The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 50

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.3/10(532 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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   Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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   7.3/10(585 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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   Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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   7.6/10(915 votes)

   #3 - October 12 - Ariana Grande

   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(450 votes)

   #4 - October 19 - Michael Keaton

   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(554 votes)

   #5 - November 2 - John Mulaney

   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(513 votes)

   #6 - November 9 - Bill Burr

   S50:E611/9/2024

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

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   Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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   6.5/10(476 votes)

   #7 - November 16 - 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(420 votes)

   #8 - December 7 - Paul Mescal

   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(403 votes)

   #9 - December 14 - Chris Rock

   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(472 votes)

    #10 - December 21 - Martin Short

    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(459 votes)

    #11 - January 18 - Dave Chappelle

    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(496 votes)

    #12 - January 25 - 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(604 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:Paula Pell, Lorne Michaels, Erik Kenward, Steve Higgins, Emily Spivey, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, John Mulaney, Bryan Tucker, James Anderson, Simon Rich, Kent Sublette, Alison Gates, Ceara Jane 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:Paula Pell, Lorne Michaels, Erik Kenward, Steve Higgins, Emily Spivey, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, John Mulaney, Bryan Tucker, James Anderson, Simon Rich, Kent Sublette, Alison Gates, Ceara Jane 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(485 votes)

    #14 - March 1 - Shane Gillis

    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(390 votes)

    #15 - March 8 - 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(437 votes)

    #16 - March 29 - Mikey Madison

    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(353 votes)

    #17 - April 5 - Jack Black

    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(316 votes)

    #18 - April 12 - Jon Hamm

    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(302 votes)

    #19 - May 3 - Quinta Brunson

    S50:E195/3/2025

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

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    6.8/10(309 votes)

    #20 - May 10 - Walton Goggins

    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(2 votes)

    #21 - May 17 - Scarlett Johansson

    S50:E215/17/2025

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

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