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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 41

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 41 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 41!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 12 - Larry David with The 1975
    8.1/10(353 votes)

    S41:E12

    Larry David makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest The 1975. Sketches include Larry David Monologue, Bern Your Enthusiasm, Steam Ship, Weekend Update: Derek Zoolander & Hansel and Last Call with Larry David.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 7 - Ryan Gosling with Leon Bridges
    7.9/10(359 votes)

    S41:E7

    Ryan Gosling makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Leon Bridges. Sketches include Ryan Gosling Canada Monologue, Santa Baby, Birthday Party, Weekend Update: Anthony Crispino and Angelo Skaggs, Hometown Bar and The Wiz.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 15 - Ariana Grande
    7.9/10(370 votes)

    S41:E15

    Ariana Grande returns to SNL and pulls double duty as host and musical guest. Sketches include Carson Endorsement, Ariana Grande Monologue, Hillary Clinton Ad, This Is Not a Feminist Song, Tidal and Sound of Music.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 9 - Tina Fey and Amy Poehler with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band
    7.8/10(367 votes)

    S41:E9

    Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host SNL alongside musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Sketches include GOP Debate Cold Open, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Christmas Mash-up Monologue, A Hillary Christmas, Meet Your Second Wife and Tina & Amy's Dope Squad.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 21 - Fred Armisen with Courtney Barnett
    7.6/10(257 votes)

    S41:E21

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 3 - Tracy Morgan with Demi Lovato
    7.5/10(297 votes)

    S41:E3

    Tracy Morgan returns to SNL for his second hosting stint while Demi Lovato makes her second appearance as musical guest. Sketches include Democratic Debate Cold Open, Tracy Morgan Monologue, Brian Fellow's Safari Planet: A Beaver and a Camel, Yo! Where Jackie Chan at Right Now? and Astronaut Jones: The Martian.

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 10 - Adam Driver with Chris Stapleton
    7.5/10(340 votes)

    S41:E10

    Adam Driver makes his SNL hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Chris Stapleton. Sketches include Republican Debate Cold Open, NFL Playoff Game, Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base, Aladdin, Golden Globes and Porn Doctor.

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 6 - Matthew McConaughey with Adele
    7.3/10(293 votes)

    S41:E6

    Matthew McConaughey hosts SNL for the first time in a decade alongside musical guest Adele, who makes her second appearance on the show. Sketches include Fox & Friends: Syrian Refugee Crisis Cold Open, Matthew McConaughey Monologue, A Thanksgiving Miracle, Star Wars Auditions and Weekend Update: David Ortiz on Retirement.

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 16 - Peter Dinklage with Gwen Stefani
    7.0/10(372 votes)

    S41:E16

    Peter Dinklage hosts SNL for the first time alongside musical guest Gwen Stefani. Sketches include At This Hour Cold Open, Peter Dinklage Monologue, Naked & Afraid: Celebrity Edition, Mafia Meeting and Game of Thrones Sneak Peek.

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 5 - Elizabeth Banks with Disclosure
    6.9/10(251 votes)

    S41:E5

    Elizabeth Banks makes her SNL hosting debut alongside musical guest Disclosure, who performs with special guests Lorde and Sam Smith. Sketches include Black Jeopardy with Elizabeth Banks, First Got Horny 2 U, High School Theatre Show with Elizabeth Banks, Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on Transgender Rights and Uber for Jen.

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 2 - Amy Schumer with The Weeknd
    6.8/10(321 votes)

    S41:E2

    Amy Schumer makes her hosting debut alongside The Weeknd, who serves as musical guest for the first time. Sketches include Fox & Friends: Speaker of the House Cold Open, Amy Schumer Monologue, Delta Flight, Porn Teacher and Hands-Free Selfie-Stick.

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 8 - Chris Hemsworth with Chance the Rapper
    6.6/10(244 votes)

    S41:E8

    Chris Hemsworth hosts for the second time while Chance The Rapper makes his musical guest debut. Sketches include Bush Cold Open, Chris Hemsworth Returns Monologue, Time to Bleed, Brother 2 Brother: Wrestling Meet, Brunch and Male Strippers.

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 13 - Melissa McCarthy with Kanye West
    6.5/10(258 votes)

    S41:E13

    Melissa McCarthy hosts alongside musical guest Kanye West. Sketches include Hillary Clinton Cold Open, Melissa McCarthy Five-Timers Monologue, Beyoncé Trailer, Kyle vs. Kanye and Whiskers R We with Melissa McCarthy.

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 19 - Brie Larson with Alicia Keys
    6.4/10(220 votes)

    S41:E19

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 1 - Miley Cyrus
    6.3/10(319 votes)

    S41:E1

    Miley Cyrus serves as host and musical guest for the season 41 premiere. Sketches include Trump Cold Open, My Way Monologue, Bar Talk, The Squad and 50's Dance.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 18 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus with Nick Jonas
    6.3/10(249 votes)

    S41:E18

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 20 - Drake
    6.1/10(234 votes)

    S41:E20

    No description available

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 11 - Ronda Rousey with Selena Gomez
    6.0/10(271 votes)

    S41:E11

    Ronda Rousey hosts for the first time alongside musical guest Selena Gomez. Sketches include Palin Endorsement Cold Open, Ronda Rousey Monologue, Screen Guild Awards, Love Struck and Bland Man.

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 14 - Jonah Hill with Future
    5.8/10(241 votes)

    S41:E14

    Jonah Hill returns for his fourth hosting appearance alongside first-time musical guest Future. Sketches include CNN Election Center Cold Open, Jonah Hill Monologue with Future, School Auction, Fond Du Lac News & Jungle Fever.

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 17 - Russell Crowe with Margo Price
    5.5/10(228 votes)

    S41:E17

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  21. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 4 - Donald Trump with Sia
    3.1/10(884 votes)

    S41:E4

    Donald Trump hosts for the second time alongside musical guest Sia, also making her second appearance. Sketches include MSNBC Forum Cold Open, Donald Trump Monologue, Bad Girls, Live Tweeting, Hotline Bling Parody and Weekend Update: Drunk Uncle on Donald Trump.

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Season 41 Ratings Summary

"Larry David with The 1975" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 41. It scored 8.1/10 based on 353 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Ryan Gosling with Leon Bridges".