The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien season 1

Every episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien season 1, 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 season 1!

Conan O'Brien steps into the shoes of predecessors Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, and Jay Leno at NBC's late-night institution. Guest interviews and comic sketches continue to be the format in his incarnation of the franchise, and former late-night pal Andy Richter returns as his sidekick.

Last Updated: 10/30/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Larry King, Zooey Deschanel, Playing For Change
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9.00
28 votes

#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.

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Kobe Bryant, William Shatner, Incubus
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9.00
28 votes

#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.

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Tom Hanks, Green Day
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8.00
28 votes

#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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8.00
28 votes

#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.

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Bob Newhart, Cat Deeley, Ray LaMontagne
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7.00
1 votes

#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.

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Zach Galifianakis, Keke Palmer, Jason Aldean
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7.00
28 votes

#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.

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Nigel Marven, DJ Qualls, Colbie Caillat
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7.00
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.

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Will Arnett, Joe Torre, Spinal Tap
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6.00
1 votes

#8 - 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.

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Brandon McMillan, Kerry Washington, Wilco
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6.00
28 votes

#9 - 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.

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Howie Mandel, Alanis Morissette, Death Cab for Cutie
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6.00
28 votes

#10 - 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.

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Eva Mendes, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, The Dead Weather
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5.00
28 votes

#11 - 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.

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Cameron Diaz, Johnny Strange, Pete Yorn
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5.00
28 votes

#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.

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Dana Carvey, Anthony Anderson, Allison Iraheta
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3.00
28 votes

#13 - 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.

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Shia LaBeouf, Phil Jackson, Holly Williams
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2.00
28 votes

#14 - 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.

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Will Ferrell, Pearl Jam
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1.00
1 votes

#15 - Will Ferrell, Pearl Jam

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

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien kicks it off with actor/comedian Will Ferrell and musical guest Pearl Jam.

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Hank Azaria, Adam Richman, Ben Harper & Relentless7
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0.00
0 votes

#16 - Hank Azaria, Adam Richman, Ben Harper & Relentless7

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 7/31/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Hank Azaria, host of "Man v. Food" Adam Richman and musical guest Ben Harper and the Relentless Seven.

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Antonio Banderas, Bill Hader, Chris Cornell
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0.00
0 votes

#17 - Antonio Banderas, Bill Hader, Chris Cornell

Season 1 - Episode 64 - Aired 9/11/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Antonio Banderas, actor Bill Hader, and musical guest Chris Cornell. Plus, a new installment of The Tonight Show Tour-riffic Tram-tacular! and In The Year 3000.

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Ashton Kutcher, Charlyne Yi, Gomez
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0.00
0 votes

#18 - Ashton Kutcher, Charlyne Yi, Gomez

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 8/3/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Ashton Kutcher, actress Charlyne Yi, and musical guest Gomez.

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Jeremy Piven, the Human Cannonballs, All-American Rejects
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0.00
0 votes

#19 - Jeremy Piven, the Human Cannonballs, All-American Rejects

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 8/4/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Jeremy Piven, The Human Cannonballs and musical guests the All-American Rejects.

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Sienna Miller, Steve Schirripa, Deon Cole
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0.00
0 votes

#20 - Sienna Miller, Steve Schirripa, Deon Cole

Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 8/5/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actress Sienna Miller, actor and TV show host Steve Schirripa, and a performance by comic Deon Cole.

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Ed Helms, Jonas Brothers
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0.00
0 votes

#21 - Ed Helms, Jonas Brothers

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/6/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Ed Helms and The Jonas Brothers. Both Ed Helms and The Jonas Brothers perform. Also, Conan and Andy take a look into the future... all the way to The Year 3000...

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Eric Bana, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Flo Rida
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0.00
0 votes

#22 - Eric Bana, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Flo Rida

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 8/7/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes Eric Bana, Mary Lynn Rajskub and musical guest Flo Rida.

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Kyra Sedgwick, Hugh Dancy, Lyle Lovett
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0.00
0 votes

#23 - Kyra Sedgwick, Hugh Dancy, Lyle Lovett

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 8/10/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes Kyra Sedgwick, Hugh Dancy and musical guest Lyle Lovett and His Large Band.

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Jon Hamm, Freestyle Motocross athletes, Cobra Starship with Estelle
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0.00
0 votes

#24 - Jon Hamm, Freestyle Motocross athletes, Cobra Starship with Estelle

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 8/11/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Jon Hamm, freestyle motocross athletes Robbie Maddison, Adam Jones and Mike Mason. Musical guests Cobra Starship with Estelle perform.

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Gordon Ramsay, BJ Novak, Willard Wigan
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0.00
0 votes

#25 - Gordon Ramsay, BJ Novak, Willard Wigan

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 8/12/2009

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes Chef/TV host Gordon Ramsay, actor BJ Novak and micro sculptor Willard Wigan.

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