Jimmy Kimmel Makes Triumphant Return After Five Long Months

We are back for the first time in five months and Jimmy talks about our awesome union crews that supported the writers throughout the strike, what Guillermo missed most, parents of staffers texting notes about our first show back, Donald Trump making a stop in Southern California, his new and exciting theory about how local water restrictions affect the rich, facing 91 felony counts, claiming that he weighs 215 pounds, his 250 million dollar fraud case, Republican infighting in Washington, and Jimmy reveals all the things he has been up to this summer - Forrest Gump style.
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Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy®-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s late-night talk show. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is well known for its huge viral video successes, with over 15 billion views and more than 18 million subscribers on the show’s KZbin channel. Some of Kimmel’s most popular comedy bits include “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” “Lie Witness News,” “Unnecessary Censorship,” “Halloween Candy KZbin Challenge,” and music videos like “I (Wanna) Channing All Over Your Tatum.”

[@caseyjl949]

I was miserable for 5 months without my fav talk show hosts! So glad you're back now!!!

[@mariekent]

ME TOO!

[@anniedonikian6468]

💯yes it was so long ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jrey6186]

Haha good one - read 5 months off thought the guy had a heart attack or something - 'writers strike' ZFG

[@peggypasson8794]

No one else can make me laugh like this show . 😅 comedy gold

[@mv1362]

Same

[@babilabub]

Welcome back the writers of the show !!!! Of course, we all miss the show but you guys did it. And all the people who stood with you - thank you.

[@jiukumite]

​@population-_-420Please...I'd rather not. A choice of two dying old men...well...not really a choice...is it?

[@maryalbright9223]

@@jiukumiteEveryone is dying! We’re born to die. What’s your point

[@drumpfisidiot5021]

​@@jiukumitefeel free to go to Moscow.

[@SedanChair]

@@maryalbright9223 Excellent campaign slogan. "Biden 2024: We're Born to Die, What's Your Point"

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

The end of Writers in strike, Welcome back the show

[@brandyseverin4077]

Welcome Back Jimmy and crew!!!! We've missed you SO MUCH!!!

[@fornitegood122jr6]

Oh my God he's back welcome back Jimmy

[@TheIrishdude85]

Amen

[@Dang329]

I know Donald Duck (Crooked Conald) has missed Jimmy a lot! 👍

[@needinput9805]

I didn’t miss them one bit

[@kimclarke5018]

Thank GOD for the writers. So glad that they FINALLY got what they deserved in the first place. We missed you guys

[@Magnum_Express]

what did they get? also why is every writer on the country striking? You'd think writers for NBC, are paid a different amount and have different contracts than say a writer for FOX, ABC, or HBO? but somehow they all managed to be in the same union, despite working for different companies? How does that even work?

[@TigDegner]

@@Magnum_Express maybe spend five minutes Googling the motivations of the writer's strike and how unions work. KZbin comments are not the best place to address your ignorance.

[@HaloFan0117]

@@TigDegner Jesus Christ. That mad?

[@TigDegner]

@@HaloFan0117 yeah I guess he is!

[@1432b]

​@@Magnum_Express Not at all unusual. Many unions of different types are in several states. I know SEIU a caregivers union is in several.

[@patrickpryor6962]

Congratulations to the writers and welcome back!! It’s been terrible enduring politics and culture without y’all.

[@shermanculbertson6244]

So happy you’re back Jimmy. We missed you so much. Late night wasn’t the same without you. Five months felt like five years without you.

[@grungestoryteller]

I know😂

[@jcoopes5604]

There’s been too much that has got down! We need comic relief!

[@lizzit917]

No cuz for REAL.

[@lauraaskelin981]

Thank you to all the union workers that make this show possible. And thank you for supporting them.

[@Ahmad10575]

That’s lame

[@johnscott2849]

@@Ahmad10575 Not as much as your reply.

[@jewdy8915]

@@Ahmad10575yeah, I hate when people stand up for themselves and get what they see too.

[@DustyJones1997BGCL]

Jimmy and Guillermo are the best duo. Glad they are back. Congratulations to all the writers. Late show starts once again!

[@thomasgentry6201]

Why so he can lose to Gutfeld in ratings! Keep making Trump jokes and ignoring Biden is senile Jimmy!

[@TheAnical]

The writer strike robbed us of SO MUCH COMEDY!

[@thomasgentry6201]

Like an entire monologue how Jimmy Hated Trump and the effectiveness of COVID shots which he gets every fifteen minutes!@@TheAnical

[@alexandradaniele]

​@thomasgentry6201 Yes, Trumpy is senile, you got that right.

[@thomasgentry6201]

@@alexandradaniele Ok Delusional!

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

Happy you’re all back! Thank you Jimmy for supporting these exceptionally hard working people that give our lives a break from our Lives!

[@Lucas-jy7be]

Hey there! Just wanted to send you a warm and cheerful greeting to brighten up your day. I hope you're doing well and that your day is filled with happiness and positivity. Remember, you're capable of great things! 😊✨

[@noahabraham4273]

We love you Arnold, thank you for making America 😊 great

[@patrickkelly4173]

YAHOOOOO! Welcome back Jimmy, writers and all. We missed you!

[@marianegrete920]

Welcome Back! Thank You for pointing out the UAW Strike! From a Proud UAW Member retired from General Motors ! God Bless You!

[@steve-real]

I’m glad my union brothers and sisters won! And I’m very pleased Jimmy is back! Yay!!!🎉

[@natalieharless1715]

You're BACK!!!! Hallelujah!! We've MISSED YOU!!!!😁💯❗

[@hiyahandsome]

Really missed laughing at Kimmel's monologues,missed his writers and staff and band and crew and Guillermo and the great Jimmy Kimmel making the world a funnier place. Welcome back!

[@ggjohnson5754]

I read band as beard! 😅

[@maxington26]

😂😂@@ggjohnson5754

[@MDWD]

What a breath of fresh air!!! I can laugh again. Thank you Jimmy Kimmel!!

[@kraekennedy]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I only posted once on social media in the last 5 months. It read, " I have never missed anything as much as I miss late night comedy!" So happy you are back Jimmy!🎉

[@The_Cyberz]

What a hero.

[@gingermcintosh6545]

Yay Jimmy! We are so happy you’re back! Congratulations to the writers!!

[@indyguruiv3137]

So happy to see Jimmy Guilermo and all the rest of the Gang back! And to the writers: you deserve it(clap,clap,clap,) you deserve it....

[@rnm5429]

I've really missed Jimmy and the amazing writers of this show. Welcome back ❤

[@SN-bl6xm]

I almost had to get myself a therapist to get through these hard times without Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo. Thank God your back!

[@guilhermealbuquerque6508]

WOW! I missed the show so much!! In Brazil we don’t get american channels so easily and so I always watch here on KZbin. Thank you, Writers! And thank you, Jimmy for such an amazing show! By far my favorite talk show ❤

[@johnchessant3012]

Oh how I missed all of the late-night hosts. Congrats to the writers for standing together and achieving a fair contract with these powerful studios!

[@Magnum_Express]

im sorry you still have cable television in the year 2023. .

[@TigDegner]

@@Magnum_Express you realize you're commenting on KZbin, right? And that if this was cable TV, there wouldn't be a comment section? When you're a .22LR mind in a .458 SOCOM world, it's probably best to not say things that prove it.

[@Magnum_Express]

@@TigDegner wow. Please don't let your 45 IQ get you down

[@TigDegner]

@@Magnum_Express thank you! You're a gentleman and a scholar, over whose head nothing shall ever pass!

[@Magnum_Express]

@@TigDegner thanks for at least being a human on here. 90% of the comments are npc and bots repeating the same thing over and over.

[@playinglifeoneasy9226]

Welcome back. Love to all the solidarity for the writers and actors and everyone, especially Guillermo

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

Glad to see you back, Jimmy! You were missed during the strike! The jokes were hilarious, you didn’t miss a beat! Keep going strong my friend!

[@notsure1969]

It's good to have you back Jimmy and Guillermo. I don't know how I made it these past several months without you.

[@voiceguy3635]

Easy.

[@lacondrathompson1747]

We couldn’t survive without you, Jimmy we missed you.

[@thomasgentry6201]

Dont worry Jimmy wss after pushing the COVID shot got COVID so the non funny comedian was busy!

[@thomasgentry6201]

Hilarious must be a Kimmel writer!@@mrdo_LA

[@Peachtreedishes]

✊ feeling the same

[@lillyanderson3623]

I have missed Jimmy, Guillermo and crew!!! Welcome back! Congratulations on a better contract. You deserve it. 🤗⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@Lucas-jy7be]

Hey there! Just wanted to send you a warm and cheerful greeting to brighten up your day. I hope you're doing well and that your day is filled with happiness and positivity. Remember, you're capable of great things! 😊✨Good day to you 🥰

[@cyruschang1904]

Kudos to all the writers that make the show so great and possible 👍

[@Florflok]

WIthout them, Kimmel would suck even more.

[@mikchi5150]

@@Florflok Maga tears!

[@jonm3255]

I retired in July and have been feeling kind of bored without you Jimmy! So happy you are back! Now I have a reason to get out of bed.

