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Jon Hamm, Jurnee Smollett, Smashing Pumpkins Appear On “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (First Look)

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” waves goodbye to the week with a new episode on Friday.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” concludes its week of originals with a new broadcast Friday night.

The episode features Jon Hamm as its lead guest. Hamm joins Fallon for an interview, while also playing a game of “Hey Robot.”

Appearing in support of the just-released “Lou,” Jurnee Smollett also chats with Fallon. Later, Smashing Pumpkins take the stage to deliver a musical performance.

Filmed in advance, Friday’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” will hit the airwaves at 11:35PM ET/PT on NBC. Prior to the episode, the network shared photos from the taping.

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1716 — Pictured: (l-r) Actress Jurnee Smollett during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on Friday, September 23, 2022 — (Photo by: Paula Lobo/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1716 — Pictured: (l-r) Actress Jurnee Smollett during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on Friday, September 23, 2022 — (Photo by: Paula Lobo/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1716 — Pictured: (l-r) Actress Jurnee Smollett during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on Friday, September 23, 2022 — (Photo by: Paula Lobo/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1716 — Pictured: Musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins performs on Friday, September 23, 2022 — (Photo by: Paula Lobo/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1716 — Pictured: Musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins performs on Friday, September 23, 2022 — (Photo by: Paula Lobo/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1716 — Pictured: (l-r) Actor Jon Hamm and host Jimmy Fallon play “Hey Robot” on Friday, September 23, 2022 — (Photo by: Paula Lobo/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1716 — Pictured: Musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins performs on Friday, September 23, 2022 — (Photo by: Paula Lobo/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1716 — Pictured: (l-r) Actor Jon Hamm during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on Friday, September 23, 2022 — (Photo by: Paula Lobo/NBC)
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