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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray

    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:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Bruce Cockburn
    8.0/10(1 votes)

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

    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:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - Buck Henry/Andrew Gold
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Buck Henry/Andrew Gold

    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:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Steve Martin/Blondie
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Steve Martin/Blondie

    S5:E1

    Sketches include ""The Pope's Doorman,"" ""Craig's Travellers' Checks,"" ""Free Spanish Lesson,"" ""Juvenile Delinquent Vandal,"" ""Rise,"" ""Carole King,"" ""The David Susskind Show,"" ""Bolshoi Ballet,"" ""The All-New Mr. Bill Show,"" ""What the Hell is That?"". Blondie performs "Dreaming" and "The Hardest Part".

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - Martin Sheen/David Bowie
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Martin Sheen/David Bowie

    S5:E7

    Sketches include ""Quick Sex Change Operation,"" ""Le Shoe,"" ""Afraid of the Dark,"" ""Striking Teachers,"" ""Apocolypse Now,"" ""First Love, Part 2,"" ""Foreveready,"" ""Criminals,"" ""Minota AM-3 Camera,"" ""Revisions of Freudian History,"" ""Martin Sheen Hairspray""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Teri Garr/The B-52's
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Teri Garr/The B-52's

    S5:E9

    Sketches include ""Paul McCartney in Japan: Day 11,"" ""Craig's,"" ""Somewhere Near Mason City, Iowa,"" ""Debs Behind Bars,"" ""Anchovy Council of America,"" ""Bad Playhouse,"" ""Baby Casting Director,"" and ""The Mr. Bill Show."" The B-52's perform ""Rock Lobster"" and ""Dance This Mess Around.""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Chevy Chase/Marianne Faithfull
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Chevy Chase/Marianne Faithfull

    S5:E10

    Live from New York, it's…Chevy Chase! Sketches include ""Henry Kissinger and Gerald Ford,"" ""Pre-Chewed Charlies,"" The Bel Airabs, ""You Can't Win,"" Speaking of Fashion, ""Linden Palmer, Hollywood's Forgotten Director,"" and ""Honduras.""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Elliott Gould/Gary Numan
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Elliott Gould/Gary Numan

    S5:E11

    Sketches include ""Kramer vs. Godzilla,"" ""The Incredible Man,"" Andy Aaron's film ""Get Rid of That Building,"" and ""All-Time Radio.""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Rodney Dangerfield/J. Geils Band
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Rodney Dangerfield/J. Geils Band

    S5:E13

    Sketches include-- Dressing Room opening, Dr. Shockley's House of Sperm, Niggerands, Manhasset, The Subsitute Judge, Celebrity Corner: Bill Murray talks with Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss/The Grateful Dead
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss/The Grateful Dead

    S5:E15

    Sketches include ""Women Empowerment"" and ""Hotel Room/Smell You.""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - Strother Martin/The Specials
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Strother Martin/The Specials

    S5:E17

    The host for the episode is Strother Martin, and the musical guest is The Specials. The skits for this episode are as follows: Rosalyn Carter talks about sections of the 1980 census intended for illegal aliens, including questions about how they got into the US, where they would hide if the INS came to their homes, and how much they would be willing to do housework for. During his opening monologue, Strother Martin reveals that he was asked to host the show because Lorne Michaels mistook him for Tennessee Williams, and so far he's been keeping up the act. At Camp Beau Soleil, the campers are forced to learn French by the brutal camp counselor, Le Capitain, but a camper named Luke is determined to escape. Additional skits include a variety show will, the Conductor's Club, Any Town, and Food. The Specials perform "Gangsters" and "Too Much, Too Young".

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Buck Henry/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Buck Henry/Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

    S5:E4

    Sketches include ""Rush Home to the Bathroom,"" ""Find the Popes in the Pizza Contest drawing,"" ""Nerds #12,"" ""Harley's Bristol Cream"" and ""Banshee"" commercial parodies, and one of Aviva Slesin's ""First Love"" films.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  13. undefined Season 28 Episode 5 - Trust But Clarify
    6.3/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Trust But Clarify

    S28:E5

    Lisa and Bart investigate Krusty’s suspicious new "Krustaceans" candy. Meanwhile, Homer wants a promotion at the nuclear plant and asks Marge to help him dress the part, and news anchor Kent Brockman struggles to find his feet in the changing media world.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Eric Idle/Bob Dylan
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Eric Idle/Bob Dylan

    S5:E2

    Sketches include ""Eric's Sick,"" ""Hotel-Motel Art Fair,"" ""Mr. Howard's Shoe Store,"" ""Prince Charles Tells You How To Pick Up Girls!,"" ""Hardcore II,"" ""Heavy Sarcasm,"" and ""Ask Elvis."" Bob Dylan performs ""Gotta Serve Somebody,"" ""I Believe In You,"" and ""When You Gonna Wake Up.""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Ted Knight/Desmond Child and Rouge
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Ted Knight/Desmond Child and Rouge

    S5:E8

    Sketches include A Christmas Gift from The Shah, Nerds Nativity, and Java Junkie.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Paul Simon/James Taylor
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Paul Simon/James Taylor

    S5:E14

    Sketches include ""Anniversary Seance,"" ""Todd's Campaign,"" ""The Biggest Leprechaun,"" ""The Flogging Musicians,"" ""Talk or Die,"" and ""The David Susskind Show."" Paul Simon and James Taylor perform ""Cathy's Clown / Take Me to the Mardi Gras"" and David Sanborn performs ""Anything You Want.""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Hi, Neighbor
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Hi, Neighbor

    S1:E12

    Lenny & Squiggy drive Laverne & Shirley crazy when they move into the girls' apartment building.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Bill Russell/Chicago
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Bill Russell/Chicago

    S5:E3

    Sketches include ""Kennedy in '80,"" ""Banshee,"" ""The Black Shadow,"" ""The Landers Files,"" ""Mr. Bill at Home,"" ""Nick in the Arctic,"" ""Eleanor Roosevelt,"" ""Sports Hot Line,"" and ""Big n' Tall That's All."" Chicago performs their 1970 hit ""I'm a Man"" and their then-current single ""Street Player.""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Bea Arthur/The Roches
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Bea Arthur/The Roches

    S5:E5

    Sketches include ""Sex Change,"" ""The Backers' Audition,"" and ""First, He Cries.""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Howard Hesseman/Randy Newman
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Howard Hesseman/Randy Newman

    S5:E6

    Sketches include the ""Steve Marvin Radio Show"" and the debut of ""The Al Franken Decade.""

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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Harry Shearer Ratings Summary

"Burt Reynolds/Anne Murray" is the best rated episode written by Harry Shearer. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/12/1980 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Bruce Cockburn".