The Best Episodes Written By Seth Meyers

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport (1994)

   S4:E310/26/2022

   A fly-on-the-wall portrait of a hair salon in the small coastal town of Bagglyport as they prepare their annual stylebook in an homage to documentaries 3 Salons at the Seaside and The September Issue.

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   9.2/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Waiting for the Artist

   S3:E43/6/2019

   The story of an internationally-acclaimed performance artist preparing for a major career retrospective while reconciling her relationship with her former lover and performance partner whom she hasn't seen in two decades.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #3 - 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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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Batsh*t Valley (1)

   S3:E12/20/2019

   In 1980, enigmatic cult leader Father Ra-Shawbard and his followers descended on the small town of Chinook, Oregon, sparking a feud with the local residents that catapulted to national attention.

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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Kunuk Uncovered

   S1:E28/27/2015

   An investigation into the seminal documentary “Kunuk The Hunter” that attempts to separate what is real from what is fabrication.

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   #6 - Jack Black/Neil Young

   S31:E912/17/2005

   "A Holiday Message from the Vice President," "Stuart Little Mouse Removal Kit," "Sbarro," "Appalachian Emergency Room," "Christmastime for the Jews" (cartoon), "Channel 5 Photo Shoot," "Lazy Sunday" (film), "A Very Downer Christmas," "Space War 2148," "Two A-Holes Buying a Christmas Tree," and "Spelling Bee." Neil Young performed "It's a Dream" and "He Was The King."

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   #7 - Steve Martin/Prince

   S31:E122/4/2006

   Filmed in New York, it's... Steve Martin! Sketches include "The Sabotage of Baldwin" (film), "Teddy Bear Holding a Heart," "Oprah," "Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford," "Hamas Party," "Close Talkers" (film), "Quick Zoom Theater," "Super Bowl XL Rehearsals," "Backstage: Steve, Alec and Lorne," "The Prince Show," "State of the Galaxy 2145," "The Tangent" (film), "Surfer Club," and "Naturally Crafting." Prince performed "Fury (A Woman Scorned)" and "Beautiful Loved, and Blessed" featuring Tamar.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Kevin Spacey/Nelly Furtado

   S31:E195/20/2006

   Sketches include "Anderson Cooper 360," "A-holes at a Crime Scene," "Oprah's Legends Ball," "Carol!," "Fun with Real Audio" (cartoon), "Kevin and Andy Backstage," "The Falconer," "Andy Walking" (film), "Lord Phillip Sarc," and "I Do Not Agree With Many of This Administration's Policies." Nelly Furtado performs "Promiscuous" (featuring Timbaland) and "Maneater."

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Hugh Laurie/Beck

   S32:E410/28/2006

   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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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera

    S32:E511/11/2006

    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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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Jeremy Piven/AFI

    S32:E111/20/2007

    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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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire

    S32:E142/24/2007

    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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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Juan Likes Rice & Chicken

    S2:E29/21/2016

    Young Colombian chefs learn the tricks of the restaurant trade from their strict father Juan, whose celebrated restaurant only serves one dish: chicken and rice.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Batsh*t Valley (2)

    S3:E22/20/2019

    Self-appointed spiritual guru Father Ra-Shawbard starts a commune in rural Oregon with the help of overly devoted assistant Ra-Sharir. Exasperated FBI agent Bill Doss dedicates himself to exposing the man behind the mantras.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - 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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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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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    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Sandy Passage

    S1:E18/20/2015

    An in depth look at the daily lives of two aging socialites and their crumbling estate. This mother and daughter live in extreme squalor, but the documentarians find more than just dirt and clutter on the property.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen

    S32:E122/3/2007

    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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    7.5/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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)

    #20 - 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)

    #21 - 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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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Scarlett Johanson/Death Cab for Cutie

    S31:E101/14/2006

    Live from New York, it's... the voice of Robert Smigel! Sketches include "The 700 Gang" (cartoon), "Taco Town," "Deep House Dish," "Smorgabord," "Darwin" (cartoon), "Mike and Toni's Chandelier Galaxy," "Live Duluth," "My Super Sweet 16," "Once in a Lifetime Jewelers," "The Kuril-Khamchatka Trench," and "Mr. Willoughby." Death Cab for Cutie performed "Soul Meets Body" and "Crooked Teeth."

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Steve Carell/Kanye West

    S31:E110/1/2005

    Live from New York, it's... Will Forte! Sketches include "Bush Addresses the Nation," "MorganStanley," "The JetBlue Crisis," "Anderson Cooper 360," "The Couple That Should Be Divorced," "Girls Gone Wild Katrina," "Kanye Backstage," "The Lundford Twins Variety Hour," "Fun With Real Audio" (cartoon), and "Debbie Downer." Kanye West performed "Gold Digger" and "Heard 'Em Say" featuring Adam Levine.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Jason Lee/Foo Fighters

    S31:E511/12/2005

    Live from New York, it's... Will Forte! Sketches include "Hardball," "JJ Casuals," "Good Morning Meth," "The Falconer," "Thomas & Dobbins," "The Soaking Wet Killer," "Refurbishments," "Butt Pregnancy," "Stachin'," "McNutly & Sons," and "American Tasar." Foo Fighters performed "DOA" and "Best of You."

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Eva Longoria/Korn

    S31:E611/19/2005

    Fox News Special Report: Bush in China, Eva Longoria Monologue, Totally Rad Smoke Detector 3000 (repeat), The Spammies, Deep House Dish, Morgan Stanley (repeat), The Needlers: College Reunion, Variety Vault: Vincent Price Thanksgiving, Weekend Update featuring guests Jean Schmidt and Steve Jobs, Desperate Housewives Vanity Fair Shoot, Trapped in the Closet II, The Engelhard Five, Firmium. Korn performs "Twisted Transistor" and "Freak on a Leash". Maya Rudolph absent for maternity leave.

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