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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 46

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 46 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 46!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 20 - Anya Taylor-Joy with Lil Nas X
    7.8/10(440 votes)

    S46:E20

    Anya Taylor-Joy hosts with musical guest Lil Nas X.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 4 - Adele with H.E.R.
    7.2/10(752 votes)

    S46:E4

    Adele hosts with musical guest H.E.R.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 6 - Dave Chappelle with Foo Fighters
    7.2/10(574 votes)

    S46:E6

    Dave Chappelle hosts with musical guest Foo Fighters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 8 - Timothée Chalamet with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
    7.1/10(497 votes)

    S46:E8

    Timothée Chalamet hosts with musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 5 - John Mulaney with The Strokes
    6.9/10(460 votes)

    S46:E5

    John Mulaney hosts with musical guest The Strokes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 17 - Carey Mulligan with Kid Cudi
    6.9/10(348 votes)

    S46:E17

    Carey Mulligan hosts with musical guest Kid Cudi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 19 - Keegan-Michael Key with Olivia Rodrigo
    6.9/10(367 votes)

    S46:E19

    Keegan-Michael Key hosts with musical guest Olivia Rodrigo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 2 - Bill Burr with Jack White
    6.8/10(574 votes)

    S46:E2

    Bill Burr hosts with musical guest Jack White.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 9 - Kristen Wiig with Dua Lipa
    6.8/10(406 votes)

    S46:E9

    Kristen Wiig hosts with musical guest Dua Lipa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 7 - Jason Bateman with Morgan Wallen
    6.5/10(367 votes)

    S46:E7

    Jason Bateman hosts with musical guest Morgan Wallen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 11 - Dan Levy with Phoebe Bridgers
    6.5/10(455 votes)

    S46:E11

    Dan Levy hosts with musical guest Phoebe Bridgers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 13 - Regé-Jean Page with Bad Bunny
    6.5/10(404 votes)

    S46:E13

    Regé-Jean Page hosts with musical guest Bad Bunny.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 1 - Chris Rock with Megan Thee Stallion
    6.4/10(534 votes)

    S46:E1

    Chris Rock hosts with musical guest Megan Thee Stallion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 16 - Daniel Kaluuya with St. Vincent
    6.4/10(350 votes)

    S46:E16

    Daniel Kaluuya hosts with musical guest St. Vincent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 14 - Nick Jonas
    6.3/10(315 votes)

    S46:E14

    Nick Jonas is host and musical guest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 10 - John Krasinski with Machine Gun Kelly
    6.1/10(434 votes)

    S46:E10

    John Krasinski hosts with musical guest Machine Gun Kelly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 15 - Maya Rudolph with Jack Harlow
    6.1/10(365 votes)

    S46:E15

    Maya Rudolph hosts with musical guest Jack Harlow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 12 - Regina King with Nathaniel Rateliff
    6.0/10(372 votes)

    S46:E12

    Regina King hosts with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 3 - Issa Rae with Justin Bieber
    5.8/10(440 votes)

    S46:E3

    Issa Rae hosts with musical guest Justin Bieber.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 46 Episode 18 - Elon Musk with Miley Cyrus
    4.6/10(919 votes)

    S46:E18

    Elon Musk hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 46 Ratings Summary

"Anya Taylor-Joy with Lil Nas X" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 46. It scored 7.8/10 based on 440 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/22/2021. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Adele with H.E.R.".