Late Night with Jimmy Fallon season 1

NBC
2009

NBC
2009

Summary Saturday Night Live veteran Jimmy Fallon takes the Late Night reins from Conan O'Brien when O'Brien succeeds Jay Leno as new host of The Tonight Show in 2009.

NBC
2009

NBC
2009

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Season 1

7 Seasons

Season Premiere: 2009

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings

6.8

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Summary Saturday Night Live veteran Jimmy Fallon takes the Late Night reins from Conan O'Brien when O'Brien succeeds Jay Leno as new host of The Tonight Show in 2009.

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Episode 1 • Mar 2, 2009 • 38 m

Episode #1.1

Episode 2 • Mar 3, 2009 • 40 m

Episode #1.2

Episode 3 • Mar 4, 2009 • 44 m

Episode #1.3

Episode 4 • Mar 5, 2009 • 45 m

Episode #1.4

Episode 5 • Mar 6, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.5

Episode 6 • Mar 9, 2009 • 49 m

Episode #1.6

Episode 7 • Mar 10, 2009 • 48 m

Episode #1.7

Episode 8 • Mar 11, 2009 • 51 m

Episode #1.8

Episode 9 • Mar 12, 2009 • 42 m

Episode #1.9

Episode 10 • Mar 13, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.10

Episode 11 • Mar 16, 2009 • 50 m

Episode #1.11

Episode 12 • Mar 17, 2009 • 43 m

Episode #1.12

Episode 13 • Mar 18, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.13

Episode 14 • Mar 19, 2009 • 46 m

Episode #1.14

Episode 15 • Mar 20, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.15

Episode 16 • Mar 23, 2009 • 48 m

Episode #1.16

Episode 17 • Mar 24, 2009 • 51 m

Episode #1.17

Episode 18 • Mar 25, 2009 • 48 m

Episode #1.18

Episode 19 • Mar 26, 2009 • 41 m

Episode #1.19

Host of NBC's "Late Night", Jimmy Fallon brings you a mix of comedy, musical acts, and A-list talent from New York's Studio 6B. The Roots serve as house band and Steve Higgins joins as announcer.

Episode 20 • Mar 27, 2009 • 49 m

Episode #1.20

Host of NBC's "Late Night", Jimmy Fallon brings you a mix of comedy, musical acts, and A-list talent from New York's Studio 6B. The Roots serve as house band and Steve Higgins joins as announcer.

Episode 21 • Mar 30, 2009 • 44 m

Episode #1.21

Episode 22 • Mar 31, 2009 • 50 m

Episode #1.22

Episode 23 • Apr 1, 2009 • 50 m

Episode #1.23

Host of NBC's "Late Night", Jimmy Fallon brings you a mix of comedy, musical acts, and A-list talent from New York's Studio 6B. The Roots serve as house band and Steve Higgins joins as announcer.

Episode 24 • Apr 2, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.24

Episode 25 • Apr 3, 2009 • 51 m

Episode #1.25

Episode 26 • Apr 13, 2009 • 48 m

Episode #1.26

Episode 27 • Apr 14, 2009 • 46 m

Episode #1.27

Host of NBC's "Late Night", Jimmy Fallon brings you a mix of comedy, musical acts, and A-list talent from New York's Studio 6B. The Roots serve as house band and Steve Higgins joins as announcer.

Episode 28 • Apr 15, 2009 • 50 m

Episode #1.28

Episode 29 • Apr 16, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.29

Episode 30 • Apr 17, 2009 • 46 m

Episode #1.30

Episode 31 • Apr 20, 2009 • 55 m

Episode #1.31

Episode 32 • Apr 21, 2009 • 48 m

Episode #1.32

Episode 33 • Apr 22, 2009 • 46 m

Episode #1.33

Episode 34 • Apr 23, 2009 • 46 m

Episode #1.34

Host of NBC's "Late Night", Jimmy Fallon brings you a mix of comedy, musical acts, and A-list talent from New York's Studio 6B. The Roots serve as house band and Steve Higgins joins as announcer.

Episode 35 • Apr 24, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.35

Episode 36 • May 4, 2009 • 51 m

Episode #1.36

Episode 37 • May 5, 2009 • 49 m

Episode #1.37

Episode 38 • May 6, 2009 • 48 m

Episode #1.38

Episode 39 • May 7, 2009 • 50 m

Episode #1.39

Episode 40 • May 8, 2009 • 43 m

Episode #1.40

Episode 41 • May 11, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.41

Episode 41 • May 11, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.41

Episode 43 • May 13, 2009 • 46 m

Episode #1.43

Host of NBC's "Late Night", Jimmy Fallon brings you a mix of comedy, musical acts, and A-list talent from New York's Studio 6B. The Roots serve as house band and Steve Higgins joins as announcer.

