TV series
Late Show with David Letterman
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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Late Show with David Letterman premiered August 30, 1993. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
Season 18 episodes
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Episode 3
Jennifer Connelly, Dr. Oz, Justin Townes Earle
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Bill Cosby, a Top Ten List presented by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, the Black Keys
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 7
Vince Vaughn, Mike Wolfe & Frank Fritz, Cage the Elephant
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Kelsey Grammer, Amar'e Stoudemire, Gregg Allman
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Betty White, Kim & Kourtney Kardashian, the Script
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Kaley Cuoco, Piers Morgan, Wanda Jackson, Miss Arkansas, Alyse Eady
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Guest stars Alyse Eady
Episode 15
Nathan Lane, Mike Palascak, Esperanza Spalding
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 16
Justin Bieber, Pauley Perrette, Best Coast
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Guest stars Pauley Perrette, Best Coast, Justin Bieber
Episode 17
Matthew Perry, Chris Elliott, Top Ten with Mitt Romney, the National
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Martha Stewart, Top Ten with Justin Bieber, Robert Plant
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Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers, Martin Lawrence, Steel Magnolia
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Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Judah Friedlander, Bryan Ferry
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S.I. Swimsuit Cover Reveal & Top 10, Tom Brokaw, Theophilus London
Tom Brokaw, a Top Ten List presented by 10 "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit models, Theophilus London
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 27
Forest Whitaker, S.I. Swimsuit Cover Model Irina, Josh Groban, Top Ten with Joy Philbin
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 28
Bill Hader, Grocery Bagging Champ Krystal, Amos Lee
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 29
Paris Hilton, Nathan Fillion, Scissor Sisters
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 30
David Spade, Andy Kindler, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real
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Amy Poehler, Jean Chu and Dusty the Cat, Deerhunter
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Matthew Morrison, Jeff Altman, Jessica Lea Mayfield
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 36
Brian Williams, Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Zac Brown Band
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Bradley Cooper, Mindy Kaling, Bob Geldof
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Guest stars Bradley Cooper, Mindy Kaling, Bob Geldof
Episode 43
Dana Carvey, Dr. Michio Kaku, British Sea Power
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 44
Katie Couric, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 48
Norm Macdonald, CC Sabathia, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones and Wynton Marsalis
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 51
Jennifer Garner, Jamie Oliver, Robbie Robertson
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Guest stars Jennifer Garner, Jamie Oliver, Robbie Robertson
Episode 52
Don Rickles, Eva Longoria
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Guest stars Don Rickles, Eva Longoria
Episode 53
Alec Baldwin, Wiz Khalifa
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Guest stars Alec Baldwin, Wiz Khalifa
Episode 54
Ricky Gervais, Top Ten with Katie Holmes, Foo Fighters
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Courteney Cox, Aziz Ansari, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 56
Seth Meyers, Carmelo Anthony, TV on the Radio
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 57
Tina Fey, Tommy Johnagin, The Gaslight Anthem
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 61
Dr. Phil McGraw, Chris Hemsworth, Broadway musical "Catch Me If You Can"
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 65
Betty White, Rick Harrison, Morning Teleportation
Dave welcomes actress Betty White, reality-TV star Rick Harrison and Morning Teleportation performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 66
Jodie Foster, Tom Dreesen, Neon Trees
Jodie Foster, Tom Dreesen, Neon Trees
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 67
Bill Murray, ''The Human Fuse'' Brian Miser, Brother
Bill Murray, "The Human Fuse" Brian Miser, Brother
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 71
Stupid human tricks, Jim Parsons, Manchester Orchestra
Episode credits
Guest stars Jim Parsons
Episode 72
Joan Rivers, Nick Griffin, Okkervil River
Dave welcomes comedian Joan Rivers, comic Nick Griffin and Okkervil River performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 73
Julianna Margulies, Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by Christina Aguilera, White Lies
Dave welcomes actress Julianna Margulies from CBS's "The Good Wife," talk show host Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by singer Christina Aguilera and White Lies perform.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 74
Martin Short, Melissa McCarthy, Tinie Tempah
Dave welcomes actor Martin Short, actress Melissa McCarthy from CBS's "Mike & Molly" and Tinie Tempah performs.
