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List of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon episodes (2021)

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List of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon episodes
No. of episodes195
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseJanuary 4 (2021-01-04) –
December 17, 2021 (2021-12-17)
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This is the list of episodes for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2021.

2021

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January

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1379AJanuary 4, 2021 (2021-01-04)Gordon Ramsay, Vanessa KirbySturgill Simpson
Donald Trump Audio (Jimmy portrays Trump); Congressman/woman Quotes; Tonight Show News & Improved; Jimmy portrays Harry Styles in behind the scenes of "Treat People with Kindness" music video with an appearance by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (portrayed by Chloe Fineman); Sturgill Simpson performed "Life of Sin"
1380AJanuary 5, 2021 (2021-01-05)Gwen Stefani, Ralph MacchioGwen Stefani
Tariq and Jimmy talk about Mike Pence; Tonight Show Screengrabs; Tonight Show 50 Yes or No's (Gwen Stefani); The Final Word: Cobra Kai Edition (Ralph Macchio); Gwen Stefani performed "Let Me Reintroduce Myself"
1381AJanuary 6, 2021 (2021-01-06)Dan Rather, Don Cheadle, Katy TurMichael Kiwanuka
Jimmy acknowledges the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol at the top of the program before cutting to his interview with Dan Rather; Michael Kiwanuka performed "You Ain't the Problem"
1382AJanuary 7, 2021 (2021-01-07)Ricky Gervais, Daisy Edgar-JonesThe Avett Brothers
Tonight Show #hashtags: #WorstFirstDate; Ricky Gervais brings his new cat out during the interview; Tonight Show Wheel of Opinions (Ricky Gervais); The Avett Brothers performed "I Go to My Heart"
1383AJanuary 8, 2021 (2021-01-08)Rob Lowe, Lil Nas X, Regé-Jean PageMark Normand
Thank You Notes
1384AJanuary 11, 2021 (2021-01-11)Rashida Jones, Bill BurrOld Dominion
Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Tonight Show Life Coach (Bill Burr); Old Dominion performed "Never Be Sorry"
1385AJanuary 12, 2021 (2021-01-12)Anne Hathaway, Lilly SinghJazmine Sullivan
Tariq makes fun of comedy sketch; Tonight Show Best Worst First (Anne Hathaway); Jazmine Sullivan performed "Girl Like Me"
1386AJanuary 13, 2021 (2021-01-13)Riz Ahmed, Angela BassettJacob Collier featuring Mahalia
Tonight Show Picture This; Freestylin' with The Roots; Jacob Collier featuring Mahalia performed "All I Need"
1387AJanuary 14, 2021 (2021-01-14)Anthony Mackie, Cristin MiliotiRico Nasty
Simply the Best; Tonight Show #hashtags: #DescribeATVShowBadly; Hey Robot... (Anthony Mackie); Rico Nasty performed "OHFR?"
1388AJanuary 15, 2021 (2021-01-15)Nicole Kidman, Cole SprouseHenry Hall
Jimmy and The Roots performed "Drivers License" as a sea shanty; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show 50 Yes or No's (Nicole Kidman); Henry Hall performed "Alive, Annoyed"
1389AJanuary 18, 2021 (2021-01-18)Alex Rodriguez, Spike LeeJimmy Jam and Terry Lewis featuring Babyface
Tariq's segment has been cut (Tariq and Jimmy performed "Just Once"). Note: All previous entries used this song; mistakenly put as an original song; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Tonight Show Singing Whisper Challenge (Alex Rodriguez); Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis featuring Babyface performed "He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It"
1390AJanuary 19, 2021 (2021-01-19)Dakota Johnson, Yara ShahidiTate McRae
Tonight Show Tariq's Irk List; Dakota Settles It (Dakota Johnson); Tate McRae performed "You Broke Me First"
1391AJanuary 20, 2021 (2021-01-20)Martin Scorsese & Fran Lebowitz, Pete Buttigieg, Hunter SchaferPlayboi Carti
Tonight Show News & Improved; Playboi Carti performed "Slayer"
1392AJanuary 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)Shaquille O'Neal, Alison BriePa Salieu
Normal Tweet; Tariq has buyers' remorse on a face tattoo; Lubalin performed "Turning Random Internet Drama into Songs Part 4" (appearance by Alison Brie); Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyWorstCar; Tonight Show Guess the Impression (Shaquille O'Neal); Pa Salieu performed "Frontline"
1393AJanuary 22, 2021 (2021-01-22)Rosario Dawson, Daveed DiggsAmanda Shires featuring Jason Isbell
No Time to Die Title Changes; Tariq has buyers' remorse on a face tattoo; Captain Kirk Douglas debuts his own Gibson SG guitar; Tonight Show Fast Stats; Thank You Notes; Know Your Better Half (Rosario Dawson, Senator Cory Booker); Amanda Shires featuring Jason Isbell performed "The Problem"
1394AJanuary 25, 2021 (2021-01-25)Jared Leto, Jane LynchJade Bird
Uhh... I Have Some Questions; Tariq has a problem with historically inaccurate TV series; Jimmy cleans up Steve Kornacki's office; Tonight Show Battle of the Instant Songwriters; Tonight Show 30 Seconds to... Rematch (Jared Leto); Jade Bird performed "Headstart"
1395AJanuary 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)Susan Sarandon, J. J. WattThad Cockrell
Jimmy does Zoom interview with Vanity Fair; Tonight Show Good Name Bad Name Great Name; Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Thad Cockrell performed "Swingin'"
1396AJanuary 27, 2021 (2021-01-27)Rami Malek, Bridget EverettJesus Trejo
Tonight Show Polls; Tonight Show Audience Suggestion Box (scene from The Bachelor revoiced with Siri, Jimmy asks the camera questions, Bridgerton theme song with lyrics, Jimmy does an advertisement, Jimmy walks through a TV portal to The Drew Barrymore Show (appearance by Drew Barrymore); Bridget Everett performed "I Can See Clearly Now"
1397AJanuary 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)Keegan-Michael Key, Terry GrossFontaines D.C.
Tonight Show News Smash; Jimmy performed a song about Joe Biden; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyWorstInvention; Fontaines D.C. performed "A Hero's Death"
1398AJanuary 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)Justin Timberlake, London HughesOzuna & Anuel AA
Jimmy encourages people to wear double face masks; Jimmy calls out police officers in Paris who held a party during lockdown with 90s song titles; Thank You Notes; Ozuna & Anuel AA performed "Antes"

