The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Season 16

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.

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100 Episodes

  • Jessica Alba, Seth Rogen, Lucinda Williams
    E1
    Jessica Alba, Seth Rogen, Lucinda WilliamsJessica Alba (Fantastic Four); Seth Rogen (Knocked Up); Lucinda Williams performs from her new album West; Headlines.
  • George Clooney, Rihanna
    E2
    George Clooney, Rihanna
  • Bernie Mac, Cat Deeley, Chris Cornell
    E3
    Bernie Mac, Cat Deeley, Chris Cornell
  • Don Rickles, Josh Flitter, Dashboard Confessional
    E4
    Don Rickles, Josh Flitter, Dashboard Confessional
  • Steve Carell, Kenny Smith, Goo Goo Dolls
    E5
    Steve Carell, Kenny Smith, Goo Goo Dolls
  • Wanda Sykes, John Mayer
    E6
    Wanda Sykes, John Mayer
  • Fred Thompson, Lauren Graham, Toby Keith
    E7
    Fred Thompson, Lauren Graham, Toby Keith
  • Terry Bradshaw, Shia LaBeouf, James Morrison
    E8
    Terry Bradshaw, Shia LaBeouf, James Morrison
  • Tea Leoni, Joy Behar, Bloc Party
    E9
    Tea Leoni, Joy Behar, Bloc Party
  • Bill Cosby, Avril Lavigne
    E10
    Bill Cosby, Avril Lavigne
  • Robin Williams, Chelsea Handler, Big & Rich
    E11
    Robin Williams, Chelsea Handler, Big & Rich
  • Michael Chiklis, Bruce Bowen, Sugarland
    E12
    Michael Chiklis, Bruce Bowen, SugarlandMichael Chiklis (Fantastic Four); San Antonio Spurs Bruce Bowen; Sugarland perform from the album Enjoy the Ride; Jaywalking: Viva Las Vegas.
  • Samuel L. Jackson
    E13
    Samuel L. Jackson
  • John Cusack, Tavis Smiley, Lifehouse
    E14
    John Cusack, Tavis Smiley, Lifehouse
  • Cedric the Entertainer, Kelly Clarkson
    E15
    Cedric the Entertainer, Kelly Clarkson
  • John and Elizabeth Edwards, Maz Jabroni
    E16
    John and Elizabeth Edwards, Maz Jabroni
  • Michael Moore, Justin Long, Mandy Moore
    E17
    Michael Moore, Justin Long, Mandy Moore
  • Josh Duhamel, Jason Aldean
    E18
    Josh Duhamel, Jason Aldean
  • Dr. Phil McGraw, Leslie Mann, Velvet Revolver
    E19
    Dr. Phil McGraw, Leslie Mann, Velvet Revolver
  • Ethan Hawke, Carlos Mencia
    E20
    Ethan Hawke, Carlos Mencia
  • Daniel Radcliffe, Patton Oswalt
    E21
    Daniel Radcliffe, Patton Oswalt
  • Adam Sandler, Nikki Blonsky, Silverchair
    E22
    Adam Sandler, Nikki Blonsky, Silverchair
  • John Travolta, The Neville Brothers
    E23
    John Travolta, The Neville Brothers
  • Jessica Biel, Bill Engvall, T-Pain
    E24
    Jessica Biel, Bill Engvall, T-Pain
  • Victoria Beckham
    E25
    Victoria Beckham
  • Bill Maher, Minnie Driver
    E26
    Bill Maher, Minnie Driver
  • Holly Hunter, Kent Couch, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
    E27
    Holly Hunter, Kent Couch, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals Holly Hunter, Kent Couch, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
  • Sandra Bullock, Chris Matthews, Suzanne Vega
    E28
    Sandra Bullock, Chris Matthews, Suzanne Vega Sandra Bullock, Chris Matthews, Suzanne Vega
  • Don Cheadle, Miley Cyrus, Puddle of Mudd
    E29
    Don Cheadle, Miley Cyrus, Puddle of Mudd Don Cheadle, Miley Cyrus, Puddle of Mudd
  • Jennifer Lopez
    E36
    Jennifer Lopez
  • Michelle Pfeiffer
    E41
    Michelle Pfeiffer
  • Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mo Rocca, Jarod Miller, Wilco
    E49
    Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mo Rocca, Jarod Miller, WilcoCast of Superbad
  • Daniel Radcliffe
    E54
    Daniel Radcliffe
  • Ali Larter
    E63
    Ali Larter
  • Teri Hatcher, Kevin McKidd, Queen Latifah
    E69
    Teri Hatcher, Kevin McKidd, Queen LatifahTeri Hatcher ("Desperate Housewives"); Kevin McKidd ("Journeyman"); Queen Latifah performs from the CD "Trav'lin'."
