Top 8 Most Viewed SNL Skits on YouTube Ft. Harry Potter, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield & More (2024)

Here are the eight most-watched skits on YouTube that are part of the popular Saturday Night Live show airing fro nearly 50 years now.

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Updated on Apr 23, 2024 | 08:24 AM IST| 12.8K

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Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Chris Martin in SNL Season 39 [Photo Credits- YouTube]

Nearly five decades ago, the first Saturday Night Live episode was premiered on NBC by host George Carlin in 1975. Created by Lorne Michaels the show airs on NBC and streams on Peacock while the official Saturday Night Live channel on YouTube comprises “your favorite sketches, behind-the-scenes clips, and web exclusives, featuring all your favorite hosts and cast members.”

The comic sketches in the show feature a wide and varied ensemble of repertory and newer cast members, and they frequently mock modern American politics and culture.

From Hermoine’s summer growth spurt in the Harry Potter episode to Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield’s struggle to kiss in the Spider-Man Kiss episode, everyone has their own favorite Saturday Night Live episode. So, we have brought to you the most viewed skits that are available to stream on YouTube.

Porn Teacher- 102M (2015)

With over 100 million views, Porn Teacher from Season 41 is the most-watched SNL skit on its YouTube channel. It is a satirical parody presented as a cheap copy of a porn film titled Hot for Teacher 8. It features a high school teacher, portrayed by Amy Schumer, who asks her “bad boy” student Ricky (Kyle Mooney) to stay back after dismissing the entire class for an after-school “oral exam.” However, they keep getting interrupted by another student (Aidy Bryant) who wants her teacher’s help to improve her grades.

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Black Jeopardy with Tom Hanks (2016)- 80M

Hosted by Kenan Thompson’s Darnell Hayes, the game show sketch Black Jeopardy featuring Tom Hanks as a contestant is the second-highest viewed SNL skit on YouTube with 80 million views. Other contestants on the show include Sasheer Zamata as Keeley and Leslie Jones as Shanice.

Touted to be primarily designed to appeal to Black culture, the show’s newest champion is a white elder with a MAGA hat, Doug (Hanks). This politically-charged episode also marks the debut of Hanks's most famous SNL character, David S. Pumpkins.

Harry Potter: Hermoine Growth Spurt (2013)- 73M

Featuring the popular Harry Potter franchise, SNL’s Hermoine Growth Spurt skit raked in over 70 million views on YouTube. “The wizards of Hogwarts can't get over Hermione's summer growth spurt,” describes the synopsis.

In the clip, Ron Weasley, portrayed by Seth Myers, and Harry Potter, played by Rachel Dratch, reunite with Hermione Granger, portrayed by Lindsay Lohan, at Hogwarts. The skit is about how Weasley and Potter found Granger has undergone a significant transformation over the summer. The Mean Girls star Lohan was only 17 at the time making her hosting debut.

Spider-Man Kiss (2014)- 72M

The Spider-Man Kiss skit from SNL’s season 39 featuring Stone and Garfield is one of the most popular SNL skits with over 70 million views.

The skit takes place on the sets of the 2014 Marvel film The Amazing Spider-Man 2 where Garfield and Stone have trouble shooting their climactic love scene in front of a green screen. Hence, they are joined by Coldplay singer Chris Martin who offers to step in and “make sure they get the kiss they need,” as per the YouTube synopsis.

Star Wars Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base (2016)- 66M

Starring Oscar-nominated actor Adam Driver, the Star Wars Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base skit from SNL’s 41st season raked 66 million views on YouTube.

In this satirical skit presented as an Undercover Boss episode, Driver parodies his character Kylo Ren from the Star Wars films in the video. The First Order leader disguises as a timid, blonde radar technician to study life for his subordinates at Starkiller Base surreptitiously.

Close Encounter (2015)- 60M

In the Close Encounter skit with 60 million views, three people (Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong, Ryan Gosling) share very different hilarious stories about their encounter with a UFO and abduction by aliens. The highlight of the show was Gosling’s uncontrollable laughter throughout the skit.

