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List of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno episodes
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno was an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that first aired from May 25, 1992 to May 29, 2009, and resumed its second production on March 1, 2010 until its ending on February 6, 2014 after Conan O'Brien's short tenure. [1] This was the fourth incarnation of the Tonight Show series that began three days after Johnny Carson's tenure came to an end. This is a list of episodes for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno that aired from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1999. [2] [3]

1996

January

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.77January 1, 1996 (1996-01-01) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lily Tomlin Seal
4.1078January 2, 1996 (1996-01-02) David Hasselhoff, Jane Curtin Deep Blue Something
4.78January 4, 1996 (1996-01-04) David Schwimmer, Shawn Wayans Dave Dederer
4.79January 5, 1996 (1996-01-05) James Woods Soul Asylum
4.80January 9, 1996 (1996-01-09) John Travolta Jimmy Buffett
4.81January 15, 1996 (1996-01-15) Claudia Schiffer, Denis Leary Merle Haggard
4.82January 16, 1996 (1996-01-16) George Clooney, Jennifer Jason Leigh Goo Goo Dolls
4.83January 17, 1996 (1996-01-17) Dave Foley, Susan SarandonN/A
4.84January 18, 1996 (1996-01-18) Richard Dreyfuss, Angie Harmon, Phil Hartman as Bill Clinton, Crystal Bernard Tracy Chapman
4.85January 19, 1996 (1996-01-19) John Lithgow, Quentin Tarantino Lisa Loeb
4.1086January 22, 1996 (1996-01-22) Jay Thomas, Salma Hayek Emmylou Harris
4.86January 23, 1996 (1996-01-23) Chris Farley, Tyra BanksN/A
4.87January 24, 1996 (1996-01-24) Dennis Miller Melissa Etheridge
4.88January 25, 1996 (1996-01-25) Chris Farley, Tyra Banks, Valeria MazzaN/A
4.89January 26, 1996 (1996-01-26) Tom ArnoldPaula Bel
4.90January 29, 1996 (1996-01-29) Emmitt Smith, Natalie Cron, Ted Danson Patty Loveless
4.91January 30, 1996 (1996-01-30) Gena Lee Nolin, Richard LewisN/A
4.92January 31, 1996 (1996-01-31) Eric Esch, Tony Danza Seal

February

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.93February 1, 1996 (1996-02-01) Paul Reiser Rod Stewart
4.94February 2, 1996 (1996-02-02) Kim Delaney, Timothy Hutton All-4-One
4.95February 5, 1996 (1996-02-05) John Travolta, Tori Spelling Bruce Hornsby
4.96February 6, 1996 (1996-02-06) Brett Butler, Caroline Kennedy The Rembrandts
4.97February 7, 1996 (1996-02-07) Chris Bliss, Christian Slater, Jane LeevesN/A
4.98February 8, 1996 (1996-02-08) Lauren Holly, Magic Johnson Tori Amos
4.99February 9, 1996 (1996-02-09) David Spade, Jennifer Love Hewitt Seven Mary Three
4.100February 12, 1996 (1996-02-12) David Copperfield, Tim Allen, Veronica WebbN/A
4.101February 13, 1996 (1996-02-13) Ellen DeGeneres, Howie LongN/A
4.102February 14, 1996 (1996-02-14) Linda Evangelista, Martin Scorsese Amy Grant
4.103February 15, 1996 (1996-02-15) Noah Wyle Jackson Browne, Paula Bel
4.104February 16, 1996 (1996-02-16)N/A k.d. lang
4.105February 19, 1996 (1996-02-19) David Hyde Pierce Brandy Norwood
4.106February 20, 1996 (1996-02-20) Adam Sandler, Ann-Margret Supersuckers, Willie Nelson
4.107February 21, 1996 (1996-02-21) Richard Simmons Aimee Mann
4.108February 22, 1996 (1996-02-22) Natalie Portman, Troy Aikman Green Day
4.109February 23, 1996 (1996-02-23) Eric Esch, Jack Coen, Shannen DohertyN/A
4.110February 26, 1996 (1996-02-26) David Duchovny, Rowan Atkinson Bo Diddley, Bonnie Raitt
4.111February 27, 1996 (1996-02-27) Armin Shimerman Lisa Haley
4.112February 28, 1996 (1996-02-28) Geechy Guy, Kathy Ireland, Scott WolfN/A
4.113February 29, 1996 (1996-02-29) George Wallace, Tim Robbins Mary J. Blige

March

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.114March 1, 1996 (1996-03-01) Teri Hatcher Red Hot Chili Peppers
4.115March 4, 1996 (1996-03-04) James Carville, Richard Dreyfuss Celine Dion
4.116March 5, 1996 (1996-03-05) Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Spacey Coolio
4.117March 6, 1996 (1996-03-06) Elle Macpherson, Frank Bruno, Mel GibsonN/A
4.118March 7, 1996 (1996-03-07) Randy Newman Lyle Lovett
4.119March 8, 1996 (1996-03-08) Malcolm Gets, Sean Penn The Subdudes
4.120March 11, 1996 (1996-03-11) Kurt Russell, Paula Poundstone Bush
4.121March 12, 1996 (1996-03-12) George Carlin, Nancy TravisN/A
4.122March 13, 1996 (1996-03-13) Dennis Franz, Emily Young, Lenny ClarkeN/A
4.123March 14, 1996 (1996-03-14) Matt LeBlanc, Mark Henry Neil Diamond
4.124March 15, 1996 (1996-03-15) Ben Stiller, Jimmy Smits Radiohead
4.125March 18, 1996 (1996-03-18) Jon Stewart, Luke Tarsitano Wynonna Judd
4.126March 19, 1996 (1996-03-19) Tom Selleck, Samantha Mathis Lou Reed
4.127March 20, 1996 (1996-03-20) Anthony Clark, Chazz Palminteri, Fran DrescherN/A
4.128March 21, 1996 (1996-03-21) Dennis Miller, Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert, Peri GilpinN/A
4.129March 22, 1996 (1996-03-22)Gerry Swallow, Robert Duvall, Sharon StoneN/A

April

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.130April 1, 1996 (1996-04-01) Richard Gere, Sean Young Cowboy Junkies
4.131April 2, 1996 (1996-04-02) Martin Lawrence, Owen Wilson, Luke WilsonN/A
4.132April 3, 1996 (1996-04-03) Chuck Hull Joey LawrenceN/A
4.133April 4, 1996 (1996-04-04) Patricia Arquette, Kevin Sorbo, Richard JeniN/A
4.134April 5, 1996 (1996-04-05) Alexi Lalas, Phil Hartman Steve Earle
4.135April 8, 1996 (1996-04-08) Cybill Shepherd, Christopher Darden The Mavericks
4.136April 9, 1996 (1996-04-09) Dave Foley, Joan Embery, Kivi RogersN/A
4.137April 10, 1996 (1996-04-10)Gemini Barnett, Marilu Henner Tony Rich
4.138April 11, 1996 (1996-04-11) David Hasselhoff, Téa Leoni Lionel Richie
4.139April 12, 1996 (1996-04-12) Karl Malone, Lily Tomlin, Teller Dolly Parton, MC Hammer
4.140April 15, 1996 (1996-04-15) Amy Pietz, Tom Berenger, Willi HufnagelN/A
4.141April 16, 1996 (1996-04-16) Jack Wagner, Ricki Lake Jann Arden
4.142April 17, 1996 (1996-04-17) Don Johnson Pam Tillis
4.143April 18, 1996 (1996-04-18) Don Rickles, Mitch Richmond, Roberto BenigniN/A
4.144April 19, 1996 (1996-04-19) Daniel Stern, Sandra Bernhard Spacehog
4.145April 22, 1996 (1996-04-22) Uma Thurman Shania Twain
4.146April 23, 1996 (1996-04-23) Dick Clark, Gregg Rogell, Rob MorrowN/A
4.147April 24, 1996 (1996-04-24) Brian Williams, Pamela Anderson, Rhea PerlmanN/A
4.148April 25, 1996 (1996-04-25) Kevin James, Jean-Claude Van Damme Faith Hill
4.149April 26, 1996 (1996-04-26) Jonathan Silverman, Newt Gingrich Gloria Estefan
4.150April 29, 1996 (1996-04-29) Arsenio Hall, Scottie Pippen Peter Cetera
4.151April 30, 1996 (1996-04-30) David Schwimmer, Gene Siskel, Roger EbertN/A

