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The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13

Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13!

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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 13 Episode 1 - Sean Penn, Zachary Quinto, Fredrik Backman, Lang Lang
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Sean Penn, Zachary Quinto, Fredrik Backman, Lang Lang

    S13:E1

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump demanding Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political foes, before speaking with Sean Penn, Zachary Quinto and Fredrik Backman and welcoming Lang Lang for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 2 - The Cast of One Battle After Another, Kate McKinnon, Ian Lara
    5.5/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Cast of One Battle After Another, Kate McKinnon, Ian Lara

    S13:E2

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Jimmy Kimmel returning to late night after his show was suspended, before speaking with the cast of One Battle After Another and Kate McKinnon and welcoming comedian Ian Lara for stand-up.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 3 - Mark Wahlberg, Kim Kardashian, Lola Young
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Mark Wahlberg, Kim Kardashian, Lola Young

    S13:E3

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump claiming someone sabotaged the escalator at the U.N, before speaking with Mark Wahlberg and Kim Kardashian and welcoming Lola Young for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 4 - Mariah Carey, Bozoma Saint John, Mariah Carey ft. Anderson .Paak
    5.7/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Mariah Carey, Bozoma Saint John, Mariah Carey ft. Anderson .Paak

    S13:E4

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the NFL announcing Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer, before speaking with Mariah Carey and Bozoma Saint John and welcoming Mariah Carey for a musical performance featuring Anderson .Paak.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 5 - Dwayne Johnson, Henry Winkler, FINNEAS & Ashe, The Favors
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Dwayne Johnson, Henry Winkler, FINNEAS & Ashe, The Favors

    S13:E5

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Pete Hegseth calling an unusual last-minute meeting of military leaders, before speaking with Dwayne Johnson, Henry Winkler, FINNEAS and Ashe and welcoming The Favors for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 6 - Doja Cat, Druski, Blood Orange
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Doja Cat, Druski, Blood Orange

    S13:E6

    Jimmy and his co-host Doja Cat read their favorite posts with the hashtag #MyRoommateIsWeird before playing games of Song Scramble and Real or Fake, speaking with Druski and welcoming Blood Orange for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 7 - Mark Ruffalo, Addison Rae, Chase Infiniti
    4.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Mark Ruffalo, Addison Rae, Chase Infiniti

    S13:E7

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Amazon launching a grocery line with most items under $5, before speaking with Mark Ruffalo, Addison Rae and Chase Infiniti and welcoming Addison Rae for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 8 - Taylor Swift, Keri Russell, The Format
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Taylor Swift, Keri Russell, The Format

    S13:E8

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Taylor Swift coming on The Tonight Show to talk about her album The Life of a Showgirl, before speaking with Swift and Keri Russell and welcoming The Format for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 9 - Jennifer Lopez, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami from KPop Demon Hunters
    5.5/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Jennifer Lopez, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami from KPop Demon Hunters

    S13:E9

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the Treasury Department considering putting Trump's face on a $1 coin, before speaking with Jennifer Lopez and EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami from KPop Demon Hunters.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 10 - Jared Leto, Paige DeSorbo, Hayley Williams
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Jared Leto, Paige DeSorbo, Hayley Williams

    S13:E10

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump calling Bad Bunny a "ridiculous" choice for the Super Bowl halftime show, before speaking with Jared Leto and Paige DeSorbo and welcoming Hayley Williams for a musical performance.

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  11. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 11 - Channing Tatum, Greta Lee, Boone Hogg & Logan Jugler, Queens of the Stone Age
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Channing Tatum, Greta Lee, Boone Hogg & Logan Jugler, Queens of the Stone Age

    S13:E11

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump's strong desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize, before speaking with Channing Tatum, Greta Lee, Boone Hogg and Logan Jugler and welcoming Queens of the Stone Age for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 12 - Oscar Isaac, Malala Yousafzai, Audrey Hobert
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Oscar Isaac, Malala Yousafzai, Audrey Hobert

    S13:E12

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like millions taking part in No Kings protests across the United States, before speaking with Oscar Isaac and Malala Yousafzai and welcoming Audrey Hobert for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 13 - Jacob Elordi, Charlie Puth, Allen Iverson
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Jacob Elordi, Charlie Puth, Allen Iverson

    S13:E13

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like RFK Jr. saying Americans should eat more butter, cheese and red meats, before speaking with Jacob Elordi, Charlie Puth and Allen Iverson and welcoming Puth for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 14 - Adam Brody, Gaten Matarazzo, Mark Messier, Courtney Barnett
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Adam Brody, Gaten Matarazzo, Mark Messier, Courtney Barnett

    S13:E14

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the Louvre reopening for the first time after the massive jewel heist, before speaking with Adam Brody, Gaten Matarazzo and Mark Messier and welcoming Courtney Barnett for a musical performance.

