Ep 109. Tue, Jul 31, 2018

The episode, which first aired on July 31, 2018, marks the 109th episode of the 16th season of Jimmy Kimmel Live! As with each episode of this late-night talk show, Kimmel opens with a monologue, which in this episode spans over seven minutes and touches on a variety of current news items including the start of NFL training camp, the discovery of a sarcophagus in Egypt, and Donald Trump's recent feud with his former adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman.

Following the monologue, Kimmel segues into the first guest of the evening, actor and comedian Ken Jeong. Jeong begins by discussing his recent trip to Asia, during which he was recognized by fans for his role in the movie Crazy Rich Asians. The conversation then turns to Jeong's early career as a doctor before he made the leap into acting and comedy. The pair also touch on Jeong's recent role on the television show Dr. Ken and his upcoming Netflix comedy special.

The second guest to join Kimmel on stage is actress Regina Hall, who is promoting her new film Support the Girls. Hall gives a brief synopsis of the film, which centers around a group of women who work at a Hooters-style restaurant, before discussing her cheerleading past and how she got into acting. The conversation also touches on the importance of diversity in Hollywood and the Me Too movement.

After a commercial break, Kimmel brings out musical guest The Internet, an American band known for their unique blend of R&B, soul, and funk. The group performs their hit single “Come Over” to a enthusiastic crowd.

In the final segment of the show, Kimmel sits down with illusionist David Blaine, who performs several card tricks for the host and the audience. Blaine also talks about his upcoming live magic show, during which he plans to perform for audiences across America in a 36-date tour.

Throughout the episode, Kimmel also incorporates several humorous skits and segments, including a segment where he asks random people on the street for their thoughts on the news, and a segment where he reads “Mean Tweets” directed at himself. The episode culminates with the show's signature segment, “This Week in Unnecessary Censorship,” which includes humorous bleeps and blurs added to clips from news events, television shows, and other media.

Overall, the Tue, Jul 31, 2018 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! is a typical episode of the late-night talk show, with a mix of pop culture interviews, musical performances, and comedic skits. Kimmel's affable demeanor and quick wit keep the show engaging from start to finish.