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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Soldier of Illusion (1983) (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E2

    In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains. Inspired by the Werner Herzog-focused documentary Burden of Dreams.

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  2. undefined Season 35 Episode 21 - Betty White/Jay-Z
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S35:E21

    Sketches include "Lawrence Welk Cold Open," "Betty White Monologue," "NPR," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "Gingey," "Weekend Update," featuring Molly Shannon as Sally O'Malley and Betty White as Dottie Donigan, "Scared Straight" and "Census 2010."

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  3. undefined Season 36 Episode 13 - Jesse Eisenberg/Nicki Minaj
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S36:E13

    Sketches include Bachmann Address Cold Open, Eisenberg Monologue featuring Mark Zuckerberg, Estromaxx, Mister Wizard, Herb Welch, An SNL Digital Short: The Creep featuring Nicki Minaj, Weekend Update, Bride of Blackenstein, MTV Skins, and more.

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  4. undefined Season 34 Episode 8 - Paul Rudd/Beyonce
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S34:E8

    Live from New York, it's... Jason Sudeikis! Sketches include "Vice President-elect Joe Biden," "Sproingo," "Kissing Family," "Scared Straight," "Everyone's a Critic" (Digital Short), "Tom and Tonya Peoples," "Garden Party Road Trip," "Beyonce Video Shoot," "Suicide Negotiation," "Proposition 8," and "Clearing the Air" (film). Beyonce performed "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies."

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  5. undefined Season 34 Episode 16 - Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S34:E16

    Actor Alec Baldwin hosts; Jonas Brothers perform "Tonight" and "Video Girl." Sketches include "Republican Congressional Leadership Meeting," "The Fourth Jonas Brother," "The Cougar Den," "Digital Short: The Jonas Brothers' Secret," "Sir Mix-a-Lot's Photo Shop," "Weekend Update" with guests Oscar Rogers, Angelina Jolie, Angie Tempura, and Joaquin Phoenix, "Vincent Price's Valentine's Day Special," "Planning a Meeting," "Wii," "Chewable Pampers Commercial," "Virgania Horsen's Hot Air Balloon Rides," and "First Coughs."

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  6. undefined Season 34 Episode 20 - Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S34:E20

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  7. undefined Season 34 Episode 21 - Justin Timberlake/Ciara
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S34:E21

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  8. undefined Season 35 Episode 7 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Dave Matthews Band
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S35:E7

    Live from New York, it's... Nasim Pedrad and Will Forte! Sketches include "Obama and Hu Jintao," "Movie Trailer Re-Cut: Palin 2012," "Secret Word," "A Girl Like Reba" (Digital Short), "The Mellow Show," "What's Up With That?," "Thanksgiving Dinner," "Woman To Woman," and "Say Anything." The Dave Matthews Band performed "You and Me" and "Shake Me Like a Monkey."

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  9. undefined Season 36 Episode 14 - Dana Carvey/Linkin Park
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S36:E14

    Sketches include Wayne's World Cold Open featuring Mike Myers, Dana Carvey Monologue, Sleepmate Pro, Church Chat featuring Justin Bieber, Teen Crisis Hotline, The Roommate featuring Justin Bieber, Weekend Update, Pageant Preview, and more.

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  10. undefined Season 36 Episode 17 - Zach Galifianakis/Jessie J.
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S36:E17

    Sketches include March Madness Cold Open, partial Zach Monologue, The Talk, Comedy Tour, Scared Straight, Digital Short: Zach Looks for a New Assistant, Weekend Update, Canadian Entertainment Show, Corn Syrup Commercial, and Titanic.

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Soldier of Illusion (1983) (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E1

    In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains. Inspired by the Werner Herzog-focused documentary Burden of Dreams.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mulaney

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Parker Gail's Location Is Everything
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E3

    Monologist Parker Gail and director Harrison Renzi team up to present Gail's theater piece, "Location Is Everything".

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mulaney

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Original Cast Album: Co-Op
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E3

    A fly-on-the-wall look at the marathon cast album recording of the ill-fated 1970 Broadway musical comedy centered around a cast of characters who work, live, or want to live in the same co-op.

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  14. undefined Season 36 Episode 12 - Gwyneth Paltrow/Cee Lo Green
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S36:E12

    Sketches include Fox News Cold Open, Country Monologue, The Cape Promo, Secret Word, An SNL Digital Short: Andy & Pee Wee's Night Out, Bar Mitzvah Songs, Record Meeting, Weekend Update, Fresh Prince Lost Episodes, ESPN Deportes, and more.

