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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 2, 2009
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3
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Metascore
48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critics What's this?

User Score
4.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 84 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
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  • Summary: Jimmy Fallon takes over for Conan O'Brien as NBC shuffles its late night talk show roster in 2009.
  • Genre(s): Comedy, Talk Shows, Reality

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Michael Starr
    75
    Fallon seemed a bit nervous in his monologue (who wouldn't be?), but quickly found his rhythm, firing off some snappy one-liners.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    60
    Jimmy Fallon took NBC's late-night slot for his first test drive early this morning, and it needs a little tuning up. It also showed some promise.
  3. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    30
    Even granting lots of leeway for opening-night nerves, this was a pretty bad beginning for the Saturday Night Live alum.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 50
  3. Negative: 29 out of 50
  1. suz
    10
    I love Jimmy Fallon, he is refreshing and multi-talented, he can sign, dance and he is funny. He beats Conan all to pieces. If Jay ever decides to go I hope they choose Jimmy.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. ZaheerS
    5
    A rocky start, to be sure, but let's face it, late night talk-show hosts rarely, if ever, start off well. Conan was disastrous when he began, and everyone acknowledges that. With time, Fallon will probably grow into his position. Until then, we still have Conan.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. DerekSB
    3
    The guy was great in SNL, but so far his late night show is very very weak. I"m very disappointed. His schmoozing with the guests is painful, as he kissed their asses and they his. No imagination with the bits. I've given up on the show - BORING!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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