The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 9
Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 9, 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 9!
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 - Queen Latifah, Kaitlyn Dever, Chris Stapleton
Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/5/2021
Jimmy addresses Trump’s unnecessary super PAC rebranding and a trillion-dollar platinum coin that could save the United States from hitting the debt ceiling, then catches up with Queen Latifah and Kaitlyn Dever before enjoying a performance by Chris Stapleton.
#2 - Snoop Dogg, Chris Colfer, Mickey Guyton
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/27/2021
Jimmy takes a moment to highlight some Tonight Show sponsors, then catches up with Snoop Dogg and Chris Colfer before enjoying a performance from musical guest Mickey Guyton.
#3 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Sydney Sweeney, Father John Misty
Season 9 - Episode 128 - Aired 5/3/2022
Jimmy challenges Sydney Sweeney and Benedict Cumberbatch to a competitive game of Charades before catching up with them and enjoying a musical performance from Father John Misty.
#4 - Chrissy Teigen, Cristin Milioti, Soccer Mommy
Season 9 - Episode 122 - Aired 4/25/2022
Jimmy welcomes model Chrissy Teigen, actress Cristin Milioti, and a musical performance by Soccer Mommy.
#5 - Kevin James, Ilana Glazer, Jacques Pépin
Season 9 - Episode 76 - Aired 1/27/2022
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #MyHighSchoolWasWeird, speaks with guests Kevin James and Ilana Glazer and learns how to make a perfect French omelet with Chef Jacques Pépin.
#6 - Ethan Hawke, Jim Jefferies, Yard Act
Season 9 - Episode 105 - Aired 3/24/2022
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #BadMovieSequels, then catches up with Ethan Hawke and Jim Jefferies before enjoying a musical performance from Yard Act.
#7 - Kumail Nanjiani, Fred Armisen, Lucy Dacus
Season 9 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/2/2021
Jimmy runs through the results of some little-known polls in Tonight Show Polls, then catches up with Kumail Nanjiani and Fred Armisen before welcoming musical guest Lucy Dacus.
#8 - Elisabeth Moss, Rhett & Link, Lauv
Season 9 - Episode 123 - Aired 4/26/2022
Jimmy welcomes actress Elisabeth Moss, comedy duo Rhett & Link, and a musical performance by Lauv.
#9 - Ice T, Betty Gilpin, Pusha T
Season 9 - Episode 120 - Aired 4/21/2022
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #RejectedSuperheroes, settles some debates with Ice T, catches up with Betty Gilpin and welcomes musical guest Pusha T.
#10 - Elizabeth Olsen, Josh Charles, Norah Jones
Season 9 - Episode 129 - Aired 5/4/2022
#11 - Norman Reedus, Beeple, The Linda Lindas
Season 9 - Episode 127 - Aired 5/2/2022
Jimmy welcomes actor Norman Reedus, artist Beeple, and a musical performance by The Linda Lindas.
#12 - Shawn Mendes, Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Season 9 - Episode 126 - Aired 4/29/2022
Jimmy welcomes a musical performance by Shawn Mendes guest co-hosts &, and actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
#13 - David Spade, Quinta Brunson, Daniel Humm, Lucky Daye
Season 9 - Episode 124 - Aired 4/27/2022
Jimmy welcomes actor David Spade, actress Quinta Brunson, chef Daniel Humm, and a musical performance by Lucky Daye.
#14 - Jason Bateman, Pusha T, Justine Skye
Season 9 - Episode 121 - Aired 4/22/2022
Jimmy pens his weekly Thank You Notes, catches up with Jason Bateman and Pusha T and welcomes musical guest Justine Skye.
#15 - Camila Cabello, Stephen A. Smith, Cody Johnson
Season 9 - Episode 116 - Aired 4/8/2022
Jimmy pens his weekly thank you notes, then catches up with Camila Cabello and Stephen A. Smith before welcoming musical guest Cody Johnson.
#16 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Jessica Williams, Latto
Season 9 - Episode 115 - Aired 4/7/2022
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #SpringRaps, then catches up with Michelle Pfeiffer and Jessica Williams before welcoming musical guest Latto.
#17 - Naomi Watts, Rosalía, Omar Apollo
Season 9 - Episode 95 - Aired 3/10/2022
Jimmy learns how to throw pottery with Naomi Watts, chats with Rosalía and welcomes musical guest Omar Apollo.
#18 - Jessica Chastain, Ralph Macchio, The Winner of “Clash of the Cover Bands”
Season 9 - Episode 70 - Aired 1/19/2022
Jimmy takes suggestions from the audience in Audience Suggestion Box, then catches up with Jessica Chastain and Ralph Macchio before enjoying a musical performance from the winner of Clash of the Cover Bands.
#19 - Michael Che, Ed Sheeran, Martha Stewart, Summer Walker
Season 9 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/8/2021
Jimmy makes up news headlines based off photos alone in News and Improved, then catches up with Michael Che, Ed Sheeran and Martha Stewart before welcoming musical guest Summer Walker.
#20 - Jason Momoa, Ana de Armas, Big Red Machine
Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/8/2021
Jimmy pens his weekly thank you notes and plays a few rounds of Box of Lies with Ana de Armas before speaking with Jason Momoa and enjoying a performance by Big Red Machine.
#21 - Anthony Anderson, The Cast of Squid Game, Charli XCX
Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/6/2021
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #MyCrazyInvention, then catches up with Anthony Anderson and the cast of Squid Game before enjoying a performance from musical guest Charli XCX.
#22 - Steve Martin and Martin Short, Margaret Qualley, Jane Goodall, Cynthia Erivo
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2021
Jimmy challenges Steve Martin, Martin Short and Margaret Qualley to a game of Password, then catches up with them and Dr. Jane Goodall before welcoming musical guest Cynthia Erivo.
#23 - Sienna Miller, Judd Apatow, Big Thief
Season 9 - Episode 110 - Aired 3/31/2022
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #NanaQuotes, then catches up with Sienna Miller and Judd Apatow before enjoying a musical performance from Big Thief.
#24 - Eddie Redmayne, Patricia Arquette, Rauw Alejandro
Season 9 - Episode 114 - Aired 4/6/2022
Jimmy weighs the good and bad of springtime in New York in Pros and Cons, then catches up with Eddie Redmayne and Patricia Arquette before welcoming musical guest Rauw Alejandro.
#25 - The Co-Hosts of Queer Eye, JB Smoove, Matthew Broussard
Season 9 - Episode 62 - Aired 1/7/2022
Jimmy writes his weekly Thank You Notes before speaking with the co-hosts of Queer Eye and JB Smoove and enjoying stand-up from comedian Matthew Broussard.