February

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1399AFebruary 1, 2021 (2021-02-01)Bryan Cranston, John CenaRemi Wolf
Jimmy shows the aftermath of the nor'easter outside of the building at the top of the program; Jimmy pays tribute to Ben Affleck's love of Dunkin' Donuts; Jimmy talks about a meeting with Nike, Inc.; Fancy Soaps (Bryan Cranston); Tonight Show Think Fast! (John Cena); Remi Wolf performed "Hello Hello Hello/Photo ID"
1400AFebruary 2, 2021 (2021-02-02)Drew Barrymore, Talib KweliNilüfer Yanya
Tonight Show Let's Get Siri–ous; Tonight Show Mad Lib Theater (Drew Barrymore); Nilüfer Yanya performed "Crash"
1401AFebruary 3, 2021 (2021-02-03)Kelly Ripa, JoJo Siwa, M. Night ShyamalanN/A
Dance Battle (JoJo Siwa); Know Your Show Challenge (Kelly Ripa); debut of first footage from Old
1402AFebruary 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)Mike Myers & Dana Carvey, Camila MendesOlivia Rodrigo
Tonight Show Superlatives; Tonight Show #hashtags: #ImTheGOATOf; Tonight Show Dip Off (Tariq & Jimmy Fallon); Olivia Rodrigo performed "Drivers License"
1403AFebruary 5, 2021 (2021-02-05)Dolly Parton, Noah Centineoslowthai featuring Skepta
Puppy Predictors: Super Bowl LV Edition; Tonight Show True Confessions (Dolly Parton, Noah Centineo); slowthai featuring Skepta performed "Canceled"
1404AFebruary 8, 2021 (2021-02-08)Dave Grohl, Joel KinnamanFoo Fighters
Tariq swaps out himself with a cardboard cutout for the monologue; Tonight Show News & Improved; Foo Fighters performed "Waiting on a War"
1405AFebruary 9, 2021 (2021-02-09)Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, LaKeith Stanfield, Rob GronkowskiJoy Oladokun
Tonight Show One Word Songs (Priyanka Chopra-Jonas); Joy Oladokun performed "Breathe Again"
1406AFebruary 10, 2021 (2021-02-10)Dwayne Johnson, Daniel KaluuyaChris Stapleton
Tariq correctly guesses the title of Michelle Obama's new Netflix series; Greatest Moments in Zoom History; Jimmy performed an original song about Hi-C at McDonald's; Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Dwayne Johnson's mother makes an appearance during the interview; Bradley Constant participates in the Dwayne Johnson interview; Chris Stapleton performed "When I'm with You"
1407AFebruary 11, 2021 (2021-02-11)Cardi B, Alex MoffatLang Lang
Valentine's Day Cards; Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinALoveSong; Tonight Show Mimic Challenge (Cardi B); Lang Lang performed a medley of songs
1408AFebruary 12, 2021 (2021-02-12)Kenan Thompson, Lana CondorFireboy DML
Nicolas Cage/John Travolta Recording; The Real Bruno Mars; Jimmy performed an original song about Valentine's Day gifts; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show 5–Second Summaries (Kenan Thompson); Fireboy DML performed "Champion/Vibration"
1409AFebruary 22, 2021 (2021-02-22)Shailene Woodley, Henry Louis Gates Jr.Kenice Mobley
Tonight Show Podcasts; Tonight Show Do Not Read
1410AFebruary 23, 2021 (2021-02-23)Tom Holland, Andra DayAndra Day
Tonight Show Let's Get Siri–ous; Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan impromptu interview during the monologue (Jimmy portrays Springsteen and Dylan); Tonight Show Bad Signs; Tonight Show Instant Spoilers (Tom Holland); Andra Day performed "Strange Fruit/Tigress & Tweed"
1411AFebruary 24, 2021 (2021-02-24)Awkwafina, Ava DuVernay, Mary McCartneyChloe x Halle
Jimmy portrays Joe Biden in audio of bilateral meeting; Jimmy announces non-dairy and cookie dough chunk versions of his Ben & Jerry's ice cream; Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Chloe x Halle performed "Ungodly Hour"
1412AFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)Eddie Murphy, Eve HewsonThe Kid LAROI
Tariq criticizes and guesses Jimmy's monologue joke; Eddie Murphy recounts memories of people he's met; The Kid LAROI performed "Without You"
1413AFebruary 26, 2021 (2021-02-26)Queen Latifah, Paris HiltonThe Network
Greatest Moments in Zoom History; Thank You Notes; The Network performed "Threat Level Midnight"

March

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1414AMarch 1, 2021 (2021-03-01)John Legend, Jermaine FowlerArlo Parks
Jimmy looks back on one year of quarantine (parody of "Belle", appearance by John Legend); Tonight Show Can It Be Ballad–ed (John Legend); Arlo Parks performed "Black Dog"
1415AMarch 2, 2021 (2021-03-02)Nick Jonas, Rita OraRita Ora
Pickup Lines; Tonight Show News & Improved; Freestylin' with The Roots; Tonight Show Singing Whisper Challenge (Nick Jonas); Rita Ora performed "Bang Bang"
1416AMarch 3, 2021 (2021-03-03)Leslie Jones, Elizabeth OlsenNicky Jam & Romeo Santos
Cereal Mashups; Jimmy carries on a conversation with Tariq; What Are You Doing Wednesday; FallonVision (Elizabeth Olsen, Kathryn Hahn); Nicky Jam & Romeo Santos performed "Fan de Tus Fotos"
1417AMarch 4, 2021 (2021-03-04)Tracy Morgan, Sam HeughanPete Lee
What Members of the House Did on Their Day Off; Jimmy performed an ode to dollar stores; Tonight Show #hashtags: #RealLifePlotTwist; Tonight Show Box of Lies (Tracy Morgan)
1418AMarch 5, 2021 (2021-03-05)Amanda Seyfried, Omar SyLil Durk featuring 6lack
Jimmy portrays Joe Biden in footage of a meeting with the House; Tonight Show TikTok Tributes; Thank You Notes; One Word Songs (Amanda Seyfried); Lil Durk featuring 6lack performed "Still Trappin'/Stay Down"
1419AMarch 8, 2021 (2021-03-08)Amy Poehler, Courtney B. VanceWillie Jones
British royal family Phone Call; Tonight Show Film Fest; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Tonight Show Instant Spoilers (Amy Poehler); Willie Jones performed "American Dream"
1420AMarch 9, 2021 (2021-03-09)Chrissy Teigen, Rory McIlroyPink Sweat$ featuring Kehlani
News Radio; Tonight Show Film Fest; Tonight Show Rap Remix; Jimmy tries Chrissy Teigen's products from Cravings by Chrissy Teigen; Tonight Show Best Worst First (Chrissy Teigen); Pink Sweat$ featuring Kehlani performed "At My Worst"
1421AMarch 10, 2021 (2021-03-10)Norman Reedus, Charli & Dixie D'AmelioMike Vecchione
Jimmy portrays Joe Biden in audio of a visit to a hardware store; Tonight Show Good Name Bad Name Great Name; Tonight Show Audience Suggestion Box (Jimmy uses an app to make politicians sing, Jimmy uses a green tube to visit Don Lemon on the set of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon to celebrate Mario Day, Jimmy denies that there is a pot of gold hidden in 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Jimmy and The Roots eatbox, Norman Reedus' Guide to Motorcycle Sounds, Jimmy throws a boomerang); Know Your Sis (Charli & Dixie D'Amelio)
1422AMarch 11, 2021 (2021-03-11)Jennifer Garner, Don LemonAdrianne Lenker
Fact Vs. Fiction; Tonight Show Film Fest; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyFamilyIsWeird; Tonight Show Random Instrument Challenge (Jennifer Garner); Adrianne Lenker performed "Dragon Eyes"
1423AMarch 12, 2021 (2021-03-12)Nick Offerman, Hailey BieberFreddie Gibbs featuring The Alchemist
Jimmy and Tariq have an argument; Jimmy breaks down how to spend the $1400 stimulus checks; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Film Fest; Tonight Show True Confessions (Nick Offerman, Hailey Bieber); Freddie Gibbs featuring The Alchemist performed "Scottie Beam"
1424AMarch 15, 2021 (2021-03-15)John Oliver, Brian Tyree HenryJapanese Breakfast
Donald Trump Video; Tonight Show Drop It In; Hey Robot... (John Oliver); Japanese Breakfast performed "Be Sweet"
1425AMarch 16, 2021 (2021-03-16)Benedict Cumberbatch, Madelaine PetschRosé
Heinz Condiment Name Combos; Jimmy and Nick Jonas performed "Three Dots"; Tonight Show Out of Contexts; Tonight Show A to Z (Benedict Cumberbatch); Rosé performed "On the Ground"
1426AMarch 17, 2021 (2021-03-17)Jerry Seinfeld, Taylor KinneyCamilo
Tonight Show News Smash; Tonight Show #hashtags: #PartyFail; Tonight Show Life Coach with Jerry Seinfeld (Jerry Seinfeld); Camilo performed "Ropa Cara" ; Jimmy and Tariq have a Guinness pouring contest
1427AMarch 18, 2021 (2021-03-18)Michelle Obama, Guy RazEdie Brickell & New Bohemians
Tonight Show Sorry! Wrong Zoom (Michelle Obama); Tonight Show Michelle Obama Settles It (Michelle Obama); Edie Brickell & New Bohemians performed "Stubborn Love"
1428EMarch 19, 2021 (2021-03-19)Matthew McConaughey, Megan RapinoeMorris Day featuring Trinidad Jame$
Jimmy broadcasts near his house; the night's broadcast is sponsored by Feeding America and State Farm; Thank You Notes; Ask the Fallons; Morris Day featuring Trinidad Jame$ performed "Headrush"; Jimmy goes back to the set and sees Steve Higgins for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown
1429March 22, 2021 (2021-03-22)Tracee Ellis Ross, Andy CohenAaron Frazer
Note: First broadcast back in Studio 6B since the COVID-19 lockdown; return to the set; audience for the week is made up of first responders and health care workers; Steve Higgins is back in over a year; Tonight Show News Radio; Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Tonight Show One Second Reality TV Quiz (Andy Cohen); Aaron Frazer performed "Lover Girl"
1430March 23, 2021 (2021-03-23)Chelsea Handler, Russell BrandMary Beth Barone
Tonight Show Polls; Tonight Show Why Is Your Pet Better Than Me?; Tonight Show Wheel of Opinions (Chelsea Handler); Russell Brand's dog makes an appearance during the interview; Russell Brand shows Jimmy a breathing exercise
1431March 24, 2021 (2021-03-24)Alexander Skarsgård, Karol GKarol G
Tonight Show News Flub Final Four; Jimmy breaks down the cost of Disney+ Premier Access Vs. going out to a movie theater; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyWeirdSuperstition; Alexander Skarsgård shows his drawings; Karol G performed "El Barco"
1432March 25, 2021 (2021-03-25)Maya Rudolph, Christopher Meloni24kGoldn
Tonight Show Tariq's Irk List; Tonight Show Mimic Challenge (Maya Rudolph); 24kGoldn performed "3, 2, 1"
1433March 26, 2021 (2021-03-26)Viola Davis, Addison RaeAddison Rae
Tonight Show Remix; Thank You Notes; Addison Rae teaches Jimmy eight TikTok dances; Addison Rae performed "Obsessed"

