Top 20 Best SNL Hosts of the Century (So Far)

[@WatchMojo]

Who's YOUR favorite "SNL" host of the century?

[@diegoperezcotto7938]

Tom Hanks

[@Sofia-qn6fs]

nobody in specific

[@thesovietunicorn3127]

My baby Jake

[@nickp2271]

I don’t have one.

[@thesovietunicorn3127]

@@nickp2271 that is fair

[@popebender1351]

John Mulaney too low this is an outrage reee

[@Lolilillisjdjdhddj]

#1

[@joshconnell8797]

Mulaney and Adam driver r my favorites

[@cwalker6911]

Agreed!!

[@IloveJohnMulaney]

i agree wholeheartedly

[@trevordunn3728]

Not rly there’s a lot of good hosts

[@caroxoxo]

adam driver always steals the show in all of the skits. he’s definitely the number one for me.

[@geekishgir]

oil barron, science teacher and undercover boss STILL make me laugh after so many rewatches! 🤣 He was a big surprise how funny he was

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

He's definitely the one that was surprisingly amazing I almost didn't watch it but was shocked how amazing he was

[@joshconnell8797]

Him and mulaney r my favorites

[@Swnsasy]

Could not agree more.. Definitely my #1 that I did NOT see coming but Justin and Jimmy together are my runner ups..

[@Kamikazibroadcast]

Same! he surprised the hell out of me.. I'm a huge star wars fan and only seen him in that and snl opened my eyes of how amazing he is..

[@leviathanmiller7955]

Natalie Portman deserves more than just an honorable mention her 2006 episode was one of the funniest of the century. Betty White was robbed as well

[@tvcritics6526]

I'm just gonna say Tina Fey is forever one of my favourite people on SNL. She was a great writer, she did awesome sketches(the weekend updates with her and Amy Poheler were the best). And when she came back as a host she was still super awesome at it.

[@palakjain510]

And not to forget she made a show inspired by it which was so cool itself 🤩

[@feliciab2]

I kind of feel it’s a bit unfair to include former cast members in this list since they would be familiar and comfortable with the way the show operates.

[@s.velarde1811]

Agreed.

[@ladydi37115]

Great point!

[@dannyclifton4295]

Mulaney at 16 is absolutely horrid Dudes top two and he ain’t two

[@ethanstages3844]

I think that's pushing it, but to each their own

[@joshconnell8797]

I love Mulaney. Him and Adam driver r awesome

[@sws212]

Mulaney loses points for already been part of the writer's team. He knows the formula and doesn't go into it blind like the other hosts.

[@IdealConflict]

Naw he’s too vanilla

[@Jrockjeff]

Watch pranksters with Christopher Walken and you'll see he's the true #1

[@shawnuel]

I have LOVED Anne Hathaway the times she has hosted. Her Katie Holmes, being interviewed by Miley Cyrus (Vanessa Bayer) was superb.

[@ricardoangel9440]

Those holes are garbage

[@paulamra1ify]

@@ricardoangel9440 roles

[@pladampa]

@@paulamra1ify eitherway

[@nickblinko5677]

I think it should be tradition for Dave Chappelle to host after every presidential election.

[@kernmatthews2370]

I agree

[@esk8er900]

Yessir preach. This mans job is a hostage negotiator for real lol.

[@therealmagicpant]

I could listen to him talk all day. He's comparable to George Carlin to me. Speaks what he feels and doesn't hold back.

[@jakobo3044]

@@therealmagicpant Yeah, I agree. Same with Bill Burr. Comedians are best when they don't succumb to political correctness. The best comedy is the stuff that's a bit dark when you really think about it, but on a surface level is just absolutely hilarious.

[@RojoCube]

It would be great if he could reprise his Rick James skit. Unfortunately Charlie Murphy passed away. Wouldn't be the same

[@justapeacefulmanwhosbornin7291]

Eddie Murphy, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Dave Chappelle, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Paul Rudd, Emma Stone, Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy, Dwayne Johnson and other celebrities did a very good job as SNL hosts.

