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Behind the Scenes of Jimmy Fallon’s 2000th ‘Tonight Show’ Episode (Exclusive) ArticlePure

Jimmy Fallon pulled out all the stops for his 2000th episode of The Tonight Show!

The comedian, who took over hosting the hit NBC late night show in 2014, celebrated the milestone on July 18 with the show’s band The Roots — including band leader Questlove. The group was joined for the festivities by the show’s guests Dave Bautista, Shawn Levy and the Grammy-nominated group Glass Animals. 

In honor of the landmark episode, Fallon, 49, was also presented with a cake adorned with The Tonight Show logo, the Manhattan skyline and his signature microphone.

After the show, the talk show host — who celebrated his 10th anniversary on the show in February — and The Tonight Show staff took a moment to take a snapshot together to mark the occasion.

In true Fallon style, the television host made a joke about the accomplishment, telling PEOPLE, “2000 shows! We’ve conquered quantity, next mountaintop: quality.”

Check all the behind-the-scenes moments from the celebration below.

Marking a Milestone on ‘The Tonight Show’

Jimmy Fallon take the stage for his 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show’.

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Jimmy Fallon steps out on stage for his 2000th episode of The Tonight Show.

A Memorable Monologue

Jimmy Fallon take the stage for his 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show’.

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It wouldn’t Fallon’s 2000th episode of The Tonight Show without him doing his nightly monologue.

Writing Thank You Notes

Jimmy Fallon sits at his desk for his 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show’.

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Fallon puts a pen to paper for his fan-favorite “Thank You Notes” segment. The talk show host has no shortage of things to be thankful for on his 2000th episode.

Nothing but Laughs

Jimmy Fallon sits at his desk for his 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show’.

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Fallon couldn’t hold back his smile while celebrating the milestone episode of his hit NBC late night show.

A Musical Celebration

Questlove celebrates Jimmy Fallon’s 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show’.

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QuestLove (right) tells PEOPLE that being part of The Tonight Show has been an “incredible journey.”

He adds, “Celebrating our 2000th episode with everyone here is amazing. Being part of The Roots and bringing our music to late-night TV has been an absolute joy, and we’re deeply honored to have contributed to the show’s enduring legacy.” 

Backstage Antics

Jimmy Fallon walking backstage for the 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show’.

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Fallon gets ready to take the stage for his 2000th episode of The Tonight Show.

Live from Studio 6B at Rockefeller Center

A wide shot of Jimmy Fallon taping the 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show’.

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Filming gets underway for the 2000th episode of The Tonight Show.

Let Them Eat Cake

Jimmy Fallon celebrating the 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show’ with his cast and crew, including Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter.

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Fallon is presented with a The Tonight Show-themed cake in honor of the milestone.

Tariq Trotter (a.k.a. Black Thought, far right) tells PEOPLE, “Reaching our 2000th episode is a testament to the dedication of everyone at The Tonight Show.

“It’s been a wild ride of music,” he continues. “I’m excited to celebrate this milestone with my family here and can’t wait for what’s next.”

It’s Time to Celebrate

Jimmy Fallon celebrates the 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show’ with his cast and crew.

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Fallon is joined by announcer Steve Higgins and The Roots to celebrate his 2000th episode.

A Piece of Cake

Jimmy Fallon celebrates the 2000th episode of ‘The Tonight Show;.

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Fallon may have made it look easy, but there’s no doubt that hosting 2000 episodes of The Tonight Show is a major accomplishment.

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

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