April

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1434April 5, 2021 (2021-04-05)Milo Ventimiglia, The Lucas BrothersLil Tjay featuring 6LACK
People Who Won't Be Winning the Mask Innovation Challenge; TikTok creators chat with Jimmy; Tonight Show Emotional Interview (Milo Ventimiglia); Lil Tjay featuring 6LACK performed "Calling My Phone"
1435April 6, 2021 (2021-04-06)Pete Davidson, Gaten MatarazzoGlass Animals
Tonight Show News Radio; Tonight Show Random Instrument Challenge (Pete Davidson); Glass Animals performed "Heat Waves"
1436April 7, 2021 (2021-04-07)Denis Leary, Cristin MiliotiRod Wave
Jimmy portrays Joe Biden in audio footage; Sylvester Stallone/Bob Dylan/Bruce Springsteen impromtu interview (Jimmy portrays all); Tonight Show #hashtags: #MySignatureMove; The Yahoo! Answers Lounge Singers (Jimmy Fallon & Cristin Milioti); Rod Wave performed "Tombstone"
1437April 8, 2021 (2021-04-08)Carey Mulligan, Caleb McLaughlinKali Uchis
Mike Pence Memoir Titles; Mike Pence Leaked Audiobook Recording (Jimmy portrays Pence); Tonight Show Search It & Reverse It; Tonight Show Box of Lies (Carey Mulligan); Kali Uchis performed "Telepatía"
1438April 9, 2021 (2021-04-09)Demi Lovato, Alan KimDemi Lovato
Tonight Show News Smash; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Cake Off (Jimmy Fallon & Tariq); Tonight Show One Word Songs (Demi Lovato); Demi Lovato performed "Dancing with the Devil"
1439April 12, 2021 (2021-04-12)Snoop Dogg, H.E.R.H.E.R.
Robert De Niro in Big Trailer; Tonight Show Good Name Bad Name Great Name; Tonight Show Best Friends Challenge (Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart); H.E.R. performed "Fight for You"
1440April 13, 2021 (2021-04-13)Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Phoebe RobinsonCeleste
Government Compromises; Usher Phone Call; Tonight Show News & Improved; Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Face It Challenge (Joseph Gordon-Levitt); Celeste performed "Love Is Back"
1441April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)Allison Janney, Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùPooh Shiesty
Tariq is upset about the many shortages due to the pandemic; Missing Rabbit Posters; Fact Vs. Fiction; Freestylin' with The Roots; Tonight Show Dramatic Mom Texts (Allison Janney); Pooh Shiesty performed "Back in Blood"
1442April 15, 2021 (2021-04-15)Ice-T, Mike BirbigliaOrlando Leyba
F9 Trailer; Tonight Show Among Us (Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, The Roots, Victoria Tran, Sykkuno, Valkyrae & Corpse Husband); Tonight Show #hashtags: #DescribeAMovieBadly; Ice-T discusses his thoughts behind his tweets
1443April 16, 2021 (2021-04-16)Russell Wilson & Ciara, Eiza GonzálezJon Pardi
White Claw Hard Seltzer Vs. White Claw Surge; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Jinx Challenge (Russell Wilson & Ciara); Jon Pardi performed "Tequila Little Time"
1444April 19, 2021 (2021-04-19)Michael Strahan, Tig NotaroEmmy Blotnick
Everyone says what their special order is at McDonald's; Golf Pong (Michael Strahan)
1445April 20, 2021 (2021-04-20)Jane Fonda, Robin Thede, Joy ReidAlanis Morissette
Jimmy addresses the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd at the top of the program; Tonight Show Best Worst First (Jane Fonda); Alanis Morissette performed "I Miss the Band"
1446April 21, 2021 (2021-04-21)Elisabeth Moss, James CameronCarlos Vives featuring Ricky Martin
New Pilot Questionnaire; Tonight Show Audience Suggestion Box (Jimmy & The Roots shows pictures of themselves from kindergarten, Let's Get Siri–ous: Oscar Edition, everyone does horse impressions, Jimmy DVRs the show, Jimmy shows an MCU recap, Mortal Prombat); Carlos Vives featuring Ricky Martin performed "Canción Bonita"
1447April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)Kevin Bacon, Simone BilesRitt Momney
Politician Statements; Product Placement in Classic Films; Tariq's Teachable Moment; Tonight Show #hashtags: #StonerThoughts; First Drafts of Rock (Kevin Bacon); Ritt Momney performed "Put Your Records On"
1448April 23, 2021 (2021-04-23)Anna Kendrick, Wayne FedermanMasked Wolf
Steve Higgins wears Kiss makeup; Tonight Show Popular Mathematics; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Sing It Like (Anna Kendrick); Masked Wolf performed "Astronaut in the Ocean"
1449April 26, 2021 (2021-04-26)Magic Johnson, Roger DaltreyMoneybagg Yo
Uhh... I Have Some Questions; Jimmy Fallon, Justin Bieber & The Roots sing "Peaches" with classroom instruments; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Tonight Show First Draft Pick (Magic Johnson); Moneybagg Yo performed "Time Today/Hard for the Next"
1450April 27, 2021 (2021-04-27)Michael Che, Kate UptonNicki Nicole with special guest Lunay
United States Congress Census 2020; Tonight Show News from the Future; Tonight Show Wheel of Opinions (Michael Che); Nicki Nicole with special guest Lunay performed "Wapo Traketero/No Toque Mi Naik"
1451April 28, 2021 (2021-04-28)Luke Bryan, Brian ReganRupi Kaur
Joe Biden Presidential Address Moments (Jimmy portrays Biden); Tonight Show Screengrabs; Tonight Show Singing Whisper Challenge (Luke Bryan)
1452April 29, 2021 (2021-04-29)Michael B. Jordan, Nate BargatzeCoi Leray
Crew Epilogues; Fast Stats; Tonight Show #hashtags: #WhyImSingle; Tonight Show Word Sneak (Michael B. Jordan); Coi Leray performed "No More Parties"
1453April 30, 2021 (2021-04-30)James Spader, Abbi JacobsonBeach Bunny
Tonight Show Puppy Predictors: 2021 Kentucky Derby Edition; Thank You Notes; Beach Bunny performed "Cloud Nine"

