Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon premiered on March 2, 2009, as NBC's late-night entry hosted by Jimmy Fallon, an SNL alum. Airing weeknights at 12:35 am Eastern from Studio 6B at 30 Rockefeller Center, the hour-long show blends Fallon's opening monologues and desk sketches with prerecorded bits, audience games, and celebrity interviews. The Roots back Fallon as the house band and Steve Higgins is the announcer. Episodes usually finish with a musical or comedy performance. Guests often played along with sketches and games. It mixed scripted bits with improv, and digital-friendly clips became a major part of the show's reach.

Created by Jimmy Fallon and Lorne Michaels, Late Night launched on NBC in 2009 and was produced at the GE Building's Studio 6B in New York City, with Lorne Michaels producing alongside Fallon's team. The Roots and Steve Higgins remained core on-air collaborators throughout the run.

Many of the show's short, upbeat segments found a second life online. Features like "Thank You Notes," hashtag bits, and lip-sync and musical sketches spread widely, and they often amassed large view counts online, shaping how late-night shows use shareable clips and social platforms, and inspired trends in digital promotion.

Audience ratings average 6.072/10 from 97 votes, reflecting moderate fan enthusiasm. Critics noted Fallon's game-driven, music-forward tone, praising the show's warmth and accessibility while some reviewers preferred tougher interview styles. Its style drew a younger demographic and reflected Fallon's SNL roots. Some critics argued the format favored games over interviews.

The series attracted industry attention and earned nominations in television award circles, especially for variety programming and its digital content. Producers were praised for integrating social media into television, with recognition highlighting the growing value placed on online engagement alongside broadcast ratings.