List of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon episodes (2020)

This is the list of episodes for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2020. All episodes from March 23–June 26 were filmed at Fallon's home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

List of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon episodes
No. of episodes198
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseJanuary 6 (2020-01-06) –
December 18, 2020 (2020-12-18)
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January

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1181January 6, 2020 (2020-01-06)Shaquille O'Neal, Jacqueline NovakLil Baby
News Smash; Jimmy acknowledges the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season; Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Tonight Show Random Instrument Challenge (Shaquille O'Neal); Shaquille O'Neal and Jimmy have Krispy Kreme doughnuts; Jaqueline Novak, Jimmy and the audience twirl; Jacqueline Novak reads an email from her father to her uncle regarding Get On Your Knees; Lil Baby performed "Woah"
1182January 7, 2020 (2020-01-07)Salma Hayek, George MacKay, Ask This Old House expertsN/A
Notice that the night's episode taping was conducted before the breaking news of the 2020 Iranian attack on U.S. forces in Iraq; the crew uses Instagram filters; Tonight Show News & Improved; What's Behind Me? (Salma Hayek Pinault)
1183January 8, 2020 (2020-01-08)Quentin Tarantino, Jodie WhittakerNathaniel Rateliff
Jeopardy! Worst of All Time; Tonight Show Screengrabs; Freestylin' with The Roots; Nathaniel Rateliff performed "And It's Still Alright"
1184January 9, 2020 (2020-01-09)Will Smith, Patti SmithPatti Smith
Tonight Show #hashtags: #RuinAMovieWithOneWord; The History of Will Smith (with Will Smith); Patti Smith performed "After the Gold Rush"
1185January 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)Martin Lawrence, Matthew Lopez & Kyle SollerKarol G
Timothée Chalamet Quotes; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Martin Lawrence shows Jimmy boxing moves; Karol G performed "Tusa"
1186January 13, 2020 (2020-01-13)Selena Gomez, Charlie HunnamStormzy
The Guy Who Wouldn't Stop Wooing; Tonight Show Talk Like Trump; Tonight Show Can You Feel It? (Selena Gomez); Stormzy performed "Crown"
1187January 14, 2020 (2020-01-14)Tyler Perry, Yara ShahidiBlack Pumas
Vince Vaughn/Donald Trump Conversation Audio; Tonight Show Polls; Catchphrase (Jimmy Fallon & Tariq Vs. Tyler Perry & Yara Shahidi); Black Pumas performed "Colors"
1188January 15, 2020 (2020-01-15)Robert Downey Jr., Aidy BryantLittle Big Town
News Smash; Democratic Debate Conversation Audio; Trending Twitter Topics; Tonight Show This Week in Memes; Zynerma Commercial (Robert Downey Jr.); Little Big Town performed "Sugar Coat"
1189January 16, 2020 (2020-01-16)The cast of Schitt's Creek, Finn WolfhardJustin Willman
Tonight Show #hashtags: #DumbestFamilyFight; Know Your Schitt's Creek (The Cast of Schitt's Creek); Tonight Show One Second Songs (Finn Wolfhard)
1190January 17, 2020 (2020-01-17)Matthew McConaughey & Hugh Grant, Vanessa HudgensAshley McBryde
Tonight Show This Week in Words; Tonight Show Drop It In (cast of Dolittle); Thank You Notes; Matthew McConaughey & Hugh Grant read lines from each others' films; Tonight Show True Confessions (Matthew McConaughey & Hugh Grant); Ashley McBryde performed "One Night Standards"
1191January 20, 2020 (2020-01-20)Ken Jeong, Kate UptonOld Dominion
Tonight Show #Blessed #Inspired; Tonight Show Heavy or Light (Ken Jeong, Kate Upton); Ken Jeong dances; Ken Jeong performed "Santeria"; Kate Upton teaches Jimmy jujitsu; Old Dominion performed "One Man Band"
1192January 21, 2020 (2020-01-21)Martin Short, David DobrikYola
C-SPAN After Dark Commercial; Courtroom Sketches; Tonight Show Do Not Read; Charades (Martin Short & Jimmy Fallon Vs. David Dobrik); David Dobrik throws to commercial; Yola performed "I Don't Wanna Lie"
1193January 22, 2020 (2020-01-22)Halsey, Leslie Jones, Claire SaffitzN/A
Ted Cruz: Please Stop Saying That; Princess Cruises Cruise Names; One Second Below Deck Quiz (Leslie Jones); Tonight Show Picture This; Halsey and Jimmy draw portraits of each other; Jimmy gives Halsey shoes; Tonight Show Google Translate Songs (Halsey)
1194January 23, 2020 (2020-01-23)Noah Centineo, Wendy WilliamsGriselda
Impeachment Trial Notes; Netflix Viewer Numbers; New App Testing; Tonight Show #hashtags: #ThereShouldBeALaw; Water War (Noah Centineo); Griselda performed "Dr. Bird's"
1195January 24, 2020 (2020-01-24)Milo Ventimiglia, Guy RazCarmen Lynch
News Smash; Tonight Show This Week in Words; David Dobrik and Jimmy make a YouTube video; Thank You Notes; Jimmy pitches Guy Raz on new apps
1196January 27, 2020 (2020-01-27)Michael Strahan, Matt BomerNick Thune
Jimmy acknowledges the death of Kobe Bryant at the top of the program; Book Blurbs
1197January 28, 2020 (2020-01-28)Michael Bloomberg, Deepak ChopraRapsody featuring PJ Morton
Republican Excuse Generator; Jimmy as Donald Trump cold calls to rich, Undecided voters (Michael Bloomberg); Jimmy uses Deepak Chopra AI; Rapsody featuring PJ Morton performed "Afeni"
1198January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)Blake Lively, Jameela JamilRoddy Ricch
Tonight Show Talk Like Trump; Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinABook; Box of Lies (Blake Lively); Jameela Jamil sneaks food into the studio; Roddy Ricch performed "The Box"
1199January 30, 2020 (2020-01-30)J. J. Watt, Louis TomlinsonLouis Tomlinson
Impeachment Trial Sketch Captions; Jimmy covers "Dinosaurs in Love"; Jimmy calls Vin Diesel and Diesel invites select audience member to concert; Hot Ones (appearance by Sean Evans, Jimmy Fallon & J. J. Watt); J. J. Watt does a touchdown dance; Louis Tomlinson performed "Walls"
1200January 31, 2020 (2020-01-31)Ewan McGregor, Fran LebowitzMustard & Roddy Ricch
Trending Tweets; Thank You Notes; Puppy Predictors: 2020 Super Bowl Edition; Point Pleasant Police Department (Ewan McGregor); Mustard & Roddy Ricch performed "Ballin'"