  • Jason Lee; Pat Monahan
    E71
    Jason Lee; Pat MonahanJason Lee ("My Name is Earl"); Kristin Chenoweth ("Pushing Daisies"); Pat Monahan performs from the CD "Last of Seven."
  • Tom Selleck, Carlos Mencia, Bobbie and Willie Nelson, Ed Asner
    E72
    Tom Selleck, Carlos Mencia, Bobbie and Willie Nelson, Ed Asner
  • John Larroquette, Chelsea Handler, Matchbox Twenty
    E73
    John Larroquette, Chelsea Handler, Matchbox Twenty
  • Cate Blanchett, Tyler Perry, Annie Lennox
    E74
    Cate Blanchett, Tyler Perry, Annie LennoxCate Blanchett ("Elizabeth: The Golden Age"); Tyler Perry ("Why did I get Married"); Annie Lennox performans from the CD "Songs of Mass Destruction."
  • Jamie Pressly; Brady Barr; Blue Man Group
    E76
    Jamie Pressly; Brady Barr; Blue Man GroupJamie Pressly ("My Name is Earl"); National Geographic's Brady Barr; Blue Man Group performs.
  • Dana Carvey, Malin Akerman, Plain White T's
    E77
    Dana Carvey, Malin Akerman, Plain White T'sDana Carvey; Malin Akerman ("The Heartbreak Kid"); Plain White T performs from the CD "Every Second Counts."
  • Gordon Ramsay
    E78
    Gordon Ramsay
  • Mike Huckabee; Emeril Lagasse; Chingy
    E90
    Mike Huckabee; Emeril Lagasse; ChingyRepublican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee; Chef Emeril Lagasse; Chingy performs; JibJab Cartoon and Tonight Show Free For All.
  • Howie Mandel, Jason Lewis
    E91
    Howie Mandel, Jason Lewis
  • Jarod Miller, John Caparulo, Blake Lewis
    E92
    Jarod Miller, John Caparulo, Blake Lewis
  • Ron Paul, Shakira
    E93
    Ron Paul, Shakira
  • Pamela Anderson; Mary J. Blige
    E94
    Pamela Anderson; Mary J. BligePamela Anderson; Mary J. Blige performs from the CD "Growing Pains."
  • Jules Sylvester; Maria Bartiromo; Finger Eleven
    E95
    Jules Sylvester; Maria Bartiromo; Finger ElevenJules Sylvester and reptiles; Maria Bartiromo; Finger Eleven performs from the CD "Them VS. You VS. Me."
  • Jimmy Kimme; Elon Gold; OneRepublic
    E96
    Jimmy Kimme; Elon Gold; OneRepublicFrom "jimmy kimme live!," Jimmy Kimme; Stand-up comedian, Elon Gold; the music of OneRepublic ("Dreaming Out Loud"); A Priest, A Rabbi, and a Minister Tell Jokes.
  • Dominic Monaghan, Ethan Bortnick, Sheryl Crow
    E97
    Dominic Monaghan, Ethan Bortnick, Sheryl Crow
  • Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest
    E103
    Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest
  • Kristin Chenoweth
    E123
    Kristin Chenoweth
  • America Ferrera, Bob Saget, The Blind Boys of Alabama
    E124
    America Ferrera, Bob Saget, The Blind Boys of Alabama
  • Bill Cosby, Landon Pigg
    E125
    Bill Cosby, Landon Pigg
  • Brad Garret; Ingrid Michaelson; John Melendez
    E126
    Brad Garret; Ingrid Michaelson; John MelendezBrad Garrett from "Til Death" and John Melendez from "One, Two, Many". The music of Ingrid Michaelson performing from the CD "Girls and Boys"
  • Dave salmoni; Patricia Arquette; Punch Brothers
    E132
    Dave salmoni; Patricia Arquette; Punch BrothersAmazing animals with Dave salmoni! From "medium" Patricia Arquette! The music of Punch Brothers! " Jaywalking."
