Jimmy Fallon's First Week at The Tonight Show Has Been Pure Gold

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is off to a funny, fantastic, and star-filled start! The new host has carried his usual hijinks over from his last gig, and we're not complaining. This week has been like a tour of his greatest hits, from a sequel to "Hashtag" to a new edition of "Ew!" Everything has been bigger and better, and Will Smith even went full-on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for "The Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing." In case you've been falling asleep early this week, take a look at the videos everyone is talking about. Source: NBC

Jimmy's $100 Bet With Every Celebrity Ever

For his first order of business, Fallon lightened the mood by bringing a parade of his celebrity friends on the stage to pay up for not believing he would make it to The Tonight Show.

The Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing With Will Smith

Then, he welcomed Will Smith for a lesson in the history of hip-hop dancing. Yes, they do The Carlton.

The Ragtime Gals Perform "Ignition (Remix)"

The infamous Ragtime Gals made an appearance, singing R. Kelly's classic hit.

Kristen Wiig Dresses Up as Harry Styles

Then Kristen Wiig turned up as Harry Styles — because why not?

Charades: Part 1

Emma Thompson swung by for a quick game of celebrity charades.

Charades: Part 2

At which point, we all learned that Bradley Cooper is terrible at charades.

#Hashtag2 With Jonah HIll

Fallon and Hill did a sequel to "Hashtag," the skit Justin Timberlake originated last year.

Brian Williams Raps "Rapper's Delight"

Because no week is complete without a rap supercut, Brian Williams performed "Rapper's Delight" — sort of.

"Ew!" With First Lady Michelle Obama and Will Ferrell

The new show is so popular, even Michelle Obama appeared on "Ew!" with Fallon and Will Ferrell.

Will Ferrell Shows Off His Downton Abbey Skating Routine

Ferrell is no second-string guest, though. He performed a skating routine to the theme of Downton Abbey.

The History of Rap 5 With Justin Timberlake

Is there any other way to close out the week than with The History of Rap 5?

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