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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 48

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 48 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 48!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 1 - October 1 - Miles Teller
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - October 1 - Miles Teller

    S48:E1

    Miles Teller hosts the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on October 1, 2022, with musical guest Kendrick Lamar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Kent Sublette, Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 2 - October 8 - Brendan Gleeson
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - October 8 - Brendan Gleeson

    S48:E2

    Brendan Gleeson hosts Saturday Night Live on October 8, 2022, with musical guest Willow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 3 - October 15 - Megan Thee Stallion
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - October 15 - Megan Thee Stallion

    S48:E3

    Megan Thee Stallion hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on October 15, 2022.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 4 - October 29 - Jack Harlow
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - October 29 - Jack Harlow

    S48:E4

    Jack Harlow is the host and musical guest for Saturday Night Live on October 29, 2022.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 5 - November 5 - Amy Schumer
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - November 5 - Amy Schumer

    S48:E5

    Amy Schumer hosts Saturday Night Live on November 5, 2022, with musical guest Steve Lacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 6 - November 12 - Dave Chappelle
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - November 12 - Dave Chappelle

    S48:E6

    Dave Chappelle hosts Saturday Night Live on November 12, 2022, with musical guest Black Star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 7 - December 3 - Keke Palmer
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - December 3 - Keke Palmer

    S48:E7

    Keke Palmer hosts Saturday Night Live on December 3, 2022, with musical guest SZA.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 8 - December 10 - Steve Martin & Martin Short
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #8 - December 10 - Steve Martin & Martin Short

    S48:E8

    Steve Martin and Martin Short host Saturday Night Live on December 10, 2022, with musical guest Brandi Carlile.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 9 - December 17 - Austin Butler
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #9 - December 17 - Austin Butler

    S48:E9

    Austin Butler hosts Saturday Night Live on December 17, 2022, with musical guest Lizzo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 10 - January 21 - Aubrey Plaza
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #10 - January 21 - Aubrey Plaza

    S48:E10

    Aubrey Plaza hosts Saturday Night Live on January 21, 2023, with musical guest Sam Smith.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 11 - January 28 - Michael B. Jordan
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - January 28 - Michael B. Jordan

    S48:E11

    Michael B. Jordan hosts Saturday Night Live on January 28, 2023, with musical guest Lil Baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 12 - February 4 - Pedro Pascal
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - February 4 - Pedro Pascal

    S48:E12

    Pedro Pascal hosts Saturday Night Live on February 4, 2023, with musical guest Coldplay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 13 - February 25 - Woody Harrelson
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - February 25 - Woody Harrelson

    S48:E13

    Woody Harrelson hosts Saturday Night Live on February 25, 2023, with musical guest Jack White.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 14 - March 4 - Travis Kelce
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - March 4 - Travis Kelce

    S48:E14

    Travis Kelce hosts Saturday Night Live on March 4, 2023, with musical guest Kelsea Ballerini.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 15 - March 11 - Jenna Ortega
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - March 11 - Jenna Ortega

    S48:E15

    Jenna Ortega hosts Saturday Night Live on March 11, 2023, with musical guest The 1975.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 16 - April 1 - Quinta Brunson
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - April 1 - Quinta Brunson

    S48:E16

    Quinta Brunson hosts Saturday Night Live on April 1, 2023, with musical guest Lil Yachty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Kate Peterman, Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 17 - April 8 - Molly Shannon
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #17 - April 8 - Molly Shannon

    S48:E17

    Molly Shannon hosts Saturday Night Live on April 8, 2023, with musical guest Jonas Brothers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 18 - April 15 - Ana de Armas
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - April 15 - Ana de Armas

    S48:E18

    Ana de Armas hosts Saturday Night Live on April 15, 2023, with musical guest Karol G.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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Season 48 Ratings Summary

"October 1 - Miles Teller" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 48. It scored 7.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Kent Sublette, Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, it aired on 10/1/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "October 8 - Brendan Gleeson".