February

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1201February 3, 2020 (2020-02-03)Andy Samberg, Mary Elizabeth WinsteadFinneas
News Smash; Tonight Show Popular Mathematics; "High Kickin'" (Andy Samberg); Jorma Taccone sits in the audience; Jimmy replays a comedy sketch with Brad Pitt; Finneas performed "Let's Fall in Love for the Night"
1202February 4, 2020 (2020-02-04)Margot Robbie, Jeff ProbstMura Masa & slowthai
Iowa State Precinct Representative; Tonight Show Know It All (Margot Robbie); Margot Robbie and Jimmy have pudding; Jeff Probst reads an email from Jimmy; Mura Masa & slowthai performed "Deal wiv It"
1203February 5, 2020 (2020-02-05)Claire Danes, Lana CondorLil Wayne
Jimmy appears as Donald Trump rehearsing the 2020 State of the Union Address; Tonight Show Virtual Reality Pictionary (Claire Danes & Lil Wayne Vs. Jimmy Fallon & Lana Condor); Tonight Show Emotional Interview (Claire Danes); Lil Wayne performed "Dreams"
1204February 6, 2020 (2020-02-06)RuPaul, Meghan TrainorMeghan Trainor
Tonight Show #hashtags: #DescribeAMovieBadly; Tonight Show Musical Genre Challenge (Meghan Trainor); Dirty Charades (RuPaul); Meghan Trainor performed "Nice to Meet Ya"
1205February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)Jennifer Lopez, Lil Rel HoweryAndre D Thompson
Vladimir Putin Film Reviews; Tonight Show This Week in Words; Thank You Notes
1206February 10, 2020 (2020-02-10)Janet Jackson, Jane LevyJo Firestone
Politician Parody Films; Owl Memes; Tonight Show News & Improved; Tonight Show Why Wasn't This Made?
1207February 11, 2020 (2020-02-11)Constance Wu, Backstreet BoysSkip Marley & H.E.R.
Politician Valentine's Day Poems; Tonight Show Go On, Git!; The Ragtime Gals performed "Thong Song" by Sisqó (with Backstreet Boys); Backstreet Boys performed "If I Ever Fall in Love"; Skip Marley & H.E.R. performed "Slow Down"
1208February 12, 2020 (2020-02-12)Ryan Seacrest, Zoë KravitzJack Harlow
Tom Steyer: Poor Choice of Words; Chipotle Mexican Grill Commercial; Jimmy Fallon, Janet Jackson & The Roots sing "Runaway" with classroom instruments; Tonight Show Audience Suggestion Box (The Three Torettos performed "Cars", 2020 Worst in Show, Zoë Kravitz and Jimmy performed "Up Where We Belong"); Ryan Seacrest's parents sit in the audience; Jack Harlow performed "Whats Poppin"
1209February 13, 2020 (2020-02-13)Rosario Dawson, Logan LermanMegan Thee Stallion
News Smash; Justin Bieber and Jimmy play hockey; Tonight Show #hashtags: #WeddingFail; Cory Booker briefly appears during Rosario Dawson's interview; Tonight Show Whisper Challenge (Rosario Dawson); Jimmy gives Logan Lerman gifts; Megan Thee Stallion performed "B.I.T.C.H."
1210February 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)Steve Buscemi, Zoey DeutchJustin Bieber featuring Quavo
In Lighter News; Steve Buscemi makes an appearance during the monologue; Tonight Show Polls; Thank You Notes; Steve Buscemi wishes a Happy Valentine's Day to his mother; Steve Buscemi and Jimmy give audience member a candle; Zoey Deutch gives Jimmy a rose; Justin Bieber featuring Quavo performed "Intentions"
1211February 24, 2020 (2020-02-24)BTSBTS
Episode filmed in the New York City Subway; Thank You Notes; Freestylin' with The Roots: Subway Edition (appearance by Rev Run); Tonight Show Subway Stories (Tina Fey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Fran Lebowitz); BTS and Jimmy eat at Katz's Delicatessen; BTS performed "On" in Grand Central Terminal
1212February 25, 2020 (2020-02-25)Nick Jonas, Steve CooganGirl from the North Country
Donald Trump Yoga Poses; Donald Trump Video; Tonight Show This Week in Memes; Slay It, Don't Spray It (Nick Jonas); Girl from the North Country performed "Slow Train/License to Kill"
1213February 26, 2020 (2020-02-26)David Beckham, Guy FieriDoja Cat
The Walt Disney Company CEO Announcement; Tonight Show Picture This; Tonight Show Battle of the Instant Songwriters; Jimmy gives David Beckham a Lego Star Wars set; Jimmy challenges Guy Fieri to drink a raw egg; Doja Cat performed "Say So"
1214February 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)John Mulaney, Bad BunnyBad Bunny & Sech
Trump's Tips to Avoid Coronavirus; Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinATVShow; Hey Robot... (John Mulaney); Bad Bunny reveals details of his upcoming album; Bad Bunny & Sech performed "Ignorantes"
1215February 28, 2020 (2020-02-28)Norman Reedus, Hailey BieberA Boogie wit da Hoodie
News Smash; Donald Trump Definitions; Thank You Notes; Phone Booth (Norman Reedus, Hailey Bieber); A Boogie wit da Hoodie performed "Me and My Guitar"

March

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1216March 2, 2020 (2020-03-02)Rachel Maddow, Pamela AdlonJoji
Handwashing Hits Album Commercial; Tonight Show #Blessed #Inspired; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Joji performed "Run"
1217March 3, 2020 (2020-03-03)Kevin Bacon, Tan FranceTaylor Tomlinson
Voting Stickers; Super Tuesday; Jimmy performed "Goodbye, Super Tuesday"; Tonight Show Talk Like Trump; Password (Jimmy Fallon & Tan France Vs. Kevin Bacon & Tariq); Kevin Bacon tries to hit a bullseye with an axe
1218March 4, 2020 (2020-03-04)Hillary Rodham Clinton, Noah SchnappJane Birkin & Iggy Pop
Super Tuesday News Media Coverage; Tariq and Jimmy give each other footshakes; Jimmy plays Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders; Tonight Show Bag of Secrets (Hillary Rodham Clinton); Jane Birkin & Iggy Pop performed "Elisa"
1219March 5, 2020 (2020-03-05)Seth Meyers, Whitney CummingsPuss n Boots
Dream Island Ad; Tonight Show #hashtags: #SpringBreakInSixWords; Whitney Cummings and Jimmy switch places; Puss n Boots performed "Angel Dream"
1220March 6, 2020 (2020-03-06)Carrie Underwood, Diego LunaLauv
Jimmy plays Mike Pence in coronavirus PSA; Purell Ad; Something You Didn't Expect to Hear Today; Tonight Show Use It & Lose It; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Fittest of the Fit Challenge (Carrie Underwood); Carrie Underwood teaches Jimmy workout moves; Lauv performed "Modern Loneliness"
1221March 9, 2020 (2020-03-09)Alex Rodriguez, KJ ApaHAIM
Joe Biden Company Endorsements; Mick Mulvaney Considered Jobs; In Lighter News; HAIM and Jimmy performed "I Liked an Instagram Post from 2012"; Tonight Show News & Improved; Tonight Show Q&A–Rod (Alex Rodriguez); HAIM performed "The Steps"
1222March 10, 2020 (2020-03-10)Nick Offerman, Charli D'AmelioHAIM
New York Scents; Tonight Show Polls; Teaching Dad 8 TikTok Dances (Charli D'Amelio); Word Sneak (Nick Offerman); Charli D'Amelio and Jimmy dance; HAIM performed "Summer Girl"
1223March 11, 2020 (2020-03-11)Senator Bernie Sanders, Angela BassettIsabel Hagen
CDC Songs; Purell Fragrance Ad; Beastie Boys Story Parody; Fact Vs. Fiction
1224March 12, 2020 (2020-03-12)Dr. Oz, Mandy Moore, Dane DeHaanMandy Moore
Episode filmed without a studio audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic; Jimmy makes a statement on the lack of a studio audience and the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also thanking his staff; Jimmy shreds monologue jokes; Tonight Show Drop It In; Tonight Show #hashtags: #KidQuotes; Dane DeHaan throws Jimmy a fake punch; Mandy Moore performed "When I Wasn't Watching"
1225EMarch 23, 2020 (2020-03-23)Trevor Noah, D-NiceN/A
Tonight Show Go On, Git!; "Best of" interview with Bradley Cooper; "Best of" Lip Sync Battle with Emma Stone
1226EMarch 24, 2020 (2020-03-24)John LegendJohn Legend
Ask the Fallons; Jimmy performed the original song "Prom with Your Mom"; "Best of" interview with Nicole Kidman (originally aired January 6, 2015); John Legend performed "Actions"
1227EMarch 25, 2020 (2020-03-25)Niall HoranNiall Horan
What Are You Doing Wednesdays; "Best of" History of Disney Songs with Kristen Bell (originally aired November 12, 2019); Niall Horan performed "Dear Patience"; "Best of" interview with Joaquin Phoenix (originally aired October 4, 2019); "Best of" Tones and I performed "Dance Monkey" (originally aired November 18, 2019)
1228EMarch 26, 2020 (2020-03-26)Alec BaldwinLuke Hemmings
Tonight Show #hashtags: #IKnewIHadCabinFeverWhen; "Best of" Tight Pants with Jennifer Lopez (originally aired June 9, 2014); Two Really Fun Men perform a quarantine song together from their homes; Luke Hemmings performed "Old Me"; "Best of" interview with Jennifer Lawrence (originally aired May 15, 2014); "Best of" Pharrell Williams performed "Freedom" atop the NBC Studios marquee (originally aired September 11, 2015)
1229EMarch 27, 2020 (2020-03-27)Tina Fey, José AndrésN/A
Jimmy announces the birth of Kamal Gray's son, Krú Ameen Gray; Jimmy and The Roots performed "Stuck in the Middle with You"; Thank You Notes; Hey Robot (Tina Fey)
1230EMarch 30, 2020 (2020-03-30)Kim Kardashian West, Jon Bon JoviOneRepublic
Jimmy checks in on Steve Higgins; "Weird Al" Yankovic performed "One More Minute" from home quarantine; OneRepublic performed "Didn't I"
1231EMarch 31, 2020 (2020-03-31)Demi Lovato, Jonathan Van NessDemi Lovato
Jimmy and his wife have conversations; Demi Lovato and Jimmy paint portraits of each other; Demi Lovato performed "I Love Me"

