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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 48

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

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 48

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 February 4 - Pedro Pascal
    8.5/10(809 votes)

    #1 - February 4 - Pedro Pascal

    S48:E12

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. Background image for December 10 - Steve Martin & Martin Short
    7.6/10(436 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. Background image for January 21 - Aubrey Plaza
    7.2/10(489 votes)

    #3 - January 21 - Aubrey Plaza

    S48:E10

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

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  4. Background image for December 17 - Austin Butler
    7.1/10(377 votes)

    #4 - December 17 - Austin Butler

    S48:E9

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

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  5. Background image for April 1 - Quinta Brunson
    7.1/10(328 votes)

    #5 - April 1 - Quinta Brunson

    S48:E16

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kate Peterman
  6. Background image for November 12 - Dave Chappelle
    6.9/10(469 votes)

    #6 - November 12 - Dave Chappelle

    S48:E6

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

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  7. Background image for March 4 - Travis Kelce
    6.8/10(377 votes)

    #7 - March 4 - Travis Kelce

    S48:E14

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

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  8. Background image for March 11 - Jenna Ortega
    6.8/10(386 votes)

    #8 - March 11 - Jenna Ortega

    S48:E15

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

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  9. Background image for December 3 - Keke Palmer
    6.5/10(352 votes)

    #9 - December 3 - Keke Palmer

    S48:E7

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

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  10. Background image for February 25 - Woody Harrelson
    6.3/10(353 votes)

    #10 - February 25 - Woody Harrelson

    S48:E13

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

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  11. Background image for April 8 - Molly Shannon
    6.3/10(306 votes)

    #11 - April 8 - Molly Shannon

    S48:E17

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

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  12. Background image for October 29 - Jack Harlow
    6.2/10(396 votes)

    #12 - October 29 - Jack Harlow

    S48:E4

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

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  13. Background image for January 28 - Michael B. Jordan
    6.2/10(343 votes)

    #13 - January 28 - Michael B. Jordan

    S48:E11

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

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  14. Background image for April 15 - Ana de Armas
    6.2/10(317 votes)

    #14 - April 15 - Ana de Armas

    S48:E18

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

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  15. Background image for October 8 - Brendan Gleeson
    6.0/10(457 votes)

    #15 - October 8 - Brendan Gleeson

    S48:E2

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

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  16. Background image for October 1 - Miles Teller
    5.9/10(531 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kent Sublette
  17. Background image for November 5 - Amy Schumer
    5.7/10(426 votes)

    #17 - November 5 - Amy Schumer

    S48:E5

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

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  18. Background image for October 15 - Megan Thee Stallion
    4.9/10(530 votes)

    #18 - October 15 - Megan Thee Stallion

    S48:E3

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

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Season 48 Ratings Summary

"February 4 - Pedro Pascal" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 48. It scored 8.5/10 based on 809 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/4/2023. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "December 10 - Steve Martin & Martin Short".