Jimmy Kimmel's show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had approximately 6.26 to 6.3 million viewers last night, September 23, 2025. This episode marked his return after a suspension and became the most-watched regularly scheduled episode in over a decade for the show. Despite a blackout in about 23% of U.S. TV households due to some ABC affiliates not airing the program, the viewership was more than three times the show's usual audience, which averages around 1.4 to 1.6 million. The show also achieved its highest ratings in the key adult 18-49 demographic in over ten years, with a rating of 0.87. Furthermore, Kimmel's opening monologue alone amassed over 26 million views on YouTube and social media platforms, reflecting significant online engagement as well.
