Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026 · 3 min read

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is a long-running comedy talk show that premiered in 2014. This guide provides an overview of the series' history and format.

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Ratings Snapshot

SourceScoreVotes
TMDB (audience votes)5.8/10401

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at a Glance

Poster for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Poster: TMDB
Release date2014-02-17
GenresComedy, Talk
Seasons / episodes14 seasons, 2433 episodes
NetworkNBC
StatusReturning Series
Top castJimmy Fallon, Steve Higgins
US ratingTV-14
More detailsIMDb page · TMDB page

What Is The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon About? (Spoiler-Free)

Jimmy Fallon assumed hosting duties for the program following Jay Leno's retirement.

Cast and Characters

  • Jimmy Fallon as Self - Host
  • Steve Higgins as Self - Announcer

Who Should Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon?

It may suit you if:

  • You enjoy comedy talk shows featuring a permanent host and an announcer.
  • You are interested in programs filmed in New York.
  • You want to see a series that has spanned 14 seasons.

You might skip it if:

  • You prefer programs that were originally based in Los Angeles.
  • You do not enjoy the talk show format.

Before You Watch

This returning series carries a TV-14 rating and consists of 2433 episodes.

Shows Like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

These picks come from TMDB’s audience recommendations for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

TitleTMDB scoreAbout
Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012)6.4/10Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG!
The Graham Norton Show (2007)7.2/10Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)7.6/10The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992.
QI (2003)7.9/10Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.
One on One (2001)7.9/10A sportscaster becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his teenage daughter, Breanna, moves in with…
Seinfeld (1989)8.2/10A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon have?

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon has 14 season(s) and 2433 episode(s) listed on TMDB. Status: Returning Series.

Who stars in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon?

Jimmy Fallon, Steve Higgins.

When was The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon released?

The first release date listed on TMDB is 2014-02-17.

What is the US rating of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon?

TMDB lists a US rating of TV-14. Check the official rating body for the reasons behind it.

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About this guide. Published by Morfeli on November 9, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer) and are summarized with AI assistance. This page is a data summary, not a critic’s review or a personal opinion; nobody here claims to have rated the title. Scores and details change over time. See our Editorial Policy.