Jimmy Fallon Tonight Show January 2026 Full Guest List

Upcoming Tonight Show Schedule for January 2026, Highlights: Stranger Things Farewell Week, New Breakthrough Guests and Viral Segments, Where to Stream The Tonight Show

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon has returned from its holiday break with a busy January 2026 lineup. The new month features major TV stars, actors from hit streaming shows, and a mix of live music and comedy — along with a few rerun episodes to ease viewers into the year.

Jimmy Fallon Tonight Show: January 2026 Schedule

January 1 (Thursday)

Guests: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Bibb, Tom Freston

Musical Guest: Nora Fatehi ft. Shenseea (Rerun)

January 2 (Friday)

Guests: Walton Goggins, Natalia Dyer, Fran Lebowitz

Comedy Guest: Oz Pearlman (Rerun)

January 5 (Monday)

Guests: Sadie Sink, Josh Charles

Musical Guest: AJR

January 6 (Tuesday)

Guests: Lucy Liu, Ramón Rodríguez, Jamie Campbell Bower

Comedy Guest: Colin Quinn

January 7 (Wednesday)

Guests: Chelsea Handler, Sophie Turner, Hudson Williams

Musical Guest: Sienna Spiro

January 8 (Thursday)

Guests: Rose Byrne, Maya Hawke, James Harden

Musical Guest: Miguel

January 9 (Friday)

Guests: Cast of One Battle After Another, Kate McKinnon

Comedy Guest: Ian Lara (Rerun)

January 12 (Monday)

Guests: Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop

Musical Guest: TBA

January 13 (Tuesday)

Guests: TBA

Musical / Comedy Guest: TBA

January 14 (Wednesday)

Guests: TBA

Musical / Comedy Guest: TBA

January 2026 highlights to watch

Stranger Things farewell appearances

Following the emotional series finale in late 2025, Stranger Things stars are making their way to Fallon’s desk. Sadie Sink, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Maya Hawke are expected to reflect on the show’s final chapter and their characters’ journeys, marking a soft goodbye to Hawkins for fans.

Hudson Williams’ late-night debut

January 7 is set to be a milestone night for Hudson Williams, who will make his first-ever late-night appearance after breaking out in the hit series Heated Rivalry. His debut is one of the most talked-about moments on the early January schedule.

More guests still to come

With the show freshly back from its holiday hiatus, additional guests are expected to be announced as the month continues. Historically, NBC releases updated lineups week by week rather than all at once.

Where to watch The Tonight Show

• TV: Airs on NBC at 11:35 PM ET / 10:35 PM CT

• Streaming: Full episodes stream next day on Peacock