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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 45

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 45 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 45!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 1 - Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish
    6.8/10(451 votes)

    #1 - Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish

    S45:E1

    "Zombieland: Double Tap" actor Woody Harrelson hosts with musical guest Billie Eilish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 2 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift
    7.2/10(442 votes)

    #2 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift

    S45:E2

    "Fleabag" actress hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 3 - David Harbour and Camila Cabello
    7.0/10(351 votes)

    #3 - David Harbour and Camila Cabello

    S45:E3

    "Stranger Things" actor David Harbour hosts with musical guest Camila Cabello.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 4 - Chance the Rapper
    7.2/10(376 votes)

    #4 - Chance the Rapper

    S45:E4

    Rapper and actor Chance the Rapper hosts and performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 5 - Kristen Stewart and Coldplay
    5.9/10(389 votes)

    #5 - Kristen Stewart and Coldplay

    S45:E5

    "Charlie's Angels" actress Kristen Stewart hosts with musical guest Coldplay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 6 - Harry Styles
    6.9/10(415 votes)

    #6 - Harry Styles

    S45:E6

    Singer and actor Harry Styles hosts and performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 7 - Will Ferrell and King Princess
    7.5/10(388 votes)

    #7 - Will Ferrell and King Princess

    S45:E7

    Actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Will Ferrell hosts with musical guest King Princess.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 8 - Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby
    6.0/10(398 votes)

    #8 - Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby

    S45:E8

    "Hustlers" actress Jennifer Lopez hosts with musical guest DaBaby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 9 - Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan
    6.6/10(345 votes)

    #9 - Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan

    S45:E9

    "Marriage Story" and "Jojo Rabbit" actress Scarlett Johansson hosts with musical guest Niall Horan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 10 - Eddie Murphy and Lizzo
    8.8/10(872 votes)

    #10 - Eddie Murphy and Lizzo

    S45:E10

    "Dolemite Is My Name" actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Eddie Murphy performs with musical guest Lizzo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 11 - Adam Driver and Halsey
    7.7/10(435 votes)

    #11 - Adam Driver and Halsey

    S45:E11

    "Marriage Story" and "Star Wars" actor Adam Driver performs with musical guest Halsey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 12 - JJ Watt and Luke Combs
    6.1/10(294 votes)

    #12 - JJ Watt and Luke Combs

    S45:E12

    Houston Texans' defensive end JJ Watt performs with musical guest Luke Combs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 13 - RuPaul and Justin Bieber
    6.0/10(343 votes)

    #13 - RuPaul and Justin Bieber

    S45:E13

    RuPaul performs with musical guest Justin Bieber.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 14 - John Mulaney and David Byrne
    7.7/10(390 votes)

    #14 - John Mulaney and David Byrne

    S45:E14

    John Mulaney hosts with musical guest David Byrne

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 15 - Daniel Craig and The Weeknd
    7.2/10(307 votes)

    #15 - Daniel Craig and The Weeknd

    S45:E15

    Daniel Craig hosts with musical guest The Weeknd

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 16 - SNL at Home: Tom Hanks
    6.7/10(359 votes)

    #16 - SNL at Home: Tom Hanks

    S45:E16

    Saturday Night Live returns April 11, 2020, produced entirely remotely from the cast's, celebrities' and musical guests' homes as they practice social distancing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 17 - SNL at Home 2
    6.9/10(278 votes)

    #17 - SNL at Home 2

    S45:E17

    Saturday Night Live returns April 25, 2020 with a show produced entirely remotely from the cast’s, celebrities’ and musical guests’ homes as they practice social distancing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 18 - SNL at Home 3: Kristen Wiig
    5.9/10(243 votes)

    #18 - SNL at Home 3: Kristen Wiig

    S45:E18

    Saturday Night Live closes out Season 45 with a finale show produced entirely remotely from the cast’s, celebrities’ and musical guests’ homes as they practice social distancing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 45 Ratings Summary

"Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 45. It scored 6.8/10 based on 451 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift".