The episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that aired on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, attracted approximately 6.26 million viewers through traditional television, according to preliminary Nielsen data. This was a significant increase, about four times higher than the show's average audience during the 2024-2025 season. The episode was not available on some ABC affiliates, affecting about 23% of U.S. TV households, but the total audience including streaming and social media views is likely higher. Kimmel's monologue has also generated over 26 million views across YouTube and various social platforms, underscoring the broad interest in the show that night. The episode achieved the highest ratings for a regularly scheduled episode of the show in over a decade among adults aged 18-49, a key demographic for advertisers.