[@benjaminmartinez1638]

Justin Timberlake, Adam Driver

[@Aj-rj1wy]

Bill is way too low! He needs to be way higher up! Still, I almost cried when they said his name. I love that man so much

[@diegoperezcotto7938]

The best SNL host of the century is Tom Hanks because he is very cool and a friendly actor and he did many jokes in the show and i like when he acting David S.Pumpkins in Halloween in the Haunted Elevator

[@diegoperezcotto7938]

@Clips and Tributes i see your videos there are very cool and interesting

[@babyfir77]

It took a few viewings before I began to enjoy David S. Pumpkins!

[@tomsinsky5548]

David Pumpkins showed an almost-"Philadelphia"-level commitment to a role.

[@mercyt6431]

The best Melissa McCarthy skit is the one where she plays Michael Che’s step mom on weekend update. Makes me laugh every time 😂

[@dee_lulu]

I replay it every month. I always cry at the last bit when she reads the prompter 😭

[@cleobinx]

Yes!! I love that one

[@traceymaben616]

Harry Styles was awesome on SNL

[@miggs7173]

I know right, I’m pretty sad that they didn’t even make him an honourable mention

[@cwalker6911]

Actually this whole list just made me smile! So many great talents

[@mmeei909]

Paul Rudd !!!!! No need to say anything more 💞💞.. also Bill Hader 💕💕💕💛

[@wosborne5535]

I love Christopher Walken, especially The Continental 🤣

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

Ryan Gosling #19???? No freaking way!!!! Close encounters is one of the all time greats

[@jonathanwade7482]

I’m just here to see where Adam Driver landed

[@karmabum21]

it better be top 5 at least

[@joshconnell8797]

Driver and Mulaney r great

[@Ashely56]

same here

[@emilygracey]

Too God damn low is where!

[@Jimmersaunt]

Melissa McCarthy should be higher on this list! Lulu Diamonds, Coach Sheila, and the Pizza Eater are three of my favorites!

[@thesupremepizzaking]

I loved the Pizza Eater! I think PJ doesn't fit in, Arlene, and the Ranch Dressing sketches were also great. It's almost impossible to find a bad sketch she has been in.

[@joanncunningham7276]

Omg, I love Lulu Diamonds!

[@warrenbintoro5441]

Tom hanks is the best in SNL and the greatest actor in the world. Thanks for putting Tom Hanks as top 1

[@alanpleasant7809]

Greatest actor in our time maybe

[@arielfangirlmendez]

My favorite host of SNL is scarlett johansson

[@ryrolove1829]

Bill Hader is just the best ❤️

[@realDeSBU]

Jim Carrey ?? Chris Rock ??

[@heisenberg9240]

Both times Rock hosted was awful!! His career and Fargo season 4 will meet an ultimate demise soon!!

[@kevmagill5163]

Man....they were all amazing...so many laughs just seeing the picks and instantly remembering their iconic skits...so good....Anne Hathaway, Scarlett Johansson and Harry Styles should've been on this list too somehow.

[@stefanfranko1782]

paul rudd was easily the best host. his rendition of ode to tracking #'s is the best sketch ever

[@pranavkumar9854]

Adam Driver, Bill Hader, Justin Timberlake, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are my TOP FIVE

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

When I heard that Adam Driver was hosting I almost didn't watch it I almost screwed up big time for me he's the biggest surprisingly good host ever he's now one of my favorites of all time

[@saifalichughtai7379]

Kumail Nanjiani was also pretty great

[@ravankennedy5588]

You guys did my boy John dirty putting him at 16. He deserves to be much higher

[@gingersnapps]

MORE COWBELL! my ex and daughters father used to constantly walk around shouting MORE COWBELL LOL

[@Heavymetallord1]

Steve Martin is the epitome of the term "has hosted so many times you could mistake him as a cast member"

[@DarksydeX75]

Adam Driver's Career Day skit is my favorite skit ever!

[@andrewparedes5019]

I agree with most of the choices, but Jon Hamm definitely needs to be here. He's been fantastic all 3 times he's hosted.

[@haydenweaver1953]

#1 should be Mulaney or Driver

[@christopherbardier770]

Jim Carrey should have been included. Happy to see Tom Hanks as number 1. He always delivers.

[@leonardmullin2699]

Norm MacDonald should be on that list just for his first time hosting after he got fired monologue. Other than that basically I would maybe put a couple people in different places but they would all be on the list. Good job.

