The BEST episodes of Saturday Night Live season 44

Every episode of Saturday Night Live season 44, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Saturday Night Live season 44!

Each week, a famous guest host appears in sketches and parodies alongside a roster of up-and-coming comedians. A popular musical guest, short films, and Weekend Update - a recurring satirical newscast - form the backbone of one of the most influential and culturally significant TV shows in history.

Last Updated: 12/14/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
John Mulaney / Thomas Rhett
star
7.81
207 votes

#1 - John Mulaney / Thomas Rhett

Season 44 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/2/2019

Sketches include: What’s That Name?, Cha Cha Slide, Cinema Classics, Bodega Bathroom, Toilet Death Ejector, Weekend Update, The Unknown Caller, Cohen Hearing, Shark Tank: Legal Edition

Adam Sandler / Shawn Mendes
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7.65
206 votes

#2 - Adam Sandler / Shawn Mendes

Season 44 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/4/2019

Sketches include: Romano Tours, Rectix, Sandler Family Reunion, Weekend Update, Last Call, Holes, War Zone Reporter, Family Feud

Writer: Steve Koren
Matt Damon / Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus
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7.63
228 votes

#3 - Matt Damon / Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus

Season 44 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/15/2018

Sketches include: Weezer, Westminster Daddy Show, Weekend Update, Christmas Ornaments, Best Christmas Ever, Cop Christmas, Oscar Host Auditions, Happy Christmas Britain, It’s a Wonderful Trump, Jingle Bells

Paul Rudd / DJ Khaled
star
7.58
197 votes

#4 - Paul Rudd / DJ Khaled

Season 44 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/18/2019

Sketches include: Weekend Update, Leslie & Kyle, What’s Wrong With This Picture, Ouija Demon, Grace and Frankie Rap, The View, Don’t Stop Me Now, Music Box, A Journey Through Time

Idris Elba / Khalid
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7.47
195 votes

#5 - Idris Elba / Khalid

Season 44 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/9/2019

Sketches include: Soccer Broadcast, The Impossible Hulk, The Gayle King Interview With R. Kelly, Can I Play That?, Weekend Update, PowerPoint Workshop, Supportive Friend, Bok Bok’s, The Gold Diggers of the WNBA, Magic Show

Seth Meyers / Paul Simon
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7.42
234 votes

#6 - Seth Meyers / Paul Simon

Season 44 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2018

Sketches include: Beta Force, A Frightening Tale, Movie Talkback, Thirsty Cops, Weekend Update, Trees, Bayou Benny’s Liberal Lagniappe, Halloween Gig, Cuban Vacation, Cosby in Jail, Kanye & Trump

Liev Schreiber / Lil Wayne
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7.38
213 votes

#7 - Liev Schreiber / Lil Wayne

Season 44 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2018

Sketches include: House Hunters, Dave’s Outside the Bathroom, Unity Song, The Poddys, Weekend Update, Booty Consent, Another Close Encounter, Good Day Denver, Jeff Sessions Farewell, Brothers

Steve Carell / Ella Mai
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7.36
234 votes

#8 - Steve Carell / Ella Mai

Season 44 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2018

Sketches include: NASA TV, Slumber Party, Weekend Update, GPYass!, The Ingraham Angle, Dumb Dad, RV Life, Thanksgiving Song, RBG, Space Thanksgiving, A Message from Jeff Bezos

James McAvoy / Meek Mill
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7.25
163 votes

#9 - James McAvoy / Meek Mill

Season 44 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/26/2019

Sketches include: The UES, Mr. H, Weekend Update, I Love My Dog, New Orleans Vacation, Mr. Tumnus, Tucker Carlson Tonight, Charmin, Air Traffic Control, Virgin Hunk, Another Brothers

Emma Stone / BTS
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7.23
214 votes

#10 - Emma Stone / BTS

Season 44 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/13/2019

Sketches include: The Actress, Fashion Coward, Ladies Room, Hobbies, Weekend Update, The View, Royal Baby Video, Jail Cell, Chalmers Reserve Event Wine, Posters