May

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1454May 3, 2021 (2021-05-03)Vince Vaughn, Aidy BryantGirl in Red
Gerber Commercial; Hey, At Least I'm Not That Guy; Tonight Show Supermom Surprise; Jimmy counts down the top/bottom songs on the charts; Tonight Show 5–Second Summaries (Vince Vaughn); Girl in Red performed "Serotonin"
1455May 4, 2021 (2021-05-04)Andrew Garfield, Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, Busy PhilippsThomas Rhett
Fact Vs. Fiction; Tonight Show Supermom Surprise; Tonight Show Rap Remix; Tonight Show One–Second Viral Video Quiz (Andrew Garfield); Thomas Rhett performed "Country Again"
1456May 5, 2021 (2021-05-05)Channing Tatum, Josh DuhamelJoyelle Nicole Johnson
Jimmy, The Roots & Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Philipps performed "Wannabe"; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MomQuotes; Tonight Show Kid Recipes (Channing Tatum)
1457May 6, 2021 (2021-05-06)Jessica Alba, Marc MaronSech
Tonight Show News Smash; Tonight Show Supermom Surprise; What's Behind Me (Jessica Alba); Sech performed "Sal y Perrea"
1458May 7, 2021 (2021-05-07)Jessica Biel & Chiara Aurelia, Nick ThuneMad Foxes
Zales Commercial; Tariq is upset about everything being pulled; Mother's Day Coupons; Tonight Show Supermom Surprise; Thank You Notes; Nick Thune tries out new comedy material; Mad Foxes performed "Crystal Glass"
1459May 10, 2021 (2021-05-10)Leslie Jones, X GonzálezWeezer
Tariq's segment has been cut (Tariq and Jimmy performed "Just Once"); Tonight Show Bad Signs; Tonight Show Life Coach with Leslie Jones (Leslie Jones); Weezer performed "All the Good Ones"
1460May 11, 2021 (2021-05-11)Joel McHale, ThalíaThalía
Tonight Show Polls; Tonight Show Why Is Your Pet Better Than Me?; Tonight Show A to Z (Joel McHale); Thalía performed "Mojito"
1461May 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)Dave Chappelle, Nikki GlaserJ.Period featuring Black Thought & Tiffany Gouché with narration by Dave Chappelle
Republican Statements; Tonight Show News Radio; Tonight Show Dave Chappelle Settles It (Dave Chappelle); J.Period featuring Black Thought & Tiffany Gouché with narration by Dave Chappelle performed "All In Your Head"
1462May 13, 2021 (2021-05-13)Keegan-Michael Key, Zoey DeutchConway the Machine featuring J.I.D & Ludacris
Joe Biden Congress Meeting (Jimmy portrays Biden); Greatest Moments in Zoom History; Tonight Show News & Improved; Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinATVShow; Conway the Machine featuring J.I.D & Ludacris performed "Scatterbrained"
1463May 14, 2021 (2021-05-14)Chance the Rapper, Fred ArmisenAlan Jackson
Mask Memories; Jimmy and Tariq lip sync "Without You"; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Auto–Tune Up (Chance the Rapper); Alan Jackson performed "Way Down in My Whiskey"
1464May 17, 2021 (2021-05-17)Pink, Eric BanaNatti Natasha featuring Becky G
Politician Spending; Tonight Show Podcasts; Tonight Show Misname That Song (Pink); Natti Natasha featuring Becky G performed "Ram Pam Pam"
1465May 18, 2021 (2021-05-18)Chris Rock, WILLOWWILLOW featuring Travis Barker
Normal Vs. Not Normal; Tariq correctly guesses the sketch (Giuliani Slogans); Tonight Show True Confessions (Chris Rock, 21 Savage); WILLOW featuring Travis Barker performed "Transparent Soul"
1466May 19, 2021 (2021-05-19)Blake Shelton, Fran LebowitzRegard, Troye Sivan and Tate McRae
Inspiring Words from Your Commander in Chief; Joe Biden Factory Tour Audio (Jimmy portrays Biden); Tonight Show #hashtags: #MisheardLyrics; Tonight Show Jinx Challenge (Blake Shelton & Kelly Clarkson Vs. Jimmy Fallon & Tariq); Regard, Troye Sivan and Tate McRae performed "You"
1467May 20, 2021 (2021-05-20)Tina Fey, Wyatt CenacDayglow
Lil John/Usher/DJ Khaled Recording; Vaccine Incentives; Tonight Show Random Instrument Challenge (Tina Fey); Dayglow performed "Close to You"
1468May 21, 2021 (2021-05-21)Constance Wu, Bowen YangLord Huron featuring Allison Ponthier
Dating App Badges; Tariq Proves His Case/Jimmy Proves His Case; Tonight Show Picture This; Thank You Notes; Lord Huron featuring Allison Ponthier performed "I Lied"
1469May 24, 2021 (2021-05-24)Dave Grohl, Lil Nas XBlake Shelton
Dave Grohl co-hosts the broadcast; Dave Grohl performed "Best of You" remixed; Tonight Show Off Songs Song Off (Dave Grohl); Commercial Jingles (Dave Grohl); Blake Shelton performed "Minimum Wage"
1470May 25, 2021 (2021-05-25)Kevin Hart, Chrissy MetzSt. Vincent
Tonight Show Good Name Bad Name Great Name; Freestylin' with The Roots; St. Vincent performed "Down"
1471May 26, 2021 (2021-05-26)Sofía Vergara, Jack AntonoffBleachers
Fact Vs. Fiction; Tonight Show #hashtags: #CollegeInSixWords; Tonight Show Piece of Cake Trivia (Sofía Vergara); Bleachers performed "How Dare You Want More"
1472May 27, 2021 (2021-05-27)Michael Douglas, Billy PorterMustafa
HBO Max Friends Plans; Vaccine Incentives; Tonight Show Sponsors; Tonight Show BBQ Off (appearance by Claire Saffitz); Steve Higgins and Questlove try the BBQ; Mustafa performed "What About Heaven"
1473May 28, 2021 (2021-05-28)Julianne Moore, Dave BautistaTwenty One Pilots
Bad BBQ Clues and Warnings; Tonight Show Tiny Song; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Mad Lib Theater (Julianne Moore); Twenty One Pilots performed "Shy Away"

