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: 6/22/2025Network: 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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28 votes

#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 - Wanda Sykes, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, A Thousand Horses

Season 13 - Episode 87 - Aired 6/24/2015

Directors: Sandra Restrepo
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Liam Neeson, Dave Salmoni, Josh Groban
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#5 - Liam Neeson, Dave Salmoni, Josh Groban

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

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#6 - 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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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 - 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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#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 - 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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#11 - 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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#12 - "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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#13 - Remembering Fred Willard

Season 18 - Episode 74 - Aired 5/18/2020

A tribute to the late Fred Willard.

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#14 - Sandra Oh

Season 6 - Episode 132 - Aired 9/24/2008

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Mark Wahlberg; Bruce Dern; Poliça
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#15 - 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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Sean Penn
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#16 - Sean Penn

Season 18 - Episode 81 - Aired 5/29/2020

Jimmy welcomes actor Sean Penn.

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Jason Momoa, Rachel Zegler
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#17 - Jason Momoa, Rachel Zegler

Season 23 - Episode 88 - Aired 3/17/2025

Jimmy welcomes actor Jason Momoa plus an interview with and musical performance by Rachel Zegler.

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Gwen Stefani, Mookie Betts
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#18 - 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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Jason Bateman, Ali Wong, Stray Kids
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#19 - 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.

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#20 - 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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#21 - 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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Kevin Hart, Alex Pettyfer, Sage the Gemini
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#22 - Kevin Hart, Alex Pettyfer, Sage the Gemini

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

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Matt Damon, George Clooney, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Bob Balaban
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#23 - Matt Damon, George Clooney, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Bob Balaban

Season 12 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/6/2014

The cast of George Clooney's The Monuments Men

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#24 - Zach Galifianakis, Tracee Ellis Ross, Logic

Season 15 - Episode 58 - Aired 5/8/2017

Directors: Andy Fisher
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#25 - 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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