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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 49

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

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 17 - April 13 - Ryan Gosling
    8.7/10(741 votes)

    S49:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 16 - April 6 - Kristen Wiig
    7.7/10(425 votes)

    S49:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 3 - October 28 - Nate Bargatze
    7.6/10(631 votes)

    S49:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 8 - December 16 - Kate McKinnon
    7.5/10(475 votes)

    S49:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 7 - December 9 - Adam Driver
    7.1/10(483 votes)

    S49:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 14 - March 9 - Josh Brolin
    7.0/10(412 votes)

    S49:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 4 - November 11 - Timothée Chalamet
    6.9/10(494 votes)

    S49:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 11 - February 3 - Ayo Edebiri
    6.8/10(469 votes)

    S49:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 19 - May 11 - Maya Rudolph
    6.8/10(320 votes)

    S49:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 20 - May 18 - Jake Gyllenhaal
    6.8/10(308 votes)

    S49:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 6 - December 2 - Emma Stone
    6.5/10(406 votes)

    S49:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 1 - October 14 - Pete Davidson
    6.4/10(562 votes)

    S49:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 5 - November 18 - Jason Momoa
    6.3/10(390 votes)

    S49:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 12 - February 24 - Shane Gillis
    6.1/10(694 votes)

    S49:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 13 - March 2 - Sydney Sweeney
    6.0/10(477 votes)

    S49:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 15 - March 30 - Ramy Youssef
    6.0/10(377 votes)

    S49:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 18 - May 4 - Dua Lipa
    6.0/10(339 votes)

    S49:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 10 - January 27 - Dakota Johnson
    5.7/10(455 votes)

    S49:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 9 - January 20 - Jacob Elordi
    5.4/10(441 votes)

    S49:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 2 - October 21 - Bad Bunny
    5.3/10(584 votes)

    S49:E2

    Rapper and singer Bad Bunny hosts and performs live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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Season 49 Ratings Summary

"April 13 - Ryan Gosling" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 49. It scored 8.7/10 based on 741 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, it aired on 4/13/2024. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "April 6 - Kristen Wiig".