Episode 1
Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, Terrence Howard
Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, and Terrence Howard are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David Letterman
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Late Show with David Letterman
1993TV-PG22 seasons6.4 / 10
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
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Synopsis
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
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Episode 2
Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, Tricky
Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, and Tricky are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 3
Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy
Following the previous night's acceptance speech, Dave admits to underestimating Gov. Sarah Palin; Andy Kindler makes his last report from the GOP convention in Minneapolis; Robin Williams throws in his two cents on the election; Shannen Doherty plugs the new 90210 and describes surviving the Southern California mudslides; Duffy performed "Warwick Avenue."
Episode credits
Guest stars Duffy, Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty
Episode 4
John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve Earle
John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 5
Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman
6.0 / 10
Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.
Episode credits
Guest stars Thomas L. Friedman, Keira Knightley, David Sanborn
Episode 6
Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael Buble
Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests. Plus, the second annual NASCAR Top Twelve!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 7
Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James
Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.
Episode credits
Guest stars Biff Henderson, Barack Obama, LeBron James
Episode 8
Jessica Simpson, Jack Hanna
Jessica Simpson and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jack Hanna, Jessica Simpson
Episode 9
Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais
6.0 / 10
Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Street; Dave reads from the "Late Show Fun Facts" book, in stores next week; in her first LSDL appearance in seven years, Meg Ryan plugs The Women and shares an anecdote about her daughter; Ricky Gervais promotes Ghost Town and describes doing press junkets for the movie.
Episode credits
Guest stars Biff Henderson, Ricky Gervais, Meg Ryan
Episode 10
Bill Clinton, Chris Rock
Former President William Jefferson Clinton and Chris Rock are the scheduled guests.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chris Rock, Bill Clinton
Episode 11
Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen & Tim Reid, Kings of Leon
Lyle the Intern fails to convince Dave to join his latest scam; Julianne Moore discusses her trip to Brazil and plugs Blindness; Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen do stand-up; Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 12
Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem
Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 13
Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood
Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 14
Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio
Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 15
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 16
Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
6.0 / 10
Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
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Calista Flockhart, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams
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Brian Williams, Tim Robbins
Dave comments on the previous night's vice-presidential debate, which is followed by a string of Unfair Edits; NBC anchorman Brian Williams also throws in his two cents; Tim Robbins talks baseball, shares a story about Paul Newman, and plugs City of Ember.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 21
Debra Messing, John Carter, Tegan & Sara
Dave presents the (fake) opening credits of the second presidential debate, which closely resemble Magnum P.I.; Debra Messing plugs "The Starter Wife" and takes a jab at Sarah Palin; Alan's tour of the Late Show control room is sabotaged; Alianca da Terra founder John Carter discusses the plight of the Amazon rainforest; Tegan and Sara performed "Call It Off."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 23
Bill Murray, Beck
Michael Bearden fills in for Paul; a man wanders onstage to get his copy of the Fun Facts book autographed; Bill Murray promotes City of Ember and conducts a town hall debate; Beck performed "Gamma Ray."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 24
Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Lou Reed
Tonight on "Late Show Green Tips," Chris and Gerard show off their new hybrid; Jeremy Piven discusses winning his third Emmy; Alan has a few words to say to Gov. Sarah Palin; Elizabeth Banks plugs W.; Lou Reed performed "Caroline Says, Part 2."
Episode credits
Guest stars Lou Reed, Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Elliott, Gerard Mulligan
Episode 26
Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Blues Traveler
Episode credits
Guest stars John Popper, Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Biff Henderson
Episode 30
Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad
Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 31
Regis Philbin, James Taylor
Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 32
Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams
Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled guests.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ryan Adams, Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney
Episode 33
Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend
"New Halloween Costumes" include Sarah Palin's passport, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amy Winehouse's hair, and an oversized copy of the Fun Facts book; Cole Hamels of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies reads the Top Ten; John Legend performed "I Love, You Love."
Episode credits
Guest stars Tony Mendez, Paul Rudd, Cole Hamels, Ashley Olsen, John Legend
Episode 34
Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel
Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 35
Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky Gervais
Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten from Ricky Gervais!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 36
Tom Brokaw, Vera Farmiga
Dave shares a few thoughts on election night; an audience member panics when he realizes he forgot to vote; Tom Brokaw promotes his best-selling book, "Boom!"; a very pregnant Vera Farmiga plugs The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 37
Ben Stiller, Q-Tip
Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naperville, IL!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 38
Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley
6.0 / 10
Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 39
Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift
Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 40
Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys
Dave shows a clip of King Tut's mummy appearing on Maury; NFL superstar Terrell Owens presents the Top Ten; the legendary Don Rickles plugs his new book and riffs on marriage and growing old; Alicia Keys performed "The Thing About Love."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 41
Russell Brand, Charlie Haden
Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 42
Bruce Willis, Sia
Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bruce Willis, Sia
Episode 43
Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger
A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "Cosby Show" complete series DVD set and comments on the election; The Answer (making their American TV debut) performed "Never Too Late."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 44
Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign
Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 1 of "Tribute Band Week" with Purple Reign!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 45
Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash
With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he'll accidentally start an international incident; Lyle the Intern and his pal "Rudy" (Joe Grossman) promote their internet show; Jack Hanna brings out a baby kangaroo, an aardvark, and a macaque; on Day 2 of Tribute Band Week, The Cold Hard Cash Show performed "Folsom Prison Blues."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 46
Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone
Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 47
Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond
Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 48
James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz
James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 49
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 50
Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.
Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after President Bush pardoned 14 convicted felons that week, Dave and Alan grant clemency to an audience member; Reese Witherspoon relives her 2005 Oscar win and plugs Four Christmases; Harry Connick Jr. performs "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
Episode credits
Guest stars Tony Mendez, Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.
Episode 51
Teri Hatcher, Ludacris
Teri Hatcher, Ludacris, and T-Pain are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 52
Denis Leary, John Mayer
Denis Leary and John Mayer are the scheduled guests. Plus, Dave's Mom and the 16th annual pie-guessing contest!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 53
Tom Arnold, Faith Hill
Bruce Willis promotes the Fun Facts book, declaring the tome "Yippee-ki-larious, mother****er!"; Tom Arnold laments the failure of his third marriage and plugs Gardens of the Night; Dave chats with a grouchy CBS Store employee (Johnny Dark); Faith Hill and the Morgan State University Choir performed "Little Drummer Boy."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 54
Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, The Duke Spirit
Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, and The Duke Spirit are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from the Ball State University football team!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 55
Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey Johnson
Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, and Jamey Johnson are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 56
Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, Loudon Wainwright III
Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, and Loudon Wainwright III are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 57
Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver
Sen. John McCain and Bon Iver are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 58
Meryl Streep, Jeff Altman
In need of a pick-me-up, Dave repeats the sneezing monkey clip; a bronchitis-stricken Meryl Streep promotes Doubt; Dave's old buddy Jeff Altman does a few impressions.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 59
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler is the scheduled guest. Plus, a Holiday Toy Demo!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 60
Tom Cruise, Fall Out Boy
Tom Cruise and Fall Out Boy are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 61
Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene
6.0 / 10
Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 62
Will Smith, Of Montreal
Will Smith and Of Montreal are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 63
Jerry Seinfeld, Leona Lewis
Jerry Seinfeld and Leona Lewis are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 64
Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren
Dustin Hoffman and Todd Rundgren guest. PLUS: An Apology from Bernie Madoff; Coach Mike Singletary; the Bitter Cold Hits the "Today" Show; the Al Qaeda Holiday Party; and a Top Ten List.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 65
Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene Love
Mickey Rourke; Jay Thomas; and Darlene Love. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a sneezing monkey; a top ten list; Holiday Quarterback Challenge; and Paul Shaffer's does Cher's "O Holy Night."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 66
Tracy Morgan, Matt Braunger
Dave shows a (phony) clip of Larry King interviewing the shoe that was thrown at President Bush; Tracy Morgan jokes about his recent legal troubles; Dave asks Paul about how he spent his Christmas; "MADtv" star Matt Braunger makes his television stand-up debut.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 67
Kate Hudson, Glasvegas
Kate Hudson; and Glasvegas. PLUS: CNN Clip of the Night; Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Homeland Security USA; Changes in the Late Show 2009; the President defends his record; Regis in high-def; a top ten list; Dave's resolutions; and Biff still celebrating.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 68
Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarley
Dave delivers a pizza to an audience member, but she's too excited to eat it; Dave reads the "Top Ten Questions"; Kevin James plugs Paul Blart: Mall Cop and discusses his weight problem; another chat with CBS store employee "Stanley Kronkite" (Johnny Dark); "Squawk Box" host Becky Quick analyzes the Bernie Madoff controversy; Erin McCarley performed "Love, Save the Empty."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 69
Ricky Gervais, Rose Byrne, Okkervil River
Ricky Gervais; Rose Byrne; and Okkervil River. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Ball State at the GMAC Bowl; what's popular on the Monkey Channel; the White House lunch; a top ten list; and the guy who was hanging bare-assed from a ski lift.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 70
Kate Winslet, Marv Albert
Kate Winslet; and Marv Albert. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Front Page of the New York Post; Regis in High-Def; and a Top Ten List.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 71
Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman
6.0 / 10
Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a monkey sneezing; a squid sneezing; Dick Cheney Lie Count; Governor Bill Richardson; Late Show Fun Facts; Alan Kalter's Guide to the Inauguration; and a top ten list.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 72
Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi
Billy Crystal; and Kara DioGuardi. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; an Odd Blagojevich Press Conference; 49er Coach Mike Singletary; and a Top Ten List with Owen Wilson from Maui, Hawaii.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 73
