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: 10/1/2025Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
Don Cheadle, Rita Ora
star
7.00
9 votes

#1 - Don Cheadle, Rita Ora

Season 6 - Episode 65 - Aired 1/16/2019

Actor Don Cheadle; Rita Ora talks and performs.

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

#2 - 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.

Will Smith, Laurie Metcalf, Phil Hanley
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6.75
12 votes

#3 - Will Smith, Laurie Metcalf, Phil Hanley

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

Actor Will Smith; actress Laurie Metcalf; comic Phil Hanley.

Natalie Portman, Dennis Miller, Braison Cyrus
star
6.75
12 votes

#4 - Natalie Portman, Dennis Miller, Braison Cyrus

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

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

Ashton Kutcher, Billie Lourd, Bianca Andreescu, Sheryl Crow ft. Jason Isbell
star
6.67
6 votes

#5 - Ashton Kutcher, Billie Lourd, Bianca Andreescu, Sheryl Crow ft. Jason Isbell

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

Actor Ashton Kutcher; actress Billie Lourd; US Open Champion Bianca Andreescu; Sheryl Crow and Jason Isbell perform.

Michelle Obama, Ariana Grande
star
6.67
18 votes

#6 - Michelle Obama, Ariana Grande

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

Former first lady Michelle Obama; Ariana Grande performs.

Ethan Hawke, Dwyane Wade, Kate del Castillo, Ronny Chieng
star
6.57
7 votes

#7 - Ethan Hawke, Dwyane Wade, Kate del Castillo, Ronny Chieng

Season 6 - Episode 118 - Aired 4/12/2019

Actor Ethan Hawke; former pro basketball player Dwyane Wade; actress Kate del Castillo; comic Ronny Chieng.

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

#8 - 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
star
6.50
10 votes

#9 - Alec Baldwin, Meghan Trainor, LeClerc Andre

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

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

Felicity Jones, Jimmy Carr, Bebe Rexha
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6.50
14 votes

#10 - Felicity Jones, Jimmy Carr, Bebe Rexha

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

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

James Spader, Lindsay Lohan, Noname ft. Smino & Saba
star
6.50
14 votes

#11 - James Spader, Lindsay Lohan, Noname ft. Smino & Saba

Season 6 - Episode 58 - Aired 1/7/2019

Actor James Spader; actress Lindsay Lohan; Noname, Smino and Saba perform.

Tyler Perry, Sarah Hyland, Weezer
star
6.50
12 votes

#12 - Tyler Perry, Sarah Hyland, Weezer

Season 6 - Episode 94 - Aired 2/26/2019

Filmmaker Tyler Perry; actress Sarah Hyland; Tonight Showbotics; Weezer performs.

Sting, KJ Apa
star
6.50
10 votes

#13 - Sting, KJ Apa

Season 6 - Episode 128 - Aired 4/26/2019

Jimmy welcomes Sting and KJ Apa.

Alexander Skarsgård, Sebastian Stan, Fontaines D.C.
star
6.50
10 votes

#14 - Alexander Skarsgård, Sebastian Stan, Fontaines D.C.

Season 6 - Episode 131 - Aired 5/1/2019

Actor Alexander Skarsgård; actor Sebastian Stan; Fontaines D.C. performs.

Justin Timberlake, Sunny Suljic, Pistol Annies
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6.46
13 votes

#15 - Justin Timberlake, Sunny Suljic, Pistol Annies

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

Justin Timberlake; Sunny Suljic; Pistol Annies perform.

Molly Shannon, Zachary Quinto, Robert Irwin
star
6.44
9 votes

#16 - Molly Shannon, Zachary Quinto, Robert Irwin

Season 6 - Episode 70 - Aired 1/23/2019

Actress Molly Shannon; actor Zachary Quinto; TV personality Robert Irwin.

Saoirse Ronan, Russell Westbrook, Alessia Cara
star
6.44
9 votes

#17 - Saoirse Ronan, Russell Westbrook, Alessia Cara

Season 6 - Episode 45 - Aired 12/4/2018

Actress Saoirse Ronan; professional basketball player Russell Westbrook; Alessia Cara performs.

Samuel L. Jackson, Judd Apatow, MØ
star
6.42
12 votes

#18 - Samuel L. Jackson, Judd Apatow, MØ

Season 6 - Episode 63 - Aired 1/14/2019

Actor Samuel L. Jackson; comic Judd Apatow; MØ performs.

Shaquille O'Neal, Colin Quinn, 21 Savage
star
6.42
12 votes

#19 - Shaquille O'Neal, Colin Quinn, 21 Savage

Season 6 - Episode 73 - Aired 1/28/2019

Retired professional basketball player Shaquille O’Neal; comic Colin Quinn; 21 Savage performs.

Mark Ruffalo, Parkland students, Travis Scott, Jaboukie Young-White
star
6.40
10 votes

#20 - Mark Ruffalo, Parkland students, Travis Scott, Jaboukie Young-White

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/5/2018

Actor Mark Ruffalo; March for Our Lives organizers; rapper Travis Scott; comic Jaboukie Young-White.

John Legend, Hasan Minhaj, John Legend with The Roots
star
6.40
10 votes

#21 - John Legend, Hasan Minhaj, John Legend with The Roots

Season 6 - Episode 92 - Aired 2/22/2019

Singer John Legend; comic Hasan Minhaj; John Legend performs with The Roots.

Gabrielle Union, DJ Khaled, Vampire Weekend
star
6.38
13 votes

#22 - Gabrielle Union, DJ Khaled, Vampire Weekend

Season 6 - Episode 142 - Aired 5/17/2019

Actress Gabrielle Union; record producer DJ Khaled, and Vampire Weekend performs.

Brie Larson, Wyatt Cenac, Wu-Tang Clan
star
6.38
8 votes

#23 - Brie Larson, Wyatt Cenac, Wu-Tang Clan

Season 6 - Episode 126 - Aired 4/24/2019

Actress Brie Larson; comic Wyatt Cenac; Wu-Tang Clan performs.

Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Post Malone, The National
star
6.36
14 votes

#24 - Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Post Malone, The National

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/1/2018

Actress Megan Mullally; show host Nick Offerman; rapper Post Malone; The National performs.

Jason Momoa, J.K. Simmons, Joe Machi
star
6.33
9 votes

#25 - Jason Momoa, J.K. Simmons, Joe Machi

Season 6 - Episode 47 - Aired 12/6/2018

Actor Jason Momoa; actor J.K. Simmons; comic Joe Machi.