[@visariosorino8034]

Love you Jimmy Kimmel, your show is terrific. Best talk show, on the air. Welcome back Jimmy Kimmel 🤗❤️👍

[@kseltl]

Welcome back we have missed u dearly

[@TheDJFra1]

Surely this commenters actually jimmy Fallon 😂

[@krisr3612]

Love Jimmy Kimmel but Stephen Colbert too!! But he is my favorite Jimmy!!

[@Henry-y8b9q]

​@@TheDJFra1 Jimmy Fallon is Terrible his jokes are lame

[@nugboy420]

Nooooo omg they r back.

[@LareauxLearningLibrary]

We missed you so much, JIMMY!!! 💖🙌🏻🙏🏻🥳 It does my heart so much good to have you guys in our lives again. 💖 The world is literally a dark and sad place without the joy you bring. Thank you so much EVERYONE for all that you do!!! You guys are national treasures! 🗽💖🙌🏻

[@lauriejones4507]

Missed you! Welcome back 🎉❤

[@peggypasson8794]

Those writers are the very best !!! Glad they are back !! Thank you all who make the show each an everyone even the janitors . .....

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Jimmy Kimmel return, Jimmy Fallon return, Seth Meyers return, John Oliver return, James Corden quit

[@katherinehunter9526]

Yes I agree these 5 months were longer and harder to get through than the years of being locked down during the pandemic! So good to LAUGH out LOUD again! Congratulations on defeating the AI invasion...for now!?. Welcome back! 💞🤣😂🥂🍾💃🏻🎉

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

I'm so happy he's back on his show

[@janpowell1549]

WELCOME BACK! Kudos to the writers for standing their ground and fighting for what they deserve. I've missed my late night peeps so much, it's a relief to have everyone back.✌️💯

[@thomasgentry6201]

Writers for Kimmel Show so great why is it Gutfeld dominates in ratings?

[@johnscott2849]

@@thomasgentry6201 ???? news show talk show see the difference?

[@Expired.Lettuce]

​​@@thomasgentry6201cause all you guys do all day is watch foxnews. We don't watch TV. We watch KZbin clips. We have lives. We don't idolize politicians, you do. That's what happens when you get emotionally attached to a politician.

[@theresacotter4487]

Jimmy I never thought I'd LIVE TO SEE YOUR RETURN. AFTER ALL I AM IN MY LATER YEARS..81 AND PROUD OF IT

[@mikestephens5200]

Congratulations my friend. Hope your life is wonderful!

[@GurmeetKaur-ff3zq]

Welcome welcome, welcome welcome!! I’m so glad you guys are back! Congratulations to the writers who make these shows thank you for standing up for yourselves! I was definitely miserable without my late night shows!!

[@boondocksdragon8959]

Oh, how I've missed my fave late night crew! Welcome back, everyone, especially the writers! Congrats on the win. ✌🏼💚

[@fornitegood122jr6]

Jimmy is back welcome

[@congoballs9725]

yes

[@peggypasson8794]

Missing a friend glad you're back

[@kj9652]

Awesome to have you back, and with the Terminator! Go Jimmy and Arnold! Love you both!

[@nintenmetro]

Back in the game!!!

[@jenniferaustin6778]

I don’t know when I have laughed out loud, so hard before! Thank you and it’s great to see you back!

[@AyeCarumba221]

I agree. I don’t think I’ve laughed out loud at all over the last 5 months.

[@Lucas-jy7be]

Hey there! How's it going? Hope you're having a fantastic day so far. Anything exciting happening in your world? 😊🌟

[@AJG854]

I’m so happy to see you all back! Strike force five was great, but nothing beats this.

[@ALEF1MEM4TAF4]

Yay, finally! And congratulations to all the writers and actors and all those who were striking. You did it!

[@ronald-xs7sp]

The actors are still striking.

[@pooryorick831]

I'm so glad the late nighters are back. It was a long summer without them. Every time Yrump got arrested I wanted to see the monologs and there were none. They have to make up for lost time. They should all do 5 hour long monologs to catch up.

[@susannpatton2893]

So glad to have you back, writers. Congratulations 🎉

[@Lucas-jy7be]

Hey there! How's it going? Hope you're having a fantastic day so far. Anything exciting happening in your world? 😊🌟

[@evelynsegarra2400]

Welcome Back missed the show 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@CP-rc9sw]

Welcome back! Thank you for supporting the Strike.

[@AA-qb7ni]

Yesss!!! Missed the show. Can't wait to see what guests come on 🙌🏼

[@massey4business]

Things are almost back to normal! Welcome back Jimmy! Missed you guys so much!