April

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1232EApril 1, 2020 (2020-04-01)Vice President Joe Biden, Andy PuddicombeMarcus Mumford
Jimmy FaceTimes with Lady Gaga; What Are You Doing Wednesdays; Andy Puddicombe and Jimmy have a meditation session; Marcus Mumford performed "Lay Your Head on Me"
1233EApril 2, 2020 (2020-04-02)Adam Sandler, Jessica AlbaHot Country Knights
Tonight Show #hashtags: #QuarantineAMovie; Jimmy Talks with Gary; Adam Sandler performed "The Quarantine Song"; Jessica Alba and Jimmy do a makeup tutorial
1234EApril 3, 2020 (2020-04-03)Miley Cyrus, Rachel BrosnahanLewis Capaldi
Thank You Notes; Miley Cyrus answers fan questions; Rachel Brosnahan teaches Jimmy a yoga move; Lewis Capaldi performed "Before You Go"
1235EApril 6, 2020 (2020-04-06)Lady Gaga, Andy CohenBillie Joe Armstrong
Adam Sandler and Jimmy performed "Don't Touch Grandma"; Jimmy announces One World: Together at Home, a joint coronavirus benefit co-hosted with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, airing April 18 on NBC, CBS and ABC; Lady Gaga FaceTimes Tim Cook during the interview; Billie Joe Armstrong performed "I Think We're Alone Now"
1236EApril 7, 2020 (2020-04-07)Justin Timberlake, Russell Wilson & CiaraThe Avett Brothers
Jimmy acknowledges the death of Hal Willner from COVID-19 at the top of the program; Justin Timberlake and Jimmy do a musical number through different devices; #AskTheFallons; Jimmy's daughter loses a tooth during the Russell Wilson & Ciara interview; The Avett Brothers performed "C Sections and Railway Trestles"
1237EApril 8, 2020 (2020-04-08)Taraji P. Henson, Dua LipaDua Lipa
Jimmy sings to himself in the mirror; What Are You Doing Wednesdays; The Longest Days of Our Lives (Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell); Dua Lipa performed "Break My Heart"
1238EApril 9, 2020 (2020-04-09)Mike D & Ad-Rock, Anna KendrickN/A
Jimmy acknowledges the deaths in New York City due to COVID-19, assuring that they will be remembered as well as thanking everyone who is working on the sidelines; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyQuarantineSuperPower; Jimmy Fallon, Sting & The Roots sing "Don't Stand So Close to Me" with classroom instruments; Questlove participates in Mike D & Ad-Rock's interview; Anna Kendrick shows her LEGO projects; Jimmy acknowledges the death of John Prine due to COVID-19
1239EApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)Kerry Washington, Andrew RannellsAnderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
Jimmy thanks everyone for staying at home; Thank You Notes; Jimmy checks in with Tariq; Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals performed "Come Home"
1240EApril 13, 2020 (2020-04-13)Blake Shelton, Kenan ThompsonBlake Shelton & Gwen Stefani
Jimmy checks in on Steve Higgins; Quiplash (Kenan Thompson, Whitney Cummings, Melissa Villaseñor); Gwen Stefani gives Blake Shelton a haircut; Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani performed "Nobody but You"
1241EApril 14, 2020 (2020-04-14)Michael Shannon, J. J. WattRita Ora
AskTheFallons; Michael Shannon plays his drum machine; Know Your Bro (J. J., Derek & T. J. Watt); Rita Ora performed "How to Be Lonely"
1242EApril 15, 2020 (2020-04-15)Pharrell Williams, Millie Bobby BrownN/A
What Are You Doing Wednesdays; Tonight Show Do Not Play: At Home Edition; Tonight Show Singing Whisper Challenge (Millie Bobby Brown)
1243EApril 16, 2020 (2020-04-16)Chelsea Handler, Kelly Clarkson, Dude PerfectMichael McDonald
Tonight Show #hashtags: #QuarantineATVShow; Kelly Clarkson performed "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)"; Michael McDonald performed "On My Own"
1244EApril 17, 2020 (2020-04-17)Hugh Jackman, Rose Byrne, Will Ferrell & Kristen WiigKesha
T-Mobile announces a donation of $2.5 million to local schools and Boys & Girls Clubs of America for COVID-19 relief; Thank You Notes; The Longest Days of Our Lives (Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Matthew McConaughey); Hugh Jackman and Jimmy make bread; Rose Byrne makes a cocktail; Bobby Cannavale participates in Rose Byrne's interview; Kesha performed "Resentment"
1245EApril 20, 2020 (2020-04-20)Melissa McCarthy & Octavia Spencer, Megan Thee StallionDan White
Tonight Show Screengrabs; BFF Showdown (Octavia Spencer & Melissa McCarthy)
1246EApril 21, 2020 (2020-04-21)Halle Berry, Russell WestbrookMeghan Trainor
Ask the Fallons; Meghan Trainor performed "Cry Cry Cry"
1247EApril 22, 2020 (2020-04-22)LL Cool J, Dr. Jane GoodallKae Tempest
Jimmy celebrates Earth Day during the monologue; What Are You Doing Wednesdays; One–Second Song Challenge (Questlove); Jimmy plays LL Cool J's Furious Five Challenge; Homeschooling with Nick Thune; Kae Tempest performed "People's Faces"
1248EApril 23, 2020 (2020-04-23)Alex Rodriguez, Rhett & LinkTones and I
Las Vegas Reopening Slogans; Tonight Show #hashtags: #QuarantineQuotes; Hot Ones (appearance by Sean Evans, Jimmy Fallon & Alex Rodriguez); Tones and I performed "Bad Child"
1249EApril 24, 2020 (2020-04-24)Jonas Brothers, Lester Holt, Charli D'AmelioCHVRCHES
Virtual Kentucky Derby Horses; Thank You Notes; Quarantine Confessions (Jonas Brothers); Kevin Jonas' daughters crash the interview; Nick Jonas shows how to work out to "Baby Shark"; Lester Holt's dog shows up during the interview; Pet Duets with Charli D'Amelio; CHVRCHES performed "Forever"
1250EApril 27, 2020 (2020-04-27)Kate Hudson, Alessia CaraAlessia Cara
Jimmy performed "Starting to Crack" at the top of the program; Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Tonight Show One Word Songs (Alessia Cara); Alessia Cara does ventriloquism; Alessia Cara plays voice memo of her writing "The Bridge"; Alessia Cara performed "October"
1251EApril 28, 2020 (2020-04-28)Ricky Gervais, Billy PorterThe Lumineers
New Girl Scout Cookies Flavors; Ask the Fallons; Hey Robot... (Ricky Gervais); The Lumineers performed "Salt and the Sea"
1252EApril 29, 2020 (2020-04-29)Shailene Woodley, MalumaThom Yorke
