Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
After Johnny Carson 's retirement from the show, Jay Leno stepped in as his permanent replacement. The format of the show has remained largely unchanged, consisting primarily of an opening humorous monologue, followed by several celebrity interviews, comedy sketches and musical numbers.
1. William Shatner; Chelsea Handler; Newton Faulkner
Aired: Jun 2, 2008William Shatner; Chelsea Handler; Newton Faulkner: Performance from the "Hand...
2. Liv Tyler; Judd Apatow; Usher
Aired: Jun 3, 2008Liv Tyler "The Incredible Hulk"; Judd Apatow "You Don't Mess with the Zohan";...
3. Jeff Foxworthy; Arianna Huffington; N.E.R.D.
Aired: Jun 4, 2008Jeff Foxworthy; Arianna Huffington; N.E.R.D.: Performance from the CD "Seeing...
4. Dustin Hoffman; Gordon Ramsay; Flobots
Aired: Jun 5, 2008Natalie Cole, John Melendez.
5. Will Smith; Pete Sampras; Ed Harcourt
Aired: Jun 6, 2008Will Smith "Hancock" ; Pete Sampras; Ed Harcourt: Performance from the CD "Be...
6. Russell Brand; Bill Engvall; Aimee Mann
Aired: Jun 9, 2008Russell Brand; Bill Engvall "The Bill Engvall Show"; Aimee Mann: Performance ...
7. Justin Timberlake; Karen Allen; Sheryl Crow
Aired: Jun 10, 2008Justin Timberlake "The Love Guru"; Karen Allen "Indiana Jones"; Sheryl Crow: ...
8. Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin; Priscilla Ahn
Aired: Jun 11, 2008Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin "The Happening"; Priscilla Ahn: Performance from...
9. Mike Myers; Abigail Breslin; David Cook
Aired: Jun 12, 2008Mike Myers "The Love Guru"; Abigail Breslin "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl"...
10. Larry the Cable Guy; Bob Costas; Ashanti
Aired: Jun 13, 2008Larry the Cable Guy; Bob Costas; Ashanti: Performance from the CD "The Declar...
11. Anne Hathaway; Gabriel Iglesias; Amos Lee
Aired: Jun 16, 2008Anne Hathaway "Get Smart" - Comedian Gabriel Iglesias; Amos Lee: Performance ...
12. Don Rickles; Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson; Jewel
Aired: Jun 17, 2008Don Rickles; Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson; Jewel: Performance ...
13. The Rock; Tom Papa; Against Me!
Aired: Jun 18, 2008Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson "Get Smart"; Comedian Tom Papa; Against Me!: Perfor...
14. Wanda Sykes; James McAvoy; Duffy
Aired: Jun 19, 2008Wanda Sykes; James McAvoy "Wanted"; Duffy: Performance from the CD "Rockferry...
15. Bette Midler; Al Roker; Bette Midler
Aired: Jun 20, 2008Bette Midler; Al Roker "Celebrity Family Feud"; Bette Midler: Performance fro...
16. Selma Blair; Kevin Nealon; Steve Tyrell
Aired: Jul 7, 2008Featuring Selma Blair, Kevin Nealon and Steve Tyrell.
17. Aaron Eckhart; Los Lonely Boys; Dara Torres
Aired: Jul 8, 2008Featuring Aaron Eckhart, Los Lonely Boys and Dara Torres.
18. Sara Bareilles; Jarod Miller
Aired: Jul 9, 2008Featuring Sara Bareilles and Jarod Miller.
19. Adam Carolla; Kathy Griffin; Wynton Marsalis; Willie Nelson
Aired: Jul 10, 2008Featuring Adam Carolla, Kathy Griffin, Wynton Marsalis and Willie Nelson.
20. Elizabeth Banks; Michael Caine
Aired: Jul 11, 2008Featuring Elizabeth Banks and Michael Caine.
21. Will Ferrell; Mary McCormack; James Hunter
Aired: Jul 14, 2008Featuring Will Ferrel, Mary McCormack and James Hunter.
