The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Every episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno!

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show currently hosted by Jay Leno, on NBC. It made its debut on May 25, 1992, following Johnny Carson's retirement as host of The Tonight Show. The nightly broadcast at 23:35 (Eastern) originates from NBC's studios, in Burbank, California.

Last Updated: 11/10/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Craig Ferguson, Rose Byrne
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10.00
26 votes

#1 - Craig Ferguson, Rose Byrne

Season 19 - Episode 121 - Aired 7/13/2011

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10.00
1 votes

#2 - Anthony Hopkins

Season 14 - Episode 115 - Aired 12/12/2005

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10.00
1 votes

#3 - Helena Bonham Carter, Timothy Olyphant, One eskimO

Season 19 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/1/2011

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Miley Cyrus; Jason Statham; David Cook
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9.00
26 votes

#4 - Miley Cyrus; Jason Statham; David Cook

Season 17 - Episode 93 - Aired 11/14/2008

Miley Cyrus ("Bolt"); Jason Statham "Transporter 3"; David Cook: Performance from the CD "David Cook;" Pitch to America.

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9.00
26 votes

#5 - Steven Tyler, Aubrey Plaza, the Civil Wars

Season 19 - Episode 80 - Aired 5/6/2011

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9.00
26 votes

#6 - Jessica Simpson, Adam Carolla, Soja

Season 20 - Episode 39 - Aired 3/12/2012

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9.00
26 votes

#7 - Kate Beckinsale, Adam Carolla

Season 21 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/17/2012

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9.00
26 votes

#8 - Khloe Kardashian Odom, Adam Carolla, Matisyahu

Season 21 - Episode 104 - Aired 12/4/2012

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8.00
26 votes

#9 - Ben Stiller, Rose Byrne, Missy Higgins

Season 21 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/20/2012

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8.00
26 votes

#10 - Martin Short, Aubrey Plaza, Def Leppard

Season 21 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2012

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Rachel Weisz & Tony Robbins
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8.00
26 votes

#11 - Rachel Weisz & Tony Robbins

Season 18 - Episode 98 - Aired 7/23/2010

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8.00
1 votes

#12 - Show #2427

Season 11 - Episode 153 - Aired 2/10/2003

Directors: Ellen Brown
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7.75
8 votes

#13 - Show #2788

Season 13 - Episode 67 - Aired 9/29/2004

Directors: Ellen Brown
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7.00
26 votes

#14 - Adam Sandler, Ali Wentworth, Sheryl Crow

Season 22 - Episode 129 - Aired 1/21/2014

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Billy Crystal, Garth Brooks
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7.00
26 votes

#15 - Billy Crystal, Garth Brooks

Season 22 - Episode 141 - Aired 2/6/2014

After 22 years at the helm of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno signs off for the final time.

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7.00
26 votes

#16 - Matt LeBlanc, John Boehner, Dorian Holley

Season 22 - Episode 131 - Aired 1/23/2014

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7.00
26 votes

#17 - Michael Strahan, Marjorie Johnson, Leona Lewis

Season 22 - Episode 118 - Aired 12/20/2013

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7.00
26 votes

#18 - Christina Aguilera, Jay Mohr

Season 22 - Episode 108 - Aired 11/28/2013

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7.00
26 votes

#19 - Jim Parsons, John Downer, Cassadee Pope

Season 22 - Episode 104 - Aired 11/22/2013

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7.00
26 votes

#20 - Blake Shelton, Kathie Lee Gifford & Hoda Kotb, Imelda May

Season 22 - Episode 102 - Aired 11/20/2013

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7.00
26 votes

#21 - Craig Ferguson, Jaimie Alexander, J Rand feat. Flo Rida

Season 22 - Episode 98 - Aired 11/14/2013

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7.00
26 votes

#22 - Melissa McCarthy, Andy Cohen, Empire of the Sun

Season 22 - Episode 89 - Aired 11/1/2013

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7.00
26 votes

#23 - Kristin Chenoweth, Ross Matthews, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Season 22 - Episode 81 - Aired 10/22/2013

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7.00
26 votes

#24 - Taylor Swift, Michael Clarke Duncan, Robert Randolph, Los Lobos, Chris Layton

Season 20 - Episode 29 - Aired 2/20/2012

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7.00
26 votes

#25 - Bryan Cranston, Rebel Wilson, Cher Lloyd

Season 21 - Episode 65 - Aired 10/1/2012

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