Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

5.3
Yr 2003
Status Returning Series
Talk Comedy
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Overview

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 72 /100

When Jimmy Kimmel Live! debuted on ABC in 2003, it experienced a difficult start. The late-night talk show faced sluggish initial interest, plagued by low viewership ratings and a noticeable struggle to book prominent celebrity guests in its late 12:05 a.m. timeslot.

Despite its rocky beginnings, the show carved out a durable niche as a quirky alternative to traditional late-night programs. It eventually established itself as a cultural mainstay by capitalizing on viral comedy bits and fan-favorite recurring segments, such as "Mean Tweets," "This Week in Unnecessary Censorship," and its long-running joke regarding Matt Damon.

“The show was slow to take off, initially suffering from low ratings and difficulty attracting guests...”

“Starting out as a quirky alternative to the old guard, it was able to hold its own, and received viral attention for some of its sketches...”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

Since its debut in 2003, this late-night talk show has built its identity on a mix of irreverent comedy and celebrity interaction. The program balances the traditional talk show format with a specific brand of humor that often leans into absurdity and unconventional segments. Jimmy Kimmel anchors the production, managing a rotation of guests that ranges from industry icons to musicians like Huey Lewis.

The show maintains a consistent presence as a source of both informative interviews and planned comedy sketches. It treats the late-night slot as a space to test ideas that prioritize reactions over polished presentation. By oscillating between factual segments and humorous interactions with recurring figures like Guillermo Rodriguez, the series sustains an energy that feels improvised even during its most structured moments.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 1
Longest run 3337 eps
Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel
as Self - Host
3337 episodes
Guillermo Rodriguez
Guillermo Rodriguez
as Self
783 episodes
Martin Short
Martin Short
as Self - Guest
9 episodes
Jamie Kennedy
Jamie Kennedy
as Self - Guest
8 episodes
Zendaya
Zendaya
as Self - Guest
8 episodes
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria
as Self - Guest
12 episodes
Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson
as Self - Guest
8 episodes
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson
as Self - Guest
10 episodes
Show 67 more
George López as Self - Guest 9 episodes Fred Willard as Self 11 episodes Kathy Griffin as Self - Guest 19 episodes Method Man as Self 8 episodes Ben Affleck as Self - Guest 8 episodes Patton Oswalt as Self - Guest 18 episodes Andy Dick as Self 9 episodes Kathie Lee Gifford as Self - Guest Co-Host 9 episodes Fortune Feimster as Self - Guest 9 episodes Anthony Anderson as Self - Guest Host 40 episodes Joel McHale as Self 9 episodes Jeff Ross as Self - Guest 9 episodes Henry Winkler as Self - Guest 8 episodes Don Cheadle as Self - Guest 10 episodes Zooey Deschanel as Self - Guest 8 episodes Mike Birbiglia as Self - Guest 8 episodes Diego Luna as Self - Guest 9 episodes Charlize Theron as Self 11 episodes Kelly Ripa as Self 8 episodes Jessica Alba as Self - Guest 8 episodes Johnny Knoxville as Self - Guest 11 episodes Sarah Silverman as Self 17 episodes David Spade as Self - Guest 11 episodes Seth Rogen as Self - Guest 14 episodes Bob Odenkirk as Self - Guest Co-Host 14 episodes Mike Epps as Self 9 episodes Michael Irvin as Self 9 episodes Selena Gomez as Self - Guest 9 episodes George Clooney as Self - Guest 8 episodes Jeff Goldblum as Self 9 episodes Kerry Washington as Self - Guest 10 episodes Billy Crystal as Self - Guest 9 episodes James Adomian as Mike Lindell 13 episodes Matthew Fox as Self 9 episodes Will Arnett as Self - Guest 14 episodes Snoop Dogg as Self 12 episodes Sean Hayes as Self - Guest 8 episodes Dax Shepard as Self - Guest 9 episodes Samuel L. Jackson as Self - Guest 9 episodes David Cross as Self - Guest Co-Host 9 episodes Emily Blunt as Self 15 episodes Nicole Byer as Self - Guest 11 episodes Mike Tyson as Self 10 episodes Wanda Sykes as Self 14 episodes Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Self - Guest 10 episodes David Alan Grier as Self - Guest Co-Host 15 episodes Julie Bowen as Self - Guest 9 episodes Jason Bateman as Self - Guest 10 episodes Zach Galifianakis as Self 8 episodes Harrison Ford as Self - Guest 8 episodes Ted Danson as Self 9 episodes Matt Damon as Self 8 episodes Adam Carolla as Self 14 episodes Tracy Morgan as Self 11 episodes Magic Johnson as Self - Guest 9 episodes Tom Hanks as Self - Guest 8 episodes Jelly Roll as Self 9 episodes John Cena as Self - Guest 9 episodes Dwayne Johnson as Self - Guest 12 episodes Tiffany Haddish as Self - Guest Host 15 episodes Brad Paisley as Self - Musical Guest 10 episodes Josh Meyers as Gavin Newsom 10 episodes Nick Offerman as Self - Guest 9 episodes Robert Downey Jr. as Self - Guest 9 episodes Sofía Vergara as Self - Guest 13 episodes Slash as Self - Musical Guest 13 episodes Donald Trump as Self (archive footage) 18 episodes
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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
January 26, 2003
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
212