Jimmy Fallon Guests October 5, 2026

Episode clips

Chris Rock

Chris Rock discusses Grown Ups 3, reuniting with Adam Sandler, and the comedy chemistry behind the franchise.

Interview

Chris Rock Talks Reuniting with Adam Sandler for Grown Ups 3 and Filming Misty Green (Extended)

Chris Rock discusses focusing on Grown Ups 3 and reuniting with Adam Sandler, reflecting on the cast’s chemistry and the challenge of returning to a familiar comedy world.

#ChrisRock is “extra focused” on filming #GrownUps3 because “Scorsese isn’t calling” 😭

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson discusses Season 5 of The Jennifer Hudson Show, explains how she persuaded Tom Cruise to enter the Spirit Tunnel, and performs a Star Wars quote for Jimmy Fallon.

Interview

Jennifer Hudson Talked Tom Cruise into Doing the Spirit Tunnel, Sings a Star Wars Quote (Extended)

Jennifer Hudson discusses Season 5 of The Jennifer Hudson Show and her new song with Andrea Bocelli for Maserati: The Brothers. She recounts persuading Tom Cruise and Common to perform, explains how the Spirit Tunnel became a sensation, and turns a Star Wars quote into a vocal showcase with Jimmy Fallon.

#JenniferHudson makes “May the Force be with you” from #StarWars sound so beautiful! #FallonTonight

#JenniferHudson advises guests going through the spirit tunnel on #TheJenniferHudsonShow 😂

Alabama Shakes

Alabama Shakes return to The Tonight Show with “I Feel Hope Coming,” performing the song from their first new album in more than a decade, I Must Be Dreaming.

Musical Performance

Alabama Shakes: I Feel Hope Coming | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Alabama Shakes perform “I Feel Hope Coming” from their album I Must Be Dreaming on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Other episode clips

Monologue

Trump Kicks Off 32-Day Midterm Campaign Blitz, Ramaswamy Nearly Drops Kid at Rally | Tonight Show

Jimmy Fallon discusses the approaching midterms and the fight for control of the House and Senate, joking about the candidates and political stakes.

Sketch

Jimmy Announces New MLB Yankees and Dodgers Children's Book | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon announces the Major League Baseball books Your Baby’s First Word will be Yankees and Your Baby’s First Word will be Dodgers. The sketch turns parents’ attempts to teach babies their first words into a playoff-themed reveal.

Game/Bit

Battle of the Instant Songwriters: I Saw My Principal on Love Is Blind, 12-Foot Home Depot Skeleton

Audience musicians Jake Wild and Emma Claye get one hour to write songs about a Love Is Blind principal and a 12-foot Home Depot skeleton. Emma wins the audience vote and both contestants receive $1,000.

FAQ

Who were the guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Oct 5, 2026?

Chris Rock, Jennifer Hudson, and Alabama Shakes were the guests on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Oct 5, 2026.