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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!

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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  • Bill Hader and Arcade Fire
    8.1/10(378)
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    #1 - Bill Hader and Arcade Fire

    Season 43 Episode 16

    Aired 3/17/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Donald Glover and Childish Gambino
    8.0/10(465)
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    #2 - Donald Glover and Childish Gambino

    Season 43 Episode 19

    Aired 5/5/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • John Mulaney and Jack White
    7.6/10(331)
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    #3 - John Mulaney and Jack White

    Season 43 Episode 18

    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

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  • Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton
    7.3/10(303)
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    #4 - Will Ferrell and Chris Stapleton

    Season 43 Episode 12

    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

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  • Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa
    7.3/10(299)
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    #5 - Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa

    Season 43 Episode 13

    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

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  • Sam Rockwell and Halsey
    7.2/10(297)
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    #6 - Sam Rockwell and Halsey

    Season 43 Episode 10

    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

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  • Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z
    7.1/10(364)
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    #7 - 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

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  • Kumail Nanjiani and P!nk
    7.1/10(322)
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    #8 - 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

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  • James Franco and SZA
    7.0/10(281)
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    #9 - James Franco and SZA

    Season 43 Episode 8

    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

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  • Chance the Rapper and Eminem
    6.8/10(299)
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    #10 - Chance the Rapper and Eminem

    Season 43 Episode 6

    Aired 11/18/2017

    Chance the Rapper hosts with musical guest Eminem.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Sterling K. Brown and James Bay
    6.8/10(266)
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    #11 - Sterling K. Brown and James Bay

    Season 43 Episode 15

    Aired 3/10/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Gal Gadot and Sam Smith
    6.7/10(379)
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    #12 - 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

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  • Saoirse Ronan and U2
    6.7/10(314)
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    #13 - Saoirse Ronan and U2

    Season 43 Episode 7

    Aired 12/2/2017

    Saoirse Ronan hosts with musical guest U2.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj
    6.7/10(257)
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    #14 - Tina Fey and Nicki Minaj

    Season 43 Episode 21

    Aired 5/19/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Larry David and Miley Cyrus
    6.6/10(299)
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    #15 - Larry David and Miley Cyrus

    Season 43 Episode 4

    Aired 11/4/2017

    Larry David hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B
    6.6/10(257)
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    #16 - Chadwick Boseman and Cardi B

    Season 43 Episode 17

    Aired 4/7/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift
    6.5/10(331)
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    #17 - Tiffany Haddish and Taylor Swift

    Season 43 Episode 5

    Aired 11/11/2017

    Tiffany Haddish hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan
    6.3/10(279)
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    #18 - Jessica Chastain and Troye Sivan

    Season 43 Episode 11

    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

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  • Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters
    6.2/10(250)
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    #19 - Kevin Hart and Foo Fighters

    Season 43 Episode 9

    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

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  • Charles Barkley and Migos
    5.8/10(238)
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    #20 - Charles Barkley and Migos

    Season 43 Episode 14

    Aired 3/3/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves
    5.5/10(293)
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    #21 - Amy Schumer and Kacey Musgraves

    Season 43 Episode 20

    Aired 5/12/2018

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    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 378 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".