The water-cooler nature of the episode paid off in the ratings ... both of which are season highs. More than season highs, in fact: SNL had its best showing in total viewers since Dec. 11 ...

besting the previous season highs set on Jan. 13 (with Sam Rockwell with musical guest Halsey) and Oct. 14 (Kumail Nanjiani and musical guest P!nk). The last SNL to beat these results was the May ...

The strong ratings this season are a testament to how deeply ‘SNL’ continues to resonate with audiences,” said Katie Hockmeyer, executive vice president of late night at NBCUniversal ...

Glancing back at “SNL’s” Season ... Nielsen numbers of the season. The episode, which included the Black Keys as musical guest, pulled just a 2.4 in L+7 ratings. Second-to-worst on the ...

we’re willing to bet that Lorne Michaels would gladly take better ratings. “SNL” hit its high note from an eyeball-measuring perspective during the 1978-1979 season — the sketch comedy ...

PREVIOUSLY, January 28: The return of popular former Saturday Night Live cast member and host Will Ferrell delivered the show’s best ratings ... season highs marks in both categories. SNL ...

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