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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!

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 38

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  1. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Justin Timberlake

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    Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.

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  2. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix

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    Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform.

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  3. 7.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Bruno Mars

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

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  4. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons

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

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  5. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Anne Hathaway with Rihanna

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

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  6. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Martin Short with Paul McCartney

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    Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.

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  8. 7.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes

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    Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform.

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  9. 7.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men

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    Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform.

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  10. 7.0/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5

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

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  11. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo

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    Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs.

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  12. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend

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    Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform.

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  13. 6.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Christina Applegate with Passion Pit

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

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  14. 6.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Louis C.K. with fun.

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

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  15. 6.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean

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

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  16. 6.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar

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    Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs.

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  17. 6.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Vince Vaughn with Miguel

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    Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs.

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  18. 5.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers

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    Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform.

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  19. 5.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

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    Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform.

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  20. 4.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Justin Bieber

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    Host and musical guest Justin Bieber.

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  21. 4.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Daniel Craig with Muse

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

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  22. 4.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Ben Affleck with Kanye West

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    Host Ben Affleck; Kanye West performs.

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Season 38 Ratings Summary

"Justin Timberlake" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 38. It scored 7.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/9/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix".