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The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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Every episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno!

The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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  1. Background image for Show #2089
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Show #2089

    S10:E23

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Show #0001
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Show #0001

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Dustin Hoffman; Gordon Ramsay; Flobots
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Dustin Hoffman; Gordon Ramsay; Flobots

    S17:E4

    Dustin Hoffman "Kung Fu Panda"; Gordon Ramsay "Hell's Kitchen"; Flobots: Performance from the CD "Fight With Tools"; Chris Bosh at the NBA Finals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Jeff Bridges, Dianna Agron, Bobby Long
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Jeff Bridges, Dianna Agron, Bobby Long

    S19:E24

    Jeff Bridges, Dianna Agron, Bobby Long

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for 971205
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #5 - 971205

    S6:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Show #2508
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Show #2508

    S12:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Show #2534
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Show #2534

    S12:E38

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Jennifer Lopez, the Civil Wars
    6.1/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Jennifer Lopez, the Civil Wars

    S20:E24

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Tracy Morgan, Chloe Moretz, Alan Jackson
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Tracy Morgan, Chloe Moretz, Alan Jackson

    S18:E32

    Tracy Morgan; Christopher Mintz-Plasse; Alan Jackson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin; Priscilla Ahn
    5.4/10(54 votes)

    #10 - Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin; Priscilla Ahn

    S17:E8

    Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin "The Happening"; Priscilla Ahn: Performance from the CD "A Good Day".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Steven Tyler, Dan Ahdoot, Diane Birch
    5.4/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Steven Tyler, Dan Ahdoot, Diane Birch

    S19:E6

    Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Steven Tyler, Dan Ahdoot, Diane Birch

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Bill Maher, Wayne Vandenlangenberg, OneRepublic
    5.3/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Bill Maher, Wayne Vandenlangenberg, OneRepublic

    S18:E23

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon Favreau, Godsmack
    5.3/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon Favreau, Godsmack

    S18:E45

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Show #2501
    5.2/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Show #2501

    S12:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Show #2523
    5.0/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Show #2523

    S12:E27

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Gerard Butler, Sofia Vergara, Rodrigo y Gabriela
    4.6/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Gerard Butler, Sofia Vergara, Rodrigo y Gabriela

    S18:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Gordan Ramsay, Kathleen Madigan, Maroon 5
    4.4/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Gordan Ramsay, Kathleen Madigan, Maroon 5

    S19:E11

    Gordan Ramsay, Kathleen Madigan, Maroon 5

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Simon Cowell, Richard Roeper, Ben Harper
    4.3/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Simon Cowell, Richard Roeper, Ben Harper

    S18:E6

    Simon Cowell, Richard Roeper, Ben Harper

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Kathy Griffin, David Frost, Colbie Caillat
    4.2/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Kathy Griffin, David Frost, Colbie Caillat

    S17:E49

    Featuring Kathy Griffin, Sir David Frost and Colbie Caillat

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Kristen Stewart, Guy Fieri, Ryan Bingham
    3.8/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Kristen Stewart, Guy Fieri, Ryan Bingham

    S18:E8

    Kristen Stewart, Guy Fieri, Ryan Bingham

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Michael Phelps, JB Smoove
    3.2/10(24 votes)

    #21 - Michael Phelps, JB Smoove

    S17:E50

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Queen Latifah, Gustavo Dudamel, Jazmine Sullivan
    3.2/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Queen Latifah, Gustavo Dudamel, Jazmine Sullivan

    S19:E2

    Queen Latifah, Gustavo Dudamel, Jazmine Sullivan

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Sarah Palin, Shaun White, Adam Lambert
    2.7/10(17 votes)

    #23 - Sarah Palin, Shaun White, Adam Lambert

    S18:E2

    Sarah Palin, Shaun White, Adam Lambert

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Jamie Foxx, Lindsey Vonn, Brad Paisley
    2.6/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Jamie Foxx, Lindsey Vonn, Brad Paisley

    S18:E1

    Jamie Foxx, Lindsey Vonn, Brad Paisley

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Show #2545
    2.5/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Show #2545

    S12:E49

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Show #2089" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". It scored 8.3/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/17/2001. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Show #0001".