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: 4/27/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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#1 - Sean Hayes, Natalie Portman, B. Scott, Meghan Trainor ft. Teddy Swims

Season 20 - Episode 134 - Aired 6/24/2022

Guest host Sean Hayes welcomes actress Natalie Portman, TV personality B. Scott, and a musical performance by Meghan Trainor & Teddy Swims.

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#2 - Anthony Anderson, Elizabeth Banks, Gabby Windey, Rachel Recchia, CAAMP

Season 20 - Episode 139 - Aired 7/11/2022

Guest host Anthony Anderson welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks, TV personalities Gabby Windey & Rachel Recchia, and a musical performance by CAAMP.

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Mark Rober, Demi Lovato, “Science Bob” Pflugfelder
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#3 - Mark Rober, Demi Lovato, “Science Bob” Pflugfelder

Season 20 - Episode 142 - Aired 7/14/2022

Guest host Mark Rober welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Demi Lovato, and educator “Science Bob” Pflugfelder.

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David Alan Grier, Jamie Foxx, Abbi Jacobson, The Shins
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#4 - David Alan Grier, Jamie Foxx, Abbi Jacobson, The Shins

Season 20 - Episode 149 - Aired 8/10/2022

Guest host David Alan Grier welcomes actor Jamie Foxx, actress Abbi Jacobson, and a musical performance by The Shins.

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#5 - NBA Finals Game Night: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez

Season 20 - Episode 128 - Aired 6/16/2022

Actors Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.

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#6 - Martin Lawrence, James Burrows, Bartees Strange

Season 20 - Episode 130 - Aired 6/17/2022

Jimmy welcomes actor Martin Lawrence, TV director James Burrows, and a musical performance by Bartees Strange.

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#7 - Halle Berry, Elle Fanning, Little Simz

Season 20 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/15/2021

Jimmy welcomes actress Halle Berry, actress Elle Fanning, and a musical performance by Little Simz.

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#8 - 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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#9 - J.B. Smoove, Chrissy Teigen, Mike Epps, Aminé

Season 20 - Episode 40 - Aired 12/7/2021

Guest host J.B. Smoove welcomes model Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Epps, and a musical performance by Aminé.

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#10 - 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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#11 - Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Idles

Season 20 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/3/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Dwayne Johnson, actress Gal Gadot, and a musical performance by Idles.

Lamorne Morris, Dave Franco, Trevante Rhodes, Tedeschi Trucks Band
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#12 - Lamorne Morris, Dave Franco, Trevante Rhodes, Tedeschi Trucks Band

Season 20 - Episode 155 - Aired 8/22/2022

Guest host Lamorne Morris welcomes actor Dave Franco, actor Trevante Rhodes, and a musical performance by Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Nicole Byer, Heidi Klum, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Seventeen
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#13 - Nicole Byer, Heidi Klum, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Seventeen

Season 20 - Episode 154 - Aired 8/18/2022

Guest host Nicole Byer welcomes model Heidi Klum, actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and a musical performance by Seventeen.

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#14 - Sean Hayes, Joe Manganiello, Aisling Bea, Eddie Benjamin

Season 20 - Episode 132 - Aired 6/21/2022

Guest host Sean Hayes welcomes actor Joe Manganiello, actress Aisling Bea, and a musical performance by Eddie Benjamin.

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#15 - Chelsea Handler, Joey King, Megan Stalter, anees

Season 20 - Episode 135 - Aired 6/27/2022

Guest host Chelsea Handler welcomes actress Joey King, actress Megan Stalter, and a musical performance by Anees.

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#16 - Chelsea Handler, Simu Liu, Atsuko Okatsuka, Jelly Roll

Season 20 - Episode 136 - Aired 6/28/2022

Guest host Chelsea Handler welcomes actor Simu Liu, comic Atsuko Okatsuka, and a musical performance by Jelly Roll.

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#17 - Chelsea Handler, Taron Egerton, Kelsea Ballerini

Season 20 - Episode 138 - Aired 6/30/2022

Guest host Chelsea Handler welcomes actor Taron Egerton, plus an interview with and musical performance by Kelsea Ballerini.

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#18 - Anthony Anderson, Steven Yeun, Wiz Khalifa, Hot Milk

Season 20 - Episode 140 - Aired 7/12/2022

Guest host Anthony Anderson welcomes actor Steven Yeun, rapper Wiz Khalifa, and a musical performance by Hot Milk.

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#19 - Anthony Anderson, Henry Winkler, Marcus Scribner, Sean Paul ft. Gwen Stefani

Season 20 - Episode 141 - Aired 7/13/2022

Guest host Anthony Anderson welcomes actor Henry Winkler, actor Marcus Scribner, and a musical performance by Sean Paul ft. Gwen Stefani.

Dana Carvey, David Spade, Maria Bakalova, Whitney
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#20 - Dana Carvey, David Spade, Maria Bakalova, Whitney

Season 20 - Episode 144 - Aired 7/19/2022

Guest host Dana Carvey welcomes actor David Spade, actress Maria Bakalova, and a musical performance by Whitney.

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#21 - NBA Finals Game Night: Adam Sandler

Season 20 - Episode 118 - Aired 6/2/2022

Actor Adam Sandler and professional basketball player Boban Marjanovic.

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#22 - NBA Finals Game Night: Dax Shepard

Season 20 - Episode 120 - Aired 6/5/2022

Actor Dax Shepard and professional basketball player Darius Garland.

NBA Finals Game Night: Samuel L. Jackson
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#23 - NBA Finals Game Night: Samuel L. Jackson

Season 20 - Episode 126 - Aired 6/13/2022

Actor Samuel L. Jackson.

Nicole Byer, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, Father John Misty
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#24 - Nicole Byer, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, Father John Misty

Season 20 - Episode 153 - Aired 8/17/2022

Guest host Nicole Byer welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza, actress Sasheer Zamata, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

Simu Liu, Mandy Moore, Jimmy O. Yang, Amelia Moore
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#25 - Simu Liu, Mandy Moore, Jimmy O. Yang, Amelia Moore

Season 20 - Episode 157 - Aired 8/24/2022

Guest host Simu Liu welcomes actress Mandy Moore, actor Jimmy O. Yang, and a musical performance by Amelia Moore.