List of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno episodes (2012)

*List of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno episodes*
List of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno episodes
Season 2012
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	205
Release
Original network	NBC
Season chronology
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	List of episodes

This is a list of episodes for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno that aired in 2012.

2012[]

January[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,174	January 3, 2012 (2012-01-03)	Whitney Cummings, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi	will.i.am
Headlines
4,175	January 4, 2012 (2012-01-04)	Tracy Morgan, Rick & Corey Harrison	Shaggy
Mind Over Matter, Does This Thrill Bill?
4,176	January 5, 2012 (2012-01-05)	Michelle Williams, Josh Lucas	Chris Cornell
Police Blotter
4,177	January 6, 2012 (2012-01-06)	Glenn Close, Trevor Noah	Van Hunt
John McCain Senior Moment, Juicy Busey Bite, Products For A Better You
4,178	January 9, 2012 (2012-01-09)	Janet Jackson, Larry the Cable Guy	Eli Young Band
Getting To Know The Lesser-Known Candidates, Big Head, Tiny Hat, Jack Taylor Talks About The President
4,179	January 10, 2012 (2012-01-10)	Queen Latifah, DJ Pauly D	Augustana
How Long Does It Take To Catch A Politician In A Lie?, Pumpcasting
4,180	January 11, 2012 (2012-01-11)	Liam Neeson, Meghan McCain	Jack's Mannequin
Similar... yet Completely Different, Headlines
4,181	January 12, 2012 (2012-01-12)	Gerard Butler, Betty White	Ledisi
The Road To The Olympics, Ask Jay Anything
4,182	January 13, 2012 (2012-01-13)	Tilda Swinton, Jennifer Hudson	Graffiti6
What's This Guy Taking A Picture Of?, An Unfortunate Choice Of Words, Mamas, Don't Let Your Daughters Grow Up To Be Cowgirls, Jaywalking: "Lights, Camera... Pop Quiz!"
4,183	January 17, 2012 (2012-01-17)	Sam Worthington, Sherri Shepherd	Adam Lambert
Headlines
4,184	January 18, 2012 (2012-01-18)	Jennifer Garner, Ross Mathews	Parachute
Jay And Jim Norton Answer Audience Questions
4,185	January 19, 2012 (2012-01-19)	Wanda Sykes, Mark Cuban	David Nail
Stuff We Found On eBay
4,186	January 20, 2012 (2012-01-20)	Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest & Steven Tyler, Sarah Colonna	Joe Perry & Steven Tyler with special guest Randy Jackson
Off The Wall
4,187	January 30, 2012 (2012-01-30)	Madonna, Chris Colfer	Joe Perry
Things You'll Never Hear, Woulda Coulda Shoulda
4,188	January 31, 2012 (2012-01-31)	Michelle Obama, Mark Harmon	Imelda May
Headlines

