The BEST episodes of Saturday Night Live season 51
Every episode of Saturday Night Live season 51, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Saturday Night Live season 51!
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.
#1 - Ariana Grande / Cher
Season 51 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/20/2025
Ariana Grande is here to host tonight's SNL, with musical guest Cher.
#2 - Ryan Gosling / Gorillaz
Season 51 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/7/2026
Ryan Gosling hosts SNL for the fourth time; Gorillaz's first ever-performance on the show after the release of their album, The Mountain.
#3 - Glen Powell / Olivia Dean
Season 51 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2025
Glen Powell is here to host tonight's SNL, with musical guest Olivia Dean.
#4 - Matt Damon / Noah Kahan
Season 51 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/9/2026
Matt Damon is invited for the third time while promoting his new Christopher Nolan film, and folk-pop artist Noah Kahan joins as the musical guest to perform songs from his latest album.
#5 - Jack Black / Jack White
Season 51 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/4/2026
Jack Black and Jack White team up for an epic moment on the long-running sketch series. Black joined the Five-Timers Club, a group reserved for performers who've taken on the role of host five times.
#6 - Will Ferrell / Paul McCartney
Season 51 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/16/2026
Will Ferrell hosts, and Paul McCartney performs.
#7 - Alexander Skarsgård / Cardi B
Season 51 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/31/2026
Alexander Skarsgård hosts the show; musical guest Cardi B performs.
#8 - Melissa McCarthy / Dijon
Season 51 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/6/2025
Emma-award-winning actress Melissa McCarthy hosts and is joined by musical guest Dijon.
#9 - Connor Storrie / Mumford & Sons
Season 51 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/28/2026
"Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie becomes host of SNL; Mumford and Sons perform songs and promote their new album.
#10 - Miles Teller / Brandi Carlile
Season 51 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2025
Host Miles Teller; Brandi Carlile performs.
#11 - Colman Domingo / Anitta
Season 51 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/11/2026
Colman Domingo makes his hosting debut, and Anitta joins as a musical guest.
#12 - Nikki Glaser / sombr
Season 51 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2025
Nikki Glaser hosts, with musical guest sombr.
#13 - Sabrina Carpenter
Season 51 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2025
Singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter makes her hosting debut and performs live.
#14 - Olivia Rodrigo
Season 51 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/2/2026
Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo takes center stage as both the host and musical guest to talk about her third album.
#15 - Harry Styles
Season 51 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/14/2026
Harry Styles hosts and performs.
#16 - Finn Wolfhard / A$AP Rocky
Season 51 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/17/2026
Finn Wolfhard is here to host tonight's SNL, with musical guest A$AP Rocky.
#17 - Amy Poehler / Role Model
Season 51 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2025
Amy Poehler is here to host SNL, with musical guest Role Model.
#18 - Josh O'Connor / Lily Allen
Season 51 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/13/2025
Actor Josh O'Connor hosts for the first time, and musical guest Lily Allen performs.
#19 - Teyana Taylor / Geese
Season 51 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/24/2026
Teyana Taylor hosts, and Geese performs.
#20 - Bad Bunny / Doja Cat
Season 51 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2025
Bad Bunny is here to host the SNL season opener, with musical guest Doja Cat.