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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon S14E9 — Chris Rock, Jennifer Hudson, Alabama Shakes

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon•Season 14•Episode 9

Chris Rock, Jennifer Hudson, Alabama Shakes

5.6/10 · 8 votesOct 5, 202641 min

Ranked #9 of 11 in Season 14•−0.4 vs season avg

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump kicking off a 32-day campaign blitz ahead of the midterms, before speaking with Chris Rock and Jennifer Hudson and welcoming Alabama Shakes for a musical performance.

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Episode Summary

"Chris Rock, Jennifer Hudson, Alabama Shakes" is episode 9 of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 14. It scored 5.6/10 from 8 votes, ranking #9 of 11 episodes this season (season average 6.0). It aired on October 5, 2026.

Next: E10 · John Cena, Emma D'Arcy, Sam Smith Best of Season 14