List of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno episodes (1996–1999)

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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[edit]

January[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.77January 1, 1996 (1996-01-01)Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lily TomlinSeal
4.1078January 2, 1996 (1996-01-02)David Hasselhoff, Jane CurtinDeep Blue Something
4.78January 4, 1996 (1996-01-04)David Schwimmer, Shawn WayansDave Dederer
4.79January 5, 1996 (1996-01-05)James WoodsSoul Asylum
4.80January 9, 1996 (1996-01-09)John TravoltaJimmy Buffett
4.81January 15, 1996 (1996-01-15)Claudia Schiffer, Denis LearyMerle Haggard
4.82January 16, 1996 (1996-01-16)George Clooney, Jennifer Jason LeighGoo 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 BernardTracy Chapman
4.85January 19, 1996 (1996-01-19)John Lithgow, Quentin TarantinoLisa Loeb
4.1086January 22, 1996 (1996-01-22)Jay Thomas, Salma HayekEmmylou Harris
4.86January 23, 1996 (1996-01-23)Chris Farley, Tyra BanksN/A
4.87January 24, 1996 (1996-01-24)Dennis MillerMelissa 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 DansonPatty Loveless
4.91January 30, 1996 (1996-01-30)Gena Lee Nolin, Richard LewisN/A
4.92January 31, 1996 (1996-01-31)Eric Esch, Tony DanzaSeal

February[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.93February 1, 1996 (1996-02-01)Paul ReiserRod Stewart
4.94February 2, 1996 (1996-02-02)Kim Delaney, Timothy HuttonAll-4-One
4.95February 5, 1996 (1996-02-05)John Travolta, Tori SpellingBruce Hornsby
4.96February 6, 1996 (1996-02-06)Brett Butler, Caroline KennedyThe 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 JohnsonTori Amos
4.99February 9, 1996 (1996-02-09)David Spade, Jennifer Love HewittSeven 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 ScorseseAmy Grant
4.103February 15, 1996 (1996-02-15)Noah WyleJackson Browne, Paula Bel
4.104February 16, 1996 (1996-02-16)N/Ak.d. lang
4.105February 19, 1996 (1996-02-19)David Hyde PierceBrandy Norwood
4.106February 20, 1996 (1996-02-20)Adam Sandler, Ann-MargretSupersuckers, Willie Nelson
4.107February 21, 1996 (1996-02-21)Richard SimmonsAimee Mann
4.108February 22, 1996 (1996-02-22)Natalie Portman, Troy AikmanGreen 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 AtkinsonBo Diddley, Bonnie Raitt
4.111February 27, 1996 (1996-02-27)Armin ShimermanLisa 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 RobbinsMary J. Blige

March[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.114March 1, 1996 (1996-03-01)Teri HatcherRed Hot Chili Peppers
4.115March 4, 1996 (1996-03-04)James Carville, Richard DreyfussCeline Dion
4.116March 5, 1996 (1996-03-05)Anthony Hopkins, Kevin SpaceyCoolio
4.117March 6, 1996 (1996-03-06)Elle Macpherson, Frank Bruno, Mel GibsonN/A
4.118March 7, 1996 (1996-03-07)Randy NewmanLyle Lovett
4.119March 8, 1996 (1996-03-08)Malcolm Gets, Sean PennThe Subdudes
4.120March 11, 1996 (1996-03-11)Kurt Russell, Paula PoundstoneBush
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 HenryNeil Diamond
4.124March 15, 1996 (1996-03-15)Ben Stiller, Jimmy SmitsRadiohead
4.125March 18, 1996 (1996-03-18)Jon Stewart, Luke TarsitanoWynonna Judd
4.126March 19, 1996 (1996-03-19)Tom Selleck, Samantha MathisLou 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[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.130April 1, 1996 (1996-04-01)Richard Gere, Sean YoungCowboy 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 HartmanSteve Earle
4.135April 8, 1996 (1996-04-08)Cybill Shepherd, Christopher DardenThe 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 HennerTony Rich
4.138April 11, 1996 (1996-04-11)David Hasselhoff, Téa LeoniLionel Richie
4.139April 12, 1996 (1996-04-12)Karl Malone, Lily Tomlin, TellerDolly 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 LakeJann Arden
4.142April 17, 1996 (1996-04-17)Don JohnsonPam 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 BernhardSpacehog
4.145April 22, 1996 (1996-04-22)Uma ThurmanShania 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 DammeFaith Hill
4.149April 26, 1996 (1996-04-26)Jonathan Silverman, Newt GingrichGloria Estefan
4.150April 29, 1996 (1996-04-29)Arsenio Hall, Scottie PippenPeter Cetera
4.151April 30, 1996 (1996-04-30)David Schwimmer, Gene Siskel, Roger EbertN/A

May[edit]

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 GraceBuddy 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 BrosnanDwight Yoakam
4.159May 10, 1996 (1996-05-10)Cindy Crawford, Eric EschBrian 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 MillerRobbie 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 HatcherDef Leppard
4.164May 17, 1996 (1996-05-17)Cade Woodward, Janeane GarofaloGin 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 LocklearSuzanne Vega
4.168May 24, 1996 (1996-05-24)Joan Embery, Sean MoreyThe Neville Brothers
4.169May 28, 1996 (1996-05-28)Carolina Panther, Fred Kahl, Kevin Greene, Kiva Kahl, Whoopi GoldbergKenny 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 RockPatti Rothberg

June[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.173June 3, 1996 (1996-06-03)Oscar De La HoyaJohn Tesh, The Pointer Sisters
4.174June 4, 1996 (1996-06-04)Kevin NealonJewel 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 DavisTina Arena
4.177June 10, 1996 (1996-06-10)Raquel Welch, Stevie Ray FromsteinLinda Ronstadt
4.178June 11, 1996 (1996-06-11)Billy Connolly, Robin WrightLos 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 MurphyDavy 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 FoxworthyAlison 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 LeiferGarth 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 SedgwickAl Green
4.190June 27, 1996 (1996-06-27)Eddie Murphy, Gary PaytonTori Amos
4.191June 28, 1996 (1996-06-28)Dennis Rodman, Rosie Gries, Richard LewisN/A

July[edit]

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 BagleyHootie & the Blowfish
4.196July 12, 1996 (1996-07-12)Robert Pastorelli, Kevin BaconSouthern Culture on the Skids
4.197July 15, 1996 (1996-07-15)Conan O'Brien, Marc John JefferiesCeline Dion
4.198July 16, 1996 (1996-07-16)Kathy Ireland, Kevin SpaceyTracy Chapman
4.199July 17, 1996 (1996-07-17)Kobe Bryant, Michael KeatonN/A
4.200July 18, 1996 (1996-07-18)Joan EmberyToni Braxton
4.201July 19, 1996 (1996-07-19)Jackie Chan, Pat Hazell, Samuel L. JacksonN/A

August[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.202August 5, 1996 (1996-08-05)Karch Kiraly, Kent Steffes, Robin WilliamsTom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4.203August 6, 1996 (1996-08-06)Jamie Lee CurtisBlues Traveler
4.204August 7, 1996 (1996-08-07)Dan O'Brien, Fran DrescherCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4.205August 8, 1996 (1996-08-08)Kevin Costner, Tracey UllmanGoo 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 GrafGloria Estefan
4.208August 13, 1996 (1996-08-13)Gwyneth Paltrow, Kurt AngleBryan 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 MacdonaldMaxwell
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 GoreHarry Connick Jr.
4.214August 21, 1996 (1996-08-21)N/AN/A
4.215August 22, 1996 (1996-08-22)Charlton Heston, Emily YoungSting
4.216August 23, 1996 (1996-08-23)Mark BaniniBetter Than Ezra
4.217August 26, 1996 (1996-08-26)Cameron Finley, Tim MathesonElvis 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 EverhartLL Cool J, Tap Dogs

September[edit]

