The BEST episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 6

Every episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 6!

Hailing from Rockefeller Center in the heart of New York City, Jimmy has made it his mission to make sure viewers end the day with a smile. Each weeknight, he hosts A-list guests, from movie stars to athletes, comedians, public figures and everyone in between. He also delivers a signature nightly monologue, performs in topical comedy sketches, plays fan-favorite games, and presents recurring segments like Thank You Notes. Today's popular musical guests also stop by to perform alongside house band The Roots.

Last Updated: 10/8/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
Jennifer Lopez, Russell Westbrook, Ryan Hamilton
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7.13
8 votes

#1 - Jennifer Lopez, Russell Westbrook, Ryan Hamilton

Season 6 - Episode 188 - Aired 9/10/2019

Actress Jennifer Lopez; professional basketball player Russell Westbrook; comedian Ryan Hamilton.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, José Andrés, Bad Bunny, José Feliciano & Ozuna
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7.00
9 votes

#2 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, José Andrés, Bad Bunny, José Feliciano & Ozuna

Season 6 - Episode 65 - Aired 1/15/2019

Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda; a performance from the cast of Hamilton; chef José Andrés; Bad Bunny, José Feliciano, and Ozuna perform.

Dwayne Johnson, Issa Rae, Eddy Grant
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6.82
11 votes

#3 - Dwayne Johnson, Issa Rae, Eddy Grant

Season 6 - Episode 172 - Aired 7/31/2019

Actor Dwayne Johnson; actress Issa Rae; Eddy Grant performs.

Mandy Moore, John David Washington, Mumford & Sons
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6.79
14 votes

#4 - Mandy Moore, John David Washington, Mumford & Sons

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2018

Actress Mandy Moore; actor John David Washington; musician Marcus Mumford; Mumford & Sons performs.

Andy Cohen, Pete Davidson, Mario, Michael & Marco Andretti, José Andrés
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6.75
8 votes

#5 - Andy Cohen, Pete Davidson, Mario, Michael & Marco Andretti, José Andrés

Season 6 - Episode 123 - Aired 4/18/2019

TV host Andy Cohen; actor Pete Davidson; race car drivers Mario, Michael, and Marco Andretti; chef José Andrés.

Ryan Reynolds, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Protoje
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6.75
12 votes

#6 - Ryan Reynolds, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Protoje

Season 6 - Episode 133 - Aired 5/2/2019

Actor Ryan Reynolds; actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Protoje performs.

Natalie Portman, Dennis Miller, Braison Cyrus
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6.75
12 votes

#7 - Natalie Portman, Dennis Miller, Braison Cyrus

Season 6 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/12/2018

Actress Natalie Portman; comic Dennis Miller; Braison Cyrus performs.

Michelle Obama, Ariana Grande
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6.67
18 votes

#8 - Michelle Obama, Ariana Grande

Season 6 - Episode 55 - Aired 12/18/2018

Former first lady Michelle Obama; Ariana Grande performs.

Conor McGregor, Michael Che, Rachel Feinstein, Frank Pellegrino Jr.
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6.67
12 votes

#9 - Conor McGregor, Michael Che, Rachel Feinstein, Frank Pellegrino Jr.

Season 6 - Episode 109 - Aired 3/25/2019

Boxer Conor McGregor; comic Michael Che; actress Rachel Feinstein; restaurateur Frank Pellegrino Jr; a special episode filmed in various NY locations using a phone camera.

Michael B. Jordan & Jamie Foxx, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown
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6.67
6 votes

#10 - Michael B. Jordan & Jamie Foxx, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown

Season 6 - Episode 186 - Aired 9/8/2019

Actors Michael B. Jordan & Jamie Foxx; singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson; Kane Brown performs.

Sen. Kamala Harris, Lilly Singh, Charli XCX ft. Christine and the Queens
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6.67
6 votes

#11 - Sen. Kamala Harris, Lilly Singh, Charli XCX ft. Christine and the Queens

Season 6 - Episode 191 - Aired 9/16/2019

Jesse Eisenberg, Fran Lebowitz, Denzel Curry
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6.60
10 votes

#12 - Jesse Eisenberg, Fran Lebowitz, Denzel Curry

Season 6 - Episode 162 - Aired 7/15/2019

Actor Jesse Eisenberg; author Fran Lebowitz; Denzel Curry performs.