What Are You Doing Wednesdays; Shailene Woodley and Jimmy do a handstand; Thom Yorke performed "Plasticine Figures"
1253EApril 30, 2020 (2020-04-30)Vince Vaughn, Gigi HadidMaluma
Purell Commercial; Tonight Show #hashtags: #QuarantineABook; Jimmy's dog Gary FaceTimes; Vince Vaughn and Jimmy's Inner Thoughts; Maluma performed "ADMV"
No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1254EMay 1, 2020 (2020-05-01)Jon Hamm, Brené BrownHailee Steinfeld
Jimmy cannot afford "Footloose" because the NBC legal team is out of the office, and could not clear the music for air; Jeopardy! Categories; Thank You Notes; The Longest Days of Our Lives (Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Jake Gyllenhaal, Susan Lucci, Maurice Benard, Mary Beth Evans and Heather Locklear); Jon Hamm shows his father's fez; Hailee Steinfeld performed "I Love You's"
1255EMay 4, 2020 (2020-05-04)Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis, Evan Rachel WoodAnnie Lennox
Global News (appearance by Mick Jagger); Tariq raps about Star Wars characters; Voice Swap (Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis); Evan Rachel Wood is learning how to play the piano; Evan Rachel Would or Evan Rachel Wouldn't (Evan Rachel Wood); Annie Lennox performed "A Thousand Beautiful Things"
1256EMay 5, 2020 (2020-05-05)Ryan Reynolds, Karlie KlossEzra Koenig
Jimmy performed "Teachers' Day Song" at the top of the program; Time Travel Tuesday; Jimmy plays Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic; Ask the Fallons; Ezra Koenig performed a medley of songs
1257EMay 6, 2020 (2020-05-06)Governor Andrew Cuomo, Gabrielle UnionBrad Paisley
Tonight Show Face Mask the Nation; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Search Party (The Roots & Gabrielle Union); Brad Paisley performed "No I In Beer"
1258EMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)Queen Latifah, Pete Davidson & Judd ApatowJames Taylor
Bootsy Collins briefly introduces the monologue with Jimmy; Tonight Show #hashtags: #QuarantineMomQuotes; Jimmy talks to mothers on the frontlines and sends a gift package along with a Samsung gift of $25,000; Tonight Show What Am I Saying? (Queen Latifah); James Taylor performed "You Can Close Your Eyes"
1259EMay 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)Mark Ruffalo, Bill Murray & Guy FieriMiranda Lambert
Mountain Dew Commercial; Barbra Streisand calls Jimmy during the monologue; Bootsy Collins briefly introduces Thank You Notes with Jimmy; Thank You Notes; Jimmy, Bill Murray & Guy Fieri make nachos; Miranda Lambert performed "Bluebird"
1260EMay 11, 2020 (2020-05-11)Seth MacFarlane, David ChangLady Antebellum
Quarantine Pickup Lines; Tonight Show #Blessed #Inspired; Tonight Show Tariq's Irk List; One Song Many Artists (Seth MacFarlane); Lady Antebellum performed "Champagne Night"
1261EMay 12, 2020 (2020-05-12)Ethan Hawke, Elle FanningMaroon 5
Jimmy Fallon, Brendon Urie & The Roots sing "Under Pressure" with classroom instruments; Ask the Fallons; Maroon 5 performed "Memories"
1262EMay 13, 2020 (2020-05-13)David Spade, Kathryn HahnThe Killers
What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Tonight Show Wheel of Opinions (David Spade); The Killers performed "Caution"
1263EMay 14, 2020 (2020-05-14)Chris Evans, Mo WillemsKane Brown
Tonight Show #hashtags: #FirstThingImGoingToDoWhenThisIsOver; Jarret (appearance by Horatio Sanz); #BrotherChallenge (Chris & Scott Evans); Doodle Challenge (Mo Willems); Kane Brown performed "Cool Again"
1264EMay 15, 2020 (2020-05-15)Dwayne Johnson, Daveed DiggsThe Head and the Heart
Pants Commercial; Thank You Notes; Jimmy promotes Red Nose Day; Show Us Your Books Video; The Head and the Heart performed "Honeybee"
1265EMay 18, 2020 (2020-05-18)Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cole SprouseBilly Corgan
Jimmy's wife's birthday; Johnny Bananas wishes Jimmy's wife a happy birthday; Tourism Slogans; Tim Williamson Comedy Special Trailer; Billy Corgan performed "Hard Times"
1266EMay 19, 2020 (2020-05-19)Ben Stiller, Hannah GadsbyTim McGraw
Jimmy checks in with Steve Higgins; Jimmy as James Taylor performed "Carolina and Anywhere Else in My Mind"; Tim McGraw performed "I Called Mama"
1267EMay 20, 2020 (2020-05-20)Anthony Anderson, Michelle DockeryGary Clark Jr.
Grimace's Bistro Commercial; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Audience Suggestion Box (Jimmy takes the audience for a ride on his slide, Jimmy shares some of his vinyl records, Jimmy watches the first ten seconds of Ozark, Jimmy shows the inside of his refrigerator, writers' room meeting, Jimmy says Ingrid Michaelson's name underwater); Gary Clark Jr. performed "Low Down Rolling Stone"
1268EMay 21, 2020 (2020-05-21)Sofía Vergara, Steve Coogan & Rob BrydonCourtney Barnett
Jimmy announces that Pizza Hut is giving out 500,000 free pizzas to 2020 graduates; Jimmy, Billy Idol & The Roots performed "Dancing with Myself" with classroom instruments; Tonight Show Random Instrument Challenge (The Roots); Courtney Barnett performed "Sunday Roast"
1269EMay 22, 2020 (2020-05-22)Jennifer Lopez, Henry WinklerTwenty One Pilots
Quarantine Aprons; The Thinking Tree; Watch–It–Once TikTok Challenge (Jennifer Lopez); Henry Winkler shows his life in jackets; Twenty One Pilots performed "Level of Concern"
52520May 25, 2020 (2020-05-25)Ariana Grande, Paul McCartney, Blake SheltonN/A
Staff Favorites Special: "Best of" clips from Late Night and The Tonight Show
52620May 26, 2020 (2020-05-26)Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama, Brad PittN/A
Staff Favorites Special: "Best of" clips from Late Night and The Tonight Show
52720May 27, 2020 (2020-05-27)Bruce Springsteen, Jamie Foxx, Will FerrellN/A
Staff Favorites Special: "Best of" clips from Late Night and The Tonight Show
52820May 28, 2020 (2020-05-28)Kevin Hart, Justin Timberlake, Amy PoehlerN/A
Staff Favorites Special: "Best of" clips from Late Night and The Tonight Show
52920May 29, 2020 (2020-05-29)Miley Cyrus, Barack Obama, Steve CarellN/A
Staff Favorites Special: "Best of" clips from Late Night and The Tonight Show

