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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 50

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 50 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 50!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 1 - September 28 - Jean Smart
    6.3/10(524 votes)

    #1 - September 28 - Jean Smart

    S50:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 2 - October 5 - Nate Bargatze
    7.4/10(566 votes)

    #2 - October 5 - Nate Bargatze

    S50:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 3 - October 12 - Ariana Grande
    7.6/10(890 votes)

    #3 - October 12 - Ariana Grande

    S50:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 4 - October 19 - Michael Keaton
    6.9/10(434 votes)

    #4 - October 19 - Michael Keaton

    S50:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 5 - November 2 - John Mulaney
    7.4/10(541 votes)

    #5 - November 2 - John Mulaney

    S50:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 6 - November 9 - Bill Burr
    6.0/10(499 votes)

    #6 - November 9 - Bill Burr

    S50:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 7 - November 16 - Charli xcx
    6.5/10(464 votes)

    #7 - November 16 - Charli xcx

    S50:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 8 - December 7 - Paul Mescal
    6.7/10(413 votes)

    #8 - December 7 - Paul Mescal

    S50:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 9 - December 14 - Chris Rock
    6.4/10(395 votes)

    #9 - December 14 - Chris Rock

    S50:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 10 - December 21 - Martin Short
    7.8/10(459 votes)

    #10 - December 21 - Martin Short

    S50:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 11 - January 18 - Dave Chappelle
    6.5/10(441 votes)

    #11 - January 18 - Dave Chappelle

    S50:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 12 - January 25 - Timothée Chalamet
    6.9/10(475 votes)

    #12 - January 25 - Timothée Chalamet

    S50:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 13 - SNL50: The Anniversary Special
    5.4/10(571 votes)

    #13 - SNL50: The Anniversary Special

    S50:E13

    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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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 14 - March 1 - Shane Gillis
    7.2/10(467 votes)

    #14 - March 1 - Shane Gillis

    S50:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 15 - March 8 - Lady Gaga
    5.5/10(376 votes)

    #15 - March 8 - Lady Gaga

    S50:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 16 - March 29 - Mikey Madison
    7.7/10(417 votes)

    #16 - March 29 - Mikey Madison

    S50:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 17 - April 5 - Jack Black
    7.0/10(335 votes)

    #17 - April 5 - Jack Black

    S50:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 18 - April 12 - Jon Hamm
    7.0/10(296 votes)

    #18 - April 12 - Jon Hamm

    S50:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 19 - May 3 - Quinta Brunson
    6.7/10(282 votes)

    #19 - May 3 - Quinta Brunson

    S50:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 20 - May 10 - Walton Goggins
    6.7/10(286 votes)

    #20 - May 10 - Walton Goggins

    S50:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 21 - May 17 - Scarlett Johansson
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - May 17 - Scarlett Johansson

    S50:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 50 Ratings Summary

"September 28 - Jean Smart" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 50. It scored 6.3/10 based on 524 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2024. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "October 5 - Nate Bargatze".