Jimmy Kimmel Guests August 20, 2026

Episode clips

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman revisit their Broadway history with Rosie O’Donnell, Emmy recognition and the backstage stories that shaped their working relationship.

Interview

Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman on Meeting Rosie O’Donnell, Emmy Nominations & Working Together

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman discuss their Broadway history, Emmy nominations and working together, including how they met Rosie O’Donnell during a revival of Grease. They also recall Offerman stepping in as an understudy after Mullally lost her voice and the comic mischief they pulled during performances.

Megan Mullally

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman revisit their Broadway history with Rosie O’Donnell, Emmy recognition and the backstage stories that shaped their working relationship.

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy discusses his Emmy-nominated work on The Pitt, his early musical-theater interests and the acting-class and fan encounters that shaped his career.

Interview

Shawn Hatosy on Emmy Nomination for The Pitt, Going Back to Acting Class & Fan Selfie Fail

Shawn Hatosy discusses his Emmy-nominated work on The Pitt and his early interest in musical theater after moving from Maryland. He also talks about returning to acting class and the awkward fan selfie experience referenced by the clip.

Sydney James Harcourt

Sydney James Harcourt discusses Cats: The Jellicle Ball, including its Harlem ballroom setting, the representational work he wanted to make and the show’s surprising Broadway run.

Interview

Sydney James Harcourt on Being Rosie O’Donnell’s Crush, CATS: The Jellicle Ball & Being in Playgirl

Sydney James Harcourt discusses starring as Rum Tum Tugger in Cats: The Jellicle Ball, explaining how its Harlem ballroom setting and house-music production matched the kind of representational theater he wanted to make. He also reflects on the show’s unexpected closing despite sold-out performances.

Desk Segment

Rosie O’Donnell Thanks Trump, Has a Kid Who’s Smarter Than Her & 3-Year-Old Leona Sings Let It Go

Rosie O’Donnell jokes about returning to network television, Donald Trump and her crush on Sydney James Harcourt, while recalling her role in A League of Their Own. She also discusses the new professional women’s baseball league and its timing amid current events.

Monologue

Rosie O’Donnell Sings a Song for Donald Trump

Rosie O’Donnell delivers a comic monologue about leaving Jimmy Kimmel Live!, politics and her flirtatious admiration for Broadway performer Sydney James Harcourt.

FAQ

Who were the guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Aug 20, 2026?

Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Shawn Hatosy, Sydney James Harcourt, and Bella Brown were the guests on this episode.

When did this episode air?

Aug 20, 2026.