February[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,189	February 1, 2012 (2012-02-01)	Daniel Radcliffe, Vanessa Hudgens	Evanescence
Hidden Messages In Famous Logos, Death Of An Expression
4,190	February 2, 2012 (2012-02-02)	Drew Barrymore, Blake Shelton	Blake Shelton
Mid-Season TV Shows
4,191	February 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)	Debra Messing, Jean Dujardin	Bush
Real Food For Fat-Ass Americans Or Something Disgusting We Made Up?: Super Bowl Edition, Jaywalking: Good Neighbor Jay
4,192	February 6, 2012 (2012-02-06)	Dwayne Johnson, Miranda Cosgrove	OVO from Cirque du Soleil
What's Mitt Romney Doing Right Now?, Headlines
4,193	February 7, 2012 (2012-02-07)	Chelsea Handler, Governor Jon Huntsman	2Cellos
Howie Mandel Holds Audition For Mobbed, Ridiculous 991 Calls
4,194	February 8, 2012 (2012-02-08)	Chris Pine, Lisa Lampanelli	Anthony Hamilton
What's Larry King Doing Today?, You Can't Oustsource Rock 'n Roll, Mall Psychics
4,195	February 9, 2012 (2012-02-09)	Denzel Washington, Octavia Spencer	Estelle
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
4,196	February 10, 2012 (2012-02-10)	Rachel McAdams, CeeLo Green	CeeLo Green & Vicci Martinez
Video Metaphor For Mitt Romney's Presidential Campaign, Jaywalking: You Be The Nominee: Grammy Edition
4,197	February 13, 2012 (2012-02-13)	Jennifer Lopez, Jeff Dunham	The Civil Wars
Jim Norton At The Grammys
4,198	February 14, 2012 (2012-02-14)	Tyler Perry, Dorothy Custer	The Cranberries
Adam The Page's Valentine's Challenge
4,199	February 15, 2012 (2012-02-15)	Bill Maher, Ali Wentworth	Punch Brothers
Headlines
4,200	February 16, 2012 (2012-02-16)	Amanda Seyfried, Billy Gardell	Monica and Brandy
Video Metaphor For The Political Landscape, Meal Or No Meal
4,201	February 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)	Animals with Dave Salmoni, Timothy Olyphant	The Fray
Kiss-Ass Candidate Of The Night, Mister Inappropriate, Photo Booth
4,202	February 20, 2012 (2012-02-20)	Taylor Swift, Michael Clark Duncan	Los Lobos, Robert Randolph and Chris Layton
Headlines
4,203	February 21, 2012 (2012-02-21)	Bill O'Reilly, Rob Riggle	Rumer
The Road To The Olympics, Copy Cats
4,204	February 22, 2012 (2012-02-22)	Tim Allen, Rocket City Rednecks	Jessie Baylin
Missing The Real Story, Trevor Moore Tests New Products
4,205	February 23, 2012 (2012-02-23)	Meredith Vieira, Jackson Murphy	Redlight King
Police Blotter
4,206	February 24, 2012 (2012-02-24)	Jennifer Aniston, Adam Levine	Chiddy Bang
Regular Guy Or Rich Guy?, Battle Of The Jaywalk All-Stars with America's Next Top Model
4,207	February 27, 2012 (2012-02-27)	Megan Fox, Michel Hazanavicius	Mariachi El Bronx
Rove McManus Inside The Elton John Oscar Party
4,208	February 28, 2012 (2012-02-28)	Khloé Kardashian Odom, Rob Schneider	Mona
Would Your Hair Look Better As A Beard?, Headlines
4,209	February 29, 2012 (2012-02-29)	Senator John McCain, Elizabeth Olsen	Romeo Santos
Matt Kenseth Talks About Gas, Your Local News: Uh-Oh Edition, Products That Should Never Merge

March[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,210	March 1, 2012 (2012-03-01)	Julianne Moore, Dr. Brady Barr	Chickenfoot
Sometimes God Wants The Other Team To Win, Facebook Friends
4,211	March 2, 2012 (2012-03-02)	Emily Blunt, Geoff Stults	Scars on 45
Jaywalking: The Eyes Have It
4,212	March 12, 2012 (2012-03-12)	Jessica Simpson, Adam Carolla	SOJA
Kiss-Ass Candidate Of The Night, Your Local News: Watch Where You're Going Edition, Headlines
4,213	March 13, 2012 (2012-03-13)	Jonah Hill, Bethenny Frankel	Shooter Jennings
Them Vs. Us, Woulda Coulda Shoulda
4,214	March 14, 2012 (2012-03-14)	Channing Tatum, Drew Brees	Meat Loaf
Video Metaphor For The 2012 Presidential Campaign, Ease Up On The Caffeine, A 99 Cent Shopping Spree
4,215	March 15, 2012 (2012-03-15)	Kiefer Sutherland, Kathryn Hahn	Andy Grammer
The Difference Between Moms & Dads, Ask Jay Anything
4,216	March 16, 2012 (2012-03-16)	Jimmy Fallon, H. L. McCullough	Toby Keith
Just Ask The Mayans, Wheels Of Randomness, Jaywalk Tour Of American Politics
4,217	March 19, 2012 (2012-03-19)	Jamie Lee Curtis, Armie Hammer	Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Ledisi
Headlines
4,218	March 20, 2012 (2012-03-20)	Ron Paul, Frank Caliendo	The Wanted
How Long Does It Take For A Politician To Flip-Flop?, The Difference Between Moms & Dads, Stuff We Found On eBay
4,219	March 21, 2012 (2012-03-21)	Kim Kardashian, Sherri Shepherd	Tennis
What's Trending Tomorrow
4,220	March 22, 2012 (2012-03-22)	Arsenio Hall, Lily Collins	The Secret Sisters
Spring Break Around The States, The Gas Game
4,221	March 23, 2012 (2012-03-23)	Christina Aguilera, Kevin Smith	Melanie Fiona featuring J. Cole
Spring Break Around The States, Mikey Day & Trevor Moore Play Truth Or Dare
4,222	March 26, 2012 (2012-03-26)	Elizabeth Banks, Carson Daly	Jake Owen
Headlines
4,223	March 27, 2012 (2012-03-27)	Mitt Romney, Megan Hilty	The Pierces
Jaywalking: Good Neighbor Jay
4,224	March 28, 2012 (2012-03-28)	Rainn Wilson, Debbie Gibson	Gavin DeGraw
Jay Checks Out New Apps
4,225	March 29, 2012 (2012-03-29)	Piers Morgan, Liam Hemsworth	Mat Kearney
Spring Break Around The States, Magic Clerk
4,226	March 30, 2012 (2012-03-30)	Nicole Richie, Will Sasso	Alan Jackson
April Fools Pranks, American Idol Finalists