22. David Duchovny; Reese Hoffa; Jakob Dylan
Aired: Jul 15, 2008Featuring David Duchovny, Reese Hoffa and Jakob Dylan.
23. John C. Reilly; Venus Williams; Gavin Rossdale
Aired: Jul 16, 2008Featuring John C. Reilly; Venus Williams; Gavin Rossdale
24. David Spade; Jordana Spiro; Coldplay
Aired: Jul 17, 2008Featuring David Spade, Jordana Spiro and Coldplay.
25. Tim Allen; Demi Lovato; One Republic
Aired: Jul 18, 2008Featuring Tim Allen, Demi Lovato and One Republic.
26. Kyra Sedgewick; Chris Matthews; Alanis Morissette
Aired: Jul 21, 2008Featuring Kyra Sedgewick, Chris Matthews and Alanis Morissette.
27. Gillian Anderson; Dave Attell; The Duke Spirit
Aired: Jul 22, 2008Featuring Gillian Anderson, Dave Attell and The Duke Spirit.
28. Kevin Costner; D.L. Hughley; The Time
Aired: Jul 23, 2008Featuring Kevin Costner, D.L. Hughley and The Time.
29. Kelsey Grammer; Hugh Rowland; Drew Sherwood; Gavin Degraw
Aired: Jul 24, 2008Featuring Swing Vote actor Kelsey Grammer, the Ice Road Truckers Hugh Rowland...
30. Kevin Spacey; Triumph the Insult Comic Dog; Jesse McCarthy
Aired: Jul 25, 2008Featuring Kevin Spacey, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and Jesse McCarthy.
31. Julie Scardina; Brendan Fraser; Gnarls Barkley
Aired: Jul 28, 2008Featuring Julie Scardina, Brendan Fraser and Gnarls Barkley.
32. Seth Rogen; Joan Allen; Third Day
Aired: Jul 29, 2008Featuring Seth Rogen, Joan Allen and Third Day.
33. Rainn Wilson; Emeril Lagasse; Sergio Mendes Ft. Ledisi
Aired: Jul 30, 2008Featuring Rainn Wilson, Emeril Lagasse and Sergio Mendes featuring Ledisi.
Aired: Jul 31, 2008
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36. Ben Stiller; the Jonas Brothers
Aired: Aug 4, 2008
37. Robert Downey Jr.; Anna Faris; Toby Keith
Aired: Aug 5, 2008
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40. Scarlett Johansson; Luke Ford; Chris Cornell
Aired: Aug 8, 2008Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Luke Ford and Chris Cornell.
41. John McCain; Dara Torres; Juliana Hatfield
Aired: Aug 25, 2008Featuring Senator John McCain, Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres and Juliana Hatfield.
42. Norm MacDonald; Gordon Ramsay; B.B. King
Aired: Aug 26, 2008Featuring Norm MacDonald, Gordon Ramsay and B.B. King.
43. Bill Maher; Low vs Diamond
Aired: Aug 27, 2008Featuring Bill Maher and Low vs Diamond.
46. Josh Brolin, Chelsea Handler, The Killers
Aired: Nov 25, 2008
47. Heidi Klum, Robert Pattinson, Seal
Aired: Nov 26, 2008Heidi Klum, Robert Pattinson, Seal is an episode from the talk show The Tonig...
48. Debra Messing, Cody Willard, Celine Dion
Aired: Dec 1, 2008
49. Kathy Griffin, David Frost, Colbie Caillat
Aired: Dec 2, 2008Featuring Kathy Griffin, Sir David Frost and Colbie Caillat
Aired: Sep 8, 2008
51. Brian Williams, Kirk Fox, Common
Aired: Dec 4, 2008
52. Cate Blanchett, Tim Reid & Tom Dreesen, Taylor Swift
Aired: Dec 5, 2008
53. Will Smith, Paula Deen, k.d. lang
Aired: Dec 8, 2008
55. Kate Beckinsale, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson
Aired: Dec 9, 2008Kate Beckinsale; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Musical guest: Sara Bareilles & Ingrid M...
