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: 3/19/2025Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
Martin Short / Hozier
star
7.78
160 votes

#1 - Martin Short / Hozier

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

Martin Short hosts, and Hozier performs.

SNL50: The Anniversary Special
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7.59
239 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
7.39
160 votes

#3 - Nate Bargatze / Coldplay

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

Nate Bargatze hosts, and Coldplay performs.

Ariana Grande / Stevie Nicks
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7.33
165 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
159 votes

#5 - John Mulaney / Chappell Roan

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

John Mulaney hosts, and Chappell Roan performs.

Timothée Chalamet
star
7.08
156 votes

#6 - Timothée Chalamet

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

Timothée Chalamet hosts and performs.

Michael Keaton / Billie Eilish
star
7.07
147 votes

#7 - Michael Keaton / Billie Eilish

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

Michael Keaton hosts, and Billie Eilish performs.

Dave Chappelle / GloRilla
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7.04
159 votes

#8 - Dave Chappelle / GloRilla

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

Dave Chappelle hosts, and GloRilla performs.

Lady Gaga
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6.92
86 votes

#9 - Lady Gaga

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

Lady Gaga hosts and performs.

Charli XCX
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6.85
146 votes

#10 - Charli XCX

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

Charli XCX hosts and performs.

Chris Rock / Gracie Abrams
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6.78
134 votes

#11 - Chris Rock / Gracie Abrams

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

Chris Rock hosts, and Gracie Abrams performs.

Jean Smart / Jelly Roll
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6.72
172 votes

#12 - Jean Smart / Jelly Roll

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

Jean Smart hosts, and Jelly Roll performs.

Bill Burr / Mk.gee
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6.52
147 votes

#13 - Bill Burr / Mk.gee

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

Bill Burr hosts, and Mk.gee performs.

Paul Mescal / Shaboozey
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6.51
131 votes

#14 - Paul Mescal / Shaboozey

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

Paul Mescal hosts, and Shaboozey performs.

Shane Gillis / Tate McRae
star
6.37
110 votes

#15 - Shane Gillis / Tate McRae

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

Host Shane Gillis; Tate McRae performs.