The Best Episodes Written By Al Franken

Every TV Episode Written by Al Franken Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray

    Missing info
    S5:E16

    Sketches include ""Burt's Not Angry,"" ""Vomitorium,"" ""The Burt Book,"" ""Be a Pepper,"" and ""Baba Wawa at Large."" Anne Murray performs ""Lucky Me.""

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  2. Background image for O.J. Simpson/Ashford and Simpson
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - O.J. Simpson/Ashford and Simpson

    Missing info
    S3:E12

    Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include--"Gilda Answers Audience Questions", "Samurai Night Fever", "Great Moments In Sports", "The Mohawk Master", "The Raid On Nicosia", "Voodoo", "The Franken & Davis Show", "Mandingo II", "E. Buzz Miller's Animal Kingdom", "Hertz Ad", "Celebrity Battle of the Sexes"

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  3. Background image for Eric Idle/Kate Bush
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Eric Idle/Kate Bush

    Missing info
    S4:E8

    Sketches include "Telepsychic Ray," "Julia Child," "Madrigal," "The Woman He Loved," "What Do You?", "Candy Slice," "Consumer Probe," "Singing Dog Agent," and "Cochise at Oxford".

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  4. Background image for Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Bruce Cockburn
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Bruce Cockburn

    Missing info
    S5:E18

    Sketches include ""Mysteries of the Universe,"" ""The Dating Zone,"" ""Writing Home,"" and ""Mr. Bill."" The Amazing Rhythm Aces (featuring Bill Murray) perform ""Third-Rate Romance.""

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  5. Background image for Buck Henry/Andrew Gold
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Buck Henry/Andrew Gold

    Missing info
    S5:E20

    Live from New York, it's Harry Shearer! Sketches include "Election '80: Almost Halfway Over," "The SNL Stars of the Future" monologue, "Lord and Lady Douchebag," "Uncle Roy," and "Nick at Trader Nick's."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  6. Background image for October 11 - George Carlin
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #6 - October 11 - George Carlin

    Missing info
    S1:E1

    Live from New York, It's... George Carlin! Sketches Include: Wolverines, New Dad Insurance, The Courtroom, Victims of Shark Bite, Jamitol, Triopenin, Jim Henson's Muppets, Bee Hospital, Academy of Better Careers, Show Us Your Guns, Trojan Horse Home Security, Triple-Trac

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  7. Background image for November 8 - Candice Bergen
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #7 - November 8 - Candice Bergen

    Missing info
    S1:E4

    Live from New York, It's... Candice Bergen Sketches include: Ambassador Training Institute, CIA Department of Records, Jaws II, Long Distance, Chanel, Feminine Talk, Midnight Probe, Crank Call, Jim Henson's Muppets, Irk The Turk, Black Perspective, Pong

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  8. Background image for Richard Pryor with Gil Scott-Heron
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Richard Pryor with Gil Scott-Heron

    Missing info
    S1:E7

    Live From New York, it's... Richard Pryor! Sketches Include: Samurai Hotel, Looks At Books, Line-Up #1, Word Association, Pong, They're Taking Over, Line-Up #2, L-Pill, Jim Henson's Muppets, Line-Up #3, Exorcist II, Assassination

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  9. Background image for Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers

    Missing info
    S4:E6

    Live from New York, it's....Garrett Morris! The Blues Brothers open the show by performing Soul Man. Carrie comes out dressed as Princess Leia for her monologue, telling a joke that only the voice of Obi Won (Dan Aykroyd) likes. This leads into Beach Blanket Bimbo from Outer Space, "The Loud Family," Mercy Killers, the Blues Brothers' performance of Almost and B-Movie Boxcar Blues, "Mr. Bill's Fishing Trip," Tomorrow, "Bad Red Chinese Ballet," and the Schiller film Arrividerci Roman.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  10. Background image for Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group

    Missing info
    S1:E17

    Live from New York, It's...Gerald Ford Sketches include-- "The Dead String Quartet", Super Bass-O-Matic 76, An Oval Office, David Eisenhower is Anti-Nixon, Thomas Jefferson denies slavery, The New Stoner Volunteer Army, Catherine the Great, Disgusting Jam, Autumm Fizz--The Carbonated Douche, "Tomorrow With Tom Snyder".

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  11. Background image for Steve Martin/Jackson Browne
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Steve Martin/Jackson Browne

    Missing info
    S3:E1

    Live From New York, It's...Dan Aykroyd Sketches include--"Bert Lance National Express Card", "Kromega III", "Wild & Crazy Guys", "Mike McMack, Defense Lawyer", "Trinity 3000 Computer", "Great Moments In Rock & Roll", "Mr. U.S.A. Pageant", "Royal Deluxe II"

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  12. Background image for Steve Martin/The Nitty Gritty Dirty Band
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Steve Martin/The Nitty Gritty Dirty Band

    Missing info
    S3:E9

    Live From New York, It's...Dan Aykroyd Sketches include--"State of the Union Address", "Swill", "Searching For Bigfoot", "Wild & Crazy Guys", "Body Floss", "The Coneheads On 'Family Feud'", "'Close Personal Friends' Film", "What If?"

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  13. Background image for Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers

    Missing info
    S3:E18

    *Nominated for an Emmy Award* Live From New York, It's...Paul Shaffer Sketches include--"Don Kirshner's Rock Concert", "Hey You!", "Wild & Crazy Guys", "Theodoric of York", "Dancing In The Dark", "Extramarital Foreplay", "Swan Lake", "Troff 'n' Brew", "Nerds Science Fair", "Next Week In Review".

