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

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The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American television talk show broadcast by NBC. The show is the fifth installment of The Tonight Show, hosted by Conan O'Brien. It aired from June 1, 2009,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 9 - Norm MacDonald, Jim Gaffigan, Neko Case
    8.5/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Norm MacDonald, Jim Gaffigan, Neko Case

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 49 - Robin Williams, Piers Morgan, All Time Low
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Robin Williams, Piers Morgan, All Time Low

    S1:E49

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes Robin Williams, Piers Morgan and musical guests All Time Low.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 7 - Eddie Murphy, Angela Kinsey, Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 36 - Meryl Streep, Judd Apatow, the Fray
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Meryl Streep, Judd Apatow, the Fray

    S1:E36

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actress Meryl Streep, film director/producer/writer Judd Apatow and musical guests The Fray.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 24 - Larry King, Zooey Deschanel, Playing For Change
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 27 - Michael Phelps, Paget Brewster, Sugar Ray
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Michael Phelps, Paget Brewster, Sugar Ray

    S1:E27

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes swimming champion Michael Phelps, actress Paget Brewster and musical guests Sugar Ray.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 1 - Will Ferrell, Pearl Jam
    7.6/10(68 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 2 - Tom Hanks, Green Day
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Tom Hanks, Green Day

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 8 - Dane Cook, Steven Ho, Rancid
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 29 - Gerard Butler, Venus Williams, Daughtry
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Gerard Butler, Venus Williams, Daughtry

    S1:E29

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Gerard Butler, tennis player Venus Williams and musical performance by Daughtry.

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  11. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 3 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bradley Cooper, Sheryl Crow
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 5 - Ryan Seacrest, Patton Oswalt, Chickenfoot
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 6 - David Duchovny, Anna Friel, Bill Burr
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 13 - Kobe Bryant, William Shatner, Incubus
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 19 - Bruno, Stephen Moyer, Cirque du Soleil Zumanity
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 10 - Jamie Foxx, Kevin Nealon
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 12 - Larry David, Lauren Conrad, Gavin Rossdale
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 18 - Brandon McMillan, Kerry Washington, Wilco
    7.4/10(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. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 21 - Howie Mandel, Alanis Morissette, Death Cab for Cutie
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 33 - James Spader, Jack McBrayer, Mat Kearney
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #20 - James Spader, Jack McBrayer, Mat Kearney

    S1:E33

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guest actors James Spader and Jack McBrayer and musical guest Mat Kearney.

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  21. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 38 - Rainn Wilson, Rachel Maddow, Chicago
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Rainn Wilson, Rachel Maddow, Chicago

    S1:E38

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes actor Rainn Wilson, radio personality Rachel Maddow and musical guests Chicago.

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  22. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 14 - Eva Mendes, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, The Dead Weather
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 26 - Jeff Goldblum, Bill Engvall, the cast of "Hair"
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Jeff Goldblum, Bill Engvall, the cast of "Hair"

    S1:E26

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guest actor from Law & Order: Criminal Intent Jeff Goldblum, comedian Bill Engvall, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "Hair."

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  24. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 30 - Steven Ho, Seth Green, Demi Lovato
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Steven Ho, Seth Green, Demi Lovato

    S1:E30

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes guest actor Seth Green, Steven Ho and musical guest Demi Lovato.

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  25. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 45 - Eric Bana, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Flo Rida
    7.3/10(61 votes)

    #25 - Eric Bana, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Flo Rida

    S1:E45

    The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien welcomes Eric Bana, Mary Lynn Rajskub and musical guest Flo Rida.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Norm MacDonald, Jim Gaffigan, Neko Case" is the best rated episode of "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien". It scored 8.5/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/11/2009. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Robin Williams, Piers Morgan, All Time Low".