May

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.152May 1, 1996 (1996-05-01) George Wallace, Joey D'Auria, Mike Ditka, Shannon Ratigan, Sharon StoneN/A
4.153May 2, 1996 (1996-05-02) Mark Grace Buddy Guy
4.154May 3, 1996 (1996-05-03)Choral Ensemble, David Spade, Fred Nelson, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Rip TaylorN/A
4.155May 6, 1996 (1996-05-06) Andrew Shue, Brett Butler, Rick MazellN/A
4.156May 7, 1996 (1996-05-07) Anthony Edwards, Alyssa Milano, Mike LukasN/A
4.157May 8, 1996 (1996-05-08) Charlie Sheen, Steve ForbesN/A
4.158May 9, 1996 (1996-05-09) Cheech Marin, Pierce Brosnan Dwight Yoakam
4.159May 10, 1996 (1996-05-10) Cindy Crawford, Eric Esch Brian Setzer
4.160May 13, 1996 (1996-05-13) Emily Young, John Larroquette, Marla MaplesN/A
4.161May 14, 1996 (1996-05-14) Dennis Miller, Reggie Miller Robbie Robertson
4.162May 15, 1996 (1996-05-15) Jami Gertz, Jeff Stilson, Jim FowlerN/A
4.163May 16, 1996 (1996-05-16) Bill Paxton, Teri Hatcher Def Leppard
4.164May 17, 1996 (1996-05-17)Cade Woodward, Janeane Garofalo Gin Blossoms
4.165May 20, 1996 (1996-05-20) Emilio Estevez, Sean ConneryN/A
4.166May 21, 1996 (1996-05-21) Amanda Beard, Paul Hogan, Ricky JayN/A
4.167May 22, 1996 (1996-05-22) Anthony Clark, Heather Locklear Suzanne Vega
4.168May 24, 1996 (1996-05-24) Joan Embery, Sean Morey The Neville Brothers
4.169May 28, 1996 (1996-05-28)Carolina Panther, Fred Kahl, Kevin Greene, Kiva Kahl, Whoopi Goldberg Kenny Loggins
4.170May 29, 1996 (1996-05-29) Michael J. Fox, Franklin Graham, Rita RudnerN/A
4.171May 30, 1996 (1996-05-30) Brian Williams, Dennis QuaidN/A
4.172May 31, 1996 (1996-05-31) Chris Rock Patti Rothberg

June

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.173June 3, 1996 (1996-06-03) Oscar De La Hoya John Tesh, The Pointer Sisters
4.174June 4, 1996 (1996-06-04) Kevin Nealon Jewel Kilcher
4.1175June 5, 1996 (1996-06-05) Adam Sandler, Nicolas Cage, Seyi FayanjuN/A
4.175June 6, 1996 (1996-06-06) Gary Hall Jr., Kelsey Grammer, Nicole SullivanN/A
4.176June 7, 1996 (1996-06-07) Bill Maher, Pamela Davis Tina Arena
4.177June 10, 1996 (1996-06-10) Raquel Welch, Stevie Ray Fromstein Linda Ronstadt
4.178June 11, 1996 (1996-06-11) Billy Connolly, Robin Wright Los Lobos
4.179June 12, 1996 (1996-06-12) George Foreman, Wendy GueyN/A
4.180June 13, 1996 (1996-06-13) Dan Quayle, Jeff RossN/A
4.181June 14, 1996 (1996-06-14) Cameron Finley, Jon Voight, Leisa RitoN/A
4.182June 17, 1996 (1996-06-17) Scott L. Schwartz, Sue Murphy Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, The Monkees
4.183June 18, 1996 (1996-06-18)Gemini Barnett, Leslie MannN/A
4.184June 19, 1996 (1996-06-19) Jeff Foxworthy Alison Krauss, Sanetta Y. Gipson
4.185June 20, 1996 (1996-06-20) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim DeAngelo, Richard Jeni, Lisa LeslieN/A
4.186June 21, 1996 (1996-06-21) Carol Leifer Garth Brooks
4.187June 24, 1996 (1996-06-24) Christie Brinkley, Mark Schiff, Michael JohnsonN/A
4.188June 25, 1996 (1996-06-25) Jenny McCarthy, Tiger WoodsN/A
4.189June 26, 1996 (1996-06-26) Burt Reynolds, Kyra Sedgwick Al Green
4.190June 27, 1996 (1996-06-27) Eddie Murphy, Gary Payton Tori Amos
4.191June 28, 1996 (1996-06-28) Dennis Rodman, Rosie Gries, Richard LewisN/A

July

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.192July 8, 1996 (1996-07-08) Bruce Seldon, Jeff GoldblumN/A
4.193July 9, 1996 (1996-07-09) Denzel Washington, Justin Huish, Robert KleinN/A
4.194July 10, 1996 (1996-07-10) Andie MacDowell, Barry BondsN/A
4.195July 11, 1996 (1996-07-11) Ross Bagley Hootie & the Blowfish
4.196July 12, 1996 (1996-07-12) Robert Pastorelli, Kevin Bacon Southern Culture on the Skids
4.197July 15, 1996 (1996-07-15) Conan O'Brien, Marc John Jefferies Celine Dion
4.198July 16, 1996 (1996-07-16) Kathy Ireland, Kevin Spacey Tracy Chapman
4.199July 17, 1996 (1996-07-17) Kobe Bryant, Michael KeatonN/A
4.200July 18, 1996 (1996-07-18) Joan Embery Toni Braxton
4.201July 19, 1996 (1996-07-19) Jackie Chan, Pat Hazell, Samuel L. JacksonN/A

August

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.202August 5, 1996 (1996-08-05) Karch Kiraly, Kent Steffes, Robin Williams Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4.203August 6, 1996 (1996-08-06) Jamie Lee Curtis Blues Traveler
4.204August 7, 1996 (1996-08-07) Dan O'Brien, Fran Drescher Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4.205August 8, 1996 (1996-08-08) Kevin Costner, Tracey Ullman Goo Goo Dolls
4.206August 9, 1996 (1996-08-09) Kerri Strug, Kurt Russell, Wayne FedermanN/A
4.207August 12, 1996 (1996-08-12) Dennis Miller, Steffi Graf Gloria Estefan
4.208August 13, 1996 (1996-08-13) Gwyneth Paltrow, Kurt Angle Bryan Adams
4.209August 14, 1996 (1996-08-14) Dana Carvey, Don Royston, Rene Russo, Robert WuhlN/A
4.210August 15, 1996 (1996-08-15)Michael Johnson II, Norm Macdonald Maxwell
4.211August 16, 1996 (1996-08-16) Cheryl Tiegs, John Leguizamo, Peter JenningsN/A
4.212August 19, 1996 (1996-08-19) Jennifer Aniston, SinbadN/A
4.213August 20, 1996 (1996-08-20) Kim Wayans, Tipper Gore Harry Connick Jr.
4.214August 21, 1996 (1996-08-21)N/AN/A
4.215August 22, 1996 (1996-08-22) Charlton Heston, Emily Young Sting
4.216August 23, 1996 (1996-08-23)Mark Banini Better Than Ezra
4.217August 26, 1996 (1996-08-26) Cameron Finley, Tim Matheson Elvis Costello and the Attractions
4.218August 27, 1996 (1996-08-27) Emeril Lagasse, Tom ArnoldN/A
4.219August 28, 1996 (1996-08-28) Christy Martin, Damon Wayans, Mike LukasN/A
4.220August 29, 1996 (1996-08-29) Bill Braudis, Bob Costas, Lisa RinnaN/A
4.221August 30, 1996 (1996-08-30) Angie Everhart LL Cool J, Tap Dogs

