The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Season 17
2008 • 155 Episodes
Episodes
1. William Shatner; Chelsea Handler; Newton Faulkner
June 2, 2008
William Shatner; Chelsea Handler; Newton Faulkner: Performance from the "Hand Built by Robots"; Headlines.
2. Liv Tyler; Judd Apatow; Usher
June 3, 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.
June 4, 2008
Jeff Foxworthy; Arianna Huffington; N.E.R.D.: Performance from the CD "Seeing Sounds"; Jaywalk: Famous Duos.
4. Dustin Hoffman; Gordon Ramsay; Flobots
June 5, 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
June 6, 2008
Will Smith "Hancock" ; Pete Sampras; Ed Harcourt: Performance from the CD "Beautiful Lie". Political Jeopardy.
6. Russell Brand; Bill Engvall; Aimee Mann
June 9, 2008
Russell Brand; Bill Engvall "The Bill Engvall Show"; Aimee Mann: Performance from the CD "@#%&*! Smilers"; Headlines.
7. Justin Timberlake; Karen Allen; Sheryl Crow
June 10, 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
June 11, 2008
Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin "The Happening"; Priscilla Ahn: Performance from the CD "A Good Day".
9. Mike Myers; Abigail Breslin; David Cook
June 12, 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
June 13, 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
June 16, 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
June 17, 2008
Don Rickles; Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson; Jewel: Performance from the CD "Perfectly Clear"; Jaywalking.
13. The Rock; Tom Papa; Against Me!
June 18, 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
June 19, 2008
Wanda Sykes; James McAvoy "Wanted"; Duffy: Performance from the CD "Rockferry"; Truth in Labeling.
15. Bette Midler; Al Roker; Bette Midler
June 20, 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
July 7, 2008
Featuring Selma Blair, Kevin Nealon and Steve Tyrell.
17. Aaron Eckhart; Los Lonely Boys; Dara Torres
July 8, 2008
Featuring Aaron Eckhart, Los Lonely Boys and Dara Torres.
18. Sara Bareilles; Jarod Miller
July 9, 2008
Featuring Sara Bareilles and Jarod Miller.
19. Adam Carolla; Kathy Griffin; Wynton Marsalis; Willie Nelson
July 10, 2008
Featuring Adam Carolla, Kathy Griffin, Wynton Marsalis and Willie Nelson.
20. Elizabeth Banks; Michael Caine
July 11, 2008
Featuring Elizabeth Banks and Michael Caine.
21. Will Ferrell; Mary McCormack; James Hunter
July 14, 2008
Featuring Will Ferrel, Mary McCormack and James Hunter.
22. David Duchovny; Reese Hoffa; Jakob Dylan
July 15, 2008
Featuring David Duchovny, Reese Hoffa and Jakob Dylan.
23. John C. Reilly; Venus Williams; Gavin Rossdale
July 16, 2008
Featuring John C. Reilly; Venus Williams; Gavin Rossdale
24. David Spade; Jordana Spiro; Coldplay
July 17, 2008
Featuring David Spade, Jordana Spiro and Coldplay.
25. Tim Allen; Demi Lovato; One Republic
July 18, 2008
Featuring Tim Allen, Demi Lovato and One Republic.
26. Kyra Sedgewick; Chris Matthews; Alanis Morissette
July 21, 2008
Featuring Kyra Sedgewick, Chris Matthews and Alanis Morissette.
27. Gillian Anderson; Dave Attell; The Duke Spirit
July 22, 2008
Featuring Gillian Anderson, Dave Attell and The Duke Spirit.
28. Kevin Costner; D.L. Hughley; The Time
July 23, 2008
Featuring Kevin Costner, D.L. Hughley and The Time.
29. Kelsey Grammer; Hugh Rowland; Drew Sherwood; Gavin Degraw
July 24, 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
July 25, 2008
Featuring Kevin Spacey, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and Jesse McCarthy.
31. Julie Scardina; Brendan Fraser; Gnarls Barkley
July 28, 2008
Featuring Julie Scardina, Brendan Fraser and Gnarls Barkley.
