The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 1

Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 1!

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

#2 - 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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Kelly Ripa, Jason Clarke, Sylvan Esso
star
8.00
54 votes

#3 - 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
star
8.00
27 votes

#4 - 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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Cameron Diaz, Josh Gad, Bleachers
star
8.00
27 votes

#5 - 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
star
8.00
27 votes

#6 - Jason Segel, Steve Harvey, Alicia Keys

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

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Will Smith, U2
star
8.00
27 votes

#7 - 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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Vin Diesel, Aubrey Plaza, Will.i.am
star
7.00
27 votes

#8 - Vin Diesel, Aubrey Plaza, Will.i.am

Season 1 - Episode 96 - Aired 7/29/2014

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Jennifer Lawrence, Craig Robinson, a performance by the Broadway cast of 'A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder'
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7.00
27 votes

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

Season 1 - Episode 59 - Aired 5/15/2014

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Robin Wright, Josh Charles, Weezer
star
7.00
27 votes

#10 - Robin Wright, Josh Charles, Weezer

Season 1 - Episode 92 - Aired 7/23/2014

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Kate Hudson, Ellar Coltrane, Nico & Vinz
star
7.00
27 votes

#11 - Kate Hudson, Ellar Coltrane, Nico & Vinz

Season 1 - Episode 90 - Aired 7/21/2014

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Liev Schreiber, Rob Reiner, Gabriel Iglesias
star
7.00
27 votes

#12 - Liev Schreiber, Rob Reiner, Gabriel Iglesias

Season 1 - Episode 84 - Aired 7/11/2014

Guests include Liev Schreiber, Rob Reiner and Gabriel Iglesias.

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Dana Carvey, Hailee Steinfeld, Magic!
star
7.00
27 votes

#13 - Dana Carvey, Hailee Steinfeld, Magic!

Season 1 - Episode 83 - Aired 7/10/2014

Guests include Dana Carvey, Hailee Steinfeld and musical guest MAGIC!

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Halle Berry, Chris Colfer, Florida Georgia Line
star
7.00
54 votes

#14 - Halle Berry, Chris Colfer, Florida Georgia Line

Season 1 - Episode 81 - Aired 7/8/2014

Guests include Halle Berry, Chris Colfer and musical guest Florida Georgia Line.

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Kiefer Sutherland, Nicole Richie, Crosby, Stills & Nash
star
7.00
27 votes

#15 - Kiefer Sutherland, Nicole Richie, Crosby, Stills & Nash

Season 1 - Episode 80 - Aired 7/7/2014

Kiefer Sutherland; Nicole Richie; Crosby, Stills and Nash.

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Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Taylor Schilling, Ed Sheeran
star
7.00
54 votes

#16 - Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Taylor Schilling, Ed Sheeran

Season 1 - Episode 72 - Aired 6/10/2014

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Clint Eastwood, Jack White
star
7.00
27 votes

#17 - Clint Eastwood, Jack White

Season 1 - Episode 71 - Aired 6/9/2014

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Ricky Gervais, Ansel Elgort, Miranda Lambert
star
7.00
27 votes

#18 - Ricky Gervais, Ansel Elgort, Miranda Lambert

Season 1 - Episode 66 - Aired 6/2/2014

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Charlize Theron, Josh Hartnett
star
7.00
27 votes

#19 - Charlize Theron, Josh Hartnett

Season 1 - Episode 62 - Aired 5/20/2014

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Heidi Klum, Mike Birbiglia, Temples
star
7.00
27 votes

#20 - Heidi Klum, Mike Birbiglia, Temples

Season 1 - Episode 97 - Aired 7/30/2014

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Julia Roberts, Andy Cohen, Ron Funches
star
7.00
27 votes

#21 - Julia Roberts, Andy Cohen, Ron Funches

Season 1 - Episode 98 - Aired 7/31/2014

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Helen Mirren, James Cameron, Spoon
star
7.00
27 votes

#22 - Helen Mirren, James Cameron, Spoon

Season 1 - Episode 100 - Aired 8/4/2014

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Clive Owen, Nina Dobrev, The Head and the Heart
star
7.00
27 votes

#23 - Clive Owen, Nina Dobrev, The Head and the Heart

Season 1 - Episode 101 - Aired 8/5/2014

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Jeff Bridges, Ali Larter, Andy Woodhull
star
7.00
27 votes

#24 - Jeff Bridges, Ali Larter, Andy Woodhull

Season 1 - Episode 104 - Aired 8/8/2014

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Katie Holmes, Chris Hardwick, OneRepublic
star
7.00
27 votes

#25 - Katie Holmes, Chris Hardwick, OneRepublic

Season 1 - Episode 105 - Aired 8/11/2014

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