The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Last Updated: Jan 5, 2019

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.

#1 - President Barack Obama, Madonna

Season 3 - Episode 153

9.00

2 votes

#2 - Michael Fassbender, Zoe Saldana

Season 1 - Episode 54

8.86

7 votes

#3 - Brian Williams, Christina Hendricks, Ilan Hall

Season 1 - Episode 41

Brian Williams (NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (1970)); Christina Hendricks (Mad Men (2007)); chef Ilan Hall.

8.78

9 votes

#4 - Jamie Foxx, Alan Cumming, Alicia Keys & Kendrick Lamar

Season 1 - Episode 45

Jamie Foxx; Alan Cumming. Also: Alicia Keys & Kendrick Lamar perform.

8.71

17 votes

#5 - Amanda Seyfried, Chad Smith, Will Ferrell

Season 1 - Episode 64

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

8.60

25 votes

#6 - Emma Stone, Robinson Cano, Keith Urban

Season 1 - Episode 46

Emma Stone; Robinson Cano. Also: Keith Urban performs.

8.58

19 votes

#7 - Bryan Cranston, Brie Larson, Kevin Delaney

Season 1 - Episode 51

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad (2008)); Brie Larson (Community (2009)); Kevin Delaney.

8.54

13 votes

#8 - Jennifer Lawrence, Craig Robinson, a performance by the Broadway cast of 'A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder'

Season 1 - Episode 59

8.50

22 votes

#9 - Tom Cruise, Kendall & Kylie Jenner, Chrissie Hynde

Season 1 - Episode 68

8.50

6 votes

#10 - Rosario Dawson, Jeff Musial, Fun

Season 1 - Episode 78

8.50

4 votes

#11 - David Duchovny, Jeff Foxworthy, Pitbull, Kevin Eubanks

Season 2 - Episode 140

David Duchovny (Aquarius (2015)); Jeff Foxworthy (Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (2007)). Also: Pitbull performs; Kevin Eubanks sits in with The Roots.

8.42

33 votes