Episode 1
Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi
Comic Kathy Griffin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actor Chris Pratt; Big Boi performs.
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
Regis Philbin; Zedd
TV personality Regis Philbin; musical guest Zedd.
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Tracy Morgan; Marv Albert; Everest
From "30 Rock", actor Tracy Morgan; sportscaster Marv Albert; musical guests Everest.
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Michael Strahan; Jessica Chastain; Conor Maynard
Talk show host Michael Strahan; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actress Jessica Chastain; musical guest Conor Maynard.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michael Strahan, Jessica Chastain, Conor Maynard
Episode 5
Brian Williams; Morrissey
News anchor Brian Williams; musical guest Morrissey.
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Josh Brolin; Kathryn Bigelow; Ray Wylie Hubbard
From "Gangster Squad", actor Josh Brolin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", director Kathryn Bigelow; musical guest Ray Wylie Hubbard.
Episode credits
Guest stars Josh Brolin, Kathryn Bigelow, Ray Wylie Hubbard
Episode 7
Michael J. Fox; Lena Dunham
Actor Michael J. Fox; from "Girls", actress Lena Dunham.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones; Allison Williams; Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
From "Broken City", actress Catherine Zeta-Jones; from "Girls", actress Allison Williams; musical guests Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.
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Charlie Sheen; Phil Simms; José James
From "Anger Management", actor Charlie Sheen; CBS Sports commentator and former NFL quarterback Phil Simms; musical guest José James.
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Jennifer Lawrence; Alan Zweibel; A$AP Rocky
Actress Jennifer Lawrence; author Alan Zweibel; musical guest A$AP Rocky.
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Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; Buddy Guy
Reality TV personalities Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; musical guest Buddy Guy.
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Jeremy Renner; Jack Hanna
From "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters", actor Jeremy Renner; animal expert Jack Hanna.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 13
Kevin Bacon; Brian Kiley; The Amazing
From "The Following", actor Kevin Bacon; comic Brian Kiley; musical guests The Amazing.
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Melissa McCarthy; David Morrissey; David Byrne & St. Vincent
From "Mike & Molly", actress Melissa McCarthy; from "The Walking Dead", actor David Morrissey; musical guests David Byrne & St. Vincent.
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Sylvester Stallone; Al Gore
From "Bullet to the Head", actor Sylvester Stallone; former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.
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Jason Bateman; Alison Brie; Shovels & Rope
From "Identity Thief", actor Jason Bateman; from "Community", actress Alison Brie; musical guests Shovels & Rope.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 17
Al Pacino; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Fom "Stand Up Guys", actor Al Pacino; musical guests Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
Episode credits
Guest stars Al Pacino, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, Ray Dalton
Episode 18
Kevin Spacey; Nick Griffin; Emeli Sandé
From "House of Cards", actor Kevin Spacey; comic Nick Griffin; musical guest Emeli Sandé.
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Gov. Chris Christie; Joe Flacco; Cody Ray Slaughter
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Cody Ray Slaughter.
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Eric Stonestreet; Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo; Brandon Bennett; Norman, the Bicycle-Riding Dog
From "Modern Family", actor Eric Stonestreet; Trick: Norman will ride a scooter; from Sirius XM Radio, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett.
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Joel McHale; Amy Sedaris; Justin Shandor
From "Community", actor and TV host Joel McHale; actress and comedienne Amy Sedaris; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Justin Shandor.
