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

    #1 - 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:Marika Sawyer

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

    #2 - 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:Marika Sawyer

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

    #3 - 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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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #4 - 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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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #5 - 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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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #6 - Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley

    S33:E10

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #7 - 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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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #8 - 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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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #9 - Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    S34:E20

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #10 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara

    S34:E21

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Go Flip Yourself
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Go Flip Yourself

    S4:E8

    The mansion gets a makeover.

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Happy Birthday, a friend.
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Happy Birthday, a friend.

    S1:E6

    A shake-up at work leads to unforeseen consequences.

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Resurrection
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #13 - Resurrection

    S2:E1

    Nadja and Laszlo's new familiar poses problems for an increasingly anxious Guillermo, and the vampires enlist the services of a local necromancer.

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - The Mall
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #14 - The Mall

    S5:E1

    The vampires discover the mall.

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #15 - 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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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  16. undefined Season 35 Episode 2 - Ryan Reynolds / Lady Gaga
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Ryan Reynolds / Lady Gaga

    S35:E2

    Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "Obama's Checklist," "Mostly Garbage Dog Food," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Throw It On The Ground" (Digital Short), "Mike's Fountainry," "Deep House Dish," "So You Commited a Crime... And You Think You Can Dance?," "International Masterworks," and "Bubble Dresses Backstage." Lady Gaga performed "Paparazzi" and a medley of "LoveGame," "Bad Romance," and "Poker Face."

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - The Wedding
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #17 - The Wedding

    S4:E6

    Guillermo loses his mind trying to help Nandor plan the perfect vampire wedding.

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #18 - 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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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #19 - 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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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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

    #20 - 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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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  21. undefined Season 33 Episode 8 - Jonah Hill/Mariah Carey
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Jonah Hill/Mariah Carey

    S33:E8

    Live from New York, it's... Bill Hader! Sketches include "Spitzer & Associates," "MacGruber" (two parts), "What's Your Situation?," "Adam Grossman at Benihana," "The Suze Orman Show," "Andy's Dad" (Digital Short), "Target Greatland," "NBC Special Report," "Clancy & Jackie," and "Internet Date." Mariah Carey performed "Touch My Body" and "Migrate" (featuring T-Pain).

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  22. undefined Season 34 Episode 2 - James Franco/Kings of Leon
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - James Franco/Kings of Leon

    S34:E2

    Live from New York, it's... Darrell Hammond! Sketches include "McCain Voiceovers," "The Cougar Den," "Agent 420," "Simpson Jury Selection," "Murray Hill" (Digital Short), "The Looker," "New York Times Reporters," "Of Mice and Men," "Yankee Stadium Stories" (film), and "James and Willam Dafoe." Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody."

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  23. undefined Season 34 Episode 3 - Anna Faris/Duffy
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Anna Faris/Duffy

    S34:E3

    Live from New York, it's... Tina Fey! Sketches include "Sarah Palin Interview," "New Friends," "The First Presidential Debate," "Rowboat Date," "Scores," "Deep House Dish," "Googie Rene's Slightly Stained Wedding Dress Basement," and "Superior Ex-Boyfriend." Duffy performed "Mercy" and "Stepping Stone."

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  24. undefined Season 34 Episode 17 - Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne

    S34:E17

    Sketches include "1-800-IDEAS?," "MacGruber" (three parts), "The Rock Obama," "Activia Testimonials," "Hawaiians," "Game Time with Dave and Gary," "NBC Promos," and "Lighthouse Date."

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Orgy
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #25 - The Orgy

    S1:E9

    Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.

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    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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Marika Sawyer Ratings Summary

"Ellen Page/Wilco" is the best rated episode written by Marika Sawyer. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/1/2008 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Hugh Laurie/Beck".