Episode 44 • May 14, 2009 • 45 m

Episode #1.44

Episode 45 • May 15, 2009 • 45 m

Episode #1.45

Episode 45 • May 15, 2009 • 45 m

Episode #1.45

Episode 46 • May 18, 2009 • 47 m

Episode #1.46

Episode 46 • May 18, 2009 • 47 m

Episode 359 • Dec 10, 2010

Kirsten Dunst, Dee Snider, Maroon 5

7 Seasons

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Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews

8% Positive
1 Review

85% Mixed
11 Reviews

8% Negative
1 Review

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Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews

8% Positive
1 Review

85% Mixed
11 Reviews

8% Negative
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New York Post

Fallon seemed a bit nervous in his monologue (who wouldn't be?), but quickly found his rhythm, firing off some snappy one-liners.

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Los Angeles Times

It was an encouraging start.

By Robert Lloyd FULL REVIEW

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User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings

6.8

66% Positive
21 Ratings

13% Mixed
4 Ratings

22% Negative
7 Ratings

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User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings

6.8

66% Positive
21 Ratings

13% Mixed
4 Ratings

22% Negative
7 Ratings

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thefatone

Dec 28, 2013

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is the best talk show ont v right now, it´s funny, creative. And Jimmy Fallon is a really talented host he´s even good at singing. The Roots also give the show a great ambient, they are always ready to play songs at any moment.

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suz

Apr 7, 2011

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.

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Washington Post

Fallon is far from such stature, but though his opening night had disappointments, none were crushing or looked potentially fatal. Once Fallon relaxes, hunkers down and lightens up, the new "Late Night" could win over many a semi-conscious heart and mind.

By Tom Shales FULL REVIEW

Chicago Sun-Times

An attempt to be silly like O’Brien, his Late Night predecessor, instead had a trying-too-hard feel that approached Carson Daly territory (a place you do not want to be).

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Variety

Despite solid tune-in out of curiosity about the new kid, Fallon’s Late Night got off to a rocky start, with uninspired writing and taped pieces, an at-times visibly nervous host and a first guest, Robert De Niro, whose taciturn nature made him a poor choice for the assignment.

By Brian Lowry FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

The "Saturday Night Live" alum and occasional film actor began life as a man of chat by giving his best impression of a deer caught in the headlights while at the same time exhibiting flashes of comic flair.

By Ray Richmond FULL REVIEW

Baltimore Sun

Even granting lots of leeway for opening-night nerves, this was a pretty bad beginning for the Saturday Night Live alum.

By David Zurawik FULL REVIEW

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Beats

Aug 16, 2010

I think the people laugh because nobody is laughing at his jokes. the roots are probably the only reason i watch not including the clips and hashtag skits.

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moonlite

Jun 25, 2019

seeing all the reviews and ratings for this made me kinda sad because jimmy was much funnier earlier in his shows compared to now but anyways

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Amathev

Dec 7, 2012

Just awful. This guy doesn't know how to interview people, and his jokes revolve around retelling the guests' jokes. Unfunny jokes with weird timing and an unpleasant host personality. Jimmy Fallon should stick to sketch-writing, because this is just awful.

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Season Episodes

Top Cast

Jimmy Fallon

Self - Host, Denise Fallon, Robert Pattinson

The Roots

Themselves, Themselves - Musical Guest

Steve Higgins

Self - Announcer, Lydia Higgins, Self - Annoncer

Bashir Salahuddin

Self, Yvonne Salahuddin, Milky J

Questlove

Self - The Roots: Drummer, The Nephew, Ladysmith Snack Mambazo

A.D. Miles

Miles, Self, James Spadge

Tariq Trotter

Self - The Roots: MC, Self - MC, Ladysmith Snack Mambazo

James Poyser

Self - The Roots: Keyboardist, Ladysmith Snack Mambazo

Annie Hall

Annie the Page, Annie the Paige, Coffee Sakk Hot Girl

Mike DiCenzo

Mets Bucket Hat Guy, Gus Dilello, Self

Jeff Musial

Self - Animal Expert

Kirk Douglas

Self - The Roots: Guitarist, Ladysmith Snack Mambazo, Self - Guitarist, Dancer, Pro Bowl Shufflin' Crew, Self - Musical Guest

Dion Flynn

Barack Obama, The Great Benito, Barry Sparrow, Audience Member, Dieter Gutboots, Gus (segment: Joking Bad), Johnny, Randy William, Randy Williams

Benjamin Apple

2012

James 'Kamal' Gray

Self - The Roots: Keyboardist, Self - Musical Guest, Self - The Roots: Keyboards

Brian Williams

Self, Self - Slow Jammin' the News, Self - Guest

Joshua Topolsky

Self, Self - Guest

Owen Biddle

Renee Biddle, Self - Bassist, Self - The Roots: Bassist, Late Night Topical Caroler, One of the Missing, Pro Bowl Shufflin' Crew, Self - Musical Guest, Self - The Roots: Bass

John Haskell

Walter Kump, Footman, Self - Staff Writer, John Densmore, Jokeman, Pancake Cook, Self

Fred Armisen

Self - Guest, Lady Hedith

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