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!
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.
Season 41 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 41 is "Miley Cyrus", rated 6.3/10 from 304 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Miley Cyrus" aired on 10/3/2015 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Amy Schumer with The Weeknd".
6.3/10 304 votes#1 - Miley Cyrus
Season 41 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2015
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.
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6.8/10 308 votes#2 - Amy Schumer with The Weeknd
Season 41 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2015
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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7.5/10 277 votes#3 - Tracy Morgan with Demi Lovato
Season 41 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2015
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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3.1/10 801 votes#4 - Donald Trump with Sia
Season 41 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2015
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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6.9/10 237 votes#5 - Elizabeth Banks with Disclosure
Season 41 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2015
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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7.3/10 275 votes#6 - Matthew McConaughey with Adele
Season 41 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2015
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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7.8/10 334 votes#7 - Ryan Gosling with Leon Bridges
Season 41 Episode 7 - Aired 12/5/2015
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.
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6.5/10 230 votes#8 - Chris Hemsworth with Chance the Rapper
Season 41 Episode 8 - Aired 12/12/2015
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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7.7/10 349 votes#9 - Tina Fey and Amy Poehler with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band
Season 41 Episode 9 - Aired 12/19/2015
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.
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7.5/10 319 votes#10 - Adam Driver with Chris Stapleton
Season 41 Episode 10 - Aired 1/16/2016
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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6.0/10 257 votes#11 - Ronda Rousey with Selena Gomez
Season 41 Episode 11 - Aired 1/23/2016
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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8.1/10 330 votes#12 - Larry David with The 1975
Season 41 Episode 12 - Aired 2/6/2016
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.
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6.4/10 243 votes#13 - Melissa McCarthy with Kanye West
Season 41 Episode 13 - Aired 2/13/2016
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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5.8/10 224 votes#14 - Jonah Hill with Future
Season 41 Episode 14 - Aired 3/5/2016
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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7.9/10 341 votes#15 - Ariana Grande
Season 41 Episode 15 - Aired 3/12/2016
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.
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6.9/10 356 votes#16 - Peter Dinklage with Gwen Stefani
Season 41 Episode 16 - Aired 4/2/2016
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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5.4/10 213 votes#17 - Russell Crowe with Margo Price
Season 41 Episode 17 - Aired 4/9/2016
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6.3/10 232 votes#18 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus with Nick Jonas
Season 41 Episode 18 - Aired 4/16/2016
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6.3/10 207 votes#19 - Brie Larson with Alicia Keys
Season 41 Episode 19 - Aired 5/7/2016
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6.1/10 222 votes#20 - Drake
Season 41 Episode 20 - Aired 5/14/2016
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7.5/10 241 votes#21 - Fred Armisen with Courtney Barnett
Season 41 Episode 21 - Aired 5/21/2016
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