The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Season 5
Season five of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon comprises ten episodes that continue the series’ ongoing comedic and musical format. The season is presented by Jimmy Fallon, who assumed the hosting duties after Jay Leno’s second retirement from the program. Fallon is supported by sidekick and announcer Steve Higgins, whose role provides commentary and transitions throughout each episode. The house band, The Roo
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Jimmy Fallon became host of The Tonight Show after Jay Leno’s second retirement.
- Steve Higgins serves as the show’s sidekick and announcer, providing on‑air support.
- The Roots function as the house band, delivering live music for sketches and performances.
- The series is produced by Katie Hockmeyer and executive‑produced by Lorne Michaels.
Season overview
Season five of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon comprises ten episodes that continue the series’ ongoing comedic and musical format. The season is presented by Jimmy Fallon, who assumed the hosting duties after Jay Leno’s second retirement from the program. Fallon is supported by sidekick and announcer Steve Higgins, whose role provides commentary and transitions throughout each episode. The house band, The Roots, supplies live musical accompaniment, underscoring the show’s blend of comedy, interviews, and performances. Production responsibilities for the season are overseen by Katie Hockmeyer, while Lorne Michaels serves as executive producer, maintaining the series’ established creative direction. As with earlier installments, the season maintains a TV‑14 rating and adheres to the comedy‑talk genre, delivering a mix of sketches, celebrity guests, and musical segments. The ten‑episode arc does not introduce a distinct narrative storyline but rather extends the established format, offering viewers a continuation of the late‑night entertainment experience that began with Fallon’s takeover of the iconic Tonight Show franchise.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Sarah Silverman, K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch, Miley Cyrus
Oct 3, 2017 · 45 min
Alec Baldwin, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Jose Altuve, Elbow
Nov 2, 2017 · 45 min
Gary Oldman, Gigi Hadid, Darryl Strawberry, Macklemore, Dave Bowman,Travis Thompson
Nov 15, 2017 · 45 min
Jessica Chastain, Timothee Chalamet, Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, The Dap Kings
Nov 17, 2017 · 45 min
Bryan Cranston, Stephen Curry, Goldlink ft. Brent Faiyaz & Shy Glizzy
Nov 20, 2017 · 45 min
Denzel Washington, Allison Williams, Talib Kweli, Rick Ross, Yummy Bingham
Nov 22, 2017 · 45 min
Michael Shannon, Alison Brie, Jaboukie Young-White & Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Dec 13, 2017 · 45 min
Benicio Del Toro, Ruby Rose, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, Michael McDonald
Dec 15, 2017 · 45 min
Alex Rodriguez, Taylor Kitsch, Clive Davis, Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line
Jan 23, 2018 · 45 min
Sarah Jessica Parker, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Diplo ft. Mo & Goldlink
Feb 6, 2018 · 45 min
Sienna Miller, Tim Tebow, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Tye Tribbett
Feb 7, 2018 · 45 min
Chadwick Boseman, Marlon Wayans, Mike “Rooster” McConaughey, Butch Gilliam, Devin Dawson
Feb 28, 2018 · 45 min
Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Macaulay Culkin, Francis and the Lights
Mar 2, 2018 · 45 min
Katie Holmes, Brian Tyree Henry, U.S. Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Champions, Meghan Trainor, Bun B
Mar 5, 2018 · 45 min
Tina Fey, Evan Rachel Wood, a performance by the Broadway cast of “Mean Girls”
Apr 19, 2018 · 45 min
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Poppy Delevingne, Steep Canyon Rangers
May 3, 2018 · 45 min
Will Ferrell & Molly Shannon, Chrissy Metz, Florence & the Machine
May 16, 2018 · 45 min
Jeremy Renner, Derek Hough, Joanne Rogers, Christine and the Queens ft. Dam-Funk
Jun 12, 2018 · 45 min
Alec Baldwin, Nikki & Brie Bella, Hannah Gadsby, Toots & the Maytals
Jul 25, 2018 · 45 min
New monologue, repeat segments with Alec Baldwin, Nikki & Brie Bella, Hannah Gadsby, Toots & the Maytals
Aug 3, 2018 · 45 min
New monologue, repeat segments with Mila Kunis, Zachary Quinto, Taylor Bennett
Aug 10, 2018 · 45 min
Michael Che & Colin Jost, Henry Golding, Justin Thomas, Dusty Slay
Aug 15, 2018 · 45 min
Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, Brian Tyree Henry, Sen. Cory Booker, Sam Morril
Sep 10, 2018 · 45 min