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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 1 - October 14 - Pete Davidson
    6.4/10(531 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 2 - Bad Bunny
    5.3/10(547 votes)

    #2 - Bad Bunny

    S49:E2

    Rapper and singer Bad Bunny hosts and performs live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 3 - Nate Bargatze with Foo Fighters
    7.6/10(596 votes)

    #3 - Nate Bargatze with Foo Fighters

    S49:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 4 - Timothée Chalamet with boygenius
    6.9/10(459 votes)

    #4 - Timothée Chalamet with boygenius

    S49:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 5 - Jason Momoa with Tate McRae
    6.3/10(362 votes)

    #5 - Jason Momoa with Tate McRae

    S49:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 6 - Emma Stone with Noah Kahan
    6.5/10(380 votes)

    #6 - Emma Stone with Noah Kahan

    S49:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 7 - Adam Driver with Olivia Rodrigo
    7.1/10(452 votes)

    #7 - Adam Driver with Olivia Rodrigo

    S49:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 8 - Kate McKinnon with Billie Eilish
    7.5/10(444 votes)

    #8 - Kate McKinnon with Billie Eilish

    S49:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 9 - Jacob Elordi with Reneé Rapp
    5.4/10(416 votes)

    #9 - Jacob Elordi with Reneé Rapp

    S49:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 10 - Dakota Johnson with Justin Timberlake
    5.7/10(400 votes)

    #10 - Dakota Johnson with Justin Timberlake

    S49:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 11 - Ayo Edebiri with Jennifer Lopez
    6.8/10(441 votes)

    #11 - Ayo Edebiri with Jennifer Lopez

    S49:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 12 - Shane Gillis with 21 Savage
    6.2/10(662 votes)

    #12 - Shane Gillis with 21 Savage

    S49:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 13 - Sydney Sweeney with Kacey Musgraves
    6.0/10(420 votes)

    #13 - Sydney Sweeney with Kacey Musgraves

    S49:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 14 - Josh Brolin with Ariana Grande
    7.0/10(381 votes)

    #14 - Josh Brolin with Ariana Grande

    S49:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 15 - Ramy Youssef with Travis Scott
    6.0/10(352 votes)

    #15 - Ramy Youssef with Travis Scott

    S49:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 16 - Kristen Wiig with Raye
    7.7/10(396 votes)

    #16 - Kristen Wiig with Raye

    S49:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 17 - Ryan Gosling with Chris Stapleton
    8.7/10(692 votes)

    #17 - Ryan Gosling with Chris Stapleton

    S49:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 18 - Dua Lipa
    6.0/10(306 votes)

    #18 - Dua Lipa

    S49:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 19 - Maya Rudolph with Vampire Weekend
    6.7/10(292 votes)

    #19 - Maya Rudolph with Vampire Weekend

    S49:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 49 Episode 20 - Jake Gyllenhaal with Sabrina Carpenter
    6.8/10(281 votes)

    #20 - Jake Gyllenhaal with Sabrina Carpenter

    S49:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
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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 531 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, "Bad Bunny".