The sixth season of Fuller House, an American sitcom created by Jeff Franklin and produced by Warner Bros. Television Group, premiered on ABC on January 13, 2021 and concluded on May 19, 2021. The series, which is the sequel to the 1987–1995 television series Full House, centers around DJ Tanner-Fuller, a veterinarian and widowed mother of three sons, whose sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy—along with her teenage daughter—live together at the Tanners' childhood home in San Francisco, California.
ABC originally intended for the series to conclude with its previous season. However, production on the series finale could not completed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-part episode was expected not to be produced. Instead, the defacto series finale would have been "Something Borrowed". Warner Bros. persisted in finding a new outlet for the series, at one point aiming to repurpose the series finale as a standalone special for HBO Max. Following weeks of uncertainty, ABC announced Fuller House would return for a sixth season, set to premiere during midseason. The intended series finale acted as the sixth season premiere, being broadcast in a special slot following The Bachelor on January 4, 2021 at 10:00pm.
In July 2020, executive producer John Stamos revealed that production had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was originally intended to commence on August 10, 2020. The first taping of the season instead took place in November 2020. The character of Michelle Tanner, played by Olesya Rulin, made her debut appearance in the sixteenth episode. Lori Loughlin controversially returned to her role as Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis in the same episode, following a brief stint in prison after she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud in connection with the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal.
ABC renewed Fuller House for a seventh season on May 14, 2021.
Cast[]
Main[]
- Candace Cameron Bure as DJ Tanner-Fuller
- Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner
- Andrea Barber as Kimmy Gibbler
- Michael Campion as Jackson Fuller
- Elias Harger as Max Fuller
- Soni Nicole Bringas as Ramona Gibbler
- Dashiell and Fox Messitt as Tommy Fuller, Jr.
- Juan Pablo Di Pace as Fernando Hernandez-Guerrero-Fernandez-Guerrero
- Scott Weinger as Steve Hale
- Adam Hagenbuch as Jimmy Gibbler
- Auburn and Alice Aspell as Danielle Tanner-Gibbler
Recurring[]
- John Stamos as Jesse Katsopolis
- Bob Saget as Danny Tanner
- Dave Coulier as Joey Gladstone
- John Brotherton as Matt Harmon
- Marla Sokoloff as Gia Mahan
- Landry Bender as Rocki Mahan
- Gail Edwards as Vicky Larson
- Noah Alexander Gerry as Ethan
- Jane Lynch as Mrs. Gibbler
- James Brolin as Mr. Gibbler
Guest[]
- Olesya Rulin as Michelle Tanner-Tucker
- Tahj Mowry as Teddy Tucker
- Virginia Williams as CJ Harbenberger
- Hal Sparks as Nelson Burkhardt
- Ashley Liao as Lola Wong
- Mckenna Grace as Rose Harbenberger
- Lori Loughlin as Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis
Series overview[]
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Viewers rank |
U.S. viewers (millions) |
18–49 rank |
18–49 rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||||||
| 1 | 22 | September 25, 2015 | March 25, 2016 | 4 | 17.23 | 5 | 5.3 | |
| 2 | 24 | September 23, 2016 | March 31, 2017 | 5 | 15.61 | 7 | 4.4 | |
| 3 | 24 | September 22, 2017 | May 11, 2018 | 23 | 10.39 | 14 | 2.9 | |
| 4 | 24 | October 5, 2018 | May 21, 2019 | 35 | 8.75 | 16 | 2.2 | |
| 5 | 22 | September 24, 2019 | May 12, 2020 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 6 | 22 | January 13, 2021 | May 19, 2021 | 23 | 7.64 | 14 | 1.4 | |
| 7 | 24 | September 22, 2021 | May 18, 2022 | 31 | 6.73 | 11 | 1.1 | |
| 8 | 18 | September 21, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | 35 | 5.81 | 13 | 0.9 | |
Episodes[]
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Original airdate | Prod. code |
Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117–118 | 1–2 | "Something New" | January 4, 2021 | 2FH523 | 5.23 |
| 2FH524 | |||||
| After the rehearsal dinner, Jimmy begs the guys to leave the house before midnight as it is believed to be bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. As midnight strikes, the clan becomes paranoid. DJ assures Jimmy there is nothing to worry about. Upon arriving at the wedding venue, a local church, the next day, the girls learn it has been seized by the government. They decide to have the wedding at home. Bad luck continues when the minister must instead cater to high-profile guests. Danny and Joey search for other officiants, including Gia, Matt, Larry (the father of one of Max's friends, Taylor) who is also known to have a crush on DJ, and Derek (Michelle’s childhood friend). As Jackson’s ex-girlfriend Lola shows up, Rocki becomes upset when Jackson seemingly becomes awkward and shy around her. As Ramona scoffs at Jackson, her ex-boyfriend Popko shows up. Panicked, Ramona fails to introduce Popko to her boyfriend, Ethan. Jackson reconciles with Rocki and tells her he is in love with her. Rocki hesitantly admits to Jackson that she is in love with him too. As the wedding approaches, wedding guests appear, including Matt, Gia, CJ and Rose, Duane, Viper, and Nadia (Fernando's mother). The girls are shocked upon learning Danny was able to get Joey McIntyre to officiate the wedding. As Stephanie, Jimmy, Danielle, Kimmy, Fernando, and Ramona all prepare to move out, they ask DJ if they can all stay, to which she happily approves). Stephanie reveals she is pregnant. | |||||
| 119 | 3 | "Gibbler Galore" | January 13, 2021 | 2FH601 | 5.92 |
| Danny reveals to DJ that, on the night of the triple wedding, he and his girlfriend Vicky Larson eloped. He asks the girls to make Vicky feel included as part of the family, and so DJ, Stephanie, and Kimmy invite her to a She-Wolf Pack night out as a "bonding experience". Though they initially expect to not get along too well with her, they quickly learn she has a wild side and a lust for adventure, which turns an otherwise uneventful night into one that the girls cannot remember the morning after, except for Stephanie. Meanwhile, Jackson begins to worry about how going to college might impact his relationship with Rocki. When his anxiety almost causes him to break up with Rocki, he is soothed when Steve gives him a pep talk by Steve about how he and DJ were kept apart by several obstacles, only to end up with their happily ever after. Fernando and Jimmy attempt to sell the Gibbler house, and very nearly give up following a series of odd potential buyers. However, when Mr. and Mrs. Gibbler return to San Francisco, they reveal that they are now rich after winning a Japanese game show, and decide to purchase their old home. | |||||
| 120 | 4 | "Womb For Two" | January 20, 2021 | 2FH602 | 4.97 |
| When a psychic tells Stephanie that she may be pregnant with twins, she panics at the possibility of having to handle three kids at once, barely even being able to spend enough time with Danielle as is. DJ approaches Matt about his moodiness at work, only to later find out that it is due to him suspecting that Gia is cheating on him. Meanwhile, Kimmy meets her parents for the first time in over twenty years and confronts them about not being present at her wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Gibbler apologize to their daughter and son for mistreating them when they were younger and for missing their wedding and, at last, meet their grandchildren, Ramona and Danielle. Max hopes to spend one last day of brotherly fun with Jackson before he goes off to college, which clashes with him wanting some relaxation. In the end, Max reveals he doesn't want Jackson to leave as it brings up old feelings from when they lost their dad, though he cheers up when Jackson reminds him that he will now be the big brother of the house. | |||||
| 121 | 5 | "Date Nightmare" | January 27, 2021 | 2FH603 | 5.15 |