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, SinbadDishwalla, 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 BerryFiona Apple
4.227September 10, 1996 (1996-09-10)Cameron Diaz, Dennis FranzBrooks & Dunn
4.228September 11, 1996 (1996-09-11)Bridget Hall, Scott ThompsonJeff 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 TurturroPatti Smith
4.231September 16, 1996 (1996-09-16)David Hyde Pierce, Shannon RatiganBette Midler
4.232September 17, 1996 (1996-09-17)James Spader, Molly RingwaldThe 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 TurturroDolly 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 SimmonsClint Black
4.237September 24, 1996 (1996-09-24)Elizabeth Hurley, Michael JordanN/A
4.238September 25, 1996 (1996-09-25)Dan Aykroyd, Tori SpellingJohn Cale
4.239September 26, 1996 (1996-09-26)Noah Wyle, Teri HatcherNatalie 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 DavisKenny G

October[edit]

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 DouglasPaul 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 DeGeneresLuther Vandross
4.246October 9, 1996 (1996-10-09)Claire Danes, Shannon RatiganN/A
4.247October 10, 1996 (1996-10-10)Brian Williams, Jane FondaCher
4.248October 11, 1996 (1996-10-11)Adam Bloom, Adam Sandler, Rodney DangerfieldN/A
4.249October 21, 1996 (1996-10-21)Jennifer Tilly, Paul ReiserCirque Du Soleil
4.250October 22, 1996 (1996-10-22)Don RicklesKeith Sweat
4.251October 23, 1996 (1996-10-23)Jeff Dunham, Liam NeesonSugar Ray
4.252October 24, 1996 (1996-10-24)Chris Van Gee, Julianna MarguliesMary Chapin Carpenter
4.253October 25, 1996 (1996-10-25)Aidan Quinn, Clyde PeelingMinnie driver
4.254October 28, 1996 (1996-10-28)Greg Kinnear, Stephanie GobranSusanna Hoffs
4.255October 29, 1996 (1996-10-29)Rhea Perlman, Richard Dean AndersonAlan Jackson
4.256October 30, 1996 (1996-10-30)Chris Bliss, Gabriel ByrneLucy Lawless
4.257October 31, 1996 (1996-10-31)Bob Einstein, Cindy Crawford, Vince VaughnN/A

November[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.258November 1, 1996 (1996-11-01)Eric Idle, Jon LovitzNeil Diamond
4.259November 4, 1996 (1996-11-04)Jada Pinkett Smith, Walter MatthauReba McEntire
4.260November 6, 1996 (1996-11-06)Richard Dreyfuss, Nick GassJohn Mellencamp
4.261November 7, 1996 (1996-11-07)Matt LeBlancPhil 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 EmberyBeck
4.266November 14, 1996 (1996-11-14)Joan Embery, Margot KidderDave Matthews Band
4.267November 15, 1996 (1996-11-15)Brian Michael Tracy, Oprah WinfreyLionel Richie
4.268November 18, 1996 (1996-11-18)Emilio EstevezHarry Connick Jr.
4.269November 19, 1996 (1996-11-19)Patrick StewartBarry 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 MooreHuey Lewis
4.273November 27, 1996 (1996-11-27)Bill Gates, Rodney DangerfieldSimply Red
4.274November 28, 1996 (1996-11-28)Juliette Binoche, Nancy KobertRiverdance
4.275November 29, 1996 (1996-11-29)Kelly Macdonald, Patrick StewartDeana Carter

December[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4.276December 2, 1996 (1996-12-02)Chris Rock, Penny MarshallJohnny Cash
4.277December 3, 1996 (1996-12-03)Amy Brenneman, James Woods, John McCormickSheryl 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 LewisCeline Dion
4.281December 9, 1996 (1996-12-09)Pamela AndersonPatti LaBelle
4.282December 10, 1996 (1996-12-10)Joan Lunden, Sarah FergusonJulio Iglesias Jr.
4.283December 11, 1996 (1996-12-11)Chris O'Donnell, Kelly PrestonLyle Lovett
4.284December 12, 1996 (1996-12-12)Denzel Washington, SinbadJoe 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 WilliamsDave 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 EldardLeAnn Rimes
4.289December 19, 1996 (1996-12-19)George Clooney, Rob ReinerMelissa Etheridge
4.290December 20, 1996 (1996-12-20)John Travolta, Laura DernScott Weiland
4.291December 23, 1996 (1996-12-23)Tom SelleckShirley 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 ThompsonTony! Toni! Toné!