September

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.222September 3, 1996 (1996-09-03) Jason Priestley, Steven Wright, Tim ScorfanoN/A
4.223September 4, 1996 (1996-09-04) Jane Curtin, Sinbad Dishwalla, J.R. Richards
4.224September 5, 1996 (1996-09-05) Brett Butler, Joan Embery, Tiffani ThiessenN/A
4.225September 6, 1996 (1996-09-06) Isabella Rossellini, Norman Gary, Tim MeadowsN/A
4.226September 9, 1996 (1996-09-09) Conan O'Brien, Halle Berry Fiona Apple
4.227September 10, 1996 (1996-09-10) Cameron Diaz, Dennis Franz Brooks & Dunn
4.228September 11, 1996 (1996-09-11) Bridget Hall, Scott Thompson Jeff Daniels
4.229September 12, 1996 (1996-09-12) Ozzie Smith, Pamela Anderson, Penn Jillette, Teller, Tom RhodesN/A
4.230September 13, 1996 (1996-09-13) Diane Keaton, Nicholas Turturro Patti Smith
4.231September 16, 1996 (1996-09-16) David Hyde Pierce, Shannon Ratigan Bette Midler
4.232September 17, 1996 (1996-09-17) James Spader, Molly Ringwald The Wallflowers
4.233September 18, 1996 (1996-09-18) Brooke Shields, Jack Coen, Tara Dawn HollandN/A
4.234September 19, 1996 (1996-09-19)Brian Kiley, John Turturro Dolly Parton
4.235September 20, 1996 (1996-09-20) Jeff Foxworthy, Robbie Knievel, Sharon StoneN/A
4.236September 23, 1996 (1996-09-23) Donna D'Errico, Richard Simmons Clint Black
4.237September 24, 1996 (1996-09-24) Elizabeth Hurley, Michael JordanN/A
4.238September 25, 1996 (1996-09-25) Dan Aykroyd, Tori Spelling John Cale
4.239September 26, 1996 (1996-09-26) Noah Wyle, Teri Hatcher Natalie Cole
4.240September 27, 1996 (1996-09-27) Geena Davis, Rob Schneider, Troy WinkelN/A
4.241September 30, 1996 (1996-09-30) Elizabeth Dole, Evan Davis Kenny G

October

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.242October 1, 1996 (1996-10-01) Charlize Theron, David Hasselhoff, Jack MayberryN/A
4.243October 2, 1996 (1996-10-02) Ally Walker, Chris O'Donnell, Paul Schneider, Schneider SamN/A
4.244October 3, 1996 (1996-10-03) Hayden Panettiere, Michael Douglas Paul Westerberg
4.245October 4, 1996 (1996-10-04) Hugh Grant, Kristen JohnstonN/A
4.12461October 7, 1996 (1996-10-07) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Maria Bello, Tom HanksN/A
4.12462October 8, 1996 (1996-10-08) Ellen DeGeneres Luther Vandross
4.246October 9, 1996 (1996-10-09) Claire Danes, Shannon RatiganN/A
4.247October 10, 1996 (1996-10-10) Brian Williams, Jane Fonda Cher
4.248October 11, 1996 (1996-10-11) Adam Bloom, Adam Sandler, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
4.249October 21, 1996 (1996-10-21) Jennifer Tilly, Paul Reiser Cirque Du Soleil
4.250October 22, 1996 (1996-10-22) Don Rickles Keith Sweat
4.251October 23, 1996 (1996-10-23) Jeff Dunham, Liam Neeson Sugar Ray
4.252October 24, 1996 (1996-10-24)Chris Van Gee, Julianna Margulies Mary Chapin Carpenter
4.253October 25, 1996 (1996-10-25) Aidan Quinn, Clyde Peeling Minnie driver
4.254October 28, 1996 (1996-10-28) Greg Kinnear, Stephanie Gobran Susanna Hoffs
4.255October 29, 1996 (1996-10-29) Rhea Perlman, Richard Dean Anderson Alan Jackson
4.256October 30, 1996 (1996-10-30) Chris Bliss, Gabriel Byrne Lucy Lawless
4.257October 31, 1996 (1996-10-31) Bob Einstein, Cindy Crawford, Vince VaughnN/A

November

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.258November 1, 1996 (1996-11-01) Eric Idle, Jon Lovitz Neil Diamond
4.259November 4, 1996 (1996-11-04) Jada Pinkett Smith, Walter Matthau Reba McEntire
4.260November 6, 1996 (1996-11-06) Richard Dreyfuss, Nick Gass John Mellencamp
4.261November 7, 1996 (1996-11-07) Matt LeBlanc Phil Collins
4.262November 8, 1996 (1996-11-08) Dana Delany, Kelsey Grammer, Michael Chang, Sharon BruneauN/A
4.263November 11, 1996 (1996-11-11) Bob Saget, Ricki LakeRent
4.264November 12, 1996 (1996-11-12) Garry Shandling, Steve WhitmireN/A
4.265November 13, 1996 (1996-11-13) Alex D. Linz, Drew Carey, Joan Embery Beck
4.266November 14, 1996 (1996-11-14) Joan Embery, Margot Kidder Dave Matthews Band
4.267November 15, 1996 (1996-11-15)Brian Michael Tracy, Oprah Winfrey Lionel Richie
4.268November 18, 1996 (1996-11-18) Emilio Estevez Harry Connick Jr.
4.269November 19, 1996 (1996-11-19) Patrick Stewart Barry Manilow
4.270November 22, 1996 (1996-11-22) Amber Valletta, Dana Carvey, Shannon RatiganN/A
4.271November 25, 1996 (1996-11-25)Gerry Swallow, Marisa Tomei, Scott WolfN/A
4.272November 26, 1996 (1996-11-26) Jerry Rice, Mary Tyler Moore Huey Lewis
4.273November 27, 1996 (1996-11-27) Bill Gates, Rodney Dangerfield Simply Red
4.274November 28, 1996 (1996-11-28) Juliette Binoche, Nancy Kobert Riverdance
4.275November 29, 1996 (1996-11-29) Kelly Macdonald, Patrick Stewart Deana Carter

December

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.276December 2, 1996 (1996-12-02) Chris Rock, Penny Marshall Johnny Cash
4.277December 3, 1996 (1996-12-03) Amy Brenneman, James Woods, John McCormick Sheryl Crow
4.278December 4, 1996 (1996-12-04) Angela Lansbury, Sylvester Stallone, Willie BarcenaN/A
4.279December 5, 1996 (1996-12-05)A.J. Jamal, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kevin BaconN/A
4.280December 6, 1996 (1996-12-06) Jeff Bridges, Richard Lewis Celine Dion
4.281December 9, 1996 (1996-12-09) Pamela Anderson Patti LaBelle
4.282December 10, 1996 (1996-12-10) Joan Lunden, Sarah Ferguson Julio Iglesias Jr.
4.283December 11, 1996 (1996-12-11) Chris O'Donnell, Kelly Preston Lyle Lovett
4.284December 12, 1996 (1996-12-12) Denzel Washington, Sinbad Joe Cocker
4.285December 13, 1996 (1996-12-13) Kathy Kinney, Jim Fowler, Martin ShortN/A
4.286December 16, 1996 (1996-12-16) Gillian Anderson, Ron Eldard, Vanessa Williams Dave Matthews Band
4.287December 17, 1996 (1996-12-17) Jamie Luner, Jimmy Carter, William HurtN/A
4.288December 18, 1996 (1996-12-18) Courteney Cox, Ron Eldard LeAnn Rimes
4.289December 19, 1996 (1996-12-19) George Clooney, Rob Reiner Melissa Etheridge
4.290December 20, 1996 (1996-12-20) John Travolta, Laura Dern Scott Weiland
4.291December 23, 1996 (1996-12-23) Tom Selleck Shirley MacLaine
4.292December 26, 1996 (1996-12-26) Jonathan LipnickiN/A
4.293December 27, 1996 (1996-12-27) Dom Irrera, Joan Embery, Walter MatthauN/A
4.294December 30, 1996 (1996-12-30) John Force, Sue Murphy, Willem DafoeN/A
4.295December 31, 1996 (1996-12-31)Brett Daniels, Scott Thompson Tony! Toni! Toné!

