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Every TV Episode Written by John Solomon Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 33 Episode 6 - Ellen Page/Wilco
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S33:E6

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

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    Writer:John Solomon

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  2. undefined Season 35 Episode 21 - Betty White/Jay-Z
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S35:E21

    Sketches include "Lawrence Welk Cold Open," "Betty White Monologue," "NPR," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "Gingey," "Weekend Update," featuring Molly Shannon as Sally O'Malley and Betty White as Dottie Donigan, "Scared Straight" and "Census 2010."

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    Writer:John Solomon

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Ride the Ram
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E12

    It's the most exciting time of the year at Whitlock: Durbin's birthday and Spirit Week. Jack does his best to steer clear of any school spirit as everyone else comes together to take down their hated rivals at Prairie High.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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  4. undefined Season 36 Episode 13 - Jesse Eisenberg/Nicki Minaj
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S36:E13

    Sketches include Bachmann Address Cold Open, Eisenberg Monologue featuring Mark Zuckerberg, Estromaxx, Mister Wizard, Herb Welch, An SNL Digital Short: The Creep featuring Nicki Minaj, Weekend Update, Bride of Blackenstein, MTV Skins, and more.

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    Writer:John Solomon

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Cancun, Baby!
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S4:E18

    The gang decides to leave the mansion in Zihuatenajo and find a new place to live, but Tandy has second thoughts.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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

    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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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

    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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    Writer:John Solomon

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

    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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    Writer:John Solomon

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

    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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    Writer:John Solomon

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

    S33:E10

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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

    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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    Writer:John Solomon

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

    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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    Writer:John Solomon

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

    S34:E20

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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

    S34:E21

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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  15. undefined Season 35 Episode 7 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Dave Matthews Band
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S35:E7

    Live from New York, it's... Nasim Pedrad and Will Forte! Sketches include "Obama and Hu Jintao," "Movie Trailer Re-Cut: Palin 2012," "Secret Word," "A Girl Like Reba" (Digital Short), "The Mellow Show," "What's Up With That?," "Thanksgiving Dinner," "Woman To Woman," and "Say Anything." The Dave Matthews Band performed "You and Me" and "Shake Me Like a Monkey."

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    Writer:John Solomon

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  16. undefined Season 36 Episode 14 - Dana Carvey/Linkin Park
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S36:E14

    Sketches include Wayne's World Cold Open featuring Mike Myers, Dana Carvey Monologue, Sleepmate Pro, Church Chat featuring Justin Bieber, Teen Crisis Hotline, The Roommate featuring Justin Bieber, Weekend Update, Pageant Preview, and more.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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  17. undefined Season 36 Episode 17 - Zach Galifianakis/Jessie J.
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S36:E17

    Sketches include March Madness Cold Open, partial Zach Monologue, The Talk, Comedy Tour, Scared Straight, Digital Short: Zach Looks for a New Assistant, Weekend Update, Canadian Entertainment Show, Corn Syrup Commercial, and Titanic.

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    Writer:John Solomon

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  18. undefined Season 36 Episode 22 - Justin Timberlake/Lady Gaga
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S36:E22

    Sketches include Rikers Island, Liquorville, WXPD News, Three-Way (Digital Short), What's That Name?, Merry-Go-Love Tunnel, Secret Word and The Barry Gibbs Talk Show. Lady Gaga performs "The Edge of Glory", "Judas" and "Born This Way".

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    Writer:John Solomon

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - I won. Zoom in.
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    S1:E5

    While investigating a new avenue, Ron is led down a dangerous path.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Screw the Moon
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    S1:E13

    Phil and Carol reconcile their differences.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - The Spirit of St. Lewis
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E11

    After being locked up for her own safety, Melissa plays hurtful mind games with the group. Meanwhile, Todd and the group explore medications that might help her, and Lewis goes on a new solo adventure.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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  22. undefined Season 36 Episode 12 - Gwyneth Paltrow/Cee Lo Green
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S36:E12

    Sketches include Fox News Cold Open, Country Monologue, The Cape Promo, Secret Word, An SNL Digital Short: Andy & Pee Wee's Night Out, Bar Mitzvah Songs, Record Meeting, Weekend Update, Fresh Prince Lost Episodes, ESPN Deportes, and more.

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    Writer:John Solomon

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  23. undefined Season 36 Episode 15 - Russell Brand/Chris Brown
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S36:E15

    Sketches include O'Reilly/Obama Cold Open, Russell Monologue, Spider-Man Lawsuit, Vacation Giveaway, British Movie Trailer, Royal Taster, Chris Brown "Yeah 3X", Weekend Update, and more.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - I said to my dog, "How do you like my hippie shirt?"
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S1:E7

    Amid shifting circumstances, Ron explores every avenue.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Solomon

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Is There Anybody Out There?
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S2:E1

    Phil and Carol leave on their road trip across the United States, but Carol quickly regrets her decision to leave.

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    Writer:John Solomon

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John Solomon Ratings Summary

"Ellen Page/Wilco" is the best rated episode written by John Solomon. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/1/2008 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Betty White/Jay-Z".