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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Season 17

June. 02,2008

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Season 17 Full Episode Guide

Episode 212 - 17 Dec. 2008

First Aired: December. 17,2008

Episode 211 - Conan O'Brien, James Taylor

First Aired: May. 29,2009

Episode 210 - Billy Crystal, Prince

First Aired: May. 28,2009

Episode 209 - Wanda Sykes, Sarah McLachlan

First Aired: May. 27,2009

Episode 208 - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dwight Yoakam

First Aired: May. 26,2009

Episode 207 - Mel Gibson, Lyle Lovett

First Aired: May. 25,2009

Episode 206 - Brian Williams, Jesse James, Tori Amos

First Aired: May. 22,2009

Episode 205 - Andy Samberg, "American Idol" winner Kris Allen, Lionel Richie

First Aired: May. 21,2009

Charlie Sheen "Two And A Half Men"; Arianna Huffington; Lisa Hannigan; Steve Schirripa, the Judgmental Bastard.

Episode 204 - Bill Maher, Adam Richman, Mandy Moore

First Aired: May. 20,2009

Episode 203 - Terry Bradshaw, 8-year-old piano prodigy Ethan Bortnick, Blink 182

First Aired: May. 19,2009

Episode 202 - Cameron Diaz, Kirk Fox, Blink 182

First Aired: May. 18,2009

Episode 201 - Kevin Bacon, Julie Scardina, Kings of Leon

First Aired: May. 15,2009

Episode 200 - Katie Couric, Ewan McGregor, the Decemberists

First Aired: May. 14,2009

Episode 199 - Kevin Spacey, Roberta McCain, Yusuf

First Aired: May. 13,2009

Episode 198 - Dennis Miller, Calvin Borel, Kelly Clarkson

First Aired: May. 12,2009

Episode 197 - Russell Brand, Elizabeth Banks, Ciara

First Aired: May. 11,2009

Episode 196 - Jamie Lee Curtis, Jonah Hill, Jewel

First Aired: May. 08,2009

Episode 195 - Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, Soulja Boy Tellem

First Aired: May. 07,2009

Episode 194 - Tim Allen, John Cho, Van Morrison

First Aired: May. 06,2009

Episode 193 - Howie Mandel, Alec Greven, Robert Randolph & the Clark Sisters

First Aired: May. 05,2009

Episode 192 - Anderson Cooper, Kathleen Madigan, Eli Young Band

First Aired: May. 04,2009

Episode 191 - Arsenio Hall, Jules Sylvester, Ziggy Marley

First Aired: May. 01,2009

Episode 190 - Matthew McConaughey, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Starsailor

First Aired: April. 30,2009

Episode 189 - Jimmy Fallon, Chris Matthews, Zac Brown Band

First Aired: April. 29,2009

Episode 188 - Michael Douglas, Chelsea Handler, Country Bones

First Aired: April. 28,2009

Episode 187 - Eric Bana, Marjorie Johnson, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

First Aired: April. 27,2009

Episode 186 - Robert Downey Jr., Alexandra Wentworth, George Wallace

First Aired: April. 22,2009

Episode 185 - Hugh Jackman, Abigail Breslin, Ida Maria

First Aired: April. 21,2009

Episode 184 - Martha Stewart, Tracey Ullman, the Killers

First Aired: April. 20,2009

Episode 183 - Charles Barkley, Leslie Mann, TV on the Radio

First Aired: April. 17,2009

Episode 182 - Jessica Alba, Bob Saget, Jonny Lang

First Aired: April. 16,2009

Episode 181 - Don Rickles, Richard Engel, Chris Botti featuring John Mayer

First Aired: April. 15,2009

Episode 180 - Jamie Foxx, Carol Leifer, the Airborne Toxic Event

First Aired: April. 14,2009

Episode 179 - Sen. John McCain, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Ray Cyrus

First Aired: April. 13,2009

Episode 178 - Miley Cyrus, Tom Lennon

First Aired: April. 03,2009

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.

Episode 177 - Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift

First Aired: April. 02,2009

Ben Affleck "State Of Play"; Taylor Swift: Interview and performance from the CD "Fearless"; American Idol Cast-Off Megan Joy; Jaywalking.

Episode 176 - Michael Caine, Dennis Rodman, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer

First Aired: April. 01,2009

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.

