The BEST episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 16

Every episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 16!

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: 4/27/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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8.50
4 votes

#1 - Shia LaBeouf, Sandra Oh, First Aid Kit

Season 16 - Episode 52 - Aired 4/12/2018

Actor Shia LaBeouf; actress Sandra Oh; First Aid Kit performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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8.50
2 votes

#2 - Viola Davis, Freddie Highmore, Grizzly Bear

Season 16 - Episode 126 - Aired 9/24/2018

Directors: Andy Fisher
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8.00
1 votes

#3 - Gwen Stefani, Josh Holloway, Dierks Bentley

Season 16 - Episode 55 - Aired 4/18/2018

Singer Gwen Stefani; actor Josh Holloway; Dierks Bentley performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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8.00
1 votes

#4 - Rob Lowe, Michelle Wolf, Jorja Smith

Season 16 - Episode 53 - Aired 4/16/2018

Actor Rob Lowe; actress Michelle Wolf; Jorja Smith performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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Guillermo del Toro, Katy Perry
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7.87
31 votes

#5 - Guillermo del Toro, Katy Perry

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

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.86
7 votes

#6 - Emily Blunt, Taron Egerton, Kane Brown

Season 16 - Episode 158 - Aired 11/14/2018

Actress Emily Blunt; actor Taron Egerton; Kane Brown performs.

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7.75
4 votes

#7 - John Cena, Joe Kennedy III, Rozzi

Season 16 - Episode 47 - Aired 4/4/2018

Actor John Cena; Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.); Rozzi performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.75
4 votes

#8 - Anna Faris, Chris Hardwick, The Regrettes

Season 16 - Episode 51 - Aired 4/11/2018

Actress Anna Faris; TV host Chris Hardwick; The Regrettes perform.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.67
6 votes

#9 - Oprah Winfrey, Timothee Chalamet, Andra Day & Common

Season 16 - Episode 31 - Aired 2/22/2018

Actress Oprah Winfrey; actor Timothee Chalamet; Andra Day & Common perform.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.60
5 votes

#10 - Jamie Dornan, Danai Gurira, Russell Dickerson

Season 16 - Episode 19 - Aired 1/31/2018

Actor Jamie Dornan; actress Danai Gurira; Russell Dickerson performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.57
7 votes

#11 - Charlie Day, Henry Winkler, Sabrina Carpenter ft. Jonas Blue

Season 16 - Episode 43 - Aired 3/21/2018

Actor Charlie Day; actor Henry Winkler; Sabrina Carpenter and Jonas Blue perform.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.50
4 votes

#12 - Zooey Deschanel, Snoop Dogg

Season 16 - Episode 49 - Aired 4/9/2018

Actress Zooey Deschanel; Snoop Dogg talks and performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.50
2 votes

#13 - Eva Longoria, Sebastian Maniscalco, Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.

Season 16 - Episode 50 - Aired 4/10/2018

Actress Eva Longoria; comic Sebastian Maniscalco; Daniel Caesar performs with H.E.R.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.33
6 votes

#14 - Tyler Perry, Jensen Ackles, Dua Lipa

Season 16 - Episode 41 - Aired 3/19/2018

Director Tyler Perry; actor Jensen Ackles; Dua Lipa performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.33
6 votes

#15 - Milo Ventimiglia, Heather Graham, Kane Brown

Season 16 - Episode 25 - Aired 2/12/2018

Actor Milo Ventimiglia; actress Heather Graham; Kane Brown performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.33
3 votes

#16 - Adam Levine, Jason Jones, Maroon 5

Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2018

Singer-songwriter Adam Levine; actor Jason Jones; Maroon 5 performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.20
5 votes

#17 - Lisa Kudrow, Rich Eisen, Bahamas

Season 16 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/24/2018

Actress Lisa Kudrow; TV host Rich Eisen; Bahamas perform.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.13
8 votes

#18 - Cast of Avengers: Infinity War, Morgan Wallen ft. Florida Georgia Line

Season 16 - Episode 60 - Aired 4/26/2018

Actors Don Cheadle, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Winston Duke; Morgan Wallen and Florida Georgia Line perform.

Directors: Andy Fisher
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7.00
3 votes

#19 - Zach Braff, Nick Robinson, BØRNS

Season 16 - Episode 40 - Aired 3/15/2018

Actor Zach Braff; actor Nick Robinson; BØRNS performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Matty Matheson, Rita Wilson
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7.00
2 votes

#20 - Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Matty Matheson, Rita Wilson

Season 16 - Episode 168 - Aired 12/12/2018

Actors Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly; TV host Matty Matheson; Rita Wilson performs.

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7.00
4 votes

#21 - Nicole Kidman, Ron Livingston, Smashing Pumpkins

Season 16 - Episode 167 - Aired 12/11/2018

Actress Nicole Kidman; actor Ron Livingston; Smashing Pumpkins perform.

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7.00
4 votes

#22 - Ellen DeGeneres, Pete Holmes, Cole Swindell

Season 16 - Episode 166 - Aired 12/10/2018

TV host Ellen DeGeneres; comic Pete Holmes; Cole Swindell performs.

Jennifer Aniston, Chris Elliott, Rita Ora
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7.00
1 votes

#23 - Jennifer Aniston, Chris Elliott, Rita Ora

Season 16 - Episode 164 - Aired 12/5/2018

Actress Jennifer Aniston; actor Chris Elliott; Rita Ora performs.

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7.00
1 votes

#24 - Dwayne Johnson, Ike Barinholtz, Hayley Kiyoko

Season 16 - Episode 46 - Aired 4/3/2018

Actor Dwayne Johnson; actor Ike Barinholtz; Hayley Kiyoko performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher
star
7.00
4 votes

#25 - Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jenna Fischer, Ashley McBryde

Season 16 - Episode 45 - Aired 4/2/2018

Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan; actress Jenna Fischer; Ashley McBryde performs.

Directors: Andy Fisher