Episode credits
Guest stars Martin Short, Melissa McCarthy, Tinie Tempah
Episode 75
Keith Olbermann, Julie Bowen, Ben Harper
Dave welcomes TV host Keith Olbermann, actress Julie Bowen and Ben Harper performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 76
Kelly Ripa, Jennifer Lawrence, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Dave welcomes Kelly Ripa, X-Men's Jennifer Lawrence and the cast of the Broadway's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Plus: What Would Chris Rock Do?
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 77
Tracy Morgan, Jake Johannsen, The Airborne Toxic Event
Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, comic Jake Johannsen and The Airborne Toxic Event performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David Letterman
Episode 78
Lady Gaga, Eric Stonestreet, The Vaccines
Dave welcomes musician Lady Gaga, actor Eric Stonestreet and the Vaccines perform.
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Guest stars Lady Gaga, Eric Stonestreet, Justin Hayward-Young, Árni Árnason, Timothy Lanham, Yoann Intonti
Episode 79
Ewan McGregor, Scott Pelley, Brad Paisley
Dave welcomes actor Ewan McGregor, CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley and Brad Paisley performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 80
Piedmont Bird Callers, Kevin Bacon, Augustana
Dave welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Piedmont Bird Callers perform, a top ten list presented by U S Armed Forces personnel and Augustana performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 81
Ray Romano, Reese Waters, Arctic Monkeys
Dave welcomes Actor Ray Romano, comedian Reese Waters and Arctic Monkeys perform.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 82
Meredith Vieira, Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, Drum Solo Week kicks off with Anton Fig
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 84
Jon Cryer, Rachel Maddow, Roy Haynes
Dave welcomes actor Jon Cryer from CBS' "Two and a Half Men," journalist Rachel Maddow and drummer Roy Haynes performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 85
Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, Neil Peart
Dave welcomes actor Neil Patrick Harris of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," comic Mike Birbiglia and drummer Neil Peart performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 86
Adm. Michael Mullen, Top Ten by Betty White, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
Dave welcomes Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, A top-ten List presented by Betty White and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears perform.
Episode credits
Guest stars Edd Hall
Episode 87
Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and the cast of the Broadway musical Anything Goes
Dave welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and a performance from the cast of the Broadway musical "Anything Goes."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 88
Jim Carrey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Todd Rundgren
Dave welcomes actor Jim Carrey, actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and a Top Ten list presented by the 2011 NBA Champions, The Dallas Mavericks.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 89
Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, Jennifer Hudson
Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton and Jennifer Hudson performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 91
Jason Bateman, Amy Sedaris, Top Ten by Keith Olbermann, Drive-By Truckers
Dave welcomes actor Jason Bateman, actress Amy Sedaris, musical guests Drive-By Truckers and a "Top Ten" List presented by Keith Olbermann.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 92
Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, Beady Eye
Dave welcomes actor Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, musical guests Beady Eye and a "Top Ten" list presented by musician Justin Bieber.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 93
Jason Segel, horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, Noah and the Whale
Dave welcomes actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," horse whisperer Buck Brannaman and musical guests Noah and the Whale.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 94
Shia LaBeouf, Bert Kreischer, Dawes
Dave welcomes actor Shia LaBeouf, comedian/reality series star Bert Kreischer and musical guest Dawes. TV legend Henry Winkler joins Dave and Paul as celebrity judge for "Is This Anything?"
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 95
Tom Hanks, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys
Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest Sleepy Man Banjo Boys.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 96
Patrick Dempsey, Erica Hill, Marty Stuart
Dave welcomes actor Patrick Dempsey, CBS News' "The Early Show" Anchor Erica Hill and musical guest Marty Stuart.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 97
Julia Roberts, Cake
Dave welcomes actress Julia Roberts and musical guest Cake. Top Ten Reasons I, Dave Letterman, Am Proud To Be An American. How well does Julia Roberts know her "Larry Crowne" co-star Tom Hanks?
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 98
Emma Watson, George Lopez, Incubus
Dave welcomes actress Emma Watson, comedian/talk show host George Lopez and musical guest Incubus.
Episode credits
Guest stars Emma Watson, George López, Brandon Boyd
Episode 99
Roseanne Barr, Tom Felton, Blake Shelton
Dave welcomes comedian Roseanne Barr, actor Tom Felton and musical guest Blake Shelton.
