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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 46

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

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 46

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  1. 7.8/10(421 votes)

    #1 - Anya Taylor-Joy with Lil Nas X

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    S46:E20

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

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  2. 7.2/10(739 votes)

    #2 - Adele with H.E.R.

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    Adele hosts with musical guest H.E.R.

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  3. 7.2/10(556 votes)

    #3 - Dave Chappelle with Foo Fighters

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    Dave Chappelle hosts with musical guest Foo Fighters.

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  4. 7.1/10(482 votes)

    #4 - Timothée Chalamet with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

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

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  5. 6.9/10(447 votes)

    #5 - John Mulaney with The Strokes

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    John Mulaney hosts with musical guest The Strokes.

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  6. 6.9/10(340 votes)

    #6 - Carey Mulligan with Kid Cudi

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    Carey Mulligan hosts with musical guest Kid Cudi.

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  7. 6.9/10(353 votes)

    #7 - Keegan-Michael Key with Olivia Rodrigo

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    Keegan-Michael Key hosts with musical guest Olivia Rodrigo.

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  8. 6.8/10(554 votes)

    #8 - Bill Burr with Jack White

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    Bill Burr hosts with musical guest Jack White.

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  9. 6.8/10(387 votes)

    #9 - Kristen Wiig with Dua Lipa

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    Kristen Wiig hosts with musical guest Dua Lipa.

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  10. 6.5/10(352 votes)

    #10 - Jason Bateman with Morgan Wallen

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    Jason Bateman hosts with musical guest Morgan Wallen.

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  11. 6.5/10(390 votes)

    #11 - Regé-Jean Page with Bad Bunny

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    Regé-Jean Page hosts with musical guest Bad Bunny.

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  12. 6.4/10(517 votes)

    #12 - Chris Rock with Megan Thee Stallion

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    Chris Rock hosts with musical guest Megan Thee Stallion.

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  13. 6.4/10(445 votes)

    #13 - Dan Levy with Phoebe Bridgers

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    Dan Levy hosts with musical guest Phoebe Bridgers.

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    Writer:Julio Torres
  14. 6.4/10(335 votes)

    #14 - Daniel Kaluuya with St. Vincent

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    S46:E16

    Daniel Kaluuya hosts with musical guest St. Vincent.

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    Writer:Julio Torres
  15. 6.3/10(302 votes)

    #15 - Nick Jonas

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    S46:E14

    Nick Jonas is host and musical guest.

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  16. 6.1/10(420 votes)

    #16 - John Krasinski with Machine Gun Kelly

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    John Krasinski hosts with musical guest Machine Gun Kelly.

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  17. 6.1/10(348 votes)

    #17 - Maya Rudolph with Jack Harlow

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    Maya Rudolph hosts with musical guest Jack Harlow.

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  18. 6.0/10(359 votes)

    #18 - Regina King with Nathaniel Rateliff

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    Regina King hosts with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff.

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  19. 5.8/10(427 votes)

    #19 - Issa Rae with Justin Bieber

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    Issa Rae hosts with musical guest Justin Bieber.

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  20. 4.7/10(894 votes)

    #20 - Elon Musk with Miley Cyrus

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    Elon Musk hosts with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

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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 421 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/22/2021. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Adele with H.E.R.".