April[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,227	April 2, 2012 (2012-04-02)	Betty White, DJ Pauly D	Eric Huthinson
The Road To The Olympics, Headlines
4,228	April 3, 2012 (2012-04-03)	Maya Rudolph, Jason Biggs	Gym Class Heroes featuring Ryan Tedder
Meal Or No Meal
4,229	April 4, 2012 (2012-04-04)	David Gregory, CeeLo Green	Seal
Video Metaphor For Obamacare In The Supreme Court, Poetry Month With Adam The Page
4,230	April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05)	Zac Efron, Jennie Garth	Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
The Difference Between Moms & Dads, Jay Checks Out The Latest Product Warnings
4,231	April 6, 2012 (2012-04-06)	Kristin Chenoweth, Animals with Julie Scardina	Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A.
DeAndre Brackensick performs with the band, Jaywalking: Good Dancer Bad Dancer
4,232	April 9, 2012 (2012-04-09)	Jane Lynch, Kevin Hart	Esperanza Spalding
Headlines
4,233	April 10, 2012 (2012-04-10)	Josh Hutcherson, Rachel Maddow	Eric Turner featuring Tinie Tempah & Lupe Fiasco
Wheels Of Randomness
4,234	April 11, 2012 (2012-04-11)	Albert Brooks, Corey Harrison & Chumlee	Neon Trees
The Road To The Olympics, New Pet Products
4,235	April 12, 2012 (2012-04-12)	Tim Allen, Chris Diamantopoulos	Feist
Ask Jay Anything
4,236	April 13, 2012 (2012-04-13)	Jason Segel, Anna Faris	Far East Movement
Bet You Didn't See That Coming, Police Blotter
4,237	April 23, 2012 (2012-04-23)	Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Aubrey O'Day	Train
Video Metaphor For The Problems At NBC, Headlines
4,238	April 24, 2012 (2012-04-24)	Jack Black, New York City's Meatball Shop Guys	Beirut
Jaywalking: What's The Phrase?
4,239	April 25, 2012 (2012-04-25)	Adam Levine, Richard Engel	Ziggy Marley
Mister Inappropriate, Value Meal Or Last Meal, Hidden Messages In Famous Logos
4,240	April 26, 2012 (2012-04-26)	Diane Keaton, Natalie Coughlin	Moby
Mister Inappropriate, Ridiculous 911 Calls
4,241	April 27, 2012 (2012-04-27)	Mel Gibson, Jeremy Minnier	The Wanted
Colton Dixon & Elise Testone perform with the band, Photo Booth
4,242	April 30, 2012 (2012-04-30)	Steve Martin, Mario Joyner	Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers
Headlines

