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.
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#11 - 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
#12 - 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
#13 - 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
#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
#15 - 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
#16 - 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
#17 - 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
#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
#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
#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
#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