The BEST episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 20

Every episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 20, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 20!

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
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7.67
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#1 - Charlize Theron, Elvis Costello, Juanes

Season 20 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/30/2021

Jimmy welcomes actress Charlize Theron and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & Juanes.

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7.50
2 votes

#2 - Chelsea Handler, Paris Hilton, Matteo Lane, Aespa, Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Taika Waititi

Season 20 - Episode 137 - Aired 6/29/2022

Guest host Chelsea Handler welcomes media personality Paris Hilton, comic Matteo Lane, a musical performance by Aespa, and actors Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman & Taika Waititi.

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7.00
1 votes

#3 - Ringo Starr, Simone Biles, The Doobie Brothers

Season 20 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/23/2021

Jimmy welcomes musician Ringo Starr, gymnast Simone Biles, and a musical performance by The Doobie Brothers.

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7.00
2 votes

#4 - Freddie Highmore, J.B. Smoove, Masked Wolf

Season 20 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/27/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Freddie Highmore, actor J.B. Smoove, and a musical performance by Masked Wolf.

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7.00
1 votes

#5 - Gabrielle Union, Mark Duplass, Angels & Airwaves

Season 20 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/28/2021

Jimmy welcomes actress Gabrielle Union, actor Mark Duplass, and a musical performance by Angels & Airwaves.

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7.00
2 votes

#6 - LL Cool J, Nick Robinson, Tems

Season 20 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/29/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor LL Cool J, actor Nick Robinson, and a musical performance by Tems.

Julianne Moore, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, My Morning Jacket
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7.00
2 votes

#7 - Julianne Moore, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, My Morning Jacket

Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2021

Jimmy welcomes actress Julianne Moore, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

Jeremy Renner, Olivia Rodrigo
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6.75
4 votes

#8 - Jeremy Renner, Olivia Rodrigo

Season 20 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/26/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Jeremy Renner plus an interview with and musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.

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6.50
2 votes

#9 - Salma Hayek & Kumail Nanjiani, Bleachers

Season 20 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/14/2021

Jimmy welcomes actors Salma Hayek & Kumail Nanjiani and a musical performance by Bleachers.

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#10 - RuPaul, Van Lathan Jr., Becky G

Season 20 - Episode 114 - Aired 5/24/2022

Jimmy welcomes TV host RuPaul, author Van Lathan Jr., and a musical performance by Becky G.

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#11 - Tom Hiddleston, D'Arcy Carden, Supergrass

Season 20 - Episode 113 - Aired 5/23/2022

Jimmy welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston, actress D’Arcy Carden, and a musical performance by Supergrass.

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#12 - John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Cheryl Hines, Gang of Youths

Season 20 - Episode 112 - Aired 5/18/2022

Guest hosts John Mulaney & Andy Samberg welcome actress Cheryl Hines and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.

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#13 - Jerrod Carmichael, James Hong, The Black Keys

Season 20 - Episode 111 - Aired 5/12/2022

Jimmy welcomes comic Jerrod Carmichael, actor James Hong, and a musical performance by The Black Keys.

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#14 - Dana Carvey, “Science Bob” Pflugfelder

Season 20 - Episode 110 - Aired 5/11/2022

Jimmy welcomes actor Dana Carvey and educator “Science Bob” Pflugfelder.

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#15 - Zac Efron, Alfonso Ribeiro, Parquet Courts

Season 20 - Episode 109 - Aired 5/10/2022

Jimmy welcomes actor Zac Efron, TV host Alfonso Ribeiro, and a musical performance by Parquet Courts.

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#16 - Jessica Biel, Glen Powell, St. Paul and The Broken Bones

Season 20 - Episode 108 - Aired 5/9/2022

Jimmy welcomes actress Jessica Biel, actor Glen Powell, and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

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#17 - Mike Birbiglia, Kevin Hart, Hannah Einbinder

Season 20 - Episode 107 - Aired 5/5/2022

Guest host Mike Birbiglia welcomes comic Kevin Hart, and actress Hannah Einbinder.

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#18 - NBA Finals Game Night: Chris Evans

Season 20 - Episode 124 - Aired 6/10/2022

Actor Chris Evans and professional basketball players DeAndre Jordan, Khris Middleton, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Malik Monk.

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#19 - Mike Birbiglia, Ewan McGregor, Ben Schwartz, The Head and the Heart

Season 20 - Episode 106 - Aired 5/4/2022

Guest host Mike Birbiglia welcomes actor Ewan McGregor, actor Ben Schwartz, and a musical performance by The Head & the Heart.

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#20 - Seth MacFarlane, Jay Ellis, Def Leppard

Season 20 - Episode 115 - Aired 5/25/2022

Jimmy welcomes actor Seth MacFarlane, actor Jay Ellis, and a musical performance by Def Leppard.

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#21 - Rose Byrne, The Miz, Sebastián Yatra

Season 20 - Episode 116 - Aired 5/26/2022

Jimmy welcomes rose Byrne, The Miz, and a musical performance by Sebastián Yatra.

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#22 - Bill Burr, Moses Ingram, Trixie Mattel, Shakey Graves

Season 20 - Episode 117 - Aired 5/31/2022

Jimmy welcomes comic Bill Burr, actress Moses Ingram, and a musical performance by Trixie Mattel & Shakey Graves.

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#23 - Queen Latifah, Danny Ramirez, Pusha T

Season 20 - Episode 119 - Aired 6/2/2022

Jimmy welcomes actress Queen Latifah, actor Danny Ramirez, and a musical performance by Pusha T.

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#24 - Andy Garcia, Betty Gilpin, Angel Olsen

Season 20 - Episode 121 - Aired 6/6/2022

Jimmy welcomes actor Andy Garcia, actress Betty Gilpin, and a musical performance by Angel Olsen.

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#25 - Joe Biden, Jack Johnson

Season 20 - Episode 123 - Aired 6/8/2022

Jimmy welcomes president Joe Biden and a musical performance by Jack Johnson.