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Kimmel's Comeback Breaks Late-Night Records Amid FCC Controversy
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Jimmy Kimmel reinstated after "indefinite" suspension last week
- Kimmel's first night back becomes most-watched episode of his show
- Late-night hosts bring energy and creativity to their shows
On Tuesday, September 24th, 2025, Jimmy Kimmel made his highly anticipated return to late-night television after an "indefinite" suspension last week. Kimmel's comeback episode became the most-watched standard episode of his show ever, despite still being preempted in a quarter of markets.
The late-night landscape was abuzz with energy and creativity this week. Louis Partridge demonstrated his mastery of various Irish accents and the ability to perfectly pour a Guinness on Kimmel's show. Over on The Late Show, Stephen Colbert embraced his inner Pachycephalosaur, struggling to light a cigarette with his T. rex-like arms.
Elsewhere, The Daily Show delivered a hilarious bit about the Rapture That Wasn't, with Jordan Klepper hosting a segment where all the correspondents were "sucked off to heaven." And on Late Night, Seth Meyers continued his winning chemistry with the Las Culturistas duo, engaging in some playful, innocent flirting.
