Jimmy Fallon Guests April 20, 2026

Episode clips

Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson discusses Abbott Elementary and how viewers’ investment in Janine and Gregory shapes the reactions she receives from fans.

Interview

Quinta Brunson Was Confronted by an Unhappy Abbott Elementary Fan About Janine & Gregory’s Break-Up

Quinta Brunson discusses Abbott Elementary and the fan who confronted her about Janine and Gregory’s breakup, explaining how viewers’ investment in the characters affects the show.

An #AbbottElementary fan demanded #QuintaBrunson get Janine & Gregory back together! #FallonTonight

Darren Criss

Darren Criss discusses his Tony-winning performance and the way it connects to Glee history, while reflecting on Broadway, competition, and the recognition he received.

Interview

Darren Criss’ Tony Win Made Glee History (Extended) | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Darren Criss discusses his Tony-winning performance in Maybe Happy Ending, the Broadway theater production approaching 600 performances, and how the role connects to his Glee history.

Taylor Dearden

Taylor Dearden discusses appearing in The Pitt and how the role has led her family to ask her medical questions.

Interview

Taylor Dearden’s Mom Forces Her to Watch The Pitt, Gets Medical Questions from Family (Extended)

Taylor Dearden discusses The Pitt, including how her mother made her watch the series and how playing a medical role led family members to ask her clinical questions.

You Oughta Know #TaylorDearden makes her Tonight Show debut tonight! #ThePitt #FallonTonight

#TaylorDearden got the stamp of approval from #AlanisMorissette! #FallonTonight #ThePitt

Thundercat

Thundercat’s appearance features a performance of “Walking on the Moon” on The Tonight Show.

Musical Performance

Thundercat: Walking on the Moon | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Thundercat performs “Walking on the Moon” on The Tonight Show.

Other episode clips

Monologue

Trump Wages War with Pope Leo XIV, Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic | The Tonight Show

Jimmy Fallon jokes about Trump’s conflict with Pope Leo XIV, Kash Patel’s lawsuit against The Atlantic, and the administration’s latest political controversies.

Sketch

Jimmy Helps Trump Practice His Bible Verses | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon helps Trump practice Bible verses in a comic sketch that turns the president’s public religious language into a staged rehearsal.

Desk Segment

Tonight Show Sponsors: McDonald's, Olive Garden | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show jokes about its corporate sponsors, including McDonald’s and Olive Garden, through a comic segment about branded television promotion.

Jimmy shares Bible verses #Trump plans on publicly reading from the Oval Office. #FallonTonight

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Apr 20, 2026?

Quinta Brunson, Darren Criss, Taylor Dearden, and Thundercat were the guests on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Apr 20, 2026.