Jimmy Kimmel’s Return: How to Watch His Show for Free Tonight
=============================================================== Jimmy Kimmel is back on air tonight after a controversial suspension, and here’s how you can stream the show live for free.
Background of the Suspension --------------------------- Kimmel was temporarily pulled off air “indefinitely” following his remarks about Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist who was tragically shot and killed during his ‘American Comeback Tour’ at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.
Kimmel responded to the incident by criticizing the political narrative, stating that the “MAGA gang [is] desperately trying to portray the shooter as anything other than one of their own to score political points.” The controversy sparked intense debate, with critics accusing ABC (and its parent company, Disney) of suppressing free speech, and conservatives criticizing Kimmel. For a week, these discussions dominated the news cycle.
How to Watch Jimmy Kimmel Live for Free Tonight ---------------------------------------------- Broadcast Details:
- Air Time: 11:35 PM ET on September 23
- Channel: ABC
Streaming Options: If you don’t have cable, you can watch the show live by taking advantage of a free Hulu trial.
- Sign up for Hulu + Live TV (costs $82.99/month)
- Enjoy a 3-day free trial to stream ABC live and access other Hulu content like the “Alien: Earth” finale.
- Remember to cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
Alternatively, you can also try free trials on services like Fubo or DirecTV.
Why Your TV Might Not Show the Show Tonight --------------------------------------- Not all ABC affiliates will broadcast Kimmel’s return.
- The Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns nearly 40 stations, plans to preempt the show in favor of news coverage.
- Nexstar Media Group’s plans are still unconfirmed.
If your local station is owned by either group, streaming via Hulu or Fubo is your best option.
Official Statement from ABC ------------------------- An ABC spokesperson explained the decision: > “Last Wednesday, we suspended production to prevent further inflaming a tense situation. It was a difficult but necessary decision. After thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, we’ve decided to bring the show back on Tuesday.”
Stay tuned to find out more about the implications of Kimmel’s return and whether Disney is experiencing financial impacts from the suspension.