The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 8
Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 8, 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 8!
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 - Matt Damon, Jason Sudeikis, Camila Cabello
Season 8 - Episode 176 - Aired 7/23/2021
Jimmy plays a brand-new game with BTS called Will It Fit?, then catches up with Matt Damon and Jason Sudeikis before welcoming musical guest Camila Cabello.
#2 - Dave Chappelle, Nikki Glaser, J.Period ft. Black Thought and Tiffany Gouché with narration by Dave Chappelle
Season 8 - Episode 141 - Aired 5/12/2021
Jimmy asks Dave Chappelle to settle some of the biggest debates of all time, then catches up with Chappelle and Nikki Glaser before enjoying a musical performance from J.Period featuring Black Thought, Tiffany Gouché and narration by Chappelle.
#3 - Carey Mulligan, Caleb McLaughlin, Kali Uchis
Season 8 - Episode 117 - Aired 4/8/2021
Jimmy takes some Google Image search results to determine what the original search was for in a new game called Search It and Reverse It, then chats with Carey Mulligan and Caleb McLaughlin before enjoying a musical performance from Kali Uchis.
#4 - Jane Fonda, Robin Thede, Joy Reid, Alanis Morissette
Season 8 - Episode 125 - Aired 4/20/2021
Jimmy addresses Johnson & Johnson encountering a contamination issue with their COVID-19 vaccine, then chats with Jane Fonda, Robin Thede and Joy Reid before enjoying a musical performance by Alanis Morissette.
#5 - Elisabeth Moss, James Cameron, Carlos Vives x Ricky Martin
Season 8 - Episode 126 - Aired 4/21/2021
Jimmy takes suggestions from the audience in an all-new Audience Suggestion Box, then chats with Elisabeth Moss and James Cameron before enjoying a musical performance by Carlos Vives and Ricky Martin.
#6 - Kevin Bacon, Simone Biles, Ritt Momney
Season 8 - Episode 127 - Aired 4/22/2021
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #StonerThoughts in a new Hashtags, then chats with Kevin Bacon and Simone Biles before enjoying a musical performance by Ritt Momney.
#7 - Luke Bryan, Brian Regan, Rupi Kaur
Season 8 - Episode 131 - Aired 4/28/2021
Jimmy shares some of his favorite Tonight Show fan-submitted screenshots found on the internet in a new Screengrabs, then chats with Luke Bryan and Brian Regan before welcoming poet Rupi Kaur.
#8 - Jessica Alba, Marc Maron, Sech
Season 8 - Episode 137 - Aired 5/6/2021
Jimmy surprises a supermom for Mother’s Day before playing a game of What’s Behind Me? with Jessica Alba, catching up with Marc Maron and enjoying a performance by musical guest Sech.
#9 - Jessica Biel & Chiara Aurelia, Nick Thune, Mad Foxes
Season 8 - Episode 138 - Aired 5/7/2021
Jimmy surprises a Supermom for Mother’s Day before writing his Thank You Notes, chatting with guests Jessica Biel, Chiara Aurelia and Nick Thune and enjoying a performance by Mad Foxes.
#10 - Keegan-Michael Key, Zoey Deutch, Conway the Machine ft. J.I.D & Ludacris
Season 8 - Episode 142 - Aired 5/13/2021
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #AddAWordRuinATVShow, then catches up with Keegan-Michael Key and Zoey Deutch before enjoying a musical performance from Conway the Machine featuring J.I.D and Ludacris.
#11 - Robert De Niro, Anthony Ramos, Anne-Marie & Niall Horan
Season 8 - Episode 154 - Aired 6/7/2021
Jimmy shares some music you might want to avoid in a new edition of Do Not Play before speaking with Robert De Niro and Anthony Ramos and enjoying a performance from Anne-Marie and Niall Horan.
#12 - Denis Leary, Cristin Milioti, Rod Wave
Season 8 - Episode 116 - Aired 4/7/2021
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #MySignatureMove in a new Hashtags, then chats with Denis Leary and Cristin Milioti before enjoying a musical performance from Rod Wave.
