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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 43

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

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Season 43 Ratings Summary

"Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 43. It scored 7/10 based on 362 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Julio Torres, it aired on 9/30/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Gal Gadot and Sam Smith".

  • Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z
    7.0/10(362)

    #1 - Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z

    Season 43 Episode 1

    Aired 9/30/2017

    Ryan Gosling hosts with musical guest Jay-Z.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Gal Gadot and Sam Smith
    6.7/10(378)

    #2 - Gal Gadot and Sam Smith

    Season 43 Episode 2

    Aired 10/7/2017

    Gal Gadot hosts with musical guest Sam Smith.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk
    7.1/10(322)

    #3 - Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk

    Season 43 Episode 3

    Aired 10/14/2017

    Kumail Nanjiani hosts with musical guest P!nk.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • The David S. Pumpkins Animated Halloween Special
    6.6/10(298)

    #4 - The David S. Pumpkins Animated Halloween Special

    Season 43 Episode 4

    Aired 10/28/2017

    Based on the popular Saturday Night Live sketch, this animated special features the voice of Tom Hanks as mystery man David S. Pumpkins, and the voices of Peter Dinklage, Mikey Day, Bobby Moynihan and Streeter Seidell.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • SNL Presents: Halloween
    6.5/10(331)

    #5 - SNL Presents: Halloween

    Season 43 Episode 5

    Aired 10/28/2017

    Celebrate with Kellywise, David S. Pumpkins, Vincent Price and more.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Larry David and Miley Cyrus
    6.8/10(298)

    #6 - Larry David and Miley Cyrus

    Season 43 Episode 6

    Aired 11/4/2017

    Larry David hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift
    6.7/10(314)

    #7 - Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift

    Season 43 Episode 7

    Aired 11/11/2017

    Tiffany Haddish hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Chance the Rapper and Eminem
    7.0/10(280)

    #8 - Chance the Rapper and Eminem

    Season 43 Episode 8

    Aired 11/18/2017

    Chance the Rapper hosts with musical guest Eminem.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Saoirse Ronan and U2
    6.2/10(249)

    #9 - Saoirse Ronan and U2

    Season 43 Episode 9

    Aired 12/2/2017

    Saoirse Ronan hosts with musical guest U2.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • James Franco and SZA
    7.2/10(296)

    #10 - James Franco and SZA

    Season 43 Episode 10

    Aired 1/13/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters
    6.3/10(276)

    #11 - Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters

    Season 43 Episode 11

    Aired 12/16/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Sam Rockwell and Halsey
    7.3/10(301)

    #12 - Sam Rockwell and Halsey

    Season 43 Episode 12

    Aired 1/13/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan
    7.3/10(299)

    #13 - Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan

    Season 43 Episode 13

    Aired 1/20/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton
    5.8/10(237)

    #14 - Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton

    Season 43 Episode 14

    Aired 1/27/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa
    6.8/10(265)

    #15 - Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa

    Season 43 Episode 15

    Aired 2/3/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Charles Barkley and Migos
    8.1/10(377)

    #16 - Charles Barkley and Migos

    Season 43 Episode 16

    Aired 3/3/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Sterling K. Brown and James Bay
    6.6/10(256)

    #17 - Sterling K. Brown and James Bay

    Season 43 Episode 17

    Aired 3/10/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Bill Hader and Arcade Fire
    7.6/10(330)

    #18 - Bill Hader and Arcade Fire

    Season 43 Episode 18

    Aired 3/17/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B
    8.0/10(462)

    #19 - Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B

    Season 43 Episode 19

    Aired 4/7/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • John Mulaney and Jack White
    5.5/10(291)

    #20 - John Mulaney and Jack White

    Season 43 Episode 20

    Aired 4/14/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Donald Glover and Childish Gambino
    6.7/10(256)

    #21 - Donald Glover and Childish Gambino

    Season 43 Episode 21

    Aired 5/5/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves
    NaN/10(0)

    #22 - Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves

    Season 43 Episode 22

    Aired 5/12/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj
    NaN/10(0)

    #23 - Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj

    Season 43 Episode 23

    Aired 5/19/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres