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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

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  1. 8.1/10(385 votes)

    #1 - Bill Hader and Arcade Fire

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    S43:E16

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    Writer:Julio Torres
  2. 8.0/10(471 votes)

    #2 - Donald Glover and Childish Gambino

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  3. 7.6/10(338 votes)

    #3 - John Mulaney and Jack White

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  4. 7.3/10(308 votes)

    #4 - Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton

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    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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    Writer:Julio Torres
  5. 7.3/10(303 votes)

    #5 - Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa

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    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:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  6. 7.2/10(300 votes)

    #6 - Sam Rockwell and Halsey

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
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  7. 7.1/10(368 votes)

    #7 - Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z

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    Ryan Gosling hosts with musical guest Jay-Z.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  8. 7.1/10(324 votes)

    #8 - Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk

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    Kumail Nanjiani hosts with musical guest P!nk.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  9. 7.0/10(284 votes)

    #9 - James Franco and SZA

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  10. 6.8/10(303 votes)

    #10 - Chance the Rapper and Eminem

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    Chance the Rapper hosts with musical guest Eminem.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  11. 6.8/10(269 votes)

    #11 - Sterling K. Brown and James Bay

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  12. 6.7/10(383 votes)

    #12 - Gal Gadot and Sam Smith

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    Gal Gadot hosts with musical guest Sam Smith.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  13. 6.7/10(316 votes)

    #13 - Saoirse Ronan and U2

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    Saoirse Ronan hosts with musical guest U2.

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    Writer:Julio Torres
  14. 6.7/10(261 votes)

    #14 - Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj

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    Writer:Julio Torres
  15. 6.6/10(303 votes)

    #15 - Larry David and Miley Cyrus

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    Larry David hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  16. 6.6/10(261 votes)

    #16 - Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B

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  17. 6.5/10(335 votes)

    #17 - Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift

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    Tiffany Haddish hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

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    Writer:Julio Torres
  18. 6.3/10(284 votes)

    #18 - Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan

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    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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    Writer:Julio Torres
  19. 6.2/10(254 votes)

    #19 - Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters

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    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:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  20. 5.8/10(243 votes)

    #20 - Charles Barkley and Migos

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  21. 5.5/10(296 votes)

    #21 - Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves

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    Writer:Julio Torres

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 385 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Julio Torres, it aired on 3/17/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Donald Glover and Childish Gambino".