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Sally Field; John Harbaugh; Shawn Klush
Actress Sally Field; Baltimore Ravens' John Harbaugh; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Shawn Klush.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 23
Pauley Perrette; Jake Johannsen; Ben Portsmouth
From "NCIS", actress Pauley Perrette; comedian Jake Johannsen; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Ben Portsmouth.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jake Johannsen, Pauley Perrette
Episode 24
Bill O'Reilly; S.I. Swimsuit Models; The Avett Brothers
Talk show host Bill O'Reilly; a Top Ten List presented by ten 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and the 2013 S.I. Swimsuit cover model reveal; musical guests The Avett Brothers.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 25
Bruce Willis; Kate Upton; Little Big Town
From "A Good Day to Die Hard", actor Bruce Willis; 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Kate Upton; musical guests Little Big Town.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bruce Willis, Kate Upton
Episode 26
Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha; AnnaSophia Robb; Robert DeLong
Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha; from "The Carrie Diaries", actress AnnaSophia Robb; musical guest Robert DeLong. Quvenzhané Wallis preempted.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 27
Jerry Seinfeld; Dave Grohl & the Sound City Players with Stevie Nicks
Comic Jerry Seinfeld; musician Dave Grohl; musical guests Dave Grohl & the Sound City Players with Stevie Nicks.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 28
Helen Hunt; Jeff Caldwell; The Maccabees
From "Decoding Annie Parker", actress Helen Hunt; comic Jeff Caldwell; musical guests The Maccabees.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 29
David Spade; Kenny Licklider; Aaron Neville
From "Rules of Engagement", actor and comedian David Spade; dog trainer/reality TV personality Kenny Licklider; musical guest Aaron Neville.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 30
Michelle Williams; Chris O'Donnell; von Grey
From "Oz the Great and Powerful", actress Michelle Williams; from "NCIS: Los Angeles", actor Chris O'Donnell; musical guests von Grey.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 31
Hugh Jackman; Zosia Mamet; The Americans
Actor Hugh Jackman; from "Girls", actress Zosia Mamet; musical guests The Americans.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 32
Johnny Depp; Bill Carter and The Blame
Stupid Human Tricks; actor Johnny Depp; musical performance by Bill Carter and The Blame.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 33
Luke Wilson; Dan Mintz; Imagine Dragons
Actor Luke Wilson; comic Dan Mintz; musical performance by Imagine Dragons.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 34
Alec Baldwin; Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell
From "AmeriQua", actor Alec Baldwin; musical guests Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell.
Episode credits
Guest stars Alec Baldwin, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell
Episode 35
Joan Rivers; Jimmie Johnson; Kendrick Lamar
Comic Joan Rivers; Daytona 500 winner Jimmie Johnson; musical guest Kendrick Lamar.
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Tina Fey; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Solange
Actress and writer Tina Fey; from "Modern Family", actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson; musical guest Solange.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 37
Michael Bloomberg; Depeche Mode
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; musical guests Depeche Mode.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 38
Steve Carell; Emilia Clarke; Josh Ritter
From "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", actor Steve Carell; from "Game of Thrones", actress Emilia Clarke; musical guest Josh Ritter.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 39
Jim Carrey; Richard Thompson
From "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", actor & comedian Jim Carrey; musical guest Richard Thompson.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 40
Gerard Butler; Elizabeth Cook
From "Olympus Has Fallen", actor Gerard Butler; musical guest Elizabeth Cook
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 41
Seth Meyers; Demetri Martin; Dropkick Murphys
From "Saturday Night Live", comedian & writer Seth Meyers; comic Demetri Martin; musical guests Dropkick Murphys.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 42
Selena Gomez; Bob Sarlatte; Killer Mike
Actress Selena Gomez; comic Bob Sarlatte; musical guest Killer Mike.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 43
Bill Cosby; Mikaela Shiffrin; Garbage
Comic Bill Cosby; U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin; musical guests Garbage.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 44
Eva Mendes; Andy Hendrickson; The Airborne Toxic Event
Actress Eva Mendes; a Top Ten List presented by IndyCar driver Graham Rahal; comic Andy Hendrickson; musical guests The Airborne Toxic Event.
Episode credits
Guest stars Eva Mendes, Andy Hendrickson, Graham Rahal
Episode 45
James Franco; Andrew Borracchini; Ed Sheeran
From "Oz the Great and Powerful" and "Spring Breakers", actor James Franco; national grocery bagging champion Andrew Borracchini; music by Ed Sheeran.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 46
Brian Williams; Pegi Young & The Survivors
News anchor Brian Williams; musical guests Pegi Young & The Survivors.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 47
Gary Gulman; Wavves
Comic Gary Gulman; musical guests Wavves.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 48
Shia LaBeouf; Jeff Altman; The Band Perry
From "The Company You Keep", actor Shia LaBeouf; comic Jeff Altman; musical guests The Band Perry.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 49
Regis Philbin; Broadway musical “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella”
Talk show legend Regis Philbin; a performance from the Broadway musical "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella".
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 50
Louis C.K.; Rachel Maddow; The Flaming Lips
Comic Louis C.K.; talk show host Rachel Maddow; musical guests The Flaming Lips.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 51
Martin Short; Tyler, the Creator
Actor/comedian Martin Short; musical guest Tyler, the Creator; a top ten list with Kevin Ware.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 52
Chelsea Handler; Ross Bennett; Yeah Yeah Yeahs
From "Chelsea Lately", talk show host Chelsea Handler; comic Ross Bennett; musical guests Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 53
Lindsay Lohan; Pete Lee; Gary Clark Jr.
