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: 5/7/2025Network: 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 - Wanda Sykes, Max Minghella, Mod Sun ft. Avril Lavigne

Season 19 - Episode 121 - Aired 5/12/2021

Jimmy welcomes actress Wanda Sykes, actor Max Minghella, and a musical performance by Mod Sun & Avril Lavigne.

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#4 - 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.

Howard Stern; Tracy Morgan; Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
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#5 - 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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#6 - Britney Spears & Simon Cowell; Slightly Stoopid

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

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#7 - 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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#8 - 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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Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Anthony Anderson, Bastille
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#9 - Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Anthony Anderson, Bastille

Season 12 - Episode 121 - Aired 9/18/2014

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#10 - Sigourney Weaver, Tom Bergeron, Randy Houser

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

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"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Cast
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#11 - "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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#12 - Will Arnett, Rosamund Pike, NAV ft. Gunna

Season 19 - Episode 76 - Aired 2/17/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Will Arnett, actress Rosamund Pike and a musical performance by NAV & Gunna.

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Gwen Stefani, Mookie Betts
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#13 - Gwen Stefani, Mookie Betts

Season 23 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/30/2024

Jimmy welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Gwen Stefani, and professional baseball player Mookie Betts.

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Halle Berry, Mike Tyson, Old Dominion
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#14 - Halle Berry, Mike Tyson, Old Dominion

Season 23 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/23/2024

Jimmy welcomes actress Halle Berry, boxer Mike Tyson, and music from Old Dominion.

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#15 - Michelle Obama, Brittany Howard

Season 19 - Episode 92 - Aired 3/16/2021

Jimmy welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.

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#16 - Katy Perry, Bruce Arians, Michael McDonald

Season 19 - Episode 71 - Aired 2/8/2021

Jimmy welcomes singer-songwriter Katy Perry, head coach Bruce Arians, and a musical performance by Michael McDonald.

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#17 - 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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#18 - Chadwick Boseman, Chris Hardwick, Robert Randolph, Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo

Season 14 - Episode 64 - Aired 4/28/2016

Directors: Andy Fisher
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#19 - Jay Z, Tracy Morgan, Usher, Nas, and Jay Z

Season 13 - Episode 138 - Aired 10/20/2015

Rapper Jay Z, Tracy Morgan, music from Usher, Nas, and Jay Z. Donald Trump was originally scheduled to appear but canceled, he was replaced with Tracy Morgan. Musical guest was originally TIDAL X: 1020.

Directors: Sandra Restrepo
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Michael J. Fox, Bernie Sanders, Big Grams
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#20 - Michael J. Fox, Bernie Sanders, Big Grams

Season 13 - Episode 139 - Aired 10/21/2015

Actor Michael J. Fox appears with Christopher Lloyd in a Back to the Future skit honoring "Back to the Future Day" October 21, 2015. Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders discusses his campaign with Jimmy.

Directors: Sandra Restrepo
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#21 - Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Alan S. Kim, Madison Beer

Season 19 - Episode 83 - Aired 3/1/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Eddie Murphy, actor Arsenio Hall, actor Alan S. Kim, and a musical performance by Madison Beer.

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#22 - Ray Romano, Romany Malco, Nessa Barrett, Jxdn, Travis Barker

Season 19 - Episode 100 - Aired 4/6/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Ray Romano, actor Romany Malco, and a musical performance by Nessa Barrett, Jxdn & Travis Barker.

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#23 - Luke Bryan, Katey Sagal

Season 19 - Episode 101 - Aired 4/7/2021

Jimmy welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Luke Bryan, and actress Katey Sagal.

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#24 - Dave Grohl, Billy Porter

Season 19 - Episode 112 - Aired 4/27/2021

Jimmy welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Dave Grohl, and actor Billy Porter.

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#25 - Justin Theroux, Mike Lindell, Tom Jones

Season 19 - Episode 113 - Aired 4/28/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Justin Theroux, Mike Lindell, CEO of My Pillow, and a musical performance by Tom Jones.

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