1997

January

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.1January 1, 1997 (1997-01-01) Debbie Reynolds, Mae WhitmanN/A
5.2January 2, 1997 (1997-01-02) Jeff Foxworthy Paula Abdul
5.3January 3, 1997 (1997-01-03)Brett Walkow, Jimmy Smits, Shannon RatiganN/A
5.4January 6, 1997 (1997-01-06) Emily Young, Lauren Holly John Michael Montgomery
5.5January 7, 1997 (1997-01-07) Albert Brooks, Kristin Scott Thomas, Oscar De La HoyaN/A
5.6January 8, 1997 (1997-01-08) Kathy Ireland, Penn Jillette, Sam Donaldson, TellerN/A
5.7January 9, 1997 (1997-01-09) Cuba Gooding Jr., Diane Keaton Better Than Ezra
5.8January 10, 1997 (1997-01-10) Carrie Fisher, Megan Brooks, Troy AikmanN/A
5.9January 13, 1997 (1997-01-13) Kevin Costner, Tracey Ullman Goo Goo Dolls
5.10January 20, 1997 (1997-01-20) Geoffrey Rush, Goldie HawnN/A
5.11January 21, 1997 (1997-01-21) Steve Guttenberg, Steve YoungN/A
5.12January 22, 1997 (1997-01-22) Jamie Lee Curtis Billy Martin, LL Cool J
5.13January 23, 1997 (1997-01-23) Gloria Reuben, Rodney Dangerfield Shawn Colvin
5.14January 24, 1997 (1997-01-24)Gemini Barnett, Geraldo Rivera, Michael T. WeissN/A
5.16January 27, 1997 (1997-01-27) Drew Bledsoe, Linda Hamilton Carl Perkins, Dave Edmunds
5.17January 28, 1997 (1997-01-28) Damon Wayans, Edgar Bennett, Sean Jones Little Richard
5.18January 29, 1997 (1997-01-29) Cameron Finley, Cheri Oteri, Kevin SpaceyN/A
5.19January 30, 1997 (1997-01-30) Pierce Brosnan, Shannon Ratigan Rod Stewart
5.20January 31, 1997 (1997-01-31)Nancy Kobert, Pamela Anderson Travis Tritt

February

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.21February 3, 1997 (1997-02-03) Tom Arnold, Tyra Banks Wayne Newton
5.22February 4, 1997 (1997-02-04) John Leguizamo, Heather Locklear Cirque Du Soleil
5.23February 5, 1997 (1997-02-05) Chevy Chase, Rebecca Romijn Siegfried & Roy
5.24February 6, 1997 (1997-02-06) Dennis Rodman, Tracey Ullman, Lance BurtonN/A
5.25February 7, 1997 (1997-02-07) Martin Short Pat Boone
5.26February 10, 1997 (1997-02-10) Annie Wood, Chris Farley, Shannen Doherty The Presidents of the United States of America
5.27February 11, 1997 (1997-02-11) Bridget Fonda, Jamie Foxx David Bowie
5.28February 12, 1997 (1997-02-12) Donna D'Errico, Ira Katz, Matthew PerryN/A
5.29February 13, 1997 (1997-02-13) Fabio Lanzoni, Fran DrescherN/A
5.30February 14, 1997 (1997-02-14) Michael Biehn, Richard Simmons Babyface
5.31February 17, 1997 (1997-02-17) Joan Embery, Kevin BaconN/A
5.32February 18, 1997 (1997-02-18) David Lynch, Gwyneth Paltrow Aaliyah
5.33February 19, 1997 (1997-02-19) Jerry Seinfeld, Tyra Banks Gregory Popovich
5.34February 20, 1997 (1997-02-20) Drew Carey, Salma HayekN/A
5.35February 21, 1997 (1997-02-21) Amber Valletta, George Carlin Luscious Jackson
5.36February 24, 1997 (1997-02-24) Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Lipnicki, Kellie MartinN/A
5.37February 25, 1997 (1997-02-25) Brooke Shields, Emeril Lagasse Mindy McCready
5.38February 26, 1997 (1997-02-26) Bob Zany, Christie Brinkley, Robert UrichN/A
5.39February 27, 1997 (1997-02-27) Jerry O'Connell, Martha Stewart Greg Irwin
5.40February 28, 1997 (1997-02-28) Patricia Arquette, William H. Macy Squirrel Nut Zipper

March

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.41March 3, 1997 (1997-03-03) James Woods Meshell Ndegeocello
5.42March 4, 1997 (1997-03-04) Arsenio Hall, Kathleen Madigan Billy Bob Thornton
5.43March 5, 1997 (1997-03-05) Anthony Clark, Cuba Gooding Jr. Blackstreet
5.44March 6, 1997 (1997-03-06) Charles Barkley, Tim AllenN/A
5.45March 7, 1997 (1997-03-07) Howard Stern, James Carville Jewel Kilcher
5.46March 10, 1997 (1997-03-10) Lea Thompson Deana Carter
5.47March 11, 1997 (1997-03-11) Mia Farrow, Tommy Davidson Robert Palmer
5.48March 12, 1997 (1997-03-12) Barbara Hershey, John RitterStomp
5.49March 13, 1997 (1997-03-13) Dennis Miller, Laura San Giacomo Collective Soul
5.50March 14, 1997 (1997-03-14) Laura Dern, Marty Putz, Robin QuiversN/A
5.51March 17, 1997 (1997-03-17) Carlos Moyá, Mary Tyler Moore, Vivica A. FoxN/A
5.52March 18, 1997 (1997-03-18) James Caan, Jennifer Lopez Johnny Cash
5.53March 19, 1997 (1997-03-19) Marlon Wayans, Rosanna Arquette Fiona Apple
5.54March 20, 1997 (1997-03-20)Audrey Dochterman, Debi Mazar, Phil HartmanN/A
5.55March 21, 1997 (1997-03-21) Gene Siskel, James Spader, Roger Ebert George Thorogood
5.56March 31, 1997 (1997-03-31) Magic Johnson, Melissa Joan Hart Michael Flatley

