The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon!

Hailing from Rockefeller Center in the heart of New York City, Jimmy has made it his mission to make sure viewers end the day with a smile. Each weeknight, he hosts A-list guests, from movie stars to athletes, comedians, public figures and everyone in between. He also delivers a signature nightly monologue, performs in topical comedy sketches, plays fan-favorite games, and presents recurring segments like Thank You Notes. Today's popular musical guests also stop by to perform alongside house band The Roots.

Last Updated: 4/23/2025Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
Stephen Colbert, Keri Russell, Broken Bells
star
20.00
1 votes

#1 - Stephen Colbert, Keri Russell, Broken Bells

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/7/2014

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Jay Leno, Lucy Liu, Kevin Delaney, Dave Davies
star
9.00
27 votes

#2 - Jay Leno, Lucy Liu, Kevin Delaney, Dave Davies

Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 11/7/2014

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Harrison Ford, Seth MacFarlane, JoJo
star
9.00
27 votes

#3 - Harrison Ford, Seth MacFarlane, JoJo

Season 3 - Episode 46 - Aired 12/1/2015

Harrison Ford (Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)); Seth MacFarlane (album "No One Ever Tells You"). Also: Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque performs with The Roots.

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Andy Samberg, Gigi Hadid, The Kills
star
9.00
27 votes

#4 - Andy Samberg, Gigi Hadid, The Kills

Season 3 - Episode 140 - Aired 5/16/2016

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Amanda Seyfried, Chad Smith, Will Ferrell
star
8.30
81 votes

#5 - Amanda Seyfried, Chad Smith, Will Ferrell

Season 1 - Episode 64 - Aired 5/22/2014

Amanda Seyfried; Chad Smith & Will Ferrell Drum Off. Also: Red Hot Chili Peppers perform.

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Bill Maher, Daveed Diggs, Muna
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8.00
27 votes

#6 - Bill Maher, Daveed Diggs, Muna

Season 4 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/7/2016

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Jessica Chastain, Timothee Chalamet, Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, The Dap Kings
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8.00
27 votes

#7 - Jessica Chastain, Timothee Chalamet, Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, The Dap Kings

Season 5 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/17/2017

Jessica Chastain (Le grand jeu (2017)); Timothèe Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name (2017)); newlyweds Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander and model Kate Upton. Also: The Dap Kings perform a musical tribute to Sharon Jones.

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Jessica Chastain, Joe Manganiello, Gary Clark Jr., Prodigy
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8.00
27 votes

#8 - Jessica Chastain, Joe Manganiello, Gary Clark Jr., Prodigy

Season 4 - Episode 108 - Aired 3/21/2017

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Kit Harington, Rose Byrne, Blake Shelton
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8.00
27 votes

#9 - Kit Harington, Rose Byrne, Blake Shelton

Season 3 - Episode 139 - Aired 5/13/2016

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Kristen Wiig, Bob Odenkirk, Elle King
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8.00
27 votes

#10 - Kristen Wiig, Bob Odenkirk, Elle King

Season 3 - Episode 84 - Aired 2/11/2016

Kristen Wiig (Zoolander 2 (2016)); Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul (2015)). Also: Elle King performs.

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Claire Danes, Ron Howard, Logic
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8.00
27 votes

#11 - Claire Danes, Ron Howard, Logic

Season 3 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/7/2015

Claire Danes (Homeland (2011)); director Ron Howard (In the Heart of the Sea (2015)). Also: Logic performs with The Roots and D.J. Rhetorik.

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Adam Driver, Brett Favre, Lenny Clarke
star
8.00
27 votes

#12 - Adam Driver, Brett Favre, Lenny Clarke

Season 3 - Episode 47 - Aired 12/2/2015

Adam Driver (Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)); former NFL quarterback Brett Favre; Lenny Clarke performs stand-up. Also: Jimmy presents kids' inventions.