32. Seth Rogen; Joan Allen; Third Day
July 29, 2008
Featuring Seth Rogen, Joan Allen and Third Day.
33. Rainn Wilson; Emeril Lagasse; Sergio Mendes Ft. Ledisi
July 30, 2008
Featuring Rainn Wilson, Emeril Lagasse and Sergio Mendes featuring Ledisi.
34. Rosie Perez; Robin Thicke
July 31, 2008
No overview available.
35. Bill Cosby; Emma Stone
August 1, 2008
No overview available.
36. Ben Stiller; the Jonas Brothers
August 4, 2008
No overview available.
37. Robert Downey Jr.; Anna Faris; Toby Keith
August 5, 2008
No overview available.
38. Jack Black; Conor Oberst
August 6, 2008
No overview available.
39. Nick Nolte; Solomon Burke
August 7, 2008
No overview available.
40. Scarlett Johansson; Luke Ford; Chris Cornell
August 8, 2008
Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Luke Ford and Chris Cornell.
41. John McCain; Dara Torres; Juliana Hatfield
August 25, 2008
Featuring Senator John McCain, Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres and Juliana Hatfield.
42. Norm MacDonald; Gordon Ramsay; B.B. King
August 26, 2008
Featuring Norm MacDonald, Gordon Ramsay and B.B. King.
43. Bill Maher; Low vs Diamond
August 27, 2008
Featuring Bill Maher and Low vs Diamond.
46. Josh Brolin, Chelsea Handler, The Killers
November 25, 2008
No overview available.
47. Heidi Klum, Robert Pattinson, Seal
November 26, 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
December 1, 2008
No overview available.
49. Kathy Griffin, David Frost, Colbie Caillat
December 2, 2008
Featuring Kathy Griffin, Sir David Frost and Colbie Caillat
50. Michael Phelps, JB Smoove
September 8, 2008
No overview available.
51. Brian Williams, Kirk Fox, Common
December 4, 2008
No overview available.
52. Cate Blanchett, Tim Reid & Tom Dreesen, Taylor Swift
December 5, 2008
No overview available.
53. Will Smith, Paula Deen, k.d. lang
December 8, 2008
No overview available.
55. Kate Beckinsale, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson
December 9, 2008
Kate Beckinsale; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Musical guest: Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson
56. Wanda Sykes, Michael Phelps, Lyle Lovett
December 10, 2008
Kate Beckinsale; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Musical guest: Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson
57. Jamie Foxx, David Gregory
December 12, 2008
No overview available.
58. Kate Winslet, Dame Edna, Sheryl Crow
December 15, 2008
No overview available.
59. Jim Carrey, Rosario Dawson, Relient K
December 16, 2008
No overview available.
60. Charlize Theron; Matt Lucas & David Walliams
September 22, 2008
Charlize Theron; Matt Lucas & David Walliams; My Morning Jacket; Headlines.
61. Adam Sandler, Zooey Deschanel, Los Lonely Boys
December 18, 2008
No overview available.
62. James Franco, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Melissa Etheridge
December 19, 2008
No overview available.
64. Owen Wilson, Julie Scardina, Natalie Cole
December 23, 2008
No overview available.
65. Terry Bradshaw, Jack Witherspoon, Iron & Wine
January 5, 2009
No overview available.
66. Queen Latifah, Adam Carolla, Pussycat Dolls
January 6, 2009
No overview available.
67. Anne Hathaway, Brady Barr, Jeff Dunham
January 7, 2009
No overview available.
68. Dustin Hoffman, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Lady GaGa
January 8, 2009
No overview available.
69. Daniel Craig, Taraji P. Henson, Eagles of Death Metal
January 9, 2009
No overview available.
70. David Duchovny, Richard Roeper, The All-American Rejects
January 12, 2009
No overview available.
71. Mickey Rourke, Toni Collette, John Legend
January 13, 2009
No overview available.
72. Cherie Blair, Ralph Fiennes, Brett Dennen
January 14, 2009
No overview available.