Episode credits
Guest stars Edd Hall
Episode 100
Ryan Gosling, Gomez
Dave participates in a Summer Toy Demo and welcomes actor Ryan Gosling and musical guest Gomez.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 101
Kyra Sedgwick, Tim Harmston, Nikki Jean
Dave welcomes actress Kyra Sedgwick, a Top Ten List presented by "Captain America" star Chris Evans, comedian Tim Harmston and musical guest Nikki Jean.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 102
Bono & the Edge, a performance from Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 103
Steve Carell, Hope Solo and Abby Wambach, The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band
Dave welcomes actor Steve Carell, U.S. women's soccer stars Hope Solo and Abby Wambach and musical guests The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 104
Jeremy Piven, Captain Luis Montalvan, Cee-Lo Green
Dave welcomes actor Jeremy Piven, author Captain Luis Montalvan and musical guest Cee Lo Green.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 105
Harrison Ford, Porcelain Black
Dave welcomes actor Harrison Ford and musical guests Porcelain Black.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 106
Brian Williams, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band
Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical guest Tim Robbins & The Rogue Gallery Band.
Episode credits
Guest stars Edd Hall
Episode 107
Julianne Moore, Johnny Galecki, Tanner Foust, Eels
Dave welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Johnny Galecki from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," musical guest Eels and an X Games stunt on 53rd Street with Tanner Foust.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 108
Craig Ferguson, Connie Britton, Anna Calvi
Dave welcomes Craig Ferguson, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," actress Connie Britton and musical guest Anna Calvi.
Episode credits
Guest stars Edd Hall
Episode 109
Kirstie Alley, Louis C.K., Fountains of Wayne
Dave welcomes actress Kirstie Alley, comedian Louis CK and musical guests Fountains of Wayne.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 110
James Franco, Dianna Agron, Christina Perri
How cool are the special effects in the new Planet of the Apes movie? Check it out. The Glee star has broken her nose not once, but twice. Find out how she did it. Christina Perri performing "Arms" from her new CD release, "Lovestrong."
Episode credits
Guest stars Edd Hall
Episode 111
Ricky Gervais, Cat Deeley, Explosions in the Sky
Dave welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, television host Cat Deeley, musical guest Explosions in the Sky and a Top Ten List presented by Julie Chen, host of CBS's "Big Brother" and "The Talk".
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 112
Emma Stone, Alan Mulally, Sallie Ford
Dave welcomes actress Emma Stone, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally and musical guest Sallie Ford.
Episode credits
Guest stars Edd Hall
Episode 113
Colin Farrell, Christopher Ferguson, Typhoon
Dave welcomes actor Colin Farrell, NASA astronaut Christopher Ferguson and musical guest Typhoon.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 114
Denis Leary, Elizabeth Cook, Drum Solo Week II kicks off with Tony Royster Jr.
Dave welcomes actor Dennis Leary, radio show host and singer Elizabeth Cook, and drum solo by Tony Royster Jr.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 115
Rachel Maddow, Rose Byrne, Gavin Harrison
Dave welcomes talk show host Rachel Maddow and actress Rose Byrne also a drum solo by Gavin Harrison.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 116
Ashton Kutcher, Rafael Nadal, Stewart Copeland
Dave welcomes actor Ashton Kutcher, star of the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men" and tennis star Rafael Nadal also a drum solo by Stewart Copeland.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 117
Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Dennis Chambers
Dave welcomes actor Paul Rudd and comedian Bill Burr also a drum solo by Dennis Chambers.
Episode credits
Guest stars Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Dennis Chambers
Episode 118
Jason Sudeikis, Bettina Luescher, St. Vincent
From Saturday Night Live, Jason Sudeikis promotes his movie "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy" Bettina Luescher, World Food Programme Chief Spokesperson for North America St. Vincent - Lead Singer Annie Clark and St. Vincent performs ‘Cruel’, a new track from their upcoming album Strange Mercy.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 119
Alec Baldwin, Joe Namath, Lenny Kravitz
Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin, New York Jets legend, Joe Namath and musical guest Lenny Kravitz.
Episode credits
Guest stars Alec Baldwin, Joe Namath, Lenny Kravitz
Episode 120
David Arquette, Aubrey Plaza, Thurston Moore
Dave welcomes David Arquette, who can currently be seen on 'Dancing with the Stars', Aubrey Plaza, who plays April Ludgate in the TV's 'Parks and Recreation', and Thurston Moore, lead singer of the iconic Sonic Youth for over 30 years, plays a track from his new album "Demolished Thoughts", produced by Beck.