#13 - John Cena, BTS
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/29/2020
Jimmy kicks off the show with a live monologue following Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s first presidential debate, catches up with the first in-studio guest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, John Cena, and welcomes musical guest BTS for their second performance of the week.
#14 - Anna Kendrick, Wayne Federman, Masked Wolf
Season 8 - Episode 128 - Aired 4/23/2021
Jimmy pens his weekly thank you notes in an all-new Thank You Notes, then chats with Anna Kendrick and Wayne Federman before enjoying a musical performance by Masked Wolf.
#15 - Michael Che, Kate Upton, Nicki Nicole with special guest Lunay
Season 8 - Episode 130 - Aired 4/27/2021
Jimmy uses exclusive technology to see into the future in a new segment called News from the Future, then chats with Michael Che and Kate Upton before welcoming musical guest Nicki Nicole with special guest Lunay.
#16 - Michael Strahan, Tig Notaro, Emmy Blotnick
Season 8 - Episode 124 - Aired 4/19/2021
Jimmy addresses BTS working with McDonald’s to release a special meal, then chats with Michael Strahan and Tig Notaro before enjoying a stand-up performance by Emmy Blotnick.
#17 - John Cena, J Balvin
Season 8 - Episode 191 - Aired 9/9/2021
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #FootballRaps, faces off with John Cena in a game of Facebreakers and chats with musical guest J Balvin.
#18 - Ben Platt, JoJo Siwa
Season 8 - Episode 195 - Aired 9/15/2021
Jimmy challenges JoJo Siwa to come up with fast dance moves to undanceable songs in Fast Dance-Off, then catches up with Ben Platt and Siwa before enjoying a performance from Platt.
#19 - Reese Witherspoon, Simu Liu, Lisa
Season 8 - Episode 192 - Aired 9/10/2021
Jimmy takes a moment to write his weekly Thank You Notes before catching up with guests Reese Witherspoon and Simu Liu and enjoying a performance by Lisa.
#20 - Jennifer Aniston, Amandla Stenberg, A Performance from Wicked
Season 8 - Episode 197 - Aired 9/17/2021
Jimmy writes his weekly Thank You Notes before speaking with Jennifer Aniston and Amandla Stenberg and enjoying a performance from Wicked.
#21 - P!nk, Eric Bana, Natti Natasha x Becky G
Season 8 - Episode 144 - Aired 5/17/2021
Jimmy shares snippets from obscure podcasts you might want to listen to in a new Tonight Show Podcasts, then chats with P!nk and Eric Bana before welcoming musical guests Natti Natasha and Becky G.
#22 - Magic Johnson, Roger Daltrey, Moneybagg Yo
Season 8 - Episode 129 - Aired 4/26/2021
Jimmy shares some music you might want to avoid in a new Do Not Play, then chats with Magic Johnson and Roger Daltrey before welcoming musical guest Moneybagg Yo.
#23 - Tom Hiddleston, Tig Notaro, Goldlink ft. Flo Milli
Season 8 - Episode 168 - Aired 7/12/2021
Jimmy shares some music you might want to avoid in a new Do Not Play, then catches up with Tom Hiddleston and Tig Notaro before welcoming musical guest GoldLink featuring Flo Milli.
#24 - Amy Adams, Billy Crudup, A Performance From SIX
Season 8 - Episode 196 - Aired 9/16/2021
Jimmy shares snippets from obscure podcasts you might want to listen to in Tonight Show Podcasts, then catches up with Amy Adams and Billy Crudup before enjoying a performance from SIX.
#25 - Pete Davidson, Meredith Hagner, Baby Keem
Season 8 - Episode 190 - Aired 9/8/2021
Jimmy invites people all over the world to show off their talents in a new Show Me Something Good before speaking with Pete Davidson, Meredith Hagner and enjoying a performance by Baby Keem.