What is The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon about?

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is a late-night talk show airing on NBC, with comedian Jimmy Fallon as host following Jay Leno's retirement. Since debuting on February 17, 2014, the show has continued the legacy of the Tonight Show franchise from its home at Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center — a venue steeped in the show's rich history. The program, produced by Broadway Video and Universal Television, represents the seventh version of the iconic series and has reintroduced the show to New York after a lengthy period in Los Angeles. Featuring sidekick Steve Higgins and house band The Roots, The Tonight Show offers a contemporary blend of entertainment, from Fallon's opening monologue, drawing from current events, to various comedic segments that often engage the audience in interactive games or parodies. The show concludes with a lineup of celebrity interviews and performances ranging from music acts to stand-up comedy, maintaining its place as a staple of American late-night television and a platform for celebrity guests and musicians.

The first episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon aired on February 17, 2014 and the most recent episode to air was on April 12, 2024.