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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 51

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 51 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 51!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 1 - October 4 - Bad Bunny
    5.0/10(624 votes)

    #1 - October 4 - Bad Bunny

    S51:E1

    Bad Bunny hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Doja Cat on October 4, 2025.

    Director:Liz Patrick
    Writer:Jack Bensinger

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 2 - October 11 - Amy Poehler
    6.1/10(457 votes)

    #2 - October 11 - Amy Poehler

    S51:E2

    Amy Poehler hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Role Model on October 11, 2025.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jack Bensinger

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 3 - October 18 - Sabrina Carpenter
    6.0/10(436 votes)

    #3 - October 18 - Sabrina Carpenter

    S51:E3

    Sabrina Carpenter hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on October 18, 2025.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jack Bensinger

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 4 - November 1 - Miles Teller
    6.9/10(341 votes)

    #4 - November 1 - Miles Teller

    S51:E4

    Miles Teller hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Brandi Carlile on November 1, 2025.

    Director:Liz Patrick
    Writer:Jack Bensinger

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 5 - November 8 - Nikki Glaser
    6.4/10(332 votes)

    #5 - November 8 - Nikki Glaser

    S51:E5

    Nikki Glaser hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest sombr on November 8, 2025.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jack Bensinger

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 6 - November 15 - Glen Powell
    7.4/10(322 votes)

    #6 - November 15 - Glen Powell

    S51:E6

    Glen Powell hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Olivia Dean on November 15, 2025.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jack Bensinger

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 7 - December 6 - Melissa McCarthy
    6.5/10(273 votes)

    #7 - December 6 - Melissa McCarthy

    S51:E7

    Melissa McCarthy hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Dijon on December 6, 2025.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jack Bensinger

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 8 - December 13 - Josh O'Connor
    5.8/10(233 votes)

    #8 - December 13 - Josh O'Connor

    S51:E8

    Josh O'Connor hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Lily Allen on December 13, 2025.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jack Bensinger

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 9 - December 20 - Ariana Grande
    7.7/10(278 votes)

    #9 - December 20 - Ariana Grande

    S51:E9

    Ariana Grande hosts Saturday Night Live with musical guest Cher on December 20, 2025.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jack Bensinger

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Season 51 Ratings Summary

"October 4 - Bad Bunny" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 51. It scored 5/10 based on 624 votes. Directed by Liz Patrick and written by Jack Bensinger, it aired on 10/4/2025. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "October 11 - Amy Poehler".