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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. 7.9/10(312 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. 7.8/10(416 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. 7.6/10(838 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 7.4/10(520 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 7.4/10(499 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. 7.3/10(388 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. 7.2/10(216 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. 6.9/10(401 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(416 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(370 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(422 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(390 votes)

    #12 - January 18 - Dave Chappelle

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

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  13. 6.4/10(494 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(354 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(457 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. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. 5.6/10(300 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. 5.3/10(502 votes)

    #18 - 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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    #19 - May 3 - Quinta Brunson

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

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    #20 - May 10 - Walton Goggins

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

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    #21 - May 17 - Scarlett Johansson

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

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Season 50 Ratings Summary

"March 29 - Mikey Madison" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 50. It scored 7.9/10 based on 312 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/29/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "December 21 - Martin Short".