The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 18, 2014
Season #: 9, 8, 7, 6, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 78
  3. Negative: 21 out of 78
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  1. dougaussie
    Apr 28, 2014
    0
    all the talent and interest of a slug trying to keep the grass from growing. Does this guy laugh at anything cause if he represents American humor I feel truly sorry for americans that they are so dull, must be all the drugs they take, I feel sorry for the guests I hope they paid them enough to go on this drivel.
  2. jamesonkross
    Aug 14, 2015
    3
    The best part about Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show is the Roots. End of story. Fallon, himself, is tiresome. Never seeming to be prepared, he lumbers through the monologue with a thud every night. He also gets completely lost interviewing when. Really, he's just lazy. Everything and everyone is "Amazing" and/or "Great". It's like watching someone who won a contest host a TV show. AlsoThe best part about Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show is the Roots. End of story. Fallon, himself, is tiresome. Never seeming to be prepared, he lumbers through the monologue with a thud every night. He also gets completely lost interviewing when. Really, he's just lazy. Everything and everyone is "Amazing" and/or "Great". It's like watching someone who won a contest host a TV show. Also reminds me of that old SNL sketch called The Chris Farley show. Where Chris Farley would get completely flummoxed and not know what to say or how to host a show or handle a guest. Fallon is very much that way to a lesser degree.

    The show has led the way in the new trend of playing juvenile games as a lame click garnering youtube stunt. Beer Pong, lip syncing, etc. It's all very lazy. The intellectual bar on the Tonight show was never very high but now it's even lower. That coupled with the humor being lowered as well makes Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show terrible. He's likable and the ladies certainly coo over him in the audience. That's Fallon's appeal. Ladies love'em and guys see through his BS and are not entertained.    … Expand
  3. RagnarLodbrok
    Jun 24, 2014
    4
    Fallon can be funny, sometimes. Those rare moments are outweighed by silly unfunny "games" with guests, cringe worthy and not funny little numbers (dad dance and the like), his terrible, just terrible "Ew!" character. He is always buttoned up and kinda stiff, even after many shows, and the worst part is how terrible an interviewer he is. Sometimes he just repeats what the guest just said,Fallon can be funny, sometimes. Those rare moments are outweighed by silly unfunny "games" with guests, cringe worthy and not funny little numbers (dad dance and the like), his terrible, just terrible "Ew!" character. He is always buttoned up and kinda stiff, even after many shows, and the worst part is how terrible an interviewer he is. Sometimes he just repeats what the guest just said, other times he talks more than the guest! Other guys do not have to do any stupid games and other antics to fill up their time slot.
    Another annoying thing - everybody is "just the coolest", "the best in the whole wide world", he is a "huge fan" of everybody...
    The feller has some talents, can sing, can play instruments, can dance, but those are not as important as being a good interviewer, who is naturally funny as a talk show host, not some kind of a circus act.    … Expand
  4. JrAgujaIsAGleek
    Feb 18, 2014
    8
    Jimmy Fallon! I hope you're reading this because I am a huge fan of yours! But since it's a review, I decided this to be like a fan letter but also point out about my thoughts as well, so here goes.......

    This is basically like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, only with a new name, a new set and a new timeslot, so it doesn't make a difference for me other than him taking over Jay Leno's    Jimmy Fallon! I hope you're reading this because I am a huge fan of yours! But since it's a review, I decided this to be like a fan letter but also point out about my thoughts as well, so here goes.......

    This is basically like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, only with a new name, a new set and a new timeslot, so it doesn't make a difference for me other than him taking over Jay Leno's seat, which I wished for a long time since Conan stepped down.

    While I still wished for Conan to stay with NBC with him hosting The Tonight Show and Jimmy hosting Late Night, I am happy that one of my biggest inspirations is hosting the holy grail of late night television.

    Sure, I watch other late night comedians as well especially Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O' Brien and Craig Ferguson. But Jimmy Fallon is the only late night comedian that made me to go his YouTube channel in the morning and watch clips on YouTube while drinking coffee.

    I am also aware with some of the hate he is getting but I am sure Jimmy has brushed it off already, but I'd like to see him taking those unbiased criticisms into consideration as well. That's what a humble comedian is.

    I am optimistic that Jay Leno won't steal his job (again) like he did with Conan so Jimmy, if you're reading this, you will go far in your career with this show.    … Expand
  5. AnyBob
    Mar 29, 2014
    10
    Seen every episode of the Tonight Show so I am qualified to give my rating.

    I am reading some of the comments...wow. This guy exhibits top quality everything guys. I just seen him throw down with Russel Crowe with a harmonica. I didn't even know he played!? On top of that the guy does his own skits which are funny as hell AND sings AND does perfect impressions of nearly anyone!    Seen every episode of the Tonight Show so I am qualified to give my rating.

