This was it: a perfect episode of television. Steve Martin, hosting for the fourth time in under two seasons, was now the unofficial king of SNL. From his iconic “King Tut” musical performance to the Festrunk brothers’ disastrous attempt at a dating game show, every single moment was classic. The writing was razor-sharp, the performances were flawless, and the energy was electric. To top it all off, the musical guests were The Blues Brothers, who by now were a legitimate phenomenon. Their soulful, high-energy performances of “Soul Man” and “I Don’t Know” brought the house down. This wasn’t just a great episode of SNL; it was a cultural event and arguably the single best episode the show has ever produced.
Season 3, Steve Martin, The Blues Brothers, A+
