“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is intent on scoring with its return to ABC this week. The guest lineup includes Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning .

After an abrupt suspension, the late-night talk show returned Sept. 23 .

The show was suspended indefinitely on Sept. 17 following backlash from Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair Broadcast Group and the Federal Communications Commission over comments host Jimmy Kimmel made on a Sept. 15 episode regarding the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk .

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While ABC decided to bring Kimmel back on-air, Nexstar and Sinclair will continue to preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" with other coverage. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

But now that his show is back, he's welcoming some familiar faces

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