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Jimmy Kimmel Live Dominates Late-Night Ratings After Comeback

3/20/2026

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Jimmy Kimmel Live ranked No. 1 in late-night among adults 18-49 for three consecutive weeks, with a 0.16 rating the week of March 9.
The show recovered from a September 2025 suspension over backlash to comments about President Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk.
Since its return, a March 5 episode posted a 0.21 rating.
Year-over-year totals show viewership up 22% to 1.91 million and adults 18-49 up 45%.

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Jimmy Kimmel Live ranked No. 1 in late-night among adults 18-49 for three consecutive weeks, with a 0.16 rating the week of March 9.
The show recovered from a September 2025 suspension over backlash to comments about President Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk.
Since its return, a March 5 episode posted a 0.21 rating.
Year-over-year totals show viewership up 22% to 1.91 million and adults 18-49 up 45%.