  • Anne Hathaway; Gabriel Iglesias; Amos Lee
    E139
    Anne Hathaway; Gabriel Iglesias; Amos LeeAnne Hathaway "Get Smart" - Comedian Gabriel Iglesias; Amos Lee: Performance from the CD "Last Days at the Lodge"; Headlines.
  • Ryan Phillippe; Lisa Lampanelli; Jim Lauderdale
    E140
    Ryan Phillippe; Lisa Lampanelli; Jim LauderdaleRyan Phillippe from "Stop-Loss", Lisa Lampanelli from "Drillbit Taylor" and music of Jim Lauderdale from the CD "Honey Songs".
  • Conan O'Brien; Anderson Cooper; Allison Moorer
    E147
    Conan O'Brien; Anderson Cooper; Allison MoorerConan O'Brien; Anderson Cooper; Allison Moorer: Performance from the CD "Mockingbird"; and Mo Rocca on spring break in Florida.
  • John Larroquette; Kid Inventors; K.D. Lang
    E148
    John Larroquette; Kid Inventors; K.D. LangJohn Larroquette "Boston Legal"; Kid Inventors; K.D. Lang: Performance from the CD "Watershed"; "The 99 Cent Shopping Spree."
  • Jodie Foster; Cedric the Entertainer; Lili Hayden
    E149
    Jodie Foster; Cedric the Entertainer; Lili HaydenJodie Foster, Cedric the Entertainer, the music of Lili Hayden and "headlines."
  • David Beckham; Sherri Shepherd; B-52s
    E150
    David Beckham; Sherri Shepherd; B-52sSoccer great, David Beckham, from "the view," Sherri Shepherd, the music of the B-52s. And "famous ad slogans and their first drafts."
  • Steve Carell; Kathie Lee Gifford; Ani LiFranco
    E151
    Steve Carell; Kathie Lee Gifford; Ani LiFrancoSteve Carell; from the "Today" Show, Kathie Lee Gifford. The music of Ani LiFranco. And "Photo Booth."
  • Hillary Clinton; Patto Oswalt; Ferras
    E152
    Hillary Clinton; Patto Oswalt; FerrasSenator Hillary Clinton, comedian Patto Oswalt; the Music of Ferras, and "jaywalking."
  • David Spade; Nora Hardwick; Ben Lee
    E153
    David Spade; Nora Hardwick; Ben LeeDavid Spade "Rules of Engagement"; 102-year-old Nora Hardwick, Britain's oldest driver; Ben Lee performs from the CD " Ripe."
  • Thomas Haden Church; Sig & Edgar Hansen; Jimmy Eat World
    E154
    Thomas Haden Church; Sig & Edgar Hansen; Jimmy Eat WorldThomas Haden Church from "Smart People", Sig & Edgar Hansen from "The Deadliest Catch". The music of Jimmy Eat World from the CD "Chase This Light".
  • Dennis Quaid; Russell Brand; Brett Dennen
    E155
    Dennis Quaid; Russell Brand; Brett DennenDennis Quaid from "Smart People", Russell Brand from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". The music of Brett Dennen performing "Ain't No Reason" from the CD "More So Much More".
  • Ellen Page; Donny & Marie Osmond; Angie Stone
    E156
    Ellen Page; Donny & Marie Osmond; Angie StoneEllen Page from "Smart People", Donny & Marie Osmond from the "Miss USA Pageant". The music of Angie Stone performing from the CD "The Art of Love and War".
  • Keanu Reeves; Chelsea Handler; The Redwalls
    E157
    Keanu Reeves; Chelsea Handler; The RedwallsKeanu Reeves from the movie "Street Kings", Chelsea Handler, the music of The Redwalls performing from the CD "The Redwalls".
  • William Shatner; Tricia Helfer; Ryan Bingham
    E158
    William Shatner; Tricia Helfer; Ryan BinghamWilliam Shatner from "Boston Legal", Tricia Helfer from "Battlestar Galactica". The music of Ryan Bingham performing from the CD "Mescalito".
  • Mark Harmon; Corbin Maxey; Ray J
    E159
    Mark Harmon; Corbin Maxey; Ray JMark Harmon from "NCIS" and 18-year-old reptile expert Corbin Maxey. The music of Ray J performing from the CD "All I Feel".