1997[edit]

January[edit]

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 FoxworthyPaula 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 HollyJohn 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 KeatonBetter 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 UllmanGoo 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 CurtisBilly Martin, LL Cool J
5.13January 23, 1997 (1997-01-23)Gloria Reuben, Rodney DangerfieldShawn 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 HamiltonCarl Perkins, Dave Edmunds
5.17January 28, 1997 (1997-01-28)Damon Wayans, Edgar Bennett, Sean JonesLittle 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 RatiganRod Stewart
5.20January 31, 1997 (1997-01-31)Nancy Kobert, Pamela AndersonTravis Tritt

February[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.21February 3, 1997 (1997-02-03)Tom Arnold, Tyra BanksWayne Newton
5.22February 4, 1997 (1997-02-04)John Leguizamo, Heather LocklearCirque Du Soleil
5.23February 5, 1997 (1997-02-05)Chevy Chase, Rebecca RomijnSiegfried & Roy
5.24February 6, 1997 (1997-02-06)Dennis Rodman, Tracey Ullman, Lance BurtonN/A
5.25February 7, 1997 (1997-02-07)Martin ShortPat Boone
5.26February 10, 1997 (1997-02-10)Annie Wood, Chris Farley, Shannen DohertyThe Presidents of the United States of America
5.27February 11, 1997 (1997-02-11)Bridget Fonda, Jamie FoxxDavid 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 SimmonsBabyface
5.31February 17, 1997 (1997-02-17)Joan Embery, Kevin BaconN/A
5.32February 18, 1997 (1997-02-18)David Lynch, Gwyneth PaltrowAaliyah
5.33February 19, 1997 (1997-02-19)Jerry Seinfeld, Tyra BanksGregory Popovich
5.34February 20, 1997 (1997-02-20)Drew Carey, Salma HayekN/A
5.35February 21, 1997 (1997-02-21)Amber Valletta, George CarlinLuscious 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 LagasseMindy 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 StewartGreg Irwin
5.40February 28, 1997 (1997-02-28)Patricia Arquette, William H. MacySquirrel Nut Zipper

March[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.41March 3, 1997 (1997-03-03)James WoodsMeshell Ndegeocello
5.42March 4, 1997 (1997-03-04)Arsenio Hall, Kathleen MadiganBilly 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 CarvilleJewel Kilcher
5.46March 10, 1997 (1997-03-10)Lea ThompsonDeana Carter
5.47March 11, 1997 (1997-03-11)Mia Farrow, Tommy DavidsonRobert Palmer
5.48March 12, 1997 (1997-03-12)Barbara Hershey, John RitterStomp
5.49March 13, 1997 (1997-03-13)Dennis Miller, Laura San GiacomoCollective 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 LopezJohnny Cash
5.53March 19, 1997 (1997-03-19)Marlon Wayans, Rosanna ArquetteFiona 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 EbertGeorge Thorogood
5.56March 31, 1997 (1997-03-31)Magic Johnson, Melissa Joan HartMichael Flatley

April[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.57April 1, 1997 (1997-04-01)Halle Berry, Michelle KwanBee 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 ShueThe 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 LaneCirque 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 SmitsSheryl Crow
5.64April 10, 1997 (1997-04-10)Jean-Claude Van DammeCounting Crows
5.65April 11, 1997 (1997-04-11)Dennis Rodman, Rodney DangerfieldNo 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 DriverRichard 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 GemignaniDuncan Sheik
5.70April 18, 1997 (1997-04-18)Cindy Crawford, Doug E. DougJon 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 GrammerMicky Dolenz
5.74April 24, 1997 (1997-04-24)Bill Paxton, Joan EmberyLeAnn Rimes
5.75April 25, 1997 (1997-04-25)Mira Sorvino, Rob ReinerTina 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 HecheRandy Travis

