Bill Murray, Jodie Foster, Arnold Schwarzenegger and U2 lead the Jimmy Kimmel Live guest lineup for November 9–13, 2026. Murray opens the week on Monday with A Course Called Ireland, and Andy Richter joins him on the schedule with a behind-the-scenes look at Elf.
Tuesday pairs Foster, appearing for Hexed, with Andrew Scott for Elsinore, plus a performance by Jesse Welles. Schwarzenegger and Joseph Zada are booked for Wednesday, and U2 and Bobby Lee are scheduled for Thursday.
Sy Smith sits in with house band The Cletones from Monday through Thursday. ABC’s announcement lists Friday’s guests as to be confirmed and notes that the schedule is subject to change.
Jimmy Kimmel Live Guest Lineup: November 9–13, 2026
| Date | Guests | Music |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 9 | Bill Murray (A Course Called Ireland) Andy Richter (Elf Unwrapped: Behind the Scenes of a Modern Christmas Classic) |
Sy Smith sits in with The Cletones |
| Tuesday, November 10 | Jodie Foster (Hexed) Andrew Scott (Elsinore) |
Jesse Welles performs; Sy Smith sits in with The Cletones |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Man with the Bag) Joseph Zada (The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping) |
Sy Smith sits in with The Cletones |
| Thursday, November 12 | U2 (Carnaval de Luz) Bobby Lee (Bobby Lee: Finally) |
Sy Smith sits in with The Cletones |
| Friday, November 13 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Jimmy Kimmel Live Details
| Host | Jimmy Kimmel |
|---|---|
| Schedule | Monday–Friday, November 9–13, 2026 |
| Time | 11:35 p.m. ET / 10:35 p.m. CT |
| Network | ABC |
| Streaming | Hulu |
Watch Jimmy Kimmel Live! weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET / 10:35 p.m. CT on ABC. Episodes are also available to stream on Hulu.
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