June

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1270EJune 1, 2020 (2020-06-01)Derrick Johnson, Don Lemon, Jane ElliottThe Roots & Bilal
Jimmy acknowledges the recent controversy over an SNL sketch that he appeared in and dedicates the night's broadcast speaking to experts on racism and anti–racism; Questlove & Tariq present an encore airing of The Roots & Bilal's performance of "It Ain't Fair" (originally aired August 7, 2017)
1271EJune 2, 2020 (2020-06-02)Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Phoebe Robinson, W. Kamau BellN/A
Jimmy acknowledges Blackout Tuesday; notice that no musical performance will be held because of Blackout Tuesday
1272EJune 3, 2020 (2020-06-03)Senator Kamala Harris, Talib Kweli, Roy Wood Jr.N/A
Rebroadcast of The Roots & Yim Yames' performance of "Dear God 2.0" (originally aired June 18, 2010)
1273EJune 4, 2020 (2020-06-04)Senator Bernie Sanders, Dr. Bernice A. King, Wyatt CenacGary Clark Jr. featuring The Roots
Donald Trump Gettysburg Address; Hmm... You Could Do Better Commercial; rebroadcast of Gary Clark Jr. featuring The Roots' performance of "This Land" (originally aired December 11, 2019)
1274EJune 8, 2020 (2020-06-08)John Oliver, Spike LeeBENEE featuring Gus Dapperton
Clyde Bailey; John Oliver shows a Golden Girls Chia Pet; BENEE featuring Gus Dapperton performed "Supalonely"
1275EJune 9, 2020 (2020-06-09)The Co-Hosts of Queer Eye, Christian SlaterSia
Whimpleton, the Forgotten Fourth Harry Potter Character; A Complete List of Things People Want to Hear J. K. Rowling's Take On; Jimmy chats with Martha Bergman, one of Bill de Blasio's chief strategists; Sia performed "Together"
1276EJune 10, 2020 (2020-06-10)Robert De Niro, James BlakeLenny Kravitz
US Army Fort Renames; Jimmy checks in with his staff; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Lenny Kravitz performed "Believe"
1277EJune 11, 2020 (2020-06-11)Anthony Mackie, David DobrikAvril Lavigne
Tonight Show Couldntyajust?!; Twitter Questions; Mayor Speech; Avril Lavigne performed "We Are Warriors"
1278EJune 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)Kevin Bacon, Aunjanue Ellis, Sarah CooperChristine and the Queens
Statement on Necco Wafers; debut of one of Sarah Cooper's TikTok videos; Thank You Notes; Christine and the Queens performed "I Disappear in Your Arms"
1279EJune 15, 2020 (2020-06-15)Martin Short, Bashir Salahuddin & Diallo RiddleRandy Newman
Jimmy tells as many Donald Trump jokes as he can during the monologue; Donald Trump Attack Ad; Nelson Fleming; Randy Newman performed "Mr. President"
1280EJune 16, 2020 (2020-06-16)Gwyneth Paltrow, Zachary QuintoAlec Benjamin
Tonight Show That's Like Saying; Taylor Mayhew; headspace 2020 App Ad; Gwyneth Paltrow's son crashes the interview; Alec Benjamin performed "Oh My God"
1281EJune 17, 2020 (2020-06-17)Sean Penn, Dr. Robin DiAngeloWeezer
Anthony Fauci Voicemails; Ted Cruz Video Statement; Harland Farragut; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Weezer performed "Hero"
1282EJune 18, 2020 (2020-06-18)Don Cheadle, Reverend Al SharptonLuke Bryan
Dancing with the Stars Ad; Tamagotchi Ad; Thank You Notes; Astronomy Club Zoom Call; Luke Bryan performed "Build Me a Daddy"
1283EJune 22, 2020 (2020-06-22)John Legend, Mike BirbigliaJohn Legend
Trump Rally Tweets; New York City Fireworks Statement; Tim Barnes Zoom Call; 15 Zoom Excuses; John Legend performed "Ooh Laa"
1284EJune 23, 2020 (2020-06-23)Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kenya BarrisMichael Stipe & Big Red Machine
Protest Chants for White People Album Ad; Ask the Fallons; Tonight Show Random Object Freestyle (Lin-Manuel Miranda); Michael Stipe & Aaron Dessner from Big Red Machine performed "No Time for Love Like Now"
1285EJune 24, 2020 (2020-06-24)Russell Crowe, Ben PlattBrittany Howard
Backpat Ad; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Brittany Howard performed "Goat Head"
1286EJune 25, 2020 (2020-06-25)Shaquille O'Neal, John LithgowOzuna
Hand Sanitizer Ad; Yelp Reviews; debut of Jimmy's first TikTok video; Tonight Show Google Translate Songs (Demi Lovato); John Lithgow shows the cover image of his new book; Ozuna performed "Caramelo/Mamacita"
1287EJune 26, 2020 (2020-06-26)Pierce Brosnan, Nicole RichieBlackpink
Mike Pence Tour Ad; Those Friends from Your Instagram Feed; Thank You Notes; The Longest Days of Our Lives (Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Tariq); Tonight Show Try Not to Laugh Challenge (Blackpink); Blackpink performed "How You Like That"

July

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1288AJuly 13, 2020 (2020-07-13)Charlize Theron, Governor Andrew CuomoLittle Big Town
First show back in the studio; Masculine Man Masks Commercial; Tonight Show Couldntyajust?!; Jimmy performed "It's Beginning to Feel a Bit Like Normal"; I Like Your Style; Little Big Town performed "Wine, Beer, Whiskey"
1289AJuly 14, 2020 (2020-07-14)Colin Jost, Representative Val DemingsDavido
The One Guy Who Changed His Mind on Trump; Deb Brown; Hot Scripts with Zalman Terzian; Davido performed a medley of "D&G/Fall"
1290AJuly 15, 2020 (2020-07-15)James McAvoy, Stacey AbramsMy Morning Jacket
Hallmark Wine Ad; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Freestylin' with The Roots; My Morning Jacket performed "Spinning My Wheels"
1291AJuly 16, 2020 (2020-07-16)Jim Carrey, Jenny SlateLuke Combs
Ford Bronco Commercial; Tariq breaks down Peacock; Thank You Notes; Luke Combs performed "Lovin' on You"
1292AJuly 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)David Schwimmer, Alison BrieJimmy Buffett
Donald Trump Cognitive Test; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Jimmy Buffett performed "Down at the Lah De Dah"
1293AJuly 21, 2020 (2020-07-21)Andy Samberg, José AndrésPerfume Genius
What Is Tariq Dreaming About?; Hayden & Peyton; Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Andy Samberg does ASMR; Perfume Genius performed "On the Floor"
1294AJuly 22, 2020 (2020-07-22)Cameron Diaz, Mayor Keisha Lance BottomsKygo with OneRepublic
What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Market Crunch; Cameron Diaz and Jimmy have wine; Kygo with OneRepublic performed "Lose Somebody"
1295AJuly 23, 2020 (2020-07-23)Will Arnett, Michaela CoelH.E.R.
Thank You Notes; Hey Robot... (Will Arnett); H.E.R. performed "Do to Me"
1296AJuly 27, 2020 (2020-07-27)Mike Tyson, Adam DeVineChronixx
Kevin Cipriano; TikTok Career College Commercial; Jimmy acknowledges the death of Regis Philbin; Tonight Show #Blessed #Inspired; Chronixx performed "Cool as the Breeze/Friday"
1297AJuly 28, 2020 (2020-07-28)Michael Che, Megan RapinoeAngel Olsen
Tariq's segment gets cut (Tariq and Jimmy performed "Just One"); Tonight Show So Let Me Get This Straight; Tonight Show #hashtags: #MySummerInSixWords; Tonight Show Go Off! (Michael Che); Angel Olsen performed "Whole New Mess"
1298AJuly 29, 2020 (2020-07-29)Ice-T, Jack WhitehallCharlie Wilson
Tech Leader Quotes; Donald Trump's Notes; Budweiser Zero Slogans; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Jimmy portrays Mark Zuckerberg testifying before the United States Congress; Ice-T's daughter crashes the interview; Charlie Wilson performed "One I Got"
1299AJuly 30, 2020 (2020-07-30)Seth Rogen, Chiwetel EjioforAlanis Morissette
Tonight Show Oof! Yeesh! Oh God!!; Tonight Show This Week Made Right; Thank You Notes; Pickle Juice Challenge (Seth Rogen); Alanis Morissette performed "Ablaze"