| DJ and Steve go on a date to catch up, following how hectic their lives have been in the past few weeks, only to run into his ex-fiancée CJ, who is on a date with another one of DJ's exes, Nelson Burkhardt. The two contemplate between telling her and not telling her, eventually forgetting about the debacle and solely enjoying one another's company. Meanwhile, Stephanie, upon finding out that she is in fact not pregnant with twins, decides to relax and spend her night with Jimmy and Danielle by her side lounging around on the sofa, proving to be a memorable experience when she utters her first word. Kimmy has to plan a party for an anonymous celebrity and tries to guess who it is, soon learning she is planning a party for Jesse, who she does not consider to be a celebrity. | |||||
| 122 | 6 | "The Ranger's Return" | February 3, 2021 | 2FH604 | 4.86 |
| Joey proudly announces to the family that he is moving back to San Francisco as his show The Ranger Joe Show is being rebooted for Hulu. Jimmy gets hired as a cameraman on the show, granting him a job that allows him to be home with Stephanie and Danielle more often. Steve brings up the idea of having a baby to DJ, who oddly does not seem interested in having another baby. She later reveals how complicated her pregnancy with Tommy was, and Steve drops the subject though he maintains that he wants a child of his own. Kimmy accidentally lets it slip to Danielle that she gave birth to her and tries to backtrack, but the damage is already done as she begins calling her mommy. Stephanie is disheartened by this and becomes insecure about her daughter's love for her. | |||||
| 123 | 7 | "Group Therapy" | February 10, 2021 | 2FH605 | 5.41 |
| Ramona announces to her parents that she has booked a therapy session for herself, explaining that she has not been feeling like herself lately. She asks them not to make a big deal out of this, which they seemingly accept. However, it is soon made apparent that they are doing the opposite when they begin pointing fingers at one another for faults in their parenting. Meanwhile, Jimmy helps Danielle keep a secret from DJ when she breaks her favorite mug. Jackson suggests that he should receive his own room, which DJ agrees to, prompting Tommy to move in with Max in his room and for Jackson to move into Tommy's old room. Max gets overly sentimental while watching his older brother move out, much to Jackson's exasperation. | |||||
| 124 | 8 | "Wake Up Sans Becky" | February 10, 2021 | 2FH606 | 5.25 |
| Danny is forced to find a new co-host for Wake Up San Francisco when Becky leaves the show to be more involved in Pamela's day-to-day. Following a number of disastrous interviews, including one by Kimmy, Vicky returns to her role as co-host. DJ finds out from Matt that Rocki is experimenting with drugs and searches Jackson's room, only to find that he may be planning on running away with her to New York instead of going to college when she reads his journal. Max tries to find his footing at school without Jackson around, while Ramona meets Ethan's family and comes to learn that her family might not be so bad after all. | |||||
| 125 | 9 | "All Press Is Bad Press" | February 24, 2021 | 2FH607 | 4.57 |
| Jesse and Becky bring over Pamela for a playdate with Tommy, where the two kids suddenly don't get along and Becky is determined to uncover the reason why. DJ, Stephanie, and Kimmy decide it's time for a girls' night out and wind up crashing a murder mystery party. Steve, Jimmy, and Fernando deal with a sudden wave of bad press for Uncle Monty's, because of Uncle Monty's past problematic comments. Max and Jackson break into Max's school to retrieve a regrettable love letter he left in Rose's locker, something which Jackson had done previously and has all too much experience with. Ramona gets stuck babysitting Pamela, Danielle, and Tommy, when Jesse and Becky have to help Max and Jackson, who get in trouble when they're caught by a security guard. | |||||
| 126 | 10 | "Gender Reveal Party II: Electric Boogaloo" | March 3, 2021 | 2FH608 | 4.90 |
