The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 50

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.3/10(521 votes)

   #1 - September 28 - Jean Smart

   S50:E19/28/2024

   Jean Smart hosts Saturday Night Live on September 28, 2024, with musical guest Jelly Roll.

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   7.4/10(566 votes)

   #2 - October 5 - Nate Bargatze

   S50:E210/5/2024

   Nate Bargatze hosts Saturday Night Live on October 5, 2024, with musical guest Coldplay.

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   7.6/10(890 votes)

   #3 - Ariana Grande with Stevie Nicks

   S50:E310/12/2024

   Ariana Grande hosts Saturday Night Live on October 12, 2024, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.

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   6.9/10(433 votes)

   #4 - Michael Keaton with Billie Eilish

   S50:E410/19/2024

   Michael Keaton hosts Saturday Night Live on October 19, 2024, with musical guest Billie Eilish.

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   7.4/10(541 votes)

   #5 - John Mulaney with Chappell Roan

   S50:E511/2/2024

   John Mulaney hosts Saturday Night Live on November 2, 2024, with musical guest Chappell Roan.

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   6.0/10(498 votes)

   #6 - Bill Burr with Mk.gee

   S50:E611/9/2024

   Bill Burr hosts Saturday Night Live on November 9, 2024, with musical guest Mk.gee.

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7. 

   6.5/10(465 votes)

   #7 - Charli XCX

   S50:E711/16/2024

   Charli XCX hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on November 16, 2024.

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   6.7/10(412 votes)

   #8 - Paul Mescal with Shaboozey

   S50:E812/7/2024

   Paul Mescal hosts Saturday Night Live on December 7, 2024, with musical guest Shaboozey.

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   6.5/10(394 votes)

   #9 - Chris Rock with Gracie Abrams

   S50:E912/14/2024

   Chris Rock hosts Saturday Night Live on December 14, 2024, with musical guest Gracie Abrams.

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    7.8/10(459 votes)

    #10 - Martin Short with Hozier

    S50:E1012/21/2024

    Martin Short hosts Saturday Night Live on December 21, 2024, with musical guest Hozier.

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    6.5/10(445 votes)

    #11 - Dave Chappelle with GloRilla

    S50:E111/18/2025

    Dave Chappelle hosts Saturday Night Live on January 18, 2025, with musical guest GloRilla.

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    6.9/10(476 votes)

    #12 - Timothée Chalamet

    S50:E121/25/2025

    Timothée Chalamet hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on January 25, 2025.

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    5.5/10(573 votes)

    #13 - SNL50: The Anniversary Special

    S50:E132/16/2025

    The award-winning sketch show celebrates its 50th anniversary live from New York, featuring musical performances, former cast members, special guests and all-time favorite sketches.

    Director:Liz Patrick

    Writers:James Anderson, Steve Higgins, Tina Fey, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, Emily Spivey, John Mulaney, Simon Rich, Kent Sublette, Alison Gates, Ceara O’Sullivan, Colin Jost, Dan Bulla, Dennis McNicholas, Jack Handey, Jake Nordwind, Jim Downey, Jimmy Fowlie, Josh Patten, Megan Callahan-Shah, Michael Che, Mike DiCenzo, Mikey Day, Pete Schultz, Streeter Seidell, Sudi Green, Auguste White

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    Director:Liz Patrick

    Writers:James Anderson, Steve Higgins, Tina Fey, Bryan Tucker, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Paula Pell, Erik Kenward, Emily Spivey, John Mulaney, Simon Rich, Kent Sublette, Alison Gates, Ceara O’Sullivan, Colin Jost, Dan Bulla, Dennis McNicholas, Jack Handey, Jake Nordwind, Jim Downey, Jimmy Fowlie, Josh Patten, Megan Callahan-Shah, Michael Che, Mike DiCenzo, Mikey Day, Pete Schultz, Streeter Seidell, Sudi Green, Auguste White
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    7.2/10(467 votes)

    #14 - Shane Gillis with Tate McRae

    S50:E143/1/2025

    Shane Gillis hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Tate McRae on March 1, 2025.

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    5.5/10(375 votes)

    #15 - Lady Gaga

    S50:E153/8/2025

    Lady Gaga hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on March 8, 2025.

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    7.7/10(419 votes)

    #16 - Mikey Madison with Morgan Wallen

    S50:E163/29/2025

    Mikey Madison hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Morgan Wallen on March 29, 2025.

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    7.0/10(336 votes)

    #17 - Jack Black with Elton John & Brandi Carlile

    S50:E174/5/2025

    Jack Black hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Elton John & Brandi Carlile on April 5, 2025.

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    7.0/10(296 votes)

    #18 - Jon Hamm with Lizzo

    S50:E184/12/2025

    Jon Hamm hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Lizzo on April 12, 2025.

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    6.7/10(284 votes)

    #19 - Quinta Brunson with Benson Boone

    S50:E195/3/2025

    Quinta Brunson hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Benson Boone on May 3, 2025.

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    6.7/10(290 votes)

    #20 - Walton Goggins with Arcade Fire

    S50:E205/10/2025

    Walton Goggins hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Arcade Fire on May 10, 2025.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Scarlett Johansson with Bad Bunny

    S50:E215/17/2025

    Scarlett Johansson hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Bad Bunny on May 17, 2025.

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