August

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1300AAugust 3, 2020 (2020-08-03)Common, Matisse ThybulleRufus Wainwright
Hayden & Peyton; Imagination Vacations Commercial; Rufus Wainwright performed "Trouble in Paradise"
1301AAugust 4, 2020 (2020-08-04)Jesse Eisenberg, Blake GriffinGracie Abrams
Donald Trump Interview (Jimmy portrays Trump); Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinATVShow; Tonight Show Audience Suggestion Box (Jimmy plays the kazoo, audience member asks Jimmy to ask his girlfriend to marry him as well as that the New York Mets have a good season, HBO Min Commercial, Jimmy uses a Liam Neeson balloon); Gracie Abrams performed "I miss you, I'm sorry"
1302AAugust 5, 2020 (2020-08-05)Jamie Foxx, Tig NotaroBlack Pumas
Parent Who Hasn't Considered Homeschooling; Celebrities Wish Each Other Happy Birthday; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Auto–Tune Up! (Jamie Foxx); Black Pumas performed "Fire"
1303AAugust 6, 2020 (2020-08-06)Matthew McConaughey, Jaden SmithJADEN
Crystal Washington; Donald Trump Video; Tonight Show This Week Made Right; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Off Songs Song Off (Matthew McConaughey); Tonight Show Selfie Expression (Jaden Smith); JADEN performed "Cabin Fever"
1304AAugust 10, 2020 (2020-08-10)Bryan Cranston, Julia GarnerSurfaces
A Man of Many Hats (Bryan Cranston); Tonight Show Do Not Read; Surfaces performed "Sunday Best"
1305AAugust 11, 2020 (2020-08-11)Orlando Bloom, Cecily StrongTrey Anastasio
Joe Biden Virtual Conference (Jimmy portrays Biden); Tonight Show #hashtags: #SummerSongs2020; Trey Anastasio performed "I Never Needed You Like This Before", which became the first in-studio performance by a musical guest since Mandy Moore's appearance in episode 1224.
1306AAugust 12, 2020 (2020-08-12)Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paula PellJessie Reyez
Donald Trump Presidential Address (Jimmy portrays Trump); Jimmy interviews eighth grader Riley Spellman; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Watch–It–Once TikTok Challenge (Joseph Gordon-Levitt); Paula Pell does a comedy bit with her poodle; Jessie Reyez performed "Before Love Came to Kill Us"
1307AAugust 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)Seth Meyers, David BlaineBurna Boy
Donald Trump Campaign Ad; Pringles Slogans; Thank You Notes; Burna Boy performed "Wonderful/Monsters You Made"
1308AAugust 17, 2020 (2020-08-17)Tiffany Haddish, Jurnee SmollettOrville Peck & Shania Twain
2020 DNC Schedule; OAN; CCC Intros; Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Tonight Show Wheel of Opinions (Tiffany Haddish); Orville Peck & Shania Twain performed "Legends Never Die"
1309AAugust 18, 2020 (2020-08-18)Hugh Jackman, Lili ReinhartBuju Banton
Tonight Show #hashtags: #MyCampaignSlogan; Lili Reinhart's dog crashes the interview; Buju Banton performed "The World Is Changing"
1310AAugust 19, 2020 (2020-08-19)Tyler Perry, Maisie WilliamsTrevor Daniel
Jimmy plays a man representing Rhode Island in the roll call of the 2020 DNC; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Like Follow Block (Maisie Williams); Trevor Daniel performed "Falling/Past Life"
1311AAugust 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)Rachel Maddow, Fred ArmisenTiwa Savage
Thank You Notes; Fred Armisen shows SNL mementos; Tiwa Savage performed "Dangerous Love"

September

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1312ASeptember 8, 2020 (2020-09-08)Joel McHale, Big SeanBig Sean
Jimmy checks in with Seth Meyers; The Tonight Show Aunts; Big Sean performed "Harder Than My Demons"
1313ASeptember 9, 2020 (2020-09-09)Kevin Hart, Josh CharlesChika
Donald Trump practices acceptance speech in front of a mirror (Jimmy portrays Trump); What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Fill In My Blank; Chika performed "High Rises/Crown"
1314ASeptember 10, 2020 (2020-09-10)Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus
Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Freestylin' with The Roots: NFL Edition; Miley Cyrus performed "Midnight Sky/Maneater"
1315ASeptember 11, 2020 (2020-09-11)Kelly Clarkson, Joy ReidThe Flaming Lips
Donald Trump Message; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Different Tune (Kelly Clarkson); The Flaming Lips performed "God and the Policeman"
1316ASeptember 14, 2020 (2020-09-14)Jude Law, Maya Erskine & Anna KonkleSummer Walker
Crowd Reaction Sounds; Tonight Show Good Name Bad Name Great Name; Tonight Show Tariq's Irk List; Summer Walker performed "Body"
1317ASeptember 15, 2020 (2020-09-15)Ewan McGregor, Willie & Bobbie NelsonKesha
Artemis "Duncan" Lundquist; Tonight Show Talk Like Trump; Tonight Show Motorcycle Term Scottish Slang or Star Wars Word? (Ewan McGregor); Kesha performed "Children of the Revolution"
1318ASeptember 16, 2020 (2020-09-16)Sharon Stone, Shaquille O'NealKylie Minogue
Team Weed/No Weed; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Audience Suggestion Box (Jimmy reveals how he stays fit, Jimmy reveals self-control tips, Jimmy interviews the EA Sports guy, Jimmy karate chops a party sub); Vote Shaq (Shaquille O'Neal); Kylie Minogue performed "Say Something"
1319ASeptember 17, 2020 (2020-09-17)Seth MacFarlane, Evan Rachel WoodPenn & Teller
What's Trending on Twitter; Tonight Show #hashtags: #NewFootballTraditions
1320ASeptember 18, 2020 (2020-09-18)Jessica Alba, Jack HustonKeith Urban
Statement that the program was recorded before the news of the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the top of the broadcast; Tariq and Jimmy have one last TikTok talk; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Watch–It–Once TikTok Challenge (Jessica Alba); Keith Urban performed "Say Something"
1321ASeptember 21, 2020 (2020-09-21)Julianne Moore, Chace CrawfordPolo G
Jimmy acknowledges the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the top of the program; Donald Trump Audio; a small business is highlighted at each commercial break; Tonight Show Polls; Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Polo G performed "Martin & Gina"
1322ASeptember 22, 2020 (2020-09-22)Keira Knightley, Chelsea ClintonTame Impala
So You Want to Be a Supreme Court Justice Trailer; Tame Impala performed "Borderline"
1323ASeptember 23, 2020 (2020-09-23)Joy Reid, Derrick JohnsonAnitta featuring Cardi B & Myke Towers
Anitta featuring Cardi B & Myke Towers performed "Me Gusta"
1324ASeptember 24, 2020 (2020-09-24)Chris Rock, Jonathan MajorsSasha Sloan
CDC PSA; New Emojis; How Was That Legal Until Now??; Tonight Show #hashtags: #HomeSchoolFail; Sasha Sloan performed "Lie"
1325ASeptember 25, 2020 (2020-09-25)Sting, Gugu Mbatha-RawGashi featuring Sting
Donald Trump Letter to Richard Nixon; Penalty Box; Tonight Show Face Mask the Nation; What Are You Doing Wednesday?: Friday Edition; Thank You Notes; Gashi featuring Sting performed "Mama"
1326ASeptember 28, 2020 (2020-09-28)Jim Parsons, Shepard SmithBTS
Donald Trump Video (Jimmy portrays Trump); Jimmy Fallon, The Roots & BTS performed "Dynamite"; BTS performed "Idol"
1327ASeptember 29, 2020 (2020-09-29)John CenaBTS
Jimmy talks to John Cena at the top of the program; Jimmy and John Cena performed a song parody of "Reunited"; Tonight Show Toss It Over (John Cena); BTS performed "Home"
1328ASeptember 30, 2020 (2020-09-30)BTS, Chris Colfer, Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov & Victor HedmanBTS
Media Headlines; Tonight Show Dance Your Feelings (BTS); BTS performed "Black Swan"