May[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,243	May 1, 2012 (2012-05-01)	Cameron Diaz, William Shatner	Lee Brice
Grandmothers Then & Now, Trevor Moore Tests New Products
4,244	May 2, 2012 (2012-05-02)	Scarlett Johansson, Blake Shelton	K'Naan
Woulda Coulda Shoulda
4,245	May 3, 2012 (2012-05-03)	Robert Downey, Jr., Katharine McPhee	Art for Amnesty Band featuring Kris Kristofferson and Jonny Lang
Stuff We Found On eBay
4,246	May 4, 2012 (2012-05-04)	Kristen Stewart, Randy Jackson	James Morrison
Skylar Laine performs with the band, Cinco De Leno
4,247	May 7, 2012 (2012-05-07)	Michelle Pfeiffer, Bear Grylls	Snow Patrol
Just Ask The Mayans, Headlines
4,248	May 8, 2012 (2012-05-08)	Rick Santorum, Taylor Kitsch	B.o.B and O.A.R.
Battle Of The YouTube All-Stars
4,249	May 9, 2012 (2012-05-09)	Garry Shandling, Alison Brie	Jermaine Paul
Copy Cats
4,250	May 10, 2012 (2012-05-10)	Howie Mandel, Vinny Guadagnino	Sara Watkins
What Moms Want Vs. What Moms Get, Gratuitous Butt Shot Of The Day, Off The Wall
4,251	May 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)	Jenna Fischer, Jay Mohr	Katherine Jenkins
Hollie Cavanagh performs with the band, Gift Ideas For Mother's Day
4,252	May 14, 2012 (2012-05-14)	Kourtney, Kim & Khloé Kardashian, Donny Deutsch	Karmin
Headlines
4,253	May 15, 2012 (2012-05-15)	Wanda Sykes, Andy Cohen	Carlos Santana
The Difference Between Moms & Dads, Jaywalking: Good Singer Bad Singer
4,254	May 16, 2012 (2012-05-16)	Joel McHale, Jarod Miller	Bobby Brown
You Make The Call, What's Trending Tomorrow
4,255	May 17, 2012 (2012-05-17)	Hugh Laurie, Robert Griffin III	Hugh Laurie
Mitt Romney Prank Of The Day, Jim Norton At The Renaissance Pleasure Faire
4,256	May 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)	Sherri Shepherd, Julianne Hough	Tenacious D
Video Metaphor For Wall Street Reform, Mitt Romney Prank Of The Day, The Road To The Olympics, The Difference Between Moms & Dads, Bet You Didn't See That Coming, Magic Clerk
4,257	May 21, 2012 (2012-05-21)	Kevin Costner, Bailee Madison	Lisa Marie Presley
Headlines
4,258	May 22, 2012 (2012-05-22)	Josh Brolin, Ali Wentworth	Glenn Frey
Mitt Romney Prank Of The Day, Arsenio Hall Talks About How Broke California Is, Ask Jay Anything
4,259	May 23, 2012 (2012-05-23)	Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Dean Morgan	Juanes
Jay Gives A Commencement Address
4,260	May 24, 2012 (2012-05-24)	Glenn Close, Phillip Phillips	Nelly Furtado
Pumpcasting
4,261	May 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)	Colin Powell, Greg Gadson	The All-American Rejects
Jaywalking: Oakwood's Blockbusters!

June[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,262	June 4, 2012 (2012-06-04)	Martin Short, Aubrey Plaza	Def Leppard
Headlines
4,263	June 5, 2012 (2012-06-05)	Emma Stone, Chris Hemsworth	Chris Robinson Brotherhood
A 99 Cent Shopping Spree
4,264	June 6, 2012 (2012-06-06)	Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brian Banks	The Beach Boys
Rove McManus Trains With Olympic Athletes
4,265	June 7, 2012 (2012-06-07)	Catherine Zeta-Jones, Louis Zemperini	Bret Michaels
Jaywalking: Remembering The Romance
4,266	June 8, 2012 (2012-06-08)	Tom Cruise, Felix Baumgartner & Joe Kittinger	Kool & the Gang
Police Blotter
4,267	June 11, 2012 (2012-06-11)	Elizabeth Banks, Dan Patrick	Brandi Carlile
Headlines
4,268	June 12, 2012 (2012-06-12)	Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy, Meghan McCain, Dustin Brown	Meiko
Jaywalking: Jaywalk News
4,269	June 13, 2012 (2012-06-13)	Terry Bradshaw, Ernie Brown, Jr. and his sidekick Neal James	Rachel Bradshaw and her dad Terry
Jay Checks Out New Apps
4,270	June 14, 2012 (2012-06-14)	Penélope Cruz, Rick Harrison	We Are Augustines
Gift Ideas For Father's Day
4,271	June 15, 2012 (2012-06-15)	Salma Hayek, Adam Brody	Olly Murs
Meal Or No Meal
4,272	June 18, 2012 (2012-06-18)	Steve Carell, Cory Booker	Glen Hansard
Headlines
4,273	June 19, 2012 (2012-06-19)	Matthew McConaughey, Natasha Leggero	Grouplove
Video Metaphor For The Government's Attempt To Kickstart The Economy, The Road To The Olympics, Trevor Moore's Negative Campaign Ads
4,274	June 20, 2012 (2012-06-20)	Andy Samberg, Seth MacFarlane	Joe Henry featuring Lisa Hannigan
The Difference Between Moms & Dads, New Summer Products
4,275	June 21, 2012 (2012-06-21)	Katy Perry, Michael Wigge	Needtobreathe
Birth Of An Expression, Death Of An Expression, Off The Wall
4,276	June 22, 2012 (2012-06-22)	Chris Pine, Rachael Ray	Everclear
Value Meal Or Last Meal, Do You Think This Marriage Will Last?, Woulda Coulda Shoulda
4,277	June 25, 2012 (2012-06-25)	Louis C.K., Lolo Jones	Delta Rae
Headlines
4,278	June 26, 2012 (2012-06-26)	Matt LeBlanc, Sig Hansen & Keith Colburn	Robin Thicke
What's Trending Tomorrow
4,279	June 27, 2012 (2012-06-27)	Mila Kunis, Jim Norton	Justin Bieber
If Charlie Sheen Were President, Jaywalking: Iconic Green Screen
4,280	June 28, 2012 (2012-06-28)	Tyler Perry, Rhys Ifans	Keane
Stuff We Found On eBay
4,281	June 29, 2012 (2012-06-29)	Andrew Garfield, Quvenzhane Wallis	Of Monsters and Men
America's Best Everyday American Who's Got Talent That We Idolize In America!

