The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 26

Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 26, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson season 26!

Late-night talk show hosted by Johnny Carson, including guest interviews and musical performances.

Last Updated: 8/21/2022Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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#1 - Robin Williams, Bob Hope, Tony Bennett

Season 26 - Episode 45 - Aired 12/18/1987

Chevy Chase, Thalassa Cruso, John Suter
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#2 - Chevy Chase, Thalassa Cruso, John Suter

Season 26 - Episode 84 - Aired 5/26/1988

Starring Chevy Chase and Thalassa Cruso

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#3 - Tim Conway, Kevin Rooney, Jester Hairston, Donald O. Cram

Season 26 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/1987

Comic Tim Conway; Kevin Rooney; Jester Hairston; Donald O. Cram.

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#4 - Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert, Bob Saget, Los Lobos

Season 26 - Episode 71 - Aired 2/19/1988

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#5 - Garry Shandling (guest host), Paula Poundstone, Natalie Cole

Season 26 - Episode 88 - Aired 6/1/1988

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#6 - Louie Anderson, Jennifer Tilly, Dionne Warwick

Season 26 - Episode 72 - Aired 2/23/1988

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#7 - Ritch Shydner, Rita Rudner, Fred Roggin, Darryl Sivad

Season 26 - Episode 73 - Aired 2/24/1988

Comic Ritch Shydner; comedian Rita Rudner; sports anchor Fred Roggin; actor/comedian Darryl Sivad.

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#8 - Eddy Edwards, Burt Reynolds, Teresa Ganzel

Season 26 - Episode 74 - Aired 2/25/1988

Actor Burt Reynolds; actress Teresa Ganzel; skier Eddie Edwards; The Mighty Carson Art Players.

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#9 - Garry Shandling, Allyce Beasley, Donna Theodore

Season 26 - Episode 75 - Aired 2/26/1988

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#10 - Jay Leno (guest host), Super Dave Osborne, Ben Vereen

Season 26 - Episode 76 - Aired 3/7/1988

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#11 - Joe Piscopo

Season 26 - Episode 77 - Aired 5/11/1988

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#12 - Dana Carvey, Joe Garagiola

Season 26 - Episode 78 - Aired 5/12/1988

Actor Dana Carvey; actor Joe Garagiola; actor David Teitelbaum; Jack Saltzberg.

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#13 - Dr. Terry Gosliner, Billy Vera & The Beaters

Season 26 - Episode 80 - Aired 5/18/1988

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#14 - Jonathan Winters, Kristin Banerjee

Season 26 - Episode 81 - Aired 5/19/1988

Comedian Jonathan Winters; Kristin Banerjee.

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#15 - Sylvester Stallone

Season 26 - Episode 82 - Aired 5/20/1988

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#16 - David Brenner, Paul Hogan, Linda Hopkins

Season 26 - Episode 83 - Aired 5/25/1988

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#17 - James Stewart, Fred Roggin

Season 26 - Episode 85 - Aired 5/27/1988

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#18 - Garry Shandling (guest host), Elizabeth Perkins, Bob Saget, Jimmy Buffett

Season 26 - Episode 86 - Aired 5/30/1988

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#19 - Garry Shandling (guest host), Harry Connick, Jr.

Season 26 - Episode 87 - Aired 5/31/1988

Directors: Bob Ostberg
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#20 - Franklin Ajaye, Jester Hairston, Belinda Carlisle

Season 26 - Episode 50 - Aired 1/6/1988

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#21 - Jim Fowler, Teresa Ganzel, Bob Nelson

Season 26 - Episode 60 - Aired 1/22/1988

Jim Fowler; Bob Nelson; Teresa Ganzel; The Mighty Carson Art Players.

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#22 - Shabana Kazi, Harry Belafonte

Season 26 - Episode 135 - Aired 9/9/1988

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#23 - Bette Davis, Martin Short

Season 26 - Episode 51 - Aired 1/7/1988

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#24 - Robert Goulet, Mark & Delia Owen

Season 26 - Episode 52 - Aired 1/8/1988

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#25 - Jay Leno (guest host), Dan Aykroyd, Nigel Havers, Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine

Season 26 - Episode 53 - Aired 1/11/1988