June

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1474June 7, 2021 (2021-06-07)Robert De Niro, Anthony RamosAnne-Marie & Niall Horan
Note: First full capacity audience since the COVID-19 pandemic began; Men's Warehouse Ad; Tonight Show News Radio; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Anne-Marie & Niall Horan performed "Our Song"
1475June 8, 2021 (2021-06-08)Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phoebe DynevorSharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen
Let's Get Siri–ous; Greatest Moments in Zoom History; Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy sing about the Broadway industry reopening in September, performing "Broadway's Back!" (appearances by Olga Merediz, Phylicia Rashad, Kristin Chenoweth, Christopher Jackson, Laura Benanti and Jimmy Smits); Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen performed "Like I Used To"
1476June 9, 2021 (2021-06-09)Kristen Bell, Dane DeHaanMigos
Joe Biden Goals; Charles Rettig Statements; F9 Cannes Film Festival Trailer; Tonight Show News & Improved; Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Tonight Show You Can Only Keep One (Kristen Bell); Migos performed "Avalanche"
1477June 10, 2021 (2021-06-10)Jason Momoa, Rose ByrneClairo
British Vs. Joe Biden Slang; Fast Stats; Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinASportsTeam; Water War (Jason Momoa); Clairo performed "Blouse"
1478June 11, 2021 (2021-06-11)Kathryn Hahn, Jon M. ChuPolo G
Tiny Song; Tonight Show Sponsors; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Emotional Interview (Kathryn Hahn); Polo G performed "Rap Star"
1479June 14, 2021 (2021-06-14)Ethan Hawke, Ilana GlazerJack Ingram, Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall
The Queen's Diary; Joe Biden NATO Summit Audio (Jimmy portrays Biden); Tonight Show Polls; Jimmy counts down the top/bottom songs on the charts; Tonight Show 5–Second Summaries (Ethan Hawke); Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall performed "Two-Step Down to Texas"
1480June 15, 2021 (2021-06-15)Salma Hayek, Dr. Anthony FauciJessie Ware
Let's Get Siri–ous; YouTube Videos; Tonight Show #hashtags: #Dadvice; Tonight Show Whisper Challenge (Salma Hayek); Jessie Ware performed "Remember Where You Are"
1481June 16, 2021 (2021-06-16)Seth Meyers, Annie MurphyColdplay
Tonight Show Tariq's Irk List; Tonight Show True Confessions (Seth Meyers, Annie Murphy); Coldplay performed "Higher Power"
1482June 17, 2021 (2021-06-17)Helen Mirren, Kenya BarrisNoel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Kushner's Book Titles; Travel Posters; Unpopular Father's Day Cards; Thank You Notes; Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds performed "We're On Our Way Now"
1483June 21, 2021 (2021-06-21)Scarlett Johansson, QuestloveGraham Kay
Audience no longer needs to wear masks; Celebrity Quotes; Fake/Real Amazon.com Reviews; Tonight Show Why Is Your Pet Better Than Me?; Tonight Show One–Second Marvel Quiz (Scarlett Johansson)
1484June 22, 2021 (2021-06-22)Vin Diesel, Riley KeoughModest Mouse
Questlove and Tariq re-enact a scene from The Bachelorette; Kristen Bell and Jimmy sing about dogs; Freestylin' with The Roots; Vin Diesel thanks fans for the success of the Fast & Furious franchise on the 20th anniversary of the release of the original film; Modest Mouse performed "We Are Between"
1485June 23, 2021 (2021-06-23)John Cena, Henry WinklerMajid Jordan
Republican Body Doubles; Things You Should Avoid Saying on Tinder Hot Takes; Tonight Show Popular Mathematics; Tonight Show #hashtags: #WeddingFail; Tonight Show 30 Seconds To... (John Cena); Tonight Show Wheel of Opinions (Henry Winkler); Majid Jordan performed "Waves of Blue"
1486June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)Jon Hamm, OzunaRojo Perez
Joe Biden: Whisper–in–Chief; Uhh... I Have Some Questions; Fact Vs. Fiction; Jimmy plays Mario Golf: Super Rush with Collin Morikawa; Egg Russian Roulette (Jon Hamm)
1487June 25, 2021 (2021-06-25)Charlize Theron, Willie NelsonBeabadoobee
The Extremely Eccentric Mini Planet; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Beabadoobee performed "Last Day on Earth"

July

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1488July 12, 2021 (2021-07-12)Tom Hiddleston, Tig NotaroGoldLink featuring Flo Milli
Joe Biden's Summer Reading List; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Tonight Show Mimic Challenge (Tom Hiddleston); GoldLink featuring Flo Milli performed "Raindrops"
1489July 13, 2021 (2021-07-13)BTS, Édgar RamírezBTS
Tonight Show Sponsors; Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinAMovie; BTS responds to rumors about themselves; BTS performed "Permission to Dance"
1490July 14, 2021 (2021-07-14)Don Cheadle, Cecily StrongBTS
Sleepy World Leader of the Night: Angela Merkel Edition; Tennessee State Mottos; Greatest Moments in Zoom History; The Tonight Show Fallon Summer Reads; Something Stupid with Cecily Strong (Cecily Strong); BTS performed "Butter"
1491July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)Mark Wahlberg, Mark HamillJohn Mayer
Steve Mnuchin Statements; Tariq is upset about everything being recalled; Jimmy uses his Amazon Alexa to become Shaquille O'Neal's voice (guest appearance by Shaquille O'Neal); Tonight Show News Radio; The Tonight Show Fallon Summer Reads; Tonight Show Know Your Role (Mark Hamill); John Mayer performed "Shouldn't Matter but It Does"
1492July 19, 2021 (2021-07-19)Dwayne Johnson, Joshua JacksonSwedish House Mafia featuring Ty Dolla $ign & 070 Shake
Bruce Springsteen Phone Call; Tonight Show Florida News Roulette; The Tonight Show Fallon Summer Reads; Tonight Show Screengrabs; Swedish House Mafia featuring Ty Dolla $ign & 070 Shake performed "Lifetime/It Gets Better"; a clip from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is shown featuring Jeff Goldblum and Biz Markie at the end of the broadcast as a tribute to Markie, who died the Friday before the original broadcast of the episode.
1493July 20, 2021 (2021-07-20)Jonas Brothers, Zoe Lister-JonesOmar Apollo
Jimmy sees how many jokes he can tell in 30 seconds; Let's Get Siri–ous; The Tonight Show Fallon Summer Reads; Tonight Show Picture This; Tonight Show #hashtags: #DescribeASportBadly; Tonight Show Sing It Like (Jonas Brothers); Omar Apollo performed "Go Away"
1494July 21, 2021 (2021-07-21)Emilia Clarke, Mark RonsonBrandi Carlile
Olympic Sport Logos with Other Meanings; Airline Slogans; Tonight Show Polls; Tonight Show Burger Off (appearance by George Motz); Around the World (Emilia Clarke); Brandi Carlile performed "Right on Time"
1495July 22, 2021 (2021-07-22)Kate Beckinsale, Fred ArmisenLeon Bridges
Ron Hobbs; Tokyo Olympics Fact Vs. Fiction; Jimmy criticizes the fact that a board game film adaptation is in development; Tonight Show Box of Lies (Kate Beckinsale); Kate Beckinsale and Jimmy wear beards; Fred Armisen plays guitar; Leon Bridges performed "Steam"
1496July 23, 2021 (2021-07-23)Matt Damon, Jason SudeikisCamila Cabello
Note: First show with both guests and musical performance in studio since the COVID-19 pandemic began; Jimmy and Tariq performed an original song about the Tokyo Olympics at the top of the program; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Will It Fit? (BTS); Camila Cabello performed "Don't Go Yet"

