‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations
Jimmy Kimmel will return to late-night television on Tuesday following a weeklong suspension that set off a national debate over free speech.
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2 developments- Sep 23, 2025Nexstar, Sinclair to keep Jimmy Kimmel off its ABC stations despite show reinstatement
- Sep 26, 2025‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations
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Quiet for 368 daysLast development · Sep 26, 2025 — ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations
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9 viewpointsSinclair and Nexstar restore 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to their local TV stations
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returns to Sinclair's ABC stations on Friday
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16 viewpointsNexstar and Sinclair bring Jimmy Kimmel’s show back to local TV stations - Boston News, Weather, Sports
The Jimmy Kimmel blackout is completely over: Nexstar and Sinclair back down
Nexstar and Sinclair end blackouts and bring Jimmy Kimmel’s show back to local TV stations
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9 viewpoints‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations
Sinclair’s ABC Stations will end its preemption of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and put it back on air tonight
Nexstar lifts ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ blackout, hours after rival Sinclair brought show back to air
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12 articlesSinclair Ends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Boycott, Says Its ABC Stations Will Resume Airing Show Immediately
Jimmy Kimmel Returning to Sinclair Stations as Preemption Ends
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