Episode 175 - Amy Poehler, Paul Walker, Fall Out Boy

First Aired: 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.

Episode 174 - Vin Diesel, Lisa Lampanelli, Gavin DeGraw

First Aired: March. 30,2009

Episode 173 - Dana Carvey, Billy Mays, Prince

First Aired: 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"

Episode 172 - Paul Giamatti, Emma Roberts, Prince

First Aired: 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?

Episode 171 - Halle Berry, Frank Caliendo, Prince

First Aired: March. 25,2009

Halle Berry; Frank Caliendo; Prince: Performance from the 3-disc set "LOtUSFLOW3R, MPLSoUND, and Elixer;" Name that Sound.

Episode 170 - Condoleezza Rice, Bill Hader, PJ Harvey & John Parish

First Aired: March. 24,2009

Condoleezza Rice; Bill Hader "Adventureland"; PJ Harvey & John Parish: Performance from the CD "A Woman, A Man, Walked By;" Photo Booth.

Episode 169 - Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, John Cena, Playing For Change

First Aired: 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.

Episode 168 - Seth Rogen, Guy Fieri, Chris Cornell

First Aired: March. 20,2009

Seth Rogen "Monsters VS. Aliens"; Chef Guy Fieri; Chris Cornell: Performance from the CD "Scream"

Episode 151 - Charlie Sheen, Arianna Huffington, Lisa Hannigan

First Aired: February. 18,2009

Hugh Jackman "Australia"; Jack Black & Kyle Gass; Tenacious D: Performance from the DVD "The Complete Master Works 2;" Jaywalking.

Episode 117 - Robin Williams, Freida Pinto, Johnny Mathis

First Aired: December. 22,2008

Episode 113 - President Barack Obama, Garth Brooks

First Aired: March. 19,2009

Episode 112 - Reese Witherspoon, Keith Olbermann, Naturally 7

First Aired: March. 18,2009

Episode 111 - Portia de Rossi, D.L. Hughley, Soundtrack of Our Lives

First Aired: March. 17,2009

Episode 110 - Tom Cruise, Frank Caliendo, The Cure

First Aired: December. 11,2008

Episode 109 - John Krasinski, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Travis

First Aired: March. 13,2009

Episode 108 - Dwayne Johnson, Heather Headley

First Aired: March. 12,2009

Episode 107 - Ellen DeGeneres, Christopher Mintz, Raul Malo

First Aired: March. 11,2009

Episode 106 - Whoopi Goldberg, Elle Fanning, Keyshia Cole

First Aired: March. 10,2009

Episode 105 - Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Demetri Martin, Rocco De Luca & The Burden

First Aired: March. 09,2009

Episode 104 - Christina Ricci, Papa Roach

First Aired: March. 06,2009

Episode 103 - Jarrod Miller, Sienna Miller, Tom Jones

First Aired: March. 05,2009

Episode 102 - Russell Brand, Neko Case

First Aired: March. 04,2009

Episode 101 - Bob Newhart, Rachel Maddow, Bettye Lavette

First Aired: March. 03,2009

Episode 100 - Larry the Cable Guy, Malin Akerman, the Fray

First Aired: March. 02,2009

Episode 99 - Ron Howard, Jonas Brothers

First Aired: November. 24,2008

Episode 98 - Jay Mohr, Marjorie Johnson, Scott Weiland

First Aired: November. 21,2008

Jay Mohr "Gary Unmarried"; Blue Ribbon Baker Marjorie Johnson; Scott Weiland: Performance from the CD "Happy in Galoshes."

Episode 97 - Hugh Jackman, Tenacious D

First Aired: November. 20,2008

Featuring Bill Maher and Low vs Diamond.

Episode 96 - Bill Maher, Kristin Chenoweth, Nickelback

First Aired: November. 19,2008

Featuring Norm MacDonald, Gordon Ramsay and B.B. King.

Episode 95 - Larry the Cable Guy, Chris Matthews, Adele

First Aired: November. 18,2008

Featuring Senator John McCain, Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres and Juliana Hatfield.

Episode 94 - Kiefer Sutherland; Lisa Lampanelli; Barry Manilow

First Aired: November. 17,2008

Episode 93 - Miley Cyrus; Jason Statham; David Cook

First Aired: November. 14,2008

Miley Cyrus ("Bolt"); Jason Statham "Transporter 3"; David Cook: Performance from the CD "David Cook;" Pitch to America.

