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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 9 - December 20 - Ariana Grande
    7.5/10(493 votes)

    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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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 13 - February 28 - Connor Storrie
    7.5/10(1183 votes)

    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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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 14 - March 7 - Ryan Gosling
    7.5/10(514 votes)

    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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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 6 - November 15 - Glen Powell
    7.3/10(441 votes)

    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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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 16 - April 4 - Jack Black
    7.1/10(384 votes)

    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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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 12 - January 31 - Alexander Skarsgard
    7.0/10(397 votes)

    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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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 19 - May 9 - Matt Damon
    7.0/10(297 votes)

    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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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 4 - November 1 - Miles Teller
    6.9/10(443 votes)

    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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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 15 - March 14 - Harry Styles
    6.9/10(392 votes)

    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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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 20 - May 16 - Will Ferrell
    6.9/10(301 votes)

    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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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 18 - May 2 - Olivia Rodrigo
    6.8/10(331 votes)

    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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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 17 - April 11 - Colman Domingo
    6.6/10(337 votes)

    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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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 5 - November 8 - Nikki Glaser
    6.5/10(449 votes)

    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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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 7 - December 6 - Melissa McCarthy
    6.5/10(414 votes)

    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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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 10 - January 17 - Finn Wolfhard
    6.4/10(581 votes)

    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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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 3 - October 18 - Sabrina Carpenter
    6.2/10(560 votes)

    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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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 2 - October 11 - Amy Poehler
    6.1/10(549 votes)

    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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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 8 - December 13 - Josh O'Connor
    5.8/10(408 votes)

    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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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 11 - January 24 - Teyana Taylor
    5.3/10(429 votes)

    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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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 51 Episode 1 - October 4 - Bad Bunny
    5.1/10(768 votes)

    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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Season 51 Ratings Summary

"December 20 - Ariana Grande" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 51. It scored 7.5/10 based on 493 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jack Bensinger, it aired on 12/20/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "February 28 - Connor Storrie".