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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 44

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 1 - Adam Driver and Kanye West
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Adam Driver and Kanye West

    S44:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 2 - Awkwafina and Travis Scott
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Awkwafina and Travis Scott

    S44:E2

    Actress and rapper Awkwafina hosts with musical guest Travis Scott.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 3 - Seth Meyers and Paul Simon
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Seth Meyers and Paul Simon

    S44:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 4 - Jonah Hill and Maggie Rogers
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Jonah Hill and Maggie Rogers

    S44:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 5 - Liev Schreiber and Lil Wayne
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Liev Schreiber and Lil Wayne

    S44:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 6 - Steve Carell and Ella Mai
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Steve Carell and Ella Mai

    S44:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 7 - Claire Foy and Anderson .Paak
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Claire Foy and Anderson .Paak

    S44:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 8 - Jason Momoa and Mumford & Sons
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Jason Momoa and Mumford & Sons

    S44:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 9 - Matt Damon and Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Matt Damon and Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus

    S44:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 10 - Rachel Brosnahan and Greta Van Fleet
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Rachel Brosnahan and Greta Van Fleet

    S44:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 11 - James McAvoy and Meek Mill
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - James McAvoy and Meek Mill

    S44:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 12 - Halsey
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Halsey

    S44:E12

    Singer Halsey hosts and performs as musical guest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 13 - Don Cheadle and Gary Clark Jr.
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Don Cheadle and Gary Clark Jr.

    S44:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 14 - John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett

    S44:E14

    Comedian John Mulaney hosts with musical guest Thomas Rhett.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 15 - Idris Elba and Khalid
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Idris Elba and Khalid

    S44:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 16 - Sandra Oh and Tame Impala
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Sandra Oh and Tame Impala

    S44:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 17 - Kit Harington and Sara Bareilles
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Kit Harington and Sara Bareilles

    S44:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 18 - Emma Stone and BTS
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Emma Stone and BTS

    S44:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 19 - Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes

    S44:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 20 - Emma Thompson and Jonas Brothers
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Emma Thompson and Jonas Brothers

    S44:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  21. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 21 - Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled

    S44:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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Season 44 Ratings Summary

"Adam Driver and Kanye West" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 44. It scored 6.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Julio Torres, it aired on 9/29/2018. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Awkwafina and Travis Scott".