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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 27 Episode 10 - Josh Hartnett/Pink
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Josh Hartnett/Pink

    S27:E10

    Live From New York, It's...Darrell Hammond Sketches include ""Buddy The Dog's Funeral,"" ""Wake Up, Wakefield!,"" ""Hello Stepson, Now Let's Go To Bed: I Went To Bed With My Stepson: The Lara Bengal Covington Story"", ""TV Funhouse: The X-Presidents Meet The Ambiguously Gay Duo"", ""The Shout Out Show,"" ""HBO First Look: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,"" ""Airplane Entertainment,"" and ""Playboy Channel: Arabic Awareness Month."" Pink performs: Get This Party Started and Don't Let Me Get Me The Playboy Channel: Arabic Awareness Month sketch was in the dress rehearsal of the Ellen DeGeneres/No Doubt episode.

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  2. undefined Season 28 Episode 3 - John McCain/The White Stripes
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - John McCain/The White Stripes

    S28:E3

    Live From New York, it's...Darrell Hammond's voice Sketches Include: Giuliani's Sponsor Ads, The Bachelor, Crazy Board Game Player, Talarico For Congress, Frankel For Congress, American Morning, Fairness In Negative Campaign Ads, The Bullhorn, Verizon, Joey Mack's Z105, John Hancock's Life Insurance, Reggie's Stories, and Jackass: The Musical Jay-Z performs (with Beyonce Knowles from Destiny's Child): Guns 'n Roses and '03 Bonnie and Clyde

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    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  3. undefined Season 33 Episode 6 - Ellen Page/Wilco
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Ellen Page/Wilco

    S33:E6

    Juno star Ellen Page hosts; Wilco performs songs from their new album, Sky Blue Sky.

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    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Kissing Your Sister
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Kissing Your Sister

    S5:E9

    Catherine and Marjorie have a fight. Mike prepares for his babies. Selina is interviewed.

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    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - A Woman First
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #5 - A Woman First

    S6:E9

    Selina's book finally arrives. Jonah has a big meeting. Dan, Ben and Kent grab a drink.

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Discovery Weekend
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Discovery Weekend

    S7:E2

    At an Aspen retreat for rich donors, Selina deals with potential adversaries and allies. Amy's behavior raises Gary's suspicions.

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    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  7. undefined Season 28 Episode 12 - Jennifer Garner/Beck
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Jennifer Garner/Beck

    S28:E12

    Live from New York, it's...Chris Parnell (as George W. Bush)! Sketches include: ""Bush Press Conference,"" ""Top O' The Morning,"" ""TV Are You Hot?"" (cartoon), ""Versace Oscar Special,'""Husband In A Box,"" ""Vote for Frida,"" ""Seduction Class,"" ""Vote Frida to Fight Terrorism,"" ""Channel 5 Late Night Movie: King Kong, theDirector's Cut,"" and ""Vote Frida."" Christina Aguilera performed ""Beautiful"" and ""Fighter.""

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  8. undefined Season 31 Episode 9 - Jack Black/Neil Young
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Jack Black/Neil Young

    S31:E9

    "A Holiday Message from the Vice President," "Stuart Little Mouse Removal Kit," "Sbarro," "Appalachian Emergency Room," "Christmastime for the Jews" (cartoon), "Channel 5 Photo Shoot," "Lazy Sunday" (film), "A Very Downer Christmas," "Space War 2148," "Two A-Holes Buying a Christmas Tree," and "Spelling Bee." Neil Young performed "It's a Dream" and "He Was The King."

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  9. undefined Season 31 Episode 12 - Steve Martin/Prince
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Steve Martin/Prince

    S31:E12

    Filmed in New York, it's... Steve Martin! Sketches include "The Sabotage of Baldwin" (film), "Teddy Bear Holding a Heart," "Oprah," "Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford," "Hamas Party," "Close Talkers" (film), "Quick Zoom Theater," "Super Bowl XL Rehearsals," "Backstage: Steve, Alec and Lorne," "The Prince Show," "State of the Galaxy 2145," "The Tangent" (film), "Surfer Club," and "Naturally Crafting." Prince performed "Fury (A Woman Scorned)" and "Beautiful Loved, and Blessed" featuring Tamar.

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  10. undefined Season 31 Episode 19 - Kevin Spacey/Nelly Furtado
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Kevin Spacey/Nelly Furtado

    S31:E19

    Sketches include "Anderson Cooper 360," "A-holes at a Crime Scene," "Oprah's Legends Ball," "Carol!," "Fun with Real Audio" (cartoon), "Kevin and Andy Backstage," "The Falconer," "Andy Walking" (film), "Lord Phillip Sarc," and "I Do Not Agree With Many of This Administration's Policies." Nelly Furtado performs "Promiscuous" (featuring Timbaland) and "Maneater."

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  11. undefined Season 32 Episode 4 - Hugh Laurie/Beck
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Hugh Laurie/Beck

    S32:E4

    Special Report with Brit Hume, Monologue, Colonial Williamsburg, Swim Instructor , A-Holes Workout, Weekend Update (including Flavor Flav), Crying, Oreo Cookies #1, House of Carters Promo, Harpoon Man: An SNL Digital Short, Oreo Cookies #2, Bearshark. Oreo Cookies #3

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    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  12. undefined Season 32 Episode 5 - Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera

    S32:E5

    Sketches include "Rep. Nancy Pelosi," "EZdate.com," "Federline Divorce Proceedings," "Saddam's Lawyers," "Valtrex," "Awkward Carpool," "Kobayashi!" (cartoon), "The Platinum Lounge," "The Tony Bennett Show," "Rick Corman in Brazil," and "A Moment with the Out-of-Breath Jogger from 1992."Christina Aguilera performed "Ain't No Other Man," "Hurt," and "Steppin' Out With My Baby" (with Tony Bennett).

