The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 2

Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 2, 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 2!

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

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

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

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Emma Stone, Logan Lerman, Sam Smith
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8.00
27 votes

#2 - 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

#3 - 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

#4 - Ben Stiller, Brie Larson, Damon Wayans

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

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

#5 - 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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January Jones, Bubba Watson, Brandon Flowers
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8.00
27 votes

#6 - 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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Larry David, Jason Alexander, Natasha Leggero, Alabama Shakes
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27 votes

#7 - 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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Robert De Niro, Ariana Grande, Duran Duran
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7.00
27 votes

#8 - Robert De Niro, Ariana Grande, Duran Duran

Season 2 - Episode 202 - Aired 9/15/2015

Robert De Niro (The Intern (2015)); Ariana Grande discusses the launch of her perfume Ari. Also: Duran Duran performs.

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Keith Richards, Emma Roberts, Kevin Delaney
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7.00
27 votes

#9 - Keith Richards, Emma Roberts, Kevin Delaney

Season 2 - Episode 205 - Aired 9/18/2015

Keith Richards (album "Crosseyed Heart", Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015)); Emma Roberts (Scream Queens (2015)); Nate Bargatze performs stand-up.

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Kaley Cuoco, Wesley Snipes, Chris Cornell
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7.00
27 votes

#10 - Kaley Cuoco, Wesley Snipes, Chris Cornell

Season 2 - Episode 204 - Aired 9/17/2015

Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory (2007)); Wesley Snipes (The Player (2015)). Also: Chris Cornell performs.

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Hillary Clinton, Dakota Johnson, Fetty Wap
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7.00
27 votes

#11 - Hillary Clinton, Dakota Johnson, Fetty Wap

Season 2 - Episode 203 - Aired 9/16/2015

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton; Dakota Johnson (Black Mass (2015)). Also: Fetty Wap performs with Monty and The Roots.

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Benicio Del Toro, Jessica Alba, Miguel
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7.00
27 votes

#12 - Benicio Del Toro, Jessica Alba, Miguel

Season 2 - Episode 201 - Aired 9/14/2015

Benicio Del Toro (Sicario (2015)); Jessica Alba discusses her Honest Company's launch of Honest Beauty skin care and makeup. Also: Miguel performs.

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Donald Trump, Terrence Howard, Pharrell Williams
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27 votes

#13 - Donald Trump, Terrence Howard, Pharrell Williams

Season 2 - Episode 200 - Aired 9/11/2015

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump; Terrence Howard (Empire (2015)). Also: Pharrell Williams performs atop the Tonight Show marquee.

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Richard Gere, Jessica Simpson, Keith Urban
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7.00
27 votes

#14 - Richard Gere, Jessica Simpson, Keith Urban

Season 2 - Episode 197 - Aired 9/8/2015

Richard Gere (Time Out of Mind (2014)); fashion designer Jessica Simpson. Also: Keith Urban performs.

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Andy Samberg, Carrie Underwood
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7.00
27 votes

#15 - Andy Samberg, Carrie Underwood

Season 2 - Episode 199 - Aired 9/10/2015

Andy Samberg (The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards (2015)). Also: Carrie Underwood is interviewed and performs.

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Kristen Wiig, Thomas Middleditch, Josh Groban
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7.00
27 votes

#16 - Kristen Wiig, Thomas Middleditch, Josh Groban

Season 2 - Episode 125 - Aired 4/29/2015

Kristen Wiig (Welcome to Me (2014); Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley (2014)). Also: Josh Groban performs.

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Benedict Cumberbatch, Allison Williams, U2
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27 votes

#17 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Allison Williams, U2

Season 2 - Episode 36 - Aired 11/17/2014

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Anne Hathaway, Gael Garcia Bernal, Stevie Nicks
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27 votes

#18 - Anne Hathaway, Gael Garcia Bernal, Stevie Nicks

Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/3/2014

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Kristen Stewart, Artie Lange, Jason Aldean, Nas
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27 votes

#19 - Kristen Stewart, Artie Lange, Jason Aldean, Nas

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/7/2014

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Queen Latifah, Sam Rockwell, a performance by the Broadway cast of Something Rotten!
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#20 - Queen Latifah, Sam Rockwell, a performance by the Broadway cast of Something Rotten!

Season 2 - Episode 137 - Aired 5/15/2015

Queen Latifah (Bessie (2015)); Sam Rockwell (Poltergeist (2015)). Also: A performance from the Broadway cast of "Something Rotten!".

Bill O'Reilly, Snoop Dogg
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#21 - Bill O'Reilly, Snoop Dogg

Season 2 - Episode 136 - Aired 5/14/2015

Bill O'Reilly (book and series "Legends and Lies" (2015)). Also Snoop Dogg is interviewed and performs with The Roots.

Rebel Wilson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Faith No More
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#22 - Rebel Wilson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Faith No More

Season 2 - Episode 135 - Aired 5/13/2015

Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)); Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)). Also: Faith No More performs.

Anna Kendrick, Terry Crews, Nate Ruess, Unlocking the Truth
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#23 - Anna Kendrick, Terry Crews, Nate Ruess, Unlocking the Truth

Season 2 - Episode 134 - Aired 5/12/2015

Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)); Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)). Also: Nate Ruess performs; Unlocking The Truth sit in with The Roots.

Charlize Theron, Tom Brokaw, Death Cab For Cutie
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#24 - Charlize Theron, Tom Brokaw, Death Cab For Cutie

Season 2 - Episode 133 - Aired 5/11/2015

Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)); author Tom Brokaw ("A Lucky Life Interrupted"). Also: Death Cab for Cutie performs.

U2
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#25 - U2

Season 2 - Episode 132 - Aired 5/8/2015

Rock band U2 performs and is interviewed.