Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Season 18
Season 18 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 17.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 18 Progress Shield
Tiffany Haddish, Peter Weber, Pharrell Williams
Jan 6, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish, TV personality Peter Weber, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.
Rachel Brosnahan, Greta Gerwig, Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders
Jan 7, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Rachel Brosnahan, actress Greta Gerwig, and a musical performance by Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders.
John Cena, RuPaul, Dermot Kennedy
Jan 8, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor John Cena, TV host RuPaul, and a musical performance by Dermot Kennedy.
Michael B. Jordan, January Jones, Cigarettes After Sex
Jan 9, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan, actress January Jones, and a musical performance by Cigarettes After Sex.
Tim Allen, Zach Woods, Saint Motel
Jan 13, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Tim Allen, actor Zach Woods, and a musical performance by Saint Motel.
Allison Janney, Ilana Glazer, ScaryPoolParty
Jan 14, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Allison Janney, actress Ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by ScaryPoolparty.
Charlize Theron, Brian Cox, Todd Glass
Jan 15, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Charlize Theron, actor Brian Cox, and comic Todd Glass.
Al Pacino, Florence Pugh, Nicky Jam ft. Daddy Yankee
Jan 16, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Al Pacino, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Nicky Jam ft. Daddy Yankee.
Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Michael Peña, Meg Myers
Jan 20, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actresses Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin, actor Michael Peña, and a musical performance by Meg Myers.
Liv Tyler, Michael Irvin, Awkwafina, Marcus King
Jan 22, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Liv Tyler, sports commentator Michael Irvin, actress Awkwafina, and a musical performance by Marcus King.
Colin Farrell, Dave Salmoni, The Weeknd
Jan 22, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Colin Farrell, animal trainer Dave Salmoni, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
Kumail Nanjiani, Sting
Jan 23, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani plus an interview with and musical performance by Sting.
Remembering Kobe Bryant
Jan 27, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy remembers the life and friendship of Kobe Bryant.
Magic Johnson, Ben Schwartz, Charlie Wilson
Jan 28, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes retired professional basketball player Magic Johnson, actor Ben Schwartz, and a musical performance by Charlie Wilson.
Jessica Simpson, Lakeith Stanfield, Orville Peck
Jan 29, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes author Jessica Simpson, actor Lakeith Stanfield, and a musical performance by Orville Peck.
Renee Zellweger, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Caroline Polachek
Jan 30, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Renee Zellweger, rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.
Will Arnett, Eric Stonestreet, Damien Williams, Hot Country Knights
Feb 3, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes TV host Will Arnett, actor Eric Stonestreet, professional football player Damien Williams, and a musical performance by Hot Country Knights.
Al Franken, Paul Reubens, Big Thief
Feb 4, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes former Senator Al Franken, actor Paul Reubens, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Nick Kroll, Tika Sumpter, Russ
Feb 5, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Tika Sumpter, and a musical performance by Russ.
Billy Crystal, The Tenderloins, Kelsea Ballerini
Feb 6, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Billy Crystal, comic group The Tenderloins, and a musical performance by Kelsea Ballerini.
Harrison Ford, "Science Bob" Pflugfelder, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty, Sueco the Child
Feb 10, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes Harrison Ford, "Science Bob" Pflugfelder, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty, Sueco the Child. Guillermo's red carpet from last nights Oscar's.
Amy Poehler, David Sedaris, SuperM
Feb 11, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Amy Poehler, author David Sedaris, and a musical performance by SuperM.
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Lucy Hale, Andy Shauf
Feb 12, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes singers Luke Bryan, Katy Perry & Lionel Richie, actress Lucy Hale, and a musical performance by Andy Shauf.
Chris Pratt, Huey Lewis, Sam Hunt
Feb 13, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Chris Pratt, singer Huey Lewis, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Adam Schiff
Feb 24, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Rep. Adam Schiff.
Elisabeth Moss, Dan Abrams, Dustin Lynch
Feb 25, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Elisabeth Moss, author Dan Abrams, and a musical performance by Dustin Lynch.
Bob Odenkirk, Iliza Shlesinger, Soccer Mommy
Feb 26, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk, comic Iliza Shlesinger, and a musical performance by Soccer Mommy.
Mark Wahlberg, Storm Reid, Goody Grace ft. Blink-182
Feb 27, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg, actress Storm Reid, and a musical performance by Goody Grace ft. Blink-182.
