The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 11

Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 11, 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 11!

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: 6/24/2025Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
John Oliver, Matt Rife, Black Pumas
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7.50
2 votes

#1 - John Oliver, Matt Rife, Black Pumas

Season 11 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/8/2023

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Republican candidates facing off in the third presidential debate, before catching up with John Oliver and Matt Rife and welcoming Black Pumas for a musical performance.

Olivia Rodrigo, Finalists from Squid Game: The Challenge, Ashley McBryde
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7.00
2 votes

#2 - Olivia Rodrigo, Finalists from Squid Game: The Challenge, Ashley McBryde

Season 11 - Episode 43 - Aired 12/7/2023

Jimmy gives away a holiday sweater to a lucky audience member in 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters before talking with Olivia Rodrigo and finalists from Squid Game: The Challenge and welcoming Ashley McBryde for a musical performance.

Dwayne Johnson, Colman Domingo, Cat Power
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6.33
3 votes

#3 - Dwayne Johnson, Colman Domingo, Cat Power

Season 11 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/13/2023

Jimmy addresses the latest news before catching up with Dwayne Johnson and Colman Domingo and welcoming Cat Power for a musical performance.

Leslie Odom Jr., Chloe Fineman, RAYE
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6.20
5 votes

#4 - Leslie Odom Jr., Chloe Fineman, RAYE

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/12/2023

Jimmy reads his favorite posts with the hashtag #FallSongs, plays charades with guests Leslie Odom Jr. and Chloe Fineman and welcomes musical guest RAYE.

Matthew McConaughey, John Mayer
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6.00
3 votes

#5 - Matthew McConaughey, John Mayer

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2023

Jimmy covers the latest news before speaking with guests Matthew McConaughey and John Mayer, and welcoming Mayer for a musical performance.

Michelle Pfeiffer, Bobby Flay
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6.00
5 votes

#6 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Bobby Flay

Season 11 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/3/2023

Jimmy pens his weekly Thank You Notes before speaking with guests Michelle Pfeiffer and Bobby Flay and welcoming Flay for a cooking demonstration.

Justin Timberlake, Meghann Fahy, Yseult
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6.00
4 votes

#7 - Justin Timberlake, Meghann Fahy, Yseult

Season 11 - Episode 178 - Aired 9/16/2024

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like millions of voters remaining undecided with the 2024 election approaching, before speaking with Justin Timberlake and Meghann Fahy and welcoming Yseult for a musical performance.

Keith Richards, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
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5.83
6 votes

#8 - Keith Richards, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/20/2023

Jimmy pens his weekly Thank You Notes before catching up with Keith Richards, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne and welcoming 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne for a musical performance.

Bad Bunny, Charli D'Amelio, Victoria Monét
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5.67
3 votes

#9 - Bad Bunny, Charli D'Amelio, Victoria Monét

Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/19/2023

Jimmy reads his favorite posts with the hashtag #PetCostumes before catching up with Bad Bunny and Charli D’Amelio and welcoming musical guest Victoria Monét.

Billie Eilish, Claire Foy, Rebecca Shaw & Ben Kronengold, Gracie Abrams
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5.67
3 votes

#10 - Billie Eilish, Claire Foy, Rebecca Shaw & Ben Kronengold, Gracie Abrams

Season 11 - Episode 48 - Aired 12/14/2023

Jimmy gives away a holiday sweater to a lucky audience member in 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters before speaking with guests Billie Eilish, Claire Foy, Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold and welcoming Gracie Abrams for a musical performance.

Justin Theroux, Simone Biles, Cage The Elephant
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5.40
5 votes

#11 - Justin Theroux, Simone Biles, Cage The Elephant

Season 11 - Episode 172 - Aired 9/4/2024

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like only a third of Gen Z voters supporting Trump, before speaking with Justin Theroux and Simone Biles and welcoming Cage The Elephant for a musical performance.

Kelly Clarkson, Henrik Lundqvist
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5.33
3 votes

#12 - Kelly Clarkson, Henrik Lundqvist

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/13/2023

Jimmy writes his weekly Thank You Notes before playing Back That Track Up with musical guest Kelly Clarkson and speaking with Henrik Lundqvist.

Emma Stone, Eva Longoria, Chappell Roan
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5.33
3 votes

#13 - Emma Stone, Eva Longoria, Chappell Roan

Season 11 - Episode 149 - Aired 6/20/2024

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump and Biden preparing for the first presidential debate, before speaking with Emma Stone, Eva Longoria and Chappell Roan and welcoming Roan for a musical performance.