| DJ insists on throwing Stephanie a gender reveal party when she receives an envelope with the baby's gender in it, on a day when her mood swings are particularly extreme. Jackson takes care of Rocki when she feels feverish, despite her insisting that she is alright on her own. She later confesses that she appreciates how sensitive and caring Jackson is. Jimmy and Kimmy struggle to prepare their parents for the gender reveal party, especially when Mr. and Mrs. Gibbler don't get along with Danny and Vicky due to years of unspoken aggression between Mr. Gibbler and Danny, though Mrs. Gibbler and Vicky soon begin to get along, which concerns Danny. | |||||
| 127 | 11 | "Homeschooled" | March 10, 2021 | 2FH609 | 4.67 |
| Fernando interns as a receptionist at Harmon-Fuller Pet Care while Janet is out sick, and he and DJ butt heads. Back home, Stephanie and Jimmy struggle to find a preschool for Danielle. Kimmy suggests homeschooling with her acting as the teacher, an idea Jimmy adores but Stephanie absolutely doesn't. He convinces her to give Kimmy a trial run, which she agrees to out of morbid curiosity. Jackson and Rocki go on a double date to the movies with Ramona and Ethan, which proves to be troublesome as Rocki and Ethan share a "special connection" that makes the other two uncomfortable. When confronted about this, the two explain that they are simply friends and have been for quite some time, though Jackson and Ramona still have some doubts. | |||||
| 128 | 12 | "How Ramona Got Her Groove Back" | March 10, 2021 | 2FH610 | 4.53 |
| When Kimmy realizes the source of her allergies comes from the dust accumulated on the decades-old couch in the living room, DJ decides to get a new one. However, she suddenly becomes overprotective of the new couch, not allowing anyone to eat on it, in fear of someone spilling. A pregnant Stephanie takes offense to this and struggles to relocate her snacking sessions. Meanwhile, once Jackson acquires his driver's license, he finds that Max starts thinking of him as a chauffeur. He eventually gives in to his orders when he suggests going to the mall. Following a near-spill incident with Tommy, DJ asks Jackson to take him with them which spells trouble once he and Max lose him once he wanders off. Tommy embarks on a magical adventure across a series of stores. Ramona, seeking a job to earn some extra cash and missing being able to attend rallies, gets hired by Fernando as his social media manager. She is initially overwhelmed but finds her groove, later leaning into more political posts which enrages some of Fernando's followers. Though upset by this at first, Fernando comes to realize that being outspoken over important causes can help build a brighter future for his daughter and encourages her to proceed, appreciating that his large fanbase can be inspired by his daughter's activism. | |||||
| 129 | 13 | "Weekend at Danny's" | March 17, 2021 | 2FH611 | 4.73 |
| The Fullers, Tanners, and Gibblers have to stay at Danny and Vicky's condo for the weekend while the Fuller house is being fumigated. Things between DJ and Jackson come to a boil as he stands firm in his decision to ditch college for Rocki. When she digs deeper, Jackson reveals that he's scared of Rocki falling out of love with him. Stephanie deals with "baby brain" and keeps losing Danielle. Ramona, Kimmy, and Fernando attempt to hold their weekly game night but everyone else's drama gets in their way for a change. Max determines that Jimmy is the one who released a hoard of ants into the house, but he goes above and beyond to prove his innocence by returning to the scene of the crime. | |||||
| 130 | 14 | "I'm Not Stephanie" | March 24, 2021 | 2FH612 | 5.06 |
| Stephanie gets mad when Kimmy gets Danielle's ears pierced, similar to how Danny got mad when Kimmy pierced Stephanie's ears. DJ and Steve go to an interactive play with Gia and Matt, where Steve gets picked for audience participation. When Jimmy drops Ramona off at a sleepover, all of her friends find him attractive, creating an awkward situation for her. | |||||