Elizabeth Warren, Freddie Highmore, Tame Impala
Mar 2, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren, actor Freddie Highmore (“The Good Doctor”), and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
Ben Affleck, Justina Machado, Victoria Monét
Mar 3, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Ben Affleck (“The Way Back”), actress Justina Machado (“One Day at a Time”), and a musical performance by Victoria Monét.
Elle Fanning, Dave Burd, Local Natives
Mar 4, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Elle Fanning (“All the Bright Places”), actor Dave Burd, and a musical performance by Local Natives.
Eric Andre, Tim Robbins, Phantogram
Mar 5, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Eric Andre, actor Tim Robbins, and a musical performance by Phantogram.
Vin Diesel, Aidy Bryant, Thundercat
Mar 9, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Vin Diesel, actress Aidy Bryant, and a musical performance by Thundercat.
Emily Blunt, Jake Johnson, Christina Aguilera
Mar 10, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Jake Johnson, and a musical performance by Christina Aguilera.
David Spade, Eiza González, Grace VanderWaal
Mar 11, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor David Spade, actress Eiza González, and a musical performance by Grace VanderWaal.
Pete Buttigieg, Patrick Stewart, Tony Hale, Jhené Aiko & Miguel
Mar 12, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Pete Buttigieg welcomes actor Sir Patrick Stewart, actor Tony Hale, and a musical performance by Jhené Aiko & Miguel.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Quarantine Minilogue - Home with Kids, Trump, Tom Brady & St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 17, 2020 · 8 min
Since we aren’t doing shows right now during this Coronavirus quarantine, Jimmy has nothing to do. He’s bored and he figured some of you may be as well so he decided that he’s goin
Jimmy Kimmel's Quarantine Minilogue - Staying Normal, Guillermo's Snacks & Trump’s “Chinese Virus”
Mar 18, 2020 · 8 min
We aren’t doing shows right now during this Coronavirus quarantine, so Jimmy is shooting daily mini monologues at his house. In today’s #minilogue Jimmy talks about the United Stat
Jimmy Kimmel's Quarantine Minilogue - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Dumb Spring Breakers & Misleader Trump
Mar 19, 2020 · 15 min
Jimmy Kimmel’s Quarantine Minilogue - Formal Friday, Testy Trump & The Killers
Mar 20, 2020 · 15 min
Jimmy talks to Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci of The Killers via webchat, and they perform “Caution“ from their new album “Imploding The Mirage.
Jimmy Kimmel's Quarantine Minilogue - Stupid People, Sex Guidelines & Bill Burr
Mar 23, 2020 · 17 min
Jimmy Kimmel's Quarantine Minilogue - Trump Defies Experts, Quarantime Killers & Dave Matthews
Mar 24, 2020 · 24 min
Jimmy Kimmel's Quarantine Minilogue - Friends Trivia with Courteney Cox
Mar 25, 2020 · 17 min
Jimmy Kimmel's Quarantine Minilogue - Formal Friday with Will Arnett & Guillermo
Mar 27, 2020 · 16 min
Tracy Morgan, Jeff Tweedy
Mar 30, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Tracy Morgan and a musical performance by Jeff Tweedy.
Samuel L. Jackson, Sean Paul, Tove Lo
Mar 31, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and a musical performance by Sean Paul & Tove Lo.
Kaley Cuoco, The Marsh Family
Apr 6, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Kaley Cuoco and a musical performance by The Marsh Family.
Ellen DeGeneres, Sam Fischer
Apr 7, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes TV host Ellen DeGeneres and a musical performance by Sam Fischer.
Don Cheadle, Regina Hall, Phoebe Bridgers
Apr 9, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actors Don Cheadle & Regina Hall and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
George Stephanopoulos
Apr 14, 2020 · 43 min
Jimmy welcomes journalist George Stephanopoulos.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ed Norton
Apr 23, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and actor Ed Norton.
Elizabeth Banks, Dave Grohl
Apr 27, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and musician Dave Grohl.
Sandra Oh, Ellie Goulding
May 4, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Sandra Oh and a musical performance by Ellie Goulding.
Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick
May 6, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actors Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick.
Stephen Curry
May 14, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes professional basketball player Stephen Curry.
Janelle Monáe, Gorillaz.
May 19, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe and a musical performance by Gorillaz
Lisa Kudrow, Jacob Collier with Ty Dolla $ign & Mahalia.
