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7.0
Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman (1992)
8.2
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
6.3
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
6.7
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)

Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S10E319 9.1
Jimmy Kimmel Sucks

This episode, better known as "Jimmy Kimmel Sucks" has Matt Damon kidnapping Jimmy and hijacking his show, where he proceeds to fire Guillermo and Cleto, replacing them with Andy Garcia and Sheryl Crow. Then he hires Robin Williams to do the opening monologue, gets kudos and congratulations from a number of celebrities and Jimmy's parents, who adopt Matt as "the son they really wanted". We are then shown Jimmy's attempts to audition, horribly, for every role Matt ever played. Many big-name celebrities make guest appearances on this show, including Jimmy's ex-girlfriend. The show ends with Jimmy getting bumped by Matt.

#2
S6E30 8.8
Ben Affleck/Mary J. Blige/Cleto Escobedo III

Ben Affleck, Mary J. Blige, Cleto Escobedo III.

#3
S12E33 8.8
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford/Gonzo the Muppet/Fitz and the Tantrums
#4 Julian McMahon/Brad Garrett/Ted Nugent S4E414 8.6
#5 Episode #4.376 S4E376 8.5
#6 Aunt Chippy/Uncle Frank S5E13 8.5
#7 Episode #5.67 S5E67 8.5
#8 Episode #6.122 S6E122 8.5
#9 Episode #9.156 S9E156 8.5
#10 Nicole Kidman/Alyson Hannigan S12E47 8.5

▼ Lowlights

#1202 S15E94 Caitlyn Jenner/Finn Wittrock/Brett Young 1.2

Author Caitlyn Jenner; actor Finn Wittrock (Landline (2017)); Ace Young performs.

#1201 Episode #4.439 S4E439 1.2
#1200 Episode #4.178 S4E178 1.7
#1199 Liv Tyler/Michael Irvin/Awkwafina/Marcus King S17E186 1.8
#1198 Episode #3.195 S3E195 2.0

The Quality Arc

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Series Trajectory

One point per season. Smooths out the episode-to-episode noise to reveal the bigger arc.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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7.0
Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman (1992)
8.2
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
6.3
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
6.7
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)