Episode credits
Guest stars Thurston Moore, David Arquette, Aubrey Plaza
Episode 121
Julianna Margulies, Joe Wong, Lady Antebellum
Kids say the darnedest things: find out what happened when Julianna Margulies' 3 year-old son saw her getting dressed. Joe Wong performs stand-up on the "Late Show" on September 1, 2011.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 122
Kim, Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian, Michael Emerson, The Jim Jones Revue
Dave welcomes reality television stars Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, actor Michael Emerson from the new CBS drama series "Person Of Interest" and musical guest The Jim Jones Revue.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 123
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, Sarah Jessica Parker
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 124
Michael J. Fox, Top Ten by the cast of Two and a Half Men, Jim McDonald, John Doe
Dave welcomes actor Michael J. Fox, a Top Ten List presented by Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones from the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men", comedian Jim McDonald and musical guest John Doe.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 125
Dr. Jill Biden, Ted Danson
Dave welcomes Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and actor Ted Danson from the CBS drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 126
Jonah Hill, Paula Abdul, Coldplay
Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, reality show judge Paula Abdul and musical guest Coldplay.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 127
Taylor Lautner, Minka Kelly, Wilco
Dave welcomes actor Taylor Lautner, actress Minka Kelly and musical guest Wilco.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 128
Sergeant Dakota Meyer, Sofia Vergara, Chris Cornell
Dave welcomes Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Dakota Meyer, actress Sofia Vergara and musical guest Chris Cornell.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 129
Nathan Fillion, Larry Miller, The Jayhawks
Dave welcomes actor Nathan Fillion, comedian Larry Miller and musical guest Jayhawks.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 130
Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery, Fleet Foxes
Dave welcomes actor Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery from the new CBS drama series "Unforgettable" and musical guest Fleet Foxes.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 131
Jack Hanna, Anna Faris
Dave welcomes "Jungle" Jack Hanna and "What's Your Number?" star Anna Faris.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 132
Anderson Cooper, Nick Offerman, The Knux
Dave welcomes talk show host Anderson Cooper, actor Nick Offerman and musical guest The Knux.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 133
Kaley Cuoco, Skipper Bivins & Trent Jackson, Death Cab for Cutie
Dave welcomes actress Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory", "Hillbilly Handfishin's" Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson and musical guest Death Cab for Cutie.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 134
Samuel L. Jackson, Karen Rontowski, Anne-Sophie Mutter
Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, comedian Karen Rontowski and musical guest Anne-Sophie Mutter.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 135
Brian Williams, Sting
Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical Sting.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 136
Hugh Jackman, Sean Young, Feist
Dave welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, actress Sean Young and musical guest Feist.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 137
George Clooney, Mastodon
Dave welcomes actor George Clooney and musical guest Mastodon.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 138
Caroline Kennedy, dock diving dogs, The Joy Formidable
Dave welcomes author Caroline Kennedy, diving dogs and musical guest The Joy Formidable.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 139
Bryan Cranston, Jeff Altman, Garland Jeffreys
Dave welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, comedian Jeff Altman and musical guest Garland Jeffreys.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 140
Tracy Morgan, Mike Golic & Mike Greenburg, Mates of State
Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, sportscasters Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic and musical guest Mates of State.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 141
Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, Hunter Hayes
Dave welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, who saved a young boy's life, and musical guest Hunter Hayes.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 142
Bill Clinton, Deer Tick
Dave welcomes former President Bill Clinton and musical guest Deer Tick.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 143
Bill O'Reilly, Martina McBride
Dave welcomes talk show host/author Bill O'Reilly and musical guest Martina McBride.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 144
Artie Lange, Eddie Brill, Beirut
Dave welcomes comedian/radio host Artie Lange and comedian Eddie Brill and musical guest Beirut.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 145
Salma Hayek, Keith Olbermann, Jane's Addiction
Dave welcomes actress Selma Hayek, talk show host Keith Olbermann and musical guest Jane's Addiction.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 146
Eddie Murphy, Jane Levy, Mayer Hawthorne
Dave welcomes actor Eddie Murphy, actress Jane Levy and musical guest Mayer Hawthorne.
