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The Best Episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 21

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  1. 6.9/10(23 votes)

    #1 - David Letterman, Tracy Morgan

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    S21:E2

    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

    S21:E31

    Amy Adams, Maya Rudolph, Jenna Ortega, Bush

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  11. 6.1/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Kumail Nanjiani, Pink

    S21:E32

    Kumail Nanjiani, Pink

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  12. 6.1/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Billy Crystal, Kate Berlant

    S21:E37

    Billy Crystal, Kate Berlant, Camilo

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  13. 6.0/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Jason Bateman, Action Bronson

    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

    S21:E27

    Bill Maher, George Conway, Breland

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  15. 5.8/10(19 votes)

    #15 - John Boyega; Tyler James Williams; Weezer

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    S21:E4

    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

    S21:E8

    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

    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

    S21:E39

    Don Cheadle, Zoey Deutch, Chris Isaak

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  25. 5.6/10(15 votes)

    #25 - George Lopez, Haley Lu Richardson

    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".