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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

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed...

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  1. Background image for Jason Sudeikis with Brandi Carlile
    7.5/10(552 votes)

    #1 - Jason Sudeikis with Brandi Carlile

    S47:E4

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

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  2. Background image for John Mulaney with LCD Soundsystem
    7.4/10(437 votes)

    #2 - John Mulaney with LCD Soundsystem

    S47:E13

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

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  3. Background image for Benedict Cumberbatch with Arcade Fire
    7.4/10(351 votes)

    #3 - Benedict Cumberbatch with Arcade Fire

    S47:E19

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

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  4. Background image for Rami Malek with Young Thug
    7.2/10(521 votes)

    #4 - Rami Malek with Young Thug

    S47:E3

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

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  5. Background image for Billie Eilish
    7.2/10(477 votes)

    #5 - Billie Eilish

    S47:E8

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

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  6. Background image for Kieran Culkin with Ed Sheeran
    6.9/10(474 votes)

    #6 - Kieran Culkin with Ed Sheeran

    S47:E5

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

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  7. Background image for Willem Dafoe with Katy Perry
    6.8/10(366 votes)

    #7 - Willem Dafoe with Katy Perry

    S47:E12

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

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  8. Background image for Zoë Kravitz with Rosalía
    6.8/10(324 votes)

    #8 - Zoë Kravitz with Rosalía

    S47:E15

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

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  9. Background image for Natasha Lyonne with Japanese Breakfast
    6.8/10(336 votes)

    #9 - Natasha Lyonne with Japanese Breakfast

    S47:E21

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

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  10. Background image for Simu Liu with Saweetie
    6.7/10(408 votes)

    #10 - Simu Liu with Saweetie

    S47:E7

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

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  11. Background image for Will Forte with Måneskin
    6.7/10(373 votes)

    #11 - Will Forte with Måneskin

    S47:E11

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

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  12. Background image for Selena Gomez with Post Malone
    6.7/10(700 votes)

    #12 - Selena Gomez with Post Malone

    S47:E20

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

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  13. Background image for Oscar Isaac with Charli XCX
    6.6/10(354 votes)

    #13 - Oscar Isaac with Charli XCX

    S47:E14

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

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  14. Background image for Jake Gyllenhaal with Camila Cabello
    6.6/10(321 votes)

    #14 - Jake Gyllenhaal with Camila Cabello

    S47:E17

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

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  15. Background image for Owen Wilson with Kacey Musgraves
    6.5/10(527 votes)

    #15 - Owen Wilson with Kacey Musgraves

    S47:E1

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

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  16. Background image for Jerrod Carmichael with Gunna
    6.5/10(309 votes)

    #16 - Jerrod Carmichael with Gunna

    S47:E16

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ari Katcher
  17. Background image for Jonathan Majors with Taylor Swift
    6.4/10(437 votes)

    #17 - Jonathan Majors with Taylor Swift

    S47:E6

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

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  18. Background image for Lizzo
    6.4/10(403 votes)

    #18 - Lizzo

    S47:E18

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

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  19. Background image for Ariana DeBose with Bleachers
    5.9/10(370 votes)

    #19 - Ariana DeBose with Bleachers

    S47:E10

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

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  20. Background image for Paul Rudd
    5.5/10(381 votes)

    #20 - Paul Rudd

    S47:E9

    Actor and People's sexiest man of 2021 hosts.

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  21. Background image for Kim Kardashian West with Halsey
    5.4/10(761 votes)

    #21 - Kim Kardashian West with Halsey

    S47:E2

    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 552 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".