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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 52

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 52 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 52!

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A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 52 Episode 1 - September 26 - Jalen Brunson
    5.4/10(393 votes)

    S52:E1

    Jalen Brunson hosts Saturday Night Live on September 26, 2026, with musical guest KATSEYE.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 52 Episode 2 - October 3 - Dakota Johnson
    5.4/10(342 votes)

    S52:E2

    Dakota Johnson hosts Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2026, with musical guest Turnstile.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 52 Episode 3 - October 10 - Shane Gillis
    4.5/10(437 votes)

    S52:E3

    Shane Gillis hosts Saturday Night Live on October 10, 2026, with musical guest Rosalía.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 52 Ratings Summary

"September 26 - Jalen Brunson" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 52. It scored 5.4/10 based on 393 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/26/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "October 3 - Dakota Johnson".