The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 4 Episode 138 Derek Jeter, Katherine Langford, Father John Misty

Derek Jeter, Katherine Langford, and Father John Misty are the guests for the 138th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon's fourth season. Baseball legend Derek Jeter joins Jimmy on the show to talk about his latest book, The Contract, which is a sequel to his previous book, The Life. Jeter talks about his journey through baseball, the Yankees, and his post-retirement life. He also shares some of his favorite moments and memories from his career, including the time where he played against Michael Jordan in a pickup basketball game.

Australian actress Katherine Langford, who rose to fame for her role as Hannah Baker in the hit Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, also appears on the show. She talks about her recent role in the miniseries Cursed, which is a retelling of the Arthurian legend. Langford discusses her character, Nimue, and the challenges of bringing this version of the story to life. She talks about working alongside other talented actors, like Gustaf Skarsgård, Daniel Sharman, and Devon Terrell. Langford also shares some of the behind-the-scenes moments and of training, stunts, and makeup in the series, which she describes as "gritty and intense."

Musician Father John Misty, whose real name is Josh Tillman, is the musical guest for the night. He takes the stage to perform some of his latest songs from his album, God's Favorite Customer, which has been met with critical acclaim. Tillman, who is known for his poetic and introspective lyrics, shares some of his thoughts around the inspiration for his music, he explains how it’s resonate in both his personal life and social issues, and tells stories through his music. Tillman's performance includes his signature raw and emotional style, captivated the audience.

Besides the guests, the host, Jimmy Fallon, also delivers his usual monologue, which highlights some of the latest news and trending topics. He displays his spot on comedic timing and wit while providing a comedic spin on hot topics of the day, and cracks jokes about recent current events and pop culture. Jimmy is joined by his house band, The Roots, during the show, who provide live musical accompaniment and witty banter.

Moreover, there are several fun segments for viewers to enjoy, such as "Thank You Notes," which features Jimmy reciting funny thank you notes to people and things, both real and imagined, and "Hashtags," which is a segment where he reads out loud tweets that people post on a specific topic. The audience participates in the show's games, where Jimmy invites some of the viewers down to the stage, encouraging some friendly competition. Overall, the 138th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon's fourth season is full of laughs, intriguing conversations, and amazing performances.