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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Season 3

87 episodes Premiered Jun 8, 2015 Updated Sep 18, 2026

Season three of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon carries forward the series’ established format over 87 episodes. Following Jay Leno’s second retirement, Jimmy Fallon remains the central host, delivering comedy sketches, interviews, and musical segments. The program continues to feature sidekick and announcer Steve Higgins, whose role provides introductions and comedic banter, while the house band the Roots sup

Previously on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Jimmy Fallon became host after Jay Leno’s second retirement, establishing the show’s current era.
  • ⚡ Steve Higgins serves as sidekick and announcer, providing introductions and comedic interplay.
  • ⚡ The Roots act as the house band, delivering live music and participating in sketches.
  • ⚡ Production is led by Katie Hockmeyer with Lorne Michaels as executive producer, guiding the show’s comedic direction.

Season overview

Season three of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon carries forward the series’ established format over 87 episodes. Following Jay Leno’s second retirement, Jimmy Fallon remains the central host, delivering comedy sketches, interviews, and musical segments. The program continues to feature sidekick and announcer Steve Higgins, whose role provides introductions and comedic banter, while the house band the Roots supplies live music and participates in sketches. Production is overseen by Katie Hockmeyer with Lorne Michaels serving as executive producer, maintaining the show’s comedic tone and production values. Throughout the season the series sustains its blend of humor, celebrity interaction, and musical performance, reinforcing its position in the late‑night landscape. The episodes build on the momentum established in earlier seasons, aiming to retain audience engagement and expand the show’s cultural relevance. No major format changes are introduced; instead the season emphasizes consistency, the chemistry among host, sidekick, and band, and the continuation of the post‑Leno era that defines the series. The season also incorporates occasional special episodes tied to holidays and cultural events, further showcasing the host’s versatility.

Sources & verificationThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — The Movie Database (TMDB)The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014): Zajímavosti…The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - WikipediaThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) | RikrekThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014–?? | SerialZone.cz
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Season 3 Episodes

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S3·E134 Core

Ricky Gervais/Ariana Grande

Apr 25, 2016

Ricky Gervais (Special Correspondents (2016)); Ariana Grande (album "Dangerous Woman") is interviewed and performs. Also: Jimmy and Questlove recall their various encounters with P