August

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1497August 9, 2021 (2021-08-09)Billie Eilish, Abigail BreslinBillie Eilish
Tonight Show Sponsors; Tonight Show Why Is Your Pet Better Than Me?; Billie Eilish performed "Happier Than Ever"
1498August 10, 2021 (2021-08-10)Barbra Streisand, Marlon WayansSnoh Aalegra
Let's Get Siri–ous; Questlove and Tariq re-enact a scene from The Bachelorette; Tonight Show News & Improved; Tonight Show Podcasts; Snoh Aalegra performed "Lost You"
1499August 11, 2021 (2021-08-11)Billy Crystal, Katie Ledecky, Jean Hanff KorelitzJackie Fabulous
Tonight Show Good Name Bad Name Great Name; Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinABook
1500August 12, 2021 (2021-08-12)Kit Harington, Miranda CosgroveDuran Duran
National Weather Service Heat Advisory Tips; Jimmy thanks the crew, Steve Higgins and The Roots on 1500 episodes; A Look Back at 1500 Episodes; Tonight Show News Radio; Thank You Notes; Straight Up Goes for It (Kit Harington); Duran Duran performed "Invisible"
1501August 16, 2021 (2021-08-16)Melissa McCarthy, Jai CourtneyLittle Simz
Real Vs. Fake Vaccine Cards; Tariq is upset about things being recalled; Hey Robot... (Melissa McCarthy); Little Simz performed "Woman"
1502August 17, 2021 (2021-08-17)Michael Shannon, Paris HiltonCourtney Barnett
Spirit Airlines Profit Losses; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MySummerInSixWords; Jimmy gives Michael Shannon a t-shirt; Michael Shannon tries to throw a pen into the mouth of a Hashtag the Panda plush toy; Tonight Show Slow Turn Tiny Nod (Michael Shannon); Courtney Barnett performed "Rae Street"
1503August 18, 2021 (2021-08-18)Michael Keaton, Heidi KlumVince Staples featuring Fousheé
Extra Hotel Charges; Books About Trump; Freestylin' with The Roots; Michael Keaton and Jimmy exchange signed tissues; German Word Quiz (Heidi Klum); Vince Staples featuring Fousheé performed "Take Me Home"
1504August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19)Octavia Spencer, CommonCommon featuring Black Thought and Seun Kuti
Jimmy uses Netflix series to talk about a Netflix news story; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Rap Remix (Common); Common featuring Black Thought and Seun Kuti performed "When We Move"
1505August 23, 2021 (2021-08-23)Kelly Clarkson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIBakar
Tonight Show News Smash; Mike Richards' personal Jeopardy! categories; Jimmy counts down the top/bottom songs on the chart (Bottom of the Charts); Bakar performed "The Mission"
1506August 24, 2021 (2021-08-24)Andy Samberg, Madelyn ClineAndrea Bocelli
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Ad; Tonight Show Popular Mathematics; Tonight Show Misname That Song (Andy Samberg); Andrea Bocelli performed "You'll Never Walk Alone"
1507August 25, 2021 (2021-08-25)Molly Shannon, Eugenio DerbezChvrches
Greatest Moments in Zoom History; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyTeacherIsFunny; Cry Off (Molly Shannon); Chvrches performed "Good Girls"
1508August 26, 2021 (2021-08-26)Camila Cabello, Ryan TedderOneRepublic
Ebola Farms Baked Goods Ad; Congressmen Facial Recognition; Tonight Show Polls; Thank You Notes; OneRepublic performed "Someday"

September

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1509September 7, 2021 (2021-09-07)Trevor Noah, Beanie FeldsteinGorillaz featuring AJ Tracey
Paramount Pictures/Statue Statements; Jeff Bezos Statements; Tonight Show Sponsors; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Tonight Show First Try (Trevor Noah); Gorillaz featuring AJ Tracey performed "Jimmy Jimmy"
1510September 8, 2021 (2021-09-08)Pete Davidson, Meredith HagnerBaby Keem
Tonight Show News & Improved; Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Tonight Show Wheel of Opinions (Pete Davidson, appearance by Jon Stewart); Baby Keem performed "Issues"
1511September 9, 2021 (2021-09-09)John Cena, J BalvinJ Balvin
Jimmy is stuck in the Matrix in the cold open after The Matrix Resurrections trailer dropped; Jimmy performed an original song about the NFL; Tonight Show Superlatives; Tonight Show #hashtags: #FootballRaps; Facebreakers (John Cena); J Balvin teaches Jimmy a dance; J Balvin performed "In da Getto"
1512September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)Reese Witherspoon, Simu LiuLisa
Fact Vs. Fiction; Thank You Notes; Lisa performed "Lalisa"
1513September 13, 2021 (2021-09-13)Andrew Garfield, Patton OswaltLittle Shop of Horrors
Jimmy performed an original song about New York City; Tonight Show Good Name Bad Name Great Name; Tonight Show Screengrabs; Little Shop of Horrors performed "Little Shop of Horrors/Skid Row (Downtown)"
1514September 14, 2021 (2021-09-14)Kendall Jenner, Antoni PorowskiTina: The Tina Turner Musical
Fast Stats; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyWeirdRoommate; Tonight Show Who Said It (Kendall Jenner); Jimmy brings out a cardboard cutout of Antoni Porowski; Tina: The Tina Turner Musical performed "Private Dancer"
1515September 15, 2021 (2021-09-15)Ben Platt, JoJo SiwaBen Platt
Tariq and Jimmy rap about chicken; Tariq is upset about things being recalled; Tonight Show Fast Dance Off (JoJo Siwa); Ben Platt performed "Waving Through the Window"
1516September 16, 2021 (2021-09-16)Amy Adams, Billy CrudupSix
Jimmy tries to log in to his Microsoft account; Tonight Show Podcasts; Six performed "Ex-Wives"
1517September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)Jennifer Aniston, Amandla StenbergWicked
Tonight Show News Smash; Insurrectionist Signs; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; This Just In (Jennifer Aniston); Wicked performed "Popular/The Wizard and I"
1518September 20, 2021 (2021-09-20)Hasan Minhaj, James WolkMeek Mill
Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Ad; Donald Trump's Mitch McConnell Replacement Recommendations; Tonight Show Polls; Freestylin' with The Roots; Tonight Show Life Coach with Hasan Minhaj (Hasan Minhaj); Meek Mill performed "Blue Notes II" with special appearance by Lil Uzi Vert
1519September 21, 2021 (2021-09-21)Nicole Kidman, Amanda GormanNore Davis
Google Meet Ad; Tonight Show Icebreakers; Tonight Show #hashtags: #DescribeAMovieBadly; Tonight Show The Neverwed Game (Nicole Kidman)
1520September 22, 2021 (2021-09-22)Steve Martin & Martin Short, Margaret Qualley, Dr. Jane GoodallCynthia Erivo
Steve Martin, Martin Short and Jimmy catch up backstage (Tonight Show Chess, Tonight Show Guess My Temperature, Rat Trap); Password (Margaret Qualley & Jimmy Fallon Vs. Steve Martin & Martin Short); Cynthia Erivo performed "You're Not Here"
1521September 23, 2021 (2021-09-23)Michael Strahan, Colin Quinn, Justin WillmanThe Killers
Jimmy announces the taping of the night's show around New York City at the top of the program; Mariano Rivera teaches Jimmy to pitch a baseball; Jimmy throws out the first pitch at a New York Yankees game; Jimmy goes to Madame Tussauds in New York with Michael Strahan and pranks guests before the interview; Colin Quinn and Jimmy have pizza at Joe & Pat's in Staten Island; The Roots and Jimmy visit Coney Island in Brooklyn where Justin Willman performs a magic trick; The Killers performed "Dying Breed" at the Top of the Rock
1522September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24)Andy Cohen, Alessia CaraAlessia Cara
Hot Sax; Mario Voice Casting Audition Reel; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Wheel of Musical Impressions (Alessia Cara); Tonight Show Who Said It? (Andy Cohen); Alessia Cara performed "Best Days"
1523September 27, 2021 (2021-09-27)Snoop Dogg, Chris ColferMickey Guyton
Pfizer CEO Statement; Tonight Show Sponsors; Tonight Show Why Is Your Pet Better Than Me?; Tonight Show One–Second Songs (Snoop Dogg); Mickey Guyton performed "Lay It on Me"
1524September 28, 2021 (2021-09-28)Jake Gyllenhaal, Karamo BrownG-Eazy featuring Demi Lovato
Jimmy, Questlove and Steve Higgins tell each other what they are watching; Tonight Show Bad Signs; G-Eazy featuring Demi Lovato performed "Breakdown"
1525September 29, 2021 (2021-09-29)Maluma, Michael GandolfiniGIVĒON
Congressmen/Senator Job Applications; The Bachelor Potential Host Questions; Tariq loves coffee; Tonight Show Popular Mathematics; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MakeASongAboutFall; Tonight Show One Word Songs (Maluma); GIVĒON performed "For Tonight"
1526September 30, 2021 (2021-09-30)Jeff Daniels, Chloe FinemanThe Flaming Lips
Congressmen Statements; Brady's Fashion Lines; Tonight Show Pizza Off (appearance by Scott Wiener); Tonight Show Interview of Impressions (Chloe Fineman); The Flaming Lips performed "Mother I've Taken LSD"