    I am reading some of the comments...wow. This guy exhibits top quality everything guys. I just seen him throw down with Russel Crowe with a harmonica. I didn't even know he played!? On top of that the guy does his own skits which are funny as hell AND sings AND does perfect impressions of nearly anyone!

    ...and you rate him a zero?? You're not reviewers AnnaP, lopezdanm, or Gurolge ... you're just random viewers (and Trolls), and not even qualified to review someone. For instance when you say he has no talent that is just ignorant..and to give him a zero is just as ignorant.

    As for quality of show, I give it a 10. It's a heck of a lot better than Conan, Leno, or Letterman...and if you want to compare the 4 of them, I can tell you this, the only one that 'danced' was Conan at the beginning of his show to his own theme song...and that's just one comparison.

    @Jimmy:

    -The whole set-up is great.
    -You actually interact with the audience throughout the show AND even shake their hands at the end
    -The mini-skits in the show with the band are great...even during the monolog.
    -The games are hilarious.
    -The sit-ins with the band members have got stand-out talent.
    -The inside jokes you throw back and forth with the band are too funny
    -Never seen a dull bit yet
    -Never seen a boring conversation yet
    -Everyone genuinely acts like they want to be there which tells me I am not wasting my time watching
    -Band never misses a beat even when they participate in games and skits
    -The fact that I know I can have the kids watch until midnight before anything bad is said or done is priceless by the way...which if you ever watched the Tonight Show you'd know it's following the same format just like Carson.

    It's a great show and Jimmy Fallon is doing a perfect job hosting it so much so that he is like a natural modern mix of all the hosts.

    As for everyone else in the nightly shows...well...as of right now...Jimmy Fallon has them beat.    … Expand
  6. lopezdanm
    Feb 25, 2014
    0
    To take a bit from LNJF, and TSJF....My thank you note addressed to AnnaP:

