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The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1

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Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was...

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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Bryan Cranston, Brie Larson, Kevin Delaney

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    S1:E51

    Bryan Cranston, Brie Larson, Kevin Delaney

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  2. 8.1/10(119 votes)

    #2 - Will Smith, U2

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    Actor Will Smith; U2 performs.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  3. 8.0/10(55 votes)

    #3 - Emma Stone, Robinson Cano, Keith Urban

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    Emma Stone, Robinson Cano, Keith Urban

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  4. 7.9/10(83 votes)

    #4 - Justin Timberlake

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    Actor Justin Timberlake.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  5. 7.8/10(62 votes)

    #5 - Bradley Cooper, Tim McGraw

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    Actor Bradley Cooper; Tim McGraw performs.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  6. 7.8/10(30 votes)

    #6 - Tyler Perry, Billy Eichner, Juanes

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    S1:E17

    Director Tyler Perry; comic Billy Eichner; Juanes performs.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
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  7. 7.7/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Shailene Woodley, Artie Lange, Beck

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    Actress Shailene Woodley; comic Artie Lange; Beck performs; Judith Hill performs with The Roots.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  8. 7.6/10(82 votes)

    #8 - Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig, Lady Gaga

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    Comic Jerry Seinfeld; actress Kristen Wiig; Lady Gaga performs.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  9. 7.6/10(65 votes)

    #9 - Michelle Obama, Will Ferrell, Arcade Fire

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    First lady Michelle Obama; actor Will Ferrell; Arcade Fire performs.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  10. 7.6/10(47 votes)

    #10 - Paul Rudd, Shaquille O'Neal

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    Actor Paul Rudd; retired basketball player Shaquille O'Neal; comic Hannibal Buress.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  11. 7.6/10(44 votes)

    #11 - Denzel Washington, Shaun White, Sara Bareilles

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    Actor Denzel Washington; snowboarder Shaun White; Sara Bareilles performs with The Roots.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  12. 7.6/10(41 votes)

    #12 - Tina Fey, Randy Newman

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    Actress Tina Fey; Randy Newman performs.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  13. 7.6/10(36 votes)

    #13 - James Spader, Kermit the Frog, Black 47

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    Actor James Spader; Kermit the Frog; Black 47 performs.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  14. 7.6/10(38 votes)

    #14 - Billy Joel, Chelsea Clinton

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    Activist Chelsea Clinton; Billy Joel performs.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  15. 7.6/10(39 votes)

    #15 - Kevin Bacon, Jeff Musial, Ty Dolla $ign, Ann Wilson

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    Actor Kevin Bacon; animal expert Jeff Musial; Ty Dolla $ign and Ann Wilson sit in with The Roots.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  16. 7.6/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Russell Crowe, Joan Rivers, The National

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    Russell Crowe, Joan Rivers, The National

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  17. 7.5/10(46 votes)

    #17 - Reese Witherspoon, Fred Armisen, Rick Ross

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    Actress Reese Witherspoon; actor Fred Armisen; Rick Ross performs with The Roots.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  18. 7.5/10(45 votes)

    #18 - Stephen Colbert, Keri Russell, Broken Bells

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    TV host Stephen Colbert; actress Keri Russell; Broken Bells perform.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  19. 7.5/10(36 votes)

    #19 - James Franco, Andy Cohen, Jake Bugg

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    Actor James Franco; TV host Andy Cohen; Jake Bugg performs.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  20. 7.5/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Greg Kinnear, Emilia Clarke, Natasha Leggero

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    Actor Greg Kinnear; actress Emilia Clarke; restaurateurs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  21. 7.5/10(32 votes)

    #21 - Chris Evans, Ricky Jay

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    Chris Evans, Rick Jay

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  22. 7.5/10(35 votes)

    #22 - Andrew Garfield, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Chvrches

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    Andrew Garfield, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Chvrches

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  23. 7.4/10(39 votes)

    #23 - Annette Bening, Norman Reedus, The Avett Brothers

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    Actress Annette Bening; actor Norman Reedus; The Avett Brothers perform.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  24. 7.4/10(39 votes)

    #24 - Kristen Bell, Steve Harvey, Demi Lovato

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    Actress Kristen Bell; TV host Steve Harvey; Demi Lovato performs with the Roots; Bobby McFerrin performs with The Roots.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon
  25. 7.4/10(33 votes)

    #25 - Julianna Margulies, Patton Oswalt, Nate Bargatze

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    Actress Julianna Margulies; actor Patton Oswalt; comic Nate Bargatze.

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    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Bryan Cranston, Brie Larson, Kevin Delaney" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" season 1. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/5/2014. This episode is rated 1.9 points higher than the second-best, "Will Smith, U2".