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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 38

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 38 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 38!

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 by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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Network:NBC

Season 38 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 38 is "Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean", rated 7.7/10 from 339 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean" aired on 9/15/2012 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons".

  • Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean
    7.7/10 339 votes

    #1 - Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean

    Season 38 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2012

    Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons
    7.0/10 253 votes

    #2 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons

    Season 38 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2012

    Host Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Mumford & Sons perform "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Daniel Craig with Muse
    6.2/10 205 votes

    #3 - Daniel Craig with Muse

    Season 38 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2012

    Host Daniel Craig; Muse perform "Madness" and "Panic Station."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Christina Applegate with Passion Pit
    6.7/10 194 votes

    #4 - Christina Applegate with Passion Pit

    Season 38 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2012

    Host Christina Applegate; Passion Pit performs "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bruno Mars
    7.4/10 240 votes

    #5 - Bruno Mars

    Season 38 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2012

    Bruno Mars hosts and performs "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Young Girls".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Louis C.K. with fun.
    7.2/10 255 votes

    #6 - Louis C.K. with fun.

    Season 38 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2012

    Host Louis C.K.; Fun performs "Some Nights" and "Carry On".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anne Hathaway with Rihanna
    7.4/10 243 votes

    #7 - Anne Hathaway with Rihanna

    Season 38 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2012

    Host Anne Hathaway; Rihanna performs "Diamonds" and "Stay".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5
    6.7/10 225 votes

    #8 - Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5

    Season 38 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2012

    Host Jeremy Renner; Maroon 5 perform "One More Night" and "Daylight".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo
    6.6/10 187 votes

    #9 - Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo

    Season 38 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2012

    Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Martin Short with Paul McCartney
    7.7/10 220 votes

    #10 - Martin Short with Paul McCartney

    Season 38 Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2012

    Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers
    6.7/10 257 votes

    #11 - Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers

    Season 38 Episode 11 - Aired 1/19/2013

    Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar
    6.5/10 208 votes

    #12 - Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar

    Season 38 Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/2013

    Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Justin Bieber
    4.5/10 260 votes

    #13 - Justin Bieber

    Season 38 Episode 13 - Aired 2/9/2013

    Host and musical guest Justin Bieber.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes
    7.0/10 234 votes

    #14 - Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes

    Season 38 Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2013

    Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
    6.4/10 197 votes

    #15 - Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

    Season 38 Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2013

    Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Justin Timberlake
    8.4/10 374 votes

    #16 - Justin Timberlake

    Season 38 Episode 16 - Aired 3/9/2013

    Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix
    7.1/10 184 votes

    #17 - Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix

    Season 38 Episode 17 - Aired 4/6/2013

    Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vince Vaughn with Miguel
    5.7/10 150 votes

    #18 - Vince Vaughn with Miguel

    Season 38 Episode 18 - Aired 4/13/2013

    Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men
    7.3/10 191 votes

    #19 - Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men

    Season 38 Episode 19 - Aired 5/4/2013

    Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend
    7.3/10 187 votes

    #20 - Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend

    Season 38 Episode 20 - Aired 5/11/2013

    Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ben Affleck with Kanye West
    7.5/10 200 votes

    #21 - Ben Affleck with Kanye West

    Season 38 Episode 21 - Aired 5/18/2013

    Host Ben Affleck; Kanye West performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A