Episode 92 - Anderson Cooper; Steve Byrne; Sarah McLachlan

First Aired: 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.

Episode 91 - Bill Maher, Viola Davis, Raphael Saadiz

First Aired: February. 10,2009

Episode 90 - Simon Baker, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, Duffy

First Aired: February. 09,2009

Episode 89 - Dave Salmoni, Frank Langella, Ben Lee

First Aired: February. 06,2009

Episode 88 - Jennifer Aniston, Santonio Holmes, Jamey Johnson

First Aired: February. 05,2009

Episode 87 - Drew Barrymore, Serena Williams, will.i.am

First Aired: February. 04,2009

Episode 86 - Penelope Cruz, D.L. Hughley, Sara Bareilles

First Aired: February. 03,2009

Episode 85 - Kate Winslet, Danny Boyle, Akon

First Aired: February. 02,2009

Episode 84 - Elizabeth Banks, Dev Patel, James Morrison

First Aired: January. 30,2009

Episode 83 - Jenna Fischer, Justin Long, Franz Ferdinand

First Aired: January. 29,2009

Episode 82 - Dakota Fanning, Bradley Cooper, the Neville Brothers

First Aired: January. 28,2009

Episode 81 - Rainn Wilson, Nikki Glaser, Hoobastank

First Aired: January. 27,2009

Episode 80 - Michelle Obama; Chris Rock; Darius Rucker

First Aired: October. 27,2008

Episode 79 - Marisa Tomei, Dr. Grey Stafford, Ty Barnett

First Aired: January. 23,2009

Episode 77 - Howie Mandel, Jerome Bettis, Lady Antebellum

First Aired: January. 22,2009

Episode 76 - Wanda Sykes, Bernice Gallego, Buckcherry

First Aired: January. 20,2009

Episode 75 - Jimmy Fallon, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Lee Ann Womack

First Aired: January. 19,2009

Episode 74 - Hugh Laurie, Chuck Todd, Band From TV

First Aired: January. 16,2009

Episode 73 - Kevin James, Emma Roberts, MuteMath

First Aired: January. 15,2009

Episode 72 - Cherie Blair, Ralph Fiennes, Brett Dennen

First Aired: January. 14,2009

Episode 71 - Mickey Rourke, Toni Collette, John Legend

First Aired: January. 13,2009

Episode 70 - David Duchovny, Richard Roeper, The All-American Rejects

First Aired: January. 12,2009

Episode 69 - Daniel Craig, Taraji P. Henson, Eagles of Death Metal

First Aired: January. 09,2009

Episode 68 - Dustin Hoffman, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Lady GaGa

First Aired: January. 08,2009

Episode 67 - Anne Hathaway, Brady Barr, Jeff Dunham

First Aired: January. 07,2009

Episode 66 - Queen Latifah, Adam Carolla, Pussycat Dolls

First Aired: January. 06,2009

Episode 65 - Terry Bradshaw, Jack Witherspoon, Iron & Wine

First Aired: January. 05,2009

Episode 64 - Owen Wilson, Julie Scardina, Natalie Cole

First Aired: December. 23,2008

Episode 62 - James Franco, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Melissa Etheridge

First Aired: December. 19,2008

Episode 61 - Adam Sandler, Zooey Deschanel, Los Lonely Boys

First Aired: December. 18,2008

Episode 60 - Charlize Theron; Matt Lucas & David Walliams

First Aired: September. 22,2008

Charlize Theron; Matt Lucas & David Walliams; My Morning Jacket; Headlines.

Episode 59 - Jim Carrey, Rosario Dawson, Relient K

First Aired: December. 16,2008

Episode 58 - Kate Winslet, Dame Edna, Sheryl Crow

First Aired: December. 15,2008

Episode 57 - Jamie Foxx, David Gregory

First Aired: December. 12,2008

Episode 56 - Wanda Sykes, Michael Phelps, Lyle Lovett

First Aired: December. 10,2008

Kate Beckinsale; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Musical guest: Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

Episode 55 - Kate Beckinsale, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

First Aired: December. 09,2008

Kate Beckinsale; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Musical guest: Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

Episode 53 - Will Smith, Paula Deen, k.d. lang

First Aired: December. 08,2008

Episode 52 - Cate Blanchett, Tim Reid & Tom Dreesen, Taylor Swift

First Aired: December. 05,2008

Episode 51 - Brian Williams, Kirk Fox, Common

First Aired: December. 04,2008

Episode 50 - Michael Phelps, JB Smoove

First Aired: September. 08,2008

Episode 49 - Kathy Griffin, David Frost, Colbie Caillat

First Aired: December. 02,2008

Featuring Kathy Griffin, Sir David Frost and Colbie Caillat

Episode 48 - Debra Messing, Cody Willard, Celine Dion

First Aired: December. 01,2008

Episode 47 - Heidi Klum, Robert Pattinson, Seal

First Aired: 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.