From "Scary Movie 5", actress Lindsay Lohan; comic Pete Lee; musical guest Gary Clark Jr.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 54
Harrison Ford; Rita Wilson; Jake Bugg
From "42", actor Harrison Ford; actress Rita Wilson; musical guest Jake Bugg.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 55
Matthew McConaughey; Ryan Lochte; Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess)
From "Mud", actor Matthew McConaughey; Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte; musical guests Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess).
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 56
Steve Martin; Edie Brickell; Jenna Fischer
Actor Steve Martin; musician Edie Brickell; from "The Office", actress Jenna Fischer; musical guests Steve Martin & Edie Brickell.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 57
Kate Hudson; A.J. Clemente; Selena Gomez
From "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", actress Kate Hudson; former KFYR-TV anchor A.J. Clemente; musical guest Selena Gomez.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 58
Jim Parsons; Snoop Lion
From "The Big Bang Theory", actor Jim Parsons; musical guest Snoop Lion; a Top Ten List presented by Barry Sanders, the cover athlete of the Madden 25 video game.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jim Parsons, Snoop Dogg, Barry Sanders
Episode 59
Jon Hamm; Ricky Jay; The So So Glos
From "Mad Men", actor Jon Hamm; from "Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay", magician Ricky Jay; musical guests The So So Glos.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 60
Mindy Kaling; Nada Bakos; Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
From "The Mindy Project", actress Mindy Kaling; from documentary "Manhunt", former CIA analyst & targeting officer Nada Bakos; musical guest Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 61
Dr. Phil McGraw; Chris O'Dowd; Phoenix
Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw; from "Family Tree", actor Chris O'Dowd; musical guests Phoenix.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 62
Tobey Maguire; Tom Odell
From "The Great Gatsby", actor Tobey Maguire; Stupid Pet Tricks; musical guest Tom Odell.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 63
Paris Hilton; Miriam Tucker; Atlas Genius
From "Bling Ring", Paris Hilton; Miriam Tucker (swallowed and recovered a $5,000 diamond); musical guests Atlas Genius.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 64
Nathan Lane; Joe Matarese; Kacey Musgraves
From "The English Teacher" and Broadway's "The Nance", actor Nathan Lane; comic Joe Matarese; musical guest Kacey Musgraves.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 65
John Krasinski; Kerry Washington; James Blake
From "The Office", actor John Krasinski; from "Scandal", actress Kerry Washington; musical guest James Blake.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 66
Zooey Deschanel; Jim Gaffigan; Pistol Annies; Todd Rundgren
From "New Girl", actress Zooey Deschanel; comic Jim Gaffigan; musical guests Pistol Annies; sitting in musician Todd Rundgren.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 67
Michael Strahan; Alyson Hannigan; Natalie Maines
From "Live! With Kelly and Michael", host Michael Strahan; from "How I Met Your Mother", actress Alyson Hannigan; musical guest Natalie Maines.
Episode credits
Guest stars Alyson Hannigan, Michael Strahan, Natalie Maines
Episode 68
Jack Hanna; Benedict Cumberbatch
Animal expert Jack Hanna; from "Star Trek: Into Darkness", actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 69
Chris Pine; Tom Dreesen; She & Him
From "Star Trek: Into Darkness", actor Chris Pine; comic Tom Dreesen; musical guests She & Him.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 70
Mark Harmon; Amy Schumer; Luke Bryan
From "NCIS", actor Mark Harmon; from "Inside Amy Schumer", comedienne Amy Schumer; musical guest Luke Bryan.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 71
Tom Hanks; cast of “Pippin”
From the Broadway play "Lucky Guy", actor Tom Hanks; a performance by the cast of Broadway musical "Pippin".
