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Saturday Night Live S50E17 — April 5 - Jack Black
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Saturday Night Live•Season 50•Episode 17

April 5 - Jack Black

7.0/10 · 356 votesApr 5, 202570 min

Ranked #8 of 21 in Season 50•+0.2 vs season avg

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

Written byCeara Jane O'Sullivan
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Episode Summary

"April 5 - Jack Black" is episode 17 of Saturday Night Live season 50. It scored 7.0/10 from 356 votes, ranking #8 of 21 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Written by Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, it aired on April 5, 2025.

Next: E18 · April 12 - Jon HammBest of Season 50