May[edit]

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 McCarthyGrand 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 WilliamsBarry 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 RomijnCyndi Lauper
5.85May 9, 1997 (1997-05-09)Martha Stewart, Sinbad, Shannon RatiganPeter 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 HatcherPaula Cole
5.89May 15, 1997 (1997-05-15)Fran Drescher, Joe SabaDepeche Mode
5.90May 16, 1997 (1997-05-16)Chris Tucker, Matt LauerJay Kay
5.91May 19, 1997 (1997-05-19)Julianne Moore, Paul ReiserJames 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 RichardsRobert 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 BleethErykah Badu
5.97May 29, 1997 (1997-05-29)George Stephanopoulos, Kelly PrestonThe Verve Pipe
5.98May 30, 1997 (1997-05-30)Christian Malmin, Peta Wilson, Richard LewisMichael Flatley

June[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.99June 2, 1997 (1997-06-02)Alec Kerchner, Rene RussoBob Carlisle
5.100June 3, 1997 (1997-06-03)Julie Scardina, Marla MaplesVince 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 WaxBush
5.103June 6, 1997 (1997-06-06)Larry Wolff, Pat Riley, Paula PoundstoneN/A
5.104June 9, 1997 (1997-06-09)Charles Shaughnessy, Sandra BullockMaestro 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'DonnellAnita Baker
5.107June 12, 1997 (1997-06-12)Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paulina PorizkovaTrisha Yearwood
5.108June 13, 1997 (1997-06-13)Elle Macpherson, Hank Shores, Jim DeAngeloFoo Fighters
5.109June 16, 1997 (1997-06-16)Conan O'Brien, Harold Goodman, Marge LintzMeredith Brooks
5.110June 17, 1997 (1997-06-17)Rachel Ticotin, Steve KerrKirk Franklin
5.111June 18, 1997 (1997-06-18)Dennis Rodman, Faye DunawayN/A
5.112June 19, 1997 (1997-06-19)Gina Gershonk.d. lang
5.113June 20, 1997 (1997-06-20)Cameron Diaz, Evander HolyfieldDean Dinning
5.114June 23, 1997 (1997-06-23)Tate Donovan, Logan O'BrienPatti 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 LaytonEn Vogue
5.117June 26, 1997 (1997-06-26)Will SmithTom Jones
5.118June 27, 1997 (1997-06-27)Emily Young, John Travolta, Tom DreesenN/A

July[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.119July 7, 1997 (1997-07-07)Joan Embery, Mary Kara, William CarterHanson
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 FosterINXS
5.123July 14, 1997 (1997-07-14)David Alan Grier, Richard SimmonsN/A
5.124July 15, 1997 (1997-07-15)Reiley Beckie, Rob LoweCoolio
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 MahaffeyBeck
5.127July 18, 1997 (1997-07-18)Billy ConnollyTommy Lee
5.128July 21, 1997 (1997-07-21)Harrison Ford, John LeguizamoPam Tillis
5.129July 22, 1997 (1997-07-22)Joan Embery, Robert WuhlN/A
5.130July 23, 1997 (1997-07-23)Joel Vavra, Patrick StewartJohn 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. FoxRadiohead
5.133July 28, 1997 (1997-07-28)Peter Fonda, Zack LemannN/A
5.134July 29, 1997 (1997-07-29)Carroll O'Connor, Spencer BreslinKenny Loggins
5.135July 30, 1997 (1997-07-30)Lenore ShafferLisa Stansfield

August[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.136August 1, 1997 (1997-08-01)Anna Kournikova, Glenn CloseDwight 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 SorensenJohn Fogerty
5.142August 12, 1997 (1997-08-12)Lisa Kudrow, Peter BergNatalie Cole
5.143August 13, 1997 (1997-08-13)Julie Scardina, Laurence FishburneRobyn 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 BrooksJennifer Love Hewitt
5.146August 18, 1997 (1997-08-18)Lucy Lawless, Rodney DangerfieldLyle Lovett
5.147August 19, 1997 (1997-08-19)Chris Tucker, Newt GingrichN/A
5.148August 20, 1997 (1997-08-20)Demi Moore, Jeremy NorthamDeana Carter
5.149August 21, 1997 (1997-08-21)Cameron Finley, Paul Reiserk.d. lang
5.150August 22, 1997 (1997-08-22)Christopher Walken, Ralph Louis Harris, Steven SeagalN/A

