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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 10 - Eddie Murphy and Lizzo
    8.8/10(887 votes)

    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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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 11 - Adam Driver and Halsey
    7.7/10(445 votes)

    S45:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 14 - John Mulaney and David Byrne
    7.7/10(398 votes)

    S45:E14

    John Mulaney hosts with musical guest David Byrne

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 7 - Will Ferrell and King Princess
    7.5/10(396 votes)

    S45:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 2 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift
    7.2/10(448 votes)

    S45:E2

    "Fleabag" actress hosts with musical guest Taylor Swift.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 4 - Chance the Rapper
    7.2/10(382 votes)

    S45:E4

    Rapper and actor Chance the Rapper hosts and performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 15 - Daniel Craig and The Weeknd
    7.2/10(316 votes)

    S45:E15

    Daniel Craig hosts with musical guest The Weeknd

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 3 - David Harbour and Camila Cabello
    7.0/10(356 votes)

    S45:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 6 - Harry Styles
    6.9/10(423 votes)

    S45:E6

    Singer and actor Harry Styles hosts and performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 17 - SNL at Home 2
    6.9/10(285 votes)

    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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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 1 - Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish
    6.8/10(459 votes)

    S45:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 16 - SNL at Home: Tom Hanks
    6.7/10(364 votes)

    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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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 9 - Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan
    6.6/10(355 votes)

    S45:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 12 - JJ Watt and Luke Combs
    6.1/10(300 votes)

    S45:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 8 - Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby
    6.0/10(404 votes)

    S45:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 13 - RuPaul and Justin Bieber
    6.0/10(350 votes)

    S45:E13

    RuPaul performs with musical guest Justin Bieber.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 45 Episode 5 - Kristen Stewart and Coldplay
    5.9/10(393 votes)

    S45:E5

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

    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(251 votes)

    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

"Eddie Murphy and Lizzo" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 45. It scored 8.8/10 based on 887 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/21/2019. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Adam Driver and Halsey".