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 72
Ed Helms; Hoda Kotb; Brad Paisley
From "The Hangover Part III", actor Ed Helms; talk show host Hoda Kotb; musical guest Brad Paisley.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 73
Barbara Walters; Jesse Eisenberg; MS MR
Journalist Barbara Walters; from "Now You See Me", actor Jesse Eisenberg; musical guests MS MR.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 74
Will Arnett; Trevor Noah; Kurt Vile
From "Arrested Development" and the new CBS series "The Millers", actor Will Arnett; comic Trevor Noah; musical guest Kurt Vile.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 75
Will Smith; The National
From "After Earth", actor Will Smith; musical guests The National.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 76
Jason Bateman; Piedmont bird callers; John Fogerty
From "Arrested Development", actor Jason Bateman; Piedmont bird callers; musical guest John Fogerty; surprise guest Tom Hanks plugs his Broadway play during the monologue and top ten list.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 77
Woody Harrelson; Tommy Johnagin; John Fogerty with Dawes
From "Now You See Me", actor Woody Harrelson; comic Tommy Johnagin; musical guests John Fogerty with Dawes.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 78
Neil Patrick Harris; Tony Kanaan; Frank Turner
Host of the 67th Annual Tony Awards, Neil Patrick Harris; 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan; musical guest Frank Turner.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 79
Nathan Fillion; John Oliver; Local Natives
From "Castle", actor Nathan Fillion; from "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", comic John Oliver; a Top Ten List presented by Joan Rivers; musical guests Local Natives.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 80
Johnny Galecki; John Mellencamp & Stephen King; Queens of the Stone Age
From "The Big Bang Theory", actor Johnny Galecki; from the play "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County", musician John Mellencamp and author Stephen King; musical guests Queens of the Stone Age.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 81
Vince Vaughn; Andy Kindler; Queens of the Stone Age
From "The Internship", actor Vince Vaughn; comic Andy Kindler; musical guests Queens of the Stone Age.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 82
Russell Brand; Michael Shannon; Haim
From "Despicable Me 2", actor & comic Russell Brand; from "Man of Steel", actor Michael Shannon; musical guests Haim.
Episode credits
Guest stars Russell Brand, Michael Shannon, Alana Haim, Danielle Haim, Este Haim
Episode 83
Dana Carvey; Nick Robinson; cast of “Matilda”
Actor & comic Dana Carvey; from "The Kings of Summer" and "Melissa & Joey", actor Nick Robinson; a performance by the cast of Broadway musical "Matilda".
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 84
Tom Brokaw; Darlene Love
News anchor Tom Brokaw; interview with and musical performance by Darlene Love.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 85
Harry Connick, Jr.; Dylan Moran
Interview with and musical performance by Harry Connick, Jr.; a Top Ten List presented by members of the U.S. Army; comic Dylan Moran.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 86
Bill O'Reilly; Greta Gerwig; Quadron
Journalist Bill O'Reilly; from "Frances Ha", actress Greta Gerwig; musical guests Quadron.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 87
Don Rickles; Nick Cannon; Tom Keifer
Comic Don Rickles; from "America's Got Talent", host Nick Cannon; musical guest Tom Keifer.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 88
Jeff Daniels; Ken Jeong; Jim James
From "The Newsroom", actor Jeff Daniels; from "Despicable Me 2", actor Ken Jeong; musical guest Jim James.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 89
John Travolta; Chris DiStefano; Japandroids
From "Killing Season", actor John Travolta; comic Chris DiStefano; musical guests Japandroids.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 90
Melissa McCarthy; Idris Elba; Dale Watson and His Lone Stars
From "The Heat", actress Melissa McCarthy; from "Pacific Rim", actor Idris Elba; musical guests Dale Watson and His Lone Stars.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 91
Channing Tatum; Tim DeChristopher; Fitz and The Tantrums
From "White House Down", actor Channing Tatum; activist Tim DeChristopher; musical guests Fitz and The Tantrums.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 92
Jamie Foxx; Patrick Kane; Wale
From "White House Down", actor Jamie Foxx; Stanley Cup MVP Patrick Kane; a Top Ten List presented by Backstreet Boys; musical guest Wale.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 93
Johnny Depp; Marc Maron; Dawes
From "The Lone Ranger", actor Johnny Depp; from "Maron", comedian Marc Maron; musical guests Dawes.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 94
Michael Cera; Martha Stewart; Ra Ra Riot
From "Crystal Fairy", actor Michael Cera; "Living the Good Life" author Martha Stewart; musical guests Ra Ra Riot .
