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05-31-2026, 03:59 AM
https://www.pajiba.com/tv_reviews/the-11-best-sketches-of-snl-season-51.php
By Dustin Rowles | TV | May 29, 2026
Season 51 of SNL started out slow, as the revamped cast and all the new writers took a few weeks (months?) to really gel. The season turned a corner with the Christmas episodes (hosted by Ariana Grande), which also saw the departure of Bowen Yang. With Ashley Padilla emerging as the breakout star of the season — and maybe the biggest breakout SNL has seen in years — the back half was must-watch television, and almost never for the political cold opens.
Looking back at all 19 episodes, I’ve ranked the 11 best sketches of the year because I couldn’t stop at ten.
By Dustin Rowles | TV | May 29, 2026
Season 51 of SNL started out slow, as the revamped cast and all the new writers took a few weeks (months?) to really gel. The season turned a corner with the Christmas episodes (hosted by Ariana Grande), which also saw the departure of Bowen Yang. With Ashley Padilla emerging as the breakout star of the season — and maybe the biggest breakout SNL has seen in years — the back half was must-watch television, and almost never for the political cold opens.
Looking back at all 19 episodes, I’ve ranked the 11 best sketches of the year because I couldn’t stop at ten.