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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 50

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

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 50

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  1. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - April 5 - Jack Black

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

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  2. 7.9/10(157 votes)

    #2 - March 29 - Mikey Madison

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

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  3. 7.8/10(404 votes)

    #3 - December 21 - Martin Short

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

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  4. 7.6/10(827 votes)

    #4 - October 12 - Ariana Grande

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

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  5. 7.4/10(510 votes)

    #5 - October 5 - Nate Bargatze

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

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  6. 7.4/10(488 votes)

    #6 - November 2 - John Mulaney

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

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  7. 7.4/10(360 votes)

    #7 - March 1 - Shane Gillis

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

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  8. 6.9/10(390 votes)

    #8 - October 19 - Michael Keaton

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

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  9. 6.9/10(396 votes)

    #9 - January 25 - Timothée Chalamet

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

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  10. 6.7/10(357 votes)

    #10 - December 7 - Paul Mescal

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

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  11. 6.5/10(409 votes)

    #11 - November 16 - Charli xcx

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

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  12. 6.5/10(376 votes)

    #12 - January 18 - Dave Chappelle

    S50:E11

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

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  13. 6.4/10(489 votes)

    #13 - September 28 - Jean Smart

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

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  14. 6.4/10(344 votes)

    #14 - December 14 - Chris Rock

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

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  15. 6.1/10(442 votes)

    #15 - November 9 - Bill Burr

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

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  16. 5.5/10(238 votes)

    #16 - March 8 - Lady Gaga

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

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  17. 5.3/10(475 votes)

    #17 - SNL50: The Anniversary Special

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    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.

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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, James Downey, Jimmy Fowlie, Josh Patten, Megan Callahan-Shah, Michael Che, Mike DiCenzo, Mikey Day, Pete Schultz, Streeter Seidell, Sudi Green
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    #18 - April 12 - Jon Hamm

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

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Season 50 Ratings Summary

"April 5 - Jack Black" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 50. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/5/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "March 29 - Mikey Madison".