The WORST episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon!
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 - Amy Schumer, JB Smoove, Yard Act
Season 11 - Episode 80 - Aired 2/13/2024
Jimmy chats with members of the audience and asks The Roots to improv songs about them on the spot before speaking with guests Amy Schumer and JB Smoove and welcoming Yard Act for a musical performance.
#2 - Michael Strahan, Chef Daniel Humm, Cole Swindell
Season 10 - Episode 40 - Aired 11/22/2022
Jimmy gets help from the audience to decide what he should post on Twitter in an all new WeTweet before catching up with guests Michael Strahan and Chef Daniel Humm and welcoming musical guest Cole Swindell.
#3 - Jesse Eisenberg, Madelyn Cline, Jacques Pépin
Season 10 - Episode 41 - Aired 11/23/2022
Jimmy reads his favorite tweets with the hashtag #MyFamilyIsWeird before speaking with guests Jesse Eisenberg and Madelyn Cline before learning how to carve a turkey with Chef Jacques Pépin.
#4 - Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Devine, Bruce Springsteen
Season 10 - Episode 42 - Aired 11/24/2022
Jimmy fills out his 2022 Thanksgiving bingo card and writes some Thank You Notes before playing Pup Quiz with Jerry Seinfeld, catching up with Adam Devine and welcoming musical guest Bruce Springsteen.
#5 - Zoe Saldaña, James Austin Johnson, A Performance from “& Juliet”
Season 10 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/28/2022
Jimmy takes a moment to highlight some Tonight Show sponsors, then catches up with Zoe Saldaña and James Austin Johnson before watching a performance from “& Juliet.”
#6 - Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Worthington, Gabriel LaBelle, Manuel Turizo
Season 10 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/29/2022
Jimmy gets help from the audience to decide what he should post on Twitter in an all new WeTweet before catching up with guests Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Worthington and Gabriel LaBelle and welcoming musical guest Manuel Turizo.
#7 - Dolly Parton, Claire Foy, DOMi & JD BECK ft. Mac DeMarco
Season 10 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/30/2022
Jimmy shares his favorite inspirational quotes to help everyone kick off their week with good vibes, then catches up with Dolly Parton and Claire Foy before welcoming musical guests DOMi & JD BECK ft. Mac DeMarco.
#8 - Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig, Dane Cook, Babyface Ray
Season 10 - Episode 46 - Aired 12/1/2022
Jimmy gives away a holiday sweater to a lucky audience member in 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters, then catches up with Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig and Dane Cook before welcoming musical guest Babyface Ray.
#9 - Kevin Bacon, Theo James, Jay Jurden
Season 10 - Episode 47 - Aired 12/2/2022
Jimmy pens his weekly Thank You Notes, then catches up with Kevin Bacon and Theo James before welcoming stand-up comedian Jay Jurden.
#10 - Michael Cera, Maisie Williams, Steve Kornacki, Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Season 11 - Episode 79 - Aired 2/12/2024
Jimmy fills out his Super Bowl bingo card before speaking with guests Michael Cera, Maisie Williams and Steve Kornacki and welcoming Sophie Ellis-Bextor for a musical performance.
#11 - Tim Allen, Lacey Chabert, From “Bluey” Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti, Brent Faiyaz
Season 10 - Episode 39 - Aired 11/21/2022
Jimmy addresses the latest news before speaking with Tim Allen, Lacey Chabert and Bluey’s Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti before welcoming musical guest Brent Faiyaz.
#12 - Tyler Perry, Hilary Swank, Chef Christina Tosi & Will Guidara
Season 11 - Episode 81 - Aired 2/14/2024
Jimmy takes suggestions from the audience in an all-new Audience Suggestion Box before speaking with guests Tyler Perry and Hilary Swank and welcoming Chef Christina Tosi and Will Guidara for a cooking demonstration.
#13 - Queen Latifah, Margaret Qualley, Brittany Howard
Season 11 - Episode 82 - Aired 2/15/2024
Jimmy welcomes actress Queen Latifah, actress Margaret Qualley, and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
#14 - Jennifer Lopez, Alan Ritchson, Gary Clark Jr.
Season 11 - Episode 83 - Aired 2/16/2024
Jimmy faces off against Jennifer Lopez in Name That Song Challenge before speaking with guests Jennifer Lopez and Alan Ritchson and welcoming Gary Clark Jr. for a musical performance.
#15 - Sydney Sweeney, Joe Manganiello, Jason Reynolds, Muni Long
Season 11 - Episode 85 - Aired 2/27/2024
Jimmy takes a moment to ask Alexa some questions before talking with Sydney Sweeney, Joe Manganiello and Jason Reynolds and welcoming Muni Long for a musical performance.
#16 - Kate Winslet, Robin Wright, Maya Hawke
Season 11 - Episode 86 - Aired 2/28/2024
Jimmy addresses the latest news before talking with Kate Winslet and Robin Wright and welcoming Maya Hawke for a musical performance.
#17 - Dave Bautista, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Esther Povitsky
Season 11 - Episode 88 - Aired 3/1/2024
Jimmy pens his weekly Thank You Notes before talking with Dave Bautista and Jesse Tyler Ferguson and welcoming Esther Povitsky for a stand-up comedy performance.
#18 - Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, Rhett & Link, Don Toliver
Season 11 - Episode 90 - Aired 3/5/2024
Jimmy shares how Google’s autofill suggestions can be a little off in Google Autofails before speaking with guests Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Rhett & Link and welcoming Don Toliver for a musical performance.
#19 - John Cena, Jake Tapper, Norah Jones
Season 11 - Episode 91 - Aired 3/6/2024
Jimmy answers trivia questions before speaking with guests John Cena and Jake Tapper and welcoming Norah Jones for a musical performance.
#20 - Ryan Reynolds, Jen Psaki, Smino
Season 10 - Episode 30 - Aired 11/7/2022
Jimmy addresses Trump trashing Florida governor Ron DeSantis at a rally, then catches up with Ryan Reynolds and Jen Psaki before welcoming musical guest Smino.
#21 - Reese Witherspoon, Kevin Nealon, Sabrina Wu
Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/5/2022
Jimmy addresses Trump asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that allows the Justice Department to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, then catches up with Reese Witherspoon and Kevin Nealon before welcoming stand-up comedian Sabrina Wu.
#22 - Jack Harlow, Dwyane Wade, Quavo & Takeoff
Season 10 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/6/2022
Jimmy and his co-host Jack Harlow compete in a basketball shooting contest using random objects, including a vase filled with applesauce, then catch up with Dwyane Wade before welcoming musical guests Quavo & Takeoff.
#23 - Pierce Brosnan, Charlie Puth, Kate del Castillo
Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/11/2022
Jimmy gets help from the audience to decide what he should post on Twitter in WeTweet, then catches up with Pierce Brosnan, musical guest Charlie Puth and Kate del Castillo.
#24 - Trevor Noah, Antoni Porowski, Andrea Campos, Lil Baby
Season 10 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/13/2022
Jimmy writes his weekly Thank You Notes and speaks with guests Trevor Noah, Antoni Porowski and Andrea Campos before welcoming musical guest Lil Baby.
#25 - Sigourney Weaver, Michaela Coel, Zedd & Maren Morris
Season 10 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/25/2022
Jimmy gets help from the audience to decide what he should post on Twitter in WeTweet, then catches up with Sigourney Weaver and Michaela Coel before enjoying a musical performance from Zedd and Maren Morris.