The Tonight Show with Jay Leno â Season 17
About this season
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
Episodes (155)
1. William Shatner; Chelsea Handler; Newton Faulkner
Aired 2 June 2008
William Shatner; Chelsea Handler; Newton Faulkner: Performance from the "Hand Built by Robots"; Headlines.
2. Liv Tyler; Judd Apatow; Usher
Aired 3 June 2008
Liv Tyler "The Incredible Hulk"; Judd Apatow "You Don't Mess with the Zohan"; Usher: Performance from the CD "Here I Stand"; The Most Ridiculus 911 Calls Ever Made.
3. Jeff Foxworthy; Arianna Huffington; N.E.R.D.
Aired 4 June 2008
Jeff Foxworthy; Arianna Huffington; N.E.R.D.: Performance from the CD "Seeing Sounds"; Jaywalk: Famous Duos.
4. Dustin Hoffman; Gordon Ramsay; Flobots
Aired 5 June 2008
Dustin Hoffman "Kung Fu Panda"; Gordon Ramsay "Hell's Kitchen"; Flobots: Performance from the CD "Fight With Tools"; Chris Bosh at the NBA Finals.
5. Will Smith; Pete Sampras; Ed Harcourt
Aired 6 June 2008
Will Smith "Hancock" ; Pete Sampras; Ed Harcourt: Performance from the CD "Beautiful Lie". Political Jeopardy.
6. Russell Brand; Bill Engvall; Aimee Mann
Aired 9 June 2008
Russell Brand; Bill Engvall "The Bill Engvall Show"; Aimee Mann: Performance from the CD "@#%&*! Smilers"; Headlines.
7. Justin Timberlake; Karen Allen; Sheryl Crow
Aired 10 June 2008
Justin Timberlake "The Love Guru"; Karen Allen "Indiana Jones"; Sheryl Crow: Performance from the CD "Detours". The Audience Wants To Know.
8. Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin; Priscilla Ahn
Aired 11 June 2008
Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin "The Happening"; Priscilla Ahn: Performance from the CD "A Good Day".
9. Mike Myers; Abigail Breslin; David Cook
Aired 12 June 2008
Mike Myers "The Love Guru"; Abigail Breslin "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl"; David Cook: Performance from his debut single "Time of My Life"; Cloning Experience Gone Horribly Wrong.
10. Larry the Cable Guy; Bob Costas; Ashanti
Aired 13 June 2008
Larry the Cable Guy; Bob Costas; Ashanti: Performance from the CD "The Declaration"; Faither's Day Gift Ideas.
11. Anne Hathaway; Gabriel Iglesias; Amos Lee
Aired 16 June 2008
Anne Hathaway "Get Smart" - Comedian Gabriel Iglesias; Amos Lee: Performance from the CD "Last Days at the Lodge"; Headlines.
12. Don Rickles; Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson; Jewel
Aired 17 June 2008
Don Rickles; Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson; Jewel: Performance from the CD "Perfectly Clear"; Jaywalking.
13. The Rock; Tom Papa; Against Me!
Aired 18 June 2008
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson "Get Smart"; Comedian Tom Papa; Against Me!: Performance from the CD "Stop!"; The Young and Reckless.
14. Wanda Sykes; James McAvoy; Duffy
Aired 19 June 2008
Wanda Sykes; James McAvoy "Wanted"; Duffy: Performance from the CD "Rockferry"; Truth in Labeling.
15. Bette Midler; Al Roker; Bette Midler
Aired 20 June 2008
Bette Midler; Al Roker "Celebrity Family Feud"; Bette Midler: Performance from the CD "Jackpot - The Best Bette"; Pitch to America.
16. Selma Blair; Kevin Nealon; Steve Tyrell
Aired 7 July 2008
Featuring Selma Blair, Kevin Nealon and Steve Tyrell.
17. Aaron Eckhart; Los Lonely Boys; Dara Torres
Aired 8 July 2008
Featuring Aaron Eckhart, Los Lonely Boys and Dara Torres.
18. Sara Bareilles; Jarod Miller
Aired 9 July 2008
Featuring Sara Bareilles and Jarod Miller.