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J.J. Abrams, Pink, the Flaming Lips
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8.00
27 votes

#13 - J.J. Abrams, Pink, the Flaming Lips

Season 3 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/30/2015

Director J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)); UN ambassador Pink discusses UNICEF's Kid Power bands. Also: The Flaming Lips perform; Mindi Abair sits in with The Roots.

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Tom Hanks, Jessica Chastain, Pentatonix
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8.00
27 votes

#14 - Tom Hanks, Jessica Chastain, Pentatonix

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/15/2015

Pentatonix performed the opening theme; Tonight Show Superlatives; Tonight Show #hashtags: #WhyDidISayThat; Tonight Show Kid Theater (Tom Hanks); Pentatonix performed "Can't Sleep Love"

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Larry David, Jason Alexander, Natasha Leggero, Alabama Shakes
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8.00
27 votes

#15 - Larry David, Jason Alexander, Natasha Leggero, Alabama Shakes

Season 2 - Episode 148 - Aired 6/8/2015

Larry David and Jason Alexander (Broadway play "Fish in the Dark"); Natasha Leggero (Another Period (2015)); Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza. Also: Alabama Shakes performs.

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James Spader, Margot Robbie, Tobias Jesso Jr.
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8.00
27 votes

#16 - James Spader, Margot Robbie, Tobias Jesso Jr.

Season 2 - Episode 92 - Aired 2/26/2015

James Spader (The Blacklist (2013)); Margot Robbie (Focus (2015)). Also: Tobias Jesso Jr. performs with The Roots.

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Will Smith, U2
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8.00
27 votes

#17 - Will Smith, U2

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/17/2014

Jimmy Fallon premieres as the new host of The Tonight Show, welcoming his first guest Will Smith and a performance from U2.

Directors: Spike Lee
Writer: A.D. Miles
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Kelly Ripa, Jason Clarke, Sylvan Esso
star
8.00
54 votes

#18 - Kelly Ripa, Jason Clarke, Sylvan Esso

Season 1 - Episode 82 - Aired 7/9/2014

Guests include Kelly Ripa, Joe Manganiello and musical guest Sylvan Esso performs.

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Michael Strahan, Diane Kruger, Phish
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8.00
27 votes

#19 - Michael Strahan, Diane Kruger, Phish

Season 1 - Episode 85 - Aired 7/14/2014

Guests include Michael Strahan, Diane Kruger and musical guest Phish.

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January Jones, Bubba Watson, Brandon Flowers
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8.00
27 votes

#20 - January Jones, Bubba Watson, Brandon Flowers

Season 2 - Episode 103 - Aired 3/23/2015

January Jones (Mad Men (2007) and The Last Man on Earth (2015)); golfer Bubba Watson. Also: Brandon Flowers performs; Villanova piccolo player Roxanne Chalifoux sits in with The Roots.

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Cameron Diaz, Josh Gad, Bleachers
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8.00
27 votes

#21 - Cameron Diaz, Josh Gad, Bleachers

Season 1 - Episode 86 - Aired 7/15/2014

Guests include Cameron Diaz, Josh Gad and musical guest Bleachers.

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Jason Segel, Steve Harvey, Alicia Keys
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8.00
27 votes

#22 - Jason Segel, Steve Harvey, Alicia Keys

Season 1 - Episode 119 - Aired 9/8/2014

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Emma Stone, Logan Lerman, Sam Smith
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8.00
27 votes

#23 - Emma Stone, Logan Lerman, Sam Smith

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/14/2014

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Jon Stewart, Padma Lakshmi, Jim Gaffigan
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8.00
27 votes

#24 - Jon Stewart, Padma Lakshmi, Jim Gaffigan

Season 2 - Episode 38 - Aired 11/19/2014

Jon Stewart (Rosewater (2014)); Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef (2006)). Also: Jim Gaffigan performs stand-up.

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Ben Stiller, Brie Larson, Damon Wayans
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8.00
27 votes

#25 - Ben Stiller, Brie Larson, Damon Wayans

Season 2 - Episode 56 - Aired 12/19/2014

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