Emma Stone, Tracy Pollan, Michael J. Fox, Tank and the Bangas
star
6.57
7 votes

#13 - Emma Stone, Tracy Pollan, Michael J. Fox, Tank and the Bangas

Season 6 - Episode 118 - Aired 4/11/2019

Actress Emma Stone; actress Tracy Pollan & actor Michael J. Fox; Tank and the Bangas perform.

Mark Wahlberg, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Zac Brown Band
star
6.54
13 votes

#14 - Mark Wahlberg, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Zac Brown Band

Season 6 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/9/2018

Actor Mark Wahlberg; authors Chip and Joanna Gaines; Zac Brown Band performs.

Alec Baldwin, Meghan Trainor, LeClerc Andre
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6.50
10 votes

#15 - Alec Baldwin, Meghan Trainor, LeClerc Andre

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/12/2018

Actor Alec Baldwin; actor Anthony Mackie; comic LeClerc Andre.

Nicki Minaj, Phoebe Robinson, Julia Michaels
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6.50
12 votes

#16 - Nicki Minaj, Phoebe Robinson, Julia Michaels

Season 6 - Episode 161 - Aired 6/27/2019

Singer Nicki Minaj; comic Phoebe Robinson; Julia Michaels performs.

Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink, Ramy Youssef, Ivan Orkin
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6.50
10 votes

#17 - Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink, Ramy Youssef, Ivan Orkin

Season 6 - Episode 153 - Aired 6/14/2019

Actors Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink (“Stranger Things”); comic Ramy Youssef; actor Ivan Orkin.

Charlize Theron, Desus and Mero, Robert Irwin
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6.50
10 votes

#18 - Charlize Theron, Desus and Mero, Robert Irwin

Season 6 - Episode 131 - Aired 4/30/2019

Actress Charlize Theron; TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero; TV personality Robert Irwin.

Paul Rudd, Diane Guerrero, Leonard Ouzts
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6.50
10 votes

#19 - Paul Rudd, Diane Guerrero, Leonard Ouzts

Season 6 - Episode 128 - Aired 4/25/2019

Actor Paul Rudd; actress Diane Guerrero; actor Leonard Ouzts.

Tina Fey, Ben Stiller, Robert Irwin, Robert De Niro, Florida Georgia Line
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6.50
12 votes

#20 - Tina Fey, Ben Stiller, Robert Irwin, Robert De Niro, Florida Georgia Line

Season 6 - Episode 94 - Aired 2/25/2019

Actress Tina Fey; actor Ben Stiller; TV personality Robert Irwin; actor Robert De Niro; Florida Georgia Line performs. The guests play satirical versions of themselves in a special behind-the-scenes Tonight Show episode that pays homage to The Larry Sanders Show.

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6.50
14 votes

#21 - Best of 2018

Season 6 - Episode 58 - Aired 12/21/2018

A roundup of our favorite moments from 2018, featuring Kevin Hart, Ariana Grande, Chadwick Boseman and more!

Felicity Jones, Jimmy Carr, Bebe Rexha
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6.50
14 votes

#22 - Felicity Jones, Jimmy Carr, Bebe Rexha

Season 6 - Episode 57 - Aired 12/20/2018

Actress Felicity Jones; comic Jimmy Carr; Bebe Rexha performs.

Justin Timberlake, Sunny Suljic, Pistol Annies
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6.46
13 votes

#23 - Justin Timberlake, Sunny Suljic, Pistol Annies

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/1/2018

Justin Timberlake; Sunny Suljic; Pistol Annies perform.

Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), Lil Rel Howery, Natalie Merchant
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6.45
11 votes

#24 - Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), Lil Rel Howery, Natalie Merchant

Season 6 - Episode 177 - Aired 8/8/2019

Special guest Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), actor Lil Rel Howery; Natalie Merchant performs.

Ricky Gervais, Shawn Mendes
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6.45
11 votes

#25 - Ricky Gervais, Shawn Mendes

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/27/2018

Actor Ricky Gervais; Shawn Mendes talks and performs.