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.
#1 - Ryan Gosling / Chris Stapleton
Season 49 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/13/2024
Host Ryan Gosling; Chris Stapleton performs.
#2 - Kristen Wiig / Raye
Season 49 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/6/2024
Host Kristen Wiig; Raye performs.
#3 - Adam Driver / Olivia Rodrigo
Season 49 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/9/2023
Host Adam Driver; Olivia Rodrigo performs.
#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.”
#5 - Ayo Edebiri / Jennifer Lopez
Season 49 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/3/2024
Host Ayo Edebiri; Jennifer Lopez performs.
#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.
#7 - Jake Gyllenhaal / Sabrina Carpenter
Season 49 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2024
Jake Gyllenhaal hosts; Sabrina Carpenter performs.
#8 - Emma Stone / Noah Kahan
Season 49 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/2/2023
Host Emma Stone; Noah Kahan performs.
#9 - Josh Brolin / Ariana Grande
Season 49 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/9/2024
Host Josh Brolin; Ariana Grande performs.
#10 - Sydney Sweeney / Kacey Musgraves
Season 49 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/2/2024
Host Sydney Sweeney; Kacey Musgraves performs.
#11 - Jason Momoa / Tate McRae
Season 49 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2023
Host Jason Momoa; Tate McRae performs.
#12 - Maya Rudolph / Vampire Weekend
Season 49 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2024
Maya Rudolph hosts; Vampire Weekend performs.
#13 - Bad Bunny
Season 49 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2023
Bad Bunny hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live on October 21, 2023.
#14 - Timothée Chalamet / boygenius
Season 49 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2023
Host Timothée Chalamet; boygenius performs.
#15 - Jacob Elordi / Reneé Rapp
Season 49 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2024
Host Jacob Elordi; Reneé Rapp performs.
#16 - Shane Gillis / 21 Savage
Season 49 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/24/2024
Host Shane Gillis; 21 Savage performs.
#17 - Dua Lipa
Season 49 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/4/2024
Dua Lipa hosts and performs.
#18 - Ramy Youssef / Travis Scott
Season 49 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/30/2024
Host Ramy Youssef; Travis Scott performs.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Dakota Johnson / Justin Timberlake
Season 49 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/27/2024
Host Dakota Johnson; Justin Timberlake performs.