[@bethanyauble7934]

20: Zach Galifianakis 19: Ryan Gosling 18: Emma Stone 17: Paul Rudd 16: John Mulroney 15: Will Ferrell 14: Kristen Wig 13: Bill Hader 12: Melissa McCarthy 11: John Goodman 10: Steve Martin 9: Dwayne Johnson 8: Adam Driver 7: Dave Chappelle 6: Drew Barrymore 5: Christopher Walken 4: Justin Timberlake 3: Tina Fey 2: Alec Baldwin Honorbale Mentions: Larry David Donald Glover Natalie Portman Betty White Eddie Murphy 1: Tom Hanks

[@El-vd7nn]

Adam Driver, hands down.

[@TaskForce_911]

SNL are so weird but truthful acts, lovely, unstoppable amusing and hilarious.

[@ShadowHumor]

Nah

[@Achrafu1]

What u talkin bout ? They skipped jim carrey and put adam driver. Lol

[@telinhajp]

17:16 - I was waiting for "The Continental". I love Christopher Walken! ❤️

[@batgurrl]

I was watching last night’s episode with Kristen Wiig hosting when this came in... Solid list especially top 5. When Eddy Murphy hosted last year it was the best show they had in years😎🎄

[@annabellegray9820]

How about Benedict Cumberbatch?! He was one of the best!

[@shawnuel]

Personally, I would leave out former cast members as they definitely have an advantage over most hosts.

[@geekishgir]

There should be a surprisingly good hosts catagory, I'd put Harry Styles and Chance the Rapper on it. I almost didn't watch those episodes because I thought they'd be terrible.

[@TroyDraws]

I think one of the best and a big surprise was Kristen Stewart, I did not expect her to be as funny as she was.

[@mikewritz]

Not even an HM for the Sandman? That was one of the best SNLs in recent memory and his Chris Farley song was something special.

[@treyreacts4867]

Alec Baldwin is funny, especially his older SNL skits, but I would say Adam Driver is the funniest host and most talented.

[@Sofia-qn6fs]

Amazing video watchmojo nice edit

[@adub92199]

adam driver and the rock better be top 5. they both ran that shit when they showed up. edit: I A N G R Y

[@frigginirishloons]

Rudd and Fey are my favorite people, in general

[@nighttempest7163]

Like David Spade said when asked about Steven Seagal's hosting (worst one in SNL history), hosts need to be able to take themselves lightly and take a joke. Then it will become fun.

[@strangetimes33]

Of course Tom Hanks won, he wins everything, but he also deserves it

[@tommiepattonkendrickiii1617]

Tom Hanks deserves nothing... thank you for giving away the end.

[@lissafinn4235]

It’s awesome how he constantly pays people to be keep quiet whenever his scumbag son does something wrong.

[@buttermuffin1196]

These hosts are all awesome but I also loved Bruno Mars' sketches. He's hilarious!

[@jackrthorne]

John Mulaney has taken over the late 2010s-early 2020s on SNL

[@BluePoetProductions]

Phoebe Waller-Bridge should have at least been in the "Honorable Mentions". From monologue, to every sketch she appeared in, she nailed it.

[@reythejediladyviajakku6078]

Adam driver is one of my favorites

[@LvndrHppE2]

I just chuckled at Clint Eastwood in Jurassic Park.

[@BobbleWorld]

Tom Hanks: Canada's Step-Dad Depending on when you're born, Mike Myers or Ryan Reynolds will always be our REAL dad.

[@louisanelson7948]

Jon Hamm and Justin Timberlake have been my favorite hosts-natural comedic timing.

[@Justafox305]

Adam Driver and James Franco are great hosts

[@rare6143]

The Mulaney glow-up is everything to me, from script writer to five time show host

[@kessadecleene]

Melissa McCarthy by a mile🖤

[@tomsinsky5548]

Yup. My favorite single episode of the last 20 years was one she hosted -- I remember she was in every sketch, & every sketch was laugh outloud funny.

[@dee_lulu]

@@tomsinsky5548 was it the one she was Spicey?

[@DJ-il4rs]

I wonder what the list would be if it was best snl hosts who were never cast memebers. It’s more impressive if they weren’t members Regardless, this is a great list. I forgot how much I liked Natalie Portman

[@bernardomunozgarrido6671]

HM to Adam Sandler's return: Chad's father Brad, Romano tours, Sandler family reunion, Opera Man at WU, C. Farley's song & "I was fired" monologue Also Scarlett Johansson. Could be great see her at WU or a sketch with Colin

[@IliasLiako]

Scarlett shouldve been at the least an honorable mention

[@Copperyfoxx]

Timberlake should have been in top 3 imo, but as a die hard SNL fan for 20+ years, I’m not mad at this list at all.

