Ep 1. Mon, Jan 6, 2020

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is a late night talk show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. The show originated on ABC in 2003 and has been running for 18 successful seasons. The show begins with a monologue by Kimmel, where he jokes about current events and news stories. The show also features comedy sketches, interviews with celebrities, and music performances.

Season 18 of Jimmy Kimmel Live! premiered on Monday, January 6, 2020. The first episode featured a stellar lineup of guests, with actor Mark Wahlberg, guest host Anthony Anderson, and musical guest YBN Cordae.

The show kicked off with Kimmel’s hilarious monologue, where he joked about the cold winter weather and the ongoing feud between President Donald Trump and Iran. He also touched on the Golden Globe awards that were held the previous night, and the controversy surrounding host Ricky Gervais’ opening monologue.

Actor Mark Wahlberg was the first guest to appear on the show. He came on to promote his upcoming film “Spenser Confidential” which is set to release on Netflix. Wahlberg discussed the movie with Kimmel and revealed his love for Boston, where his character is from in the film. He also talked about his daily schedule and how he manages to balance his busy work life with his family life.

Next up was guest host Anthony Anderson, who jokingly asked Kimmel if he could have the job permanently. Anderson is an actor and comedian, most known for his role in the hit TV show “Black-ish”. He sat down with Kimmel and discussed his experience as a DJ at the Golden Globes after-party. He also talked about his upcoming project with the Food Network, where he will be hosting a cooking show.

The musical guest for the night was rapper YBN Cordae, who performed his hit single “RNP” featuring Anderson .Paak. The live performance had the audience on their feet, with Cordae’s powerful lyrics and impressive stage presence.

The show ended with Kimmel thanking his guests for joining him on the first episode of season 18. He also announced the lineup of guests for the upcoming week, which included Bill Hader, Tiffany Haddish, and Halsey.

Overall, the first episode of season 18 of Jimmy Kimmel Live! was a huge success. With an amazing lineup of guests, hilarious jokes, and high-energy performances, the show set the tone for what will be a great season of late-night television. Fans of the show can expect more of the same in the upcoming episodes, with even more celebrity guests, comedy sketches, and musical performances.