May 26, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and a musical performance by Jacob Collier, Ty Dolla $ign & Mahalia
Shaquille O'Neal
Jun 2, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes former professional basketball player Shaquille O’Neal
Keke Palmer, The Clark Sisters.
Jun 11, 2020 · 45 min
Jimmy welcomes actress Keke Palmer and a musical performance by The Clark Sisters
Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Muriel Bowser
Jul 6, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Anthony Anderson welcomes actress Tracee Ellis Ross and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Anthony Anderson, D.L. Hughley, Bubba Wallace.
Jul 7, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Anthony Anderson welcomes comic D.L. Hughley and NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace
Billy Eichner, Amy Schumer, Jaime Harrison.
Jul 8, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Billy Eichner welcomes comic Amy Schumer and South Carolina senatorial hopeful Jaime Harrison
Billy Eichner, Billy Porter, Kim Petras.
Jul 9, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Billy Eichner welcomes actor Billy Porter and a musical performance by Kim Petras
Iliza Shlesinger, Laverne Cox, Margo Price.
Jul 13, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Iliza Shlesinger welcomes actress Laverne Cox and a musical performance by Margo Price
Whitney Cummings, Eric Andre, Rema
Jul 14, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Iliza Shlesinger welcomes actress Laverne Cox and a musical performance by Margo Price
Sebastian Maniscalco, Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, J.J. Watt
Jul 15, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Sebastian Maniscalco welcomes Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, and J.J. Watt
Sebastian Maniscalco, Alex Rodriguez.
Jul 16, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Sebastian Maniscalco welcomes former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez
Joel McHale, Russell Wilson, Billy Strings
Jul 20, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Joel McHale welcomes professional football player Russell Wilson and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
Nikki Glaser, Paris Hilton, Phoebe Robinson
Jul 21, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Nikki Glaser welcomes media personality Paris Hilton and comic Phoebe Robinson.
George Lopez, Willie Nelson.
Jul 22, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host George Lopez welcomes Willie Nelson
Sean Hayes, Jason Bateman
Jul 23, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Sean Hayes welcomes actor Jason Bateman
Sarah Cooper/Ben Stiller/Holly Humberstone
Aug 11, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Sarah Cooper welcomes actor Ben Stiller and a musical performance by Holly Humberstone.
Rob Lowe/Danny DeVito
Aug 12, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Rob Lowe welcomes actor Danny DeVito.
Rob Lowe/Ramy Youssef/Dawes
Aug 13, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Rob Lowe welcomes actor Ramy Youssef and a musical performance by Dawes.
Kerry Washington/Reese Witherspoon
Aug 17, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Kerry Washington welcomes actress Reese Witherspoon.
Kerry Washington/Stacey Abrams/Chloe x Halle
Aug 18, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Kerry Washington welcomes activist & author Stacey Abrams, and a musical performance by Chloe x Halle.
Ben Platt, Zendaya, Muna and The Knocks
Aug 19, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Ben Platt welcomes actress Zendaya and a musical performance by Muna & The Knocks.
Anthony Anderson, Yara Shahidi, Cori Bush, Deon Forrest
Aug 20, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Anthony Anderson welcomes actress Yara Shahidi, activist Cori Bush, and Deon Forrest sits in with Cleto & the Cletones.
David Spade, Dan Levy, Elle King
Aug 24, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host David Spade welcomes actor Dan Levy and a musical performance by Elle King.
David Spade, Lauren Lapkus, The Avett Brothers
Aug 25, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host David Spade welcomes actress Lauren Lapkus and a musical performance by The Avett Brothers.
Jason Derulo, Luke Bryan
Aug 26, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Jason Derulo welcomes singer Luke Bryan.
Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, Amber Riley.
Aug 27, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Lil Rel Howery welcomes actress Yvonne Orji and a musical performance by Amber Riley
Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley
Sep 8, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Josh Gad welcomes actress Daisy Ridley.
Brad Paisley, Rainn Wilson
Sep 9, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Brad Paisley welcomes actor Rainn Wilson.
John Legend, DJ Khaled
Sep 10, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host John Legend welcomes media personality DJ Khaled.
Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Snoh Aalegra.
Sep 11, 2020 · 45 min
Guest host Samuel L. Jackson welcomes actor John David Washington and a musical performance by Snoh Aalegra