56. Wanda Sykes, Michael Phelps, Lyle Lovett
Aired: Dec 10, 2008Kate Beckinsale; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Musical guest: Sara Bareilles & Ingrid...
Aired: Dec 12, 2008
58. Kate Winslet, Dame Edna, Sheryl Crow
Aired: Dec 15, 2008
59. Jim Carrey, Rosario Dawson, Relient K
Aired: Dec 16, 2008
60. Charlize Theron; Matt Lucas & David Walliams
Aired: Sep 22, 2008Charlize Theron; Matt Lucas & David Walliams; My Morning Jacket; Headlines.
61. Adam Sandler, Zooey Deschanel, Los Lonely Boys
Aired: Dec 18, 2008
62. James Franco, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Melissa Etheridge
Aired: Dec 19, 2008
64. Owen Wilson, Julie Scardina, Natalie Cole
Aired: Dec 23, 2008
65. Terry Bradshaw, Jack Witherspoon, Iron & Wine
Aired: Jan 5, 2009
66. Queen Latifah, Adam Carolla, Pussycat Dolls
Aired: Jan 6, 2009
67. Anne Hathaway, Brady Barr, Jeff Dunham
Aired: Jan 7, 2009
68. Dustin Hoffman, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Lady GaGa
Aired: Jan 8, 2009
69. Daniel Craig, Taraji P. Henson, Eagles of Death Metal
Aired: Jan 9, 2009
70. David Duchovny, Richard Roeper, The All-American Rejects
Aired: Jan 12, 2009
71. Mickey Rourke, Toni Collette, John Legend
Aired: Jan 13, 2009
72. Cherie Blair, Ralph Fiennes, Brett Dennen
Aired: Jan 14, 2009
73. Kevin James, Emma Roberts, MuteMath
Aired: Jan 15, 2009
74. Hugh Laurie, Chuck Todd, Band From TV
Aired: Jan 16, 2009
75. Jimmy Fallon, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Lee Ann Womack
Aired: Jan 19, 2009
76. Wanda Sykes, Bernice Gallego, Buckcherry
Aired: Jan 20, 2009
77. Howie Mandel, Jerome Bettis, Lady Antebellum
Aired: Jan 22, 2009
79. Marisa Tomei, Dr. Grey Stafford, Ty Barnett
Aired: Jan 23, 2009
80. Michelle Obama; Chris Rock; Darius Rucker
Aired: Oct 27, 2008
81. Rainn Wilson, Nikki Glaser, Hoobastank
Aired: Jan 27, 2009
82. Dakota Fanning, Bradley Cooper, the Neville Brothers
Aired: Jan 28, 2009
83. Jenna Fischer, Justin Long, Franz Ferdinand
Aired: Jan 29, 2009
84. Elizabeth Banks, Dev Patel, James Morrison
Aired: Jan 30, 2009
85. Kate Winslet, Danny Boyle, Akon
Aired: Feb 2, 2009
86. Penelope Cruz, D.L. Hughley, Sara Bareilles
Aired: Feb 3, 2009
87. Drew Barrymore, Serena Williams, will.i.am
Aired: Feb 4, 2009
88. Jennifer Aniston, Santonio Holmes, Jamey Johnson
Aired: Feb 5, 2009
89. Dave Salmoni, Frank Langella, Ben Lee
Aired: Feb 6, 2009
90. Simon Baker, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, Duffy
Aired: Feb 9, 2009Jay begins with a monologue discussing the economy, California's ban on gay m...
91. Bill Maher, Viola Davis, Raphael Saadiz
Aired: Feb 10, 2009Jay Leno welcomes his successor Conan O'Brien and singer James Taylor, and ta...
