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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 44

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Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 44 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 44!

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 44

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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  1. Background image for Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes
    8.3/10(466 votes)

    #1 - Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes

    S44:E19

    "Murder Mystery" actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Adam Sandler hosts with musical guest Shawn Mendes.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  2. Background image for John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett
    8.1/10(408 votes)

    #2 - John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett

    S44:E14

    Comedian John Mulaney hosts with musical guest Thomas Rhett.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  3. Background image for Matt Damon and Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus
    7.4/10(338 votes)

    #3 - Matt Damon and Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus

    S44:E9

    Actor Matt Damon hosts with musical guests Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus.

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  4. Background image for Halsey
    7.0/10(302 votes)

    #4 - Halsey

    S44:E12

    Singer Halsey hosts and performs as musical guest.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  5. Background image for James McAvoy and Meek Mill
    6.9/10(297 votes)

    #5 - James McAvoy and Meek Mill

    S44:E11

    "Glass" actor James McAvoy hosts with musical guest Meek Mill.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  6. Background image for Liev Schreiber and Lil Wayne
    6.8/10(272 votes)

    #6 - Liev Schreiber and Lil Wayne

    S44:E5

    "Ray Donovan" actor Liev Schreiber hosts with musical guest Lil Wayne.

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  7. Background image for Emma Thompson and Jonas Brothers
    6.7/10(234 votes)

    #7 - Emma Thompson and Jonas Brothers

    S44:E20

    "Late Night" actress Emma Thompson hosts with musical guest Jonas Brothers.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  8. Background image for Adam Driver and Kanye West
    6.6/10(463 votes)

    #8 - Adam Driver and Kanye West

    S44:E1

    "BlacKkKlansman" actor Adam Driver hosts with musical guest Kanye West.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  9. Background image for Steve Carell and Ella Mai
    6.6/10(303 votes)

    #9 - Steve Carell and Ella Mai

    S44:E6

    "Beautiful Boy" actor Steve Carell hosts with musical guest Ella Mai.

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  10. Background image for Jason Momoa and Mumford & Sons
    6.6/10(323 votes)

    #10 - Jason Momoa and Mumford & Sons

    S44:E8

    "Aquaman" actor Jason Momoa hosts with musical guest Mumford & Sons.

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  11. Background image for Don Cheadle and Gary Clark Jr.
    6.6/10(265 votes)

    #11 - Don Cheadle and Gary Clark Jr.

    S44:E13

    "Black Monday" actor Don Cheadle hosts with musical guest Gary Clark Jr.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  12. Background image for Kit Harington and Sara Bareilles
    6.6/10(293 votes)

    #12 - Kit Harington and Sara Bareilles

    S44:E17

    "Game of Thrones" actor Kit Harington hosts with musical guest Sara Bareilles.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  13. Background image for Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled
    6.6/10(231 votes)

    #13 - Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled

    S44:E21

    "Avengers: Endgame" actor Paul Rudd hosts with musical guest DJ Khaled

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  14. Background image for Idris Elba and Khalid
    6.5/10(248 votes)

    #14 - Idris Elba and Khalid

    S44:E15

    "Turn Up Charlie" actor Idris Elba hosts with musical guest Khalid.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  15. Background image for Jonah Hill and Maggie Rogers
    6.4/10(298 votes)

    #15 - Jonah Hill and Maggie Rogers

    S44:E4

    Actor and "Mid90s" filmmaker Jonah Hill hosts with musical guest Maggie Rogers.

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  16. Background image for Rachel Brosnahan and Greta Van Fleet
    6.4/10(279 votes)

    #16 - Rachel Brosnahan and Greta Van Fleet

    S44:E10

    "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" actress Rachel Brosnahan hosts with musical guest Greta Van Fleet.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  17. Background image for Emma Stone and BTS
    6.4/10(277 votes)

    #17 - Emma Stone and BTS

    S44:E18

    "The Favourite" actress Emma Stone hosts with musical guest BTS.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  18. Background image for Seth Meyers and Paul Simon
    6.3/10(318 votes)

    #18 - Seth Meyers and Paul Simon

    S44:E3

    Television host and "Saturday Night Live" alum Seth Meyers hosts with musical guest Paul Simon.

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    Director:N/A
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  19. Background image for Claire Foy and Anderson .Paak
    6.3/10(266 votes)

    #19 - Claire Foy and Anderson .Paak

    S44:E7

    "The Girl in the Spider's Web" actress Claire Foy hosts with musical guest Anderson Paak.

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  20. Background image for Sandra Oh and Tame Impala
    6.3/10(254 votes)

    #20 - Sandra Oh and Tame Impala

    S44:E16

    "Killing Eve" actress Sandra Oh hosts with musical guest Tame Impala.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  21. Background image for Awkwafina and Travis Scott
    5.3/10(403 votes)

    #21 - Awkwafina and Travis Scott

    S44:E2

    Actress and rapper Awkwafina hosts with musical guest Travis Scott.

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Season 44 Ratings Summary

"Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 44. It scored 8.3/10 based on 466 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Julio Torres, it aired on 5/4/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett".