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The following is a list of episodes of the television series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson which aired in 1984:

1984

January

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,091January 3, 1984 (1984-01-03) Martin Mull, Stephanie Zimbalist, Jane GoodallN/A
Desk- "Blue Cards"
5,092January 4, 1984 (1984-01-04) Dabney Coleman, Paul Rodriguez Lee Greenwood
Desk- "Rule of Thumb"
5,093January 5, 1984 (1984-01-05) Cybill Shepherd, Dennis Wolfberg, Bill IrwinN/A
Stump the Band
5,094January 6, 1984 (1984-01-06) Bert Convy, Estelle Parsons Ernie Watts, Pete Christlieb
Edge of Wetness
5,095January 10, 1984 (1984-01-10) Lyle Alzado, Dinah Manoff Jim Stafford
Desk- "Fan Mail"
5,096January 11, 1984 (1984-01-11) William F. Buckley, Jr. Itzhak Perlman
Desk- "Calendar: Boys of the Band"
5,097January 12, 1984 (1984-01-12) Howie Mandel, Susan Sullivan Steve Lawrence
Desk- "Superstitions"
5,098January 13, 1984 (1984-01-13) Susan Sarandon, Carol Wayne, Brooke ShieldsN/A
Desk- "Football Nicknames"; Tea-Time Movie
5,099January 16, 1984 (1984-01-16) Joan Rivers (guest host), Don Rickles, Pierce Brosnan Rita Moreno
5,100January 17, 1984 (1984-01-17) Joan Rivers (guest host), Pee Wee Herman, Gene Hackman, Debbie ReynoldsN/A
5,101January 18, 1984 (1984-01-18) Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Joel Higgins Sheena Easton ("Hard To Say It's Over")
5,102January 19, 1984 (1984-01-19) Joan Rivers (guest host), Bill Cosby, Angie Dickinson, Dr. Ruth WestheimerN/A
5,103January 20, 1984 (1984-01-20) Joan Rivers (guest host), Marlo Thomas, Garry Shandling Betty Buckley
5,104January 31, 1984 (1984-01-31) George Carlin, Loni Anderson Linda Hopkins
Desk- "Carson Clearinghouse Sweepstakes"

February

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,105February 1, 1984 (1984-02-01)Bobby Kelton Byron Janis ( Waltz in A minor, The Banjo), Tom Jones
Desk- "Fan Mail"
5,106February 2, 1984 (1984-02-02) Charles Nelson Reilly, Holly Palance George Jones, Ray Charles
5,107February 3, 1984 (1984-02-03) Michael Landon, Ronn Lucas Air Supply
Mighty Carson Art Players- "President Reagan's Re-Election Speech"
5,108February 7, 1984 (1984-02-07) Teri Garr, Pete Barbutti Michael Martin Murphey
Desk- "Uses For the Cabbage Patch Kid"
5,109February 8, 1984 (1984-02-08) Peter Strauss, Blake Clark, Kelly McGillisN/A
Stump the Band
5,110February 9, 1984 (1984-02-09) Lee Van Cleef, Claudia Lonow Tony Bennett
Edge of Wetness
5,111February 10, 1984 (1984-02-10) Dudley Moore, Ronnie Shakes, Dinah ManoffN/A
Sketch- "G. Walter Schneer- Telephone Company Spokesperson"
5,112February 14, 1984 (1984-02-14) Calvin Trillin Eydie Gormé
Desk- "Blue Cards"
5,113February 15, 1984 (1984-02-15) Sammy Davis, Jr., Joyce DeWittN/A
Desk- "Biff Barton Olympic Clip"
5,114February 16, 1984 (1984-02-16) Dyan Cannon, Tom Selleck, Nick Apollo ForteN/A
5,115February 17, 1984 (1984-02-17) Madeline Kahn Tracey Ullman ("Move Over Darling" and "They Don't Know")
Desk- "Kiss a Star"
5,116February 21, 1984 (1984-02-21) Mariette Hartley, Bill Johnson, Alice NeelN/A
5,117February 22, 1984 (1984-02-22) Ann-Margret, Kelly Monteith Sue Raney
Desk- "Movies That Didn't Get Nominated"
5,118February 23, 1984 (1984-02-23) Suzanne Pleshette, Ed Begley, Jr. Michael Davis
Desk- "The Man Who Polishes Johnny's Star on Hollywood Boulevard"; Desk- "News Teasers During the Sweeps Week"
5,119February 24, 1984 (1984-02-24) David Steinberg, Rosalind Chao, Edwin KruppN/A
Sketch- "George Washington Interview"
5,120February 28, 1984 (1984-02-28) Don Rickles, Jim FowlerN/A
Desk- "Sweeps"; Stump the Band
5,121February 29, 1984 (1984-02-29) Emmanuel Lewis, Maureen Murphy Wynton Marsalis
Dine & Dance With a Star

