The BEST episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 17
Every episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 17!
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.
#1 - Zach Galifianakis, Nancy Pelosi, Alessia Cara
Season 17 - Episode 74 - Aired 5/30/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.
#2 - Jimmy Kimmel Live After Darth: A Star Wars Special
Season 17 - Episode 167 - Aired 12/16/2019
Jimmy welcomes Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker director JJ Abrams and cast members Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Kelly Marie Tran, and Keri Russell.
#3 - Joel McHale, Betty Gilpin, Santana
Season 17 - Episode 81 - Aired 6/18/2019
Jimmy welcomes TV host Joel McHale, actress Betty Gilpin, and a musical performance by Santana.
#4 - Ryan Seacrest, Celeste Barber, Slipknot
Season 17 - Episode 68 - Aired 5/17/2019
Jimmy welcomes TV host Ryan Seacrest, actress Celeste Barber, and a musical performance by Slipknot.
#5 - Miles Teller, Ayesha Curry, Hollywood Vampires
Season 17 - Episode 82 - Aired 6/19/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Miles Teller, actress Ayesha Curry, and a musical performance by Hollywood Vampires.
#6 - Bernie Sanders, Eugenio Derbez, The Raconteurs
Season 17 - Episode 95 - Aired 7/25/2019
Jimmy welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders, actor Eugenio Derbez, and a musical performance by The Raconteurs.
#7 - Jon Favreau, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Taylor Bennett
Season 17 - Episode 87 - Aired 7/11/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Jon Favreau, Alex Morgan & Megan Rapinoe, 2019 World Cup champions, and a musical performance by Taylor Bennett.
#8 - Jason Sudeikis, Ben Platt
Season 17 - Episode 72 - Aired 5/23/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis plus an interview with and musical performance by Ben Platt.
#9 - Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, The Teskey Brothers
Season 17 - Episode 148 - Aired 11/7/2019
Jimmy welcomes actors Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad & Jonathan Groff (“Frozen II”), and a musical performance by The Teskey Brothers.
#10 - Bob Odenkirk, Whitney Cummings, Pete Yorn
Season 17 - Episode 104 - Aired 8/12/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk, comic Whitney Cummings, and a musical performance by Pete Yorn.
#11 - Will Smith, Elizabeth Banks, Jakob Dylan & Jade Castrinos
Season 17 - Episode 70 - Aired 5/21/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Will Smith, actress Elizabeth Banks, and a musical performance by Jakob Dylan & Jade Castrinos.
#12 - Trevor Noah, Billie Lourd, Ciara
Season 17 - Episode 67 - Aired 5/16/2019
Jimmy welcomes TV host Trevor Noah, actress Billie Lourd, and a musical performance by Ciara.
#13 - Rebel Wilson, Kyle Chandler, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Season 17 - Episode 64 - Aired 5/8/2019
Jimmy welcomes actress Rebel Wilson, actor Kyle Chandler, and a musical performance by Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers.
#14 - Diane Keaton, Samin Nosrat, YG ft. Tyga and Jon Z
Season 17 - Episode 62 - Aired 5/6/2019
Jimmy welcomes actress Diane Keaton, chef Samin Nosrat, and a musical performance by YG, Tyga and Jon Z.
#15 - Billy Eichner, Sean McVay, Spoon
Season 17 - Episode 91 - Aired 7/18/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Billy Eichner, Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, and a musical performance by Spoon.
#16 - Martin Scorsese, Jharrel Jerome, The Black Keys
Season 17 - Episode 153 - Aired 11/18/2019
Jimmy welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese, actor Jharrel Jerome, a musical performance by The Black Keys, and cast members of “Frozen 2.”
#17 - John Travolta, Ella Bleu Travolta, Lala Milan, Chika, Lena Waithe
Season 17 - Episode 71 - Aired 5/22/2019
Guest host Lena Waithe welcomes actor John Travolta, actress Ella Bleu Travolta, actress Lala Milan, and a musical performance by Chika.
#18 - Jon Hamm, Naomi Scott, Hannah Brown, Mavis Staples ft. Ben Harper
Season 17 - Episode 69 - Aired 5/20/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Jon Hamm, actress Naomi Scott, model Hannah Brown, and a musical performance by Mavis Staples ft. Ben Harper.
#19 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Method Man, Shaed
Season 17 - Episode 109 - Aired 9/4/2019
Jimmy welcomes TV host Dr. Phil McGraw, rapper Method Man, and a musical performance by Shaed.
#20 - Tracy Morgan, Patrick Mahomes II, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion
Season 17 - Episode 84 - Aired 7/8/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, professional football player Patrick Mahomes II, singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani, and a musical performance by Megan Thee Stallion.
#21 - Ray Romano, Don Johnson, Maren Morris, Zac Brown Band
Season 17 - Episode 151 - Aired 11/13/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Ray Romano, actor Don Johnson, singer Maren Morris, and a musical performance by Zac Brown Band.
#22 - Patrick Stewart, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Underwood, Old Dominion
Season 17 - Episode 150 - Aired 11/12/2019
Jimmy welcomes patrick Stewart, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Underwood, and a musical performance by Old Dominion.
#23 - Tom Hanks, Pamela Adlon, Koffee
Season 17 - Episode 79 - Aired 6/13/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor Tom Hanks, actress Pamela Adlon, and a musical performance by Koffee.
#24 - Jennifer Connelly, Richard E. Grant, Why Don't We, Miley Cyrus & Mark Ronson
Season 17 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/7/2019
Jimmy welcomes actress Jennifer Connelly, actor Richard E. Grant, singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus, record producer Mark Ronson, and a musical performance by Why Don’t We.
#25 - George Clooney, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Pink Sweat$
Season 17 - Episode 63 - Aired 5/7/2019
Jimmy welcomes actor George Clooney, health expert Dr. Mehmet Oz, and a musical performance by Pink Sweat$.