Overview
- The episode was taped Sept. 14 at the Detroit Opera House and aired Sept. 15 on NBC.
- Keegan-Michael Key, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, and musical guests Common with The Roots and Bilal headlined the lineup.
- Lip Sync Battle returned on stage for the first time in nearly five years, with Key performing Motown classics.
- Ford partnered with the show to facilitate the Motor City production as Fallon was also seen at Ford Field for the Lions’ opener.
- The visit marked The Tonight Show’s first road taping since 2019, featuring Detroit-centric bits and a late cameo from Lions star Aidan Hutchinson.