March

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,122March 1, 1984 (1984-03-01) Robert Klein Cyndi Lauper ("Girls Just Want To Have Fun" and "Time After Time")
Desk- "Update of Television Shows"
5,123March 2, 1984 (1984-03-02) John Ritter, Jimmy Aleck, Robyn DouglassN/A
Desk- "Carson Caucus"
5,124March 5, 1984 (1984-03-05) Joan Rivers (guest host), Fred Grandy, Cybill ShepherdN/A
5,125March 6, 1984 (1984-03-06) Joan Rivers (guest host), Marilu Henner, Neil SimonN/A
5,126March 7, 1984 (1984-03-07) Joan Rivers (guest host), Flip Wilson, Michele Lee, Anthony Hopkins Andy Williams
5,127March 8, 1984 (1984-03-08) Joan Rivers (guest host), Tony Danza Martina Arroyo
5,128March 9, 1984 (1984-03-09) Joan Rivers (guest host), Smothers Brothers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Desi Arnaz, Jr.N/A
5,129March 13, 1984 (1984-03-13) Mickey Rooney, Paul Rodriguez, Merie EarleN/A
Desk- "Super Tuesday Predictions"
5,130March 14, 1984 (1984-03-14) Bill Cosby, Bob Uecker Dave Frishberg
Sketch- "Show Me Something, Turkey"
5,131March 15, 1984 (1984-03-15) Peter Ueberroth, A. Whitney Brown Oak Ridge Boys
Desk- "Public Service Announcements"
5,132March 16, 1984 (1984-03-16) Susan Sullivan, Robert GruenbergKing's Sisters
Desk- "St. Patrick's Day Toasts"
5,133March 20, 1984 (1984-03-20) Amy Irving, Fran TateN/A
Desk- "Fan Mail"
5,134March 21, 1984 (1984-03-21) Jerry Lewis, Dabney Coleman Doc Severinsen & the band play 'Happy-Go-Lucky Local' by Duke Ellington.
Carnac the Magnificent
5,135March 22, 1984 (1984-03-22) Lance Burton, Richard Benjamin Maria Conchita Alonso
Desk- "Rumors"
5,136March 23, 1984 (1984-03-23) Mayor Ed Koch, Carl Reiner, Estelle ReinerN/A
Desk- "Moron Movies"
5,137March 27, 1984 (1984-03-27) Charles Grodin, Brad Garrett, Dr. John McCoskerN/A
Edge of Wetness
5,138March 28, 1984 (1984-03-28) Steve Landesberg, The Segal Twins Joe Williams
Desk- "Great Expectations Questionnaire"
5,139March 29, 1984 (1984-03-29) Candice Bergen Judith Blegen ( "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta"), Pete Fountain
Desk- "Intelligence- Pigs vs. Horses"
5,140March 30, 1984 (1984-03-30) George Segal, Howie MandelN/A
Desk- "Presidential Aides"

April

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,141April 3, 1984 (1984-04-03) Robin Williams Phyllis Newman
Stump the Band
5,142April 4, 1984 (1984-04-04) Tony Danza, Rosalind ChaoN/A
Desk- "Johnny Does His Taxes"
5,143April 5, 1984 (1984-04-05) Angie Dickinson, Ronnie Shakes Betty Buckley ("Over You" and "Memory")
Desk- "Joke Rivalry Between Cities"
5,144April 6, 1984 (1984-04-06) David Letterman, Teresa Ganzel Roberta Flack
Desk- "Presidential Candidates Appeal to Special Interest Groups"
5,145April 16, 1984 (1984-04-16) Joan Rivers (guest host), Elizabeth Ashley Kris Kristofferson
5,146April 17, 1984 (1984-04-17) Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, JoBeth WilliamsN/A
5,147April 18, 1984 (1984-04-18) Joan Rivers (guest host), David Steinberg, Steve Guttenberg Loretta Lynn
5,148April 19, 1984 (1984-04-19) Joan Rivers (guest host), Tom Hanks, Jamie Lee CurtisN/A
5,149April 20, 1984 (1984-04-20) Joan Rivers (guest host), Henry Winkler, Suzanne SomersN/A
5,150April 24, 1984 (1984-04-24) Martin Mull, Jerry Seinfeld, Scot Morris ( Omni puzzles editor)N/A
Desk- "Public Service Announcements"
5,151April 25, 1984 (1984-04-25) Bob Newhart, Joe Garagiola Deniece Williams
Desk- "National Secretaries' Day"
5,152April 26, 1984 (1984-04-26) Joan Embery, Franklyn Ajaye, Ken WahlN/A
Desk- "Commie to California Phrase Book"
5,153April 27, 1984 (1984-04-27) Richard Pryor, Todd Christensen Laura Branigan ("Self Control" and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?")
Band Number- "Salute to Basie"

May

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,154May 1, 1984 (1984-05-01) Father Guido Sarducci, Estelle ParsonsRon McCroby
Desk- "Candidate Composites"
5,155May 2, 1984 (1984-05-02) Jane Badler, A. Whitney Brown Tom Jones
Desk- "How The Chinese Edited President Reagan"
5,156May 3, 1984 (1984-05-03) Robert Blake, Rich Hall, Richard GuindonN/A
Desk- "Springtime Cycle of Life in Washington, D.C."
5,157May 4, 1984 (1984-05-04) Drew Barrymore, James Coco Patti LaBelle ("Over the Rainbow")
Sketch- "Greengrocer Joe Cabbageoni"
5,158May 8, 1984 (1984-05-08) Sharon Gless, Alan KingN/A
Desk- "How Do Dey Do Dat"
5,159May 9, 1984 (1984-05-09) Cloris Leachman, Abel Kiviat Patti LaBelle
Desk- "Mother's Day Phone Calls"
5,160May 10, 1984 (1984-05-10) Bill Maher, Clio Goldsmith Liberace
Desk- "Moron Movies"
5,161May 11, 1984 (1984-05-11) Mariette Hartley, Calvin TrillinThe Funny Boys
Sketch- "Chernenko Phone Call"
5,162May 15, 1984 (1984-05-15) Tony Randall, Steven WrightN/A
Desk- "Comical Gloves"
5,163May 16, 1984 (1984-05-16) Pete Barbutti Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg
Edge of Wetness
5,164May 17, 1984 (1984-05-17) Garry Shandling, Scot Morris ( Omni puzzles editor) Stephane Grappelli
Exercise Books- 'Johnny Carson's Exercise for Lazy Bums', National Exercise Week
5,165May 18, 1984 (1984-05-18) Bert Convy, Shelley Long Bob & Ray
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Evening News of 2004 with Zontar Rather"
5,166May 22, 1984 (1984-05-22) Don Rickles, Mark McCollum, Kate CapshawN/A
Desk- "As The White House Turns"
5,167May 23, 1984 (1984-05-23) Sammy Davis, Jr., Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
Desk- "Johnny's John Time"
5,168May 24, 1984 (1984-05-24)none Michael Davis, John Denver
Carnac the Magnificent
5,169May 25, 1984 (1984-05-25) David SteinbergLeonard Waxdeck & The Birdcallers
5,170May 28, 1984 (1984-05-28) Joan Rivers (guest host), Erma Bombeck, Shelley Winters, Michael J. FoxN/A
5,171May 29, 1984 (1984-05-29) Joan Rivers (guest host), Howie Mandel, Sarah Douglas Engelbert Humperdinck
5,172May 30, 1984 (1984-05-30) Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Ginger Rogers, Harvey FiersteinN/A
5,173May 31, 1984 (1984-05-31) Joan Rivers (guest host), Sally Kellerman, Diahann Carroll, Terry Moore (actress)N/A

June

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,174June 1, 1984 (1984-06-01) Joan Rivers (guest host), John Davidson, Sid Caesar, Betty ThomasN/A
5,175June 5, 1984 (1984-06-05)Daniel Greenblatt (1984 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion), Joan CollinsN/A
Desk- "Election Returns"
5,176June 6, 1984 (1984-06-06) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Bruce Mahler Maria Conchita Alonso
Desk- "Public Service Announcements"
5,177June 7, 1984 (1984-06-07) Thalassa Cruso Johnny Mathis
Stump the Band; Desk- "Moron Movies"
5,178June 8, 1984 (1984-06-08) Charles Grodin, Brad Garrett, Merie EarleN/A
Desk- "International Symbol Signs"
5,179June 12, 1984 (1984-06-12) Dick Cavett, Jimmy Brogan, Dave BarryN/A
Desk- "Who's In Charge Here?"
5,180June 13, 1984 (1984-06-13) Joan Embery, Wil Shriner, Mary GrossN/A
Desk- "Blue Cards"
5,181June 14, 1984 (1984-06-14) Bill Cosby, Arnold SchwarzeneggerN/A
5,182June 15, 1984 (1984-06-15)Elmer Conrad Dolly Parton ("Drinkenstein")
Shower With a Star
5,183June 19, 1984 (1984-06-19) Elaine Stritch, Alice NeelN/A
Desk- "Letters from Children"
5,184June 20, 1984 (1984-06-20) Shelley Winters, Ronnie Shakes, Annie PottsN/A
Edge of Wetness
5,185June 21, 1984 (1984-06-21) George Carlin Julio Iglesias ("To All the Girls I've Loved Before" and "Momentos")
Desk- "Items Used During Olympics"
5,186June 22, 1984 (1984-06-22) Karla Tamburrelli Steve Lawrence
Desk- "The Great Burbank Getaway Weekend"; Mighty Carson Art Players featuring Sabrina Houben, Ron Smith Lookalike- "Captain Stud"
5,187June 25, 1984 (1984-06-25) Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Jamie Farr Peggy Lee
5,188June 26, 1984 (1984-06-26) Joan Rivers (guest host), Maureen Murphy, Dr. Ruth Westheimer Hoyt Axton
5,189June 27, 1984 (1984-06-27) Joan Rivers (guest host), Daniel J. Travanti, Garry Shandling Lee Greenwood
Desk- "Blue Cards"
5,190June 28, 1984 (1984-06-28) Joan Rivers (guest host), Bo Derek, Rob Lowe The Beach Boys
5,191June 29, 1984 (1984-06-29) Joan Rivers (guest host), Smothers Brothers Grace Jones, Rita Moreno

July

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,192July 10, 1984 (1984-07-10) Gore Vidal, Susan ButcherN/A
Desk- "Vacation Snapshots"
5,193July 11, 1984 (1984-07-11) George Segal, Bob Uecker Richard Stoltzman
Desk- "Mondale's Vice Presidential Candidates"
5,194July 12, 1984 (1984-07-12) Miss Piggy, Howie Mandel, John E. McCoskerN/A
Desk- "Blue Cards"
5,195July 13, 1984 (1984-07-13) David Letterman, Scot Morris ( Omni puzzles editor) Loudon Wainwright III
Sketch- "Interview with Olympic President"
5,196July 23, 1984 (1984-07-23) Joan Rivers (guest host), Father Guido Sarducci, Susan Sullivan, GallagherN/A
5,197July 24, 1984 (1984-07-24) Joan Rivers (guest host), Brooke Shields, Gallagher, Joan Van ArkN/A
5,198July 25, 1984 (1984-07-25) Joan Rivers (guest host), Erin Gray, Mayor Tom BradleyN/A
5,199July 26, 1984 (1984-07-26) Joan Rivers (guest host), Betty White, Michael DouglasN/A

