ABC’s Emmy Award-winning late-night program Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to air new episodes each weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST during the week of May 25 through May 29, with the lineup of guests, comedians, chefs and musical performances featuring a mix of entertainment, celebrity interviews and human-interest segments. The show continues its long-running format of pairing monologue comedy and recurring bits with appearances from actors, musicians, athletes and other notable figures.
The scheduled episodes begin on Monday, May 25, with RuPaul promoting Stop! That! Train! and Sarah Sherman appearing to discuss Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh. Musical guest Ecca Vandal is also slated to perform. The May 25 episode reflects the series’ usual blend of pop culture conversation and live music.
On Tuesday, May 26, the show is scheduled to welcome Emily Blunt, who will appear in connection with Disclosure Day. She will be joined by chef José Andrés, who is promoting Spain My Way: Eat, Drink, and Cook Like a Spaniard. The episode highlights a combination of entertainment and culinary expertise, a recurring feature of the program’s varied guest list.
Wednesday, May 27, will feature Jennifer Lopez, who is expected to appear in support of Office Romance. Also scheduled is comedian Josh Johnson, who will discuss Josh Johnson: Symphony. Musical guest Stella Lefty is set to perform, adding another live music segment to the week’s broadcast lineup.
On Thursday, May 28, the show is slated to include actor and writer Dan Levy, who will appear in connection with Big Mistakes. He will be joined by Lamorne Morris, who is promoting Spider-Noir. Musical guest She & Him is also scheduled for the episode, continuing the week’s mix of conversation and performance.
Friday’s broadcast, listed as Friday, May 29 with an original air date of 5/26/26, is currently scheduled to repeat the Tuesday episode featuring Emily Blunt and chef José Andrés. The repeat listing indicates that the show’s lineup may be subject to change, a common note for late-night programming.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! remains one of ABC’s signature late-night offerings, combining celebrity interviews, topical comedy, and music performances. The series has built its identity around a fast-moving format that reflects current entertainment trends and presents a broad range of guests across film, television, comedy, music and lifestyle topics. Viewers can also watch the show online at abc.com and on YouTube via the Jimmy Kimmel Live channel.