July[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,282	July 9, 2012 (2012-07-09)	Wanda Sykes, Rob Riggle	Kimbra
Real Food For Fat-Ass Americans Or Something Disgusting We Made Up?, Mister Inappropriate, Headlines
4,283	July 10, 2012 (2012-07-10)	Zachary Levi, Bubba Watson	B.o.B
Pumpcasting
4,284	July 11, 2012 (2012-07-11)	Morgan Freeman, Ashleigh and Pudsey	Jana Kramer
Bet You Didn't See That Coming, New Summer TV Shows
4,285	July 12, 2012 (2012-07-12)	Denis Leary, Olivia Munn	Kenny Chesney
Jaywalking: Summer Vacation Destinations
4,286	July 13, 2012 (2012-07-13)	Dana Carvey, Nicki Minaj	Nicki Minaj
USA Vs. The World
4,287	July 16, 2012 (2012-07-16)	Charlie Sheen, Jay Mohr	Imagine Dragons
Headlines
4,288	July 17, 2012 (2012-07-17)	Kate Beckinsale, Adam Carolla	Lionel Richie with The Madden Brothers
The Road To The Olympics, Photo Booth
4,289	July 18, 2012 (2012-07-18)	Newt Gingrich, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi	MGK featuring Ester Dean
New Warning Labels
4,290	July 19, 2012 (2012-07-19)	Rachel Weisz, Aaron Paul	Robert Francis
Are Women Smarter Than Men?, Video Metaphor For The Financial Crisis In Europe, Does This Thrill Bill?
4,291	July 20, 2012 (2012-07-20)	Ben Stiller, Rose Byrne	Missy Higgins
Perception Vs. Reality, The Road To The Olympics, Trevor Moore & Mikey Day Play Dare
4,292	July 23, 2012 (2012-07-23)	Vince Vaughn, Travis Pastrana	Aretha Franklin
Real Food For Fat-Ass Americans Or Something Disgusting We Made Up?, Headlines
4,293	July 24, 2012 (2012-07-24)	Animals with Julie Scardina, Jenni "JWoww" Farley	Jay Sean
Real Olympic Uniform Or Fast Food Outfit?, The Road To The Olympics, Ask Jay Anything
4,294	July 25, 2012 (2012-07-25)	Jessica Biel, Kevin Smith	The Lumineers
It Looks Dirty But It's Not, Olympic Athlete Meal Or Last Meal?, Police Blotter
4,295	July 26, 2012 (2012-07-26)	Colin Farrell, Dwyane Wade	MoZella
Jay Meets The Ninja Twins
4,296	July 27, 2012 (2012-07-27)	Jeremy Renner, Betty White	Joss Stone
Olympic Country Or Bone Loss Medicine?, The Road To The Olympics, Real Olympic Products