April

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.57April 1, 1997 (1997-04-01) Halle Berry, Michelle Kwan Bee Gees
5.58April 2, 1997 (1997-04-02) Kim Delaney, John Waters, Julie ScardinaN/A
5.59April 3, 1997 (1997-04-03) Brian Williams, Elisabeth Shue The Wallflowers
5.60April 4, 1997 (1997-04-04) Craig Ferguson, Jennifer Tilly, Val KilmerN/A
5.61April 7, 1997 (1997-04-07) Andre Agassi, Diane Lane Cirque Du Soleil
5.62April 8, 1997 (1997-04-08) Dennis Farina, Lisa Kudrow, Oscar De La HoyaN/A
5.63April 9, 1997 (1997-04-09) Carl Reiner, Jimmy Smits Sheryl Crow
5.64April 10, 1997 (1997-04-10) Jean-Claude Van Damme Counting Crows
5.65April 11, 1997 (1997-04-11) Dennis Rodman, Rodney Dangerfield No Doubt
5.66April 14, 1997 (1997-04-14) Glenn Close, Howie Mandel, Julie ScardinaN/A
5.67April 15, 1997 (1997-04-15) Larry King, Minnie Driver Richard Marx
5.68April 16, 1997 (1997-04-16) Christopher Reeve, John Cusack, Richard JeniN/A
5.69April 17, 1997 (1997-04-17) Julianna Margulies, Tony Gemignani Duncan Sheik
5.70April 18, 1997 (1997-04-18) Cindy Crawford, Doug E. Doug Jon Secada
5.71April 21, 1997 (1997-04-21) Kurt Russell, Rebecca De MornayN/A
5.72April 22, 1997 (1997-04-22) Michael J. Fox, Penn Jillette, Stone Phillips, TellerN/A
5.73April 23, 1997 (1997-04-23) Carmen Electra, Kelsey Grammer Micky Dolenz
5.74April 24, 1997 (1997-04-24) Bill Paxton, Joan Embery LeAnn Rimes
5.75April 25, 1997 (1997-04-25) Mira Sorvino, Rob Reiner Tina Turner
5.76April 28, 1997 (1997-04-28) Debrah Farentino, Norm MacDonaldN/A
5.77April 29, 1997 (1997-04-29) Alex D. Linz, David HelfgottN/A
5.78April 30, 1997 (1997-04-30) Anne Heche Randy Travis

May

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.79May 1, 1997 (1997-05-01)Charles Kazan, Mike Myers, Veronica WebbN/A
5.80May 2, 1997 (1997-05-02)Clyde Peeling, Jenny McCarthy Grand Funk Railroad
5.81May 5, 1997 (1997-05-05) Jonathan Winters, Lance Burton, Sharon LawrenceN/A
5.82May 6, 1997 (1997-05-06) Billy Crystal, Robin Williams Barry Manilow
5.83May 7, 1997 (1997-05-07) Dana Carvey, Joey Lauren Adams, Terry DonN/A
5.84May 8, 1997 (1997-05-08) Joe Saba, Noah Wyle, Rebecca Romijn Cyndi Lauper
5.85May 9, 1997 (1997-05-09) Martha Stewart, Sinbad, Shannon Ratigan Peter Cetera
5.86May 12, 1997 (1997-05-12) John LithgowTap Dogs
5.87May 13, 1997 (1997-05-13) Jason Alexander, Joe Cavallo, Milla JovovichN/A
5.88May 14, 1997 (1997-05-14)Linda Mason, Teri Hatcher Paula Cole
5.89May 15, 1997 (1997-05-15) Fran Drescher, Joe Saba Depeche Mode
5.90May 16, 1997 (1997-05-16) Chris Tucker, Matt Lauer Jay Kay
5.91May 19, 1997 (1997-05-19) Julianne Moore, Paul Reiser James Taylor
5.92May 20, 1997 (1997-05-20) Don Rickles, Jon Huber, Laura LeightonN/A
5.93May 21, 1997 (1997-05-21) Marcia Clark, Michael Richards Robert Cray
5.94May 23, 1997 (1997-05-23) Bill Maher, Bob DoleN/A
5.95May 27, 1997 (1997-05-27) Annie Wood, Jeff GoldblumN/A
5.96May 28, 1997 (1997-05-28) Vince Vaughn, Yasmine Bleeth Erykah Badu
5.97May 29, 1997 (1997-05-29) George Stephanopoulos, Kelly Preston The Verve Pipe
5.98May 30, 1997 (1997-05-30)Christian Malmin, Peta Wilson, Richard Lewis Michael Flatley

June

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.99June 2, 1997 (1997-06-02)Alec Kerchner, Rene Russo Bob Carlisle
5.100June 3, 1997 (1997-06-03) Julie Scardina, Marla Maples Vince Gill
5.101June 4, 1997 (1997-06-04) Christa Miller, George Carlin, Robert JordanN/A
5.102June 5, 1997 (1997-06-05) Mike Myers, Ruby Wax Bush
5.103June 6, 1997 (1997-06-06)Larry Wolff, Pat Riley, Paula PoundstoneN/A
5.104June 9, 1997 (1997-06-09) Charles Shaughnessy, Sandra Bullock Maestro Harrell
5.105June 10, 1997 (1997-06-10)Charles Cozart, Gary McCord, George ClooneyN/A
5.106June 11, 1997 (1997-06-11) Brendan Shanahan, Chris O'Donnell Anita Baker
5.107June 12, 1997 (1997-06-12) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paulina Porizkova Trisha Yearwood
5.108June 13, 1997 (1997-06-13) Elle Macpherson, Hank Shores, Jim DeAngelo Foo Fighters
5.109June 16, 1997 (1997-06-16) Conan O'Brien, Harold Goodman, Marge Lintz Meredith Brooks
5.110June 17, 1997 (1997-06-17) Rachel Ticotin, Steve Kerr Kirk Franklin
5.111June 18, 1997 (1997-06-18) Dennis Rodman, Faye DunawayN/A
5.112June 19, 1997 (1997-06-19) Gina Gershon k.d. lang
5.113June 20, 1997 (1997-06-20) Cameron Diaz, Evander Holyfield Dean Dinning
5.114June 23, 1997 (1997-06-23) Tate Donovan, Logan O'Brien Patti LaBelle
5.115June 24, 1997 (1997-06-24) Lea Thompson, Lisa Leslie, Rupert EverettN/A
5.116June 25, 1997 (1997-06-25) Drew Carey, Jackie Layton En Vogue
5.117June 26, 1997 (1997-06-26) Will Smith Tom Jones
5.118June 27, 1997 (1997-06-27) Emily Young, John Travolta, Tom DreesenN/A

July

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.119July 7, 1997 (1997-07-07) Joan Embery, Mary Kara, William Carter Hanson
5.120July 8, 1997 (1997-07-08)Jim DeAngelo, John Killian, Mara Wilson, Mills Lane, Tracy WintersN/A
5.121July 9, 1997 (1997-07-09) Linda Fiorentino, Martin ShortN/A
5.122July 10, 1997 (1997-07-10) Jodie Foster INXS
5.123July 14, 1997 (1997-07-14) David Alan Grier, Richard SimmonsN/A
5.124July 15, 1997 (1997-07-15)Reiley Beckie, Rob Lowe Coolio
5.125July 16, 1997 (1997-07-16)Guillermina Dolarea, Martin Lawrence, Thomas Haden ChurchN/A
5.126July 17, 1997 (1997-07-17) Jane Pauley, Kent Mahaffey Beck
5.127July 18, 1997 (1997-07-18) Billy Connolly Tommy Lee
5.128July 21, 1997 (1997-07-21) Harrison Ford, John Leguizamo Pam Tillis
5.129July 22, 1997 (1997-07-22) Joan Embery, Robert WuhlN/A
5.130July 23, 1997 (1997-07-23)Joel Vavra, Patrick Stewart John Pizzarelli
5.131July 24, 1997 (1997-07-24) Kathy Ireland, Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, The PendragonsN/A
5.132July 25, 1997 (1997-07-25) Evander Holyfield, Michael J. Fox Radiohead
5.133July 28, 1997 (1997-07-28) Peter Fonda, Zack LemannN/A
5.134July 29, 1997 (1997-07-29) Carroll O'Connor, Spencer Breslin Kenny Loggins
5.135July 30, 1997 (1997-07-30)Lenore Shaffer Lisa Stansfield

