Hall, it aired on 10/6/1984. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Bob Uecker/Peter Wolf".