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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!

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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  • Eddie Murphy and Lizzo
    8.8/10(851)
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    #1 - Eddie Murphy and Lizzo

    Season 45 Episode 10

    Aired 12/21/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Adam Driver and Halsey
    7.7/10(424)
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    #2 - Adam Driver and Halsey

    Season 45 Episode 11

    Aired 1/25/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • John Mulaney and David Byrne
    7.7/10(377)
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    #3 - John Mulaney and David Byrne

    Season 45 Episode 14

    Aired 2/29/2020

    John Mulaney hosts with musical guest David Byrne

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Will Ferrell and King Princess
    7.5/10(379)
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    #4 - Will Ferrell and King Princess

    Season 45 Episode 7

    Aired 11/23/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift
    7.2/10(433)
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    #5 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift

    Season 45 Episode 2

    Aired 10/5/2019

    "Fleabag" actress hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Chance the Rapper
    7.2/10(369)
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    #6 - Chance the Rapper

    Season 45 Episode 4

    Aired 10/26/2019

    Rapper and actor Chance the Rapper hosts and performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Daniel Craig and The Weeknd
    7.2/10(299)
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    #7 - Daniel Craig and The Weeknd

    Season 45 Episode 15

    Aired 3/7/2020

    Daniel Craig hosts with musical guest The Weeknd

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • David Harbour and Camila Cabello
    7.0/10(344)
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    #8 - David Harbour and Camila Cabello

    Season 45 Episode 3

    Aired 10/12/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • SNL at Home 2
    6.9/10(269)
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    #9 - SNL at Home 2

    Season 45 Episode 17

    Aired 4/25/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Harry Styles
    6.8/10(405)
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    #10 - Harry Styles

    Season 45 Episode 6

    Aired 11/16/2019

    Singer and actor Harry Styles hosts and performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

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  • Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish
    6.7/10(440)
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    #11 - Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish

    Season 45 Episode 1

    Aired 9/28/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • SNL at Home: Tom Hanks
    6.7/10(351)
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    #12 - SNL at Home: Tom Hanks

    Season 45 Episode 16

    Aired 4/11/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan
    6.5/10(334)
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    #13 - Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan

    Season 45 Episode 9

    Aired 12/14/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • JJ Watt and Luke Combs
    6.1/10(289)
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    #14 - JJ Watt and Luke Combs

    Season 45 Episode 12

    Aired 2/1/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby
    6.0/10(391)
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    #15 - Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby

    Season 45 Episode 8

    Aired 12/7/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Kristen Stewart and Coldplay
    5.9/10(381)
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    #16 - Kristen Stewart and Coldplay

    Season 45 Episode 5

    Aired 11/2/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • RuPaul and Justin Bieber
    5.9/10(338)
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    #17 - RuPaul and Justin Bieber

    Season 45 Episode 13

    Aired 2/8/2020

    RuPaul performs with musical guest Justin Bieber.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • SNL at Home 3: Kristen Wiig
    5.9/10(239)
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    #18 - SNL at Home 3: Kristen Wiig

    Season 45 Episode 18

    Aired 5/9/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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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 851 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".