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  15. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 15 - Kristen Bell, Dave Franco, Jay Jurden
    5.6/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Kristen Bell, Dave Franco, Jay Jurden

    S13:E15

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the White House ballroom donor list featuring companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft, before speaking with Kristen Bell and Dave Franco and welcoming comedian Jay Jurden for stand-up.

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  16. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 16 - Glen Powell, Alex Rodriguez, Florence + the Machine
    5.7/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Glen Powell, Alex Rodriguez, Florence + the Machine

    S13:E16

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump traveling to Asia while the government shutdown continues, before speaking with Glen Powell and Alex Rodriguez and welcoming a musical performance from Florence + The Machine.

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  17. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 17 - James Corden, Lindsey Vonn, Big Thief
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #17 - James Corden, Lindsey Vonn, Big Thief

    S13:E17

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump taking a cognitive test and undergoing an MRI for his physical, before speaking with James Corden and Lindsey Vonn and welcoming a musical performance from Big Thief.

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  18. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 18 - Liam Hemsworth, Leanne Morgan, Trae Young, Fuerza Regida
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Liam Hemsworth, Leanne Morgan, Trae Young, Fuerza Regida

    S13:E18

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like ​Trump saying that he will extend his Asia trip to meet with Kim Jong Un, before speaking with Liam Hemsworth, Leanne Morgan and Trae Young and welcoming a musical performance from Fuerza Regida.

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  19. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 19 - Jesse Eisenberg, Brittany Snow, Jim Downey, Steve Martin and Alison Brown
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Jesse Eisenberg, Brittany Snow, Jim Downey, Steve Martin and Alison Brown

    S13:E19

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like ​​Trump being served beef patties with ketchup in South Korea, before speaking with Jesse Eisenberg, Brittany Snow and Jim Downey and welcoming a musical performance from Steve Martin and Alison Brown.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 20 - PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive, Jimmy Carr, The Winner of On Brand, I'm With Her
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #20 - PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive, Jimmy Carr, The Winner of On Brand, I'm With Her

    S13:E20

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump throwing a Great Gatsby themed party at Mar-a-Lago, before speaking with PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive, Jimmy Carr and the Winner of On Brand and welcoming I'm With Her for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 21 - Rami Malek, Rachel Sennott, Julius Randle, Nick Murphy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Rami Malek, Rachel Sennott, Julius Randle, Nick Murphy

    S13:E21

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump and Elon Musk endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor, before speaking with Rami Malek, Rachel Sennott and Julius Randle and welcoming comedian Nick Murphy for stand-up.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 22 - Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Felton, Daniel Caesar
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Felton, Daniel Caesar

    S13:E22

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Democrats sweeping all the major races in the first election since Trump took office again, before speaking with Jennifer Lawrence and Tom Felton and welcoming Daniel Caesar for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 23 - Sarah Snook, Mikey Day, Kyle Larson, Young Miko
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Sarah Snook, Mikey Day, Kyle Larson, Young Miko

    S13:E23

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump labeling the Oval Office with a paper sign, before speaking with Sarah Snook, Mikey Day and Kyle Larson and welcoming Young Miko for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 24 - Billy Bob Thornton, Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, A Performance from Chess
    4.8/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Billy Bob Thornton, Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, A Performance from Chess

    S13:E24

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Starbucks viral "Bearista" cups reselling for hundreds, before speaking with Billy Bob Thornton, Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher and welcoming the cast of Chess for a musical performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 13 Episode 25 - Miles Teller, Hannah Berner, HARDY
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Miles Teller, Hannah Berner, HARDY

    S13:E25

    Jimmy addresses the latest news, like a record-breaking cold snap slamming the United States, before speaking with Miles Teller and Hannah Berner and welcoming HARDY for a musical performance.

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Sean Penn, Zachary Quinto, Fredrik Backman, Lang Lang" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" season 13. It scored 6.4/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/22/2025. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "The Cast of One Battle After Another, Kate McKinnon, Ian Lara".