August[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,297	August 13, 2012 (2012-08-13)	Michelle Obama, Gabrielle Douglas	Norah Jones
Headlines
4,298	August 14, 2012 (2012-08-14)	Kelsey Grammer, Jordan Burroughs	Ryan Star
Is His Head Bigger Than Mine?: Olympic Edition, Love Advice With Jay And Jim Norton
4,299	August 15, 2012 (2012-08-15)	Sylvester Stallone, Missy Franklin	Dwight Yoakam
Mars Or Barstow?, Wheels Of Randomness
4,300	August 16, 2012 (2012-08-16)	Ryan Lochte, Kristen Bell	Regina Spektor
Products That Should Never Merge
4,301	August 17, 2012 (2012-08-17)	Jason Statham, Allyson Felix, Tom Green	The Offspring
Bad Hair On Cable: Olympic Edition, Just Ask The Mayans, Jaywalking: TV Opens At The Oakwoods
4,302	August 20, 2012 (2012-08-20)	Maya Rudolph, Jeff Foxworthy	Morning Parade
Headlines
4,303	August 21, 2012 (2012-08-21)	Shia LaBeouf, Jean-Claude Van Damme	fun.
Hidden Messages In Famous Logos
4,304	August 22, 2012 (2012-08-22)	Katie Couric, Dax Shepard	Emeli Sandé
Hey! What Are You Doing There?, Back To School Products From The 99 Cent Store
4,305	August 23, 2012 (2012-08-23)	Kirsten Dunst, Chris Matthews	The Smashing Pumpkins
Meal Or No Meal
4,306	August 24, 2012 (2012-08-24)	Howie Mandel, Lizzy Caplan	Alejandro Escovedo
Fun With Fake Surveys
4,307	August 27, 2012 (2012-08-27)	Dennis Miller, Kate Flannery	Joshua Radin
Headlines
4,308	August 28, 2012 (2012-08-28)	Lisa Kudrow, Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman	Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen
How Many Kicks Does It Take To Open A Door?, Pitch To America
4,309	August 29, 2012 (2012-08-29)	Bill Maher, Adam Hunter	Tristan Prettyman
Woulda Coulda Shoulda
4,310	August 30, 2012 (2012-08-30)	Savannah Guthrie, Dolph Lundgren	Hoobastank
Which Woman Should Fire Her Hairstylist?, Off The Wall
4,311	August 31, 2012 (2012-08-31)	Lauren Graham, Dan Patrick	The Dunwells
RNC Freudian Slip Of The Night, Battle Of The Jaywalk All-Stars

September[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,312	September 4, 2012 (2012-09-04)	Ron Paul, Kevin Hart	The Robert Cray Band
Headlines
4,313	September 5, 2012 (2012-09-05)	Adam Levine, Magic Johnson	Grace Potter
Jaywalking - You Be The Nominee: VMA Edition
4,314	September 6, 2012 (2012-09-06)	Ellen DeGeneres, Josh Lucas	Billy Ray Cyrus
Real Food For Fat-Ass Americans Or Something Disgusting We Made Up?, Future NFL Replacement Ref?, What's Trending Tomorrow
4,315	September 7, 2012 (2012-09-07)	Matthew Perry, Meghan McCain	OneRepublic
Jaywalking: Republican Or Democrat
4,316	September 17, 2012 (2012-09-17)	Richard Gere, Anthony Robles	Rascal Flatts
Future NFL Replacement Ref?, Headlines
4,317	September 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)	Justin Timberlake, Steve Nash	Ryan Bingham
Future NFL Replacement Ref?, Ridiculous 911 Calls
4,318	September 19, 2012 (2012-09-19)	Amy Poehler, Joe Scarborough	Big and Rich
Where Did Amanda Bynes Park Today?, Back To School Products
4,319	September 20, 2012 (2012-09-20)	Viola Davis, Paul Wesley	Bonnie Raitt
Photo Booth
4,320	September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)	Zooey Deschanel, Anthony Anderson	ZZ Top
Bad Driver Challenge, America's Best American
4,321	September 24, 2012 (2012-09-24)	David Spade, Giancarlo Esposito	Rebecca Ferguson
Headlines
4,322	September 25, 2012 (2012-09-25)	Ann Romney, Seth MacFarlane	Bettye LaVette
Mister Inappropriate: SeaWorld Edition, Trevor Moore Tests New Products
4,323	September 26, 2012 (2012-09-26)	Kirstie Alley, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino	Richie Sambora
After The Tweet, New Fall TV Shows
4,324	September 27, 2012 (2012-09-27)	Liam Neeson, Lisa Lampanelli	The Gaslight Anthem
USA Vs. The World
4,325	September 28, 2012 (2012-09-28)	Christina Aguilera, Sherri Shepherd	The Piano Guys
Jaywalking: Jaywalk News