19. Adam Carolla; Kathy Griffin; Wynton Marsalis; Willie Nelson
Aired 10 July 2008
Featuring Adam Carolla, Kathy Griffin, Wynton Marsalis and Willie Nelson.
20. Elizabeth Banks; Michael Caine
Aired 11 July 2008
Featuring Elizabeth Banks and Michael Caine.
21. Will Ferrell; Mary McCormack; James Hunter
Aired 14 July 2008
Featuring Will Ferrel, Mary McCormack and James Hunter.
22. David Duchovny; Reese Hoffa; Jakob Dylan
Aired 15 July 2008
Featuring David Duchovny, Reese Hoffa and Jakob Dylan.
23. John C. Reilly; Venus Williams; Gavin Rossdale
Aired 16 July 2008
Featuring John C. Reilly; Venus Williams; Gavin Rossdale
24. David Spade; Jordana Spiro; Coldplay
Aired 17 July 2008
Featuring David Spade, Jordana Spiro and Coldplay.
25. Tim Allen; Demi Lovato; One Republic
Aired 18 July 2008
Featuring Tim Allen, Demi Lovato and One Republic.
26. Kyra Sedgewick; Chris Matthews; Alanis Morissette
Aired 21 July 2008
Featuring Kyra Sedgewick, Chris Matthews and Alanis Morissette.
27. Gillian Anderson; Dave Attell; The Duke Spirit
Aired 22 July 2008
Featuring Gillian Anderson, Dave Attell and The Duke Spirit.
28. Kevin Costner; D.L. Hughley; The Time
Aired 23 July 2008
Featuring Kevin Costner, D.L. Hughley and The Time.
29. Kelsey Grammer; Hugh Rowland; Drew Sherwood; Gavin Degraw
Aired 24 July 2008
Featuring Swing Vote actor Kelsey Grammer, the Ice Road Truckers Hugh Rowland and Drew Sherwood, plus musical act Gavin Degraw.
30. Kevin Spacey; Triumph the Insult Comic Dog; Jesse McCarthy
Aired 25 July 2008
Featuring Kevin Spacey, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and Jesse McCarthy.
31. Julie Scardina; Brendan Fraser; Gnarls Barkley
Aired 28 July 2008
Featuring Julie Scardina, Brendan Fraser and Gnarls Barkley.
32. Seth Rogen; Joan Allen; Third Day
Aired 29 July 2008
Featuring Seth Rogen, Joan Allen and Third Day.
33. Rainn Wilson; Emeril Lagasse; Sergio Mendes Ft. Ledisi
Aired 30 July 2008
Featuring Rainn Wilson, Emeril Lagasse and Sergio Mendes featuring Ledisi.
34. Rosie Perez; Robin Thicke
Aired 31 July 2008
35. Bill Cosby; Emma Stone
Aired 1 August 2008
36. Ben Stiller; the Jonas Brothers
Aired 4 August 2008
37. Robert Downey Jr.; Anna Faris; Toby Keith
Aired 5 August 2008
38. Jack Black; Conor Oberst
Aired 6 August 2008
39. Nick Nolte; Solomon Burke
Aired 7 August 2008
40. Scarlett Johansson; Luke Ford; Chris Cornell
Aired 8 August 2008
Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Luke Ford and Chris Cornell.
41. John McCain; Dara Torres; Juliana Hatfield
Aired 25 August 2008
Featuring Senator John McCain, Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres and Juliana Hatfield.
42. Norm MacDonald; Gordon Ramsay; B.B. King
Aired 26 August 2008
Featuring Norm MacDonald, Gordon Ramsay and B.B. King.
43. Bill Maher; Low vs Diamond
Aired 27 August 2008
Featuring Bill Maher and Low vs Diamond.
46. Josh Brolin, Chelsea Handler, The Killers
Aired 25 November 2008
47. Heidi Klum, Robert Pattinson, Seal
Aired 26 November 2008
Heidi Klum, Robert Pattinson, Seal is an episode from the talk show The Tonight Show with Jay Leno which aired on November 26th, 2008.