    Dear AnnaP, Will you marry me? You fulfill me with such blatant and honest criticism of Fallon. I appreciate and value your opinion.
  7. SchroederRock
    Mar 23, 2014
    5
    Fallon is neither terrible or excellent. There are better hosts that could fill this spot in the absence of Leno, Conan would have been an easy choice as would Kimmel. Still, Fallon could come out on top if he hones his presence and the show embraces the newer side of comedy found on late night cable talk shows. I personally don't see this working out in the long run but I'm hoping toFallon is neither terrible or excellent. There are better hosts that could fill this spot in the absence of Leno, Conan would have been an easy choice as would Kimmel. Still, Fallon could come out on top if he hones his presence and the show embraces the newer side of comedy found on late night cable talk shows. I personally don't see this working out in the long run but I'm hoping to have my mind changed with time. Until then, I'll literally stick to YouTube to view select content from the show instead of investing a full hour regularly.… Expand
  8. geedup
    Apr 17, 2014
    8
    Not sure how Fallon is getting hammered here on Metacritic for his show. Then again, Letterman did too back in the day. Fallon brought some his bits and lots of his off the cuff/unrehearsed humor along to this show which MADE his previous show good. Of course, the Roots are a great house band. I do have to say, he does cater to a younger audience than Leno seemed to be able to reach. SoNot sure how Fallon is getting hammered here on Metacritic for his show. Then again, Letterman did too back in the day. Fallon brought some his bits and lots of his off the cuff/unrehearsed humor along to this show which MADE his previous show good. Of course, the Roots are a great house band. I do have to say, he does cater to a younger audience than Leno seemed to be able to reach. So some bits and in particular the musical guests can be unknown to some but of great exposure to most.… Expand
  9. lukechristiansc
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    " Fallon is THE MAN "............................................................................................................................................................................................
  10. Gurolge
    Mar 4, 2014
    0
    I am not his hater, he actually seems like a nice and neutral guy and the positive reviews I have read about him so far focus on this fact but I do not see anything positive about Jimmy's hosting skills. His sketches are not funny, even if some of them start off in an entertaining manner Jimmy makes sure that he ruins it by staring directly at the camera and/or laughing while nobody elseI am not his hater, he actually seems like a nice and neutral guy and the positive reviews I have read about him so far focus on this fact but I do not see anything positive about Jimmy's hosting skills. His sketches are not funny, even if some of them start off in an entertaining manner Jimmy makes sure that he ruins it by staring directly at the camera and/or laughing while nobody else is doing. He is lost during his interviews and lacks the charisma to keep the interest of the audience. I get that he is not being a jerk to achieve humor like most of the other hosts and making people laugh is not the ultimate purpose of the show - but he laughs at himself more than his audience while he is trying to be funny - it is just sad.… Expand
  11. CPD98
    Sep 11, 2014
    7
    He visto algunos momentos del show en youtube y me parece divertido, algunos mas que otros pero cuando Fallon se mete en la piel de otro personaje está bastante gracioso. Un show para pasar un buen rato.
  12. iCronic
    Jul 11, 2014
    8
    I really like Fallon for his talent, genius at SNL. Although I don´t think he´s a good Late Night Show Host but the good segments in the Show make it worth to watch. And with the Roots as band you got the best
  13. ccraig29
    Mar 27, 2015
    0
    Fallon is a 40 year old man who acts like human bubble gum, and clings to his "young and hip" persona, while night-after-night concocting a formula of pop culture and internet references, so that his cheesy comedy segments will go "viral." If BuzzFeed were to ever make a TV show, it would be The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. If memes were to come to life and host a talk show, they wouldFallon is a 40 year old man who acts like human bubble gum, and clings to his "young and hip" persona, while night-after-night concocting a formula of pop culture and internet references, so that his cheesy comedy segments will go "viral." If BuzzFeed were to ever make a TV show, it would be The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. If memes were to come to life and host a talk show, they would be Jimmy Fallon. Ever wonder who's still buying those stupid vintage tees at Urban Outfitters? It's Jimmy Fallon.… Expand
  14. akeleti
    Apr 5, 2015
    9
    Jimmy Fallon's show is hilarious. When Jimmy Fallon laughs, you laugh. The Hashtags and Thank you Notes series with the emotional piano music in the background are funny, sooooo funny. It can't be denied his musical numbers are impressive for a non-musician.
  15. nylateshow
    Jul 18, 2018
    3
    Repetitive , Fallon is funny but he always says the same thing to many guest , your the best your the greatest i love what you do ext and the games on the show are just so boring , the guest are sometimes great and sometimes not , a little not so nice fallon would be great , stop the games and hire a new writing staff , he needs a change the show looks the same since the begining , thatsRepetitive , Fallon is funny but he always says the same thing to many guest , your the best your the greatest i love what you do ext and the games on the show are just so boring , the guest are sometimes great and sometimes not , a little not so nice fallon would be great , stop the games and hire a new writing staff , he needs a change the show looks the same since the begining , thats why Colbert is No1 Colbert is funny , great guest and he has balls , the late show as evolved and is truly great quality tv.… Expand
  16. Gumby18
    Dec 29, 2018
    0
    Jimmy Fallon is an idiot. He takes over from the guests. He was front and centre with Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus. I don't want to hear Fallon sing - he has a lousy and off-key voice. Falling on the floor after a comment made by Dolly was silly and stupid. He did a similar thing with Woopee and I laughed because she totally ignored him. He doesn't let the guests speak - he alwaysJimmy Fallon is an idiot. He takes over from the guests. He was front and centre with Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus. I don't want to hear Fallon sing - he has a lousy and off-key voice. Falling on the floor after a comment made by Dolly was silly and stupid. He did a similar thing with Woopee and I laughed because she totally ignored him. He doesn't let the guests speak - he always gives his opinion first and then asks for confirmation. He's a joke!!! Seth Meyers is brilliant - he has fantastic sense of humour, is topical vis-a-vis Trump, and Seth lets the guests talk, without interrupting. Jimmy Fallon is not in the same league as Johnny Carson. The Tonight Show has gone downhill - first Leno, then Fallon. I won't be watching much more of Fallon's rendition of a 'variety' show, instead of a talk show. The producers need to get someone like Seth Meyers to head The Tonight Show. Fallon is not good frients with the guests, yet he gives the illusion that he is buddy buddy with them.… Expand
  17. hcm41874
    Feb 5, 2019
    0
    BORING and all they talk about is bashing TRUMP, not even a funny show, I stopped watching this show and tell everyone I know. You are negative with no good sense of humor!!!! BORING BORING

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#92 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
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#91 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Jun 24, 2014
    70
    Even with its first-night caution issues, his inaugural Tonight Show makes me think that Fallon is the perfect choice to take over a TV institution, giving it both tender loving care and a much-needed shake-up.
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  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Feb 21, 2014
    70
    Fallon complies, respectfully and skillfully, with The Tonight Show's apparently inviolable formats (the opening monologue of jokes; the fact that at least part of the show must be conducted from his desk) as a bridge to the more goofy and innovative sketch comedy he prefers. He keeps looking for ways to delight us, surprise us. It can so easily stray into irritation--and the yawning brought on by all the fawning--but you can’t really fault the guy for trying to send people to bed happy.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Feb 21, 2014
    50
    Fallon fits into that dichotomy as a sort of older brother who’d really like to get everybody together just this once, because it would make mom and dad happy. There’s a way to make that work within the more stringent requirements of The Tonight Show, but Fallon hasn’t found it just yet.
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