Salma Hayek, Jimmie Walker
Salma Hayek; and Jimmie Walker. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; phone call for David Letterman; little known things about the Bush Administration; Dave's Cocoa Guy; a message from Late Show writer Bill Scheft; and a special Top Ten from baseball's newest Hall of Fame inductees, Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 74
Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers Band
Clint Eastwood; and Randy Rogers Band. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; The 9th Anniversary of Dave's Quintuple; and Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 75
Kyra Sedgwick, Gwen Ifill
Kyra Sedgwick; and Gwen Ifill. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; George W. Bush cleaning his glasses; Inauguration Day Plans; filling in for Osama bin Laden; and Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop in uninvited.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 76
Zach Braff, Arj Barker, The Airborne Toxic Event
Zach Braff; Arj Barker; and The Airborne Toxic Event. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; "Bride Wars"; Mystery Sound in Space; Alan Kalter's How It Works; and a Late Show Farewell to Great Moments in Presidential Speeches.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 80
Renee Zellweger, Tony Dungy, Graham Nash sits in with the band
Episode credits
Guest stars Graham Nash, Tony Dungy, Renée Zellweger
Episode 84
Joe Torre, Demetri Martin, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 85
Isla Fisher, extreme fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson and Gary Louris, a Top Ten List presented by Lil' Wayne
6.0 / 10
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 87
Naomi Watts, Danny McBride, 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover reveal
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 88
The crew of US Airways "Miracle On The Hudson" Flight 1549, Heartless Bastards
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 89
Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Refaeli, Anthony Hamilton
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 90
Chris Russo, the Jonas Brothers, Ashford & Simpson
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 91
Martha Stewart, Jake Johannsen, Matt Nathanson
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 92
Ellen Pompeo, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, Willie Nelson with Asleep at the Wheel
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 95
David Spade, Jeffrey Sachs, David Sanborn with Sam Moore
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 96
Barbara Walters, Mike Birbiglia, Shemekia Copeland
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 100
Jon Stewart, U2, a Top Ten List featuring 10 Team USA members from the World Baseball Classic
Jon Stewart is scheduled to appear. Plus, Day 4 of U2 Week!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 103
Stupid Pet Tricks, Paul Rudd, Razorlight
Episode credits
Guest stars Paul Rudd
Episode 105
Andy Samberg, Paul Teutul Sr., the Broadway cast of "West Side Story"
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 109
Craig Ferguson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Modest Mouse
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 110
Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi, a Top Ten List presented by Owen Wilson
After discussing Bruce Willis' wedding at length, Dave mentions that he married his longtime girlfriend in a private ceremony this past weekend, than explains all the obstacles he faced on the way to the courthouse; an update on George Clarke and the Late Show Weight Loss Challenge; Hugh Laurie plugs Monsters vs. Aliens; Sarah Paulson does impressions; Bloc Party performed "One Month Off."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 111
David Spade, Richard Zoglin, David Sanborn and Sam Moore
Via videotape, Osama bin Laden congratulates Dave on his marriage to Regina; tonight on "At Home with the Madoffs," Bernie and Ruth watch TV; Mary Tyler Moore plugs her autobiography and shares an embarassing story about Ed Asner; Blake Lively talks about her maltipoo; White Lies performed "To Lose My Life."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 114
Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Harris with Norah Jones
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 115
Seth Rogen, Tom Dreesen, Adele
Following the monologue, two goons walk off with Tony, claiming he's been adopted by Madonna; in lieu of Biff, Andy Kindler makes the annual trip to Yankees Spring Training; champion grocery-bagger Francisco Palacios puts Dave to shame in a face-off; Marg Helgenberger talks about her first job; Ray LaMontagne performed "You Are The Best Thing."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 117
Marg Helgenberger, Francisco Palacios, Ray LaMontagne
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 120
Zac Efron, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, A.C. Newman with Nicole Atkins
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 122
Drew Barrymore, Jack McBrayer, Neko Case
Episode credits
Guest stars Drew Barrymore, Neko Case
Episode 123
Matthew Perry, Elisha Cuthbert, Rascal Flatts
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 127
Beyonce, Jim Parsons
Episode credits
Guest stars Jim Parsons, Beyoncé
Episode 130
Matthew Fox, Carol Leifer, the All-American Rejects, a Top Ten List presented by Matthew Stafford
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 131
Dolly Parton, Zachary Quinto
Episode credits
Guest stars Rupert Jee, Dolly Parton, Zachary Quinto
Episode 132
Jennifer Garner, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, Manchester Orchestra
6.0 / 10
Episode credits
Guest stars Tony Mendez, Jennifer Garner, Elon Musk
