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The Best Episodes Written By Lorne Michaels

Every TV Episode Written by Lorne Michaels Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for George Carlin with Janis Ian and Billy Preston
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #1 - George Carlin with Janis Ian and Billy Preston

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    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

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    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Lorne Michaels
  2. Background image for Jon Hamm/Coldplay
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Jon Hamm/Coldplay

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    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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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Lorne Michaels
  3. Background image for SNL50: The Anniversary Special
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - SNL50: The Anniversary Special

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    S50:E13

    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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    Director:Liz Patrick
    Writer:Lorne Michaels

Lorne Michaels Ratings Summary

"George Carlin with Janis Ian and Billy Preston" is the best rated episode written by Lorne Michaels. It scored 7.9/10 based on 7 votes. It was directed by Dave Wilson. It aired on 10/11/1975 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Jon Hamm/Coldplay".