48. Debra Messing, Cody Willard, Celine Dion
Aired 1 December 2008
49. Kathy Griffin, David Frost, Colbie Caillat
Aired 2 December 2008
Featuring Kathy Griffin, Sir David Frost and Colbie Caillat
50. Michael Phelps, JB Smoove
Aired 8 September 2008
51. Brian Williams, Kirk Fox, Common
Aired 4 December 2008
52. Cate Blanchett, Tim Reid & Tom Dreesen, Taylor Swift
Aired 5 December 2008
53. Will Smith, Paula Deen, k.d. lang
Aired 8 December 2008
55. Kate Beckinsale, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson
Aired 9 December 2008
Kate Beckinsale; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Musical guest: Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson
56. Wanda Sykes, Michael Phelps, Lyle Lovett
Aired 10 December 2008
Kate Beckinsale; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Musical guest: Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson
57. Jamie Foxx, David Gregory
Aired 12 December 2008
58. Kate Winslet, Dame Edna, Sheryl Crow
Aired 15 December 2008
59. Jim Carrey, Rosario Dawson, Relient K
Aired 16 December 2008
60. Charlize Theron; Matt Lucas & David Walliams
Aired 22 September 2008
Charlize Theron; Matt Lucas & David Walliams; My Morning Jacket; Headlines.
61. Adam Sandler, Zooey Deschanel, Los Lonely Boys
Aired 18 December 2008
62. James Franco, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Melissa Etheridge
Aired 19 December 2008
64. Owen Wilson, Julie Scardina, Natalie Cole
Aired 23 December 2008
65. Terry Bradshaw, Jack Witherspoon, Iron & Wine
Aired 5 January 2009
66. Queen Latifah, Adam Carolla, Pussycat Dolls
Aired 6 January 2009
67. Anne Hathaway, Brady Barr, Jeff Dunham
Aired 7 January 2009
68. Dustin Hoffman, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Lady GaGa
Aired 8 January 2009
69. Daniel Craig, Taraji P. Henson, Eagles of Death Metal
Aired 9 January 2009
70. David Duchovny, Richard Roeper, The All-American Rejects
Aired 12 January 2009
71. Mickey Rourke, Toni Collette, John Legend
Aired 13 January 2009
72. Cherie Blair, Ralph Fiennes, Brett Dennen
Aired 14 January 2009
73. Kevin James, Emma Roberts, MuteMath
Aired 15 January 2009
74. Hugh Laurie, Chuck Todd, Band From TV
Aired 16 January 2009
75. Jimmy Fallon, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Lee Ann Womack
Aired 19 January 2009
76. Wanda Sykes, Bernice Gallego, Buckcherry
Aired 20 January 2009
77. Howie Mandel, Jerome Bettis, Lady Antebellum
Aired 22 January 2009
79. Marisa Tomei, Dr. Grey Stafford, Ty Barnett
Aired 23 January 2009
80. Michelle Obama; Chris Rock; Darius Rucker
Aired 27 October 2008
81. Rainn Wilson, Nikki Glaser, Hoobastank
Aired 27 January 2009
82. Dakota Fanning, Bradley Cooper, the Neville Brothers
Aired 28 January 2009
83. Jenna Fischer, Justin Long, Franz Ferdinand
Aired 29 January 2009
84. Elizabeth Banks, Dev Patel, James Morrison
Aired 30 January 2009
85. Kate Winslet, Danny Boyle, Akon
Aired 2 February 2009
86. Penelope Cruz, D.L. Hughley, Sara Bareilles
Aired 3 February 2009
87. Drew Barrymore, Serena Williams, will.i.am
Aired 4 February 2009
88. Jennifer Aniston, Santonio Holmes, Jamey Johnson
Aired 5 February 2009
89. Dave Salmoni, Frank Langella, Ben Lee
Aired 6 February 2009
90. Simon Baker, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, Duffy
Aired 9 February 2009
91. Bill Maher, Viola Davis, Raphael Saadiz
Aired 10 February 2009
92. Anderson Cooper; Steve Byrne; Sarah McLachlan
Aired 13 November 2008
Anderson Cooper; Comic Steve Byrne; Sarah McLachlan: Performance from the CD "Rarities, B-Sides 2 And Other Stuff, Volume 2"; The Audience Wants to Know.
93. Miley Cyrus; Jason Statham; David Cook
Aired 14 November 2008
Miley Cyrus ("Bolt"); Jason Statham "Transporter 3"; David Cook: Performance from the CD "David Cook;" Pitch to America.
