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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 44

Every episode of Saturday Night Live Season 44 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 44!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 1 - Adam Driver and Kanye West
    6.6/10(469 votes)

    #1 - Adam Driver and Kanye West

    S44:E1

    "BlacKkKlansman" actor Adam Driver hosts with musical guest Kanye West.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  2. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 2 - Awkwafina and Travis Scott
    5.4/10(408 votes)

    #2 - Awkwafina and Travis Scott

    S44:E2

    Actress and rapper Awkwafina hosts with musical guest Travis Scott.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 3 - Seth Meyers and Paul Simon
    6.3/10(323 votes)

    #3 - Seth Meyers and Paul Simon

    S44:E3

    Television host and "Saturday Night Live" alum Seth Meyers hosts with musical guest Paul Simon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 4 - Jonah Hill and Maggie Rogers
    6.4/10(306 votes)

    #4 - Jonah Hill and Maggie Rogers

    S44:E4

    Actor and "Mid90s" filmmaker Jonah Hill hosts with musical guest Maggie Rogers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 5 - Liev Schreiber and Lil Wayne
    6.8/10(276 votes)

    #5 - Liev Schreiber and Lil Wayne

    S44:E5

    "Ray Donovan" actor Liev Schreiber hosts with musical guest Lil Wayne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 6 - Steve Carell and Ella Mai
    6.6/10(307 votes)

    #6 - Steve Carell and Ella Mai

    S44:E6

    "Beautiful Boy" actor Steve Carell hosts with musical guest Ella Mai.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 7 - Claire Foy and Anderson .Paak
    6.4/10(272 votes)

    #7 - Claire Foy and Anderson .Paak

    S44:E7

    "The Girl in the Spider's Web" actress Claire Foy hosts with musical guest Anderson Paak.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 8 - Jason Momoa and Mumford & Sons
    6.6/10(327 votes)

    #8 - Jason Momoa and Mumford & Sons

    S44:E8

    "Aquaman" actor Jason Momoa hosts with musical guest Mumford & Sons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 9 - Matt Damon and Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus
    7.4/10(342 votes)

    #9 - Matt Damon and Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus

    S44:E9

    Actor Matt Damon hosts with musical guests Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 10 - Rachel Brosnahan and Greta Van Fleet
    6.5/10(283 votes)

    #10 - Rachel Brosnahan and Greta Van Fleet

    S44:E10

    "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" actress Rachel Brosnahan hosts with musical guest Greta Van Fleet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  11. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 11 - James McAvoy and Meek Mill
    6.9/10(303 votes)

    #11 - James McAvoy and Meek Mill

    S44:E11

    "Glass" actor James McAvoy hosts with musical guest Meek Mill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  12. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 12 - Halsey
    7.1/10(305 votes)

    #12 - Halsey

    S44:E12

    Singer Halsey hosts and performs as musical guest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  13. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 13 - Don Cheadle and Gary Clark Jr.
    6.7/10(269 votes)

    #13 - Don Cheadle and Gary Clark Jr.

    S44:E13

    "Black Monday" actor Don Cheadle hosts with musical guest Gary Clark Jr.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  14. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 14 - John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett
    8.1/10(413 votes)

    #14 - John Mulaney and Thomas Rhett

    S44:E14

    Comedian John Mulaney hosts with musical guest Thomas Rhett.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  15. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 15 - Idris Elba and Khalid
    6.5/10(251 votes)

    #15 - Idris Elba and Khalid

    S44:E15

    "Turn Up Charlie" actor Idris Elba hosts with musical guest Khalid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  16. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 16 - Sandra Oh and Tame Impala
    6.3/10(257 votes)

    #16 - Sandra Oh and Tame Impala

    S44:E16

    "Killing Eve" actress Sandra Oh hosts with musical guest Tame Impala.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  17. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 17 - Kit Harington and Sara Bareilles
    6.6/10(297 votes)

    #17 - Kit Harington and Sara Bareilles

    S44:E17

    "Game of Thrones" actor Kit Harington hosts with musical guest Sara Bareilles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  18. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 18 - Emma Stone and BTS
    6.4/10(283 votes)

    #18 - Emma Stone and BTS

    S44:E18

    "The Favourite" actress Emma Stone hosts with musical guest BTS.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  19. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 19 - Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes
    8.3/10(474 votes)

    #19 - Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes

    S44:E19

    "Murder Mystery" actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Adam Sandler hosts with musical guest Shawn Mendes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  20. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 20 - Emma Thompson and Jonas Brothers
    6.8/10(239 votes)

    #20 - Emma Thompson and Jonas Brothers

    S44:E20

    "Late Night" actress Emma Thompson hosts with musical guest Jonas Brothers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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  21. Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 21 - Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled
    6.6/10(236 votes)

    #21 - Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled

    S44:E21

    "Avengers: Endgame" actor Paul Rudd hosts with musical guest DJ Khaled

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julio Torres

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Season 44 Ratings Summary

"Adam Driver and Kanye West" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" season 44. It scored 6.6/10 based on 469 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Julio Torres, it aired on 9/29/2018. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Awkwafina and Travis Scott".