‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Returned on Tuesday to 6.26 Million Total Viewers on Broadcast, According to Initial Live+Same Day Measurement

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• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” returned to Late Night on Tuesday with 6.26 Million Total Viewers, despite significant preemptions across 23% of U.S. TV households.

• Among Adults 18-49, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” earned a 0.87 rating, representing the show’s highest regularly scheduled episode in over 10 years — since 3/12/15.

• In addition to linear ratings, the monologue has garnered more than 26 million views across YouTube and social platforms.

Editor’s Notes:

• With significant preemptions, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” did not air in 23% of U.S. TV households.
• Initial data does not include streaming.

Source: Nielsen Preliminary Fast National Live+Same Day Program Ratings for 9/23/25. Talkwalker Social Content Ratings.   

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