As we enter a new decade, I though I'd look back and rank the Top 50 SNL sketches over the last ten years.
50) "The Duel" (S44 - 2019)
Sandra Oh was able to show off her comedic chops in this oddball sketch, with a feel of "The Favorite". This was very akin to "Farewell, Mr. Bunting" in terms of its shock factor.
49) "Michael Buble Christmas Duets" (S37 - 2011)
Whenever SNL does a piece centered on impressions, they can tend to veer away from being topical as time passes. The ones we see here however continue to live on as they give a glimpse of pop culture in the moment (from Surprised Taylor Swift, and a fresh on the scene Bieber).
48) "Boy Dance Party" (S39 - 2013)
A dance party with Bruce Willis, I mean what more can you ask for?
47) "Monster Pals" (S39 - 2014)
Mike O'Brien wasn't able to shine during his time on SNL, but he did make an impact with his shorts.
46) "WWE Promo Shoot" (S40 - 2015)
This was the kind of sketch where the host (in this case Dwayne Johnson) just completely commands it.
45) "FBI Simulator" (S41 - 2016)
One could argue that this sketch was the blueprint that would lead to David Pumpkins.
44) "Beers" (S43 - 2017)
Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett have excelled when doing these joint pieces, and this one was one of the best.
43) "Dying Mrs. Gomez" (S43 - 2018)
It takes a fine line for one-note sketches to succeed, and this was one of them. Who could have imagined a Nickelback-centered sketch in 2018?
42) "A Thanksgiving Miracle" (S41 - 2015)
Only one thing can stop a family from fighting.....Adele.
41) "Gumby Returns (Weekend Update)" (S45 - 2019)
Eddie Murphy brought back a ton of classic characters during his hosting gig, but I honestly wasn't expecting Gumby. Despite Gumby itself being niche, he was used really well here.
40) "Djesus Uncrossed" (S38 - 2013)
Christopher Waltz brought life to this Django Unchained parody.
39) "Bronx Beat (W/ Katy Perry)" (S36 - 2010)
Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph work so well as Betty and Jodi in Bronx Beat. We see them with an excited "Maureen" (Katy Perry).......
38) "The War In Words" (S44 - 2018)
Mikey Day and Claire Foy's war-time correspondence increasingly gets out of control.
37) "Almost Pizza" (S37 - 2012)
This was an ad parody with a deeper backstory....just what exactly is this 'almost pizza'?
36) "Listening Party" (S40 - 2015)
I have no idea how Kevin Hart had the energy for this sketch. He just kept going and going, never missing a beat.
35) "Papyrus" (S43 - 2017)
Who would have thought that a short centered around the font-type 'Papyrus'......and "Avatar" could somehow connect?
34) "The Undecided Voters" (S38-2012)
A classic take on undecided voters that will always play well, no matter what election cycle we're in.
33) "Haunted Elevator" (S42-2016)
And thus, Davis S. Pumpkins was born. What a character.
32) "World's Most Evil Invention" (S42-2017)
This sketch got pretty dark, but was constructed well.
31) "Marcus Comes To Dinner" (S43-2018)
Sam Rockwell simply commanded this sketch.
30) "Sean Spicer Press Conference" (S42-2017)
And thus Melissa McCarthy's Sean Spicer was born. This outside casting worked a whole lot better than Alec Baldwin's Trump.
29) "Neurotology Music Video" (S40-2015)
This was a spot-on remake of an actual Scientology music video that found its way online. But you don't even need to see that for this to be hilarious.
28) "80s Music Video" (S43-2018)
A parody of an actual music video by Oran "Juice" Jones, this is quintessentially 80s.
27) "Taste Test" (S37-2011)
Melissa McCarthy excels at this kind of character, trying her best to get noticed (physical comedy and all).
26) "Grouch (Joker Parody)" (S45-2019)
This was an incredibly creative 'Joker' parody, using Grouch and the cast of Sesame Street. There were so many small moments and 'easter eggs' that you could spot throughout this trailer.
25) "Mokiki" (S38-2012)
Just a completely odd-ball/bizarre short, but Taran Killam became 'mokiki'.
24) "Undercover Office Potty" (S43-2018)
When done well, this kind of bathroom humor can really work.
23) "(Do it On My) Twin Bed" (S39-2013)
Among the first iterations of this sketch, this has become a staple on the SNL Christmas special.
22) "Puppet Class" (S38-2012)
It was a shame that we saw this character from Bill Hader so late in his SNL run.
21) "Wes Anderson Horror Trailer" (S39-2013)
This is exactly what I envision a Wes Anderson horror movie would look like.
20) "Star Wars Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base" (S41-2016)
It was a sight to see Adam Driver fully get into character as Kylo Ren.
19) "Bushwick, Brooklyn 2015" ( S40-2015)
This was a perfect take on gentrification.
18) "Career Day" (S44-2018)
Once again, Adam Driver went all-in and simply became this character.
17) "Sad Mouse" (S38-2012)
'Sad Mouse' could easily have acted as a short film, it was that fascinating.
16) "Hobbit Office" (S40-2014)
Middle-Earth and The Office, a perfect combination.
15) "Census Taker V. Old Lady" (S35-2010)
Tina Fey and Betty White just going back and forth, that's all you need.
14) "Walking Dead Chapelle's Show" (S42-2016)
This sketch was all Dave Chapelle, running through a lot of classic character from Chapelle's Show.
13) "Mister Wizard" (S36-2011)
For a sketch where the punchline was simply rubbing balloons on each other, there were layers to this.
12) "Toilet Death Ejector" (S44-2019)
That pure physical gag of the bodies being launched placed this high up.
11) "Z-Shirt" (S38-2013)
A perfect take on 90s culture, Kevin Hart's manic energy fuels this. (And there was an added surprise sequel).
10) "Cha Cha Slide" (S44-2019)
A timeless sketch, John Mulaney and Ego Nwodim had perfect chemistry in this sketch.
9) "28 Reasons To Hug A Black Guy" (S39-2014)
Reason #1, they deserve a chance. Reason #'s 2-28....you'll just have to find out.
8) "Totino's w/ Kristen Stewart" (S42-2017)
A french short film within a Totino's ad, what more is there to say?
7) "Santa Baby" (S41-2015)
Hilarious, but also eerie. You could easily see this concept be converted into a thriller/horror movie.
6) "Stefon's Halloween Tips" (S38-2012)
There are a number of Stefon clips that could be included here.
5) "Picture Perfect" (S40-2015)
This was a perfect take on a controversial topic.
4) "Farewell Mr. Bunting" (S41-2016)
A take on 'Dead Poet's Society', this sketch shocked me with where it went, but I'm glad it went there for the comedic aspect.
3) "Black Jeopardy w/ Tom Hanks" (S42-2016)
SNL kind of whiffed on their 2016 election coverage, thinking it was a sure thing. This broke the mold, taking a look at two types of voters who on the surface seem completely different.
2) "Stefon's Farewell" (S38-2013)
Bill Hader's exit meant the regular farewell of Stefon. Stefon rightfully got an extravagant send-off.
1) "Diner Lobster" (S43-2018)
The sheer production value of 'Diner Lobster' put this over the top for me. This showed what SNL was capable of some 40+ years later.
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