Episode 46 - Josh Brolin, Chelsea Handler, The Killers

First Aired: November. 25,2008

Episode 43 - Bill Maher; Low vs Diamond

First Aired: August. 27,2008

Featuring Bill Maher and Low vs Diamond.

Episode 42 - Norm MacDonald; Gordon Ramsay; B.B. King

First Aired: August. 26,2008

Featuring Norm MacDonald, Gordon Ramsay and B.B. King.

Episode 41 - John McCain; Dara Torres; Juliana Hatfield

First Aired: August. 25,2008

Featuring Senator John McCain, Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres and Juliana Hatfield.

Episode 40 - Scarlett Johansson; Luke Ford; Chris Cornell

First Aired: August. 08,2008

Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Luke Ford and Chris Cornell.

Episode 39 - Nick Nolte; Solomon Burke

First Aired: August. 07,2008

Episode 38 - Jack Black; Conor Oberst

First Aired: August. 06,2008

Episode 37 - Robert Downey Jr.; Anna Faris; Toby Keith

First Aired: August. 05,2008

Episode 36 - Ben Stiller; the Jonas Brothers

First Aired: August. 04,2008

Episode 35 - Bill Cosby; Emma Stone

First Aired: August. 01,2008

Episode 34 - Rosie Perez; Robin Thicke

First Aired: July. 31,2008

Episode 33 - Rainn Wilson; Emeril Lagasse; Sergio Mendes Ft. Ledisi

First Aired: July. 30,2008

Featuring Rainn Wilson, Emeril Lagasse and Sergio Mendes featuring Ledisi.

Episode 32 - Seth Rogen; Joan Allen; Third Day

First Aired: July. 29,2008

Featuring Seth Rogen, Joan Allen and Third Day.

Episode 31 - Julie Scardina; Brendan Fraser; Gnarls Barkley

First Aired: July. 28,2008

Featuring Julie Scardina, Brendan Fraser and Gnarls Barkley.

Episode 30 - Kevin Spacey; Triumph the Insult Comic Dog; Jesse McCarthy

First Aired: July. 25,2008

Featuring Kevin Spacey, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and Jesse McCarthy.

Episode 29 - Kelsey Grammer; Hugh Rowland; Drew Sherwood; Gavin Degraw

First Aired: July. 24,2008

Featuring Swing Vote actor Kelsey Grammer, the Ice Road Truckers Hugh Rowland and Drew Sherwood, plus musical act Gavin Degraw.

Episode 28 - Kevin Costner; D.L. Hughley; The Time

First Aired: July. 23,2008

Featuring Kevin Costner, D.L. Hughley and The Time.

Episode 27 - Gillian Anderson; Dave Attell; The Duke Spirit

First Aired: July. 22,2008

Featuring Gillian Anderson, Dave Attell and The Duke Spirit.

Episode 26 - Kyra Sedgewick; Chris Matthews; Alanis Morissette

First Aired: July. 21,2008

Featuring Kyra Sedgewick, Chris Matthews and Alanis Morissette.

Episode 25 - Tim Allen; Demi Lovato; One Republic

First Aired: July. 18,2008

Featuring Tim Allen, Demi Lovato and One Republic.

Episode 24 - David Spade; Jordana Spiro; Coldplay

First Aired: July. 17,2008

Featuring David Spade, Jordana Spiro and Coldplay.

Episode 23 - John C. Reilly; Venus Williams; Gavin Rossdale

First Aired: July. 16,2008

Featuring John C. Reilly; Venus Williams; Gavin Rossdale

Episode 22 - David Duchovny; Reese Hoffa; Jakob Dylan

First Aired: July. 15,2008

Featuring David Duchovny, Reese Hoffa and Jakob Dylan.