October

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1329AOctober 1, 2020 (2020-10-01)Michael Che & Colin Jost, Kaitlyn DeverBTS
Carnival Cruise Line Ad; Tonight Show Joke Off (Michael Che & Colin Jost); Tonight Show Zoom Olympics (BTS); BTS performed "Mikrokosmos"; Jimmy performed "Puttin' On the Ritz" to end the show
1330AOctober 2, 2020 (2020-10-02)Adam Sandler, Millie Bobby BrownBTS
Thank You Notes; Lip Sync Battle (Millie Bobby Brown); BTS performed "Dynamite"
1331AOctober 5, 2020 (2020-10-05)Daniel Craig, Billie Eilish & FINNEASBillie Eilish featuring FINNEAS
Tonight Show #hashtags: #IGotBusted; debut of exclusive clip from No Time to Die; Billie Eilish & FINNEAS create a remix song for Jimmy; Billie Eilish featuring FINNEAS performed "No Time to Die"
1332AOctober 6, 2020 (2020-10-06)Lin-Manuel & Luis Miranda, Ruby RoseThe Highwomen
Mike Pence Debate Prep Footage (Jimmy portrays Pence); Tonight Show Father Son Challenge (Lin-Manuel & Luis Miranda); The Highwomen performed "Crowded Table"
1333AOctober 7, 2020 (2020-10-07)Maya Rudolph, Matt Bomer070 Shake
Jimmy stars in a lip sync video at the top of the program; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Lon & Yvonne's Zoom Scat Duo (Maya Rudolph); 070 Shake performed "History/Guilty Conscience"
1334AOctober 8, 2020 (2020-10-08)Eddie Redmayne, Guy RazLele Pons x Guaynaa
Tariq notices bugs on Jimmy's head; Tonight Show Leaderboard 2020; Tonight Show Guitar Solo Battle with H.E.R. (H.E.R.); Lele Pons x Guaynaa performed "Se Te Nota"
1335AOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)Kevin James, Lenny KravitzNate Bargatze
Dexamethasone Ad; Tonight Show This Week Made Right; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Fake Off (Kevin James)
1336AOctober 19, 2020 (2020-10-19)Gwen Stefani, Swizz Beatz & TimbalandBebe Rexha featuring Doja Cat
2020 Election Closing Arguments; Two Goats Who Will Vote (appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda); Buck Pinto promotes Gwen's Gone Country (Gwen Stefani); Bebe Rexha featuring Doja Cat performed "Baby, I'm Jealous"
1337AOctober 20, 2020 (2020-10-20)Natalie Portman, Billy PorterLous and the Yakuza
Republican Excuse Generator; 2020 Election Closing Arguments; The Roots rap about PA ballots; Lous and the Yakuza performed "Amigo"
1338AOctober 21, 2020 (2020-10-21)Anthony Mackie, Lily JamesBlack Thought featuring Portugal. The Man & The Last Artful, Dodgr
2020 Election Closing Arguments; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Mad Lib Theater (Anthony Mackie); Black Thought featuring Portugal. The Man & The Last Artful, Dodgr performed "Quiet Trip/Nature of the Beast"
1339AOctober 22, 2020 (2020-10-22)Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patton OswaltOf Monsters and Men
2020 Election Closing Arguments; Tonight Show #hashtags: #TheDebateInSixWords; Of Monsters and Men performed "Visitor"
1340AOctober 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)Chelsea Handler, Senator Bernie SandersThe War on Drugs
Jimmy announces his new children's book; Thank You Notes; The War on Drugs performed "Ocean of Darkness"
1341AOctober 26, 2020 (2020-10-26)Sterling K. Brown, Zoe Lister-Jones, Matthew "Super" DeLisiRina Sawayama
Mike Pence Doctor Audio; Freestylin' with The Roots; Rina Sawayama performed "XS"
1342AOctober 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)Shawn Mendes, Tig NotaroShawn Mendes
2020 Vs. 1908 Voting; Masculine Man Masks Commercial; Tonight Show Do Not Read; Shawn Mendes performed "Intro/Wonder"
1343AOctober 28, 2020 (2020-10-28)Ken Jeong, Mayor Pete ButtigiegSam Hunt
Julio Torres; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Freaky Face Off (Ken Jeong); Sam Hunt performed "Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90s"
1344AOctober 29, 2020 (2020-10-29)America Ferrera, David Dobrik, Corey SeagerBrothers Osborne
The follow-up song to "Monster Mash", "Hangover Mash"; Tonight Show #hashtags: #NewHalloweenTraditions; David Dobrik sends Jimmy a gift; Brothers Osborne performed "All Night"
1345AOctober 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)Nick Offerman, Stacey AbramsBusta Rhymes featuring Anderson .Paak
Politician Halloween Plans; Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Audience Suggestion Box (Tariq and Jimmy act like they're in a Lifetime Christmas film, Jimmy bobs for apples – and gets an iPhone, The Undertaker combines wrestling with Halloween, Black Simon & Garfunkel); Busta Rhymes featuring Anderson .Paak performed "YUUUU"