94. Kiefer Sutherland; Lisa Lampanelli; Barry Manilow
Aired 17 November 2008
95. Larry the Cable Guy, Chris Matthews, Adele
Aired 18 November 2008
Featuring Senator John McCain, Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres and Juliana Hatfield.
96. Bill Maher, Kristin Chenoweth, Nickelback
Aired 19 November 2008
Featuring Norm MacDonald, Gordon Ramsay and B.B. King.
97. Hugh Jackman, Tenacious D
Aired 20 November 2008
Featuring Bill Maher and Low vs Diamond.
98. Jay Mohr, Marjorie Johnson, Scott Weiland
Aired 21 November 2008
Jay Mohr "Gary Unmarried"; Blue Ribbon Baker Marjorie Johnson; Scott Weiland: Performance from the CD "Happy in Galoshes."
99. Ron Howard, Jonas Brothers
Aired 24 November 2008
100. Larry the Cable Guy, Malin Akerman, the Fray
Aired 2 March 2009
101. Bob Newhart, Rachel Maddow, Bettye Lavette
Aired 3 March 2009
102. Russell Brand, Neko Case
Aired 4 March 2009
103. Jarrod Miller, Sienna Miller, Tom Jones
Aired 5 March 2009
104. Christina Ricci, Papa Roach
Aired 6 March 2009
105. Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Demetri Martin, Rocco De Luca & The Burden
Aired 9 March 2009
106. Whoopi Goldberg, Elle Fanning, Keyshia Cole
Aired 10 March 2009
107. Ellen DeGeneres, Christopher Mintz, Raul Malo
Aired 11 March 2009
108. Dwayne Johnson, Heather Headley
Aired 12 March 2009
109. John Krasinski, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Travis
Aired 13 March 2009
110. Tom Cruise, Frank Caliendo, The Cure
Aired 11 December 2008
111. Portia de Rossi, D.L. Hughley, Soundtrack of Our Lives
Aired 17 March 2009
112. Reese Witherspoon, Keith Olbermann, Naturally 7
Aired 18 March 2009
113. President Barack Obama, Garth Brooks
Aired 19 March 2009
117. Robin Williams, Freida Pinto, Johnny Mathis
Aired 22 December 2008
151. Charlie Sheen, Arianna Huffington, Lisa Hannigan
Aired 18 February 2009
Hugh Jackman "Australia"; Jack Black & Kyle Gass; Tenacious D: Performance from the DVD "The Complete Master Works 2;" Jaywalking.
168. Seth Rogen, Guy Fieri, Chris Cornell
Aired 20 March 2009
Seth Rogen "Monsters VS. Aliens"; Chef Guy Fieri; Chris Cornell: Performance from the CD "Scream"
169. Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, John Cena, Playing For Change
Aired 23 March 2009
Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest "American Idol"; Pro Wrestler John Cena "12 Rounds"; Playing For Change: Performance from the CD "Songs Around The World;" Headlines.
170. Condoleezza Rice, Bill Hader, PJ Harvey & John Parish
Aired 24 March 2009
Condoleezza Rice; Bill Hader "Adventureland"; PJ Harvey & John Parish: Performance from the CD "A Woman, A Man, Walked By;" Photo Booth.
171. Halle Berry, Frank Caliendo, Prince
Aired 25 March 2009
Halle Berry; Frank Caliendo; Prince: Performance from the 3-disc set "LOtUSFLOW3R, MPLSoUND, and Elixer;" Name that Sound.
172. Paul Giamatti, Emma Roberts, Prince
Aired 26 March 2009
Paul Giamatti "Duplicity"; Emma Roberts "Lymelife"; Prince: Performance from the 3-disc set "LOtUSFLOW3R, MPLSoUND, and Elixer;" Does this Impress Ed Asner?
173. Dana Carvey, Billy Mays, Prince
Aired 27 March 2009
Dana Carvey; Bill Mays "Pitchmen"; Prince: The Mercedes-Benz Outdoor Concert Series, All New Concerts! Performance from his 3-disc set "LOtUSFLOW3R, MPLSoUND,Elixer"
174. Vin Diesel, Lisa Lampanelli, Gavin DeGraw
Aired 30 March 2009
175. Amy Poehler, Paul Walker, Fall Out Boy
Aired 31 March 2009
Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation"; Lou Ferrigno "I Love You, Man"; Fall Out Boy: Performance from the CD "Folie Ă Deux;" The Audience Wants to Know.