Halsey
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7.16
163 votes

#11 - Halsey

Season 44 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/9/2019

Sketches include: Black History Month, Virginia State Capitol, Weekend Update, Riverdale, Parents Phone Call, Women of Congress, Maurice, Sorority Karaoke, Them Trumps, Valentine’s Song, Meet The Press

Rachel Brosnahan / Greta Van Fleet
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7.16
167 votes

#12 - Rachel Brosnahan / Greta Van Fleet

Season 44 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/19/2019

Sketches include: Millennial Millions, Kool-Aid, Tabitha, Leave Me Alurn, Deal Or No Deal, Ken’s Instagram, Weekend Update, The Raunchiest Miss Rita, Action 9 News At Five

Kit Harington / Sara Bareilles
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7.15
178 votes

#13 - Kit Harington / Sara Bareilles

Season 44 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/6/2019

Sketches include: New Video Game, Graphics Department, Bachelorette Party, Weekend Update, 2019 Nephew Pageant, Exam, New HBO Shows, Biden Headquarters, Sinatra Impersonator, A Day in the Life of Theresa May

Jason Momoa / Mumford & Sons
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7.13
189 votes

#14 - Jason Momoa / Mumford & Sons

Season 44 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/8/2018

Sketches include: First Impression, Them Trumps, Weekend Update, Elf On The Shelf, Rudolph’s Big Night, GE Big Boy Appliances, Day Of The Dorks, Sleigh Ride, Mueller Visits Eric, A Christmas Carol, Khal Drogo’s Ghost Dojo

Jonah Hill / Maggie Rogers
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7.05
199 votes

#15 - Jonah Hill / Maggie Rogers

Season 44 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2018

Sketches include: Divided We Stand, Teacher Fell Down, Midterm Ad, Benihana, Weekend Update, HuckaPM, America’s Got Talent: Wait, They’re Good?, Pug Wigs, Ingraham Angle, KCR News

Emma Thompson / Jonas Brothers
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7.05
144 votes

#16 - Emma Thompson / Jonas Brothers

Season 44 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/11/2019

Sketches include: Chopped, Judge Court, Weekend Update, Meet the Press, Beauty and the Beast, You Don’t Know Me, Wait a Second, That Shouldn’t Be There!, Cinema Classics, The Perfect Mother, Etiquette Coach

Claire Foy / Anderson Paak
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7.04
156 votes

#17 - Claire Foy / Anderson Paak

Season 44 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/1/2018

Sketches include: The War In Words, Willy Wonka, Netflix Commercial, Good Morning Goomah, Home Shopping Network, Morning Joe, Weekend Update, All I Want For Christmas, Dad Christmas, Trump In Argentina

Adam Driver / Kanye West
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7.02
287 votes

#18 - Adam Driver / Kanye West

Season 44 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2018

Sketches include: Career Day, Kavanaugh Hearing, Rad Times at Frat U, Weekend Update, A New Kyle, Neo-Confederate Meeting, Fortnite Squad, Coffee Shop

Directors: Don Roy King
Sandra Oh / Tame Impala
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6.98
160 votes

#19 - Sandra Oh / Tame Impala

Season 44 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/30/2019

Sketches include: Cheques, Roots of Rock, Discover, Weekend Update, The Duel, Kremlin Meeting, Future Self, Test Prep, Empire Meeting, Louise’s Birthday, The Mueller Report

Don Cheadle / Gary Clark Jr.
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6.94
163 votes

#20 - Don Cheadle / Gary Clark Jr.

Season 44 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/16/2019

Sketches include: Extreme Baking Championship, Lollipop, Roach-Ex Plus, The Regal Promenade Pavilion, Fresh Takes, Pound Puppy, Trump Declares National Emergency, Weekend Update, Celebrity Family Feud

Awkwafina / Travis Scott
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6.75
208 votes

#21 - Awkwafina / Travis Scott

Season 44 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2018

Sketches include: Weekend Update, Cricket Wireless, The Pumpkin Patch, Women’s Round Table, Ted Cruz Rally, Late Night Battle, Baby Shower, Brett Kavanaugh Post-Game, So You’re Willing to Date a Magician, The Hidden Tales of Egypt