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The Best Episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20

Every episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 1 - Seth MacFarlane, Brendan Hunt, The Lumineers
    5.2/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Seth MacFarlane, Brendan Hunt, The Lumineers

    S20:E1

    Jimmy welcomes actor Seth MacFarlane, actor Brendan Hunt, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 2 - Billy Bob Thornton, Fred Savage, St. Vincent
    4.3/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Billy Bob Thornton, Fred Savage, St. Vincent

    S20:E2

    Jimmy welcomes actor Billy Bob Thornton, actor Fred Savage, and a musical performance by St. Vincent.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 3 - Julianne Moore, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, My Morning Jacket
    4.4/10(17 votes)

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

    S20:E3

    Jimmy welcomes actress Julianne Moore and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 4 - Ringo Starr, Simone Biles, The Doobie Brothers
    4.4/10(17 votes)

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

    S20:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 5 - Freddie Highmore, J. B. Smoove, Masked Wolf
    4.8/10(15 votes)

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

    S20:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 6 - Gabrielle Union, Mark Duplass, Angels & Airwaves
    4.8/10(15 votes)

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

    S20:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 7 - LL Cool J, Nick Robinson, Tems
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    #7 - LL Cool J, Nick Robinson, Tems

    S20:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 8 - Charlize Theron, Elvis Costello, Juanes
    4.1/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Charlize Theron, Elvis Costello, Juanes

    S20:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 9 - John Stamos, Russell Westbrook, Alice Merton
    5.7/10(17 votes)

    #9 - John Stamos, Russell Westbrook, Alice Merton

    S20:E9

    Jimmy welcomes John Stamos, actor Russell Westbrook and a musical performance by Alice Merton.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 10 - Rami Malek, Melissa Benoist, Old Dominion
    4.8/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Rami Malek, Melissa Benoist, Old Dominion

    S20:E10

    Jimmy welcomes actor Rami Malek, actress Melissa Benoist, and a musical performance by Old Dominion.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 11 - Daniel Craig, Eric Wareheim, X Ambassadors
    5.8/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Daniel Craig, Eric Wareheim, X Ambassadors

    S20:E11

    Jimmy welcomes actor Daniel Craig, author Eric Wareheim, and a musical performance by X Ambassadors.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 12 - Ellen Pompeo, Henry Winkler, Billy Idol
    4.8/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Ellen Pompeo, Henry Winkler, Billy Idol

    S20:E12

    Jimmy welcomes actress Ellen Pompeo, actor Henry Winkler, and a musical performance by Billy Idol.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 13 - Martin Short, Jonathan Majors, Walk the Moon
    5.0/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Martin Short, Jonathan Majors, Walk the Moon

    S20:E13

    Jimmy welcomes actor Martin Short, actor Jonathan Majors, and a musical performance by Walk the Moon.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 14 - Larry David, David Chang, Phoebe Bridgers
    4.8/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Larry David, David Chang, Phoebe Bridgers

    S20:E14

    Jimmy welcomes actor Larry David, TV personality David Chang, and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 15 - Billie Eilish, Zach Galifianakis
    4.8/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Billie Eilish, Zach Galifianakis

    S20:E15

    Jimmy welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish, and actor Zach Galifianakis.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 16 - Salma Hayek and Kumail Nanjiani; Bleachers
    5.7/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Salma Hayek and Kumail Nanjiani; Bleachers

    S20:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 17 - Tracy Morgan, Penn Badgley, Billy Strings
    5.6/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Tracy Morgan, Penn Badgley, Billy Strings

    S20:E17

    Jimmy welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, actor Penn Badgley, and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 18 - Jeremy Renner, Olivia Rodrigo
    5.0/10(16 votes)

    #18 - Jeremy Renner, Olivia Rodrigo

    S20:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 19 - Dan Levy, Rüfüs Du Sol
    4.6/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Dan Levy, Rüfüs Du Sol

    S20:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 20 - Regina King, Lenny Clarke, The Kid Laroi
    4.6/10(14 votes)

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

    S20:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 21 - Tessa Thompson, Mark Rober & MrBeast, Lainey Wilson
    4.5/10(14 votes)

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

    S20:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 22 - Tom Hanks, June Diane Raphael
    4.8/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Tom Hanks, June Diane Raphael

    S20:E22

    Jimmy welcomes actor Tom Hanks and actress June Diane Raphael.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 23 - Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Idles
    5.0/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Idles

    S20:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 24 - Serena Williams, J. Balvin
    4.8/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Serena Williams, J. Balvin

    S20:E24

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

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 20 Episode 25 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Kal Penn, Hardy
    4.8/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Kal Penn, Hardy

    S20:E25

    Jimmy welcomes actress Gwyneth Paltrow, actor Kal Penn, and a musical performance by Hardy.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Seth MacFarlane, Brendan Hunt, The Lumineers" is the best rated episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" season 20. It scored 5.2/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2021. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Billy Bob Thornton, Fred Savage, St. Vincent".