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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 47

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 47 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 47!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 1 - Owen Wilson with Kacey Musgraves
    6.6/10(532 votes)

    #1 - Owen Wilson with Kacey Musgraves

    S47:E1

    Owen Wilson hosts Saturday Night Live on October 2, 2021, with musical guest Kacey Musgraves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 2 - Kim Kardashian West with Halsey
    5.4/10(768 votes)

    #2 - Kim Kardashian West with Halsey

    S47:E2

    Kim Kardashian West hosts Saturday Night Live on October 9, 2021 with musical guest Halsey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 3 - Rami Malek with Young Thug
    7.2/10(528 votes)

    #3 - Rami Malek with Young Thug

    S47:E3

    Rami Malek hosts Saturday Night Live on October 16, 2021 with musical guest Young Thug.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 4 - Jason Sudeikis with Brandi Carlile
    7.5/10(558 votes)

    #4 - Jason Sudeikis with Brandi Carlile

    S47:E4

    Jason Sudeikis hosts Saturday Night Live on October 23, 2021 with musical guest Brandi Carlile.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 5 - Kieran Culkin with Ed Sheeran
    6.9/10(479 votes)

    #5 - Kieran Culkin with Ed Sheeran

    S47:E5

    Kieran Culkin hosts Saturday Night Live on November 6, 2021 with musical guest Ed Sheeran.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 6 - Jonathan Majors with Taylor Swift
    6.4/10(440 votes)

    #6 - Jonathan Majors with Taylor Swift

    S47:E6

    Jonathan Majors hosts Saturday Night Live on November 13, 2021 with musical guest Taylor Swift.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 7 - Simu Liu with Saweetie
    6.7/10(411 votes)

    #7 - Simu Liu with Saweetie

    S47:E7

    Simu Liu hosts Saturday Night Live on November 20, 2021 with musical guest Saweetie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 8 - Billie Eilish
    7.2/10(483 votes)

    #8 - Billie Eilish

    S47:E8

    Billie Eilish hosts and performs as the musical artist. Kate McKinnon returns presenting the CDC Players.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 9 - Paul Rudd
    5.5/10(383 votes)

    #9 - Paul Rudd

    S47:E9

    Actor and People's sexiest man of 2021 hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 10 - Ariana DeBose with Bleachers
    5.8/10(375 votes)

    #10 - Ariana DeBose with Bleachers

    S47:E10

    Ariana DeBose hosts Saturday Night Live on January 15, 2022 with musical guest Bleachers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 11 - Will Forte with Måneskin
    6.7/10(377 votes)

    #11 - Will Forte with Måneskin

    S47:E11

    Will Forte hosts Saturday Night Live on January 22, 2022 with musical guest Måneskin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 12 - Willem Dafoe with Katy Perry
    6.8/10(371 votes)

    #12 - Willem Dafoe with Katy Perry

    S47:E12

    Willem Dafoe hosts Saturday Night Live on January 29, 2022 with musical guest Katy Perry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 13 - John Mulaney with LCD Soundsystem
    7.4/10(447 votes)

    #13 - John Mulaney with LCD Soundsystem

    S47:E13

    John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on February 26, 2022 with musical guest LCD Soundsystem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 14 - Oscar Isaac with Charli XCX
    6.6/10(358 votes)

    #14 - Oscar Isaac with Charli XCX

    S47:E14

    Oscar Isaac hosts Saturday Night Live on March 5, 2022 with musical guest Charli XCX.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 15 - Zoë Kravitz with Rosalía
    6.8/10(330 votes)

    #15 - Zoë Kravitz with Rosalía

    S47:E15

    Zoë Kravitz hosts Saturday Night Live on March 12, 2022 with musical guest Rosalía.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 16 - Jerrod Carmichael with Gunna
    6.5/10(310 votes)

    #16 - Jerrod Carmichael with Gunna

    S47:E16

    Jerrod Carmichael hosts Saturday Night Live on April 2, 2022 with musical guest Gunna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ari Katcher

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 17 - Jake Gyllenhaal with Camila Cabello
    6.6/10(325 votes)

    #17 - Jake Gyllenhaal with Camila Cabello

    S47:E17

    Jake Gyllenhaal hosts Saturday Night Live on April 9, 2022 with musical guest Camila Cabello.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 18 - Lizzo
    6.4/10(405 votes)

    #18 - Lizzo

    S47:E18

    Lizzo hosts and performs as musical guest on Saturday Night Live on April 16, 2022.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 19 - Benedict Cumberbatch with Arcade Fire
    7.4/10(354 votes)

    #19 - Benedict Cumberbatch with Arcade Fire

    S47:E19

    Benedict Cumberbatch hosts Saturday Night Live on May 7, 2022 with musical guest Arcade Fire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 20 - Selena Gomez with Post Malone
    6.7/10(703 votes)

    #20 - Selena Gomez with Post Malone

    S47:E20

    Selena Gomez hosts Saturday Night Live on May 14, 2022 with musical guest Post Malone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Saturday Night Live Season 47 Episode 21 - Natasha Lyonne with Japanese Breakfast
    6.8/10(339 votes)

    #21 - Natasha Lyonne with Japanese Breakfast

    S47:E21

    Natasha Lyonne hosts Saturday Night Live on May 21, 2022 with musical guest Japanese Breakfast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 47 Ratings Summary

"Owen Wilson with Kacey Musgraves" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 47. It scored 6.6/10 based on 532 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/2021. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Kim Kardashian West with Halsey".