You can watch Jimmy Kimmel in a few main places right now, both live and on-demand.

Main ways to watch

  • ABC (live TV)
    • New episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” air weeknights around 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC in markets where local affiliates carry the show.
* Some ABC affiliates owned by Sinclair or Nexstar have recently chosen not to air the show, so in those areas you may see alternate programming instead.
  • ABC.com and ABC app
    • Full episodes and clips are available on the official ABC website and ABC app, where you can stream “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” online.
* Typically, you log in with a participating TV provider account to unlock episodes.
  • Hulu / Hulu + Live TV
    • New episodes usually appear on Hulu the day after they air on ABC, so you can catch up on-demand.
* With Hulu + Live TV, you can watch ABC live (including Kimmel) and then stream episodes later from Hulu’s library.

  • Live TV streaming services (no cable)
    If you’ve cut the cord, several internet TV services carry ABC and therefore “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in supported regions:

    • DirecTV Stream
* Fubo

* YouTube TV

* Sling TV in some markets where ABC is included.

These usually require that ABC is available in your local market, and availability can vary by ZIP code.

  • YouTube & social clips
    • The show regularly posts extended segments, monologues, and highlights on its official YouTube channel and on ABC.com, which is good if you just want the big moments rather than full episodes.

Quick reference table (where to watch Jimmy Kimmel)

[6][7][2] [3][7][1][2] [8] [5][8] [9][7][2] [9][2][5] [6][9][2][5] [2][5] [5][6][2] [5] [6][2][5] [5] [4][1][2][6] [1][3][4][2] [2] [2] [10][6] [10][6]
Platform How you watch “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Notes
ABC (broadcast) Live at about 11:35 p.m. ET on weeknights on your local ABC station. Some Sinclair and Nexstar–owned affiliates are not airing the show in certain markets.
ABC.com / ABC app Stream full episodes and clips from the official show page. Usually requires sign-in with a TV provider for full access.
Hulu Watch episodes on-demand the day after they air on ABC. Included with regular Hulu subscription; also bundled with Hulu + Live TV.
Hulu + Live TV Watch ABC live (including Kimmel) and then stream episodes later via Hulu’s library. Includes many other live channels and on-demand content.
DirecTV Stream Stream ABC live where available and watch Kimmel in the regular late-night slot. Offers free trial periods and multiple channel packages that include ABC.
Fubo Watch ABC live (and thus Kimmel) in supported markets. Sports-focused but carries ABC in many areas; free trials often available.
YouTube TV Stream ABC live and record “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” via cloud DVR. ABC availability depends on your region; check your ZIP code.
Sling TV Watch Kimmel where Sling includes a local ABC feed (often via the Orange + Blue plan). Availability and pricing vary by location; some passes are short-term or flexible.
YouTube (clips) View monologues, sketches, and highlight segments on the official channel. Best if you just want the most talked-about moments, not full episodes.

A few extra tips

  1. If your ABC station doesn’t show Kimmel
    • Check a live TV streaming service that includes ABC in your region, like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo.
 * If ABC is blocked due to a Sinclair or Nexstar dispute, streaming might be your most reliable route.
  1. If you just want highlights
    • Go straight to the official YouTube channel or ABC.com, where the biggest monologues and sketches are posted.
  1. If you prefer on-demand next day
    • Use Hulu to watch full recent episodes after they’ve aired, without needing to stay up late.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.