August

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.136August 1, 1997 (1997-08-01) Anna Kournikova, Glenn Close Dwight Yoakam
5.137August 4, 1997 (1997-08-04) Lance Burton, Venus WilliamsN/A
5.138August 5, 1997 (1997-08-05)Chris Meyer, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Mira SorvinoN/A
5.139August 7, 1997 (1997-08-07)Emil Popescu, Jake Johannsen, Shaquille O'NealN/A
5.140August 8, 1997 (1997-08-08) Carlos Mencia, Jennifer Aniston, Magic JohnsonN/A
5.141August 11, 1997 (1997-08-11) George Olesen, Michelle Sorensen John Fogerty
5.142August 12, 1997 (1997-08-12) Lisa Kudrow, Peter Berg Natalie Cole
5.143August 13, 1997 (1997-08-13) Julie Scardina, Laurence Fishburne Robyn Carlsson
5.144August 14, 1997 (1997-08-14) Gary Sinise, Hunter RenoN/A
5.145August 15, 1997 (1997-08-15) Kevin Sorbo, Sylvester Stallone, Woody Brooks Jennifer Love Hewitt
5.146August 18, 1997 (1997-08-18) Lucy Lawless, Rodney Dangerfield Lyle Lovett
5.147August 19, 1997 (1997-08-19) Chris Tucker, Newt GingrichN/A
5.148August 20, 1997 (1997-08-20) Demi Moore, Jeremy Northam Deana Carter
5.149August 21, 1997 (1997-08-21) Cameron Finley, Paul Reiser k.d. lang
5.150August 22, 1997 (1997-08-22) Christopher Walken, Ralph Louis Harris, Steven SeagalN/A

September

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.151September 2, 1997 (1997-09-02)Clyde Peeling, Steve Oedekerk, Veronica WebbN/A
5.152September 3, 1997 (1997-09-03) Courtney Thorne-Smith, Ed McMahon Clint Black
5.154September 4, 1997 (1997-09-04) Alicia Silverstone, Alan Morgan Matchbox Twenty
5.155September 5, 1997 (1997-09-05) Karen Duffy John Tesh, Jon Bon Jovi
5.156September 8, 1997 (1997-09-08) Jason Priestley, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Steve NaveN/A
5.157September 9, 1997 (1997-09-09) Brooke Shields, Oscar De La Hoya Amy Grant
5.158September 10, 1997 (1997-09-10) Laura San Giacomo, Michael Douglas Live
5.159September 11, 1997 (1997-09-11) Bob Newhart Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood
5.160September 12, 1997 (1997-09-12) Carol Leifer, Pamela AndersonN/A
5.161September 15, 1997 (1997-09-15) Joan Embery, Mark Addy, Naomi CampbellN/A
5.162September 16, 1997 (1997-09-16) Joan Cusack, Michael Jordan Kevin Spacey
5.163September 17, 1997 (1997-09-17) Katherine Shindle, Kevin Kline Alison Krauss
5.164September 18, 1997 (1997-09-18) Kate Capshaw, Noah WyleRagtime
5.165September 19, 1997 (1997-09-19) David Caruso, Lennox Lewis, Matt Dillon Alyssa Milano
5.166September 22, 1997 (1997-09-22) Tim Allen Elton John
5.167September 23, 1997 (1997-09-23) Tony Danza Carl Perkins, The Wallflowers
5.168September 24, 1997 (1997-09-24) Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson, Kirstie Alley Boyz II Men
5.169September 25, 1997 (1997-09-25) Dennis Rodman, Ellen DeGeneres, Kent Kasper, Vinnie BazainN/A
5.170September 26, 1997 (1997-09-26) Jenny McCarthy, Russell Crowe Carly Simon
5.171September 30, 1997 (1997-09-30) Ashley Judd, David Schwimmer Mary J. Blige

October

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.172October 1, 1997 (1997-10-01) Andre Agassi, Andy Richter Beck, Willie Nelson
5.173October 2, 1997 (1997-10-02) Claire Danes, Tom Selleck Wynonna Judd
5.174October 3, 1997 (1997-10-03) Julianne Moore David Duchovny
5.175October 6, 1997 (1997-10-06) Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Richard Lewis Sarah McLachlan
5.176October 7, 1997 (1997-10-07) Mark Harmon, Whoopi GoldbergN/A
5.177October 8, 1997 (1997-10-08) Tina Majorino, Tori Spelling Micky Dolenz, Patty Loveless
5.178October 9, 1997 (1997-10-09) Chris Rock, Jennifer Lopez Duran Duran
5.179October 10, 1997 (1997-10-10) Alexandra Wentworth, Jon Cryer, Keenen Ivory WayansN/A
5.180October 13, 1997 (1997-10-13) Brett Favre, Goldie Hawn Bryan White
5.181October 14, 1997 (1997-10-14) Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sigourney Weaver Maestro Harrell
5.182October 15, 1997 (1997-10-15) Paul Sorvino, Timothy Hutton Aerosmith
5.183October 16, 1997 (1997-10-16) Keanu Reeves, Rowan Atkinson Aaron Neville
5.184October 17, 1997 (1997-10-17) Ethan Hawke, John Stephenson, Kim DelaneyN/A
5.185October 27, 1997 (1997-10-27) Charlize Theron, Nick Di Paolo Ice-T
5.186October 28, 1997 (1997-10-28) Dennis Quaid, Gary Sheffield The Cure
5.187October 29, 1997 (1997-10-29) Jeff Gordon, Jenna Elfman, Mark WahlbergN/A
5.188October 30, 1997 (1997-10-30) John Travolta, Peter GrosN/A
5.189October 31, 1997 (1997-10-31) Evander Holyfield, Oprah Winfrey Sheryl Crow

November

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.190November 3, 1997 (1997-11-03) Bob Dole, Samuel L. JacksonN/A
5.191November 4, 1997 (1997-11-04)Dyllan Christopher, Fran DrescherN/A
5.192November 5, 1997 (1997-11-05) Chevy Chase, Rebecca Romijn, Roy Horn, Siegfried Fischbacher Michael Bolton
5.193November 6, 1997 (1997-11-06) Courteney Cox, Emeril Lagasse Tom Jones
5.194November 7, 1997 (1997-11-07)Dean Larit, Richard Gere Shania Twain
5.195November 10, 1997 (1997-11-10) Bai Ling, Drew CareyN/A
5.196November 11, 1997 (1997-11-11) Brooke Shields, Casper Van Dien Vanessa Williams
5.197November 12, 1997 (1997-11-12) Dustin Hoffman, Tim RussertN/A
5.198November 13, 1997 (1997-11-13) Cindy Crawford, Denis Leary, Shannon Ratigan Blue Man Group
5.199November 14, 1997 (1997-11-14) Dina Meyer, Rodney Dangerfield k.d. lang
5.200November 17, 1997 (1997-11-17) David Spade, Julie Scardina, Lance BurtonN/A
5.201November 18, 1997 (1997-11-18) John Cusack, Traci Lords Jay Kay
5.202November 19, 1997 (1997-11-19) Bruce Willis, Dom DeLuise, Donald TrumpN/A
5.203November 20, 1997 (1997-11-20) Candice Bergen, Mia Kirshner, Matt Stone, Trey Parker Yanni
5.204November 21, 1997 (1997-11-21) Pamela Anderson Garth Brooks
5.205November 24, 1997 (1997-11-24) Jon Voight, Martha Stewart Enrique Iglesias
5.206November 25, 1997 (1997-11-25)Barry Noble, Roma Downey Kenny G
5.207November 26, 1997 (1997-11-26) Lea Thompson The Flying Karamazov Brothers
5.208November 27, 1997 (1997-11-27) Helena Bonham Carter, Scott Thompson, Ralph DurenN/A
5.209November 28, 1997 (1997-11-28)Ben Brock Meredith Brooks, Naomi Judd