[@nervousbunnygaming]

Tom Hanks is an idol of mine. I didn't really have a dad growing up so.... Tom Hanks was who I looked up to. Always a kind person in movies... Santa.... I mean he is all I had as a dad figure which is probably why I didn't end up more fucked up.

[@Panda.Shogun]

Adam Driver, Emma Stone and Chance the rapper were my favorite hosts😁😆

[@gingersnapps]

Great video to watch first thing in the morning to get your day started off with a laugh it makes for a better day 😀

[@WatchMojo]

Glad to hear it!

[@rimurutempest4945]

God, Diner Lobster is just so fun

[@TJ-nh1mq]

Donald Glover deserves more than an honorable mention

[@supdawg2559]

The continental is one of my all time favorite sketches!

[@ghjgme]

I would have hoped for 20 that weren't cast members, seems like they should be separate lists.

[@betabanter3984]

Y'all forget Jim Carrey?

[@ALL_that_ENDS]

This was a good episode, just needed a little more Cowbell.

[@happycamperyay]

I haven’t watched the video yet but if Bruno Mars doesn’t show up on this list as the most unexpected comedy goldmine in SNL history I’m suing

[@GoTron88]

I never watched the whole episode, but I feel like Margot Robbie's role in the Librarian sketch should at least earn her an honourable mention.

[@gen1883]

Your POV: you're the first one here Reality:There are about 1,000 other people

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

IMO the Bills, Murray and Hader, are the best to ever come from SNL. Hader can do just about anything he’s so talented. Murray is obviously one of the best ever and his lore of being the greatest human being ever is legit. You know you’re great when the South Park guys love you. Hader worked on SP and Murray is beloved by Trey and Matt.

[@MaureenThropp7]

my two favorite hosts are: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Betty White

[@Cocoatreat]

These were the BEST hosts! I loved each & every one of them…..its so hard to put just one as my favorite! I would have thought Steve martin as the best…but omg… Adam Baldwin, Dave chapelle….my homeboy Justin, Drew, Kristen, …..they all made my day!! Thank you for sharing!

[@plutobitter8513]

THE ROCK IS ALSO THE BEST HOST

[@hollychavezgalleryandposts]

Christopher Walken #5. He is my favorite!

[@sarahvenable4710]

I actually wish Jake Gyllenhaal would just RETURN to SNL. His hosting gig in 2007 was actually pretty good.

[@MRblazedBEANS]

Kim k just hosted last week and I was super surprised how good she did. Her writers and delivery were very funny

[@tonysmith7718]

Great list! But I think Chance the Rapper deserves an honorable mention. He was amazing, and I hope he gets the ...Chance...to host again.

[@LydianMelody]

Chance the Rapper was surprisingly great too!

[@plutobitter8513]

THE ROCK IS ALSO A GENTLE BIG GUYYYY

[@patrickorourke41]

D*** In A Box is hands down one of the best SNL Skits of the 2000s

[@Alfredo78666]

- We got nothing! - Hold my beer... and my bag of cocaine... and my needle... and...

[@littleregal158]

Usually when people rate other people I disagree on everything but this list was perfect!

[@thomasleffler6721]

The Pumpkins sketch is the last time I’ve cried laughing at SNL

[@theaveragesimmer4780]

Not including Peyton Manning on this list completely takes away all its credibility.

[@cherylcampbell9369]

That Melissa McCarthy Supermarket Sweep clip made me crack up. I would' like to see more of it.

[@turisolberg1015]

Drew Barrymore was NOT in Poltergeist. It was Heather O'Rourke!

[@billyllewis]

Driver is my personal favorite. He stands out in all of his skits.

[@hollowtunes3015]

My favorite is Justin Timberlake. But this was a fun list, thanks!

[@sowells22]

I go back every now then to watchThe Donald Glover/Childish Gambino episode he was hilarious. I looked the video up just to see if he made the list. The Jurassic Park lawyer skit makes me laugh regardless how many times I watch it.

[@aryagayathri6699]

Andy Samberg should have got at least a honorable mention. His digital shorts really changed SNL.