Episode 133
Regis Philbin, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Hair"
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 134
Kiefer Sutherland, Jim Norton, Bat for Lashes
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 135
Gordon Ramsay, Chris Pine, Keri Hilson with Kanye West
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 136
Liev Schreiber, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Franz Ferdinand
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 137
Bruce Willis, Ben Harper & Relentless7
Episode credits
Guest stars Bruce Willis, Ben Harper
Episode 138
Norm MacDonald, a Top Ten List presented by Leonard Nimoy, Animal Collective
6.0 / 10
Episode credits
Guest stars Biff Henderson, Leonard Nimoy, Norm Macdonald
Episode 139
Matthew Broderick, Brian Regan, Chris Cornell
6.0 / 10
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 141
Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Chrisette Michele
6.0 / 10
Episode credits
Guest stars Biff Henderson, Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Chrisette Michele
Episode 143
Kid Scientists, Teri Hatcher, Rick Ross with Magazeen, a Top Ten List presented by Ron Howard
6.0 / 10
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 146
Jane Fonda, Piedmont Bird Callers, Kenny Chesney
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 147
Stephen Colbert, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, Grizzly Bear
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 150
Bill Cosby, Helio Castroneves, Melody Gardot
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 152
Jessica Biel, Zach Galifianakis, Steve Earle
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 153
Elvis Costello, a Top Ten List presented by Neil Patrick Harris
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 154
Paris Hilton, Calvin Borel, Steven Wright
6.0 / 10
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 157
Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash
6.0 / 10
Episode credits
Guest stars Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Steve Shelley, Lee Ranaldo, Kathy Griffin, Steve Nash
Episode 158
Denzel Washington, the Jonas Brothers, a Top Ten List with Regis Philbin
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 159
Sandra Bullock, Pete Correale, P.J. Harvey & John Parish
6.0 / 10
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 161
Michelle Pfeiffer, Judah Friedlander, Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 163
Danny DeVito, Bear Grylls, Phoenix
Dave welcomes the star of the FX network comedy, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", Danny Devito. Topics include Danny's now infamous Youtube moment when it appeared he was drunk on the set. He claims he wasn't. Later, star of the Discovery Channel/Science Channel series, "Man vs. Wild", Bear Grylis stops by to discuss his series upcoming episode with superstar Will Farrell. Phoenix is the Musical Guest.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 164
Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Cera, the Sounds
Jada Pinkett-Smith discusses her new role as a doctor in the TnT Tuesday night drama, "Hawthorne" and her oldest son, Jaden's new role in the Karate Kid remake, "Kung Fu Kid". Jada noting that the the family will be living in Hong Kong during the film's production. Michael Cerra discusses his role in the new film, "Year One", also starring Jack Black. Swedish Rock band, The Sounds, are the musical guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 165
Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Iggy Pop & the Brighton Port Authority
Episode credits
Guest stars Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Iggy Pop, Fatboy Slim
Episode 166
Sandra Day O'Connor, MSTRKRFT with John Legend, a Top Ten List presented by Lucas Glover
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 170
Serena Williams, Hayden Panettiere, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 172
Queen Latifah, Emma Watson
Episode credits
Guest stars Emma Watson, Queen Latifah
Episode 173
Daniel Radcliffe, Veronika Part, Levon Helm, a Top Ten List presented by Bruno
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 176
Edie Falco, Michael Showalter, Wilco with Feist
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 177
Paul McCartney, a Top Ten List presented by Bruce Willis
Episode credits
Guest stars Paul McCartney, Bruce Willis
Episode 179
Tom Arnold, Metric, a Top Ten List presented by Dave's mom Dorothy
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 181
Kevin Spacey, Jesse James, the Flatlanders, a Top Ten List presented by Stewart Cink
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 183
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Vera Farmiga, Ginuwine with Missy Elliott
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 185
Eric Bana, Dave Matthews Band, a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox star Mark Buehrle
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 188
Adam Sandler, Cage the Elephant
Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, and Robert Cray are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 189
Regis Philbin, Ted Alexandro, Dave Matthews Band
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 191
Donald Trump, Diane Kruger, Billy Currington, a Top Ten List presented by Britney Spears
Episode credits
Guest stars Donald Trump, Britney Spears, Diane Kruger, Billy Currington
Episode 194
Renee Zellweger, Gary Mule Deer
Episode credits
Guest stars Renée Zellweger, Gary Mule Deer
Episode 195
Christina Applegate, Brendan Benson, Patton Oswalt
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 198
Anne Heche, Jim Parsons, Care Bears on Fire
Episode credits
Guest stars Jim Parsons, Care Bears on Fire, Anne Heche
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