Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 18 Episode 22 Tue, Feb 11, 2020
- TV14
- February 11, 2020
On Tue, Feb 11, 2020, Jimmy Kimmel Live! aired its 22nd episode of the 18th season. The show began with Jimmy Kimmel's usual monologue, where he made jokes about current events and news headlines. He discussed topics such as the Democratic primaries, President Trump's latest tweets, and the recent death of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas.
The first guest of the night was actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan, who discussed his upcoming stand-up tour and his new movie, "You Can Choose Your Family". They also talked about Gaffigan's love of food and his family life. Later in the show, actress Zoey Deutch joined Jimmy to talk about her new film, "Buffaloed", and her experiences working in Hollywood.
During the episode, Jimmy also featured a segment called "Lie Witness News", where his team went out onto the streets to ask people about nonexistent events and news stories. The segment is designed to expose the power of suggestion and how people will often pretend to know about things they have never heard of. This particular segment was about a fictional election in a fictional country.
In addition to the interviews and segments, the show featured a musical performance by singer-songwriter FINNEAS. He played his song "Let's Fall in Love for the Night" and was backed by a full band.
Throughout the episode, Jimmy also took some time to address more serious topics. He talked about his recent trip to Texas to visit migrant families who were separated at the border. He also spoke about the latest developments in the Harvey Weinstein trial and the controversy surrounding the Oscars.
Overall, Tue, Feb 11, 2020, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! was a mix of comedy, music, and current events. The show was informative, entertaining and gave audiences a chance to see some of their favorite celebrities in a new light.