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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 16 - Bill Hader and Arcade Fire
    8.1/10(402 votes)

    S43:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 19 - Donald Glover and Childish Gambino
    8.1/10(484 votes)

    S43:E19

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 18 - John Mulaney and Jack White
    7.7/10(349 votes)

    S43:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 12 - Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton
    7.3/10(318 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 13 - Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa
    7.3/10(311 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 10 - Sam Rockwell and Halsey
    7.2/10(310 votes)

    S43:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 1 - Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z
    7.1/10(386 votes)

    S43:E1

    Ryan Gosling hosts with musical guest Jay-Z.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 3 - Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk
    7.1/10(331 votes)

    S43:E3

    Kumail Nanjiani hosts with musical guest P!nk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 8 - James Franco and SZA
    7.0/10(289 votes)

    S43:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 6 - Chance the Rapper and Eminem
    6.9/10(313 votes)

    S43:E6

    Chance the Rapper hosts with musical guest Eminem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 2 - Gal Gadot and Sam Smith
    6.8/10(394 votes)

    S43:E2

    Gal Gadot hosts with musical guest Sam Smith.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 15 - Sterling K. Brown and James Bay
    6.8/10(277 votes)

    S43:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 21 - Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj
    6.8/10(290 votes)

    S43:E21

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 4 - Larry David and Miley Cyrus
    6.7/10(315 votes)

    S43:E4

    Larry David hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 7 - Saoirse Ronan and U2
    6.7/10(322 votes)

    S43:E7

    Saoirse Ronan hosts with musical guest U2.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 17 - Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B
    6.7/10(276 votes)

    S43:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 5 - Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift
    6.5/10(348 votes)

    S43:E5

    Tiffany Haddish hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 11 - Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan
    6.4/10(290 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 9 - Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters
    6.2/10(261 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 14 - Charles Barkley and Migos
    5.8/10(251 votes)

    S43:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  21. Saturday Night Live Season 43 Episode 20 - Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves
    5.5/10(304 votes)

    S43:E20

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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Season 43 Ratings Summary

"Bill Hader and Arcade Fire" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 43. It scored 8.1/10 based on 402 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Julio Torres, it aired on 3/17/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Donald Glover and Childish Gambino".