September[edit]

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 McMahonClint Black
5.154September 4, 1997 (1997-09-04)Alicia Silverstone, Alan MorganMatchbox Twenty
5.155September 5, 1997 (1997-09-05)Karen DuffyJohn 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 HoyaAmy Grant
5.158September 10, 1997 (1997-09-10)Laura San Giacomo, Michael DouglasLive
5.159September 11, 1997 (1997-09-11)Bob NewhartGarth 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 JordanKevin Spacey
5.163September 17, 1997 (1997-09-17)Katherine Shindle, Kevin KlineAlison Krauss
5.164September 18, 1997 (1997-09-18)Kate Capshaw, Noah WyleRagtime
5.165September 19, 1997 (1997-09-19)David Caruso, Lennox Lewis, Matt DillonAlyssa Milano
5.166September 22, 1997 (1997-09-22)Tim AllenElton John
5.167September 23, 1997 (1997-09-23)Tony DanzaCarl Perkins, The Wallflowers
5.168September 24, 1997 (1997-09-24)Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson, Kirstie AlleyBoyz 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 CroweCarly Simon
5.171September 30, 1997 (1997-09-30)Ashley Judd, David SchwimmerMary J. Blige

October[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
5.172October 1, 1997 (1997-10-01)Andre Agassi, Andy RichterBeck, Willie Nelson
5.173October 2, 1997 (1997-10-02)Claire Danes, Tom SelleckWynonna Judd
5.174October 3, 1997 (1997-10-03)Julianne MooreDavid Duchovny
5.175October 6, 1997 (1997-10-06)Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Richard LewisSarah McLachlan
5.176October 7, 1997 (1997-10-07)Mark Harmon, Whoopi GoldbergN/A
5.177October 8, 1997 (1997-10-08)Tina Majorino, Tori SpellingMicky Dolenz, Patty Loveless
5.178October 9, 1997 (1997-10-09)Chris Rock, Jennifer LopezDuran 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 HawnBryan White
5.181October 14, 1997 (1997-10-14)Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sigourney WeaverMaestro Harrell
5.182October 15, 1997 (1997-10-15)Paul Sorvino, Timothy HuttonAerosmith
5.183October 16, 1997 (1997-10-16)Keanu Reeves, Rowan AtkinsonAaron 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 PaoloIce-T
5.186October 28, 1997 (1997-10-28)Dennis Quaid, Gary SheffieldThe 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 WinfreySheryl Crow

November[edit]

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 FischbacherMichael Bolton
5.193November 6, 1997 (1997-11-06)Courteney Cox, Emeril LagasseTom Jones
5.194November 7, 1997 (1997-11-07)Dean Larit, Richard GereShania Twain
5.195November 10, 1997 (1997-11-10)Bai Ling, Drew CareyN/A
5.196November 11, 1997 (1997-11-11)Brooke Shields, Casper Van DienVanessa 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 RatiganBlue Man Group
5.199November 14, 1997 (1997-11-14)Dina Meyer, Rodney Dangerfieldk.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 LordsJay 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 ParkerYanni
5.204November 21, 1997 (1997-11-21)Pamela AndersonGarth Brooks
5.205November 24, 1997 (1997-11-24)Jon Voight, Martha StewartEnrique Iglesias
5.206November 25, 1997 (1997-11-25)Barry Noble, Roma DowneyKenny G
5.207November 26, 1997 (1997-11-26)Lea ThompsonThe 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 BrockMeredith Brooks, Naomi Judd

December[edit]

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 BrosnanLeAnn Rimes
5.214December 5, 1997 (1997-12-05)Ben Affleck, Neve CampbellSpice Girls
5.215December 8, 1997 (1997-12-08)Jimmy SmitsLisa Loeb
5.216December 9, 1997 (1997-12-09)Lewis Browning, Quentin TarantinoAlyssa Milano
5.217December 10, 1997 (1997-12-10)Ann Curry, Tim AllenHootie & the Blowfish
5.218December 11, 1997 (1997-12-11)Emma Thompson, Jimmy CarterJackson 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 EvansMaestro Harrell
5.221December 16, 1997 (1997-12-16)Don Rickles, Ian JacksonCeline 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 BeckfordDwight Yoakam
5.224December 19, 1997 (1997-12-19)Julie DelpyClint Black
5.225December 22, 1997 (1997-12-22)Bill Paxton, Tiger WoodsN/A
5.226December 23, 1997 (1997-12-23)Bridget Fonda, Logan O'BrienBeBe 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 GrierSmash Mouth
5.229December 31, 1997 (1997-12-31)John Leguizamo, Scott ThompsonLittle Richard, Tap Dogs

1998[edit]

January[edit]

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 ZaneRicochet
6.4January 6, 1998 (1998-01-06)Kim Basinger, Greg KinnearEverclear
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 WashingtonBackstreet Boys
6.9January 14, 1998 (1998-01-14)Howie Long, Bob NewhartChumbawamba
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 WilliamsOasis
6.12January 22, 1998 (1998-01-22)Trey Parker, Shannon Ratigan, Matt StoneN/A
6.13January 23, 1998 (1998-01-23)Famke Janssen, John LithgowThird Eye Blind
6.14January 25, 1998 (1998-01-25)Bob Costas, Joan Embery, Jenny McCarthy, Richard SimmonsShania Twain
Post-Super Bowl XXXII Show
6.15January 26, 1998 (1998-01-26)Terrell Davis, Rupert EverettBryan 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 StewartJewel Staite
6.19January 30, 1998 (1998-01-30)Kelsey Grammer, Rachel WeiszSarah McLachlan

February[edit]

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 PaltrowMartina McBride
6.25February 9, 1998 (1998-02-09)Calista FlockhartLyle Lovett
6.26February 10, 1998 (1998-02-10)Helena Bonham CarterTrisha 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 StoneSounds of Blackness
6.30February 16, 1998 (1998-02-16)Ross Rebagliati, Veronica WebbN/A
6.31February 17, 1998 (1998-02-17)Woody HarrelsonPatti LaBelle
6.32February 18, 1998 (1998-02-18)Heidi Klum, David SchwimmerMichael 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 NinoMaestro 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 WyleBen Folds Five
6.38February 26, 1998 (1998-02-26)Michelle Kwan, Richard Dreyfuss, Steve Nave, Shannon Ratigan, Joe SabaFoo Fighters
6.39February 27, 1998 (1998-02-27)David Caruso, Jim Lampley, Picabo StreetN/A

March[edit]

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

April[edit]

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

May[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAMay 1, 1998 (1998-05-01)Julie Scardina, Yasmine BleethMarcy Playground
TBAMay 4, 1998 (1998-05-04)Heather LocklearChicago cast
TBAMay 5, 1998 (1998-05-05)Dennis RodmanAretha Franklin
TBAMay 6, 1998 (1998-05-06)Arsenio Hall, Gene Siskel, Roger EbertBlue Man Group
TBAMay 7, 1998 (1998-05-07)Jerry Springer, Sid YostBuddy Guy, Jonny Lang
TBAMay 8, 1998 (1998-05-08)Cindy CrawfordCheap Trick
TBAMay 11, 1998 (1998-05-11)Don Rickles, Katie HolmesTori Amos
TBAMay 12, 1998 (1998-05-12)Paul ReiserOlivia Newton-John
TBAMay 13, 1998 (1998-05-13)Candice Bergen, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Wayne CotterN/A
TBAMay 14, 1998 (1998-05-14)Jerry SeinfeldBrandy
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 CostasCher, Dave Matthews Band

June[edit]

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[edit]

