Season 13 • Episode 78
LatestAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Production
The Roots as house band—still the coolest thing here.
Writing
Thank You Notes: rare proof writers exist.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fallon's 2014 takeover marked late-night's pivot from edgy satire to viral-friendly content—Lorne Michaels essentially gentrified the format for YouTube algorithms.
The show's return to NYC after 42 LA years was partly a tax break play; NBC saved millions while pretending it was about 'energy' and 'authenticity.'
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