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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 37

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 37 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 37!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 1 - Alec Baldwin with Radiohead
    7.4/10(233 votes)

    #1 - Alec Baldwin with Radiohead

    S37:E1

    Radiohead performs "Lotus Flower" and "Staircase." Sketches include Either the 7th or 8th Debate, Red Flag, All My Children Wrap Party, WDHX 19 Buffalo, Who's on Top?, Top Gun Screentests, Child Psychologist, and Angels in the Trenches.

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 2 - Melissa McCarthy with Lady Antebellum
    7.5/10(250 votes)

    #2 - Melissa McCarthy with Lady Antebellum

    S37:E2

    Lady Antebellum performs "We Owned the Night" and "Just a Kiss." Sketches include The Lawrence Welk Show, Lil Poundcake, Arlene and Tim, Stomp, The Comments Section, Rock's Way, Hidden Valley Ranch Product Testing, and The Tap.

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 3 - Ben Stiller with Foster The People
    7.1/10(217 votes)

    #3 - Ben Stiller with Foster The People

    S37:E3

    Foster the People perform "Pumped Up Kicks" and "Houdini" with Kenny G on soprano sax. Sketches include Mitt Romney and Chris Christie, Lincoln Financial Group (three parts), Fox & Friends, The Best of Both Worlds, V-Necks (Digital Short), Shanna's Halloween Party, Columbus Day Aassblast, Bruce Springsteen: Just the Stories, and Tinyballs.

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 4 - Anna Faris with Drake
    6.2/10(209 votes)

    #4 - Anna Faris with Drake

    S37:E4

    Drake performs “Headlines” and “Make Me Proud” with guest Nicki Minaj. Sketches include "Mayor Bloomberg," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "What's Wrong With Tanya?!" "Interview with Drake" (Digital Short), "Yet Another GOP Debate," "Sip n' Soda," "J-Pop America Fun Time Now," "Foppish Cecil," and "Ferrari Calendar."

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 5 - Charlie Day with Maroon 5
    7.1/10(211 votes)

    #5 - Charlie Day with Maroon 5

    S37:E5

    Maroon 5 performs "Moves Like Jagger" and "My Heart'sa Stereo" (feat. Travis McCoy). Sketches include "The Ghost of Moammer Ghadafi," "Kim's Fairytale Divorce," "The Dr. Oz Show," "Greek God Meeting," "Getting Freaky with Cee-Lo Green," "Kings of Catchphrase Comedy, Volume 2," "Because of One Dolphin," "Seinfeld Apartment Murder," and "Lil' Poundcake."

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 6 - Emma Stone with Coldplay
    7.5/10(239 votes)

    #6 - Emma Stone with Coldplay

    S37:E6

    Coldplay perform "Paradise" and 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" Sketches include "Rick Perry Fumbles," "Secret Word," "WXPD News," "Wish It Would Rain" (Digital Short), "Les Jeunes de Paris," "Bachlorette Party," "Someone Like You," and "Technology Hump" (film).

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 7 - Jason Segel with Florence and the Machine
    7.4/10(228 votes)

    #7 - Jason Segel with Florence and the Machine

    S37:E7

    Florence + The Machine perform "Shake It Off" and "No Light No Light." Sketches include "Romney: Raw & Unleashed," "Red Flag," "Replacing Regis," "Kemper-Pedic," "Vogelchek Thanksgiving," "Mitch's Retirement Party," "A New Jack Thanksgiving," "Seducing Women Through Chess" (Digital Short), "Andre the Giant Chooses An Ice Cream Flavor," and "Blue Jean Committee."

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 8 - Steve Buscemi with The Black Keys
    6.8/10(181 votes)

    #8 - Steve Buscemi with The Black Keys

    S37:E8

    The Black Keys perform "Lonely Boy" and "Gold On The Ceiling." Skits include: Presidential Address, Frozen Mexican Dinner, The Miley Cyrus Show, The Dark Knight Sneaks Up on Gordon, The Mystery of the Chopped-Up Guy, Central Cougars, Playskool Surprise, Ed Vincent’s Sex Symposium, Happy Holidays From Sheila and Sheila.

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 9 - Katy Perry with Robyn
    7.1/10(228 votes)

    #9 - Katy Perry with Robyn

    S37:E9

    Robyn performs “Call Your Girlfriend” and “Dancing On My Own” Skits include: On The Record, J Pop America Fun Time Now, The Apocalypse, Kalle, Two Best Friends, Doggie Duty, Kate Middleton Pregnancy, Politics Nation, Lounge Act Soul Mate.

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 10 - Jimmy Fallon with Michael Bublé
    8.3/10(340 votes)

    #10 - Jimmy Fallon with Michael Bublé

    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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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 11 - Charles Barkley with Kelly Clarkson
    5.9/10(191 votes)

    #11 - Charles Barkley with Kelly Clarkson

    S37:E11

    Kelly Clarkson performs “What Doesn’t Kill You” and “Mr. Know It All” Skits include: A Message From Rick Santorum, Chantix, Inside The NBA, White People Problems, ESPN Bowl Madness, Joanne, Charles Barkley’s Post Game Translator, Lord Wyndemere, The 17th Annual Adult Video Awards, Convoluted Jerry (digital short), Mayan Calendar.

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 12 - Daniel Radcliffe with Lana Del Rey
    6.7/10(242 votes)

    #12 - Daniel Radcliffe with Lana Del Rey

    S37:E12

    Lana Del Ray performs “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans” Skits include: Ricky Gervais: Awards Host, Target Lady, You Can Do Anything!, Spin the Bottle, The Delaware Fellas, Hogwarts 2020, X27B Theater, Glenda Okones, The Jay Pharoah Show, Concord Exit Poll

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 13 - Channing Tatum with Bon Iver
    6.2/10(199 votes)

    #13 - Channing Tatum with Bon Iver

    S37:E13

    Bon Iver performs “Holocene” and “Beth/Rest” Skits include: Newt Gingrich, Moon President, It’s Getting Freaky with Cee Lo Green, Downton Abbey on Spike, NBC NFL Promo, Secret Word, Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah, Tom Brady in Ruby Tuesday, Go-Tech Flex (With Thumbpulse), Bongo’s Clown Room

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 14 - Zooey Deschanel with Karmin
    7.3/10(227 votes)

    #14 - Zooey Deschanel with Karmin

    S37:E14

    Karmin performs “Brokenhearted” and “I Told You So” Skits include: Chrysler Ad II, Piers Morgan Tonight, Les Jeunes De Paris, Chrysler Ad III, Daily Post, 1941, Chrysler Ad IV, Bein’ Quirky with Zooey Deschanel, Verizon Commercial, Crab Blast 2012, We’re Gonna Make Technology Hump, Letters Between Sisters.

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 15 - Maya Rudolph with Sleigh Bells
    8.1/10(248 votes)

    #15 - Maya Rudolph with Sleigh Bells

    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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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 16 - Lindsay Lohan with Jack White
    6.1/10(228 votes)

    #16 - Lindsay Lohan with Jack White

    S37:E16

    Jack White performs “Love Interruption" and "Sixteen Saltines" Skits include: The Real Housewives of Disney, 2012 Psychic Awards, Scared Straight, Deliquent Girl Teen Gang, Big Afro Wedding Invitation, B108FM, Housesitter, Rude Buddha, A Weird Guy By A Fire

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 17 - Jonah Hill with The Shins
    7.1/10(196 votes)

    #17 - Jonah Hill with The Shins

    S37:E17

    The Shins perform “Simple Song" and “It’s Only Life” Skits include: Benihana, Science Finders, J-Pop America Funtime Now!, Primate Research Center, Liza Minelli Tries To Turn Off A Lamp, Anniversary Orchestra

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 18 - Sofia Vergara with One Direction
    7.3/10(234 votes)

    #18 - Sofia Vergara with One Direction

    S37:E18

    One Direction perform "What Makes You Beautiful" and "One Thing" and appeared in "The Manuel Ortiz Show" sketch. Skits include:Just Friends Booty Shorts, Bein’ Quirky With Zooey Deschanel, Almost Pizza, Channel 5 Action News Team Promo, It's Gilly, The Manuel Ortiz Show, Lil’ Poundcake, Watch What Happens Live, Pantene Commercial, 74th Annual Hunger Games.

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 19 - Josh Brolin with Gotye
    6.9/10(182 votes)

    #19 - Josh Brolin with Gotye

    S37:E19

    Gotye performs “Somebody I Used To Know" (with Kimbra) and “Eyes Wide Open" Skits include Game of Thrones Behind The Scenes, The Californians, America’s Next Top Empire State of Mind Parody Artist, Laser Cats, Piers Morgan Tonight, Slow Motion Hallway, Somebody That I Used To Know, Booker T Washington High Prom

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 20 - Eli Manning with Rihanna
    6.3/10(181 votes)

    #20 - Eli Manning with Rihanna

    S37:E20

    Rihanna performs "Talk That Talk" and "Where Have You Been" Sketches include Fox and Friends, Mother’s Day Gift, Madden Motion Capture, Bananagram Murder Trial, Little Brothers, WXPD News, Tanning Mom, What Is This, Helga Lately, Illusions, TCM: The Essentials

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  21. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 21 - Will Ferrell with Usher
    7.4/10(187 votes)

    #21 - Will Ferrell with Usher

    S37:E21

    Usher performs "Scream" and "Climax" Skits include: Nasaflu, Wilson High School Alternative Prom, ESPN Classic, The 100th Digital Short, 2012 Funkytown Debate, Broadway Sizzle, Vince and Angela’s 25th Anniversary

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  22. Saturday Night Live Season 37 Episode 22 - Mick Jagger with Arcade Fire, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighters
    7.8/10(238 votes)

    #22 - Mick Jagger with Arcade Fire, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighters

    S37:E22

    Mick Jagger performs "The Last Time" with Arcade Fire, "19th Nervous Breakdown" and "It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll" with Foo Fighters, and a duo with Jeff Beck. Skits include: The Lawrence Welk Show, Secret Word, Karaoke Champ, Lazy Sunday 2, Politics Nation, So You Think You Can Dance At An Outdoor Music Festival, The Californians, Graduation Day.

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Season 37 Ratings Summary

"Alec Baldwin with Radiohead" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 37. It scored 7.4/10 based on 233 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Melissa McCarthy with Lady Antebellum".