176. Michael Caine, Dennis Rodman, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
Aired 1 April 2009
Michael Caine "Is There Anybody There?"; Dennis Rodman "Celebrity Apprentice"; Christopher Guest Michael McKean & Harry Shearer (Spinal Tap): Performance from the CD "No Album Song;" April Fool Gag Gifts.
177. Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift
Aired 2 April 2009
Ben Affleck "State Of Play"; Taylor Swift: Interview and performance from the CD "Fearless"; American Idol Cast-Off Megan Joy; Jaywalking.
178. Miley Cyrus, Tom Lennon
Aired 3 April 2009
Miley Cyrus "Hannah Montana: The Movie"; Tom Lennon "17 Again"; Miley Cyrus: Performance from the Soundtrack "Hannah Montana The Movie;" Ross the Intern at the 'America's Top Model' auditions.
179. Sen. John McCain, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Ray Cyrus
Aired 13 April 2009
180. Jamie Foxx, Carol Leifer, the Airborne Toxic Event
Aired 14 April 2009
181. Don Rickles, Richard Engel, Chris Botti featuring John Mayer
Aired 15 April 2009
182. Jessica Alba, Bob Saget, Jonny Lang
Aired 16 April 2009
183. Charles Barkley, Leslie Mann, TV on the Radio
Aired 17 April 2009
184. Martha Stewart, Tracey Ullman, the Killers
Aired 20 April 2009
185. Hugh Jackman, Abigail Breslin, Ida Maria
Aired 21 April 2009
186. Robert Downey Jr., Alexandra Wentworth, George Wallace
Aired 22 April 2009
187. Eric Bana, Marjorie Johnson, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Aired 27 April 2009
188. Michael Douglas, Chelsea Handler, Country Bones
Aired 28 April 2009
189. Jimmy Fallon, Chris Matthews, Zac Brown Band
Aired 29 April 2009
190. Matthew McConaughey, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Starsailor
Aired 30 April 2009
191. Arsenio Hall, Jules Sylvester, Ziggy Marley
Aired 1 May 2009
192. Anderson Cooper, Kathleen Madigan, Eli Young Band
Aired 4 May 2009
193. Howie Mandel, Alec Greven, Robert Randolph & the Clark Sisters
Aired 5 May 2009
194. Tim Allen, John Cho, Van Morrison
Aired 6 May 2009
195. Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, Soulja Boy Tellem
Aired 7 May 2009
196. Jamie Lee Curtis, Jonah Hill, Jewel
Aired 8 May 2009
197. Russell Brand, Elizabeth Banks, Ciara
Aired 11 May 2009
198. Dennis Miller, Calvin Borel, Kelly Clarkson
Aired 12 May 2009
199. Kevin Spacey, Roberta McCain, Yusuf
Aired 13 May 2009
200. Katie Couric, Ewan McGregor, the Decemberists
Aired 14 May 2009
201. Kevin Bacon, Julie Scardina, Kings of Leon
Aired 15 May 2009
202. Cameron Diaz, Kirk Fox, Blink 182
Aired 18 May 2009
203. Terry Bradshaw, 8-year-old piano prodigy Ethan Bortnick, Blink 182
Aired 19 May 2009
204. Bill Maher, Adam Richman, Mandy Moore
Aired 20 May 2009
205. Andy Samberg, "American Idol" winner Kris Allen, Lionel Richie
Aired 21 May 2009
Charlie Sheen "Two And A Half Men"; Arianna Huffington; Lisa Hannigan; Steve Schirripa, the Judgmental Bastard.
206. Brian Williams, Jesse James, Tori Amos
Aired 22 May 2009
207. Mel Gibson, Lyle Lovett
Aired 25 May 2009
208. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dwight Yoakam
Aired 26 May 2009
209. Wanda Sykes, Sarah McLachlan
Aired 27 May 2009
210. Billy Crystal, Prince
Aired 28 May 2009
211. Conan O'Brien, James Taylor
Aired 29 May 2009
212. 17 Dec. 2008
Aired 17 December 2008