The BEST episodes of The Jonathan Ross Show
Every episode of The Jonathan Ross Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Jonathan Ross Show!
British talk show host Jonathon Ross talks with guests from around the globe.
#1 - Gemma Arterton, Lee Evans, Philip Glenister, Marc Warren, Max Beesley, Primal Scream
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2013
In the last show of the current series, Jonathan welcomes former Bond girl Gemma Arterton, the hugely popular comedian Lee Evans and actors Philip Glenister, Marc Warren and Max Beesley, who discuss the new third series of their hit drama Mad Dogs. Alternative rock legends Primal Scream also perform live.
#2 - Justin Timberlake, Joss Stone, Jason Manford, Tom Odell
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2013
Jonathan's guests include US superstar Justin Timberlake, British soul singer Joss Stone, comedian Jason Manford, and singer songwriter Tom Odell
#3 - John Hurt, Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Holly Willoughby, Christina Ricci and LMFAO
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2012
Jonathan welcomes John Hurt, Christina Ricci and Celebrity Juice's Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby. There is also music from LMFAO.
#5 - Glenn Close, Marlon Wayans, Gillian Anderson, Carrie Underwood
Season 10 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/12/2016
The host welcomes six-time Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Glenn Close to join him in the studio. The actress has a flurry of new films due to release this year, including The Girl with All the Gifts, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama starring Gemma Arterton, which was partly shot in Birmingham. Also joining Jonathan are comedy actor and writer Marlon Wayans, whose latest spoof Fifty Shades of Black takes a broad swipe at the similarly titled erotic thriller released last year, and Gillian Anderson, fresh from her return to UK screens in War and Peace and the revived series of The X-Files. Plus, country singer and former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood performs.
#6 - David Walliams, Barbara Windsor, Lewis Hamilton, Jimmy Carr, Ed Sheeran, Idina Menzel
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/20/2014
Joining the host for this festive edition are Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams, talking about his new family comedy The Boy in the Dress, veteran actress Barbara Windsor, current F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and 8 Out of 10 Cats host Jimmy Carr. Ed Sheeran, one of the year's most in-demand singer-songwriters, chats and performs, and there's also music by Idina Menzel, the Snow Queen from Disney's Frozen.
#7 - Matt Smith, Ruth Jones, Stereophonics
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/2013
Jonathan welcomes more celebrity guests, including current Doctor Who Matt Smith, Gavin and Stacey writer and star Ruth Jones, and Welsh rockers Stereophonics, who also perform live at the end of the show.
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Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2013
Jonathan welcomes the one that he wants - Grease star Olivia Newton-John, and the zany Keith Lemon. Pop superstar Nicole Scherzinger is in for a chat and performs live.
#9 - Olga Kurylenko, Carol Vorderman, Jack Whitehall, Bruno Mars
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2013
Jonathan's guests include comedian Jack Whitehall, actress Olga Kurylenko, presenter Carol Vorderman and singer Bruno Mars, who also performs live in the studio.
#11 - Stephen Fry, Taylor Swift, Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Dermot O'Leary, Ellie Goulding
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/6/2012
In tonight's show, Jonathan chats to the one and only Stephen Fry, and US pop sensation Taylor Swift.
#12 - Hugh Bonneville, Jack Whitehall, Kermit & Miss Piggy, Arctic Monkeys
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2012
This week, Jonathan welcomes Downtwon Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, muppet legends Kermit and Miss Piggy, and comedian Jack Whitehall. Plus Arctic Monkeys perform live in the studio.
#13 - Denzel Washington, Keira Knightley,Tom Hardy, Dionne Warwick
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2012
Jonathan welcomes two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, Keira Knightley and actor Tom Hardy. Plus the legendary Dionne Warwick sings live in the studio.
#14 - David Walliams, Simon Cowell, Danny DeVito, Dara O Briain, Labrinth.
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/2012
Jonathan welcomes Hollywood star Danny DeVito, comedian Dara O'Briain and Britain's Got Talent judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams. There is also a performance from Labrinth. Last in Series 2.
#15 - Amir Khan, JLS and Rizzle Kicks
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2012
Jonathan welcomes another star-studded and eclectic line-up to the show as he chats to Sean Bean, boy band JLS and boxer Amir Khan. With music from Brighton hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks.
#16 - Paul Hollywood, Miranda Hart, Kylie Minogue, David Walliams
Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2016
Jonathan's guests in this festive chat show special are Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, comedian Miranda Hart, award-winning actress Keira Knightley, pop princess Kylie Minogue and Britain's Got Talent judge and children's author David Walliams.
#17 - Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, Cilla Black and James Arthur
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2013
Guests include Oscar-winning Hollywood actors Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks, along with one of Britain's best loved entertainers, Cilla Black. Music comes from last year's million-selling X Factor champion James Arthur.
#20 - Uma Thurman, James Corden, Abbey Clancy, John Newman
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/2014
#21 - Michael McIntyre, Sheridan Smith, Ellie Simmonds, Jonnie Peacock, Sienna Miller, Jamie Oliver and Charlotte Church
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/22/2012
Jonathan is joined on the show by Michael McIntyre, Sheridan Smith, Ellie Simmonds, Jonnie Peacock, Sienna Miller, Jamie Oliver and Charlotte Church.
#22 - Jessica Ennis, Usain Bolt, Tom Daley, Colin Farrell, Kelly Brook, Rita Ora
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/18/2012
Jonathan Ross returns to screens with an array of top guests, great chat, fantastic comedy and amazing live music performances. Tonight's guests include Olympic champions Jessica Ennis and Usain Bolt, bronze medallist Tom Daley, Irish superstar Colin Farrell and Kelly Brook. Plus Rita Ora performs live in the studio.
#23 - Kiefer Sutherland, Andrew Flintoff, Amanda Seyfried, Paul Weller
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2012
Jonathan welcomes Kiefer Sutherland, Mamma Mia! actress Amanda Seyfried and ex-England cricket star Freddie Flintoff. There is also music from rock legend Paul Weller.
#24 - Emma Thompson,Paddy McGuinness, Brooke Shields, Florence and the Machine
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2012
In this week's show, Jonathan welcomes Oscar winner Emma Thompson, Take Me Out presenter Paddy McGuinness and Hollywood star Brooke Shields. There is also music from Florence and the Machine.