December

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.210December 1, 1997 (1997-12-01) Halle Berry, Matt DamonN/A
5.211December 2, 1997 (1997-12-02) Isaac Mizrahi, Joan Embery, Minnie DriverN/A
5.212December 3, 1997 (1997-12-03) Alex D. Linz, Kevin BaconN/A
5.213December 4, 1997 (1997-12-04)Alan Nash, Pierce Brosnan LeAnn Rimes
5.214December 5, 1997 (1997-12-05) Ben Affleck, Neve Campbell Spice Girls
5.215December 8, 1997 (1997-12-08) Jimmy Smits Lisa Loeb
5.216December 9, 1997 (1997-12-09)Lewis Browning, Quentin Tarantino Alyssa Milano
5.217December 10, 1997 (1997-12-10) Ann Curry, Tim Allen Hootie & the Blowfish
5.218December 11, 1997 (1997-12-11) Emma Thompson, Jimmy Carter Jackson Browne
5.219December 12, 1997 (1997-12-12) George Foreman, Kirstie Alley, Matt Stone, Trey ParkerN/A
5.220December 15, 1997 (1997-12-15) Daisy Fuentes, Lee Evans Maestro Harrell
5.221December 16, 1997 (1997-12-16) Don Rickles, Ian Jackson Celine Dion
5.222December 17, 1997 (1997-12-17) Dale Midkiff, Richard Simmons, Sarah Michelle GellarN/A
5.223December 18, 1997 (1997-12-18) Teri Hatcher, Tyson Beckford Dwight Yoakam
5.224December 19, 1997 (1997-12-19) Julie Delpy Clint Black
5.225December 22, 1997 (1997-12-22) Bill Paxton, Tiger WoodsN/A
5.226December 23, 1997 (1997-12-23) Bridget Fonda, Logan O'Brien BeBe Winans
5.227December 29, 1997 (1997-12-29) Eddie Robinson, Peter Gros, Scott GlennN/A
5.228December 30, 1997 (1997-12-30) James Cameron, Pam Grier Smash Mouth
5.229December 31, 1997 (1997-12-31) John Leguizamo, Scott Thompson Little Richard, Tap Dogs

1998

January

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
6.1January 1, 1998 (1998-01-01) Al Roker, Lisa RinnaN/A
6.2January 2, 1998 (1998-01-02) Rob Lowe, Dylan McDermott, Olivia WilliamsN/A
6.3January 5, 1998 (1998-01-05) Fran Drescher, Billy Zane Ricochet
6.4January 6, 1998 (1998-01-06) Kim Basinger, Greg Kinnear Everclear
6.5January 7, 1998 (1998-01-07) Kelly Lynch, Dennis Miller, Michael T. WeissN/A
6.6January 8, 1998 (1998-01-08) Tracey Ullman, Robin WilliamsN/A
6.8January 12, 1998 (1998-01-12) Joey Lauren Adams, Denzel Washington Backstreet Boys
6.9January 14, 1998 (1998-01-14) Howie Long, Bob Newhart Chumbawamba
6.10January 20, 1998 (1998-01-20) Michelle Kwan, Shannon Ratigan, Burt ReynoldsN/A
6.11January 21, 1998 (1998-01-21) Samuel L. Jackson, Harland Williams Oasis
6.12January 22, 1998 (1998-01-22) Trey Parker, Shannon Ratigan, Matt StoneN/A
6.13January 23, 1998 (1998-01-23) Famke Janssen, John Lithgow Third Eye Blind
6.14January 25, 1998 (1998-01-25) Bob Costas, Joan Embery, Jenny McCarthy, Richard Simmons Shania Twain
Post- Super Bowl XXXII Show
6.15January 26, 1998 (1998-01-26) Terrell Davis, Rupert Everett Bryan Adams
6.16January 27, 1998 (1998-01-27) Brett Favre, Angelina Jolie, Kevin SpaceyN/A
6.17January 28, 1998 (1998-01-28) Yasmine Bleeth, Djimon Hounsou, Matt ZelenN/A
6.18January 29, 1998 (1998-01-29) Jennifer Love Hewitt, French Stewart Jewel Staite
6.19January 30, 1998 (1998-01-30) Kelsey Grammer, Rachel Weisz Sarah McLachlan

February

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
6.20February 2, 1998 (1998-02-02) Shawn Colvin, Jane Leeves, Shaquille O'NealN/A
6.21February 3, 1998 (1998-02-03) Kathy Ireland, Jesper Parnevik, Chow Yun-FatN/A
6.22February 4, 1998 (1998-02-04) Jeff Goldblum, Jonas PateKent Mahaffey
6.23February 5, 1998 (1998-02-05) Dennis Rodman, Jeri Ryan, Phil HartmanN/A
6.24February 6, 1998 (1998-02-06) Jonathan Aube, Ryan O'Neal, Gwyneth Paltrow Martina McBride
6.25February 9, 1998 (1998-02-09) Calista Flockhart Lyle Lovett
6.26February 10, 1998 (1998-02-10) Helena Bonham Carter Trisha Yearwood
6.27February 11, 1998 (1998-02-11) Robert Duvall, Julie Scardina, Marlon WayansN/A
6.28February 12, 1998 (1998-02-12) Kobe Bryant, Kim DelaneyN/A
6.29February 13, 1998 (1998-02-13) Sharon Stone Sounds of Blackness
6.30February 16, 1998 (1998-02-16) Ross Rebagliati, Veronica WebbN/A
6.31February 17, 1998 (1998-02-17) Woody Harrelson Patti LaBelle
6.32February 18, 1998 (1998-02-18) Heidi Klum, David Schwimmer Michael Bolton
6.33February 19, 1998 (1998-02-19) Gina Gershon, Kathleen MadiganN/A
6.34February 20, 1998 (1998-02-20) Halle Berry, Maryellen Hooper, Jerry O'ConnellN/A
6.35February 23, 1998 (1998-02-23) Pamela Anderson, Al Nino Maestro Harrell
6.36February 24, 1998 (1998-02-24) Elizabeth Berkley, Alana Davis, Arsenio HallN/A
6.37February 25, 1998 (1998-02-25) Jenna Elfman, Noah Wyle Ben Folds Five
6.38February 26, 1998 (1998-02-26) Michelle Kwan, Richard Dreyfuss, Steve Nave, Shannon Ratigan, Joe Saba Foo Fighters
6.39February 27, 1998 (1998-02-27) David Caruso, Jim Lampley, Picabo StreetN/A

March

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAMarch 9, 1998 (1998-03-09) Carrot Top, Joan Embery, Tom SelleckN/A

April

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)

May

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAMay 1, 1998 (1998-05-01) Julie Scardina, Yasmine Bleeth Marcy Playground
TBAMay 4, 1998 (1998-05-04) Heather Locklear Chicago cast
TBAMay 5, 1998 (1998-05-05) Dennis Rodman Aretha Franklin
TBAMay 6, 1998 (1998-05-06) Arsenio Hall, Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert Blue Man Group
TBAMay 7, 1998 (1998-05-07) Jerry Springer, Sid Yost Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang
TBAMay 8, 1998 (1998-05-08) Cindy Crawford Cheap Trick
TBAMay 11, 1998 (1998-05-11) Don Rickles, Katie Holmes Tori Amos
TBAMay 12, 1998 (1998-05-12) Paul Reiser Olivia Newton-John
TBAMay 13, 1998 (1998-05-13) Candice Bergen, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Wayne CotterN/A
TBAMay 14, 1998 (1998-05-14) Jerry Seinfeld Brandy
TBAMay 15, 1998 (1998-05-15) Brooke Shields, Michael T. Weiss, Trey Parker, Matt StoneN/A
TBAMay 18, 1998 (1998-05-18) Warren Beatty, Joan Embery, Alonzo MourningN/A
TBAMay 19, 1998 (1998-05-19) Bob Costas Cher, Dave Matthews Band

