'Saturday Night Live': Louis C.K. best host yet?

The expectations were high for Louis C.K. on Saturday night. Fans of his stand-up and sitcom expected him to invigorate a show that has seemed a tad uneven so far this season. Throw in the fact that his appearance followed one of the most devastating storms New York City had ever experienced, and the fact that it was the last episode before the presidential election, and it was as close to a must-see episode as Saturday Night Live has had in some time. And for most of four score and seven (or so) minutes, he delivered the goods, setting the tone in his opening monologue, and saving some of the best laughs of the night for a last-call sketch with Kate McKinnon. I can pretty much guarantee he's going to make an impression in this week's Mr. Saturday Night vote. He seemed as engaged and prepared as any of the actors — except perhaps for his one Game of Thrones sketch misfire — and he can't really be blamed for the show's decision to go light on the election.

Last week, we received the first feedback on which previous hosts connected with viewers. As per normal, the most recent host, Bruno Mars, led the way. The double-threat (host and musical guest) scored 40.3 percent of the vote. The season premiere's host, Seth MacFarlane, proved that viewers hadn't forgotten his magic, collecting 21.3 percent. Joseph Gordon-Levitt finished third with 19.0 percent and Christina Applegate was close behind with 16.3 percent. Daniel Craig's lackluster stint was reflected in his poor showing at the polls; he grabbed just 3.1 percent. (Fortunately, he's freakin' James Bond, and is not shaken or stirred, I'm sure.)

A simple reminder of the rules before you vote below: Who was the best SNL host? It's not a popularity contest, so be objective. Rather, who had you giggling until Wednesday? Whose hilarious sketch did you bookmark online and watch over and over and over? Below, I've embedded one clip for each of the five hosts, just to remind you of their recent performances. (Obviously, don't grade them simply on the clip below.) After the vote, the host with the least support will be eliminated, and the other four will advance to compete against Anne Hathaway next Saturday. Ultimately, we'll eliminate the less memorable hosts and crown a new Mr. or Mrs. Saturday Night. Watch and vote below.

SETH MacFARLANE

JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT

CHRISTINA APPLEGATE

BRUNO MARS

LOUIS C.K.

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