The BEST episodes of Saturday Night Live season 50

Every episode of Saturday Night Live season 50, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Saturday Night Live season 50!

Each week, live from New York, a famous guest host appears in sketches and parodies alongside a company 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 comedy shows in history.

Last Updated: 5/15/2025Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
Martin Short / Hozier
star
7.76
165 votes

#1 - Martin Short / Hozier

Season 50 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/21/2024

Martin Short hosts, and Hozier performs.

SNL50: The Anniversary Special
star
7.63
261 votes

#2 - SNL50: The Anniversary Special

Season 50 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/16/2025

The award-winning, record-breaking sketch show celebrates its 50th anniversary live from New York.

Nate Bargatze / Coldplay
star
7.37
163 votes

#3 - Nate Bargatze / Coldplay

Season 50 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2024

Nate Bargatze hosts, and Coldplay performs.

Ariana Grande / Stevie Nicks
star
7.32
167 votes

#4 - Ariana Grande / Stevie Nicks

Season 50 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2024

Ariana Grande hosts, and Steve Nicks performs.

John Mulaney / Chappell Roan
star
7.31
164 votes

#5 - John Mulaney / Chappell Roan

Season 50 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2024

John Mulaney hosts, and Chappell Roan performs.

Jon Hamm / Lizzo
star
7.29
110 votes

#6 - Jon Hamm / Lizzo

Season 50 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/12/2025

Jon Hamm hosts, and Lizzo performs.

Jack Black / Elton John and Brandi Carlile
star
7.19
117 votes

#7 - Jack Black / Elton John and Brandi Carlile

Season 50 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/5/2025

Host Jack Black; Elton John and Brandi Carlile perform.

Lady Gaga
star
7.12
137 votes

#8 - Lady Gaga

Season 50 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/8/2025

Lady Gaga hosts and performs.

Timothée Chalamet
star
7.11
163 votes

#9 - Timothée Chalamet

Season 50 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/2025

Timothée Chalamet hosts and performs.

Michael Keaton / Billie Eilish
star
7.09
152 votes

#10 - Michael Keaton / Billie Eilish

Season 50 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2024

Michael Keaton hosts, and Billie Eilish performs.

Dave Chappelle / GloRilla
star
7.05
165 votes

#11 - Dave Chappelle / GloRilla

Season 50 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2025

Dave Chappelle hosts, and GloRilla performs.

Quinta Brunson / Benson Boone
star
6.87
79 votes

#12 - Quinta Brunson / Benson Boone

Season 50 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/3/2025

Quinta Brunson hosts, and Benson Boone performs.

Charli XCX
star
6.87
151 votes

#13 - Charli XCX

Season 50 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2024

Charli XCX hosts and performs.

Chris Rock / Gracie Abrams
star
6.83
140 votes

#14 - Chris Rock / Gracie Abrams

Season 50 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2024

Chris Rock hosts, and Gracie Abrams performs.

Walton Goggins / Arcade Fire
star
6.81
53 votes

#15 - Walton Goggins / Arcade Fire

Season 50 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/10/2025

Walton Goggins hosts, and Arcade Fire perform.

Jean Smart / Jelly Roll
star
6.68
174 votes

#16 - Jean Smart / Jelly Roll

Season 50 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2024

Jean Smart hosts, and Jelly Roll performs.

Paul Mescal / Shaboozey
star
6.56
136 votes

#17 - Paul Mescal / Shaboozey

Season 50 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/7/2024

Paul Mescal hosts, and Shaboozey performs.

Bill Burr / Mk.gee
star
6.55
152 votes

#18 - Bill Burr / Mk.gee

Season 50 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2024

Bill Burr hosts, and Mk.gee performs.

Mikey Madison / Morgan Wallen
star
6.44
118 votes

#19 - Mikey Madison / Morgan Wallen

Season 50 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/29/2025

Mikey Madison hosts, and Morgan Wallen performs.

Shane Gillis / Tate McRae
star
6.42
126 votes

#20 - Shane Gillis / Tate McRae

Season 50 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/1/2025

Host Shane Gillis; Tate McRae performs.