92. Anderson Cooper; Steve Byrne; Sarah McLachlan
Aired: Nov 13, 2008Anderson Cooper; Comic Steve Byrne; Sarah McLachlan: Performance from the CD ...
93. Miley Cyrus; Jason Statham; David Cook
Aired: Nov 14, 2008Miley Cyrus ("Bolt"); Jason Statham "Transporter 3"; David Cook: Performance ...
94. Kiefer Sutherland; Lisa Lampanelli; Barry Manilow
Aired: Nov 17, 2008
95. Larry the Cable Guy, Chris Matthews, Adele
Aired: Nov 18, 2008Featuring Senator John McCain, Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres and Juliana Hatfield.
96. Bill Maher, Kristin Chenoweth, Nickelback
Aired: Nov 19, 2008Featuring Norm MacDonald, Gordon Ramsay and B.B. King.
Aired: Nov 20, 2008 Featuring Bill Maher and Low vs Diamond.
98. Jay Mohr, Marjorie Johnson, Scott Weiland
Aired: Nov 21, 2008Jay Mohr "Gary Unmarried"; Blue Ribbon Baker Marjorie Johnson; Scott Weiland:...
99. Ron Howard, Jonas Brothers
Aired: Nov 24, 2008
100. Larry the Cable Guy, Malin Akerman, the Fray
Aired: Mar 2, 2009
101. Bob Newhart, Rachel Maddow, Bettye Lavette
Aired: Mar 3, 2009
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103. Jarrod Miller, Sienna Miller, Tom Jones
Aired: Mar 5, 2009
104. Christina Ricci, Papa Roach
Aired: Mar 6, 2009
105. Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Demetri Martin, Rocco De Luca & The Burden
Aired: Mar 9, 2009
106. Whoopi Goldberg, Elle Fanning, Keyshia Cole
Aired: Mar 10, 2009
107. Ellen DeGeneres, Christopher Mintz, Raul Malo
Aired: Mar 11, 2009
108. Dwayne Johnson, Heather Headley
Aired: Mar 12, 2009
109. John Krasinski, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Travis
Aired: Mar 13, 2009
110. Tom Cruise, Frank Caliendo, The Cure
Aired: Dec 11, 2008
111. Portia de Rossi, D.L. Hughley, Soundtrack of Our Lives
Aired: Mar 17, 2009
112. Reese Witherspoon, Keith Olbermann, Naturally 7
Aired: Mar 18, 2009
113. President Barack Obama, Garth Brooks
Aired: Mar 19, 2009
117. Robin Williams, Freida Pinto, Johnny Mathis
Aired: Dec 22, 2008
151. Charlie Sheen, Arianna Huffington, Lisa Hannigan
Aired: Feb 18, 2009Hugh Jackman "Australia"; Jack Black & Kyle Gass; Tenacious D: Performance fr...
168. Seth Rogen, Guy Fieri, Chris Cornell
Aired: Mar 20, 2009Seth Rogen "Monsters VS. Aliens"; Chef Guy Fieri; Chris Cornell: Performance ...
169. Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, John Cena, Playing For Change
Aired: Mar 23, 2009Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest "American Idol"; Pro Wrestler John...
170. Condoleezza Rice, Bill Hader, PJ Harvey & John Parish
Aired: Mar 24, 2009Condoleezza Rice; Bill Hader "Adventureland"; PJ Harvey & John Parish: Perfor...
171. Halle Berry, Frank Caliendo, Prince
Aired: Mar 25, 2009Halle Berry; Frank Caliendo; Prince: Performance from the 3-disc set "LOtUSFL...
172. Paul Giamatti, Emma Roberts, Prince
Aired: Mar 26, 2009Paul Giamatti "Duplicity"; Emma Roberts "Lymelife"; Prince: Performance from ...
173. Dana Carvey, Billy Mays, Prince
Aired: Mar 27, 2009Dana Carvey; Bill Mays "Pitchmen"; Prince: The Mercedes-Benz Outdoor Concert ...
