The WORST episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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

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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#1 - Rob Lowe, Ramy Youssef, Dawes

Season 18 - Episode 108 - Aired 8/13/2020

Guest host Rob Lowe welcomes actor Ramy Youssef and a musical performance by Dawes.

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#2 - Billy Eichner, Billy Porter, Kim Petras

Season 18 - Episode 96 - Aired 7/9/2020

Guest host Billy Eichner welcomes actor Billy Porter and a musical performance by Kim Petras.

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#3 - Iliza Shlesinger, Laverne Cox, Margo Price

Season 18 - Episode 97 - Aired 7/13/2020

Guest host Iliza Shlesinger welcomes actress Laverne Cox and a musical performance by Margo Price.

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#4 - Whitney Cummings, Eric Andre, Rema

Season 18 - Episode 98 - Aired 7/14/2020

Guest host Whitney Cummings welcomes comic Eric Andre and a musical performance by Rema.

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#5 - Sebastian Maniscalco, Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, J.J. Watt

Season 18 - Episode 99 - Aired 7/15/2020

Guest host Sebastian Maniscalco welcomes Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, and J.J. Watt.

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#6 - Sebastian Maniscalco, Alex Rodriguez

Season 18 - Episode 100 - Aired 7/16/2020

Guest host Sebastian Maniscalco welcomes former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez.

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#7 - Joel McHale, Russell Wilson, Billy Strings

Season 18 - Episode 101 - Aired 7/20/2020

Guest host Joel McHale welcomes professional football player Russell Wilson and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

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#8 - Nikki Glaser, Paris Hilton, Phoebe Robinson

Season 18 - Episode 102 - Aired 7/21/2020

Guest host Nikki Glaser welcomes media personality Paris Hilton and comic Phoebe Robinson.

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#9 - George Lopez, Willie Nelson

Season 18 - Episode 103 - Aired 7/22/2020

Guest host George Lopez welcomes Willie Nelson.

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#10 - Sean Hayes, Jason Bateman

Season 18 - Episode 104 - Aired 7/23/2020

Guest host Sean Hayes welcomes actor Jason Bateman.

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#11 - Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani

Season 18 - Episode 105 - Aired 8/10/2020

Guest host Dua Lipa welcomes singer Gwen Stefani.

Sarah Cooper, Ben Stiller, Holly Humberstone
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#12 - Sarah Cooper, Ben Stiller, Holly Humberstone

Season 18 - Episode 106 - Aired 8/11/2020

Guest host Sarah Cooper welcomes actor Ben Stiller and a musical performance by Holly Humberstone.

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#13 - Rob Lowe, Danny DeVito

Season 18 - Episode 107 - Aired 8/12/2020

Guest host Rob Lowe welcomes actor Danny DeVito.

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#14 - Billy Eichner, Amy Schumer, Jaime Harrison

Season 18 - Episode 95 - Aired 7/8/2020

Guest host Billy Eichner welcomes comic Amy Schumer and South Carolina senatorial hopeful Jaime Harrison.

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#15 - Kerry Washington, Reese Witherspoon

Season 18 - Episode 109 - Aired 8/17/2020

Guest host Kerry Washington welcomes actress Reese Witherspoon.

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#16 - Kerry Washington, Stacey Abrams, Chloe x Halle

Season 18 - Episode 110 - Aired 8/18/2020

Guest host Kerry Washington welcomes activist & author Stacey Abrams, and a musical performance by Chloe x Halle.

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#17 - Ben Platt, Zendaya, Muna and The Knocks

Season 18 - Episode 111 - Aired 8/19/2020

Guest host Ben Platt welcomes actress Zendaya and a musical performance by Muna & The Knocks.

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#18 - Anthony Anderson, Yara Shahidi, Cori Bush, Deon Forrest

Season 18 - Episode 112 - Aired 8/20/2020

Guest host Anthony Anderson welcomes actress Yara Shahidi, activist Cori Bush, and Deon Forrest sits in with Cleto & the Cletones.

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#19 - David Spade, Dan Levy, Elle King

Season 18 - Episode 113 - Aired 8/24/2020

Guest host David Spade welcomes actor Dan Levy and a musical performance by Elle King.

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#20 - David Spade, Lauren Lapkus, The Avett Brothers

Season 18 - Episode 114 - Aired 8/25/2020

Guest host David Spade welcomes actress Lauren Lapkus and a musical performance by The Avett Brothers.

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#21 - Jason Derulo, Luke Bryan

Season 18 - Episode 115 - Aired 8/26/2020

Guest host Jason Derulo welcomes singer Luke Bryan.

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#22 - Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, Amber Riley

Season 18 - Episode 116 - Aired 8/27/2020

Guest host Lil Rel Howery welcomes actress Yvonne Orji and a musical performance by Amber Riley.

Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley
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#23 - Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley

Season 18 - Episode 117 - Aired 9/8/2020

Guest host Josh Gad welcomes actress Daisy Ridley.

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#24 - Brad Paisley, Rainn Wilson

Season 18 - Episode 118 - Aired 9/9/2020

Guest host Brad Paisley welcomes actor Rainn Wilson.

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#25 - John Legend, DJ Khaled

Season 18 - Episode 119 - Aired 9/10/2020

Guest host John Legend welcomes media personality DJ Khaled.