73. Kevin James, Emma Roberts, MuteMath
January 15, 2009
No overview available.
74. Hugh Laurie, Chuck Todd, Band From TV
January 16, 2009
No overview available.
75. Jimmy Fallon, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Lee Ann Womack
January 19, 2009
No overview available.
76. Wanda Sykes, Bernice Gallego, Buckcherry
January 20, 2009
No overview available.
77. Howie Mandel, Jerome Bettis, Lady Antebellum
January 22, 2009
No overview available.
79. Marisa Tomei, Dr. Grey Stafford, Ty Barnett
January 23, 2009
No overview available.
80. Michelle Obama; Chris Rock; Darius Rucker
October 27, 2008
No overview available.
81. Rainn Wilson, Nikki Glaser, Hoobastank
January 27, 2009
No overview available.
82. Dakota Fanning, Bradley Cooper, the Neville Brothers
January 28, 2009
No overview available.
83. Jenna Fischer, Justin Long, Franz Ferdinand
January 29, 2009
No overview available.
84. Elizabeth Banks, Dev Patel, James Morrison
January 30, 2009
No overview available.
85. Kate Winslet, Danny Boyle, Akon
February 2, 2009
No overview available.
86. Penelope Cruz, D.L. Hughley, Sara Bareilles
February 3, 2009
No overview available.
87. Drew Barrymore, Serena Williams, will.i.am
February 4, 2009
No overview available.
88. Jennifer Aniston, Santonio Holmes, Jamey Johnson
February 5, 2009
No overview available.
89. Dave Salmoni, Frank Langella, Ben Lee
February 6, 2009
No overview available.
90. Simon Baker, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, Duffy
February 9, 2009
No overview available.
91. Bill Maher, Viola Davis, Raphael Saadiz
February 10, 2009
No overview available.
92. Anderson Cooper; Steve Byrne; Sarah McLachlan
November 13, 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
November 14, 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
November 17, 2008
No overview available.
95. Larry the Cable Guy, Chris Matthews, Adele
November 18, 2008
Featuring Senator John McCain, Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres and Juliana Hatfield.
96. Bill Maher, Kristin Chenoweth, Nickelback
November 19, 2008
Featuring Norm MacDonald, Gordon Ramsay and B.B. King.
97. Hugh Jackman, Tenacious D
November 20, 2008
Featuring Bill Maher and Low vs Diamond.
98. Jay Mohr, Marjorie Johnson, Scott Weiland
November 21, 2008
Jay Mohr "Gary Unmarried"; Blue Ribbon Baker Marjorie Johnson; Scott Weiland: Performance from the CD "Happy in Galoshes."
99. Ron Howard, Jonas Brothers
November 24, 2008
No overview available.
100. Larry the Cable Guy, Malin Akerman, the Fray
March 2, 2009
No overview available.
101. Bob Newhart, Rachel Maddow, Bettye Lavette
March 3, 2009
No overview available.
102. Russell Brand, Neko Case
March 4, 2009
No overview available.
103. Jarrod Miller, Sienna Miller, Tom Jones
March 5, 2009
No overview available.
104. Christina Ricci, Papa Roach
March 6, 2009
No overview available.
105. Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Demetri Martin, Rocco De Luca & The Burden
March 9, 2009
No overview available.
106. Whoopi Goldberg, Elle Fanning, Keyshia Cole
March 10, 2009
No overview available.
107. Ellen DeGeneres, Christopher Mintz, Raul Malo
March 11, 2009
No overview available.
108. Dwayne Johnson, Heather Headley
March 12, 2009
No overview available.
109. John Krasinski, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Travis
March 13, 2009
No overview available.
110. Tom Cruise, Frank Caliendo, The Cure
December 11, 2008
No overview available.
111. Portia de Rossi, D.L. Hughley, Soundtrack of Our Lives
March 17, 2009
No overview available.
112. Reese Witherspoon, Keith Olbermann, Naturally 7
March 18, 2009
No overview available.
113. President Barack Obama, Garth Brooks
March 19, 2009
No overview available.