  • Brad Garrett; John Melendez; Ingrid Michaelson
    E160
    Brad Garrett; John Melendez; Ingrid MichaelsonBrad Garrett from "Til Death" and John Melendez from "One, Two, Many". The music of Ingrid Michaelson performing from the CD "Girls and Boys"
  • Charles Barkley; Young @ Heart Chorus
    E161
    Charles Barkley; Young @ Heart ChorusCharles Barkley and 3 Senior Rock Stars from "Young @ Heart Chorus". The music of Young @ Heart Chorus.
  • Ewan McGregor; John Cho and Kal Penn; Seether
    E162
    Ewan McGregor; John Cho and Kal Penn; SeetherEwan McGregor from "Deception", John Cho and Kal Penn from "Harold & Kumar". The music of Seether performing from the CD "Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces".
  • Tracey Ullman, Jason Taylor, Flogging Molly
    E163
    Tracey Ullman, Jason Taylor, Flogging MollyTracey Ullman from "Tracey Ullman's State of the Union" and Jason Taylor from "Dancing With The Stars". The music of Flogging Molly performing from the CD "Float".
  • Dave Salmoni, Norm MacDonald, Ashlee Simpson
    E164
    Dave Salmoni, Norm MacDonald, Ashlee SimpsonDave Salmoni & Animals; Comedian Norm MacDonald; Ashlee Simpson: Performance from the CD "Bittersweet World"; Headlines.
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Segel, Goldfrapp
    E165
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Segel, GoldfrappJulia Louis-Dreyfus; Jason Segel "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"; Goldfrapp: Performance from the CD " Seventh Tree"; Products for a green planet.
  • Patrick Dempsey; Ed Begley Jr.; Tegan & Sara
    E166
    Patrick Dempsey; Ed Begley Jr.; Tegan & SaraPatrick Dempsey "Made of Honor"; Ed Begley Jr. "Living with Ed"; Tegan & Sara: Performance from the CD " The Con"; Earth Day According to Kids.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger; Marilu Henner; Old 97's
    E167
    Arnold Schwarzenegger; Marilu Henner; Old 97'sArnold Schwarzenegger; Marilu Henner; Old 97's: Performance from the CD "Blame It On Gravity"; Pitch to America.
  • Hugh Laurie; Doug Fine; Prince
    E168
    Hugh Laurie; Doug Fine; PrinceHugh Laurie "House"; Doug Fine "Environmental Author"; Prince: Performance from the CD "Planet Earth"; Jaywalking.
  • Helen Hunt; Bobby Jindal; Duffy
    E169
    Helen Hunt; Bobby Jindal; DuffyHelen Hunt "Then She Found Me"; Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal; Duffy: Performance from the CD " Rockferry" ; Headlines.
  • Phil McGraw; The Lopez Family; Natasha Bedingfield
    E170
    Phil McGraw; The Lopez Family; Natasha BedingfieldDr. Phil McGraw; U.S. Olympians The Lopez Family; Natasha Bedingfield: Performance from the CD " Pocketful of Sunshine"; Phony Photobooth.
  • Cindy McCain, Ed Helms, Augustana
    E171
    Cindy McCain, Ed Helms, AugustanaCindy McCain; Ed Helms "The Office"; Augustana: Performance from the CD "All the Stars and Boulevards"; Steve Schirripa, the judgmental bastard.
  • Robin Williams; Terrence Howard; Avril Lavigne
    E172
    Robin Williams; Terrence Howard; Avril LavigneRobin Williams; Terrence Howard "Iron Man"; Avril Lavigne: Performance from the CD "The Best Damn Thing"; Howie Mandel & Hidden Camera.
  • Sally Field, Jesse Ventura, Sleepercar
    E173
    Sally Field, Jesse Ventura, SleepercarSally Field; "Brothers & Sisters"; Jesse Ventura; Sleepercar: Performance from the CD "West Texas"; The Audience Make the Call.
  • Robert Downey Jr., Carlos Mencia, Rascal Flatts
    E174
    Robert Downey Jr., Carlos Mencia, Rascal FlattsRobert Downey Jr. "Iron Man"; Comedian Carlos Mencia; Rascal Flatts: Performing "Every Day" from the CD "Still Feels Good"; Headlines.
