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1. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode: Larry vs. Michael J. Fox (2011)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Larry accuses his neighbor Michael J. Fox of harassment; Jeff takes a bullet for Susie; and Larry is scolded for giving an inappropriate birthday gift to Jennifer's son Greg.

Director: Alec Berg | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Michael J. Fox

Votes: 1,943

2. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
Episode: Hogcock!/Last Lunch (2013)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy

Liz is dealing with being a stay-at-home mom while Jack tries to find true happiness. Kenneth and Tracy are both adjusting to Kenneth's new position as President of NBC.

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer

Votes: 1,148

3. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Larry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.

Stars: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman

Votes: 146,621

4. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers (1978)

TV-14 | 66 min | Comedy, Music

The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his fifth appearance), and the musical guest is The Blues Brothers (their second appearance). The skits for this episode are as follows: Concert ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Wilson, James Signorelli | Stars: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin

Votes: 204

5. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Justin Timberlake (2006)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Justin Timberlake is the host and musical guest; in the cold opening, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph and Kristin Wiig harmonize about the illicit boyfriend they have in Santa Claus; in the ... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, Akiva Schaffer | Stars: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond

Votes: 313

6. Veep (2012–2019)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy

Former Senator Selina Meyer finds that being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she hoped and everything that everyone ever warned her about.

Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Reid Scott

Votes: 63,394

7. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Jim Carrey/Soundgarden (1996)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Check out selected sketches from the finale episode of the 1995/96 season, hosted by funnyman Jim Carrey. Sketches include "Nightline," "Jacuzzi Lifeguard," "I'll See You In Hell," and... See full summary »

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Jim Breuer, Will Ferrell, Darrell Hammond, David Koechner

Votes: 284

8. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Justin Timberlake/Lady Gaga (2011)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

America's premiere sketch-comedy show returns for its 36th season LIVE from Studio 8H in New York City. This season, the cast includes Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, ... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers

Votes: 315

9. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Justin Timberlake (2013)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

America's premier sketch-comedy show returns for its 38th season LIVE from Studio 8H in New York City. This season, the cast includes Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer, Bill Hader, Taran Killam, ... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, James Signorelli | Stars: Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer, Bill Hader, Taran Killam

Votes: 366

10. Veep (2012–2019)
Episode: Groundbreaking (2017)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy

Selina and her team prepare for the long awaited opening of her library, which is unsurprisingly beset by complications.

Director: David Mandel | Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott

Votes: 861

11. 30 Rock (2006–2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.

Stars: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer

Votes: 131,877

12. Wayne & Garth's Saturday Night Live Music a Go-Go (1993 TV Special)

120 min | Music

Saturday Night Live characters Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar pay tribute to musical moments and music inspired sketches performed on the late night series.

Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dana Carvey, Mick Jagger, Mike Myers

Votes: 17

13. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Jimmy Fallon/Michael Bublé (2011)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Jimmy Fallon hosts the Christmas show, playing an adult trying to crash a dance at his old high school, a retired Regis dropping in on Hoda and Kathy Lee, Russell Brand and then Justin ... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, John Solomon, Rhys Thomas | Stars: Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers

Votes: 322

14. There Will Be Blood (2007)

R | 158 min | Drama

A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson | Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Ciarán Hinds, Martin Stringer

Votes: 640,393 | Gross: $40.22M

15. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000 TV Special)

TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Comedy

A compilation of the best Saturday Night Live sketches as a tribute to the late Chris Farley, one of SNL's greatest Stars.

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Chris Farley, Mackenzie English, Christina Applegate, Dave Attell

Votes: 2,469

16. Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade (2022 Podcast Series)

Dana Carvey and David Spade take you behind the scenes to reminisce about the most memorable stories and moments with friends of the show. In each episode, you'll hear from your favorite ... See full summary »

Stars: Dana Carvey, David Spade, Conan O'Brien, Mike Myers

Votes: 17

17. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Justin Timberlake/Ciara (2009)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Justin Timberlake's third time hosting. Sketches include: A Special Address from the Secretary of the Treasury, Justin Timberlake Monologue, Mom Mom Celebrity Translator, Target Greatland, ... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond

Votes: 245

18. The Best of John Belushi (1985 Video)

60 min | Comedy

Compilation of SNL sketches including Samurai Deli, Star Trek - The Final Mission, The Luck of the Irish and Don Vito Corleone in group therapy.

