The BEST episodes of Saturday Night Live season 49

Every episode of Saturday Night Live season 49, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Saturday Night Live season 49!

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
Ryan Gosling / Chris Stapleton
star
7.80
142 votes

#1 - Ryan Gosling / Chris Stapleton

Season 49 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/13/2024

Host Ryan Gosling; Chris Stapleton performs.

Kristen Wiig / Raye
star
7.36
122 votes

#2 - Kristen Wiig / Raye

Season 49 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/6/2024

Host Kristen Wiig; Raye performs.

Adam Driver / Olivia Rodrigo
star
7.32
128 votes

#3 - Adam Driver / Olivia Rodrigo

Season 49 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/9/2023

Host Adam Driver; Olivia Rodrigo performs.

Nate Bargatze / Foo Fighters
star
7.19
142 votes

#4 - Nate Bargatze / Foo Fighters

Season 49 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2023

Nate Bargatze will host “SNL” for the first time on Oct. 28. The Grammy Award-nominated comedian is performing stand-up nationwide on his “Be Funny” tour. Foo Fighters will take the stage as musical guest for the ninth time. The Grammy-winning band is currently touring in support of its 11th album, “But Here We Are.”

Ayo Edebiri / Jennifer Lopez
star
7.13
120 votes

#5 - Ayo Edebiri / Jennifer Lopez

Season 49 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/3/2024

Host Ayo Edebiri; Jennifer Lopez performs.

Kate McKinnon / Billie Eilish
star
7.10
144 votes

#6 - Kate McKinnon / Billie Eilish

Season 49 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/16/2023

Kate McKinnon takes the stage to host this week's SNL. Billie Eilish performs as the musical guest.

Jake Gyllenhaal / Sabrina Carpenter
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7.09
119 votes

#7 - Jake Gyllenhaal / Sabrina Carpenter

Season 49 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2024

Jake Gyllenhaal hosts; Sabrina Carpenter performs.

Josh Brolin / Ariana Grande
star
7.03
108 votes

#8 - Josh Brolin / Ariana Grande

Season 49 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/9/2024

Host Josh Brolin; Ariana Grande performs.

Emma Stone / Noah Kahan
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7.02
129 votes

#9 - Emma Stone / Noah Kahan

Season 49 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/2/2023

Host Emma Stone; Noah Kahan performs.

Sydney Sweeney / Kacey Musgraves
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6.73
135 votes

#10 - Sydney Sweeney / Kacey Musgraves

Season 49 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/2/2024

Host Sydney Sweeney; Kacey Musgraves performs.

Jason Momoa / Tate McRae
star
6.67
125 votes

#11 - Jason Momoa / Tate McRae

Season 49 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2023

Host Jason Momoa; Tate McRae performs.

Bad Bunny
star
6.64
120 votes

#12 - Bad Bunny

Season 49 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2023

Bad Bunny hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on October 21, 2023.

Maya Rudolph / Vampire Weekend
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6.64
99 votes

#13 - Maya Rudolph / Vampire Weekend

Season 49 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2024

Maya Rudolph hosts; Vampire Weekend performs.

Timothée Chalamet / boygenius
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6.63
127 votes

#14 - Timothée Chalamet / boygenius

Season 49 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2023

Host Timothée Chalamet; boygenius performs.

Jacob Elordi / Reneé Rapp
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6.61
119 votes

#15 - Jacob Elordi / Reneé Rapp

Season 49 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2024

Host Jacob Elordi; Reneé Rapp performs.

Pete Davidson / Ice Spice
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6.54
149 votes

#16 - Pete Davidson / Ice Spice

Season 49 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2023

Pete Davidson hosts the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on October 14, 2023, with musical guest Ice Spice.

Ramy Youssef / Travis Scott
star
6.53
102 votes

#17 - Ramy Youssef / Travis Scott

Season 49 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/30/2024

Host Ramy Youssef; Travis Scott performs.

Dua Lipa
star
6.53
112 votes

#18 - Dua Lipa

Season 49 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/4/2024

Dua Lipa hosts and performs.

Shane Gillis / 21 Savage
star
6.53
133 votes

#19 - Shane Gillis / 21 Savage

Season 49 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/24/2024

Host Shane Gillis; 21 Savage performs.

Dakota Johnson / Justin Timberlake
star
6.45
133 votes

#20 - Dakota Johnson / Justin Timberlake

Season 49 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/27/2024

Host Dakota Johnson; Justin Timberlake performs.