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

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!

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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 brought back to New York.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 1 - Will Smith, U2
    8.1/10(124 votes)

    #1 - Will Smith, U2

    S1:E1

    Actor Will Smith; U2 performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  2. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 2 - Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig, Lady Gaga
    7.4/10(86 votes)

    #2 - Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig, Lady Gaga

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  3. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 3 - Bradley Cooper, Tim McGraw
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    #3 - Bradley Cooper, Tim McGraw

    S1:E3

    Actor Bradley Cooper; Tim McGraw performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  4. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 4 - Michelle Obama, Will Ferrell, Arcade Fire
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #4 - Michelle Obama, Will Ferrell, Arcade Fire

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  5. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 5 - Justin Timberlake
    7.9/10(85 votes)

    #5 - Justin Timberlake

    S1:E5

    Actor Justin Timberlake.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  6. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 6 - Reese Witherspoon, Fred Armisen, Rick Ross
    7.5/10(48 votes)

    #6 - Reese Witherspoon, Fred Armisen, Rick Ross

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  7. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 7 - Paul Rudd, Shaquille O'Neal
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #7 - Paul Rudd, Shaquille O'Neal

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  8. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 8 - Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Dierks Bentley
    7.1/10(51 votes)

    #8 - Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Dierks Bentley

    S1:E8

    Actors Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler; Dierks Bentley performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  9. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 9 - Denzel Washington, Shaun White, Sara Bareilles
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #9 - Denzel Washington, Shaun White, Sara Bareilles

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  10. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 10 - Cameron Diaz, Ralph Fiennes, Mario Batali
    7.3/10(44 votes)

    #10 - Cameron Diaz, Ralph Fiennes, Mario Batali

    S1:E10

    Actress Cameron Diaz; actor Ralph Fiennes; chef Mario Batali.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  11. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 11 - Tina Fey, Randy Newman
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #11 - Tina Fey, Randy Newman

    S1:E11

    Actress Tina Fey; Randy Newman performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  12. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 12 - Chelsea Handler, Lea Michele
    6.5/10(43 votes)

    #12 - Chelsea Handler, Lea Michele

    S1:E12

    TV host Chelsea Handler; Lea Michele performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  13. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 13 - Annette Bening, Norman Reedus, The Avett Brothers
    7.3/10(41 votes)

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

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  14. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 14 - Liam Neeson, Lindsay Lohan, Billy Eichner, Bad Things
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Liam Neeson, Lindsay Lohan, Billy Eichner, Bad Things

    S1:E14

    Actor Liam Neeson; actress Lindsay Lohan; Bad Things perform.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  15. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 15 - Stephen Colbert, Keri Russell, Broken Bells
    7.5/10(47 votes)

    #15 - Stephen Colbert, Keri Russell, Broken Bells

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  16. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 16 - Kristen Bell, Steve Harvey, Demi Lovato
    7.3/10(41 votes)

    #16 - Kristen Bell, Steve Harvey, Demi Lovato

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  17. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 17 - Tyler Perry, Billy Eichner, Juanes
    7.7/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Tyler Perry, Billy Eichner, Juanes

    S1:E17

    Director Tyler Perry; comic Billy Eichner; Juanes performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  18. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 18 - Shailene Woodley, Artie Lange, Beck
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    #18 - Shailene Woodley, Artie Lange, Beck

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  19. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 19 - Julianna Margulies, Patton Oswalt, Nate Bargatze
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #19 - Julianna Margulies, Patton Oswalt, Nate Bargatze

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  20. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 20 - James Franco, Andy Cohen, Jake Bugg
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #20 - James Franco, Andy Cohen, Jake Bugg

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  21. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 21 - James Spader, Kermit the Frog, Black 47
    7.5/10(38 votes)

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

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  22. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 22 - Lena Dunham, Hugh Dancy, Foster the People
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #22 - Lena Dunham, Hugh Dancy, Foster the People

    S1:E22

    Director Lena Dunham; actor Hugh Dancy; Foster the People perform.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  23. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 23 - Greg Kinnear, Emilia Clarke, Natasha Leggero
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #23 - Greg Kinnear, Emilia Clarke, Natasha Leggero

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  24. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 24 - Billy Joel, Chelsea Clinton
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    #24 - Billy Joel, Chelsea Clinton

    S1:E24

    Activist Chelsea Clinton; Billy Joel performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  25. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 25 - Kevin Bacon, Jeff Musial, Ty Dolla $ign, Ann Wilson
    7.5/10(41 votes)

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

    S1:E25

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

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Will Smith, U2" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 124 votes. Directed by Dave Diomedi and written by Jimmy Fallon, it aired on 2/17/2014. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig, Lady Gaga".