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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

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 Eddie Murphy and Lizzo
    8.8/10(860 votes)

    #1 - Eddie Murphy and Lizzo

    S45:E10

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

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  2. Background image for Adam Driver and Halsey
    7.7/10(431 votes)

    #2 - Adam Driver and Halsey

    S45:E11

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

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  3. Background image for John Mulaney and David Byrne
    7.7/10(383 votes)

    #3 - John Mulaney and David Byrne

    S45:E14

    John Mulaney hosts with musical guest David Byrne

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  4. Background image for Will Ferrell and King Princess
    7.5/10(383 votes)

    #4 - Will Ferrell and King Princess

    S45:E7

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

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  5. Background image for Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift
    7.2/10(436 votes)

    #5 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift

    S45:E2

    "Fleabag" actress hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

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  6. Background image for Chance the Rapper
    7.2/10(371 votes)

    #6 - Chance the Rapper

    S45:E4

    Rapper and actor Chance the Rapper hosts and performs.

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  7. Background image for Daniel Craig and The Weeknd
    7.2/10(303 votes)

    #7 - Daniel Craig and The Weeknd

    S45:E15

    Daniel Craig hosts with musical guest The Weeknd

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  8. Background image for David Harbour and Camila Cabello
    7.0/10(347 votes)

    #8 - David Harbour and Camila Cabello

    S45:E3

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

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  9. Background image for SNL at Home 2
    6.9/10(272 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  10. Background image for Harry Styles
    6.8/10(411 votes)

    #10 - Harry Styles

    S45:E6

    Singer and actor Harry Styles hosts and performs.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Julio Torres
  11. Background image for Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish
    6.7/10(445 votes)

    #11 - Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish

    S45:E1

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

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  12. Background image for SNL at Home: Tom Hanks
    6.7/10(355 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  13. Background image for Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan
    6.5/10(339 votes)

    #13 - Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan

    S45:E9

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

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  14. Background image for JJ Watt and Luke Combs
    6.1/10(292 votes)

    #14 - JJ Watt and Luke Combs

    S45:E12

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

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  15. Background image for Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby
    6.0/10(394 votes)

    #15 - Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby

    S45:E8

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

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  16. Background image for Kristen Stewart and Coldplay
    5.9/10(386 votes)

    #16 - Kristen Stewart and Coldplay

    S45:E5

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

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  17. Background image for RuPaul and Justin Bieber
    5.9/10(340 votes)

    #17 - RuPaul and Justin Bieber

    S45:E13

    RuPaul performs with musical guest Justin Bieber.

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  18. Background image for SNL at Home 3: Kristen Wiig
    5.9/10(241 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.

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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 860 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".