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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 42

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 42 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 42!

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 42 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 42 is "Margot Robbie with The Weeknd", rated 7.6/10 from 443 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Julio Torres. "Margot Robbie with The Weeknd" aired on 10/1/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Lin-Manuel Miranda with Twenty One Pilots".

  • Margot Robbie with The Weeknd
    7.6/10 443 votes

    #1 - Margot Robbie with The Weeknd

    Season 42 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda with Twenty One Pilots
    7.5/10 415 votes

    #2 - Lin-Manuel Miranda with Twenty One Pilots

    Season 42 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Emily Blunt with Bruno Mars
    6.5/10 336 votes

    #3 - Emily Blunt with Bruno Mars

    Season 42 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Tom Hanks with Lady Gaga
    8.0/10 482 votes

    #4 - Tom Hanks with Lady Gaga

    Season 42 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2016

    Sketches include: The Presidential Debate, Black Jeopardy, Halloween Show, Broken, Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins), Weekend Update, Cockpit, A Girl's Halloween, America's Funniest Pets.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Benedict Cumberbatch with Solange
    6.5/10 337 votes

    #5 - Benedict Cumberbatch with Solange

    Season 42 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Dave Chappelle with A Tribe Called Quest
    8.3/10 588 votes

    #6 - Dave Chappelle with A Tribe Called Quest

    Season 42 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Kristen Wiig with The xx
    6.6/10 324 votes

    #7 - Kristen Wiig with The xx

    Season 42 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Emma Stone with Shawn Mendes
    7.0/10 304 votes

    #8 - Emma Stone with Shawn Mendes

    Season 42 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • John Cena with Maren Morris
    6.3/10 277 votes

    #9 - John Cena with Maren Morris

    Season 42 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Casey Affleck with Chance the Rapper
    6.7/10 293 votes

    #10 - Casey Affleck with Chance the Rapper

    Season 42 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Felicity Jones with Sturgill Simpson
    5.4/10 307 votes

    #11 - Felicity Jones with Sturgill Simpson

    Season 42 Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Aziz Ansari with Big Sean
    7.3/10 354 votes

    #12 - Aziz Ansari with Big Sean

    Season 42 Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Kristen Stewart with Alessia Cara
    8.0/10 480 votes

    #13 - Kristen Stewart with Alessia Cara

    Season 42 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Alec Baldwin with Ed Sheeran
    7.2/10 306 votes

    #14 - Alec Baldwin with Ed Sheeran

    Season 42 Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Octavia Spencer with Father John Misty
    5.7/10 241 votes

    #15 - Octavia Spencer with Father John Misty

    Season 42 Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Scarlett Johansson with Lorde
    7.0/10 284 votes

    #16 - Scarlett Johansson with Lorde

    Season 42 Episode 16 - Aired 3/11/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Louis C.K. with The Chainsmokers
    7.3/10 293 votes

    #17 - Louis C.K. with The Chainsmokers

    Season 42 Episode 17 - Aired 4/8/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Jimmy Fallon with Harry Styles
    6.6/10 298 votes

    #18 - Jimmy Fallon with Harry Styles

    Season 42 Episode 18 - Aired 4/15/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Chris Pine with LCD Soundsystem
    6.2/10 261 votes

    #19 - Chris Pine with LCD Soundsystem

    Season 42 Episode 19 - Aired 5/6/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Melissa McCarthy with Haim
    6.8/10 265 votes

    #20 - Melissa McCarthy with Haim

    Season 42 Episode 20 - Aired 5/13/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Dwayne Johnson with Katy Perry
    7.4/10 264 votes

    #21 - Dwayne Johnson with Katy Perry

    Season 42 Episode 21 - Aired 5/20/2017

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres