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The Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1

Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1!

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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 1 Episode 135 - Tyler Perry, Miles Teller, Lucinda Williams
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E135

    Actor Tyler Perry; actor Miles Teller; Lucinda Williams performs with The Roots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 1 - Will Smith, U2
    8.5/10(141 votes)

    S1:E1

    Actor Will Smith; U2 performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  3. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 2 - Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig, Lady Gaga
    7.3/10(90 votes)

    S1:E2

    Comic Jerry Seinfeld; actress Kristen Wiig; Lady Gaga performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  4. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 4 - Michelle Obama, Will Ferrell, Arcade Fire
    7.3/10(71 votes)

    S1:E4

    First lady Michelle Obama; actor Will Ferrell; Arcade Fire performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  5. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 5 - Justin Timberlake
    7.3/10(93 votes)

    S1:E5

    Actor Justin Timberlake.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  6. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 3 - Bradley Cooper, Tim McGraw
    7.2/10(71 votes)

    S1:E3

    Actor Bradley Cooper; Tim McGraw performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  7. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 6 - Reese Witherspoon, Fred Armisen, Rick Ross
    7.2/10(51 votes)

    S1:E6

    Actress Reese Witherspoon; actor Fred Armisen; Rick Ross performs with The Roots.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  8. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 7 - Paul Rudd, Shaquille O'Neal
    7.2/10(52 votes)

    S1:E7

    Actor Paul Rudd; retired basketball player Shaquille O'Neal; comic Hannibal Buress.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  9. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 9 - Denzel Washington, Shaun White, Sara Bareilles
    7.1/10(47 votes)

    S1:E9

    Actor Denzel Washington; snowboarder Shaun White; Sara Bareilles performs with The Roots.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  10. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 11 - Tina Fey, Randy Newman
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    S1:E11

    Actress Tina Fey; Randy Newman performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  11. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 15 - Stephen Colbert, Keri Russell, Broken Bells
    7.1/10(49 votes)

    S1:E15

    TV host Stephen Colbert; actress Keri Russell; Broken Bells perform.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  12. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 16 - Kristen Bell, Steve Harvey, Demi Lovato
    7.1/10(42 votes)

    S1:E16

    Actress Kristen Bell; TV host Steve Harvey; Demi Lovato performs with the Roots; Bobby McFerrin performs with The Roots.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  13. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 18 - Shailene Woodley, Artie Lange, Beck
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    S1:E18

    Actress Shailene Woodley; comic Artie Lange; Beck performs; Judith Hill performs with The Roots.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  14. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 23 - Greg Kinnear, Emilia Clarke, Natasha Leggero
    7.1/10(36 votes)

    S1:E23

    Actor Greg Kinnear; actress Emilia Clarke; restaurateurs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  15. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 43 - Cameron Diaz, Jim Gaffigan, Future featuring Pusha T
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    S1:E43

    Cameron Diaz, Jim Gaffigan, Future featuring Pusha T

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 46 - Emma Stone, Robinson Cano, Keith Urban
    7.1/10(62 votes)

    S1:E46

    Emma Stone, Robinson Cano, Keith Urban

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 76 - Jennifer Lopez, Keenen Ivory Wayans
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    S1:E76

    Jennifer Lopez, Keenen Ivory Wayans

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 94 - Jon Hamm, Brit Marling, Martha Stewart
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    S1:E94

    Jon Hamm, Brit Marling, Martha Stewart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 10 - Cameron Diaz, Ralph Fiennes, Mario Batali
    7.0/10(45 votes)

    S1:E10

    Actress Cameron Diaz; actor Ralph Fiennes; chef Mario Batali.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  20. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 13 - Annette Bening, Norman Reedus, The Avett Brothers
    7.0/10(42 votes)

    S1:E13

    Actress Annette Bening; actor Norman Reedus; The Avett Brothers perform.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  21. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 14 - Liam Neeson, Lindsay Lohan, Billy Eichner, Bad Things
    7.0/10(45 votes)

    S1:E14

    Actor Liam Neeson; actress Lindsay Lohan; Bad Things perform.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  22. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 17 - Tyler Perry, Billy Eichner, Juanes
    7.0/10(34 votes)

    S1:E17

    Director Tyler Perry; comic Billy Eichner; Juanes performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  23. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 21 - James Spader, Kermit the Frog, Black 47
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    S1:E21

    Actor James Spader; Kermit the Frog; Black 47 performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  24. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 24 - Billy Joel, Chelsea Clinton
    7.0/10(42 votes)

    S1:E24

    Activist Chelsea Clinton; Billy Joel performs.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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  25. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 25 - Kevin Bacon, Jeff Musial, Ty Dolla $ign, Ann Wilson
    7.0/10(43 votes)

    S1:E25

    Actor Kevin Bacon; animal expert Jeff Musial; Ty Dolla $ign and Ann Wilson sit in with The Roots.

    Director:Dave Diomedi
    Writer:Jimmy Fallon

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Tyler Perry, Miles Teller, Lucinda Williams" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" season 1. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2014. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "Will Smith, U2".