October[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,326	October 1, 2012 (2012-10-01)	Bryan Cranston, Rebel Wilson	Cher Lloyd
Headlines
4,327	October 2, 2012 (2012-10-02)	Carol Burnett, Armie Hammer	Lang Lang and Friends
Stuff We Found On eBay
4,328	October 3, 2012 (2012-10-03)	Christina Applegate, Apolo Anton Ohno	A Fine Frenzy
Ask Jay Anything
4,329	October 4, 2012 (2012-10-04)	Ben Affleck, Octavia Spencer	Neon Trees
Survey Says
4,330	October 5, 2012 (2012-10-05)	Colin Farrell, Dakota Meyer	The Hives
Police Blotter
4,331	October 8, 2012 (2012-10-08)	Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bubba Watson	The Wallflowers
Headlines
4,332	October 9, 2012 (2012-10-09)	Tyler Perry, Oscar Pistorius	Plain White T's
What's Trending Tomorrow
4,333	October 10, 2012 (2012-10-10)	Chelsea Handler, Plácido Domingo	Plácido Domingo
Does This Thrill Bill?
4,334	October 11, 2012 (2012-10-11)	Terry Bradshaw, Captain Mark Kelly	Grizzly Bear
It's Better In Spanish, Off The Wall
4,335	October 12, 2012 (2012-10-12)	Miley Cyrus, Rove McManus	The Script
Is Her Head Bigger Than Mine?, Fake Spokesperson Auditions
4,336	October 22, 2012 (2012-10-22)	Halle Berry, Ali Wentworth	Gary Clark, Jr.
The Difference Between Moms & Dads, Headlines
4,337	October 23, 2012 (2012-10-23)	Denzel Washington, Richard Engel	The Wombats
The Debate's Most Awkward Photo Of The Night, Pumpcasting
4,338	October 24, 2012 (2012-10-24)	President Barack Obama	No Doubt
4,339	October 25, 2012 (2012-10-25)	Russell Brand, Jane Lynch	Mika
Scary Halloween Products
4,340	October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)	Sarah Silverman, Paula Deen	Lyle Lovett
Woulda Coulda Shoulda
4,341	October 29, 2012 (2012-10-29)	Simon Cowell & Britney Spears, Billy Gardell	Two Door Cinema Club
Headlines
4,342	October 30, 2012 (2012-10-30)	John C. Reilly, Jenni "JWoww" Farley	Lifehouse
Jaywalking: TV Opens At The Oakwoods
4,343	October 31, 2012 (2012-10-31)	Taylor Lautner, Lior Suchard	Macy Gray
Kid Metaphors

November[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,344	November 1, 2012 (2012-11-01)	Jamie Lee Curtis, Sergio Romo & Barry Zito	ZZ Ward
Copy Cats
4,345	November 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)	Marion Cotillard, Olate Dogs	Third Day
Adam The Page's Election Games
4,346	November 5, 2012 (2012-11-05)	Kristen Stewart, Dax Shepard	Kip Moore
Election 2012: A Look Back, Headlines
4,347	November 7, 2012 (2012-11-07)	Daniel Craig, Animals with Dave Salmoni	Diamond Rings
Photo Booth
4,348	November 8, 2012 (2012-11-08)	Sally Field, Michael Kosta	Lord Huron
This Ain't Gonna Help His Street Cred, Ridiculous 911 Calls
4,349	November 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)	Meredith Vieira & Richard Cohen, James Spader	Christina Perri
Excellence In Broadcasting: Political Edition, Jaywalking: Jaywalk Food Phrases
4,350	November 12, 2012 (2012-11-12)	Lea Michele, Nev Schulnan	Toby Keith
Headlines
4,351	November 13, 2012 (2012-11-13)	Keira Knightley, Whitney Cummings	Gin Wigmore
Telegraph Or Tweet?, Meal Or No Meal
4,352	November 14, 2012 (2012-11-14)	Helen Hunt, DJ Pauly D	Kylie Minogue
A teenager explains the David Petraeus extramaritial affair, Magic Clerk
4,353	November 15, 2012 (2012-11-15)	Tim Allen, Nolan Gould	Switchfoot
New Warning Labels
4,354	November 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)	Chris Matthews, Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele	The Mowgli's
Jaywalking: You Be The Nominee: AMA Edition
4,355	November 19, 2012 (2012-11-19)	Jennifer Lawrence, Phil & Willie Robertson	Andy Grammer
Headlines
4,356	November 20, 2012 (2012-11-20)	Lindsay Lohan, David Gregory	Wanda Jackson
Ask Jay Anything
4,357	November 21, 2012 (2012-11-21)	Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kris Jenner	Dan Cummins
Old Geezer Or Turkey?, Battle Of The Jaywalk All-Stars with America's Next Top Model
4,358	November 22, 2012 (2012-11-22)	Bradley Cooper, Natasha Leggero	PSY
Old Geezer Or Turkey?, You Can't Outsource Rock 'n Roll, Why Our Military Is The Best In The World, Trevor Moore & Mikey Day Play Dare
4,359	November 26, 2012 (2012-11-26)	Jim Parsons, Maggie Elizabeth Jones	Delta Rae
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Your Local News: French-Canadian Edition, Countdown To Puberty, Headlines
4,360	November 27, 2012 (2012-11-27)	Julie Bowen, Rocket City Rednecks	Milo Greene
Old Geezer Or Turkey?, He's No Rocket Scientist!, It Looks Dirty, But It's Not, Pumpcasting
4,361	November 28, 2012 (2012-11-28)	Wanda Sykes, Blake Shelton	Blake Shelton
Mister Inappropriate: Holiday Edition, Fake Spokesperson Auditions
4,362	November 29, 2012 (2012-11-29)	Newt Gingrich, Ron Shirley	Grouplove
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, What's Trending Tomorrow
4,363	November 30, 2012 (2012-11-30)	Marisa Tomei, Carson Daly	Il Volo
The Reason Cats Have Nine Lives: Holiday Edition, The Difference Between Men And Women, Police Blotter

