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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 45

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

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 45

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  1. 8.8/10(859 votes)

    #1 - Eddie Murphy and Lizzo

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

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  2. 7.7/10(430 votes)

    #2 - Adam Driver and Halsey

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

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  3. 7.7/10(382 votes)

    #3 - John Mulaney and David Byrne

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    John Mulaney hosts with musical guest David Byrne

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  4. 7.5/10(383 votes)

    #4 - Will Ferrell and King Princess

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

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  5. 7.2/10(436 votes)

    #5 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift

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    "Fleabag" actress hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

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  6. 7.2/10(371 votes)

    #6 - Chance the Rapper

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    Rapper and actor Chance the Rapper hosts and performs.

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  7. 7.2/10(303 votes)

    #7 - Daniel Craig and The Weeknd

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    Daniel Craig hosts with musical guest The Weeknd

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  8. 7.0/10(347 votes)

    #8 - David Harbour and Camila Cabello

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

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  9. 6.9/10(272 votes)

    #9 - SNL at Home 2

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    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.

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  10. 6.8/10(410 votes)

    #10 - Harry Styles

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    Singer and actor Harry Styles hosts and performs.

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    Writer:Julio Torres
  11. 6.7/10(445 votes)

    #11 - Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish

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

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  12. 6.7/10(355 votes)

    #12 - SNL at Home: Tom Hanks

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

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  13. 6.5/10(339 votes)

    #13 - Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan

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

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  14. 6.1/10(291 votes)

    #14 - JJ Watt and Luke Combs

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

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  15. 6.0/10(394 votes)

    #15 - Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby

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

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  16. 5.9/10(385 votes)

    #16 - Kristen Stewart and Coldplay

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

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  17. 5.9/10(340 votes)

    #17 - RuPaul and Justin Bieber

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    RuPaul performs with musical guest Justin Bieber.

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  18. 5.9/10(241 votes)

    #18 - SNL at Home 3: Kristen Wiig

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    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.

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Season 45 Ratings Summary

"Eddie Murphy and Lizzo" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 45. It scored 8.8/10 based on 859 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/21/2019. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Adam Driver and Halsey".