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The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12

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Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12!

The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 12

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. 8.0/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Reba McEntire, Lauren Lapkus, A.J. & Big Justice, The Rizzler, Sevdaliza, Yseult

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  2. 7.9/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Jon Hamm, Lindsay Lohan, Pharrell

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  3. 7.7/10(12 votes)

    #3 - John Mulaney, Linda Cardellini, Julien Baker, Torres

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    Guests include John Mulaney, Linda Cardellini and musical guests Julien Baker & TORRES.

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  4. 7.2/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Keith Urban, Margaret Qualley

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    S12:E2

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like President Biden warning against China in his United Nations address, before talking with Keith Urban and Margaret Qualley.

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  5. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Olivia Rodrigo, Keri Russell, Andrea Bocelli, Lauren Daigle

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  6. 7.1/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Jerry Seinfeld, Cody Rhodes, Billy Strings

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    S12:E36

    Comic Jerry Seinfeld; professional wrestler Cody Rhodes; Billy Strings performs;

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  7. 7.0/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Martin Short, Chloe Fineman, The Roots

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    S12:E48

    Actor Martin Short (TV series, "Only Murder in the Building"); actress Chloe Fineman (TV series "Laid" and "Saturday Night Live"); Jimmy Fallon and The Roots perform;

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  8. 6.9/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Saoirse Ronan, Carmelo Anthony, David Gilmour

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  9. 6.9/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Kaley Cuoco, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, GloRilla

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  10. 6.5/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Richard Gere, Bowen Yang, Jin

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  11. 6.4/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Michael Strahan, Sebastian Maniscalco, Leon Bridges

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    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump vowing to colonize Mars if elected president, before talking with Michael Strahan and Sebastian Maniscalco.

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  12. 6.4/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Tom Holland, Bridget Everett, Damiano David

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    Actor Tom Holland and comic Bridget Everett. Damiano David performs.

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  13. 6.4/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Salma Hayek Pinault, David Chang, Kelsea Ballerini

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  14. 6.3/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Sarah Paulson, Jack Antonoff, Teddy Swims

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    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like moderators not fact-checking JD Vance and Tim Walz during the vice presidential debate, before speaking with Sarah Paulson and Jack Antonoff

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  15. 6.3/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Hoda Kotb, Henrik Lundqvist, Gabriel LaBelle, Vampire Weekend

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    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Kamala Harris doing an interview with Call Her Daddy, before speaking with Hoda Kotb, Henrik Lundqvist and Gabriel LaBelle and welcoming Vampire Weekend for a musical performance.

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  16. 6.3/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Samuel L. Jackson, Justin Hartley, Tommy Richman

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  17. 6.3/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Michael Fassbender, Dustin Nickerson

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    S12:E46

    Actor Michael Fassbender (TV series, "The Agency"); actor Lee Jung-jae; comic Dustin Nickerson;

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  18. 6.3/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Nate Bargatze/Jessica Williams/Nicole Avant/Darlene Love

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    Comic Nate Bargatze; actress Jessica Williams; activist Nicole Avant; Darlene Love performs with Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul

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  19. 6.2/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Cate Blanchett, Marcello Hernández, Nick Griffin

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    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump selling coins with his face on them, before speaking with Cate Blanchett and Marcello Hernández and welcoming Nick Griffin for a stand-up comedy performance.

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  20. 6.2/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Brett Goldstein, Ian Lara

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  21. 6.2/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Anthony Mackie, Sarah Sherman, Shin Lim

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  22. 6.2/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Lisa Kudrow, Elle Fanning, Jack Huston, Kamasi Washington

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    Guests include Lisa Kudrow, Elle Fanning, Jack Huston and musical guest Kamasi Washington.

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  23. 6.1/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Luke Bryan, Colin Kaepernick

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  24. 6.1/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Cher, Zoey Deutch, Gwen Stefani

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  25. 6.1/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Keira Knightley, Christian Slater, Dean Edwards

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    S12:E41

    Guests include Keira Knightley, Christian Slater and comedian Dean Edwards.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Reba McEntire, Lauren Lapkus, A.J. & Big Justice, The Rizzler, Sevdaliza, Yseult" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" season 12. It scored 8/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/28/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Jon Hamm, Lindsay Lohan, Pharrell".