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The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1

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Every episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1

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  1. Background image for Will Ferrell, Pearl Jam
    7.6/10(66 votes)

    #1 - Will Ferrell, Pearl Jam

    S1:E1

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien kicks it off with actor/comedian Will Ferrell and musical guest Pearl Jam.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Tom Hanks, Green Day
    7.5/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Tom Hanks, Green Day

    S1:E2

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest Green Day.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bradley Cooper, Sheryl Crow
    7.9/10(37 votes)

    #3 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bradley Cooper, Sheryl Crow

    S1:E3

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actor Bradley Cooper and musical guest Sheryl Crow.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Gwyneth Paltrow, Joel McHale, John Mayer Trio
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Joel McHale, John Mayer Trio

    S1:E4

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actress Gwyneth Paltrow, The Soup host Joel McHale and musical guest John Mayer Trio.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Ryan Seacrest, Patton Oswalt, Chickenfoot
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Ryan Seacrest, Patton Oswalt, Chickenfoot

    S1:E5

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes Ryan Seacrest, comedian Patton Oswalt and musical guests Chickenfoot.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for David Duchovny, Anna Friel, Bill Burr
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #6 - David Duchovny, Anna Friel, Bill Burr

    S1:E6

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor David Duchovny and Anna Friel. Comedian Bill Burr performs.

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  7. Background image for Eddie Murphy, Angela Kinsey, Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Eddie Murphy, Angela Kinsey, Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal

    S1:E7

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Eddie Murphy, Angela Kinsey and musical guest Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Dane Cook, Steven Ho, Rancid
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Dane Cook, Steven Ho, Rancid

    S1:E8

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes comedian Dane Cook, Steven Ho and musical guest Rancid.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Norm MacDonald, Jim Gaffigan, Neko Case
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #9 - Norm MacDonald, Jim Gaffigan, Neko Case

    S1:E9

    The Tonight Show welcomes comedian Norm MacDonald, comedian Jim Gaffigan and musical guest Neko Case.

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  10. Background image for Jamie Foxx, Kevin Nealon
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Jamie Foxx, Kevin Nealon

    S1:E10

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor/singer Jamie Foxx and comedian Kevin Nealon. Music performed by Jamie Foxx.

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  11. Background image for Joe Torre, Will Arnett, Spinal Tap
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Joe Torre, Will Arnett, Spinal Tap

    S1:E11

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes Dodgers manager Joe Torre, actor Will Arnett and musical guest Spinal Tap.

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  12. Background image for Larry David, Lauren Conrad, Gavin Rossdale
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Larry David, Lauren Conrad, Gavin Rossdale

    S1:E12

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor/writer Larry David, Lauren Conrad and musical guest Gavin Rossdale.

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  13. Background image for Kobe Bryant, William Shatner, Incubus
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Kobe Bryant, William Shatner, Incubus

    S1:E13

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes basketball star Kobe Bryant, actor William Shatner and musical guests Incubus.

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  14. Background image for Eva Mendes, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, The Dead Weather
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #14 - Eva Mendes, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, The Dead Weather

    S1:E14

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Eva Mendes, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and musical guests The Dead Weather.

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  15. Background image for Shia LaBeouf, Phil Jackson, Holly Williams
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    #15 - Shia LaBeouf, Phil Jackson, Holly Williams

    S1:E15

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Shia LaBeouf, L.A. Lakers' coach Phil Jackson and musical guest Holly Williams. Triumph, The Insult Comic Dog makes a special report at the Bonnaroo festival.

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  16. Background image for Cameron Diaz, Johnny Strange, Pete Yorn
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #16 - Cameron Diaz, Johnny Strange, Pete Yorn

    S1:E16

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Cameron Diaz, Johnny Strange and musical guest Pete Yorn.

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  17. Background image for Lisa Kudrow, Billy Mays & Anthony Sullivan, Elvis Costello
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Lisa Kudrow, Billy Mays & Anthony Sullivan, Elvis Costello

    S1:E17

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Lisa Kudrow, Billy Mays & Anthony Sullivan and musical guest Elvis Costello.

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  18. Background image for Brandon McMillan, Kerry Washington, Wilco
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Brandon McMillan, Kerry Washington, Wilco

    S1:E18

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Brandon McMillon, Kerry Washington and musical guests Wilco.

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  19. Background image for Bruno, Stephen Moyer, Cirque du Soleil Zumanity
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Bruno, Stephen Moyer, Cirque du Soleil Zumanity

    S1:E19

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Bruno, Stephen Moyer and a closing performance by Cirque du Soleil Zumanity.

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  20. Background image for Snoop Dogg, Jerry Ferrara, Adele
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #20 - Snoop Dogg, Jerry Ferrara, Adele

    S1:E20

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Snoop Dogg, Jerry Ferrara and musical guest Adele.

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  21. Background image for Howie Mandel, Alanis Morissette, Death Cab for Cutie
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #21 - Howie Mandel, Alanis Morissette, Death Cab for Cutie

    S1:E21

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor/game show host Howie Mandel, singer Alanis Morissette, and musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie.

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  22. Background image for Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Connolly, Andrew Bird
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Connolly, Andrew Bird

    S1:E22

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes as guests actor Samuel L. Jackson, actor Kevin Connolly and musical guest Andrew Bird.

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  23. Background image for Meredith Vieira, Andy Hillstrand, Al Madrigal
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Meredith Vieira, Andy Hillstrand, Al Madrigal

    S1:E23

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes as guests from the The Today Show Meredith Vieira, from Deadliest Catch Captain Andy Hillstrand and a performance by comedian Al Madrigal.

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  24. Background image for Larry King, Zooey Deschanel, Playing For Change
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Larry King, Zooey Deschanel, Playing For Change

    S1:E24

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes legendary TV host Larry King, actress Zooey Deschanel and musical guests Playing For Change.

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  25. Background image for Bob Newhart, Cat Deeley, Ray LaMontagne
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Bob Newhart, Cat Deeley, Ray LaMontagne

    S1:E25

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes comedy great Bob Newhart, from So You Think You Can Dance TV show host Cat Deeley and musical guest Ray LaMontagne.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Will Ferrell, Pearl Jam" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 66 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Tom Hanks, Green Day".