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 95
Adam Sandler; Joseph Arthur
From "Grown Ups 2", actor/comedian Adam Sandler; musical guest Joseph Arthur.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 96
Salma Hayek Pinault; Tony Hale; Houndmouth
From "Grown Ups 2", actress Salma Hayek Pinault; from "Veep" and "Arrested Development", actor Tony Hale; musical guests Houndmouth.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 97
Kevin James; Shaun White; Darius Rucker
From "Grown Ups 2", actor Kevin James; snowboarder Shaun White; musical guest Darius Rucker.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 98
Bruce Willis; Bud Selig; Valerie Simpson
From "Red 2", star Bruce Willis; MLB commissioner Bud Selig; musical guest Valerie Simpson.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bruce Willis, Bud Selig, Valerie Simpson
Episode 99
Bill Maher; Poppy Montgomery; Pokey LaFarge
From "Real Time with Bill Maher", host Bill Maher; from "Unforgettable", actress Poppy Montgomery; musical guest Pokey LaFarge.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 100
Brian Williams; Court Yard Hounds
From "Nightly News with Brian Williams", anchor Brian Williams; musical guests Court Yard Hounds.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 101
Liev Schreiber; Adam Newman; Cold War Kids
From "Ray Donovan", actor Liev Schreiber; comedian Adam Newman; musical guests Cold War Kids.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 102
Cate Blanchett; Aisha Tyler; Franz Ferdinand
From "Blue Jasmine", actress Cate Blanchett; from "The Talk", co-host Aisha Tyler; musical guests Franz Ferdinand.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 103
Hugh Jackman; Lisa Kudrow; Jason Isbell
From "The Wolverine", actor Hugh Jackman; from "Web Therapy", actress Lisa Kudrow; musician Jason Isbell performs.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 104
Jason Sudeikis; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
From "We're the Millers", actor Jason Sudeikis; musical guests Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 105
Regis Philbin; Terry Fator
TV personality Regis Philbin; ventriloquist Terry Fator.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 106
Denzel Washington; James McCartney
From "2 Guns", actor Denzel Washington; musical guest James McCartney.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 107
Bryan Cranston; Amanda Seyfried; Michael Franti & Spearhead
From "Breaking Bad", actor Bryan Cranston; from "Lovelace", Amanda Seyfried; musicial guests Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 108
Matt Damon; Hanni El Khatib
From "Elysium", actor Matt Damon; musical guest Hanni El Khatib.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 109
Oprah Winfrey; Paul Rudd
TV icon and actress Oprah Winfrey discusses "The Butler"; from "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Paul Rudd.
Episode credits
Guest stars Paul Rudd, Oprah Winfrey
Episode 110
Olivia Wilde; Dean Norris; John Mayer
From "Drinking Buddies", actress Olivia Wilde; from "Under the Dome", actor Dean Norris; musical guest John Mayer.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 111
Louis C.K.; Hugh Evans; John Legend
Comedian and star of "Louie", Louis C.K.; from The Global Citizen Festival, humanitarian Hugh Evans; musical guest John Legend.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 112
Tina Fey; Valerie June
Actress and comedian Tina Fey; musical guest Valerie June.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 113
Serena Williams; Sean Donnelly; MGMT
Tennis champion Serena Williams; comedian Sean Donnelly; musical guests MGMT.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 114
Patrick Dempsey; Amy Sedaris; Laura Marling
From "Ushi Must Marry", actor Patrick Dempsey; actress and writer Amy Sedaris; musical guest Laura Marling.
Episode credits
Guest stars Edd Hall
Episode 115
Anderson Cooper; Olivia Munn; Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Journalist Anderson Cooper; from "The Newsroom", actress Olivia Munn; musical guests Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 116
Staff Sgt. Ty Carter; Hayden Panettiere; In the Valley Below
Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Ty Carter; from "Nashville", actress Hayden Panettiere; musical guests In the Valley Below.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 117
Bill Murray; Lenny Kravitz & Gladys Knight
Dave celebrates the Late Show and its 20 years and 3,897 episodes with a look back at the past with actor Bill Murray; musical guests Lenny Kravitz & Gladys Knight.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 118
Jake Gyllenhaal; Julie Chen; The Dodos
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal; host of "Big Brother" and co-host of "The Talk", producer Julie Chen; musical guests The Dodos.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 119
Tim Robbins; Herm Edwards; Passion Pit
From "Thanks for Sharing", actor Tim Robbins; football commentator Herm Edwards; musical guests Passion Pit.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 120
Queen Latifah; Jake Johnson; TV on the Radio
From "Teach", host and actress Queen Latifah; from "New Girl", actor Jake Johnson; musical guests TV on the Radio.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 121
Arsenio Hall; Dan Naturman; Laura Mvula
From "The Arsenio Hall Show", host and actor/comedian Arsenio Hall; stand-up from Dan Naturman; musical guest Laura Mvula.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 122
Ricky Gervais; Rahm Emanuel; Janelle Monae
From "Derek", creator and actor Ricky Gervais; Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; musical guest Janelle Monae.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 123
Billy Crystal; Sheryl Crow
From "Monsters University", actor Billy Crystal; musical guest Sheryl Crow.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 124
Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Keith Olbermann; Keith Urban
From "Don Jon", director and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt; talk show host Keith Olbermann; musical guest Keith Urban.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 125
Alec Baldwin; Toni Collette
Actor Alec Baldwin; from "Hostages", actress Toni Collette.
