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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 1 - October 4 - Bad Bunny
    5.1/10(743 votes)

    #1 - October 4 - Bad Bunny

    S51:E1

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

    Director:Liz Patrick
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 2 - October 11 - Amy Poehler
    6.1/10(532 votes)

    #2 - October 11 - Amy Poehler

    S51:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 3 - October 18 - Sabrina Carpenter
    6.2/10(542 votes)

    #3 - October 18 - Sabrina Carpenter

    S51:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 4 - November 1 - Miles Teller
    6.9/10(427 votes)

    #4 - November 1 - Miles Teller

    S51:E4

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

    Director:Liz Patrick
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 5 - November 8 - Nikki Glaser
    6.4/10(428 votes)

    #5 - November 8 - Nikki Glaser

    S51:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 6 - November 15 - Glen Powell
    7.3/10(421 votes)

    #6 - November 15 - Glen Powell

    S51:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 7 - December 6 - Melissa McCarthy
    6.5/10(396 votes)

    #7 - December 6 - Melissa McCarthy

    S51:E7

    Actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy hosts and musical guest, singer Dijon, performs live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 8 - December 13 - Josh O'Connor
    5.8/10(364 votes)

    #8 - December 13 - Josh O'Connor

    S51:E8

    Actor Josh O'Connor hosts and musical guest, singer songwriter Lily Allen, performs live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 9 - December 20 - Ariana Grande
    7.5/10(475 votes)

    #9 - December 20 - Ariana Grande

    S51:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 10 - January 17 - Finn Wolfhard
    6.3/10(562 votes)

    #10 - January 17 - Finn Wolfhard

    S51:E10

    Finn Wolfhard hosts Saturday Night Live on January 17, 2026, with musical guest A$AP Rocky.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 11 - January 24 - Teyana Taylor
    5.3/10(409 votes)

    #11 - January 24 - Teyana Taylor

    S51:E11

    Teyana Taylor hosts Saturday Night Live on January 24, 2026, with musical guest Geese.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 12 - January 31 - Alexander Skarsgard
    6.9/10(377 votes)

    #12 - January 31 - Alexander Skarsgard

    S51:E12

    Alexander Skarsgård hosts Saturday Night Live on January 31, 2026, with musical guest Cardi B.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 13 - February 28 - Connor Storrie
    7.5/10(1163 votes)

    #13 - February 28 - Connor Storrie

    S51:E13

    Connor Storrie hosts Saturday Night Live on February 28, 2026, with musical guest Mumford & Sons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 14 - March 7 - Ryan Gosling
    7.5/10(488 votes)

    #14 - March 7 - Ryan Gosling

    S51:E14

    Ryan Gosling hosts Saturday Night Live on March 7, 2026, with musical guest Gorillaz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 15 - March 14 - Harry Styles
    6.9/10(372 votes)

    #15 - March 14 - Harry Styles

    S51:E15

    Harry Styles hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on March 14, 2026.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 16 - April 4 - Jack Black
    7.1/10(360 votes)

    #16 - April 4 - Jack Black

    S51:E16

    Jack Black hosts Saturday Night Live on April 4, 2026, with musical guest Jack White.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 17 - April 11 - Colman Domingo
    6.6/10(313 votes)

    #17 - April 11 - Colman Domingo

    S51:E17

    Colman Domingo hosts Saturday Night Live on April 11, 2026, with musical guest Anitta.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 18 - May 2 - Olivia Rodrigo
    6.8/10(308 votes)

    #18 - May 2 - Olivia Rodrigo

    S51:E18

    Olivia Rodrigo hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on May 2, 2026.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 19 - May 9 - Matt Damon
    7.0/10(275 votes)

    #19 - May 9 - Matt Damon

    S51:E19

    Matt Damon hosts Saturday Night Live on May 9, 2026, with musical guest Noah Kahan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 20 - May 16 - Will Ferrell
    6.9/10(277 votes)

    #20 - May 16 - Will Ferrell

    S51:E20

    Will Ferrell hosts Saturday Night Live on May 16, 2026, with musical guest Paul McCartney.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ceara Jane O'Sullivan

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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 5.1/10 based on 743 votes. Directed by Liz Patrick and written by Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger, it aired on 10/4/2025. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "October 11 - Amy Poehler".