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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 47

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

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 47

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  1. 7.5/10(551 votes)

    #1 - Jason Sudeikis with Brandi Carlile

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

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  2. 7.4/10(437 votes)

    #2 - John Mulaney with LCD Soundsystem

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

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  3. 7.4/10(350 votes)

    #3 - Benedict Cumberbatch with Arcade Fire

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

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  4. 7.2/10(521 votes)

    #4 - Rami Malek with Young Thug

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

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  5. 7.2/10(477 votes)

    #5 - Billie Eilish

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

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  6. 6.9/10(474 votes)

    #6 - Kieran Culkin with Ed Sheeran

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

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  7. 6.8/10(366 votes)

    #7 - Willem Dafoe with Katy Perry

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

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  8. 6.8/10(324 votes)

    #8 - Zoë Kravitz with Rosalía

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

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  9. 6.8/10(336 votes)

    #9 - Natasha Lyonne with Japanese Breakfast

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

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  10. 6.7/10(408 votes)

    #10 - Simu Liu with Saweetie

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

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  11. 6.7/10(373 votes)

    #11 - Will Forte with Måneskin

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

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  12. 6.7/10(700 votes)

    #12 - Selena Gomez with Post Malone

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

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  13. 6.6/10(354 votes)

    #13 - Oscar Isaac with Charli XCX

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

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  14. 6.6/10(321 votes)

    #14 - Jake Gyllenhaal with Camila Cabello

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

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  15. 6.5/10(527 votes)

    #15 - Owen Wilson with Kacey Musgraves

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

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  16. 6.5/10(309 votes)

    #16 - Jerrod Carmichael with Gunna

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

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    Writer:Ari Katcher
  17. 6.4/10(437 votes)

    #17 - Jonathan Majors with Taylor Swift

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

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  18. 6.4/10(403 votes)

    #18 - Lizzo

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

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  19. 5.9/10(370 votes)

    #19 - Ariana DeBose with Bleachers

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

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  20. 5.5/10(381 votes)

    #20 - Paul Rudd

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    Actor and People's sexiest man of 2021 hosts.

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  21. 5.4/10(761 votes)

    #21 - Kim Kardashian West with Halsey

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

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Season 47 Ratings Summary

"Jason Sudeikis with Brandi Carlile" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 47. It scored 7.5/10 based on 551 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/23/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "John Mulaney with LCD Soundsystem".