Directors: Dave Wilson, James Signorelli, Tom Schiller | Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin

Votes: 378

19. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Larry David/The 1975 (2016)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Larry David makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest The 1975. Sketches include Message from Ted Cruz Cold Open, Larry David Monologue, FBI Simulator, Bern Your Enthusiasm... See full summary »

Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Vanessa Bayer, Beck Bennett, Aidy Bryant, Colin Jost

Votes: 324

20. Saturday Night Live (1975– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.

Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson

Votes: 52,647

21. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers (1978)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

The host for the episode is Carrie Fisher, and the musical guest is The Blues Brothers (their third appearance). The skits for this episode are as follows: During her opening monologue, ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, Walter Williams, James Signorelli | Stars: Carrie Fisher, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin

Votes: 165

22. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: William Shatner/Lone Justice (1986)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

William Shatner hosts this episode, and Lone Justice and Buster Poindexter are musical guests. The cold opener is a parody of "The Green Berets" involving former Colonel Oliver North(... See full summary »

Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks

Votes: 109

23. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Patrick Swayze/Mariah Carey (1990)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Rob Schneider's first episode. Sketches include: Dirty Square Dancing, Patrick Swayze's Monologue (with Lisa Niemi cameo), Pumping Up With Hans and Franz, Ghost II, Sam Walton Offer I, ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks, Victoria Jackson

Votes: 126

24. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Steve Martin/Van Morrison (1978)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his sixth appearance), and the musical guest is Van Morrison. The skits for this episode are as follows: Desperate after his austerity measures ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Wilson, James Signorelli | Stars: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin

Votes: 126

25. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Eric Idle/Kate Bush (1978)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Host Eric Idle. Sketches: TelePsychic, The French Chef (Akroyd as Julia Child), Game Show Rules, Weekend Update, Father Guido Sarducci, and more.

Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Eric Idle, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin

Votes: 168

26. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Peyton Manning/Carrie Underwood (2007)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Sketches include an SNL Digital Short showing Peyton teaching football to kids and Peyton as an actor in the film "300". Bush Gonzales Cold Open (Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen), Peyton ... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, James Signorelli, Robert Marianetti, Akiva Schaffer, Glen Steinmacher, David Wachtenheim | Stars: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond

Votes: 227

27. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998 TV Special)

84 min | Documentary, Comedy

A Saturday Night Live DVD featuring the best of Phil Hartman.

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Phil Hartman, Tom Arnold, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen

Votes: 1,025

28. Saturday Night Live Goes Commercial (1991 TV Special)

TV-14 | 48 min | Comedy

Saturday Night Live's best "commercials".

Director: James Signorelli | Stars: Victoria Jackson, Kevin Nealon, Dan Aykroyd, Roseanne Barr

Votes: 168

29. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
Episode: Episode #1.11 (1982)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Julie Andrews

Votes: 33

30. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Steve Martin/The Kinks (1977)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his second appearance), and the musical guest is The Kinks. The skits for this episode are as follows: Steve gets hostility from the cast over his ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Wilson, Gary Weis | Stars: Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, The Kinks, Dan Aykroyd

Votes: 154

31. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: John Travolta/Seal (1994)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

The third installment of the 20th season is hosted by John Travolta, and Seal is the musical guest.

Directors: Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Ellen Cleghorne, Chris Elliott, Chris Farley, Janeane Garofalo

Votes: 105

32. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Buck Henry/Bette Midler (1979)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

The host for the episode is Buck Henry (his eighth appearance), and the musical guest is Bette Midler. The skits for this episode are as follows: Mr. Bill goes to Rockefeller Center to see ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Wilson, Walter Williams, Tom Schiller | Stars: Buck Henry, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin

Votes: 122

33. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Steve Martin/Paul & Linda McCartney/3-D (1980)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his eighth appearance), and the musical guests are 3-D and Paul & Linda McCartney. The skits for this episode are as follows: Father Guido Sarducci... See full summary »

Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Steve Martin, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray

Votes: 100

34. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Paul Rudd/Beyoncé (2008)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Abby Elliot and Michaela Watkins' first episode. Sketches include: A Message from the Vice President-Elect of the United States, Paul Rudd Monologue, Sproingo, The Vogelchecks, Scared ... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, Noah Baumbach, Akiva Schaffer | Stars: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond

Votes: 182

35. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Mick Jagger (2012)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Lawrence Welk takes us to Italy where Johnny Prosciutto sings to the Merril sisters from the Finger Lakes. Mick Jagger hosts: he plays a movie action hero who discloses his real personality... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers

Votes: 220

36. Saturday Night Live 25 (1999 TV Special)

161 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature ... See full summary »

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen, David Bowie

Votes: 1,454

37. Bum Rap (1988)

R | 117 min | Comedy, Drama

Paul Colson is a New York cabdriver and struggling actor. When he learns that he has about three days left to live due to a rare blood disorder, he goes through all five stages of loss and grief in a darkly comedic way.