| 131 | 15 | "Mad Mom" | March 31, 2021 | 2FH613 | 4.84 |
| DJ becomes concerned when Max begins to avoid her, which Kimmy recognizes as him finally becoming a teenager and being embarrassed by his mom, though DJ thinks something more serious is afoot. Upon provoking him, he lashes out at her, though he later apologizes and informs her that he simply is not ready to talk about his feelings. She accepts this and promises him that, when he is ready, she is willing to listen. Stephanie, Jimmy, and Danielle plan to spend a day out as a family but when Danielle runs a fever, Stephanie panics and goes overboard in trying to make her feel better. Jackson tiptoes around talking to Rocki about their relationship when he feels as though they've been drifting apart, but struggles to get the words out even with Ramona backing him up. | |||||
| 132 | 16 | "Baby Not on Board" | April 7, 2021 | 2FH614 | 4.69 |
| When DJ realizes that Steve doesn't spend enough time with Tommy, she asks Steve to teach him how to ride a bike. He gladly accepts, however, he soon admits that he does not know how to ride a bike himself as nobody ever taught him. He requests Jackson's help instead, who teaches them both how to ride a bike. Meanwhile, Danielle gets upset with Stephanie when she wants to pass on her old baby clothes to the new baby and keeps trying to steal them back. Jimmy uses reverse psychology on her to put a stop to her selfish attitude, which works like a charm. Max and Fernando get stuck in traffic on the way to a Renaissance fair and nearly miss it, putting Fernando's racecar driving skills to the test. | |||||
| 133 | 17 | "A Twisted Night" | April 14, 2021 | 2FH615 | 5.18 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Gibbler invite Kimmy, Fernando, Stephanie, Jimmy, DJ, and Steve over to their house for a dinner party, which quickly turns into a murder mystery-themed party. Meanwhile, Max, who is babysitting, notices Tommy being jealous of all the attention being given to Danielle. Ramona tries to cheer up Jackson when he fears his relationship with Rocki is on the rocks. | |||||
| 134 | 18 | "Sweet Cheese" | April 21, 2021 | 2FH616 | 4.44 |
| Kimmy plans the spring dance for Max's school. Max is unable to find a date since Rose is out of town and decides to go solo. DJ and Steve put together a date night for Stephanie and Jimmy for their anniversary, cooking and baking side-by-side to prepare the date for them, which ends up being romantic for them too. Fernando finds out that his most popular fan account has actually been run by Matt all along. | |||||
| 135 | 19 | "Her Name Was Lola" | April 28, 2021 | 2FH617 | 4.07 |
| When Lola faces a breakup, she begins to pursue Jackson once again. Rocki is understandably upset, which Jackson responds to by approaching her about her odd behavior as of late, only for her to confess that she and Gia have been having problems, largely about finances. She explains and admits that she has not given Jackson the attention he craves and deserves from her, and asks him to forgive her which he gladly does. Uncle Monty's success has been keeping Jimmy busy, and Stephanie has been unable to be on her feet much while heavily pregnant. Thus, DJ sets out to spend time with Danielle, fearing that she might be feeling overlooked. Ramona is all packed up for college, which makes Kimmy and Fernando emotional. Max and Rose reunite after time spent apart. | |||||
| 136 | 20 | "Surprise" | May 5, 2021 | 2FH618 | 6.59 |
| Danny, Jesse, Joey, Becky, and Vicky visit to be there for the impending birth of Stephanie's baby. An unexpected surprise guest also drops by the Tanner-Fuller-Gibbler household: Michelle, and her husband Teddy. DJ, Danny, and Stephanie are stunned to learn that she and Teddy became engaged on the same day as the triple wedding and Danny eloping. Michelle explains she never saw the triple wedding invite, as Kimmy never sent them. As Michelle meets her nieces and nephews, Stephanie and Steve bond over their love of sandwiches, which is heightened due to her pregnancy. DJ sets out to teach Jimmy how to parent her way, much to the dismay of Stephanie. | |||||