117. Robin Williams, Freida Pinto, Johnny Mathis
December 22, 2008
No overview available.
151. Charlie Sheen, Arianna Huffington, Lisa Hannigan
February 18, 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
March 20, 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
March 23, 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
March 24, 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
March 25, 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
March 26, 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
March 27, 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
March 30, 2009
No overview available.
175. Amy Poehler, Paul Walker, Fall Out Boy
March 31, 2009
Amy Poehler "Parks & Recreation"; Lou Ferrigno "I Love You, Man"; Fall Out Boy: Performance from the CD "Folie à Deux;" The Audience Wants to Know.
176. Michael Caine, Dennis Rodman, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
April 1, 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
April 2, 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
April 3, 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
April 13, 2009
No overview available.
180. Jamie Foxx, Carol Leifer, the Airborne Toxic Event
April 14, 2009
No overview available.
181. Don Rickles, Richard Engel, Chris Botti featuring John Mayer
April 15, 2009
No overview available.
182. Jessica Alba, Bob Saget, Jonny Lang
April 16, 2009
No overview available.
183. Charles Barkley, Leslie Mann, TV on the Radio
April 17, 2009
No overview available.
184. Martha Stewart, Tracey Ullman, the Killers
April 20, 2009
No overview available.
185. Hugh Jackman, Abigail Breslin, Ida Maria
April 21, 2009
No overview available.
186. Robert Downey Jr., Alexandra Wentworth, George Wallace
April 22, 2009
No overview available.
187. Eric Bana, Marjorie Johnson, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
April 27, 2009
No overview available.
188. Michael Douglas, Chelsea Handler, Country Bones
April 28, 2009
No overview available.
189. Jimmy Fallon, Chris Matthews, Zac Brown Band
April 29, 2009
No overview available.
190. Matthew McConaughey, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Starsailor
April 30, 2009
No overview available.
191. Arsenio Hall, Jules Sylvester, Ziggy Marley
May 1, 2009
No overview available.
192. Anderson Cooper, Kathleen Madigan, Eli Young Band
May 4, 2009
No overview available.
193. Howie Mandel, Alec Greven, Robert Randolph & the Clark Sisters
May 5, 2009
No overview available.
194. Tim Allen, John Cho, Van Morrison
May 6, 2009
No overview available.
195. Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, Soulja Boy Tellem
May 7, 2009
No overview available.
196. Jamie Lee Curtis, Jonah Hill, Jewel
May 8, 2009
No overview available.
197. Russell Brand, Elizabeth Banks, Ciara
May 11, 2009
No overview available.
198. Dennis Miller, Calvin Borel, Kelly Clarkson
May 12, 2009
No overview available.
199. Kevin Spacey, Roberta McCain, Yusuf
May 13, 2009
No overview available.
200. Katie Couric, Ewan McGregor, the Decemberists
May 14, 2009
No overview available.
201. Kevin Bacon, Julie Scardina, Kings of Leon
May 15, 2009
No overview available.
202. Cameron Diaz, Kirk Fox, Blink 182
May 18, 2009
No overview available.
203. Terry Bradshaw, 8-year-old piano prodigy Ethan Bortnick, Blink 182
May 19, 2009
No overview available.
204. Bill Maher, Adam Richman, Mandy Moore
May 20, 2009
No overview available.
205. Andy Samberg, "American Idol" winner Kris Allen, Lionel Richie
May 21, 2009
Charlie Sheen "Two And A Half Men"; Arianna Huffington; Lisa Hannigan; Steve Schirripa, the Judgmental Bastard.
206. Brian Williams, Jesse James, Tori Amos
May 22, 2009
No overview available.
207. Mel Gibson, Lyle Lovett
May 25, 2009
No overview available.
208. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dwight Yoakam
May 26, 2009
No overview available.
209. Wanda Sykes, Sarah McLachlan
May 27, 2009
No overview available.
210. Billy Crystal, Prince
May 28, 2009
No overview available.
211. Conan O'Brien, James Taylor
May 29, 2009
No overview available.
212. 17 Dec. 2008
December 17, 2008
No overview available.