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The Best Episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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The Best Episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 11 Episode 11 - Jimmy Kimmel Sucks
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Jimmy Kimmel Sucks

    S11:E11

    Tonight's guests are Matt Damon, Matt Damon and musical guest Matt Damon... After 10 years of "my apologies to Matt Damon; we ran out of time", Matt Damon finally hijacks tonight's episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Sucks!" and introduces his own Guillermo, his own band leader as well as musical performer, and brings along quite a few surprise star guests.

    Director:Jonathan Kimmel
    Writer:Jonathan Kimmel

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  2. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 14 Episode 110 - Natalie Portman, Usher Raymond, Jidenna, Robert Randolph
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Natalie Portman, Usher Raymond, Jidenna, Robert Randolph

    S14:E110

    Natalie Portman (A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015)); Usher (Hands of Stone (2016)). Also: Jidenna performs; Robert Randolph sits in with Cleto and the Cletones.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 16 Episode 24 - Natalie Portman; Kyrie Irving
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Natalie Portman; Kyrie Irving

    S16:E24

    Actress Natalie Portman; professional basketball player Kyrie Irving.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 17 Episode 2 - Rami Malek, Mary McCormack, music from morgxn ft. Walk The Moon
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Rami Malek, Mary McCormack, music from morgxn ft. Walk The Moon

    S17:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 17 Episode 3 - Mahershala Ali, Maura Tierney, music from Jeff Tweedy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Mahershala Ali, Maura Tierney, music from Jeff Tweedy

    S17:E3

    Mahershala Ali; and Maura Tierney. Also: Jeff Tweedy performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 17 Episode 4 - Claire Foy, Michael Irvin, music from Disturbed
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Claire Foy, Michael Irvin, music from Disturbed

    S17:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 17 Episode 6 - Ted Danson, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, music from Mitchell Tenpenny
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Ted Danson, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, music from Mitchell Tenpenny

    S17:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 18 Episode 5 - Tim Allen, Zach Woods, Saint Motel
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Tim Allen, Zach Woods, Saint Motel

    S18:E5

    Jimmy welcomes actor Tim Allen, actor Zach Woods, and a musical performance by Saint Motel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 136 - Chelsea Handler, Joey King, Megan Stalter, anees
    10.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S20:E136

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

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 51 - Jeremy Strong, Monica Barbaro, Keith Urban, Colman Domingo
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Jeremy Strong, Monica Barbaro, Keith Urban, Colman Domingo

    S23:E51

    1. Jeremy Strong ("The Apprentice") 2. Monica Barbaro ("A Complete Unknown") 3. Musical Guest: Keith Urban

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 58 - Tim Allen, Nicole Byer, Maggie Rose
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Tim Allen, Nicole Byer, Maggie Rose

    S23:E58

    Tim Allen, Nicole Byer, Maggie Rose

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 59 - Anthony Anderson, Fernanda Torres, flipturn
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Anthony Anderson, Fernanda Torres, flipturn

    S23:E59

    Anthony Anderson, Fernanda Torres, flipturn

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 60 - Don Cheadle, Leanne Morgan, Pete Yorn
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Don Cheadle, Leanne Morgan, Pete Yorn

    S23:E60

    Don Cheadle, Leanne Morgan, Pete Yorn

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 61 - Sterling K. Brown, Jayson Tatum, The Milk Carton Kids, Vera
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Sterling K. Brown, Jayson Tatum, The Milk Carton Kids, Vera

    S23:E61

    Sterling K. Brown, Jayson Tatum, The Milk Carton Kids, Vera

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  15. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 63 - James Marsden, Fortune Feimester, Hurray for the Riff Raff
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - James Marsden, Fortune Feimester, Hurray for the Riff Raff

    S23:E63

    James Marsden, Fortune Feimester, Hurray for the Riff Raff

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 66 - 1/29/2025 Wed, Rob McElhenney, Katy Perry, Musical Guest Simple Minds
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - 1/29/2025 Wed, Rob McElhenney, Katy Perry, Musical Guest Simple Minds

    S23:E66

    Rob McElhenney ("Mythic Quest"), Katy Perry, Musical Guest Simple Minds

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 68 - 2/3/2025 Mon, Harrison Ford, Ariana DeBose , My Morning Jacket
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - 2/3/2025 Mon, Harrison Ford, Ariana DeBose , My Morning Jacket

    S23:E68

    Harrison Ford ("Captain America: Brave New World"), Ariana DeBose ("Love Hurts"), Musical Guest My Morning Jacket

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 69 - 2/4/2025 Tue, Demi Moore, Gavin Rossdale, Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - 2/4/2025 Tue, Demi Moore, Gavin Rossdale, Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada

    S23:E69

    Demi Moore ("The Substance"), Gavin Rossdale ("Dinner With Gavin Rossdale"), Musical Guests Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 71 - 2/6/2025 Thu, Rob Lowe, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Mt. Joy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - 2/6/2025 Thu, Rob Lowe, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Mt. Joy

    S23:E71

    Rob Lowe ("The Floor"), Nicole Brydon Bloom ("Paradise"), Musical Guest Mt. Joy

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  20. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 72 - 2/10/2025 Mon, Zoe Saldaña, Patrick Schwarzenegger, JOHNNYSWIM featuring Tobe Nwigwe
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 2/10/2025 Mon, Zoe Saldaña, Patrick Schwarzenegger, JOHNNYSWIM featuring Tobe Nwigwe

    S23:E72

    Zoe Saldaña ("Emilia Pérez"), Patrick Schwarzenegger ("The White Lotus"), Musical Guests JOHNNYSWIM featuring Tobe Nwigwe

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 73 - 2/11/2025 Tue, Anthony Mackie, Lizzy Caplan, Bartees Strange
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - 2/11/2025 Tue, Anthony Mackie, Lizzy Caplan, Bartees Strange

    S23:E73

    Anthony Mackie ("Captain America: Brave New World"), Lizzy Caplan ("Zero Day"), Musical Guest Bartees Strange

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 77 - Conan O'Brien, Regé-Jean Page
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Conan O'Brien, Regé-Jean Page

    S23:E77

    Conan O'Brien ("The Oscars®"), Regé-Jean Page ("Black Bag")

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  23. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 78 - Mindy Kaling, Natasha Rothwell, Soccer Mommy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Mindy Kaling, Natasha Rothwell, Soccer Mommy

    S23:E78

    Mindy Kaling ("Running Point"), Natasha Rothwell ("The White Lotus"), Musical Guest Soccer Mommy

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 79 - Lionel Richie, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Aloe Blacc
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Lionel Richie, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Aloe Blacc

    S23:E79

    1. Lionel Richie ("American Idol"). 2. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos ("Live with Kelly & Mark"). 3. Musical Guest Aloe Blacc.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 23 Episode 82 - Walton Goggins, Mike Epps, Musical Guest Balu Brigada
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Walton Goggins, Mike Epps, Musical Guest Balu Brigada

    S23:E82

    Walton Goggins ("The Righteous Gemstones"), Mike Epps ("We Them Ones" stand-up comedy tour), Musical Guest Balu Brigada

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jimmy Kimmel Sucks" is the best rated episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Jonathan Kimmel and written by Jonathan Kimmel, it aired on 1/24/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Natalie Portman, Usher Raymond, Jidenna, Robert Randolph".