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  15. undefined Season 36 Episode 15 - Russell Brand/Chris Brown
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S36:E15

    Sketches include O'Reilly/Obama Cold Open, Russell Monologue, Spider-Man Lawsuit, Vacation Giveaway, British Movie Trailer, Royal Taster, Chris Brown "Yeah 3X", Weekend Update, and more.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mulaney

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Eye Doesn't Lie
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E4

    An investigation into the wrongful conviction of a man sentenced to death for the 1986 murder of John Patrick Winslow.

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  17. undefined Season 34 Episode 6 - Jon Hamm/Coldplay
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S34:E6

    Jon Hamm/Coldplay is the sixth episode of the thirty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live. It originally aired on October 25, 2008.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mulaney

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  18. undefined Season 35 Episode 2 - Ryan Reynolds / Lady Gaga
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S35:E2

    Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "Obama's Checklist," "Mostly Garbage Dog Food," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Throw It On The Ground" (Digital Short), "Mike's Fountainry," "Deep House Dish," "So You Commited a Crime... And You Think You Can Dance?," "International Masterworks," and "Bubble Dresses Backstage." Lady Gaga performed "Paparazzi" and a medley of "LoveGame," "Bad Romance," and "Poker Face."

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  19. undefined Season 36 Episode 1 - Amy Poehler/Katy Perry
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S36:E1

    America's long-running sketch comedy show returns for Season 36 with "SNL" alum Amy Poehler helming the cast and fielding kisses from Justin Timberlake. Sketches include Bronx Beat, Hair Restoration, Maternity Matters, Wedding Venue, and more.

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  20. undefined Season 36 Episode 20 - Tina Fey/Ellie Goulding
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S36:E20

    Sketches include Osama Cold Open, Mother's Message Monologue, GOP Debate, Mermaid, An SNL Digital Short: Jack Sparrow, Weekend Update, Birthing Class, Bedelia - Sleepover, Pregnant in Heels, Discount Prom Wear, and Hallmark Mother's Day.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mulaney

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  21. undefined Season 37 Episode 6 - Emma Stone/Coldplay
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S37:E6

    Coldplay perform "Paradise" and 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" Sketches include "Rick Perry Fumbles," "Secret Word," "WXPD News," "Wish It Would Rain" (Digital Short), "Les Jeunes de Paris," "Bachlorette Party," "Someone Like You," and "Technology Hump" (film).

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  22. undefined Season 37 Episode 14 - Zooey Deschanel/Karmin
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S37:E14

    Karmin performs “Brokenhearted” and “I Told You So” Skits include: Chrysler Ad II, Piers Morgan Tonight, Les Jeunes De Paris, Chrysler Ad III, Daily Post, 1941, Chrysler Ad IV, Bein’ Quirky with Zooey Deschanel, Verizon Commercial, Crab Blast 2012, We’re Gonna Make Technology Hump, Letters Between Sisters.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Mulaney

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  23. undefined Season 34 Episode 2 - James Franco/Kings of Leon
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S34:E2

    Live from New York, it's... Darrell Hammond! Sketches include "McCain Voiceovers," "The Cougar Den," "Agent 420," "Simpson Jury Selection," "Murray Hill" (Digital Short), "The Looker," "New York Times Reporters," "Of Mice and Men," "Yankee Stadium Stories" (film), and "James and Willam Dafoe." Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody."

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  24. undefined Season 34 Episode 3 - Anna Faris/Duffy
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S34:E3

    Live from New York, it's... Tina Fey! Sketches include "Sarah Palin Interview," "New Friends," "The First Presidential Debate," "Rowboat Date," "Scores," "Deep House Dish," "Googie Rene's Slightly Stained Wedding Dress Basement," and "Superior Ex-Boyfriend." Duffy performed "Mercy" and "Stepping Stone."

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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  25. undefined Season 34 Episode 17 - Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S34:E17

    Sketches include "1-800-IDEAS?," "MacGruber" (three parts), "The Rock Obama," "Activia Testimonials," "Hawaiians," "Game Time with Dave and Gary," "NBC Promos," and "Lighthouse Date."

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    Writer:John Mulaney

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John Mulaney Ratings Summary

"Soldier of Illusion (1983) (2)" is the best rated episode written by John Mulaney. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/19/2022 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Betty White/Jay-Z".