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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 12 - February 4 - Pedro Pascal
    8.5/10(863 votes)

    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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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 8 - December 10 - Steve Martin & Martin Short
    7.7/10(469 votes)

    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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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 10 - January 21 - Aubrey Plaza
    7.3/10(522 votes)

    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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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 16 - April 1 - Quinta Brunson
    7.2/10(357 votes)

    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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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 9 - December 17 - Austin Butler
    7.1/10(405 votes)

    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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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 15 - March 11 - Jenna Ortega
    6.9/10(420 votes)

    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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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 6 - November 12 - Dave Chappelle
    6.8/10(504 votes)

    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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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 14 - March 4 - Travis Kelce
    6.8/10(413 votes)

    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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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 7 - December 3 - Keke Palmer
    6.5/10(382 votes)

    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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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 13 - February 25 - Woody Harrelson
    6.3/10(379 votes)

    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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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 17 - April 8 - Molly Shannon
    6.3/10(333 votes)

    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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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 18 - April 15 - Ana de Armas
    6.3/10(347 votes)

    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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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 4 - October 29 - Jack Harlow
    6.2/10(421 votes)

    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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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 11 - January 28 - Michael B. Jordan
    6.2/10(370 votes)

    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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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 2 - October 8 - Brendan Gleeson
    6.1/10(485 votes)

    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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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 1 - October 1 - Miles Teller
    5.9/10(558 votes)

    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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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 5 - November 5 - Amy Schumer
    5.7/10(447 votes)

    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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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 48 Episode 3 - October 15 - Megan Thee Stallion
    5.0/10(557 votes)

    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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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 863 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, it aired on 2/4/2023. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "December 10 - Steve Martin & Martin Short".