December[]

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Musical/entertainment guest(s)
4,364	December 3, 2012 (2012-12-03)	Gerard Butler, Olivia Munn	The Polyphonic Spree
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Headlines
4,365	December 4, 2012 (2012-12-04)	Khloé Kardashian Odom, Adam Carolla	Matisyahu
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, You Know What Would Be Funny?, Christmas At The 99 Cent Store
4,366	December 5, 2012 (2012-12-05)	Don Johnson, Animals with Julie Scardina	Darius Rucker
Old Geezer Or Turkey?, Jay Checks Out New Apps
4,367	December 6, 2012 (2012-12-06)	Bill O'Reilly, Krysten Ritter	Paloma Faith
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Jaywalking: The Eyes Have It: Naughty Or Nice
4,368	December 7, 2012 (2012-12-07)	Leslie Mann, Jim Rome	Garbage
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Bet You Didn't See That Coming, Howie Mandel drops off gifts and promotes Take It All, America's Best American
4,369	December 10, 2012 (2012-12-10)	Matt Damon, Chris Pratt	Of Monsters and Men
Headlines
4,370	December 11, 2012 (2012-12-11)	Ewan McGregor, Bailee Madison	Allen Stone
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Does This Thrill Bill?
4,371	December 12, 2012 (2012-12-12)	Albert Brooks, Kerry Washington	Willy Moon
Future Los Angeles Laker?, Real Food For Fat-Ass Americans Or Something Disgusting We Made Up?, Trevor Moore Tests New Products
4,372	December 13, 2012 (2012-12-13)	Hugh Jackman, Justin Willman	JD McPherson
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Future Los Angeles Laker?, The Difference Between Men And Women, Off The Wall
4,373	December 14, 2012 (2012-12-14)	Judd Apatow, Tavis Smiley	Pentationix
Future Los Angeles Laker?, Soap Or Swift?, Similar... Yet Completely Different, Jaywalking: Good Caroler Bad Caroler
4,374	December 17, 2012 (2012-12-17)	Megan Fox, Johnny Manziel	Colbie Caillat
Old Geezer Or Turkey?, Is His Head Bigger Than Mine?: Golden Globe Edition, Headlines
4,375	December 18, 2012 (2012-12-18)	Quentin Tarantino, LeAnn Rimes	LeAnn Rimes
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Jay's Christmas Gift Ideas
4,376	December 19, 2012 (2012-12-19)	Jamie Foxx, Carl Reiner	Cassadee Pope
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Awkward Holiday Moments
4,377	December 20, 2012 (2012-12-20)	Katherine Heigl, Marjorie Johnson	Johnny Mathis
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Jaywalking: December 21, 2012
4,378	December 21, 2012 (2012-12-21)	Terry Bradshaw, Elle Fanning	Chris Mann
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!, Jay's Last Minute Holiday Help

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