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SNL40: Celebrity Jeopardy (2015)- 46M

The Celebrity Jeopardy skit from SNL’s 40th Anniversary celebration raked in over 45 million views and became one of the most-watched SNL skits on YouTube.

“Alex Trebek (Will Ferrell) tries his best to keep contestants Sean Connery (Darrell Hammond), Justin Bieber (Kate McKinnon), Tony Bennett (Alec Baldwin), Burt Reynolds (Norm Macdonald) and Matthew McConaughey (Jim Carrey) in line,” as per YouTube synopsis.

Celebrity Jeopardy! Kathie Lee, Tom Hanks, Sean Connery, Burt Reynolds (Season 34- 2009)- 44M

With 44 million views, the Celebrity Jeopardy skit from SNL Season 34 is the last but definitely not the least on our list of eight top most-viewed SNL skits on YouTube.

The skit features Kristen Wiig as Kathie Lee Gifford, Tom Hanks as himself, Darrell Hammond as Sean Connery, the late Norm Macdonald as Burt Reynolds, and Will Ferrell as Alex Trebek.

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Did Andrew Garfield kiss Emma Stone? ›

Photos for: Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield share a romantic kiss while on break from filming their movie The Amazing Spider-Man 2 on Sunday (June 2) in New York City. The…

Who is the most famous SNL actor? ›

Eddie Murphy is one of the most prolific and popular SNL cast members. From starring in movies like Coming To America, The Nutty Professor, and Dolemite is My Name to voice acting in animated films such as Mulan and Shrek, Eddie Murphy can do it all.

What was the first SNL skit made into a movie? ›

These films are based on some of the more popular sketches and characters from the show and have achieved varying levels of success. The first foray into film came with the successful Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi vehicle, The Blues Brothers (1980), which earned over $115 million on a $27 million budget.

Who is Emma Stone's husband? ›

After winning her second career Oscar on Sunday, Stone thanked her family, including her parents, younger brother Spencer Stone, husband Dave McCary and last but not least, her daughter.

Who is Andrew Garfield in love with? ›

According to US media, Garfield and his new partner, Dr Kate Tomas, seemingly confirmed their relationship over Easter weekend, as they were spotted holding hands on March 29 in Malibu.

Does Andrew Garfield have a child? ›

Andrew Garfield Says He Feels 'Some Guilt' About Not Having Children By 40. “I always thought I would be the first to have kids and settle down,” the “Spider-Man” star told GQ. Andrew Garfield is turning 40 next year. Life is imitating art for Andrew Garfield.

Why has Tom Cruise never hosted SNL? ›

There are several fan theories as to why Cruise hasn't hosted, some of which concern his religious beliefs. Cruise has been impersonated on the show, and he's been mentioned several times during “Weekend Update.”

Is Andrew Garfield stop acting? ›

I'm not retiring." There you have it. Andrew Garfield is stopping the clock and taking time out. In a recent interview, the 38-year-old actor told Variety that he plans on taking a well-deserved break after the upcoming April 28 release of his true crime series Under The Banner of Heaven.

Has anyone hosted SNL 10 times? ›

Those who have hosted the most times through the decades include Alec Baldwin (17), Steve Martin (16), John Goodman (13), Tom Hanks (10) and Buck Henry (10).

Who is the most popular SNL host? ›

Alec Baldwin holds the record for hosting SNL the most times at 17, proving himself as a top performer on the legendary show.

What celebrity has been on SNL the most? ›

Alec Baldwin holds the record for hosting the most SNL episodes, not including all the times he popped in to play Donald Trump. Baldwin broke the 15-time marker left by Steve Martin in 2011 when the Father of the Bride funnyman was on hand to jokingly demand a drug test.

Who is the most common musical guest on SNL? ›

As of October 28, 2023, Dave Grohl is the most frequent musical guest, performing on sixteen shows since 1992. In 1982, at age 7, Drew Barrymore became the youngest person to host the show. Betty White is the oldest person to host, having done so at 88 years of age in 2010.

What is the longest running comedy show SNL? ›

Saturday Night Live (48 Seasons)

This late-night comedy variety has been “live from New York” for 48 seasons since 1975.

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