  • Julie Scardina; Christina Ricci; KT Tunstall
    E175
    Julie Scardina; Christina Ricci; KT TunstallJulie Scardina & Sea World Animals; Christina Ricci "Speed Racer"; KT Tunstall: Performing "Little Favours" from the CD "Drastic Fantastic"; Mitch Fatel at the Kentucky Derby.
  • Jimmy Carter; Jon Favreau; P.O.D.
    E176
    Jimmy Carter; Jon Favreau; P.O.D.Jimmy Carter; Jon Favreau "Iron Man"; P.O.D.: Performance from the CD " When Angels and Serpents Dance"; Jaywalking.
  • Jenna Fischer; Robert Schimmel; Trace Adkins
    E177
    Jenna Fischer; Robert Schimmel; Trace AdkinsJenna Fischer "The Office"; Comedian Robert Schimmel; Trace Adkins: Performing "You're Gonna Miss This" from the CD "American Man".
  • Harrison Ford, William Moseley, Carly Simon
    E178
    Harrison Ford, William Moseley, Carly SimonHarrison Ford "Indiana Jones"; William Moseley "The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian"; Carly Simon: Performing "Hold Out Your Heart" from the CD "This Kind of Love"; The Audience Wants to Know.
  • Jack Black, Clay Aiken
    E179
    Jack Black, Clay AikenJack Black "Kung Fu Panda" ; Clay Aiken; Clay Aiken: Performance from the CD "On My Way Here"; Headlines.
  • Evangeline Lilly, Ben Barnes, Switchfoot
    E180
    Evangeline Lilly, Ben Barnes, SwitchfootEvangeline Lilly "Lost"; Ben Barnes "The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspianr"; Switchfoot: Performance from the "The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian" Soundtrack; Battle of the Jaywalk All-Star.
  • Rainn Wilson, Howard Dean, Kate Nash
    E181
    Rainn Wilson, Howard Dean, Kate NashRainn Wilson "The Office"; Howard Dean; Kate Nash: Performance from the CD "Made of Bricks"; Battle of the Jaywalk All-Star.
  • Dana Delany; Hulk Hogan; Dwight Yoakam
    E182
    Dana Delany; Hulk Hogan; Dwight YoakamDana Delany "Desperate Housewives"; Hulk Hogan "American Gladiators"; Dwight Yoakam: Performance from the CD "Dwight Sings Buck"
  • Matthew Fox; Kathleen Edwards
    E183
    Matthew Fox; Kathleen EdwardsMatthew Fox "Speed Racer"; Kathleen Edwards: Performance from the CD "Asking for Flowers"
  • Simon Cowell; Rob Schneider; Josh Groban
    E184
    Simon Cowell; Rob Schneider; Josh GrobanSimon Cowell "American Idol"; Rob Schneider "You Don't Mess with the Zohan"; Josh Groban: Performance from the "Awake Live CD/DVD"; Headlines
  • Sylvester Stallone, Irma & Ray Ziff, Jason Mraz
    E185
    Sylvester Stallone, Irma & Ray Ziff, Jason MrazSylvester Stallone "Rambo"; Couple married 75 yrs. Irma & Ray Ziff; Jason Mraz: Performance from the CD "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things"; Does this Impress Ed Asner?
  • Adam Sandler; Hillary Duff; Al Green
    E186
    Adam Sandler; Hillary Duff; Al GreenAdam Sandler "You Don't Mess with the Zohan"; Hillary Duff "War, Inc."; Al Green: Performance from the CD "Lay It Down"; Summer Movie Knockoffs.
  • Laura & Jenna Bush; David Cook; Tristan Prettyman
    E187
    Laura & Jenna Bush; David Cook; Tristan PrettymanLaura & Jenna Bush; American Idol winner David Cook; Tristan Prettyman: Performance from the CD "Hello"; Brian Herzlinger Talks to Third Graders who Want to become a President.
  • Terry Bradshaw; Ray Sanders; Colbie Caillat
    E188
    Terry Bradshaw; Ray Sanders; Colbie CaillatTerry Bradshaw; Turkey baster virtuoso Ray Sanders; Colbie Caillat: Performance from the CD "Little Things;" Amaon.com's Worst Sellers.

 

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