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  13. undefined Season 32 Episode 11 - Jeremy Piven/AFI
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Jeremy Piven/AFI

    S32:E11

    Sketches include "Hardball," "Urigro," "The NFL on CBS," "Frontline: 2007 Year in Review" (cartoon), "The First Person in History to Dance," "MacGruber" (three parts), "Two A-Holes at an Adoption Agency," "Common & Blizzard Man," "The Unicorn Forest," "Nurse Nancy" (film), and "Lansford Brothers & Associates."AFI performed "Love Like Winter" and "Miss Murder."

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  14. undefined Season 32 Episode 14 - Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire

    S32:E14

    Sketches include "The Situation Room," "Danny's Song," "Corporate Headquarters" (film), "Art Dealers and Architectural Digest," "Peeping Tom," "The New Officemate," "White Possum Scream," and "River Bliss Recording Session."Arcade Fire performed "Intervention" and "Keep the Car Running."

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  15. undefined Season 33 Episode 10 - Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley

    S33:E10

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    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  16. undefined Season 34 Episode 8 - Paul Rudd/Beyonce
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Paul Rudd/Beyonce

    S34:E8

    Live from New York, it's... Jason Sudeikis! Sketches include "Vice President-elect Joe Biden," "Sproingo," "Kissing Family," "Scared Straight," "Everyone's a Critic" (Digital Short), "Tom and Tonya Peoples," "Garden Party Road Trip," "Beyonce Video Shoot," "Suicide Negotiation," "Proposition 8," and "Clearing the Air" (film). Beyonce performed "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies."

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  17. undefined Season 34 Episode 16 - Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers

    S34:E16

    Actor Alec Baldwin hosts; Jonas Brothers perform "Tonight" and "Video Girl." Sketches include "Republican Congressional Leadership Meeting," "The Fourth Jonas Brother," "The Cougar Den," "Digital Short: The Jonas Brothers' Secret," "Sir Mix-a-Lot's Photo Shop," "Weekend Update" with guests Oscar Rogers, Angelina Jolie, Angie Tempura, and Joaquin Phoenix, "Vincent Price's Valentine's Day Special," "Planning a Meeting," "Wii," "Chewable Pampers Commercial," "Virgania Horsen's Hot Air Balloon Rides," and "First Coughs."

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  18. undefined Season 34 Episode 20 - Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    S34:E20

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    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  19. undefined Season 34 Episode 21 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara

    S34:E21

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    Writer:Erik Kenward

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee (2)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee (2)

    S1:E7

    Part two of the documentary chronicling the rise and fall of a seminal soft-rock band called the Blue Jean Committee.

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Long Gone
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Long Gone

    S3:E6

    An impressionistic look at the turbulent life of American Jazz guitarist Rex Logan, who became a cultural icon in Eastern Europe when his music provided the soundtrack for the 1991 revolution in the Republic of Sárdasovinia.

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  22. undefined Season 34 Episode 6 - Jon Hamm/Coldplay
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Jon Hamm/Coldplay

    S34:E6

    Jon Hamm/Coldplay is the sixth episode of the thirty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live. It originally aired on October 25, 2008.

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  23. undefined Season 32 Episode 12 - Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen

    S32:E12

    Sketches include "American Idol," "The Dakota Fanning Show," "Dioxin Poisoning," "Body Fusion" (film), "Target Greatland," "Nervous Job Interviewee," "Versace Super Bowl Party," "Country Club Valet," "Firestarter Smoked Sausages," "The Formosa," and "Nelson's Baby Toupees."Lily Allen performed "Smile" and "LDN."

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  24. undefined Season 33 Episode 5 - Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood
    7.5/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood

    S33:E5

    Live from New York, it's... Kristen Wiig! Sketches include "CNN-Univision Democratic Debate," "Annuale," "Rock of Love 2," "A Message for Old People" (Digital Short), "What's That Bitch Talking About?," "Celebrity Apprentice," "Ed Mahoney's Speech," "Virgania Harsen's Hot Air Balloons," "I Drink Your Milkshake," and "Lady Business." Carrie Underwood performed "All-American Girl" and "Flat on the Floor."

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  25. undefined Season 33 Episode 7 - Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend

    S33:E7

    Live from New York, it's... Amy Adams! Sketches include "Clinton Attack Ad," "Mirror Image," "Green Card Couple Therapy," "A New Superhero" (Digital Short), "Fierce: The Hot Mess Makeover Show," "Penelope in Driving " "Dr. Uncle Jimmy's," "Roger Clemens Presents," "The Best of the Tookie Stiles Show," and "Dancing Galpals." Vampire Weekend performed "A-Punk" and "M79."

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Erik Kenward Ratings Summary

"Josh Hartnett/Pink" is the best rated episode written by Erik Kenward. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/12/2002 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "John McCain/The White Stripes".