August

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,200August 6, 1984 (1984-08-06) Joan Rivers (guest host), Cloris Leachman, Gloria SteinemN/A
5,201August 7, 1984 (1984-08-07) Joan Rivers (guest host), Wil Shriner The Go-Go's ("Head Over Heels” and “Yes or No”)
5,202August 8, 1984 (1984-08-08) Joan Rivers (guest host), Elliott Gould, Mary Lou RettonN/A
5,203August 9, 1984 (1984-08-09) Joan Rivers (guest host), Charles Nelson Reilly, John Lithgow, Howie MandelN/A
5,204August 10, 1984 (1984-08-10) Joan Rivers (guest host), Fred Grandy Tammy Wynette
5,205August 14, 1984 (1984-08-14) Suzanne Pleshette, Jerry Seinfeld Martina Arroyo ( "Ritorna vincitor!")
Desk- "Update on Television Shows Missed During the Olympics"
5,206August 15, 1984 (1984-08-15) Buddy Hackett, Teresa Ganzel Toni Tennille
Desk- "Public Service Announcements"
5,207August 16, 1984 (1984-08-16) Michael Landon, Kevin NealonN/A
Desk- "Who's in Charge Here?"
5,208August 17, 1984 (1984-08-17) David Steinberg, Judge Joseph WapnerBunny Briggs
Desk- "Famous Gaffes"
5,209August 21, 1984 (1984-08-21) James Stewart Barbara Mandrell
Desk- "Johnny Carson's Financial Disclosure"
5,210August 23, 1984 (1984-08-23) Loretta Tupper, David HorowitzN/A
Desk- "Blue Cards"
5,211August 28, 1984 (1984-08-28) Jacqueline Bisset, Doug Henning Joe Williams
Desk- "Presidential Poll and Other Questions"
5,212August 29, 1984 (1984-08-29) Rosalind Chao, Joe Garagiola Al Jarreau
Edge of Wetness
5,213August 30, 1984 (1984-08-30)Julie Montgomery, Ritch Shydner Roy Clark
New Products
5,214August 31, 1984 (1984-08-31) Donald O'Connor, Steve SchafferN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Presidential Reagan's Financial Disclosure"

September

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,215September 4, 1984 (1984-09-04) Steve Landesberg, Dave Barry The Pointer Sisters
Carnac the Magnificent
5,216September 5, 1984 (1984-09-05) Richard Libertini Liberace
Desk- "Pilots That Didn't Make It"
5,217September 6, 1984 (1984-09-06) Charles Grodin Tony Bennett
Desk- "Differences Between Republicans and Democrats"
5,218September 7, 1984 (1984-09-07) Bo Derek, Lonette McKeeAmerican Ballet Comedy
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Show Me Something Turkey"
5,219September 10, 1984 (1984-09-10) Joan Rivers (guest host), John Byner, Ted DansonN/A
Desk- "Blue Cards"
5,220September 11, 1984 (1984-09-11) Joan Rivers (guest host), Soleil Moon Frye, Kate Jackson, Billy Dee Williams, Selma DiamondN/A
5,221September 12, 1984 (1984-09-12) Joan Rivers (guest host), David Brenner, Dina Merrill Elvis Costello ("I Hope You're Happy Now" & "Peace In Our Time")
5,222September 13, 1984 (1984-09-13) Joan Rivers (guest host), Michael Landon, Garry Shandling, Lily TomlinN/A
5,223September 14, 1984 (1984-09-14) Joan Rivers (guest host), George Burns Peter Allen
5,224September 18, 1984 (1984-09-18) Gene Barry, Stephen FurstN/A
Desk- "Vacation Films"
5,225September 19, 1984 (1984-09-19) Jason Bateman, John Davidson Clark Terry
Desk- "Blue Cards"
5,226September 20, 1984 (1984-09-20) Steve Martin, Annie Potts Larry Gatlin
Desk- "College Extension Courses (UCLA and Takeoff with Burbank University)"
5,227September 21, 1984 (1984-09-21) Charles Nelson Reilly Cyndi Lauper ("She Bop" and "All Through The Night")
Desk- "How Do Dey Do Dat?"
5,228September 25, 1984 (1984-09-25) Carl Reiner Laura Branigan
Desk- "Predictions for 1985"; Desk- "Moron Movies"
5,229September 26, 1984 (1984-09-26) Donna Mills Julio Iglesias ("Moonlight Lady" and "When I Fall in Love")
Stump the Band
5,230September 27, 1984 (1984-09-27) Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O'Neal Pete Fountain
Desk- "Cop Shop Talk"
5,231September 28, 1984 (1984-09-28) Ed Begley, Jr., Bobby Kelton, Kate CapshawN/A
Edge of Wetness

