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

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...
  1. Background image for Michael Strahan, Sebastian Maniscalco, Leon Bridges
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Michael Strahan, Sebastian Maniscalco, Leon Bridges

    S12:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Keith Urban, Margaret Qualley
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Keith Urban, Margaret Qualley

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Shaquille O'Neal, Chloë Sevigny, MJ Lenderman
    4.7/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Shaquille O'Neal, Chloë Sevigny, MJ Lenderman

    S12:E3

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump hosting a rally in a plumbing pipe factory, before talking with Shaquille O’Neal and Chloë Sevigny.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Cate Blanchett, Marcello Hernández, Nick Griffin
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Cate Blanchett, Marcello Hernández, Nick Griffin

    S12:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Kate McKinnon, Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, Jelly Roll, Jelly Roll and mgk
    5.9/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Kate McKinnon, Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, Jelly Roll, Jelly Roll and mgk

    S12:E5

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump saying "one really violent day" of policing would end crime, before speaking with Kate McKinnon, Kit Connor, Rachel Zegler and Jelly Roll.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Sarah Paulson, Jack Antonoff, Teddy Swims
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Sarah Paulson, Jack Antonoff, Teddy Swims

    S12:E6

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Luke Bryan, Colin Kaepernick
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Luke Bryan, Colin Kaepernick

    S12:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Chris Martin, Chase Stokes, Sabrina Carpenter
    4.9/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Chris Martin, Chase Stokes, Sabrina Carpenter

    S12:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Hoda Kotb, Henrik Lundqvist, Gabriel LaBelle, Vampire Weekend
    6.3/10(10 votes)

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

    S12:E9

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Chris Pine, Nicholas Braun, Mary Mack
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Chris Pine, Nicholas Braun, Mary Mack

    S12:E10

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like a poll finding that voters think Harris is more fun than Trump, before speaking with Chris Pine and Nicholas Braun and welcoming comedian Mary Mack for stand-up.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Pharrell Williams, Rachel Sennott, FINNEAS
    4.6/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Pharrell Williams, Rachel Sennott, FINNEAS

    S12:E11

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like CNN giving Trump the deadline to agree to a final debate against Kamala Harris, before speaking with Pharrell Williams, Rachel Sennott and FINNEAS and welcoming FINNEAS for a musical performance.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Jordan Peele, Madelyn Cline, Kane Brown
    4.4/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Jordan Peele, Madelyn Cline, Kane Brown

    S12:E12

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Tim Walz campaigning on a World of Warcraft livestream, before speaking with Jordan Peele and Madelyn Cline and welcoming Kane Brown for a musical performance.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Samuel L. Jackson, Justin Hartley, Tommy Richman
    6.3/10(10 votes)

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

    S12:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Tom Holland, Bridget Everett, Damiano David
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Tom Holland, Bridget Everett, Damiano David

    S12:E14

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

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  16. Background image for Megan Thee Stallion, Billy Crystal, Julian Casablancas + The Voidz
    4.3/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Megan Thee Stallion, Billy Crystal, Julian Casablancas + The Voidz

    S12:E15

    Singer Megan Thee Stallion; actor Billy Crystal; Julian Casablancas talks and performs with The Voidz.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Sacha Baron Cohen, Brett Goldstein, Ian Lara
    6.2/10(12 votes)

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

    S12:E16

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  18. Background image for Reba McEntire, Lauren Lapkus, A.J. & Big Justice, The Rizzler, Sevdaliza, Yseult
    8.0/10(23 votes)

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

    S12:E17

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Olivia Rodrigo, Keri Russell, Andrea Bocelli, Lauren Daigle
    7.2/10(11 votes)

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

    S12:E18

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Salma Hayek Pinault, David Chang, Kelsea Ballerini
    6.4/10(11 votes)

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

    S12:E19

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Anthony Mackie, Sarah Sherman, Shin Lim
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Anthony Mackie, Sarah Sherman, Shin Lim

    S12:E20

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Kevin Kline, Lester Holt, Maddie Wiener
    4.4/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Kevin Kline, Lester Holt, Maddie Wiener

    S12:E21

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie Perez, Bailey Zimmerman
    4.5/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie Perez, Bailey Zimmerman

    S12:E22

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Saoirse Ronan, Carmelo Anthony, David Gilmour
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Saoirse Ronan, Carmelo Anthony, David Gilmour

    S12:E23

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Dwayne Johnson, Rebecca Ferguson, Ella Langley, Riley Green
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Dwayne Johnson, Rebecca Ferguson, Ella Langley, Riley Green

    S12:E24

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Jeff Goldblum, Luke Grimes, Lacey Chabert
    5.5/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Jeff Goldblum, Luke Grimes, Lacey Chabert

    S12:E25

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Michael Strahan, Sebastian Maniscalco, Leon Bridges" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" season 12. It scored 6.4/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/23/2024. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Keith Urban, Margaret Qualley".