Jimmy Kimmel's return draws record ratings despite limited showing

Jimmy Kimmel's record-breaking return to late night TV after a suspension saw his show draw its highest ratings in a decade, with 6.26 million viewers tuning in despite some ABC stations not airing it. An emotional 28-minute monologue by Kimmel garnered an additional 26 million views on social media. The Nielsen-compiled ratings are expected to increase, and the streaming viewership is not yet included in the numbers. Kimmel's return followed a suspension related to comments he made about a shooting incident involving a conservative activist.