October

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,232October 2, 1984 (1984-10-02) Bert Convy, Bill MaherN/A
Desk- "Anniversary Party Photos"
5,233October 3, 1984 (1984-10-03) Ana Obregon, Pete Barbutti, David FuhrerN/A
Desk- "Umpires' Strike Demands"
5,234October 4, 1984 (1984-10-04) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Shakes Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg
Desk- "Corporate Mergers"
5,235October 5, 1984 (1984-10-05) Teresa Ganzel, Randy Quaid Phyllis Newman
Desk- "Public Service Announcements"
5,236October 9, 1984 (1984-10-09) Bob Newhart, Erin Gray Richard Stoltzman
Desk- "Excerpts from Fred's Diary"
5,237October 10, 1984 (1984-10-10) Tony Randall, Jimmy Brogan, Corky PigeonN/A
Desk- "Presidential Poll and Other Questions"
5,238October 11, 1984 (1984-10-11) Buddy Hackett Rosemary Clooney
Sketch- "Interview with Frozen Sailor"
5,239October 12, 1984 (1984-10-12) Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Teresa Ganzel, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
Sketch- "Tea-Time Movie"
5,240October 16, 1984 (1984-10-16) Carrie Fisher, Jim FowlerJames Graseck
Desk- "Claim Checks"
5,241October 17, 1984 (1984-10-17) Kerrie Keane, Dave Coulier Loretta Lynn
Desk- "Letters Retrieved from The Washington Post Office Fire"
5,242October 18, 1984 (1984-10-18) Tim Conway Randy Newman
Desk- "Los Angeles Songs"
5,243October 19, 1984 (1984-10-19) Victoria Principal Boy George, Ross Tompkins
Sketch- "Carl Sagan"
5,244October 23, 1984 (1984-10-23) Mary Gross, Jonathan Brown Paul McCartney
Desk- "Kids' Poll on NBC Tour"
5,245October 24, 1984 (1984-10-24) Mariette Hartley, Randy Credico, Allen GarfieldN/A
Caption Pumpkins
5,246October 25, 1984 (1984-10-25) Martin Mull, Jane Badler Claude Bolling, Hubert Laws
Desk- "Blue Cards"
5,247October 26, 1984 (1984-10-26) Teri Garr, Roy Blount, Jr. Patti LaBelle
Desk- "Debate Clips"
5,248October 29, 1984 (1984-10-29) David Brenner (guest host), Joe Piscopo, Drew Barrymore, Tony Danza
Joan Rivers does not appear, due to her husband's emergency surgery.
Twiggy
5,249October 30, 1984 (1984-10-30) David Brenner (guest host), David Steinberg, Suzanne Somers
Joan Rivers does not appear, due to her husband's emergency surgery.
Little Richard
5,250October 31, 1984 (1984-10-31) David Brenner (guest host), Vincent Price, Howie Mandel, Elvira
Joan Rivers does not appear, due to her husband's emergency surgery.
N/A

