The BEST episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Every episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!!

Emmy-winner Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of "Jimmy Kimmel Live," ABC Television Network's distinctive late-night talk show. The show features a diverse line up of guests, including celebrities, athletes, comedians and human interest subjects. Along with a light-hearted and recognizable cast of characters, a hip house band and comedy bits in Kimmel's inimitable style, the show additionally offers one of the funniest, freshest monologues on television today. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" often features elaborate, innovative stunts - such as having Quentin Tarantino guest-direct an entire episode, or building a state of the art performance stage in the center of Hollywood Boulevard.

Last Updated: 9/6/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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#1 - John Krasinski, Rosemarie DeWitt, Crystal Castles

Season 8 - Episode 172 - Aired 12/9/2010

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#2 - Megan Fox, David Cross, Phoenix

Season 7 - Episode 88 - Aired 6/26/2009

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#3 - Emily Blunt, Kyle Chandler, Sturgill Simpson

Season 19 - Episode 46 - Aired 12/10/2020

Jimmy welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Kyle Chandler, and a musical performance by Sturgill Simpson.

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#4 - Rami Malek, Samantha Ponder, Gucci Mane ft. Travis Scott, Aubrey Logan

Season 14 - Episode 165 - Aired 12/13/2016

Directors: Andy Fisher
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Pena, London Grammar
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#5 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Pena, London Grammar

Season 12 - Episode 48 - Aired 3/26/2014

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Liam Neeson, Dave Salmoni, Josh Groban
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#6 - Liam Neeson, Dave Salmoni, Josh Groban

Season 12 - Episode 29 - Aired 2/24/2014

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Will Ferrell; Adam Scott; Christopher Cross feat. Ron Burgundy
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#7 - Will Ferrell; Adam Scott; Christopher Cross feat. Ron Burgundy

Season 11 - Episode 166 - Aired 12/19/2013

Actor Will Ferrell joins the set as Ron Burgundy and sings with musician Christopher Cross to the hit "Ride Like the Wind"; actor Adam Scott.

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#8 - Terrence Howard; the cast of “Duck Dynasty”; Morrissey

Season 11 - Episode 30 - Aired 2/26/2013

From "Dead Man Down", actor Terrence Howard; the cast of "Duck Dynasty", Phil, Si, Willie & Jase Robertson; musical guest Morrissey.

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Howard Stern; Tracy Morgan; Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
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#9 - Howard Stern; Tracy Morgan; Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

Season 10 - Episode 142 - Aired 10/30/2012

Second of four shows broadcast from New York City. Guests: radio host Howard Stern; actor/comedian Tracy Morgan; musical guests Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.

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#10 - Britney Spears & Simon Cowell; Slightly Stoopid

Season 10 - Episode 117 - Aired 9/12/2012

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#11 - Matt Damon

Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/24/2013

Tonight's guests are Matt Damon, Matt Damon and musical guest Matt Damon... After 10 years of "my apologies to Matt Damon; we ran out of time", Matt Damon finally hijacks tonight's episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Sucks!" and introduces his own Guillermo, his own band leader as well as musical performer, and brings along quite a few surprise star guests.

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Sir Ben Kingsley; Rob Delaney; NONONO
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#12 - Sir Ben Kingsley; Rob Delaney; NONONO

Season 11 - Episode 138 - Aired 10/30/2013

From "Ender's Game", actor Sir Ben Kingsley; comedian Rob Delaney talks about his new book; musical guests NONONO.

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Kanye West
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#13 - Kanye West

Season 11 - Episode 126 - Aired 10/9/2013

Musician Kanye West. Musical guests Arctic Monkeys preempted.

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#14 - Sigourney Weaver, Tom Bergeron, Randy Houser

Season 8 - Episode 134 - Aired 9/27/2010

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John Mayer; Katie Lowes
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#15 - John Mayer; Katie Lowes

Season 11 - Episode 123 - Aired 10/3/2013

Musician John Mayer; from "Scandal", actress Katie Lowes; musical guest John Mayer performs.

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Woody Harrelson; Ke$ha; Ben Rector
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#16 - Woody Harrelson; Ke$ha; Ben Rector

Season 11 - Episode 128 - Aired 10/14/2013

From "Free Birds", actor Woody Harrelson; from "Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life", musician Ke$ha; musical guest Ben Rector.

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Bill Maher, Nick Kroll, The Lone Bellow
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#17 - Bill Maher, Nick Kroll, The Lone Bellow

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/7/2015

Directors: Sandra Restrepo
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#18 - Will Smith, Adam Perry Lang

Season 14 - Episode 159 - Aired 12/5/2016

Directors: Andy Fisher
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"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Cast
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#19 - "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Cast

Season 15 - Episode 150 - Aired 12/1/2017

Star Wars The Last Jedi cast.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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#20 - Blake Shelton, Andrea Riseborough

Season 14 - Episode 167 - Aired 12/15/2016

Directors: Andy Fisher
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Mark Wahlberg; Bruce Dern; Poliça
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#21 - Mark Wahlberg; Bruce Dern; Poliça

Season 11 - Episode 164 - Aired 12/17/2013

Actor Mark Wahlberg; from "Nebraska", actor Bruce Dern; musical guests Poliça.

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Elton John; Emily VanCamp
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#22 - Elton John; Emily VanCamp

Season 11 - Episode 125 - Aired 10/8/2013

Musician Elton John; from "Revenge", actress Emily VanCamp; musical guest Elton John.

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Kevin Hart, Alex Pettyfer, Sage the Gemini
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#23 - Kevin Hart, Alex Pettyfer, Sage the Gemini

Season 12 - Episode 24 - Aired 2/13/2014

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#24 - Keegan-Michael Key, Isla Fisher, Ingrid Andress

Season 19 - Episode 45 - Aired 12/9/2020

Jimmy welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, actress Isla Fisher, and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.

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Jason Bateman, Ali Wong, Stray Kids
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#25 - Jason Bateman, Ali Wong, Stray Kids

Season 21 - Episode 90 - Aired 3/29/2023

Jimmy welcomes actor Jason Bateman, actress Ali Wong, and a musical performance by Stray Kids.