The Best Episodes Written By Rob Klein

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Ellen Page/Wilco

   S33:E63/1/2008

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

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Jesse Eisenberg/Nicki Minaj

   S36:E131/29/2011

   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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   #3 - Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley

   S33:E104/12/2008

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   #4 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara

   S34:E215/9/2009

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   #5 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Dave Matthews Band

   S35:E711/21/2009

   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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   #6 - Betty White/Jay-Z

   S35:E215/8/2010

   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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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Dana Carvey/Linkin Park

   S36:E142/5/2011

   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.

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   #8 - Zach Galifianakis/Jessie J.

   S36:E173/12/2011

   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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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #9 - Justin Timberlake/Lady Gaga

   S36:E225/21/2011

   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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    #10 - Dr. Whoopsie

    S2:E95/2/2019

    After an embarrassing video of him falling off a stage goes viral, Jack plans a viral video of his own. Durbin, Helen and the teachers track down Whitlock's most notorious litterer: The Sugar Daddy.

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    #11 - Sweatpants

    S4:E29/2/2021

    Jack has the students form a fake cult to sabotage Principal Durbin's new school uniforms.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Gwyneth Paltrow/Cee Lo Green

    S36:E121/15/2011

    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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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Russell Brand/Chris Brown

    S36:E152/12/2011

    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.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Ryan Reynolds / Lady Gaga

    S35:E210/3/2009

    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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    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Amy Poehler/Katy Perry

    S36:E19/25/2010

    America's long-running sketch comedy show returns for Season 36 with "SNL" alum Amy Poehler helming the cast and fielding kisses from Justin Timberlake. Sketches include Bronx Beat, Hair Restoration, Maternity Matters, Wedding Venue, and more.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Tina Fey/Ellie Goulding

    S36:E205/7/2011

    Sketches include Osama Cold Open, Mother's Message Monologue, GOP Debate, Mermaid, An SNL Digital Short: Jack Sparrow, Weekend Update, Birthing Class, Bedelia - Sleepover, Pregnant in Heels, Discount Prom Wear, and Hallmark Mother's Day.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Emma Stone/Coldplay

    S37:E611/12/2011

    Coldplay perform "Paradise" and 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" Sketches include "Rick Perry Fumbles," "Secret Word," "WXPD News," "Wish It Would Rain" (Digital Short), "Les Jeunes de Paris," "Bachlorette Party," "Someone Like You," and "Technology Hump" (film).

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    7.5/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood

    S33:E52/23/2008

    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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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Amy Adams/Vampire Weekend

    S33:E73/8/2008

    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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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Jonah Hill/Mariah Carey

    S33:E83/15/2008

    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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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Paul Rudd/Paul McCartney

    S36:E912/11/2010

    Sketches include Obama Address Cold Open, Paul Monologue, Cat Cuisine, Kissing Family, What's That Name, Message From MasterCard, Sexually Speaking, Weekend Update, Field Day, and Ice Show at the Garden (Meryl Streep on Ice).

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Jim Carrey/The Black Keys

    S36:E111/8/2011

    Sketches include Bloomberg Cold Open, Jim Carrey Monologue, Hair Restoration, Black Swan, Finding Your Power (Healing Conversations), Grady Wilson's Tantric N' Tasty, Worst of Soul Train, Weekend Update, Amusement Park Ride and more.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Durbin Crashes

    S1:E104/12/2018

    When Jack casually gives Durbin some marriage advice, it backfires, gets Durbin kicked out of the house, and Jack takes him in. The A.P. Bio kids tell Jack if they can get Miles' DNA, they'll learn a little biology while pulling off the ultimate revenge.

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Taylor Swift

    S35:E511/7/2009

    Live from New York, it's... Kristen Wiig! Sketches include "Fox News Election Coverage," "Carter n' Sons BBQ," "The View," "Firelight" (Digital Short), "Hollywood Dish," "Teens Raising Awareness About Awful Parent Drivers," "Penelope at the Wedding," "Scared Straight," "Best Friends," and "Bunny Business." Taylor Swift performed "You Belong To Me" and "Untouchable."

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    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Jane Lynch/Bruno Mars

    S36:E310/9/2010

    Sketches include Ask Gloria Allred Cold Open, Jane Lynch Monologue, Facebook, New Boyfriend Talk Show, Christine O'Donnell Ad, Secret Word, An SNL Digital Short: Relaxation Therapy, Returns & Exchanges and more.

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