[@kaiileyx0]

Jimmmmmmyyyy!! I’ve missed you!! Thank you and to staff, writers, everyone involved- I look forward to this show every night!

[@amydavis4945]

It's SO GOOD to have y'all back! Congratulations to the Writer's for their successful strike! We fully support y'all and are so happy you are finally getting what you have deserved all along! ❤🎉

[@MariaMoura-b5x]

It's good to see you!!!!

[@gracevalentine1666]

Tears of joy! I missed the grounding, balancing belly laughs that make the news tolerable ❤

[@Ep3tzYc]

Arnold's such a good sport 🥰 🎉Good to see you back on air, Jimmy ❗🎊

[@jimmyguitar2933]

Guillermo is a national treasure!

[@dianeshover1465]

EVERYBODY needs a Guillermo❤️🤣😂

[@justhearmeout3959]

You're a national treasure

[@mejohn101]

A global treasure even. God bless Guillermo.

[@mejohn101]

@@dianeshover1465 I could be your Guillermo Diane.

[@dar44445]

So Funny; when a fit look-a-like walks in- laughed so hard !!!

[@Lisa_688]

So glad you guys are back!!! Missed you so much! Happy for your writers getting a fair deal.

[@Lucas-jy7be]

Hey there! Just wanted to send you a warm and cheerful greeting to brighten up your day. I hope you're doing well and that your day is filled with happiness and positivity. Remember, you're capable of great things! 😊✨

[@asimally9468]

AWESOME ... WE MISS ALL THIS HILARIOUS CRAP ... WHAT A FUN 2 WATCH ...

[@twillabme]

Writers are essential! I’m so glad they got a fair contract and that late night is back!

[@MAGACOPP]

Maybe these writers got paid…the rest of Hollywood is still on strike. These guys are scumbags.

[@MAGACOPP]

I mean they were all supposed to be on strike together.

[@rangerthederpgoat2326]

Yes, so glad you're all back!!!!!!

[@archangel3213]

I missed you so much!!! So happy you're back Jimmy!!!!❤😂

[@jenniferschramn4095]

You nailed it Jimmy!

[@HS-vb7nk]

Welcome Backkkkkkkk Jimmy!!!!!!

[@cherylsmith950]

The highlight of my evening is back! Omg I’ve missed you. Welcome back to Jimmy and all his staff!

[@jondeak]

Welcome Back Jimmy!

[@liviadix1433]

Glad to have you back. With all the craziness in the world I need a moment of levity.

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

Thanks and congratulations to the writers! My god, we missed your show more than you know. I haven’t laughed so much in 5 months. ❤️

[@AlmaVasquez-b8v]

I'm so happy you're back Jimmy!!!!!!

[@susanthomas-reed1022]

I’ve been waiting all summer for this!

[@MrStephenrtyler]

Thank God you all are back!! I even forgot some of the crazy summer of 2023, until you refreshed our memories! Love you all!

[@Lepidopterous.]

I literally wrote down my 3 favorite possible guests while you guys were talking about your best guests on Strike Force Five, and Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of them!!

[@lorihayes1419]

Yay!!! Good for the writers!!! Also, so nice to have the late night comedians back!!! We desperately need the laughs. 👍

[@Lucas-jy7be]

Hey there! How's it going? Hope you're having a fantastic day so far. Anything exciting happening in your world? 😊🌟

[@chrisriley8775]

Lol, you're funny Jim boy!! Welcome back to the studio!

[@danielm3192]

So glad the show is back! Thanks Jimmy!

[@mrtelechi]

I'm so grateful that you are all back, and now we can laugh about these crazy people pretending to be in politics. Thank you all.

[@erukaseven]

Got John Oliver, Colbert and Kimmel. The stress is melting away.

[@jcoopes5604]

And Seth!

[@spritals]

Preach babe!! Feel exactly the same way!!

[@urbaniteurbanizer1612]

​@@jcoopes5604You took the word right out of my mouth. Can't leave Seth out!

[@erukaseven]

@@jcoopes5604 Don't tell the others, but Seth is my fave. Well, Seth and John are tied.

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

Congrats to all the writers!!! And happy to have late night back.

[@mel-thompson]

So good to have you back.

[@EuropeanWren]

I missed him too. 😭 From Europe. 🇪🇺

[@bellaventimiglia35]

Even tho I would sadly look at my Jimmy Kimmel channel in my subscription panel, I did not realize just how much I MISSED Jimmy! His writers truly deserve all that they’ve asked for, as this monologue brought so much JOY & LAUGHTER 😂🤣😂 that was missing the past 5 months! Welcome back, Jimmy and crew!!! You guys rock!!! 🤗

[@cb5289]

It's good to see you back Mr Kimmel Sir!!