Director: Danny Irom | Stars: Craig Wasson, Blanche Baker, Al Lewis, Anita Gillette

Votes: 67

38. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Robin Williams/Paul Simon (1986)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Check out selected sketches and segments from the 1986 episode hosted by Oscar winning actor and comedian Robin Williams featuring cameos by Paul Simon, Art Garfunkle and Whoopi Goldberg. ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks

Votes: 88

39. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Jason Priestley/Teenage Fanclub (1992)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Beverly Hills 90210's Jason Priestley hosts this 1992 episode. Selected sketches include "Olympic Figure Skating," "The Arsenio Hall Show," "Beverly Hills 90210," and "Jake's ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dana Carvey, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Victoria Jackson

Votes: 84

40. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Linda Hamilton/Mariah Carey (1991)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Linda Hamilton of "The Terminator" movies hosts this outing,which features the memorable and hilarious sketch "The Tooncinator". A puppet cat named Toonces plays the feline Terminator. ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Dana Carvey, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Victoria Jackson

Votes: 107

41. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Steve Martin/James Taylor (1991)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Steve Martin hosts this 1991 Christmas episode, which includes selected sketches such as "The Tonight Song," commercial parody "Schmitts Gay," "Grandma Pugga," and "The Doormen." For ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Wilson, Peter Corbett | Stars: Dana Carvey, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Victoria Jackson

Votes: 98

42. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Steve Martin/Blondie (1979)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his seventh appearance), and the musical guest is Blondie. The skits for this episode are as follows: The Pope makes an appearance at the ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Wilson, James Signorelli, Walter Williams | Stars: Steve Martin, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray

Votes: 126

43. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood (2008)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Emmy Award winner and former head writer Tina Fey hosts SNL. This marks the first new show since the three-month Hollywood Writers' Strike as well as the first time Fey has hosted since she... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, Akiva Schaffer | Stars: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond

Votes: 163

44. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Will Ferrell/Green Day (2009)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

SNL Alumni Will Ferrell's second time hosting. Darrell Hammond, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson's last episode. Sketches include: Cheney in Makeup, Will Ferrell Monologue, Wade Blasingame... See full summary »

Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond

Votes: 184

45. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Seth MacFarlane/Frank Ocean (2012)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

America's premier sketch-comedy show returns for its 38th season LIVE from Studio 8H in New York City. Check out these selected sketches and segments from each of this season's episodes, so you can make every night a Saturday Night.

Directors: Don Roy King, James Signorelli | Stars: Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer, Bill Hader, Taran Killam

Votes: 332

46. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Martin Short/Paul McCartney (2012)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

After a children's choir sings "Silent Night," Martin Short hosts, singing as the walks through the set (cameos abound), then playing Tony Bennett's brother on a Christmas show, Buckingham ... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, James Signorelli | Stars: Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer, Bill Hader, Taran Killam

Votes: 212

47. Best of Saturday Night Live: Special Edition (1992 Video)

95 min | Comedy

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Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Tom Hanks, Delta Burke, Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn

Votes: 61

48. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Sigourney Weaver/Buster Poindexter (1986)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Check out selected sketches and segments from the 1986 episode hosted by Golden Globe winning actress Sigourney Weaver with special guest appearance by Madonna. Sketches include: "Church ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks

Votes: 114

49. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Chevy Chase/Steve Martin/Martin Short/Randy Newman (1986)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Watch Three Amigos stars Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, and Martin Short host the 1986 episode which features a cameo by comedian Eric Idle. Selected sketches include: "Stumblebums Anonymous", ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks

Votes: 83

50. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Bill Murray/Sting (1993)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

SNL veteran and Oscar nominated actor Bill Murray returns to host this 1993 episode with a special guest appearance by Steve Martin. Selected sketches include: "Beverly Hills Town Meeting",... See full summary »

Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Mike Myers, Kevin Nealon

Votes: 101