See every 'SNL' season 48 host and musical guest

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been on the air for 48 seasons and has been home to some of the most legendary actors, comedians, and musicians in show business. The show has seen a number of talented hosts and musical guests come through its doors. Here's a look at the notable hosts and musical guests in Season 48 of SNL.

Hosts

SNL Season 48 kicked off with actor/comedian Adam Driver as the host. He was followed by Awkwafina, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Eddie Murphy, David Harbour, Woody Harrelson, and Kit Harington. Other notable hosts included Harry Styles, John Mulaney, Will Ferrell, and Rachel Brosnahan.

Musical Guests

Musical guests for SNL Season 48 included H.E.R., Maggie Rogers, Camila Cabello, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande. Other notable musical guests included BTS, Billie Eilish, Brad Paisley, and Jonas Brothers.

Ariana Grande’s performance on SNL was especially notable as she performed a medley of her hit songs, including “7 Rings,” “Thank U, Next,” and “No Tears Left to Cry.” BTS made history as the first Korean all-male group to perform on the show, delivering a dynamic performance of “Boy with Luv” and “Mic Drop.”

Notable Sketches

SNL Season 48 gave viewers a plethora of classic sketches and memorable moments. Notable sketches included Adam Driver’s memorable monologue, which included a sketch of him playing a student in a school play; a parody of the hit show “This Is Us”; and a “Star Wars” parody featuring John Mulaney, Will Ferrell, and Adam Driver. Other memorable sketches included a “Friends” parody, a parody of the hit show “Big Little Lies,” and a parody of the classic “The Golden Girls.”

Special Moments

SNL Season 48 featured a number of special moments. During Awkwafina’s episode, she became the first Asian-American woman to host the show. Eddie Murphy made his triumphant return to SNL, which marked his first appearance on the show in over 30 years. The show also featured special musical performances, such as Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” and Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy.”

Guest Stars

SNL Season 48 featured a number of guest stars. Among the most notable guest stars were Jennifer Aniston, who appeared in a sketch as a woman who is addicted to the show “This Is Us;” Lin-Manuel Miranda, who appeared in a “Hamilton” parody; and Paul Rudd, who appeared in a “Friends” sketch. Other notable guest stars included Steve Carrell, Emma Stone, and Justin Timberlake.

Conclusion

SNL Season 48 was full of memorable moments, special guests, and classic sketches. From Adam Driver to Eddie Murphy and from H.E.R. to Taylor Swift, it was an exciting season full of talented hosts and musical guests. As the show moves into Season 49, it will be interesting to see who will appear on the show next.