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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 49

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Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 49 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 49!

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 49

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 October 14 - Pete Davidson
    6.4/10(526 votes)

    #1 - October 14 - Pete Davidson

    S49:E1

    Pete Davidson hosts the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on October 14, 2023, with musical guest Ice Spice.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for October 21 - Bad Bunny
    5.3/10(538 votes)

    #2 - October 21 - Bad Bunny

    S49:E2

    Rapper and singer Bad Bunny hosts and performs live.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for October 28 - Nate Bargatze
    7.6/10(586 votes)

    #3 - October 28 - Nate Bargatze

    S49:E3

    Nate Bargatze hosts Saturday Night Live on October 28, 2023, with musical guest Foo Fighters.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for November 11 - Timothée Chalamet
    6.9/10(449 votes)

    #4 - November 11 - Timothée Chalamet

    S49:E4

    Timothée Chalamet hosts Saturday Night Live on November 11, 2023, with musical guest boygenius.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for November 18 - Jason Momoa
    6.3/10(358 votes)

    #5 - November 18 - Jason Momoa

    S49:E5

    Jason Momoa hosts Saturday Night Live on November 18, 2023, with musical guest Tate McRae.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for December 2 - Emma Stone
    6.5/10(374 votes)

    #6 - December 2 - Emma Stone

    S49:E6

    Emma Stone hosts Saturday Night Live on December 2, 2023, with musical guest Noah Kahan.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for December 9 - Adam Driver
    7.1/10(443 votes)

    #7 - December 9 - Adam Driver

    S49:E7

    Adam Driver hosts Saturday Night Live on December 9, 2023, with musical guest Olivia Rodrigo.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for December 16 - Kate McKinnon
    7.5/10(436 votes)

    #8 - December 16 - Kate McKinnon

    S49:E8

    Kate McKinnon hosts Saturday Night Live on December 16, 2023, with musical guest Billie Eilish.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for January 20 - Jacob Elordi
    5.4/10(411 votes)

    #9 - January 20 - Jacob Elordi

    S49:E9

    Jacob Elordi hosts Saturday Night Live on January 20, 2024, with musical guest Reneé Rapp.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for January 27 - Dakota Johnson
    5.7/10(398 votes)

    #10 - January 27 - Dakota Johnson

    S49:E10

    Dakota Johnson hosts Saturday Night Live on January 27, 2024, with musical guest Justin Timberlake.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for February 3 - Ayo Edebiri
    6.8/10(432 votes)

    #11 - February 3 - Ayo Edebiri

    S49:E11

    Ayo Edebiri hosts Saturday Night Live on February 3, 2024, with musical guest Jennifer Lopez.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for February 24 - Shane Gillis
    6.2/10(655 votes)

    #12 - February 24 - Shane Gillis

    S49:E12

    Shane Gillis hosts Saturday Night Live on February 24, 2024, with musical guest 21 Savage.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for March 2 - Sydney Sweeney
    5.9/10(411 votes)

    #13 - March 2 - Sydney Sweeney

    S49:E13

    Sydney Sweeney hosts Saturday Night Live on March 2, 2024, with musical guest Kacey Musgraves.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for March 9 - Josh Brolin
    7.0/10(374 votes)

    #14 - March 9 - Josh Brolin

    S49:E14

    Josh Brolin hosts Saturday Night Live on March 9, 2024, with musical guest Ariana Grande.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for March 30 - Ramy Youssef
    6.0/10(346 votes)

    #15 - March 30 - Ramy Youssef

    S49:E15

    Ramy Youssef hosts Saturday Night Live on March 30, 2024, with musical guest Travis Scott.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for April 6 - Kristen Wiig
    7.7/10(387 votes)

    #16 - April 6 - Kristen Wiig

    S49:E16

    Kristen Wiig hosts Saturday Night Live on April 6, 2024, with musical guest Raye.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for April 13 - Ryan Gosling
    8.7/10(677 votes)

    #17 - April 13 - Ryan Gosling

    S49:E17

    Ryan Gosling hosts Saturday Night Live on April 13, 2024, with musical guest Chris Stapleton.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for May 4 - Dua Lipa
    6.0/10(294 votes)

    #18 - May 4 - Dua Lipa

    S49:E18

    Dua Lipa hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on May 4, 2024.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for May 11 - Maya Rudolph
    6.7/10(280 votes)

    #19 - May 11 - Maya Rudolph

    S49:E19

    Maya Rudolph hosts Saturday Night Live on May 11, 2024, with musical guest Vampire Weekend.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for May 18 - Jake Gyllenhaal
    6.8/10(268 votes)

    #20 - May 18 - Jake Gyllenhaal

    S49:E20

    Jake Gyllenhaal hosts Saturday Night Live on May 18, 2024, with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 49 Ratings Summary

"October 14 - Pete Davidson" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 49. It scored 6.4/10 based on 526 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2023. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "October 21 - Bad Bunny".