Episode credits
Guest stars Eddie Murphy, Jane Levy, Mayer Hawthorne
Episode 147
Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Esposito, The Civil Wars
Dave welcomes actor Justin Timberlake, actress Jennifer Esposito and musical guest The Civil Wars.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 148
Johnny Depp, Foster the People
Dave welcomes actor Johnny Depp and musical guest Foster The People.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 149
Tom Brokaw, Myq Kaplan, The Head & The Heart
Dave welcomes news anchor Tom Brokaw, comedian Myq Kaplan, and musical guest The Head & The Heart.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 153
Mark Harmon, Mike Judge, Top Ten by Matt Lauer, Eli Young Band
"Beavis & Butt-Head" creator Mike Judge entertains with a dialogue and voices from a recent episode.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 154
Bill Cosby, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Dave welcomes comedian Bill Cosby and musical guest Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 155
Melissa McCarthy, Anthony Bourdain, Joan Baez & Kris Kristofferson
Dave welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy from the CBS comedy series "Mike & Molly," chef Anthony Bourdain, and musical guests Joan Baez and Kris Kristofferson.
Episode credits
Guest stars Melissa McCarthy, Anthony Bourdain, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson
Episode 156
Robert Pattinson, Annie Leibovitz, David Crosby and Graham Nash
Dave welcomes actor Robert Pattinson, photographer Annie Leibovitz, and musical guests David Crosby and Graham Nash.
Episode credits
Guest stars Robert Pattinson, Annie Leibovitz, David Crosby, Graham Nash
Episode 157
Adam Sandler, Peter Gabriel
Dave welcomes actor Adam Sandler and musical guest Peter Gabriel.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 158
Stupid Humans Tricks, Katie Holmes, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Dave welcomes actress Katie Holmes, musical guest Noel Ghallager's High Flying Birds, and a Top Ten List presented by Texas Governor Rick Perry. Also, Stupid Humans Tricks.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 159
Steve Martin, Felicity Jones, Lonesome River Band feat. Steve Martin
Dave welcomes actor Steve Martin and actress Felicity Jones.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 160
Jason Segel, Jamie Oliver, The Kooks
Dave welcomes actor Jason Segal from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," chef Jamie Oliver, and musical guest The Kooks.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 161
Bill Maher, Nikki Reed, Foo Fighters feat. Joan Jet
Dave welcomes comedian/talk show host Bill Maher, actress Nikki Reed, and musical guests Foo Fighters featuring Joan Jet.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 162
Jerry Seinfeld, Lykke Li
Dave welcomes comedian Jerry Seinfeld and musical guest Lykke Li.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 163
Regis Philbin, John Fogerty
Dave welcomes talk show host Regis Philbin and musical guest John Fogerty. See what happens when Regis Philbin takes a ride on his retirement gift from Dave, a new Vespa.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 164
Herman Cain, Grouplove
Dave welcomes republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, and musical guest Grouplove.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 165
Andy Kindler, Ty Burrell, Gayle King, Needtobreathe
Dave welcomes actor Ty Burrell, CBS News' Gayle King, and musical guest Needtobreath. Andy hangs out with the guys from American Pickers. Top Ten Other Articles In The Al Qaeda Magazine. What does the "Modern Family" star's family think about him being named one of People's Sexiest Men? The star of CBS' new morning show talks about her new co-star and her old friend Oprah.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 166
Amy Sedaris, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Sondre Lerche
Dave welcomes actress Amy Sedaris, radio host Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, and musical guest Sondre Lerche.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 167
Justin Bieber, Brian Regan, FreeSol
Dave welcomes musician Justin Bieber, comedian Brian Regan, and musical guest Freesol. Top Ten Signs You Ate Too Much At Thanksgiving Dinner. The pop star talks about the paternity case and his DNA test.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 168
Jonah Hill, Kristen Johnston, Ryan Adams
Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, actress Kristen Johnston, and musical guest Ryan Adams. Do all celebrities know each other? Jonah's mom thinks so. Kristen tells Dave about her drug problem.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jonah Hill, Kristen Johnston, Ryan Adams
Episode 169
Matt Damon, Shelby Lynne
Dave welcomes actor Matt Damon and musical guest Shelby Lynne. Rupert Jee selects a fan to pose with Dave for their 2011 holiday card. Top Ten Ways the Super Earth Is Different From Earth. Matt Damon tells of someone who didn't want their photo with him. Plus: Matt and Dave pose for their holiday card. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs "Revelation Road."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 170
