Ep 25. Jeff Daniels, Mary J. Blige

Jeff Daniels and Mary J. Blige join Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show for season 5, episode 25. As a seasoned actor with a repertoire of diverse roles in films like The Newsroom and The Martian, Daniels talks to Fallon about his latest project, Hulu's adaptation of the John Green novel Looking for Alaska. As the conversation turns to the topic of drama and acting, Daniels shares some advice he received in his early days as an actor that helped him navigate the industry.

Next up is Grammy-award-winning artist Mary J. Blige, who sits down with Fallon to talk about her upcoming film The Umbrella Academy. Blige opens up about the challenges of playing the villainous role of Cha-Cha in the show and how she prepared for it. The conversation also leads to Blige sharing some personal details about her life and career, including the story of how she met her long-time collaborator and producer, Kendu Isaacs.

In addition to their interviews, both Daniels and Blige also take part in some segments on the show. Daniels shows off his musical talents in a game of "Musical Beers" with Fallon and comedian Tig Notaro, while Blige brings the house down with a powerful performance of her hit song "Family Affair."

As always, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon also features some hilarious sketches and segments, including "Hashtags: #WorstFirstDate," in which Fallon and his audience share some cringe-worthy stories from their first dates. The show also features a segment called "Wheel of Impressions," in which Fallon and Daniels put their impersonation skills to the test by performing impressions of celebrities like Al Pacino and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Overall, season 5, episode 25 of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is packed with entertainment and laughs. From insightful interviews with Jeff Daniels and Mary J. Blige to hilarious sketches and segments, this episode has something for everyone.