The Best Episodes Written By John Mulaney

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   #1 - Soldier of Illusion (1983) (2)

   S4:E210/19/2022

   In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains. Inspired by the Werner Herzog-focused documentary Burden of Dreams.

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   #2 - Soldier of Illusion (1983) (1)

   S4:E110/19/2022

   In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains. Inspired by the Werner Herzog-focused documentary Burden of Dreams.

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   #3 - Parker Gail's Location Is Everything

   S2:E39/28/2016

   Monologist Parker Gail and director Harrison Renzi team up to present Gail's theater piece, "Location Is Everything".

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   #4 - Original Cast Album: Co-Op

   S3:E32/27/2019

   A fly-on-the-wall look at the marathon cast album recording of the ill-fated 1970 Broadway musical comedy centered around a cast of characters who work, live, or want to live in the same co-op.

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   #5 - The Eye Doesn't Lie

   S1:E49/10/2015

   An investigation into the wrongful conviction of a man sentenced to death for the 1986 murder of John Patrick Winslow.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #6 - Jon Hamm/Coldplay

   S34:E610/25/2008

   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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   6.5/10(2 votes)

   #7 - The Bunker

   S2:E19/14/2016

   A different and interesting look at the 1992 Ohio Gubernatorial campaign.

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   #8 - Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid (2)

   S2:E710/26/2016

   A fun and candid docu-memoir of Hollywood Legend Jerry Wallach, and his forty-year quest to win an Oscar.

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   5.6/10(7 votes)

   #9 - SNL50: The Anniversary Special

   S50:E132/16/2025

   The award-winning sketch show celebrates its 50th anniversary live from New York, featuring musical performances, former cast members, special guests and all-time favorite sketches.

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    3.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - PALM TREES

    S1:E25/6/2024

    Jon Stewart, Andy Samberg, Gabriel Iglesias, Mae Martin and tree expert Amanda Begley join John. Plus, musical guest Warren G.

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    3.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - EARTHQUAKES

    S1:E55/9/2024

    David Letterman, Bill Hader, Luenell, Cedric the Entertainer and Pete Davidson join seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones and Los Lobos.

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    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - PARANORMAL

    S1:E45/8/2024

    John's guests include Sarah Silverman, Tom Segura, Cassandra Peterson, Ronny Chieng, hypnotherapist Kerry Gaynor and Weezer.

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    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - THE FUTURE OF LA

    S1:E65/10/2024

    With Hannah Gadsby, filmmaker John Carpenter, Mike Birbiglia, George Wallace, Flea, Nikki Glaser, Dr. Emily Lindsey and Beck.

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    3.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - COYOTES

    S1:E15/3/2024

    John welcomes Jerry Seinfeld, Will Ferrell, Stavros Halkias, wildlife expert Tony Tucci, Ray J and musical guest St. Vincent.

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    2.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - HELICOPTERS

    S1:E35/7/2024

    John chats with Nate Bargatze, Patton Oswalt, Earthquake, helicopter reporter Zoey Tur and Marcia Clark. Joyce Manor performs.

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    #16 - Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special

    S0:E1912/15/2015

    Saturday Night Live celebrates 40 years in a star-studded 3-and-a-half hour live special featuring appearances from former and current cast members, past hosts and guest stars.

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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