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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!

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 by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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Network:NBC

Season 45 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 45 is "Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish", rated 6.7/10 from 435 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish" aired on 9/28/2019 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift".

  • Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish
    6.7/10 435 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift
    7.2/10 429 votes

    #2 - 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

  • David Harbour and Camila Cabello
    7.0/10 341 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Chance the Rapper
    7.2/10 362 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Kristen Stewart and Coldplay
    5.9/10 377 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Harry Styles
    6.8/10 402 votes

    #6 - Harry Styles

    Season 45 Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2019

    Singer and actor Harry Styles hosts and performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Julio Torres

  • Will Ferrell and King Princess
    7.4/10 374 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby
    6.0/10 384 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan
    6.5/10 327 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Eddie Murphy and Lizzo
    8.8/10 832 votes

    #10 - 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

  • Adam Driver and Halsey
    7.7/10 421 votes

    #11 - 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

  • JJ Watt and Luke Combs
    6.1/10 284 votes

    #12 - 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

  • RuPaul and Justin Bieber
    5.9/10 332 votes

    #13 - 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

  • John Mulaney and David Byrne
    7.7/10 372 votes

    #14 - 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

  • Daniel Craig and The Weeknd
    7.1/10 294 votes

    #15 - 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

  • SNL At Home: Tom Hanks
    6.7/10 346 votes

    #16 - 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

  • SNL At Home 2
    6.9/10 261 votes

    #17 - 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

  • SNL At Home 3: Kristen Wiig
    5.9/10 235 votes

    #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