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: 6/22/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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8.00
1 votes

#1 - Sam Rockwell, Beto O'Rourke, Death Cab for Cutie

Season 20 - Episode 165 - Aired 9/15/2022

Jimmy welcomes actor Sam Rockwell, Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke (D), and a musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie.

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8.00
1 votes

#2 - 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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7.67
3 votes

#3 - 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

#4 - 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.

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7.50
2 votes

#5 - 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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7.00
1 votes

#6 - Quinta Brunson, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Kane Brown

Season 20 - Episode 164 - Aired 9/14/2022

Jimmy welcomes actress Quinta Brunson, actor Ismael Cruz Córdova, and a musical performance by Kane Brown.

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7.00
1 votes

#7 - Kristen Stewart, Jake Johnson, Tinashe

Season 20 - Episode 79 - Aired 3/15/2022

Jimmy welcomes actress Kristen Stewart, actor Jake Johnson, and a musical performance by Tinashe.

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7.00
1 votes

#8 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brian Cox, Sebastián Yatra

Season 20 - Episode 78 - Aired 3/14/2022

Jimmy welcomes composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Brian Cox, and a musical performance by Sebastián Yatra.

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7.00
1 votes

#9 - RuPaul, Drew Michael

Season 20 - Episode 44 - Aired 12/14/2021

Jimmy welcomes TV personality RuPaul and comedian Drew Michael.

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7.00
1 votes

#10 - Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Black Pumas

Season 20 - Episode 43 - Aired 12/13/2021

Jimmy welcomes actors Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch & Jacob Batalon, and a musical performance by Black Pumas.

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7.00
1 votes

#11 - Will Forte, Lily Collins, Isaiah Rashad ft. SZA

Season 20 - Episode 42 - Aired 12/9/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Will Forte, actress Lily Collins, and a musical performance by Isaiah Rashad featuring SZA.

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7.00
1 votes

#12 - Rob McElhenney, Ariana DeBose, Sting

Season 20 - Episode 41 - Aired 12/8/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Rob McElhenney, actress Ariana DeBose, and a musical performance by Sting.

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7.00
1 votes

#13 - Jon Bernthal, Michelle Young, Parker McCollum

Season 20 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/23/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Jon Bernthal, bachelorette Michelle Young (“The Bachelorette”), and a musical performance by Parker McCollum.

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7.00
1 votes

#14 - Sandra Bullock, Bill Burr, Lizzy McAlpine

Season 20 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/22/2021

Jimmy welcomes actress Sandra Bullock, comic Bill Burr, and a musical performance by Lizzy McAlpine.

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7.00
1 votes

#15 - Tom Hanks, June Diane Raphael

Season 20 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/2/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Tom Hanks and actress June Diane Raphael.

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7.00
1 votes

#16 - Tessa Thompson, Mark Rober & MrBeast, Lainey Wilson

Season 20 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/1/2021

Jimmy welcomes actress Tessa Thompson, YouTubers Mark Rober & MrBeast, and a musical performance by Lainey Wilson.

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7.00
1 votes

#17 - Regina King, Lenny Clarke, The Kid Laroi

Season 20 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/28/2021

Jimmy welcomes actress Regina King, actor Lenny Clarke, and a musical performance by The Kid Laroi.

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7.00
1 votes

#18 - Dan Levy, Rüfüs Du Sol

Season 20 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/27/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Dan Levy and a musical performance by Rüfüs Du Sol.

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7.00
2 votes

#19 - 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.

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7.00
2 votes

#20 - 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

#21 - 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
1 votes

#22 - Ryan Reynolds, Science Bob, Ryan Hurd, Maren Morris

Season 20 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/10/2021

Jimmy welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, Science Bob, and a musical performance by Ryan Hurd & Maren Morris.

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

#23 - 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

#24 - 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

#25 - Serena Williams, J. Balvin

Season 20 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/4/2021

Jimmy welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by J. Balvin.