November

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,251November 1, 1984 (1984-11-01) David Brenner (guest host), Jerry Mathers, Robert Wuhl
Joan Rivers does not appear, due to her husband's emergency surgery.
N/A
5,252November 2, 1984 (1984-11-02) David Brenner (guest host), Don Novello
Joan Rivers does not appear, due to her husband's emergency surgery.
Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson
(11/6/84 pre-empted for NBC News election night coverage)
5,253November 7, 1984 (1984-11-07) George Burns, Bob Uecker Lee Greenwood
Desk- "Late Breaking Election Results"
5,254November 8, 1984 (1984-11-08) Rosalind Chao, Thalassa Cruso The King's Singers ( "Il gioco di Primiera", " The Lonesome Road")
Sketch- "Homework School of The Air"
5,255November 9, 1984 (1984-11-09) Shelley Winters, Kevin Nealon, John WilliamsN/A
Floyd R. Turbo- "Pro-Smoking"
5,256November 13, 1984 (1984-11-13) Lyle Alzado Barry Manilow
Desk- "In One Day"
5,257November 14, 1984 (1984-11-14) George Segal, George Miller Buddy Rich
Carnac the Magnificent
5,258November 15, 1984 (1984-11-15) Peter Weller Kenny Rogers
Stump the Band
5,259November 16, 1984 (1984-11-16) Sammy Davis, Jr., Scot Morris ( Omni puzzles editor)N/A
5,260November 20, 1984 (1984-11-20) Robert Blake, Louie Anderson, Selma DiamondN/A
Desk- "Fast Food Trivia"
5,261November 21, 1984 (1984-11-21) Don Rickles, Angie Dickinson Oak Ridge Boys
Desk- "Kids' Thanksgiving Letters"
5,262November 22, 1984 (1984-11-22) David Steinberg, Michael Talbott, Ethel NixonN/A
Mighty Carson Art Players- "Healing Through Humor"
5,263November 23, 1984 (1984-11-23) Harvey Korman, Pamela StephensonThe Funny Boys
5,264November 27, 1984 (1984-11-27) Raquel Welch, Justin Wilson B.B. King
Desk- "What Television Shows Do During Sweeps"
5,265November 28, 1984 (1984-11-28) Howie Mandel, Mimi Kennedy, Calvin TrillinN/A
Desk- "Burbank Galleria"
5,266November 29, 1984 (1984-11-29) Keshia Knight Pulliam, George CarlinN/A
Desk- "Library Questions"
5,267November 30, 1984 (1984-11-30) Joan Embery, Christopher Reeve, Ana ObregonBurbank Hot Five

December

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5,268December 3, 1984 (1984-12-03) Joan Rivers (guest host), Lucille Ball, Sandy Duncan, Morgan Fairchild, Betty WhiteN/A
5,269December 4, 1984 (1984-12-04) Joan Rivers (guest host), James Caan, Lauren Hutton, Lynn Redgrave, Jimmy AleckN/A
5,270December 5, 1984 (1984-12-05) Joan Rivers (guest host), Alan King, Charles Nelson ReillyN/A
5,271December 6, 1984 (1984-12-06) Joan Rivers (guest host), James Coco, Dr. Joyce BrothersN/A
5,272December 7, 1984 (1984-12-07) Joan Rivers (guest host), Anthony Perkins, Brooke Shields, Michele Lee, Dr. Ruth WestheimerN/A
5,273December 11, 1984 (1984-12-11) Buddy Hackett, John LithgowN/A
Desk- "Excerpts from Fred's Diary"; Desk- "Moron Movies"
5,274December 12, 1984 (1984-12-12)Isabel Campbell, Steven Wright Marilyn Horne (" Habanera")
Desk- "Christmas Television Specials"
5,275December 13, 1984 (1984-12-13) Michael Keaton, Paul Rodriguez Helen O'Connell
Sketch- "Dickie the Stick"
5,276December 14, 1984 (1984-12-14) Father Guido Sarducci, Helen Slater, Arthur Jones and wife TerriN/A
Aunt Blabby
5,277December 18, 1984 (1984-12-18) Gregory Hines, Judge Reinhold Loudon Wainwright III ("The Golfin' Blues")
Desk- "Santa Letters"
5,278December 19, 1984 (1984-12-19) Bert Convy Liona Boyd
5,279December 20, 1984 (1984-12-20)TBA John Denver
New Products
5,280December 21, 1984 (1984-12-21) Garry Shandling John Twomey, Tony Bennett
Sketch- "Reagan Reads 'Twas The Night Before Christmas'"