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  14. Background image for Steve Martin/Kinky Friedman
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Steve Martin/Kinky Friedman

    Missing info
    S2:E5

    Sketches include "Yankees Lose," "Jeopardy 1999," "Speak Out For Milk", "The Beatnik Club," "Ted Baxter Kills Mary Richards," "Looks at Books," and "Mysteries in Medicine." Kinky Friedman performed "Dear Abby."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  15. Background image for Paul Simon/Paul Simon, George Harrison
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Paul Simon/Paul Simon, George Harrison

    Missing info
    S2:E8

    Live from New York, It's...George Harrison Sketches include-- Paul Simon meets pauper Chevy Chase on sidewalk while Lorne talks with George Harrison, Quarry, "Baba Wawa at Large", The Twilight Zone, Billy Paul, "Tomorrow with Tom Synder".

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  16. Background image for Ralph Nader/George Benson
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Ralph Nader/George Benson

    Missing info
    S2:E11

    Live from New York, It's...Ralph Nader Sketches include-- Ralph Nader wants to cut loose, Badmouthing Grandfather, Dress Rehearsal for Execution, The Confederate Takeover, "Baba Wawa At Large"" The Coneheads, "Youth Ask Questions", Andy Kaufman as Elvis, Testing Party Dolls.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  17. Background image for Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes

    Missing info
    S2:E22

    Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Carter's Energy Saving Message, Buck Performs A Live Sex Act, Samurai B.M.O.C, The Shower Mike, The Coneheads Return to Remulak, Rhonda Weiss's Bridal Shower, Charles Lindbergh Meets the Land Shark.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  18. Background image for Art Garfunkel/Stephen Bishop
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Art Garfunkel/Stephen Bishop

    Missing info
    S3:E13

    Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include--"Modern Crimes", "Kromega III", "Tomorrow", "Miracle In Chicago", "Stage Door Guard", "Looks At Books", "Don't Look Back In Anger", "Looking For Mr. Goodbar Playset""

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  19. Background image for Michael Palin/The Doobie Brothers
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Michael Palin/The Doobie Brothers

    Missing info
    S4:E10

    Sketches include "State of the Union Address: Preparation I," "Palin's Socks Monologue," "Mr. Brighton Returns to the Nerds," "Miles Cowperthwaite, Part One," "What If Superman Grew Up in Germany?" and "Name the Bats." Weekend Update features "Chico Escuela's Super Bowl Recap" and "Father Guido Sarducci's Bill for The Last Brunch."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  20. Background image for Rick Nelson/Judy Collins
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Rick Nelson/Judy Collins

    Missing info
    S4:E12

    Live from New York, it's...John Belushi! Sketches include "WGN Morning Show," "The Twilight Zone," "Helium," "¿Quien Es Mas Macho?," and "Rock Against Yeast '79." Judy Collins performed "Hard Times for Lovers."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  21. Background image for Rob Reiner
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Rob Reiner

    Missing info
    S1:E3

    Live from New York, it's... Rob Reiner! Sketches Include: National Pancreas Association, Fashion Don'ts, Golden Needles, Dangerous But Inept, Felina Cat Food, Middle American Van Lines, Musical Performance (Joe Cocker), Jim Henson's Muppets, Drooler's Anti-Defamation League, Square Dance, Mark Hampton and Denny Dillon, What Gilda Ate, Bees

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  22. Background image for Lily Tomlin
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Lily Tomlin

    Missing info
    S1:E6

    Live from New York, it's... Lily Tomlin Sketches Include: Beethoven Part 1, Jaws III, Bell-Hop, Edith Ann Skates, Beethoven Part 2, Spud Beer, Patty, Jim Henson's Muppets, Beethoven Part 3, Hard Hats, Speed, Margo's Dance Palace

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  23. Background image for Peter Boyle with Al Jarreau
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Peter Boyle with Al Jarreau

    Missing info
    S1:E13

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include "The Valentine's Day Massacre," "Samurai Divorce Court," "Jason and Sunshine," "The Corrida." "All Pro Wrestling," "Remembering of Things Past", "Dueling Brandos," "A Home Movie" (film), and "The Orgy." Al Jarreau performs "We'll Get By."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  24. Background image for Buck Henry/The Band
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Buck Henry/The Band

    Missing info
    S2:E6

    Sketches include-- Trick or Treating Land Shark, "Not For Ladies Only", Samurai Stockbroker, Garrett Morris's Family History, Debate 76, Super Bass-O-Matic 77, "The OintMENt", Mr. Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Tales, Houdini's Ghost.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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  25. Background image for Candice Bergen/Frank Zappa
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Candice Bergen/Frank Zappa

    Missing info
    S2:E10

    Live from New York, it's... Gilda Radner! Sketches include: "Patty Hearst At Home," "Jimmy Carter Can't Keep His Promises," "Santi-Wrap," Consumer Probe, Fern and Friend in PSA for The Right to Extreme Stupidity League, FX-70 Cheese Slicer, The Killer Trees trailer, "Adopt John Belushi For Christmas," "Radioactive Fallout Report," and "Let's Kill Gary Gilmore For Christmas."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Al Franken
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Al Franken Ratings Summary

"Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray" is the best rated episode written by Al Franken. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Dave Wilson. It aired on 4/12/1980 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "O.J. Simpson/Ashford and Simpson".