Episode 21 - Will Ferrell; Mary McCormack; James Hunter

First Aired: July. 14,2008

Featuring Will Ferrel, Mary McCormack and James Hunter.

Episode 20 - Elizabeth Banks; Michael Caine

First Aired: July. 11,2008

Featuring Elizabeth Banks and Michael Caine.

Episode 19 - Adam Carolla; Kathy Griffin; Wynton Marsalis; Willie Nelson

First Aired: July. 10,2008

Featuring Adam Carolla, Kathy Griffin, Wynton Marsalis and Willie Nelson.

Episode 18 - Sara Bareilles; Jarod Miller

First Aired: July. 09,2008

Featuring Sara Bareilles and Jarod Miller.

Episode 17 - Aaron Eckhart; Los Lonely Boys; Dara Torres

First Aired: July. 08,2008

Featuring Aaron Eckhart, Los Lonely Boys and Dara Torres.

Episode 16 - Selma Blair; Kevin Nealon; Steve Tyrell

First Aired: July. 07,2008

Featuring Selma Blair, Kevin Nealon and Steve Tyrell.

Episode 15 - Bette Midler; Al Roker; Bette Midler

First Aired: June. 20,2008

Bette Midler; Al Roker "Celebrity Family Feud"; Bette Midler: Performance from the CD "Jackpot - The Best Bette"; Pitch to America.

Episode 14 - Wanda Sykes; James McAvoy; Duffy

First Aired: June. 19,2008

Wanda Sykes; James McAvoy "Wanted"; Duffy: Performance from the CD "Rockferry"; Truth in Labeling.

Episode 13 - The Rock; Tom Papa; Against Me!

First Aired: June. 18,2008

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson "Get Smart"; Comedian Tom Papa; Against Me!: Performance from the CD "Stop!"; The Young and Reckless.

Episode 12 - Don Rickles; Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson; Jewel

First Aired: June. 17,2008

Don Rickles; Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson; Jewel: Performance from the CD "Perfectly Clear"; Jaywalking.

Episode 11 - Anne Hathaway; Gabriel Iglesias; Amos Lee

First Aired: June. 16,2008

Anne Hathaway "Get Smart" - Comedian Gabriel Iglesias; Amos Lee: Performance from the CD "Last Days at the Lodge"; Headlines.

Episode 10 - Larry the Cable Guy; Bob Costas; Ashanti

First Aired: June. 13,2008

Larry the Cable Guy; Bob Costas; Ashanti: Performance from the CD "The Declaration"; Faither's Day Gift Ideas.

Episode 9 - Mike Myers; Abigail Breslin; David Cook

First Aired: 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.

Episode 8 - Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin; Priscilla Ahn

First Aired: June. 11,2008

Dana Carvey; Spencer Breslin "The Happening"; Priscilla Ahn: Performance from the CD "A Good Day".

Episode 7 - Justin Timberlake; Karen Allen; Sheryl Crow

First Aired: June. 10,2008

Justin Timberlake "The Love Guru"; Karen Allen "Indiana Jones"; Sheryl Crow: Performance from the CD "Detours". The Audience Wants To Know.

Episode 6 - Russell Brand; Bill Engvall; Aimee Mann

First Aired: June. 09,2008

Russell Brand; Bill Engvall "The Bill Engvall Show"; Aimee Mann: Performance from the CD "@#%&*! Smilers"; Headlines.

Episode 5 - Will Smith; Pete Sampras; Ed Harcourt

First Aired: June. 06,2008

Will Smith "Hancock" ; Pete Sampras; Ed Harcourt: Performance from the CD "Beautiful Lie". Political Jeopardy.

Episode 4 - Dustin Hoffman; Gordon Ramsay; Flobots

First Aired: June. 05,2008

Dustin Hoffman "Kung Fu Panda"; Gordon Ramsay "Hell's Kitchen"; Flobots: Performance from the CD "Fight With Tools"; Chris Bosh at the NBA Finals.

Episode 3 - Jeff Foxworthy; Arianna Huffington; N.E.R.D.

First Aired: June. 04,2008

Jeff Foxworthy; Arianna Huffington; N.E.R.D.: Performance from the CD "Seeing Sounds"; Jaywalk: Famous Duos.

Episode 2 - Liv Tyler; Judd Apatow; Usher

First Aired: June. 03,2008

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.