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: 9/17/2025Network: 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 - Britney Spears & Simon Cowell; Slightly Stoopid

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

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Howard Stern; Tracy Morgan; Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
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#3 - 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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#4 - 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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#5 - Megan Fox, David Cross, Phoenix

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

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#6 - 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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#7 - 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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#8 - 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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"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Cast
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#9 - "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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#10 - 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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Kevin Hart, Alex Pettyfer, Sage the Gemini
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#11 - Kevin Hart, Alex Pettyfer, Sage the Gemini

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

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#12 - 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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#13 - The Cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Season 13 - Episode 158 - Aired 11/23/2015

Directors: Andy Fisher
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#14 - 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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#15 - 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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#16 - Lauren Conrad, Tyrese, Glen Campbell

Season 6 - Episode 117 - Aired 8/29/2008

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#17 - Casey Affleck, Adam Schiff, Jack Harlow

Season 19 - Episode 60 - Aired 1/19/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Casey Affleck, Rep. Adam Schiff, and a musical performance by Jack Harlow.

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#18 - Kate Winslet, Javicia Leslie, Foo Fighters

Season 19 - Episode 58 - Aired 1/14/2021

Jimmy welcomes actress Kate Winslet, actress Javicia Leslie, and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.

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#19 - Milo Ventimiglia, Jake Tapper, Queen Naija

Season 19 - Episode 55 - Aired 1/11/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Milo Ventimiglia, journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by Queen Naija.

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Guillermo del Toro, Katy Perry
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#20 - Guillermo del Toro, Katy Perry

Season 16 - Episode 33 - Aired 3/5/2018

Directors: Andy Fisher
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Margot Robbie, Chris Stapleton, guest host Chris Pratt
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#21 - Margot Robbie, Chris Stapleton, guest host Chris Pratt

Season 15 - Episode 151 - Aired 12/4/2017

Directors: Andy Fisher
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Guest Hostess Kristen Bell, Charlie Hunnam, Alison Krauss, Adam Scott
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#22 - Guest Hostess Kristen Bell, Charlie Hunnam, Alison Krauss, Adam Scott

Season 15 - Episode 56 - Aired 5/4/2017

Directors: Andy Fisher
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Tom Hiddleston, Gillian Jacobs, Future
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#23 - Tom Hiddleston, Gillian Jacobs, Future

Season 15 - Episode 32 - Aired 3/9/2017

Directors: Andy Fisher
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Mike Birbiglia, Lady Antebellum & Bell Biv DeVoe
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#24 - Mike Birbiglia, Lady Antebellum & Bell Biv DeVoe

Season 15 - Episode 25 - Aired 2/27/2017

Directors: Andy Fisher
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Mike Tyson, Jason Momoa, Young Fathers
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#25 - Mike Tyson, Jason Momoa, Young Fathers

Season 12 - Episode 84 - Aired 6/18/2014

Mike Tyson, Music from Young Fathers

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