June

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAJune 17, 1998 (1998-06-17) Howie Mandel, Dennis RodmanN/A
TBAJune 18, 1998 (1998-06-18) Dennis MillerN/A

July

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAJuly 17, 1998 (1998-07-17) Pamela Anderson, Carrot Top, Wolfgang PuckN/A

August

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAAugust 17, 1998 (1998-08-17) Arsenio Hall, Natasha Lyonne Spice Girls
TBAAugust 18, 1998 (1998-08-18) Joe Mantegna Luther Vandross
TBAAugust 19, 1998 (1998-08-19) Dylan McDermott, Rebecca Romijn CPR
TBAAugust 20, 1998 (1998-08-20) Rosanna Arquette, Lou Diamond Phillips, Dee Dee MyersN/A
TBAAugust 21, 1998 (1998-08-21) Rodney Dangerfield, Brooke Langton Barenaked Ladies

September

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBASeptember 11, 1998 (1998-09-11) Dedee PfeifferN/A
TBASeptember 17, 1998 (1998-09-17) Lucy Lawless, Paul Reiser Tori Amos
TBASeptember 21, 1998 (1998-09-21) Tim Allen, Christina Applegate Patti LaBelle
TBASeptember 22, 1998 (1998-09-22) Jenna Elfman, David Willey, John WatersN/A
TBASeptember 23, 1998 (1998-09-23) Noah Wyle, Nicole Johnson, Julie ScardinaN/A
Marine animals.
TBASeptember 24, 1998 (1998-09-24) Pamela Anderson, Stephen King Natalie Merchant
TBASeptember 25, 1998 (1998-09-25) Sarah Michelle Gellar, Oliver Platt Chris Isaak

October

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAOctober 1, 1998 (1998-10-01) Gina Gershon, Mark Vanderloo Lucinda Williams
TBAOctober 2, 1998 (1998-10-02) Cuba Gooding, Jr., Christina Ricci Bonnie Raitt
TBAOctober 5, 1998 (1998-10-05) Bette Midler, Keri RussellN/A
TBAOctober 6, 1998 (1998-10-06) Ed McMahon, Joe Montana, Sharon StoneN/A
TBAOctober 7, 1998 (1998-10-07) D.L. Hughley, Don Rickles, Laura San GiacomoN/A
TBAOctober 8, 1998 (1998-10-08) John Leguizamo, Sammy Sosa Third Eye Blind
TBAOctober 9, 1998 (1998-10-09) Shannen Doherty, Will Ferrell, Chris Kattan, Rob ReinerN/A
TBAOctober 12, 1998 (1998-10-12) Lea Thompson, Oprah WinfreyN/A
TBAOctober 13, 1998 (1998-10-13) Bo Derek, Lyle Lovett, William H. MacyN/A
TBAOctober 14, 1998 (1998-10-14) Kieran Culkin, Kurt Russell PJ Harvey
TBAOctober 15, 1998 (1998-10-15) Kim Delaney, Joan Embery Hootie & the Blowfish
TBAOctober 16, 1998 (1998-10-16) Trey Parker, Dennis Rodman, Reese WitherspoonN/A
TBAOctober 30, 1998 (1998-10-30) Alyssa MilanoN/A
Kids blowing bubbles

November

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBANovember 11, 1998 (1998-11-11) Annette BeningN/A
Child inventors

December

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBADecember 2, 1998 (1998-12-02) Jeff Goldblum, Melissa Joan Hart Goo Goo Dolls
TBADecember 7, 1998 (1998-12-07) Lisa Kudrow, Oliver Platt Kirk Franklin
TBADecember 8, 1998 (1998-12-08) Cindy Crawford, Karl Malone, Freddie Prinze Jr.N/A
TBADecember 9, 1998 (1998-12-09) Ben Affleck, Richard Jeni Mariah Carey
TBADecember 16, 1998 (1998-12-16) Woody Harrelson Whitney Houston
TBADecember 31, 1998 (1998-12-31) Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Carrot TopN/A

1999

January

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAJanuary 11, 1999 (1999-01-11) Susan Sarandon, Eddie IzzardTBA
TBAJanuary 8, 1999 (1999-01-08) John Travolta, Tracey Ullman Chris Isaak
TBAJanuary 21, 1999 (1999-01-21) Sarah, Duchess of YorkN/A

February

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAFebruary 5, 1999 (1999-02-05) Jerry SpringerN/A
TBAFebruary 8, 1999 (1999-02-08) Tim Allen, Kathy IrelandN/A

March

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAMarch 26, 1999 (1999-03-26) Bob Costas, Kirsten Dunst Alana Davis

April

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAApril 28, 1999 (1999-04-28) Melissa Joan Hart, Jon Voight The Black Crowes

May

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAMay 25, 1999 (1999-05-25) Bob Costas, Julia Louis-Dreyfus Hootie & the Blowfish

June

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAJune 11, 1999 (1999-06-11) Janeane Garofalo, Karl Malone B*Witched
TBAJune 16, 1999 (1999-06-16) Dennis Rodman, Christina Ricci Phil Collins

July

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAJuly 12, 1999 (1999-07-12) Rupert Everett, Kermit the Frog Tim McGraw
TBAJuly 13, 1999 (1999-07-13) Andie MacDowell Old 97's
Singing birds
TBAJuly 14, 1999 (1999-07-14) Joey Lauren Adams Omar Epps
TBAJuly 15, 1999 (1999-07-15) Bridget Fonda Sarah McLachlan
TBAJuly 16, 1999 (1999-07-16) Jon Stewart, Lili Taylor The Pretenders
TBAJuly 19, 1999 (1999-07-19) Tori Spelling, Darrell Hammond Luscious Jackson

August

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAAugust 4, 1999 (1999-08-04) Rene Russo, Steve Harvey The Verve Pipe
TBAAugust 11, 1999 (1999-08-11) Steve Martin, Katie Holmes Julian Lennon
TBAAugust 18, 1999 (1999-08-18) Rodney Dangerfield, David Willey Bryan White
TBAAugust 25, 1999 (1999-08-25) Albert Brooks, Marisa Coughlan Meshell Ndegeocello

September

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBASeptember 21, 1999 (1999-09-21) Rob Lowe, Melissa Joan Hart Tori Amos
TBASeptember 23, 1999 (1999-09-23) Pamela Anderson, D.L. Hughley Alanis Morissette
TBASeptember 29, 1999 (1999-09-29) Noah Wyle, Shannen Doherty Elvis Costello

October

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAOctober 4, 1999 (1999-10-04) Arsenio Hall, Alyssa MilanoN/A
TBAOctober 12, 1999 (1999-10-12) Thora Birch, Ving Rhames Creed
TBAOctober 20, 1999 (1999-10-20) Matthew Perry, Sela Ward Alan Jackson
TBAOctober 21, 1999 (1999-10-21) Calista Flockhart Jewel
Singing dogs
TBAOctober 22, 1999 (1999-10-22) Jennifer Love Hewitt, Bubba Blackwell Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

November

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)

December

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBADecember 1, 1999 (1999-12-01) Boomer Esiason, Carrot Top, Christina ApplegateN/A
TBADecember 2, 1999 (1999-12-02) Rosie O'Donnell, Skeet Ulrich Natalie Cole
TBADecember 3, 1999 (1999-12-03) Susan Sarandon, Portia de Rossi Trisha Yearwood
TBADecember 31, 1999 (1999-12-31)TBAN/A
NBC Millennium Special

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