Julianne Moore, Lindsay Lohan, Joe List
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5.33
3 votes

#14 - Julianne Moore, Lindsay Lohan, Joe List

Season 11 - Episode 89 - Aired 3/4/2024

Jimmy shares his favorite inspirational quotes to help everyone kick their week off with good vibes in Monday Motivations before speaking with guests Julianne Moore and Lindsay Lohan and welcoming comedian Joe List for stand-up.

Jodie Foster, Christopher Briney, Alec Benjamin
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5.33
3 votes

#15 - Jodie Foster, Christopher Briney, Alec Benjamin

Season 11 - Episode 61 - Aired 1/17/2024

Jimmy shares how Google’s autofill suggestions can be a little off before talking with Jodie Foster and Christopher Briney and welcoming Alec Benjamin for a musical performance.

Mark Wahlberg, Elle Fanning, Carín León
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5.33
3 votes

#16 - Mark Wahlberg, Elle Fanning, Carín León

Season 11 - Episode 45 - Aired 12/11/2023

Jimmy gives away a holiday sweater to a lucky audience member in 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters before speaking with guests Mark Wahlberg and Elle Fanning and welcoming Carín León for a musical performance.

Jack Antonoff, Mo Rocca, Bleachers
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5.33
3 votes

#17 - Jack Antonoff, Mo Rocca, Bleachers

Season 11 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/1/2023

Jimmy smashes together the latest news in News Smash before speaking with guests Jack Antonoff and Mo Rocca and welcoming Bleachers for a musical performance.

Taylor Lautner, Alex Cooper, Depeche Mode
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5.33
3 votes

#18 - Taylor Lautner, Alex Cooper, Depeche Mode

Season 11 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/31/2023

Jimmy gets help from the audience to decide what he should post on X in WePost before catching up with Taylor Lautner and Alex Cooper and welcoming Depeche Mode for a musical performance.

Seth Meyers, Joe La Puma, Alexander Stewart
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5.33
3 votes

#19 - Seth Meyers, Joe La Puma, Alexander Stewart

Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/11/2023

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film debuting, chats with Seth Meyers and Joe La Puma and welcomes musical guest Alexander Stewart.

Sheryl Crow, Cailee Spaeny
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5.25
4 votes

#20 - Sheryl Crow, Cailee Spaeny

Season 11 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/2/2023

Jimmy covers the latest news before speaking with guests Sheryl Crow and Cailee Spaeny and welcoming Crow for a musical performance.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Newton, The Lemon Twigs
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5.25
4 votes

#21 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Newton, The Lemon Twigs

Season 11 - Episode 71 - Aired 1/31/2024

Jimmy sings a tiny song to recap everything that has happened in January 2024 before talking with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kathryn Newton and welcoming The Lemon Twigs for a musical performance.

Maluma, Hayley Williams
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5.00
3 votes

#22 - Maluma, Hayley Williams

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2023

Jimmy reads his favorite posts from the hashtag #CelebrityDreamCouple before catching up with Maluma and Hayley Williams and welcoming Maluma for a musical performance.

Eva Mendes, Zachary Quinto, Brandi Denise
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5.00
3 votes

#23 - Eva Mendes, Zachary Quinto, Brandi Denise

Season 11 - Episode 180 - Aired 9/18/2024

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Kamala Harris holding a six-point national lead over Trump, before speaking with Eva Mendes and Zachary Quinto and welcoming comedian Brandi Denise for stand-up.

Lupita Nyong'o, Cristin Milioti, Talib Kweli + J. Rawls
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5.00
3 votes

#24 - Lupita Nyong'o, Cristin Milioti, Talib Kweli + J. Rawls

Season 11 - Episode 177 - Aired 9/12/2024

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Donald Trump rejecting a second debate against Kamala Harris, before speaking with Lupita Nyong’o and Cristin Milioti and welcoming Talib Kweli + J. Rawls for a musical performance.

Natalie Portman, Julio Torres, Pete Yorn
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5.00
3 votes

#25 - Natalie Portman, Julio Torres, Pete Yorn

Season 11 - Episode 154 - Aired 7/15/2024

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the 2024 Republican National Convention kicking off in Milwaukee and Krispy Kreme launching a Paris-inspired donut collection, before speaking with Natalie Portman and Julio Torres and welcoming Pete Yorn for a musical performance.