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!
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.
Season 43 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 43 is "Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z", rated 7/10 from 359 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Julio Torres. "Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z" aired on 9/30/2017 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Gal Gadot and Sam Smith".
7.0/10 359 votes#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
6.7/10 377 votes#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
7.1/10 321 votes#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
6.6/10 297 votes#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
6.5/10 329 votes#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
6.8/10 296 votes#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
6.7/10 310 votes#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
7.0/10 279 votes#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
6.2/10 245 votes#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
7.2/10 294 votes#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
6.3/10 276 votes#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
7.2/10 299 votes#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
7.3/10 296 votes#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
5.8/10 235 votes#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
6.8/10 262 votes#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
8.1/10 374 votes#16 - Charles Barkley and Migos
Season 43 Episode 16 - Aired 3/3/2018
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Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
6.6/10 255 votes#17 - Sterling K. Brown and James Bay
Season 43 Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2018
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Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
7.6/10 325 votes#18 - Bill Hader and Arcade Fire
Season 43 Episode 18 - Aired 3/17/2018
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Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
8.0/10 457 votes#19 - Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B
Season 43 Episode 19 - Aired 4/7/2018
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Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
5.5/10 288 votes#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
6.7/10 253 votes#21 - Donald Glover and Childish Gambino
Season 43 Episode 21 - Aired 5/5/2018
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Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
NaN/10 0 votes#22 - Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves
Season 43 Episode 22 - Aired 5/12/2018
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Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres
NaN/10 0 votes#23 - Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj
Season 43 Episode 23 - Aired 5/19/2018
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Director: N/A
Writer: Julio Torres