The essential episodes of Saturday Night Live
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Saturday Night Live — each pick states its reason.
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George Carlin / Billy Preston, Janis Ian
George Carlin hosts with musical guests Billy Preston and Janis Ian.
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Nicole Kidman / Stone Temple Pilots
Nicole Kidman host and Stone Temple Pilots perform.
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Pamela Lee hosts with musical guest Rollins Band; special guest Tommy Lee.
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Britney Spears hosts and performs.
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Ellen DeGeneres hosts and No Doubt performs.
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Christopher Walken / Foo Fighters
Christopher Walken hosts with musical guest Foo Fighters.
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Antonio Banderas / Mary J. Blige
Antonio Banderas hosts with musical guest Mary J. Blige.
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Justin Timberlake hosts and is musical guest.
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Anne Hathaway hosts and The Killers perform.
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Sofía Vergara hosted with musical guest One Direction.
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Brie Larson will make her debut as host of "Saturday Night Live" on May 7. The Academy Award-winning actress ("Room") can be seen in the upcoming films "Kong: Skull Island" and "The Glass Castle." Joining Larson will be returning musical guest Alicia Keys. A 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer, Keys will debut her new single, "In Common," from her forthcoming album on "SNL." She'll also be joining season 11 of "The Voice" as a coach this fall.
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Austin Butler makes his first appearance as "SNL" host on Dec. 17. Butler stars in the critically acclaimed film "Elvis," now streaming on HBO Max.Lizzo performs as musical guest for the third time. She most recently appeared as host and musical guest on Apri 16, 2022. Lizzo, a recent Emmy winner for Lizzy's Watch Out For the Big Grrrls, is currently nominated for six Grammy Awards and on tour with her newest hit album, "Special."
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Will Ferrell will host the 51st season finale on May 16, returning to Studio 8H to host "SNL" for the sixth time. The Emmy Award winner executive produces and stars in the new comedy series "The Hawk," premiering this summer on Netflix.Paul McCartney will take the stage as musical guest for the fifth time. The incomparable musician's new album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," is set for release May 29.
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