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10 Best Episodes of Saturday Night Live - Season 31

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Each episode of "Saturday Night Live" is hosted by a different celebrity guest, who brings their unique humor and personality to the show. From actors to musicians to athletes, you never know who will take the stage next. And let's not forget about the talented cast members who bring the sketches to life. With a mix of seasoned performers and fresh faces, the "SNL" cast never fails to deliver the laughs.

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Tune in to "Saturday Night Live" on NBC to experience the laughter and excitement for yourself. With 50 seasons under its belt, this long-running show continues to captivate audiences with its witty humor and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the show, "SNL" is sure to leave you wanting more.

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 10, 2024.

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#11 - Jon Heder/Ashlee Simpson (Season 31 - Episode 2)

Sketches include "George W. Bush and Harriet Miers," "Taco Town," "Caitlin's Science Fair," "Werewolf Date," "The Misadventures of Tom Delay and Bill Frist," "Showbiz Grande Explosion!," "Wilson Brothers Funeral Home," "Hubbard Systems," "Operator Date," and "The Black Eyed Peas." Ashlee Simpson performed "Catch Me When I Fall" and "Boyfriend."

The episode was rated 7.17 from 12 votes.

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#10 - Jason Lee/Foo Fighters (Season 31 - Episode 5)

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Live from New York, it's... Will Forte! Sketches include "Hardball," "JJ Casuals," "Good Morning Meth," "The Falconer," "Thomas & Dobbins," "The Soaking Wet Killer," "Refurbishments," "Butt Pregnancy," "Stachin'," "McNutly & Sons," and "American Tasar." Foo Fighters performed "DOA" and "Best of You."

The episode was rated 7.33 from 12 votes.

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#9 - Alec Baldwin/Shakira (Season 31 - Episode 8)

Live from New York, it's... Alec Baldwin! Sketches include "Saddam's Cell," "Tylenol BM," "Face Transplant," "The O'Reilly Factor," "Celebrity Mugshot Poker" (cartoon), "Brokeback Goldmine," "The Tony Bennett Show," "Carol at Bowl-a-Rama," "The Man Who Married a Hot Dog," "Medicare," and "Santa's Workshop." Shakira performed "Don't Bother" and "La Tortura" (acoustic mix) with Alejandro Sanz.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 11 votes.

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#8 - Steve Carell/Kanye West (Season 31 - Episode 1)

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Live from New York, it's... Will Forte! Sketches include "Bush Addresses the Nation," "MorganStanley," "The JetBlue Crisis," "Anderson Cooper 360," "The Couple That Should Be Divorced," "Girls Gone Wild Katrina," "Kanye Backstage," "The Lundford Twins Variety Hour," "Fun With Real Audio" (cartoon), and "Debbie Downer." Kanye West performed "Gold Digger" and "Heard 'Em Say" featuring Adam Levine.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 26 votes.

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#7 - Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy (Season 31 - Episode 13)

Sketches include "Bush Responds to Criticism," "Nelson's Baby Toupees," "Jamba Juice," "Larry King Live," "The Couple That Should Be Divorced," "Belated Black History Moment" (cartoon), "Art Dealers and the College Boyfriend," "Sheldon's Bar Mitzvah," "The Real Natalie" (film), and "RAD 3000." Fall Out Boy performed "Dance Dance" and "Sugar, We're Going Down."

The episode was rated 7.67 from 15 votes.

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#6 - Tom Hanks/Red Hot Chili Peppers (Season 31 - Episode 17)

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Live from New York, its... Will Forte! Sketches include "Bill Frist's Gas Plan," "Wheel of Fortune," "Kaitlin and the Iguana," "Ariell & Ephraim" (film), "Ma!," "Claremont Yoga Center," "Colin's Place," and "Country Club Tennis." Red Hot Chili Peppers performed "Dani California" and "Give It Away."

The episode was rated 7.70 from 10 votes.

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#5 - Scarlett Johanson/Death Cab for Cutie (Season 31 - Episode 10)

Live from New York, it's... the voice of Robert Smigel! Sketches include "The 700 Gang" (cartoon), "Taco Town," "Deep House Dish," "Smorgabord," "Darwin" (cartoon), "Mike and Toni's Chandelier Galaxy," "Live Duluth," "My Super Sweet 16," "Once in a Lifetime Jewelers," "The Kuril-Khamchatka Trench," and "Mr. Willoughby." Death Cab for Cutie performed "Soul Meets Body" and "Crooked Teeth."

The episode was rated 7.70 from 10 votes.

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#4 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Paul Simon (Season 31 - Episode 18)

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Live from New York, its... Al Gore! Sketches include "Parallel Universe Address from President Gore", "Techpack", "Horny Homeless Guy", "The Morning Show", "MySpace", "Charades", "Unsolved Mysteries: The Sandy Patterson Story", and "Peyote" (film). Paul Simon performed "How Can You Live In the Northeast?" and "Outrageous".

The episode was rated 8.00 from 10 votes.

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#3 - Jack Black/Neil Young (Season 31 - Episode 9)

Live from New York, it's... Will Forte! Sketches include "A Holiday Message from the Vice President," "Stuart Little Mouse Removal Kit," "Sbarro," "Appalachian Emergency Room," "Christmastime for the Jews" (cartoon), "Channel 5 Photo Shoot," "Lazy Sunday" (film), "A Very Downer Christmas," "Space War 2148," "Two A-Holes Buying a Christmas Tree," and "Spelling Bee." Neil Young performed "It's a Dream" and "He Was The King."

The episode was rated 8.08 from 13 votes.

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#2 - Kevin Spacey/Nelly Furtado (Season 31 - Episode 19)

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Live from New York, its... Rachel Dratch! Sketches include "Anderson Cooper 360," "A-holes at a Crime Scene," "Oprah's Legends Ball," "Carol!," "Fun with Real Audio" (cartoon), "Kevin and Andy Backstage," "The Falconer," "Andy Walking" (film), "Lord Phillip Sarc," and "I Do Not Agree With Many of This Administration's Policies." Nelly Furtado performs "Promiscuous" (featuring Timbaland) and "Maneater."

The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.

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#1 - Steve Martin/Prince (Season 31 - Episode 12)

Filmed in New York, it's... Steve Martin! Sketches include "The Sabotage of Baldwin" (film), "Teddy Bear Holding a Heart," "Oprah," "Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford," "Hamas Party," "Close Talkers" (film), "Quick Zoom Theater," "Super Bowl XL Rehearsals," "Backstage: Steve, Alec and Lorne," "The Prince Show," "State of the Galaxy 2145," "The Tangent" (film), "Surfer Club," and "Naturally Crafting." Prince performed "Fury (A Woman Scorned)" and "Beautiful Loved, and Blessed" featuring Tamar.

The episode was rated 8.40 from 10 votes.

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