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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 43

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Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 43 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 43!

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 43

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...

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  1. Background image for Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z
    7.1/10(369 votes)

    #1 - Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z

    S43:E1

    Ryan Gosling hosts with musical guest Jay-Z.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  2. Background image for Gal Gadot and Sam Smith
    6.7/10(384 votes)

    #2 - Gal Gadot and Sam Smith

    S43:E2

    Gal Gadot hosts with musical guest Sam Smith.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  3. Background image for Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk
    7.1/10(325 votes)

    #3 - Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk

    S43:E3

    Kumail Nanjiani hosts with musical guest P!nk.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  4. Background image for Larry David and Miley Cyrus
    6.6/10(304 votes)

    #4 - Larry David and Miley Cyrus

    S43:E4

    Larry David hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  5. Background image for Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift
    6.5/10(336 votes)

    #5 - Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift

    S43:E5

    Tiffany Haddish hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  6. Background image for Chance the Rapper and Eminem
    6.8/10(303 votes)

    #6 - Chance the Rapper and Eminem

    S43:E6

    Chance the Rapper hosts with musical guest Eminem.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
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  7. Background image for Saoirse Ronan and U2
    6.7/10(316 votes)

    #7 - Saoirse Ronan and U2

    S43:E7

    Saoirse Ronan hosts with musical guest U2.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  8. Background image for James Franco and SZA
    7.0/10(284 votes)

    #8 - James Franco and SZA

    S43:E8

    Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell makes his hosting debut with musical guest Halsey, also marking her debut.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  9. Background image for Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters
    6.2/10(254 votes)

    #9 - Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters

    S43:E9

    Comedian Kevin Hart returns to host his third episode with Foo Fighters returning for a seventh time as musical guest, tying the record for most "SNL" appearances by a rock band.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  10. Background image for Sam Rockwell and Halsey
    7.2/10(301 votes)

    #10 - Sam Rockwell and Halsey

    S43:E10

    Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell makes his hosting debut with Halsey marking her debut as musical guest.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  11. Background image for Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan
    6.3/10(283 votes)

    #11 - Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan

    S43:E11

    Jessica Chastain takes the "SNL" stage as host for her first time with Troye Sivan appearing as musical guest for the first time.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  12. Background image for Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton
    7.3/10(309 votes)

    #12 - Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton

    S43:E12

    Will Ferrell, who was a cast member from 1995-2002, returns to Studio 8H as a four-time host. Chris Stapleton joins as musical guest for the second time.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  13. Background image for Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa
    7.3/10(304 votes)

    #13 - Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa

    S43:E13

    Academy Award winner Natalie Portman returns for the second time as host and pop artist Dua Lipa joins as musical guest for the first time.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  14. Background image for Charles Barkley and Migos
    5.8/10(243 votes)

    #14 - Charles Barkley and Migos

    S43:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  15. Background image for Sterling K. Brown and James Bay
    6.8/10(269 votes)

    #15 - Sterling K. Brown and James Bay

    S43:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  16. Background image for Bill Hader and Arcade Fire
    8.1/10(386 votes)

    #16 - Bill Hader and Arcade Fire

    S43:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  17. Background image for Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B
    6.6/10(261 votes)

    #17 - Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B

    S43:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  18. Background image for John Mulaney and Jack White
    7.6/10(338 votes)

    #18 - John Mulaney and Jack White

    S43:E18

    John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on April 14, 2018, with musical guest Jack White.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  19. Background image for Donald Glover and Childish Gambino
    8.0/10(472 votes)

    #19 - Donald Glover and Childish Gambino

    S43:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  20. Background image for Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves
    5.5/10(297 votes)

    #20 - Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves

    S43:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres
  21. Background image for Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj
    6.7/10(262 votes)

    #21 - Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj

    S43:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

Season 43 Ratings Summary

"Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 43. It scored 7.1/10 based on 369 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Julio Torres, it aired on 9/30/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Gal Gadot and Sam Smith".