November

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No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1346ANovember 2, 2020 (2020-11-02)Anthony Anderson, Senator Elizabeth WarrenBig Boi and Sleepy Brown featuring Killer Mike and Big Rube
Fidgey Whatsy Ad; Premature Election Ad; 2020 Election Closing Arguments; Tonight Show Polls; Big Boi and Sleepy Brown featuring Killer Mike and Big Rube performed "We the Ones"
1347ANovember 4, 2020 (2020-11-04)Sarah Silverman, Dua Lipa, Steve KornackiCommon featuring Black Thought and PJ
Jimmy remembers his mother on the third anniversary of her passing; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Common featuring Black Thought and PJ performed "Say Peace"
1348ANovember 5, 2020 (2020-11-05)Kenan Thompson, Kate MaraJames Blake
Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Tonight Show Think Fast! (Kenan Thompson); James Blake performed "Godspeed"
1349ANovember 6, 2020 (2020-11-06)Milo Ventimiglia, Marc MaronOneohtrix Point Never
Jimmy performed a parody song about the election; Thank You Notes; Oneohtrix Point Never performed "I Don't Love Me Anymore"
1350ANovember 9, 2020 (2020-11-09)Kaley Cuoco, Megan RapinoeJosh Johnson
Politician Voicemails; Jimmy surprises Steve Kornacki at his office; Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Tonight Show Pilot Voice Challenge (Kaley Cuoco)
1351ANovember 10, 2020 (2020-11-10)Vince Vaughn, Lorraine BraccoGus Dapperton
Biden's Plan for Economic Recovery/Healthcare/Foreign Policy; Tonight Show Picture This; Gus Dapperton performed "Post Humorous"
1352ANovember 11, 2020 (2020-11-11)Michael Strahan, Brené BrownPatty Smyth
US Citizenship Test; Patty Smyth and Jimmy performed a parody of "Goodbye to You"; Freestylin' with The Roots; Playing a Round with Michael Strahan (Michael Strahan); Patty Smyth performed "Build a Fire"
1353ANovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)James Spader, Chris Paul21 Savage x Metro Boomin
Tariq is tired of the news (Breaking News); Statue Quotes; Nick Ciarelli & Brad Evans are interviewed; Tonight Show #hashtags: #TimeToMove; 21 Savage x Metro Boomin performed "Runnin'/Mr. Right Now"
1354ANovember 13, 2020 (2020-11-13)Post Malone, Phoebe Robinson2 Chainz
Tonight Show News Smash; Jimmy recreates "Therefore I Am" music video; Thank You Notes; Jimmy says hello to Post Malone's stepmom during the interview; Every Drinking Game Ever (Post Malone); 2 Chainz performed "Can't Go for That"
1355ANovember 16, 2020 (2020-11-16)Chance the Rapper, Erin AndrewsG Herbo featuring Chance the Rapper
Jimmy plays a video game with Donald Trump at the top of the program (Jimmy portrays Trump); The Concession Speech We All Deserve; Tonight Show Drop It In; Tonight Show Kid Raps (Chance the Rapper); G Herbo featuring Chance the Rapper performed "PTSD"
1356ANovember 17, 2020 (2020-11-17)Whoopi Goldberg, Emma CorrinDierks Bentley
Jimmy thinks about Hungry Hungry Hippos at the top of the program; Tweets Vs. Fleets; Jimmy shoots virtual hoops with Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman & Obi Toppin; Tonight Show Do Not Play; Whoopi Goldberg brings Jimmy a cupcake; Dierks Bentley performed "Gone"
1357ANovember 18, 2020 (2020-11-18)Dan Levy, Michael J. FoxJulia Michaels
Jimmy and The Roots wear pajamas for the night's broadcast; Jimmy explains the COVID vaccines through song; 73 Qs with Harry Styles (Jimmy portrays Styles); Tonight Show Best Worst First (Dan Levy); Julia Michaels performed "Lie Like This"
1358ANovember 19, 2020 (2020-11-19)Sarah Paulson, Henry GoldingCar Seat Headrest
What's Trending & Why; Tonight Show #hashtags: #NewThanksgivingTraditions; Tonight Show Guess the Impression (Sarah Paulson); Car Seat Headrest performed "Can't Cool Me Down"
1359ANovember 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)Leslie Mann, Colin QuinnSAINt JHN
Donald Trump Responses to Legal Terms; Overstated with Colin Quinn (Colin Quinn); Thank You Notes; SAINt JHN performed "Sucks to Be You"
1360ANovember 23, 2020 (2020-11-23)Emma Stone, Ben FalconeJosh Groban
Sidney Powell Farewell Email; Tonight Show Interesting Polls; Tonight Show News & Improved; Josh Groban performed "The World We Knew (Over and Over)"
1361ANovember 24, 2020 (2020-11-24)Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Paul BettanyInternet Money featuring Gunna, Don Toliver and Nav
Joe Biden Voicemail; In Lighter News; Jimmy talks about being name-dropped in Lifetime Christmas films; Internet Money featuring Gunna, Don Toliver and Nsv performed "Lemonade"
1362ANovember 25, 2020 (2020-11-25)Melissa McCarthy, the original cast of Saved by the BellSheryl Crow
Joe Biden Vs. Donald Trump White House Official Briefings; Jimmy & The Roots slam Chris Evans for being great at everything; Tonight Show #hashtags: #CookingFail; Sheryl Crow performed "You Don't Know How It Feels"
1363ANovember 26, 2020 (2020-11-26)Jerry Seinfeld, Bad BunnyBad Bunny
Thank You Notes; Tonight Show Seinfeld Challenge (Jerry Seinfeld); Tonight Show Auto–Tune Up (Bad Bunny); Bad Bunny performed "Yo Visto Así"
1364ANovember 30, 2020 (2020-11-30)Nick Kroll, Lily CollinsMatt Berninger
Tonight Show Go On, Git!; Tonight Show Guess the Impression (Nick Kroll); Matt Berninger performed "I'm Waiting for the Man"

December

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1365ADecember 1, 2020 (2020-12-01)Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter, Joe ManganielloThe Smashing Pumpkins
Fallonlore: The 30 Rock Sessions; Joe Manganiello's dog makes an appearance during the interview; The Smashing Pumpkins performed "Cyr"
1366ADecember 2, 2020 (2020-12-02)Jamie Dornan, Lisa RobinsonPhoebe Bridgers
Jimmy Fallon for-year annual question interview; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show Like Follow Block (Jamie Dornan); Phoebe Bridgers performed "Savior Complex"
1367ADecember 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)Jason Bateman, Carrie UnderwoodCarrie Underwood
Government Official Film Extra Work; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Tonight Show #hashtags: #AddAWordRuinAChristmasSong; Carrie Underwood performed "O Holy Night"
1368ADecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)President Barack ObamaLiam Gallagher
Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Tonight Show Obama Settles It (Barack Obama); Liam Gallagher performed "All You're Dreaming Of"
1369ADecember 7, 2020 (2020-12-07)Mariah Carey, Andrew RannellsJosé Feliciano
Tariq plays Giuliani Bingo; Georgia Runoff Election Closing Arguments; Bob Dylan Interview (Jimmy portrays Dylan); Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters (Tonight Show Christmas Sweaters Day 10 Winner); 2020: The Musical (appearance by Andrew Rannells); José Feliciano performed "Feliz Navidad"
1370ADecember 8, 2020 (2020-12-08)Taraji P. Henson, Chloe FinemanFINNEAS
Republican Quotes; Ikea Catalogue Tribute; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Tonight Show Show Me Something Good; Chloe Fineman does impressions while reading "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"; FINNEAS performed "Another Year"
1371ADecember 9, 2020 (2020-12-09)Jon Hamm, Meghan TrainorMeghan Trainor featuring Earth, Wind & Fire
News Smash; Google Least Searched Terms in 2020; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters (Tonight Show Christmas Sweaters Day 8 Winner); Jon Hamm's dog shows up during the interview; Tonight Show Honestly... (Jon Hamm); Tonight Show Google Translate Songs (Meghan Trainor); Meghan Trainor featuring Earth, Wind & Fire performed "Holidays"
1372ADecember 10, 2020 (2020-12-10)Bruce Springsteen, J BalvinMandy Moore
Presidential Inaugurations: Betcha Didn't Know!; Santa Claus Music Video (appearance by Lil Nas X); Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Mandy Moore performed "How Could This Be Christmas?"
1373ADecember 11, 2020 (2020-12-11)Kristen Bell, Sienna MillerKelly Clarkson & Brett Eldredge
Trump Administration Magazine Covers; Notifications; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters (Tonight Show Christmas Sweaters Day 6 Winner); Thank You Notes; Kristen Bell performed an original song with a friend; Kelly Clarkson & Brett Eldredge performed "Under the Mistletoe"
1374ADecember 14, 2020 (2020-12-14)Gal Gadot, Ricky MartinLana Del Rey
Jimmy Fallon, The Roots & the cast of Saved by the Bell performed the Saved by the Bell theme song; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Gal Gadot and Jimmy try different foods; Lana Del Rey performed "Let Me Love You Like a Woman"
1375ADecember 15, 2020 (2020-12-15)Kristen Wiig, Graham NortonJack Harlow
Tariq wants to talk about something not in the news; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters (Tonight Show Christmas Sweaters Day 4 Winner); Kristen Wiig names stunts; Tonight Show Mimic Challenge (Kristen Wiig); Jack Harlow performed "Rendezvous/Way Out"
1376ADecember 16, 2020 (2020-12-16)Tina Fey, Patty JenkinsMarcus King
Celebrity Audio Tapes; What Are You Doing Wednesday?; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters; Tonight Show One Second Pixar Quiz (Tina Fey); Marcus King performed "Wildflowers & Wine"
1377ADecember 17, 2020 (2020-12-17)Paul McCartney, Pedro PascalThe Voidz
Dua Lipa and Jimmy performed an original holiday song; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters (Tonight Show Christmas Sweaters Day 2 Winner); The Voidz performed "Alien Crime Lord"
1378ADecember 18, 2020 (2020-12-18)Olivia Colman, Lucas Hedges, Barry GibbJhené Aiko with Nas
News Headlines; Jimmy updates "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"; Tonight Show 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters (Tonight Show Christmas Sweaters Day 1 Winner); Thank You Notes; Jhené Aiko with Nas performed "10k Hours"

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