Jessica Biel, Tom Dreesen, The Black Keys
Dave welcomes actress Jessica Biel, comedian Tom Dreesen, and musical guest The Black Keys. Top Ten Messages Left On Rod Blagojevich's Answering Machine. There are a ton of big stars in "New Year's Eve," but did Jessica actually meet any of them? The Black Keys play their hit song 'Gold On The Ceiling' off their new album El Camino.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 171
Charlize Theron, Kevin Nealon, Blitzen Trapper
Dave welcomes actress Charlize Theron, comedian Kevin Nealon, and musical guest Blitzen Trapper. Top Ten Signs Your Local News Team Is Drunk. Down and dirty trains that go backwards for seven hours? "Young Adult" star Charlize Theron tells Dave about her recent trip through Spain. Former "SNL" cast member Kevin Nealon recalls meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger for a "Hans and Franz" skit. Blitzen Trapper performing "Might Find It Cheap" from their album, "American Goldwing."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 172
David Duchovny, Comedian Hugh Fink, Young Jeezy
Dave welcomes comic Hugh Fink and musical guest Young Jeezy. Top Ten Signs You're At A Bad Mall. He went to meditate, but all David got was a big pile of horsesh**. Hugh performs stand-up.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 173
Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, Top Ten by the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III
Dave welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk", and a Top Ten List presented by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. Top Ten Thoughts That Went Through Robert Griffin III's Mind When He Won The Heisman Trophy. Scarlett and Dave talk about the naked photos that were hacked from her phone. Now that she's moved to LA, Julie finds New York City much more charming than before.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 174
Barbara Walters, Bill Hader, Wild Flag
Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Barbara Walters, actor/comedian Bill Hader, and musical guest Wild Flag. Top Ten Signs the Candidates Have Debate Fatigue. Dave knows the identity of Barbara Walters' most fascinating person of the year, but will he keep it a mystery? Bill Hader recounts a family ski trip where Dad took the wrong trail. Wild Flag makes their network television debut with the song "Romance" from their self-titled CD.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 175
Robert Downey Jr., Rooney Mara
Dave welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr. and actress Rooney Mara. Top Ten Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Demands For Returning Our Drone. From alpacas to kitties, Robert runs down the list of animals on his family farm. Rooney talks about how hard it was to shake her "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" character. The "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" star gets wasted to get the role.
Episode credits
Guest stars Robert Downey Jr., Rooney Mara
Episode 176
Tom Hanks, My Morning Jacket
Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest My Morning Jacket. He's brought his own mistletoe! Tom Hanks shares an intimate Christmas greeting with Dave's viewers. Don't miss the excitement as Tom Hanks unveils the trailer for his new Pop Tart HBO mini-series. My Morning Jacket performs "Outta My System" from their new release, "Circuital".
Episode credits
Guest stars My Morning Jacket
Episode 177
Jude Law, Bob Sarlatte, Gary Clark Jr.
Dave welcomes actor Jude Law, comedian Bob Sarlatte and musical guest Gary Clark Jr. Jude Law recalls the last night of a stage production when fake booze was replaced with the real deal. The multi-talented singer-songwriter from Texas performs "Bright Lights" from his debut EP.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 178
Tom Cruise, Anthony Hamilton, Top Ten by Mitt Romney
Dave welcomes actor Tom Cruise and musical guest Anthony Hamilton. Featuring a Top Ten List presented by former Governor Mitt Romney.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 179
Harry Connick Jr., Scott Van Pelt, Mariachi El Bronx
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 181
Anderson Cooper, Lindsey Vonn, Childish Gambino
Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Anderson Cooper, Olympic skiing champion Lindsey Vonn, and musical guest Childish Gambino.
Episode credits
Guest stars Donald Glover, Anderson Cooper, Lindsey Vonn
Episode 182
Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce, Darlene Love
Dave welcomes actor Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce and musical guest Darlene Love.
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Cast
David LettermanSelf - Host
Paul ShafferSelf -Musical Director
Darlene LoveSelf - Musical Guest
Drew BarrymoreSelf - GuestCredits
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- 4,252
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- English
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