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: 10/1/2025Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
Pete Davidson, Troye Sivan, Josh Johnson
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8.33
3 votes

#1 - Pete Davidson, Troye Sivan, Josh Johnson

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/10/2023

Jimmy gets help from the audience to decide what he should post on X in WePost then catches up with Pete Davidson and Troye Sivan before welcoming stand-up comedian Josh Johnson.

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John Oliver, Matt Rife, Black Pumas
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7.50
2 votes

#2 - 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

#3 - 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.

Viola Davis, Jeff Probst, Robert Glasper ft. SiR & Alex Isley
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6.50
4 votes

#4 - Viola Davis, Jeff Probst, Robert Glasper ft. SiR & Alex Isley

Season 11 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/14/2023

Jimmy gets help from the audience to decide what he should post on X in WePost before talking with Viola Davis and Jeff Probst and welcoming Robert Glasper for a musical performance featuring SiR and Alex Isley.

Dwayne Johnson, Colman Domingo, Cat Power
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6.33
3 votes

#5 - 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

#6 - 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

#7 - 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

#8 - 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.

Taika Waititi, Rachel Zegler, Tariq Trotter, Chef Tim Hollingsworth
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6.00
4 votes

#9 - Taika Waititi, Rachel Zegler, Tariq Trotter, Chef Tim Hollingsworth

Season 11 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/15/2023

Jimmy addresses the latest news before talking with Taika Waititi, Rachel Zegler and Tariq Trotter and welcoming chef Tim Hollingsworth for a cooking demonstration.

Justin Timberlake, Meghann Fahy, Yseult
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6.00
4 votes

#10 - 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
star
5.83
6 votes

#11 - 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.

J.J. Watt, Eric McCormack, Killer Mike ft. Robert Glasper & Eryn Allen Kane
star
5.67
3 votes

#12 - J.J. Watt, Eric McCormack, Killer Mike ft. Robert Glasper & Eryn Allen Kane

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2023

Jimmy pens his weekly Thank You Notes before catching up with J.J. Watt and Eric McCormack and welcoming Killer Mike featuring Robert Glasper and Eryn Allen Kane for a musical performance.

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

#13 - 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.

Kristen Wiig, Lenny Kravitz
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5.50
2 votes

#14 - Kristen Wiig, Lenny Kravitz

Season 11 - Episode 101 - Aired 3/20/2024

Jimmy takes a moment to put some things out to pasture before talking with Kristen Wiig and Lenny Kravitz and welcoming Kravitz for a musical performance.

Mark Wahlberg, Elle Fanning, Carín León
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5.33
3 votes

#15 - 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.

Adam Levine, Ella Purnell, Benson Boone
star
5.33
3 votes

#16 - Adam Levine, Ella Purnell, Benson Boone

Season 11 - Episode 116 - Aired 4/10/2024

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Paul Simon performing at Biden’s political dinner before speaking with guests Adam Levine and Ella Purnell and welcoming Benson Boone 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.

Kelly Clarkson, Henrik Lundqvist
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5.33
3 votes

#19 - 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.

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.

Jason Momoa, Elizabeth Debicki, Drew & Jonathan Scott, Thumpasaurus
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5.25
4 votes

#21 - Jason Momoa, Elizabeth Debicki, Drew & Jonathan Scott, Thumpasaurus

Season 11 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/16/2023

Jimmy reads his favorite posts with the hashtag #WorstThanksgiving before talking with Jason Momoa, Elizabeth Debicki and Drew and Jonathan Scott and welcoming Thumpasaurus for a musical performance.

Ronnie Wood, Sam Heughan, David Kushner
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5.00
2 votes

#22 - Ronnie Wood, Sam Heughan, David Kushner

Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/18/2023

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Republicans failing to elect Jim Jordan as speaker of the House for a second time, before catching up with Ronnie Wood and Sam Heughan and welcoming musical guest David Kushner.

Jacob Elordi, Julius Randle, Leslie Liao
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5.00
3 votes

#23 - Jacob Elordi, Julius Randle, Leslie Liao

Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/23/2023

Jimmy addresses the latest news before playing Tonight Show Firsts with Jacob Elordi, speaking with Julius Randle and welcoming comedian Leslie Liao.

Jared Leto, AJR
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5.00
2 votes

#24 - Jared Leto, AJR

Season 11 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/9/2023

Jimmy reads his favorite posts with the hashtag #MyWeirdCoworker before catching up with Jared Leto and AJR and welcoming AJR for a musical performance.

Scarlett Johansson, Hunter Schafer, Tina Friml
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5.00
3 votes

#25 - Scarlett Johansson, Hunter Schafer, Tina Friml

Season 11 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/17/2023

Jimmy pens his weekly Thank You Notes before talking with Scarlett Johansson and Hunter Schafer and welcoming stand-up comedian Tina Friml.