October

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1527October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)Jerry Seinfeld, Léa SeydouxTWICE
New England Patriots Fan Signs; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Lego Seinfeld (Jerry Seinfeld); TWICE performed "The Feels"
1528October 4, 2021 (2021-10-04)Seth Meyers, Cobie SmuldersFarruko
The Roots have purchased the Folgers Coffee jingle and have buyers' remorse; Squid Game Spin-Off; Jimmy counts down the top/bottom songs on the chart (Bottom of the Charts); Catchphrase (Seth Meyers & Cobie Smulders Vs. Jimmy Fallon & Tariq); Farruko performed "Pepas"
1529October 5, 2021 (2021-10-05)Queen Latifah, Kaitlyn DeverChris Stapleton
Facebook Statement; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Tonight Show Best Friends Challenge (Queen Latifah); Chris Stapleton performed "You Should Probably Leave"
1530October 6, 2021 (2021-10-06)Anthony Anderson, The Cast of Squid GameCharli XCX
Squid Game Subtitles; Bill de Blasio Mayoral Slogans; Tariq is tired of the news (News Alert); Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyCrazyInvention; Tonight Show Schoolyard Games (The Cast of Squid Game); Charli XCX performed "Good Ones"
1531October 7, 2021 (2021-10-07)Madonna, The Kids Tonight Show hostsReba McEntire
Tonight Show News Smash; Hot Goss!; Tonight Show Kid Theater (Madonna); Reba McEntire performed "Take It Back/Why Haven't I Heard from You"
1532October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)Jason Momoa, Ana de ArmasBig Red Machine
Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Box of Lies (Ana de Armas); Jimmy dresses up as Jason Momoa; Big Red Machine performed "The Ghost of Cincinnati"
1533October 11, 2021 (2021-10-11)Chelsea Handler, Finn WolfhardJames Blake featuring Slowthai
Tonight Show Picture This; Tonight Show True Confessions (Chelsea Handler, Finn Wolfhard); James Blake featuring Slowthai performed "Funeral"
1534October 12, 2021 (2021-10-12)Daniel Craig, Meghan TrainorChlöe
Tonight Show You Pick the Joke; Jimmy and Chris Stapleton performed an original song about Nancy Meyers films; Daniel Craig reminisces about his fifteen years starring in the James Bond franchise and shares a martini with Jimmy; Chlöe performed "Have Mercy"
1535October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13)Matt Damon, Ben Affleck & Nicole Holofcener, Victoria BeckhamHolly Humberstone
Uhh... I Have Some Questions; Tonight Show Can You Feel It? (Victoria Beckham); Holly Humberstone performed "Scarlett"
1536October 14, 2021 (2021-10-14)Jamie Foxx, Phoebe Robinson, William ShatnerTom Thakkar
Adele 30 Album Tracklist; The Complete Take Two (Jamie Foxx)
1537October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)Oscar Isaac, Jo FirestoneAlec Benjamin
The crew and Oscar Isaac listen to Adele; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Oscar Isaac plays guitar; Alec Benjamin performed "Older"
1538October 26, 2021 (2021-10-26)Drew Barrymore, Mo RoccaMåneskin
Tonight Show Sponsors; What's Behind Me? (Drew Barrymore); Måneskin performed "Beggin'"
1539October 27, 2021 (2021-10-27)Elton John, Ava DuVernayWalker Hayes
New Netflix Series; Tariq is upset about things being recalled; Tonight Show News Radio; Walker Hayes performed "Fancy Like"
1540October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28)Chrissy Teigen, Matthias SchweighöferSkepta
Facebook Ad; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MakeAMovieSoundScary; Tonight Show Rap Remix; Chrissy Teigen and Jimmy have a dish from her new cookbook; Tonight Show Pup Quiz (Chrissy Teigen); Matthias Schweighöfer teaches Jimmy how to dance; Skepta performed "Lit Like This"
1541October 29, 2021 (2021-10-29)Idris Elba, Keri RussellSabrina Carpenter
Candy Warning Labels; Joe Biden/Pope Francis Inner Thoughts; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show The Fastest Card in the West (Idris Elba); Sabrina Carpenter performed "Skinny Dipping"