[@soul2soul399]

So happy to have you back, Jimmy! 🎉

[@mpboriqa100]

Yaaaay!!! Welcome back 🎉🎉

[@scottwilson3741]

So glad to have all the late night hosts back. And so happy the writers got what they deserved. Great job to all

[@thomasgentry6201]

The Late Night Show which dominates Jimmy and all others Gutfeld never left the air!

[@Heartfelt-zv7wh]

@@thomasgentry6201you lost me …….

[@thomasgentry6201]

Lost? During COVID Jimmy while pushing the shot said if a person refused shot and needed a ICU Bed no bed. A few months ago Jimmy got COVID again! Constantly criticizes Trump never Biden!@@Heartfelt-zv7wh

[@Expired.Lettuce]

​@@thomasgentry6201That's a news network. CNN and MSNBC also stayed on the air. This is entertainment not news. Keep up son

[@tarascott8000]

I have had the best morning coffee that last few days. Jimmy Seth Kimmel monologs have been missed. I knew but did k own til now

[@am2320LG]

Yayyyyyy!!!! Helllllloooooo Jimmy!!! Welcome back! You were missed!! 🥰💞💕💕♥

[@fornitegood122jr6]

This is the moment of truth welcome back Jimmy

[@zazaranger5]

Ha! The Scambugular...Nice One Jimmy! And welcome back dude! We've all missed you during this whole thing with that whiny litte baby

[@ShootingBlanks00]

Back and not even missed.

[@Opus313]

Welcome back everyone! It's so good to laugh again! Cheers!

[@NewMessage]

You said it!

[@lillyanderson3623]

Exactly right!"😂

[@jpichardostitch8806]

Welcome back Kimmel. Great to see you and all of your staff back and to be doing what all of you can do! Glad your writers were able to get what they needed for all the hard work!

[@terilw]

My late nights have just vastly improved.. Welcome back, Jimmy!

[@angienoronow1853]

It is so good to laugh again after a long day of work.. so good to have all our late night shows back. Thank you writers!

[@Lucas-jy7be]

Hey there! Just wanted to send you a warm and cheerful greeting to brighten up your day. I hope you're doing well and that your day is filled with happiness and positivity. Remember, you're capable of great things! 😊✨

[@terrytemple1]

My God, we are so happy to have you back❤

[@roywhitman7109]

Welcome back!!🥳 Congrats to all of the writers, actors, & supporters that made it through the strike!!

[@megancarroll]

Thanks! Actors are still on strike!

[@aprilbroderick2361]

We are so happy you are back! Great show! Silver lining is there's so much fodder for the writers. Woo-hoo!

[@daredevil272]

Welcome back Jimmy. Great to see you and it’s lovely to see you doing the Late Night Show. It’s just great to see Guillermo back as well, who I adore to bits as he brings the energy, the smile and the vibes, and he overlaps/balances his energy with Jimmy brilliantly. The way the writer’s strike was handled by you was so well done and it’s great to see them back at work. Love and congrats👍❤️

[@jesseshah1377]

Welcome back Jimmy and entire team! Missed you so very much! Very happy for writers and wish you all the best! Looking forward to more shows and laugh..😊❤

[@Lucas-jy7be]

Hey there! How's it going? Hope you're having a fantastic day so far. Anything exciting happening in your world? 😊🌟

[@rojomcdonald5057]

Welcome back jimmie🎉man i missed your show,time for laughter so much negativity in the world it's great to have some laughter again.😊

[@cleverusername9369]

Glad to have you back Jimmy

[@Da-Sheek]

Thats was great Jimmy, I havent laughed like that for a while Thanks man. So happy your back.

[@Weto_C]

Good to be back on this amazing show🎉

[@melmazzerithekiller]

I'm glad Jimmy Kimmel is Back!😂❤

[@nancycalderon188]

Welcome back! I really missed you guys. Congratulations to the writers for standing in their ground and you guys for giving your support until a favorable deal was reached 👏🏼👏🏼

[@stargatis]

Yes! Yayyyy!!!!❤ thank you leaders! We’re going to be able to earn a living wage soon

[@darleneeder788]

You're my favorite late night talk show host. Love your other projects too!

[@mattnichols4592]

IT FEELS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK!!

[@souravjamwal77]

Welcome back Jimmy Kimmel 🎉

[@souravjamwal77]

Bump

[@souravjamwal77]

It felt like years. Welcome back. And some people were spreading rumours that Jimmy Kimmel has been cancelled.