Yes, you can watch Jimmy Kimmel Live on YouTube TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live airs on ABC, and YouTube TV includes ABC in its base channel lineup in most U.S. markets. This means you can watch new episodes the same night they broadcast, plus you get access to YouTube TV's cloud DVR to record episodes and watch them later. The show typically airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern time on weeknights.
Your ability to watch depends on your location — ABC availability varies slightly by market, though it reaches the vast majority of YouTube TV subscribers. When you first set up YouTube TV, the service shows you which local channels are available in your zip code before you complete your subscription.
Key Takeaways
- Jimmy Kimmel Live broadcasts on ABC, which YouTube TV carries in its standard package in most markets.
- New episodes air weeknights at 11:35 p.m. Eastern time, and you can watch them live or use YouTube TV's cloud DVR to record them.
- YouTube TV's DVR storage is unlimited, so you can save episodes indefinitely without worrying about running out of space.
- You can watch on any device where YouTube TV is installed — phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV.
How to find Jimmy Kimmel Live in the YouTube TV guide
Open YouTube TV and look for the ABC channel in your guide. On most devices, you can search for "Jimmy Kimmel" directly using the search function at the top of the app, and YouTube TV will show you upcoming air times and any recorded episodes you have saved.
If you want to watch an episode that already aired, search for it in the YouTube TV library. Recent episodes are usually available on-demand through ABC's content, though availability depends on licensing agreements that change periodically. Your cloud DVR is the most reliable way to may support you have access to specific episodes you want to rewatch.
Recording episodes with YouTube TV's cloud DVR
YouTube TV includes unlimited cloud DVR storage at no extra cost. To record Jimmy Kimmel Live, find the show in the guide, select it, and choose "Add to Library" or "Record." You can also set it to record all new episodes automatically, so every weeknight broadcast saves to your library without you having to do anything.
Recorded episodes stay in your library as long as your YouTube TV subscription is active. You can watch them on any device where you are signed into YouTube TV — your phone while commuting, your tablet at home, or your TV when you sit down to watch. There is no limit to how many episodes you can record or how long you can keep them.
What devices let you watch YouTube TV
YouTube TV works on phones and tablets running iOS or Android, computers with a web browser, smart TVs with the YouTube TV app built in (Samsung, LG, Vizio, and others), and streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV. You can start watching on one device and pick up where you left off on another — YouTube TV remembers your place in the episode.
If you have a smart TV, downloading the YouTube TV app directly to the TV is the simplest setup. If your TV is older and does not have the app, a Roku or Fire TV Stick plugged into an HDMI port gives you access for under $50. You can also watch through a web browser on any computer without downloading anything.
Time zone differences and when episodes air
Jimmy Kimmel Live tapes in Los Angeles and airs live at 11:35 p.m. Eastern time on ABC. If you are on the West Coast, that is 8:35 p.m. Pacific time. YouTube TV broadcasts the same live feed nationwide, so you see it at the same moment as viewers on the East Coast, not on a delayed West Coast feed.
If you cannot watch at that time, record the episode and watch it whenever you want. The cloud DVR means you are not locked into the broadcast schedule — you can watch the next morning, the next week, or whenever fits your routine.
Checking ABC availability in your area
When you sign up for YouTube TV, the service asks for your zip code and shows you exactly which local channels are available where you live. ABC is included in the vast majority of markets, but a small number of areas may not have it due to local broadcasting agreements.
If you already have YouTube TV and are not sure whether ABC is in your package, open the app and look at your channel list. ABC will appear in the guide if it is available to you. You can also check YouTube TV's coverage map on their website by entering your zip code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Jimmy Kimmel Live the next day if I miss it?
Yes, if you recorded it with YouTube TV's cloud DVR. You can also sometimes find recent episodes through ABC's on-demand content within the YouTube TV app, though availability varies. Recording the show yourself guarantees you will have it available to watch whenever you want.
Does YouTube TV cost extra to record shows?
No. Cloud DVR recording is included in your YouTube TV subscription at no additional charge. You can record as many shows as you want and keep them as long as your subscription is active.
What if ABC is not available in my area?
This is rare, but if ABC is not in your YouTube TV package, you would not be able to watch Jimmy Kimmel Live through YouTube TV. You could watch through ABC's website or app if you have a cable login from another provider, or through other streaming services that carry ABC content.
Can I watch Jimmy Kimmel on my phone while traveling?
Yes. YouTube TV works on phones anywhere you have an internet connection. You can watch live broadcasts, recorded episodes from your DVR, or on-demand content. Just make sure you are signed into your YouTube TV account on the YouTube TV app.
Are there ads when I watch recorded episodes?
Yes. YouTube TV includes ads in its standard package, and those ads appear in both live broadcasts and recorded episodes. YouTube TV does not offer an ad-free tier, though the ads are the same ones that would appear if you watched on ABC directly.