November

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1542November 2, 2021 (2021-11-02)Kumail Nanjiani, Fred ArmisenLucy Dacus
Tonight Show Polls; Pictionary (Tariq & Fred Armisen Vs. Kumail Nanjiani & Jimmy Fallon); Fred Armisen plays guitar; Lucy Dacus performed "VBS"
1543November 3, 2021 (2021-11-03)Kristen Stewart, Bad BunnyJoyelle Nicole Johnson
Jimmy, Tariq and Steve Higgins' Inner Thoughts; Freestylin' with The Roots
1544November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)Ariana Grande, Adrien BrodyBlxst featuring Ty Dolla $ign
Aaron Rodgers Statements; CVS Pharmacy Doctor Application Questions; Dunkin' Donuts Ad; Tonight Show Good Name Bad Name Great Name; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyDreamApp; Adrien Brody does a magic trick; Blxst featuring Ty Dolla $ign performed "Chosen"
1545November 5, 2021 (2021-11-05)Kieran Culkin, D.J. "Shangela" PierceCamilo with Evaluna
Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Who Said It? (Kieran Culkin); Camilo with Evaluna performed "Índigo"
1546November 8, 2021 (2021-11-08)Michael Che, Ed Sheeran, Martha StewartSummer Walker
Vin Diesel Voicemail; Tonight Show News & Improved; Charades (Martha Stewart & Jimmy Fallon Vs. Michael Che & Ed Sheeran); Summer Walker performed "Unloyal"
1547November 9, 2021 (2021-11-09)Will Smith, Jack WhitehallNathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Tonight Show #hashtags: #TheyNeedToFix; Tonight Show Name That Song Challenge (Will Smith); Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats performed "Survivor"
1548November 10, 2021 (2021-11-10)Ryan Reynolds, Lucy Hale, BeepleSam Fender
Tonight Show News Smash; Tonight Show Sponsors; Note: Ryan Reynolds makes a surprise appearance in place of Will Ferrell, who canceled; Tonight Show You Have to Stop (Ryan Reynolds); Sam Fender performed "Spit of You"
1549November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)Taylor Swift, Colin QuinnJared Freid
Studio audience is made up of servicemen/women; Tiny Song; Box of Lies (Taylor Swift); Chris Rock makes a surprise appearance during Colin Quinn's interview
1550November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)Taraji P. Henson, Steve ZahnDamon Albarn
DJ Khaled/Lil John/Jason Derulo Phone Call; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Sing It Like (Taraji P. Henson); Damon Albarn performed "Darkness to Light"
1551November 15, 2021 (2021-11-15)Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd & Ernie Hudson, FINNEASFINNEAS
Tonight Show Pros and Cons; FINNEAS performed "Only a Lifetime"
1552November 16, 2021 (2021-11-16)Jared Leto, Vanessa HudgensTom Morello featuring grandson
Democrat Statements; Tonight Show Why Is Your Pet Better Than Me?; Jimmy helps Jared Leto come up with an album title; Tom Morello featuring grandson performed "Hold the Line"
1553November 17, 2021 (2021-11-17)Lin-Manuel Miranda, Roman ReignsBig Boi featuring Sleepy Brown
Papa John's Pizza Commercial; Tonight Show #hashtags: #IfIHadATrillionDollars; Tonight Show Wheel of Freestyle (Lin-Manuel Miranda); Big Boi featuring Sleepy Brown performed "Animals"
1554November 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)Simu Liu, Ruth NeggaBig Sean featuring Hit-Boy
TJ Maxx Ad; Tariq is upset about things being recalled; Beat Saber (Simu Liu); Simu Liu shows Jimmy a dance move; Big Sean featuring Hit-Boy performed "What a Life"
1555November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)Whoopi Goldberg, Karol GDry Cleaning
The Real Turkeys of Gobblers Rest; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Whoopi Goldberg brings Jimmy baked goods; Dry Cleaning performed "Scratchcard Lanyard"
1556November 22, 2021 (2021-11-22)Jeremy Renner, Kristin ChenowethAli Kolbert
Joe Biden Birthday Texts; Knockoff Toys; Tonight Show Picture This; Tonight Show Battle of the Instant Songwriters
1557November 23, 2021 (2021-11-23)Hailee Steinfeld, Liza KoshyAvril Lavigne with Travis Barker
Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyFamilyIsWeird; Tonight Show Do Not Read; Tonight Show Singing Whisper Challenge (Hailee Steinfeld); Avril Lavigne with Travis Barker performed "Bite Me"
1558November 24, 2021 (2021-11-24)Julie Bowen, Keke PalmerZoe Wees
Bar Signs; Tiny Song; Bush Gardens Ad; Tonight Show Pros and Cons; Tonight Show Audience Suggestion Box (sports footage with tennis grunting, the world's largest hand turkey, the crew explains what they would do if they scored a touchdown); Julie Bowen and Jimmy recreate Hallmark Channel Christmas film posters; Keke Palmer does impressions; Zoe Wees performed "That's How It Goes"
1559November 25, 2021 (2021-11-25)Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd, Sebastian ManiscalcoJenny Lewis
What to Expect at the Airport; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Tiny Dancer (Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd); Jenny Lewis performed "Puppy and a Truck"
1560November 29, 2021 (2021-11-29)Michael Strahan, Alessia CaraPistol Annies
Fact Vs. Fiction; Tonight Show Musical Genre Challenge (Alessia Cara); Michael Strahan and Jimmy give a pep talk; Michael Strahan reads an unused monologue joke; Pistol Annies performed "Hell of a Holiday"
1561November 30, 2021 (2021-11-30)Maya Rudolph, Nicholas Braun, Rita MorenoDusty Slay
Tonight Show Misname That Song (Maya Rudolph); Rita Moreno shows Jimmy how to perfect a dance move at the climax of "America" in West Side Story

December

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1562December 1, 2021 (2021-12-01)Seth Rogen, Machine Gun KellyMacklemore featuring Windser
Mehmet Oz Senate Campaign Slogans; the crew shares the most-played songs on their Spotify playlists; Tonight Show #hashtags: #TravelFail; Tonight Show Auto–Tune Up (Machine Gun Kelly); Macklemore featuring Windser performed "Next Year"
1563December 2, 2021 (2021-12-02)Blake Shelton, Ana Gasteyer & Rachel DratchBlake Shelton
Donald Trump Book Titles; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Tonight Show Off Songs Song Off (Blake Shelton); Blake Shelton performed "Come Back as a Country Boy"
1564December 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)Tyler Perry, Michael BubléCKay
Steve Higgins and Jimmy tell each other what holiday candles they are going to purchase; Tonight Show Superlatives; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Password (Tyler Perry & Jimmy Fallon Vs. Questlove & Michael Bublé); CKay performed "Love Nwantiti/Emiliana"
1565December 6, 2021 (2021-12-06)Jonah Hill, Tig NotaroDan + Shay
Jimmy debuts a new single with Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion ("It Was a Masked Christmas"); Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Dan + Shay performed "Officially Christmas"
1566December 7, 2021 (2021-12-07)Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick ThuneWizkid featuring Tems
European Leader Advice for Joe Biden; Nicolas Cage/John Travolta Phone Call; Tig Notaro makes a surprise appearance after the monologue; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Chloë Grace Moretz impersonates Britney Spears; Wizkid featuring Tems performed "Essence"
1567December 8, 2021 (2021-12-08)Nicole Kidman, Úrsula CorberóStromae
Person/Statue Statements; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Tonight Show Can You Feel It? (Nicole Kidman); Jimmy asks Nicole Kidman holiday-related questions; Stromae performed "Santé"
1568December 9, 2021 (2021-12-09)Miley Cyrus & Pete Davidson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIMiley Cyrus
Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Tonight Show True Confessions (Miley Cyrus & Pete Davidson); Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Jimmy make portraits of each other; Miley Cyrus performed "It Should Have Been Me"
1569December 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)President Joe Biden, Jodie Turner-SmithRick Ross featuring Jazmine Sullivan
Tiny Song; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Superlatives; Jimmy gives Jodie Turner-Smith a gift basket; Rick Ross featuring Jazmine Sullivan performed "Outlawz"
1570December 13, 2021 (2021-12-13)Dakota Johnson, Bobby CannavaleKelly Clarkson
Mike Pence Campaign Slogans; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Jimmy quizzes Dakota Johnson on Home Alone; Tonight Show 5–Second Summaries (Dakota Johnson); Kelly Clarkson performed "Blessed"
1571December 14, 2021 (2021-12-14)Matthew McConaughey, Alana HaimNiko Moon
Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Matthew McConaughey and Jimmy performed an original Christmas song ("This Christmas Will Be Different") and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" with special appearance by Haim; Niko Moon performed "No Sad Songs"
1572December 15, 2021 (2021-12-15)Penélope Cruz, Kid Cudi, Joanna SternN/A
Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinAChristmasSong; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Head Swap
1573December 16, 2021 (2021-12-16)Scarlett Johansson, Bowen YangToni Cornell
Tonight Show Drop It In; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Tonight Show Mimic Challenge (Scarlett Johansson); Toni Cornell performed "Nothing Compares 2 U"
1574December 17, 2021 (2021-12-17)Reese Witherspoon, Mike BirbigliaRobert Plant featuring Alison Krauss
Jimmy is torn on what toys to purchase for the holidays; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters (the Radio City Rockettes do a surprise performance); Thank You Notes; Mike Birbiglia does jokes from his podcast; Robert Plant featuring Alison Krauss performed "Searching for My Love"

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