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Every episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 21!

The Best Episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 21

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  1. 6.9/10(23 votes)

    #1 - David Letterman, Tracy Morgan

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    S21:E6

    Jimmy welcomes TV host David Letterman and actor Tracy Morgan.

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  2. 6.4/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Keanu Reeves, Judd Apatow, Phoenix

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    S21:E12

    Keanu Reeves ("BRZRKR: Vol. 2"), Judd Apatow ("Bros"), Musical Guests Phoenix

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  3. 6.4/10(16 votes)

    #3 - David Spade, FLO, Mookie Betts

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    S21:E13

    Actor David Spade (podcast series, "Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade"); professional baseball player Mookie Betts (documentary "Jackie Robinson: Get to the Bag", Los Angeles Dodgers); Flo performs.

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  4. 6.4/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Duran Duran

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    S21:E20

    Actresses Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright ("Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"); Duran Duran performs.

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  5. 6.3/10(21 votes)

    #5 - George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Omar Apollo

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    S21:E17

    Actors George Clooney and Julia Roberts ("Ticket to Paradise"); Omar Apollo performs.

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  6. 6.3/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Margot Robbie, Jeremy Allen White

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    S21:E46

    Margot Robbie, Jeremy Allen White, the White Buffalo

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  7. 6.2/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Charlize Theron, Lewis Hamilton, Armani White

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    S21:E19

    Actress Charlize Theron; race car driver Lewis Hamilton; Armani White performs.

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  8. 6.1/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Johnny Knoxville; Olivia Cooke; BLACKPINK

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    S21:E1

    Jimmy welcomes guests Johnny Knoxville and Olivia Cooke. Musical performance by BLACKPINK.

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  9. 6.1/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Kathy Griffin; Chad Kroeger and JT Parr; Madison Cunningham

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    Jimmy welcomes guests Kathy Griffin, and Chad Kroeger and JT Parr. Musical performance by Madison Cunningham.

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  10. 6.1/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Amy Adams, Maya Rudolph, Jenna Ortega

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    S21:E31

    Amy Adams, Maya Rudolph, Jenna Ortega, Bush

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  11. 6.1/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Kumail Nanjiani, Pink

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    S21:E32

    Kumail Nanjiani, Pink

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  12. 6.1/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Billy Crystal, Kate Berlant

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    S21:E37

    Billy Crystal, Kate Berlant, Camilo

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  13. 6.0/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Jason Bateman, Action Bronson

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    S21:E9

    Jimmy welcomes actor Jason Bateman and a musical performance by Action Bronson.

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  14. 5.9/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Bill Maher, George Conway

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    S21:E27

    Bill Maher, George Conway, Breland

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  15. 5.8/10(19 votes)

    #15 - John Boyega; Tyler James Williams; Weezer

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    S21:E3

    Jimmy welcomes guests John Boyega and Tyler James Williams. Musical performance by Weezer

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  16. 5.8/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Jamie Lee Curtis, Lucas Bravo, Midland, Jon Pardi

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    S21:E15

    Actress Jamie Lee Curtis; actor Lucas Bravo; Midland and Jon Pardi perform.

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  17. 5.7/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Norman Reedus, Danielle Deadwyler, Miranda Lambert

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    S21:E11

    Jimmy welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Danielle Deadwyler, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

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  18. 5.7/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Josh Gad, Pamela Adlon, Ariel Elias

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    S21:E18

    Actor Josh Gad; actress Pamela Adlon; comic Ariel Elias.

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  19. 5.7/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Will Ferrell, Colson "Machine Gun Kelly" Baker

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    S21:E42

    Will Ferrell, Colson "Machine Gun Kelly" Baker, the Linda Lindas

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  20. 5.7/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Seth Rogen, Diego Calva

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    S21:E48

    Seth Rogen, Diego Calva, Aoife O'Donovan featuring Allison Russell

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  21. 5.6/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Allison Janney; Chris Estrada; Frankie Quiñones; Yung Gravy

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    Jimmy welcomes guests Allison Janney, Chris Estrada, and Frankie Quiñones. Musical performance by Yung Gravy.

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  22. 5.6/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Ben Stiller, Desus Nice, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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    Jimmy welcomes producer Ben Stiller, TV personality Desus Nice, and a musical performance by Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

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  23. 5.6/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Charlie Hunnam, Iliza Shlesinger, NAV, Don Toliver

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    S21:E10

    Charlie Hunnam ("Shantaram"), Iliza Shlesinger ("All Things Aside"), Musical Guests NAV feat. Don Toliver

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  24. 5.6/10(15 votes)

    #24 - Don Cheadle, Zoey Deutch

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    S21:E39

    Don Cheadle, Zoey Deutch, Chris Isaak

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  25. 5.6/10(15 votes)

    #25 - George Lopez, Haley Lu Richardson

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    S21:E40

    George Lopez, Haley Lu Richardson, Madi Diaz

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"David Letterman, Tracy Morgan" is the best rated episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" season 21. It scored 6.9/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/27/2022. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Keanu Reeves, Judd Apatow, Phoenix".