| 137 | 21 | "You Are Not The Mother" | May 12, 2021 | 2FH619 | 6.15 |
| Danielle starts referring to DJ as her mother, due to her spending more time with her recently than Stephanie has. Thus, Stephanie plans an entire "Mommy and Daughter Day" which goes awry when she starts having contractions. Nevertheless, she tries desperately to power through, as to not have the baby overshadow Danielle, who has not been enthusiastic about having a younger sibling around. Meanwhile, the rest of the family, including Danny, Jesse, Joey, Becky, Vicky, and Michelle are back home, planning a surprise baby shower for Stephanie. Everything seemingly goes according to plan, though when Joey learns that production on The Ranger Joe Show might be moving to Los Angeles, he informs Jimmy who does not know whether or not he should uproot his and Stephanie's lives by moving and continuing to fulfill his duties. | |||||
| 138 | 22 | "The Big Day" | May 19, 2021 | 2FH620 | 6.27 |
| Stephanie is about to give birth and due to complications finds out that she may not live to see her baby. She does not want to tell everybody, but tells DJ, Danny, Kimmy, and Jimmy, who act as her emotional support. Everyone at the Fuller house is tasked by DJ to turn the surprise baby shower for Stephanie into a housewarming party for the new baby before rushing to the hospital. DJ accidentally breaks the news about Stephanie to everybody else, who quickly rally around her and express to her how much she means to them. Stephanie survives, and delivers a happy and healthy baby boy, named Lucas. | |||||
Reception[]
The sixth season of Fuller House received mostly positive reviews from critics. The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gave an 70% approval rating for the season with an average rating of 6.9/10, based on seven reviews. At the end of the season, Chris Hayner of IGN gave the season a 7.8/10 review, writing: "Though Fuller House might still have an overreliance on cheesy humor and pop culture references, the newest entry in the Tanner-Fuller family saga brings back an element sorely missed: real world problems being dealt with by real people. Gone are the days of kids being rewarded using firetrucks and ponies. Instead, the series delves into the harsh realities of childbirth, questioning one's sexuality or the effect that seeing a parent struggle financially can have on a child."
Ratings[]
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating/share
(18–49) |
Viewers
(millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | "Something New" | January 4, 2021 | 1.3/6 | 5.23 |
| 3 | "Gibbler Galore" | January 13, 2021 | 1.3/7 | 5.92 |
| 4 | "Womb For Two" | January 20, 2021 | 1.0/5 | 4.97 |
| 5 | "Date Nightmare" | January 27, 2021 | 1.0/6 | 5.15 |
| 6 | "The Ranger's Return" | February 3, 2021 | 1.0/5 | 4.86 |
| 7 | "Group Therapy" | February 10, 2021 | 1.1/6 | 5.41 |
| 8 | "Wake Up Sans Becky" | February 10, 2021 | 1.1/6 | 5.25 |
| 9 | "All Press is Bad Press" | February 24, 2021 | 0.9/5 | 4.57 |
| 10 | "Gender Reveal Party II: Electric Boogaloo" | March 3, 2021 | 0.9/5 | 4.90 |
| 11 | "Homeschooled" | March 10, 2021 | 0.8/5 | 4.67 |
| 12 | "How Ramona Got Her Groove Back" | March 10, 2021 | 0.8/5 | 4.53 |
| 13 | "Weekend at Danny's" | March 17, 2021 | 0.9/5 | 4.73 |
| 14 | "I'm Not Stephanie" | March 24, 2021 | 0.9/6 | 5.06 |
| 15 | "Mad Mom" | March 31, 2021 | 0.9/5 | 4.84 |
| 16 | "Baby Not on Board" | April 7, 2021 | 0.9/5 | 4.69 |
| 17 | "A Twisted Night" | April 14, 2021 | 0.9/6 | 5.18 |
| 18 | "Sweet Cheese" | April 21, 2021 | 0.8/5 | 4.44 |
| 19 | "Her Name Was Lola" | April 28, 2021 | 0.7/4 | 4.07 |
| 20 | "Surprise" | May 5, 2021 | 1.3/8 | 6.59 |
| 21 | "You Are Not The Mother" | May 12, 2021 | 1.1/7 | 6.15 |
| 22 | "The Big Day" | May 19, 2021 | 1.2/7 | 6.27 |