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: 5/27/2026Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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#1 - Anthony Hopkins

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

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Craig Ferguson, Rose Byrne
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#2 - Craig Ferguson, Rose Byrne

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

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#3 - Khloe Kardashian Odom, Adam Carolla, Matisyahu

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

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#4 - Kate Beckinsale, Adam Carolla

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

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#5 - Jessica Simpson, Adam Carolla, Soja

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

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

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

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Miley Cyrus; Jason Statham; David Cook
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#7 - 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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#8 - Show #2174

Season 10 - Episode 108 - Aired 12/5/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#9 - Show #2156

Season 10 - Episode 90 - Aired 11/9/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#10 - Show #2136

Season 10 - Episode 70 - Aired 10/5/2001

Michael Douglas; Jessica Alba; P.O.D. performs.

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#11 - Show #2150

Season 10 - Episode 84 - Aired 11/1/2001

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#12 - Show #2137

Season 10 - Episode 71 - Aired 10/8/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#13 - Show #2138

Season 10 - Episode 72 - Aired 10/9/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#14 - Show #2139

Season 10 - Episode 73 - Aired 10/10/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#15 - Show #2140

Season 10 - Episode 74 - Aired 10/11/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#16 - Show #2141

Season 10 - Episode 75 - Aired 10/12/2001

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#17 - Show #2142

Season 10 - Episode 76 - Aired 10/15/2001

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#18 - Show #2143

Season 10 - Episode 77 - Aired 10/16/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#19 - Show #2145

Season 10 - Episode 79 - Aired 10/18/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#20 - Show #2146

Season 10 - Episode 80 - Aired 10/19/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#21 - Show #2147

Season 10 - Episode 81 - Aired 10/29/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#22 - Show #2148

Season 10 - Episode 82 - Aired 10/30/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#23 - Show #2149

Season 10 - Episode 83 - Aired 10/31/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#24 - Show #2110

Season 10 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/15/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown
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#25 - Show #2135

Season 10 - Episode 69 - Aired 10/4/2001

Directors: Ellen Brown