174. Vin Diesel, Lisa Lampanelli, Gavin DeGraw
Aired: Mar 30, 2009
175. Amy Poehler, Paul Walker, Fall Out Boy
Aired: Mar 31, 2009Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation"; Lou Ferrigno "I Love You, Man"; Fall Out Bo...
176. Michael Caine, Dennis Rodman, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
Aired: Apr 1, 2009Michael Caine "Is There Anybody There?"; Dennis Rodman "Celebrity Apprentice"...
177. Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift
Aired: Apr 2, 2009Ben Affleck "State Of Play"; Taylor Swift: Interview and performance from the...
Aired: Apr 3, 2009 Miley Cyrus "Hannah Montana: The Movie"; Tom Lennon "17 Again"; Miley Cyrus: ...
179. Sen. John McCain, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Ray Cyrus
Aired: Apr 13, 2009
180. Jamie Foxx, Carol Leifer, the Airborne Toxic Event
Aired: Apr 14, 2009
181. Don Rickles, Richard Engel, Chris Botti featuring John Mayer
Aired: Apr 15, 2009
182. Jessica Alba, Bob Saget, Jonny Lang
Aired: Apr 16, 2009
183. Charles Barkley, Leslie Mann, TV on the Radio
Aired: Apr 17, 2009
184. Martha Stewart, Tracey Ullman, the Killers
Aired: Apr 20, 2009
185. Hugh Jackman, Abigail Breslin, Ida Maria
Aired: Apr 21, 2009
186. Robert Downey Jr., Alexandra Wentworth, George Wallace
Aired: Apr 22, 2009
187. Eric Bana, Marjorie Johnson, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Aired: Apr 27, 2009
188. Michael Douglas, Chelsea Handler, Country Bones
Aired: Apr 28, 2009
189. Jimmy Fallon, Chris Matthews, Zac Brown Band
Aired: Apr 29, 2009
190. Matthew McConaughey, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Starsailor
Aired: Apr 30, 2009
191. Arsenio Hall, Jules Sylvester, Ziggy Marley
Aired: May 1, 2009
192. Anderson Cooper, Kathleen Madigan, Eli Young Band
Aired: May 4, 2009
193. Howie Mandel, Alec Greven, Robert Randolph & the Clark Sisters
Aired: May 5, 2009
194. Tim Allen, John Cho, Van Morrison
Aired: May 6, 2009
195. Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, Soulja Boy Tellem
Aired: May 7, 2009
196. Jamie Lee Curtis, Jonah Hill, Jewel
Aired: May 8, 2009
197. Russell Brand, Elizabeth Banks, Ciara
Aired: May 11, 2009
198. Dennis Miller, Calvin Borel, Kelly Clarkson
Aired: May 12, 2009
199. Kevin Spacey, Roberta McCain, Yusuf
Aired: May 13, 2009
200. Katie Couric, Ewan McGregor, the Decemberists
Aired: May 14, 2009
201. Kevin Bacon, Julie Scardina, Kings of Leon
Aired: May 15, 2009
202. Cameron Diaz, Kirk Fox, Blink 182
Aired: May 18, 2009
203. Terry Bradshaw, 8-year-old piano prodigy Ethan Bortnick, Blink 182
Aired: May 19, 2009
204. Bill Maher, Adam Richman, Mandy Moore
Aired: May 20, 2009
205. Andy Samberg, "American Idol" winner Kris Allen, Lionel Richie
Aired: May 21, 2009Charlie Sheen "Two And A Half Men"; Arianna Huffington; Lisa Hannigan; Steve ...
206. Brian Williams, Jesse James, Tori Amos
Aired: May 22, 2009
Aired: May 25, 2009
208. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dwight Yoakam
Aired: May 26, 2009
209. Wanda Sykes, Sarah McLachlan
Aired: May 27, 2009
Aired: May 28, 2009
211. Conan O'Brien, James Taylor
Aired: May 29, 2009
Aired: Dec 17, 2008
Appearances
