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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 36

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 36 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 36!

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 36

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. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Jesse Eisenberg with Nicki Minaj

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    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.

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  2. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Dana Carvey with Linkin Park

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    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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  3. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Zach Galifianakis with Jessie J.

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    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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  4. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Gwyneth Paltrow with Cee Lo Green

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    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.

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  6. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Russell Brand with Chris Brown

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    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.

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  8. 7.7/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Amy Poehler with Katy Perry

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    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.

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  9. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Tina Fey with Ellie Goulding

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    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.

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  10. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Paul Rudd with Paul McCartney

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    S36:E9

    Sketches include Obama Address Cold Open, Paul Monologue, Cat Cuisine, Kissing Family, What's That Name, Message From MasterCard, Sexually Speaking, Weekend Update, Field Day, and Ice Show at the Garden (Meryl Streep on Ice).

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  11. 7.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Jim Carrey with The Black Keys

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    S36:E11

    Sketches include Bloomberg Cold Open, Jim Carrey Monologue, Hair Restoration, Black Swan, Finding Your Power (Healing Conversations), Grady Wilson's Tantric N' Tasty, Worst of Soul Train, Weekend Update, Amusement Park Ride and more.

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  12. 7.2/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Jane Lynch with Bruno Mars

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    S36:E3

    Sketches include Ask Gloria Allred Cold Open, Jane Lynch Monologue, Facebook, New Boyfriend Talk Show, Christine O'Donnell Ad, Secret Word, An SNL Digital Short: Relaxation Therapy, Returns & Exchanges and more.

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  13. 6.6/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Anne Hathaway with Florence and the Machine

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    S36:E7

    Sketches include Rachel Maddow Cold Open, Anne Hathaway Monologue, Message from the TSA, Miley Cyrus Show, Penelope Thanksgiving, Visiting the Queen, Weekend Update, Herb Welch, Black Friday, and Camel Tame.

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  14. 6.5/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Scarlett Johansson with Arcade Fire

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    S36:E6

    Sketches include G-20 Cold Open, 16 and Pregnant Spinoffs, Millionaire Matchmaker, Manuel Ortiz Show, Unstoppable Trailer, Hollywood Dish, Weekend Update including Jay & Jason as George W. Bush & Kanye West; Vanessa & Fredas, and more.

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  15. 6.4/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Emma Stone with Kings of Leon

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    S36:E4

    Sketches include Obama & Reid Cold Open, Emma Stone Monologue, Baby Spanx, Makeover Show, Headline News Show, An SNL Digital Short: I Broke My Arm, The View, Wrangler Jeans Commercial, Weekend Update and more.

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  16. 6.4/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Jon Hamm with Rihanna

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    S36:E5

    Rihanna performs "What's My Name" and "“Only Girl (In The World)" Sketches include Biden Cold Open, Jon Hamm Monologue, An SNL Digital Short: Ronnie And Clyde, Vincent Price Halloween, Back To The Future Screen Tests, I Didn't Ask For This, Highway Cops, Darlique & Barney, Dog in Purse

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  17. 6.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Jeff Bridges with Eminem & Lil Wayne

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    S36:E10

    Sketches include White House Christmas Party Cold Open, Christmas Song Monologue (Silver Bells with Cookie Monster), A Message From Mark Zuckerberg, Miley Cyrus Show, An SNL Digital Short: I Just Had Sex, Larry King Live and more.

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  18. 6.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Miley Cyrus with The Strokes

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    S36:E16

    Sketches include Winning It Cold Open, Miley Perfect Monologue, Baby Spanx, Our Time with Taboo & Apl De App, Disney Channel Acting School, Miley Cyrus Show, The Strokes "Under Cover of Darkness," Weekend Update, and more.

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  19. 6.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Ed Helms with Paul Simon

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    S36:E21

    Sketches include The Situation Room, Corn Syrup Producers of America, What up with that?, The Ambiguously Gay Duo: The Dark, Clenched Hole of Evil, Wild World, One-Take Tony, Ann-Margret Tries To Throw A Wad Of Paper Into A Trashcan, and A Republican Candidate.

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  20. 5.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Robert De Niro with Diddy-Dirty Money

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    S36:E8

    Sketches include WikiLeaks Cold Open, New York Monologue, Book Ad, What Up With That, Mr. Produce, An SNL Digital Short: Party at Mr. Bernard's, Weekend Update, Movie Fan, Blizzard Man, Vinny Talks to De Niro, Hair Restoration, and more.

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  21. 5.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Helen Mirren with Foo Fighters

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    S36:E19

    Sketches include Presidential Address Cold Open, Celebrity Taxes, An SNL Digital Short: Helen Mirren's Magic Bosom, Fox and Friends, Mary Shelley, Foo Fighters "Rope," Weekend Update, Underground Festival - Easter, The Roosevelts, and more.

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  22. 5.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Elton John with Leon Russell

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    S36:E18

    Sketches include Lawrence Welk Cold Open, Elton John Monologue, ESPN Classic: Ladies Shot Put, Knights of the Realm, An SNL Digital Short: Laser Cats #6, Elton John & Leon Russell: "Hey Ahab", Weekend Update, Elton Visits the Queen, and more.

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  23. 4.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Bryan Cranston with Kanye West

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    S36:E2

    Sketches include Rahm Emanuel Address Cold Open, Bryan Cranston Song Monologue, Pepto Bismol Ice, Miley Cyrus Show, What Up With That?, Shanna: Basketball Game, An SNL Digitial Short: Rescue Dogs 3-D, and Weekend Update.

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Season 36 Ratings Summary

"Jesse Eisenberg with Nicki Minaj" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 36. It scored 8.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/29/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Dana Carvey with Linkin Park".