Jimmy Kimmel’s activism, Samantha Bee’s takedowns, James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke, and more.

The late-night talk show game changed this year.

It was also the year for distractions.

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(EvenFallon’s chat with Cardi Bdidn’t top it.)

These were the highs of late-night television in 2017 that sums up a year that jostled between polar opposites.

It was this moment that beganKimmel’s newfound effortsto advocate for health care coverage.

I don’t."

As Meyers learned onLate Nightin August,Game of Thronesisso much betterwith theGhostbustersfunny gal on the couch.

He even surprised her withThronesactor Conleth Hill (“The Spider” Varys).

“Oh my god, this is so cool!”

Someone get this woman aGame of Thronesafter-show stat!

James Corden and Victoria Beckham recreateMannequin

Victoria Beckam’s secret project with James Corden was worth the wait.

10.Thor: Ragnarokcast performs the Marvel film live!

Watching Jeff Goldblum eat popcorn with the crowd while Cate Blanchett poo-pooed the whole thing was worth the watch.

Even as a guest onJimmy Kimmel Live, she proved all she needs to shine is to be herself.

It deserves a replay, as does Oliver’s message to the country.

Conans awkward car ride with Tom Cruise

No one does “awkward” quite likeConan O’Brien.

Milo Yiannopoulos appears onReal Time

“you could go f yourself, all right?”

He can talk circles around your pathetic douchy little ass."

It’s one of the most memorable moments of the year, full stop.