The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

Every episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien!

Late night veteran Conan O'Brien takes over for Jay Leno as the fifth host of television institution The Tonight Show in 2009.

Last Updated: 1/9/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Larry King, Zooey Deschanel, Playing For Change
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#1 - Larry King, Zooey Deschanel, Playing For Change

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 7/9/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes legendary TV host Larry King, actress Zooey Deschanel and musical guests Playing For Change.

Kobe Bryant, William Shatner, Incubus
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#2 - Kobe Bryant, William Shatner, Incubus

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/17/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes basketball star Kobe Bryant, actor William Shatner and musical guests Incubus.

Tom Hanks, Green Day
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#3 - Tom Hanks, Green Day

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest Green Day.

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Bruno, Stephen Moyer, Cirque du Soleil Zumanity
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#4 - Bruno, Stephen Moyer, Cirque du Soleil Zumanity

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/25/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Bruno, Stephen Moyer and a closing performance by Cirque du Soleil Zumanity.

Bob Newhart, Cat Deeley, Ray LaMontagne
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#5 - Bob Newhart, Cat Deeley, Ray LaMontagne

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 7/10/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes comedy great Bob Newhart, from So You Think You Can Dance TV show host Cat Deeley and musical guest Ray LaMontagne.

Zach Galifianakis, Keke Palmer, Jason Aldean
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#6 - Zach Galifianakis, Keke Palmer, Jason Aldean

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 7/23/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes comedian Zach Galifianakis, actress Keke Palmer and musical guest Jason Aldean.

Nigel Marven, DJ Qualls, Colbie Caillat
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27 votes

#7 - Nigel Marven, DJ Qualls, Colbie Caillat

Season 1 - Episode 55 - Aired 8/28/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes reptile expert Nigel Marven, actor DJ Qualls and musical guest Colbie Caillat. Also, a new The Tonight Show Tour-riffic Tram-tacular! moment and an update on Conan Please Blow Up My Car.

Kathy Griffin, Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, Wolfmother
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#8 - Kathy Griffin, Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, Wolfmother

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 10/26/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes comic Kathy Griffin, Captain Chesley Sullenberger and musical guests Wolfmother. Plus, another installment of Cody Devereaux, Sexy Vampire Assistant and some New State Quarters.

Will Arnett, Joe Torre, Spinal Tap
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#9 - Will Arnett, Joe Torre, Spinal Tap

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/15/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes Dodgers manager Joe Torre, actor Will Arnett and musical guest Spinal Tap.

Brandon McMillan, Kerry Washington, Wilco
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#10 - Brandon McMillan, Kerry Washington, Wilco

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/24/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Brandon McMillon, Kerry Washington and musical guests Wilco.

Howie Mandel, Alanis Morissette, Death Cab for Cutie
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#11 - Howie Mandel, Alanis Morissette, Death Cab for Cutie

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/6/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor/game show host Howie Mandel, singer Alanis Morissette, and musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie.

Cameron Diaz, Johnny Strange, Pete Yorn
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#12 - Cameron Diaz, Johnny Strange, Pete Yorn

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/22/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Cameron Diaz, Johnny Strange and musical guest Pete Yorn.

Eva Mendes, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, The Dead Weather
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#13 - Eva Mendes, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, The Dead Weather

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/18/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Eva Mendes, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and musical guests The Dead Weather.

Dana Carvey, Anthony Anderson, Allison Iraheta
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#14 - Dana Carvey, Anthony Anderson, Allison Iraheta

Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/15/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Dana Carvey, Anthony Anderson and musical performance by Allison Iraheta.

Shia LaBeouf, Phil Jackson, Holly Williams
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#15 - Shia LaBeouf, Phil Jackson, Holly Williams

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/19/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Shia LaBeouf, L.A. Lakers' coach Phil Jackson and musical guest Holly Williams. Triumph, The Insult Comic Dog makes a special report at the Bonnaroo festival.

Jim Carrey, Olivia Wilde, Zac Brown Band
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#16 - Jim Carrey, Olivia Wilde, Zac Brown Band

Season 2 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/5/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests actor Jim Carrey, actress Olivia Wilde, and a musical performance by Zack Brown Band. Plus, Conan spends some time again with a recent friend.

Pee Wee Herman, Donald Faison, Bon Jovi
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#17 - Pee Wee Herman, Donald Faison, Bon Jovi

Season 2 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/26/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman, actor Donald Faison and musical guests Bon Jovi.

Cory Monteith, Harland Williams, Pixies
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#18 - Cory Monteith, Harland Williams, Pixies

Season 2 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/6/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Cory Monteith, comedian Harland Williams and musical guests Pixies. Also, Mark Pender faces off his bodybuilder counterpart again and A Black Thing You Ought To

Kelsey Grammer, Major Brian Dennis and his Iraqi dog of war Nubs, David Grey
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#19 - Kelsey Grammer, Major Brian Dennis and his Iraqi dog of war Nubs, David Grey

Season 2 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/9/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Kelsey Grammer, Major Brian Dennis and his Iraqi dog of war Nubs, and musical guest David Gray. Plus, a new installment of Andy'll Try It!

Jessica Biel, Super Dave Osborne, John Fogerty
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#20 - Jessica Biel, Super Dave Osborne, John Fogerty

Season 2 - Episode 36 - Aired 11/10/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actress Jessica Biel, comic Bob Einstein as Super Dave Osborne and musical guest John Fogerty. Also, a new gala of The Tonight Show Audiencey Awards.

Heather Locklear, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Rod Man
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#21 - Heather Locklear, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Rod Man

Season 2 - Episode 37 - Aired 11/11/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actress Heather Locklear, Dr. Drew Pinsky, and comedian guest Rod Man. Also, a new episode of Noches de Pasion con Señor O'Brien.

Al Gore, Jim Parsons, Jason Mraz
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#22 - Al Gore, Jim Parsons, Jason Mraz

Season 2 - Episode 38 - Aired 11/12/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes former Vice President Al Gore, actor Jim Parsons, and musical guest Jason Mraz. Plus, Conan and Andy take a look into the future... all the way In The Year 3000.

Reese Witherspoon, Gabourey Sidibe, Kris Allen
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#23 - Reese Witherspoon, Gabourey Sidibe, Kris Allen

Season 2 - Episode 39 - Aired 11/13/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actress Reese Witherspoon, actress Gabourey Sidibe, and a musical performance by Kris Allen. Also, Conan takes a look at New Trendz - what's in and what's out.

Kristen Stewart, Judd Apatow, Carrie Underwood
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#24 - Kristen Stewart, Judd Apatow, Carrie Underwood

Season 2 - Episode 40 - Aired 11/16/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actress Kristen Stewart, director Judd Apatow and musical guest Carrie Underwood.

Jane Lynch, 50 Cent
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#25 - Jane Lynch, 50 Cent

Season 2 - Episode 41 - Aired 11/17/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actress Jane Lynch and musical guest 50 Cent.