ABC has officially released the guest lineup for a brand-new week of episodes for its Emmy Award-winning late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live. Running from October 12 through October 16, the upcoming week features an exciting roster of actors, musicians, and comedians.
Airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT on ABC, the late-night program draws audiences with its mix of entertainment interviews and musical performances. Fans who miss the live broadcast can stream the episodes later via Hulu. Network representatives note that the guest schedule remains subject to change based on production developments.
Complete Jimmy Kimmel Live Guest Schedule: Oct. 12-16
The upcoming week brings a heavy-hitting group of celebrity guests promoting their latest projects across film, television, and literature. Here is the full daily schedule breakdown:
Monday, Oct. 12
- Josh Brolin: Discussing his upcoming work in Whalefall.
- William Shatner and Brad Paisley: Stopping by to promote Love & Other Mysteries.
- Musical Guest: A joint performance by William Shatner and Brad Paisley.
- House Band Feature: Adryon de León sits in with The Cletones.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson: Promoting his latest project, Street Fighter.
- Kate Berlant: Discussing her comedy special Kate Berlant: Parmesan.
- House Band Feature: Adryon de León sits in with The Cletones.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Adam Brody: Stopping by to talk about Nobody Wants This.
- Tom Rhys Harries: Discussing his connection to Clayface.
- House Band Feature: Adryon de León sits in with The Cletones.
Thursday, Oct. 15
- Kim Kardashian: Discussing her role in the upcoming series All’s Fair.
- Judd Apatow: Sharing details on Norm: The Tale of Norm MacDonald and Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story.
- House Band Feature: Adryon de León sits in with The Cletones.
Recent Late-Night Ratings Momentum
The announcement of the mid-October lineup follows a period of strong ratings dominance for the late-night franchise. Earlier in the season, Jimmy Kimmel Live triumphed during its high-profile week of live shows from the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. That New York residency surged by double digits in total viewers compared to prior years, securing the show’s most-watched Brooklyn week in over a decade.
Additionally, the program wrapped up its 2025-2026 season averaging two million total viewers-marking its largest overall audience in eight years-while holding firmly to the No. 1 spot across late-night television in the key Adults 18-49 demographic.
How to Watch and Stream
Viewers can catch Jimmy Kimmel Live live or On Demand through traditional cable providers on ABC. Episodes broadcast nightly at 11:35 p.m. EDT and are made available for streaming the following day on Hulu. Audiences are encouraged to check local listings and official network social channels for any last-minute adjustments to the guest lineup.
