The BEST episodes of Saturday Night Live season 48
Every episode of Saturday Night Live season 48, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Saturday Night Live season 48!
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 - Pedro Pascal / Coldplay
Season 48 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/4/2023
Pedro Pascal hosts with Coldplay as musical guests.
#2 - Steve Martin & Martin Short / Brandi Carlile
Season 48 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/10/2022
Steve Martin and Martin Short host the Emmy-winning late-night comedy show. Music comes from Brandi Carlile.
#3 - Austin Butler / Lizzo
Season 48 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/17/2022
Austin Butler hosts Saturday Night Live, with musical guest Lizzo.
#4 - Aubrey Plaza / Sam Smith
Season 48 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2023
Aubrey Plaza hosts the Emmy-winning late-night comedy show. Music comes from Sam Smith.
#5 - Dave Chappelle / Black Star
Season 48 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2022
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle takes up the mantle as host. Plus, there’s music from hip hop duo Black Star.
#6 - Travis Kelce / Kelsea Ballerini
Season 48 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/4/2023
Travis Kelce makes his "SNL" hosting debut on March 4. Kelce is a tight end for the 2023 Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.Kelsea Ballerini takes the stage as musical guest for the first time. Her new EP, "Rolling Up the Welcome Mat," and accompanying short film were released on Valentine's Day, and her "Heartfirst" U.S. tour kicks off in March.
#7 - Quinta Brunson / Lil Yachty
Season 48 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/1/2023
Emmy Award winner Quinta Brunson makes her hosting debut. Brunson is the creator, executive producer, writer and star of ABC's "Abbott Elementary". Lil Yachty will perform as musical guest for the first time. His latest album, "Let's Start Here", debuted at #1 on Billboard's top rock and alternative charts.
#8 - Keke Palmer / SZA
Season 48 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/3/2022
Actor Keke Palmer is on hosting duties, while singer-songwriter SZA provides the music.
#9 - Ana de Armas / Karol G
Season 48 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/15/2023
Academy Award nominee Ana de Armas will host "SNL" for the first time on April 15. De Armas stars in "Ghosted", premiering April 21 on Apple TV+. Karol G will make her first appearance as musical guest. Her newest album, "Mañana Será Bonito", is the first all-Spanish album by a female artist to hit #1 the Billboard 200 chart.
#10 - Michael B. Jordan / Lil Baby
Season 48 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/28/2023
Michael B Jordan hosts the Emmy-winning late-night comedy show. Music comes from Lil Baby.
#11 - Woody Harrelson / Jack White
Season 48 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/25/2023
Woody Harrelson hosts with Jack White as musical guest.
#12 - Jenna Ortega / The 1975
Season 48 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/11/2023
Jenna Ortega hosts "SNL" for the first time on March 11. Ortega stars in Netflix's hit series "Wednesday" and the upcoming "Scream VI," in theaters March 10. The 1975 makes their second appearance as musical guest. The band is currently on a sold-out world tour with their critically acclaimed new album, "Being Funny in a Foreign Language."
#13 - Jack Harlow
Season 48 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2022
Rapper Jack Harlow doubles up as host and musical guest of the iconic late-night comedy show.
#14 - Molly Shannon / Jonas Brothers
Season 48 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/8/2023
Molly Shannon will return to Studio 8H to host "SNL" for the second time on April 8. Shannon stars in "A Good Person", currently in theaters, and the third season of "The Other Two", premiering May 4 on HBO Max. Jonas Brothers will take the stage as musical guest for the third time. Their new album, "The Album", featuring the upcoming single "Waffle House", is set to be released May 12.
#15 - Brendan Gleeson / Willow
Season 48 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2022
The actor Brendan Gleeson hosts the iconic late-night comedy show, with musical guest Willow.
#16 - Amy Schumer / Steve Lacy
Season 48 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2022
Comedian and actor Amy Schumer takes the reins as host. Plus, there’s music from Steve Lacy.
#17 - Miles Teller / Kendrick Lamar
Season 48 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2022
Miles Teller hosts the season opener of the iconic late-night comedy show, joined by musical guest Kendrick Lamar.
#18 - Megan Thee Stallion
Season 48 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2022
Megan Thee Stallion does double duty as both the host and musical guest of the iconic late-night show.