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

August[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAAugust 17, 1998 (1998-08-17)Arsenio Hall, Natasha LyonneSpice Girls
TBAAugust 18, 1998 (1998-08-18)Joe MantegnaLuther Vandross
TBAAugust 19, 1998 (1998-08-19)Dylan McDermott, Rebecca RomijnCPR
TBAAugust 20, 1998 (1998-08-20)Rosanna Arquette, Lou Diamond Phillips, Dee Dee MyersN/A
TBAAugust 21, 1998 (1998-08-21)Rodney Dangerfield, Brooke LangtonBarenaked Ladies

September[edit]

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 ReiserTori Amos
TBASeptember 21, 1998 (1998-09-21)Tim Allen, Christina ApplegatePatti 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 KingNatalie Merchant
TBASeptember 25, 1998 (1998-09-25)Sarah Michelle Gellar, Oliver PlattChris Isaak

October[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAOctober 1, 1998 (1998-10-01)Gina Gershon, Mark VanderlooLucinda Williams
TBAOctober 2, 1998 (1998-10-02)Cuba Gooding, Jr., Christina RicciBonnie 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 SosaThird 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 RussellPJ Harvey
TBAOctober 15, 1998 (1998-10-15)Kim Delaney, Joan EmberyHootie & 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[edit]

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

December[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBADecember 2, 1998 (1998-12-02)Jeff Goldblum, Melissa Joan HartGoo Goo Dolls
TBADecember 7, 1998 (1998-12-07)Lisa Kudrow, Oliver PlattKirk 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 JeniMariah Carey
TBADecember 16, 1998 (1998-12-16)Woody HarrelsonWhitney Houston
TBADecember 31, 1998 (1998-12-31)Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Carrot TopN/A

1999[edit]

January[edit]

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 UllmanChris Isaak
TBAJanuary 21, 1999 (1999-01-21)Sarah, Duchess of YorkN/A

February[edit]

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[edit]

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

April[edit]

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

May[edit]

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

June[edit]

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

July[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAJuly 12, 1999 (1999-07-12)Rupert Everett, Kermit the FrogTim McGraw
TBAJuly 13, 1999 (1999-07-13)Andie MacDowellOld 97's
Singing birds
TBAJuly 14, 1999 (1999-07-14)Joey Lauren AdamsOmar Epps
TBAJuly 15, 1999 (1999-07-15)Bridget FondaSarah McLachlan
TBAJuly 16, 1999 (1999-07-16)Jon Stewart, Lili TaylorThe Pretenders
TBAJuly 19, 1999 (1999-07-19)Tori Spelling, Darrell HammondLuscious Jackson

August[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBAAugust 4, 1999 (1999-08-04)Rene Russo, Steve HarveyThe Verve Pipe
TBAAugust 11, 1999 (1999-08-11)Steve Martin, Katie HolmesJulian Lennon
TBAAugust 18, 1999 (1999-08-18)Rodney Dangerfield, David WilleyBryan White
TBAAugust 25, 1999 (1999-08-25)Albert Brooks, Marisa CoughlanMeshell Ndegeocello

September[edit]

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
TBASeptember 21, 1999 (1999-09-21)Rob Lowe, Melissa Joan HartTori Amos
TBASeptember 23, 1999 (1999-09-23)Pamela Anderson, D.L. HughleyAlanis Morissette
TBASeptember 29, 1999 (1999-09-29)Noah Wyle, Shannen DohertyElvis Costello

October[edit]

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 RhamesCreed
TBAOctober 20, 1999 (1999-10-20)Matthew Perry, Sela WardAlan Jackson
TBAOctober 21, 1999 (1999-10-21)Calista FlockhartJewel
Singing dogs
TBAOctober 22, 1999 (1999-10-22)Jennifer Love Hewitt, Bubba BlackwellBig Bad Voodoo Daddy

November[edit]

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

December[edit]

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 UlrichNatalie Cole
TBADecember 3, 1999 (1999-12-03)Susan Sarandon, Portia de RossiTrisha Yearwood
TBADecember 31, 1999 (1999-12-31)TBAN/A
NBC Millennium Special

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