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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 38

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 38 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 38!

The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 38

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  1. Background image for Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean
    7.8/10(345 votes)

    #1 - Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean

    S38:E1

    Host Seth MacFarlane; Frank Ocean performs "Thinkin' Bout You" and "Pyramids."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons
    7.0/10(259 votes)

    #2 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons

    S38:E2

    Host Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Mumford & Sons perform "I Will Wait" and "Below My Feet".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Daniel Craig with Muse
    6.2/10(209 votes)

    #3 - Daniel Craig with Muse

    S38:E3

    Host Daniel Craig; Muse perform "Madness" and "Panic Station."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Christina Applegate with Passion Pit
    6.7/10(198 votes)

    #4 - Christina Applegate with Passion Pit

    S38:E4

    Host Christina Applegate; Passion Pit performs "Take a Walk" and "Carried Away."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Bruno Mars
    7.4/10(246 votes)

    #5 - Bruno Mars

    S38:E5

    Bruno Mars hosts and performs "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Young Girls".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Louis C.K. with fun.
    7.3/10(261 votes)

    #6 - Louis C.K. with fun.

    S38:E6

    Host Louis C.K.; Fun performs "Some Nights" and "Carry On".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Anne Hathaway with Rihanna
    7.5/10(248 votes)

    #7 - Anne Hathaway with Rihanna

    S38:E7

    Host Anne Hathaway; Rihanna performs "Diamonds" and "Stay".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5
    6.7/10(230 votes)

    #8 - Jeremy Renner with Maroon 5

    S38:E8

    Host Jeremy Renner; Maroon 5 perform "One More Night" and "Daylight".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo
    6.6/10(190 votes)

    #9 - Jamie Foxx with Ne-Yo

    S38:E9

    Host Jamie Foxx; Ne-Yo performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Martin Short with Paul McCartney
    7.7/10(228 votes)

    #10 - Martin Short with Paul McCartney

    S38:E10

    Host Martin Short; Paul McCartney performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers
    6.7/10(264 votes)

    #11 - Jennifer Lawrence with The Lumineers

    S38:E11

    Host Jennifer Lawrence; The Lumineers perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar
    6.5/10(215 votes)

    #12 - Adam Levine with Kendrick Lamar

    S38:E12

    Host Adam Levine; Kendrick Lamar performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Justin Bieber
    4.5/10(266 votes)

    #13 - Justin Bieber

    S38:E13

    Host and musical guest Justin Bieber.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes
    7.1/10(240 votes)

    #14 - Christoph Waltz with Alabama Shakes

    S38:E14

    Host Christoph Waltz; Alabama Shakes perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
    6.4/10(201 votes)

    #15 - Kevin Hart with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

    S38:E15

    Host Kevin Hart; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Justin Timberlake
    8.4/10(387 votes)

    #16 - Justin Timberlake

    S38:E16

    Host and musical guest Justin Timberlake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix
    7.1/10(188 votes)

    #17 - Melissa McCarthy with Phoenix

    S38:E17

    Host Melissa McCarthy; Phoenix perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Vince Vaughn with Miguel
    5.7/10(153 votes)

    #18 - Vince Vaughn with Miguel

    S38:E18

    Host Vince Vaughn; Miguel performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men
    7.4/10(197 votes)

    #19 - Zach Galifianakis with Of Monsters and Men

    S38:E19

    Host Zach Galifianakis; Of Monsters and Men perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend
    7.3/10(193 votes)

    #20 - Kristen Wiig with Vampire Weekend

    S38:E20

    Host Kristen Wiig; Vampire Weekend perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Ben Affleck with Kanye West
    7.5/10(208 votes)

    #21 - Ben Affleck with Kanye West

    S38:E21

    Host Ben Affleck; Kanye West performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 38 Ratings Summary

"Seth MacFarlane with Frank Ocean" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 38. It scored 7.8/10 based on 345 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/15/2012. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Joseph Gordon-Levitt with Mumford & Sons".