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.

Last Updated: 7/20/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
Lady Gaga, Adam Carolla, Maná
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7.67
3 votes

#1 - Lady Gaga, Adam Carolla, Maná

Season 17 - Episode 27 - Aired 2/27/2019

Jimmy welcomes singer Lady Gaga, comic Adam Carolla, and a musical performance by Maná.

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7.00
6 votes

#2 - Tracy Morgan, Dave Salmoni

Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/28/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Tracy Morgan and wildlife expert Dave Salmoni.

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7.00
3 votes

#3 - Viola Davis, Charles P. Pierce, Cypress Hill

Season 17 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/29/2019

Jimmy welcomes actress Viola Davis, journalist Charles P. Pierce, and a musical performance by Cypress Hill.

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7.00
2 votes

#4 - David Spade, Sony Michel, Margo Price

Season 17 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/4/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor David Spade, professional football player Sony Michel, and a musical performance by Margo Price.

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7.00
1 votes

#5 - Nick Kroll, Jason George, Sam Fender

Season 17 - Episode 32 - Aired 3/7/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actor Jason George, and a musical performance by Sam Fender.

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6.80
5 votes

#6 - Billy Crystal, Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Christina Aguilera, Emily King

Season 17 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/30/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Billy Crystal, TV personalities Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, singer Christina Aguilera, and a musical performance by Emily King.

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6.67
3 votes

#7 - Rami Malek, Mary McCormack, Morgxn ft. Walk the Moon

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Rami Malek, actress Mary McCormack, and a musical performance by Morgxn and Walk the Moon.

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6.67
3 votes

#8 - Phil McGraw, Sam Elliott, Flipp Dinero

Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/23/2019

Jimmy welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw, actor Sam Elliott, and a musical performance by Flipp Dinero.

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6.50
2 votes

#9 - Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Stephan James, Sharon Van Etten

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/16/2019

Jimmy welcomes actresses Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin, actor Stephan James, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten.

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6.50
2 votes

#10 - Regina King, Jon Bernthal, Juanes

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/17/2019

Jimmy welcomes actress Regina King, actor Jon Bernthal, and a musical performance by Juanes.

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6.50
2 votes

#11 - Nathan Fillion, Mark Bittman, 6lack

Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/22/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Nathan Fillion, journalist Mark Bittman, and a musical performance by 6LACK.

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6.50
4 votes

#12 - Viggo Mortensen, Rita Moreno, Summer Walker

Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/31/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Rita Moreno, and a musical performance by Summer Walker.

Katy Perry, Javier Bardem, Lil Pump
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6.33
6 votes

#13 - Katy Perry, Javier Bardem, Lil Pump

Season 17 - Episode 25 - Aired 2/25/2019

Jimmy welcomes singer Katy Perry, actor Javier Bardem, and a musical performance by Lil Pump.

Courteney Cox, Brian Tyree Henry, Mt. Joy
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6.00
3 votes

#14 - Courteney Cox, Brian Tyree Henry, Mt. Joy

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2019

Jimmy welcomes actress Courteney Cox, actor Brian Tyree Henry, and a musical performance by Mt. Joy.

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5.67
3 votes

#15 - Mahershala Ali, Maura Tierney, Jeff Tweedy

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Mahershala Ali, actress Maura Tierney, and a musical performance by Jeff Tweedy.

Ed Helms, Don Lemon, Weezer
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0.00
0 votes

#16 - Ed Helms, Don Lemon, Weezer

Season 17 - Episode 113 - Aired 9/10/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Ed Helms, journalist Don Lemon, and a musical performance by Weezer.

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0.00
0 votes

#17 - Regina King, Nat Wolff, the Cast of “Zombieland: Double Tap,” Jimmy Eat World

Season 17 - Episode 131 - Aired 10/10/2019

Jimmy welcomes actress Regina King, actor Nat Wolff, a musical performance by Jimmy Eat World, and cast members of “Zombieland: Double Tap.”

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0.00
0 votes

#18 - Sharon Osbourne, Bill Burr, Fall Out Boy

Season 17 - Episode 114 - Aired 9/11/2019

Jimmy welcomes talk show host Sharon Osbourne, comic Bill Burr, and a musical performance by Fall Out Boy.

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0.00
0 votes

#19 - Sean Penn, Danielle Macdonald, Green Day

Season 17 - Episode 115 - Aired 9/12/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Sean Penn, actress Danielle Macdonald, and a musical performance by Green Day.

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0.00
0 votes

#20 - Anthony Anderson, Malcolm Gladwell, Melanie Martinez, Whitney Cummings, Jeff Ross, Natasha Leggero, Henry Winkler

Season 17 - Episode 116 - Aired 9/16/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Anthony Anderson, author Malcolm Gladwell, a musical performance by Melanie Martinez, and special appearances by Whitney Cummings, Jeff Ross, Natasha Leggero & Henry Winkler.

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0.00
0 votes

#21 - Chance the Rapper, Sen. Cory Booker

Season 17 - Episode 117 - Aired 9/17/2019

Jimmy welcomes a musical performance by Chance The Rapper, and Senator Cory Booker.

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0.00
0 votes

#22 - Zach Galifianakis, Lake Bell, Fitz and The Tantrums

Season 17 - Episode 118 - Aired 9/18/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, actress Lake Bell, and a musical performance by Fitz & The Tantrums.

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0.00
0 votes

#23 - Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Hugh Bonneville, Maren Morris

Season 17 - Episode 119 - Aired 9/19/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, actor Hugh Bonneville, and a musical performance by Maren Morris.

Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, Elizabeth Banks, Freddie Highmore, Cage the Elephant
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0.00
0 votes

#24 - Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, Elizabeth Banks, Freddie Highmore, Cage the Elephant

Season 17 - Episode 120 - Aired 9/23/2019

Jimmy welcomes actors Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska & Elizabeth Banks (“Charlie’s Angels”), actor Freddie Highmore, and a musical performance by Cage the Elephant.

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0.00
0 votes

#25 - Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Morgan Wallen

Season 17 - Episode 121 - Aired 9/24/2019

Jimmy welcomes actor Billy Bob Thornton (“Goliath”), actress Allison Tolman (“Emergence”), and a musical performance by Morgan Wallen.