Episode credits
Guest stars Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette
Episode 126
Dr. Phil McGraw; Tom Dreesen
From "Dr. Phil", self-help guru Dr. Phil McGraw; comic Tom Dreesen.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 127
President Bill Clinton; Tired Pony
Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton; musical guests Tired Pony.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 128
Cher
Interview with and musical performance by Cher. Lizzy Caplan preempted.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 129
Robin Williams; Lizzy Caplan; Icona Pop
From "The Crazy Ones", actor Robin Williams; from "Masters of Sex", actress Lizzy Caplan; an opera Top Ten List presented by soprano Renée Fleming; musical guests Icona Pop.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 130
Bono; Johnny Galecki; Kings of Leon
Musician and humanitarian Bono; from "CBGB" and "The Big Bang Theory", actor Johnny Galecki; musical guests Kings of Leon.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 131
Steve Martin; Kathleen Madigan; The Kruger Brothers with Steve Martin
Legendary comedic actor and musician Steve Martin; stand-up comedy by Kathleen Madigan; musican guests The Kruger Brothers with Steve Martin.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 132
Sean Hayes; Sting
From "Sean Saves the World", actor Sean Hayes; musical guest Sting.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 133
Sarah Michelle Gellar; Nick Offerman; First Aid Kit
From "The Crazy Ones", actress Sarah Michelle Gellar; from "Parks and Recreation", actor Nick Offerman; musical guests First Aid Kit.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nick Offerman
Episode 134
Kerry Washington; Ariel Tweto; Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
From "Scandal", actress Kerry Washington; from "Flying Wild Alaska", TV personality Ariel Tweto; musical guests Yoko One & The Flaming Lips (as Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band).
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 135
Brian Williams; a performance from the film “Muscle Shoals”
Stupid Human Tricks; TV anchor Brian Williams; a performance from the film "Muscle Shoals".
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 136
Tom Selleck; Michael Somerville; Albert Hammond Jr.
From "Blue Bloods", actor Tom Selleck; stand-up comedy by Michael Somerville; musical guest Albert Hammond Jr.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 137
Tom Hanks; Two Door Cinema Club
From "Captain Phillips", actor Tom Hanks; Siri Top Ten; musical guests Two Door Cinema Club.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 138
Seth Meyers; Michael Fassbender; Amos Lee
From "The Awesomes" and "Saturday Night Live", comedic actor Seth Meyers; from "The Counselor", actor Michael Fassbender; musical guest Amos Lee.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 139
Lucy Liu; Mark Jacobson; The Weeknd
From "Elementary", actress Lucy Liu; civil engineering professor Mark Jacobson; musical guest The Weeknd.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 140
Jack Hanna; Kunal Nayyar
Animal expert Jack Hanna; from "The Big Bang Theory", actor Kunal Nayyar.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 141
Michael Strahan; Simon Amstell; Cage the Elephant
Talk show host and Football commentator Michael Strahan; stand-up comedy by Simon Amstell; musical guests Cage the Elephant.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 142
Ray Romano; James Franco
From "Parenthood", actor and comedian Ray Romano; from "As I Lay Dying", actor James Franco; Top Ten list presented by Madison Square Garden legends.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 143
Sylvester Stallone; Anna Faris; Deltron 3030
From "The Expendables 3", director and actor Sylvester Stallone; from "Mom", actress Anna Faris; musical guests Deltron 3030.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 144
Bill O'Reilly; The Head and the Heart
TV host Bill O'Reilly; musical guests The Head and the Heart.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 145
Donald Trump; Selena Gomez
Real estate mogul Donald Trump; musical guest Selena Gomez.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 146
Barbara Walters; Steve Young; White Denim
From "The View", co-host Barbara Walters; author Steve Young; musical guests White Denim.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 147
Charles Barkley; Lindsey Vonn; King Krule
Basketball legend and commentator Charles Barkley; skiing champion Lindsey Vonn; musical guest King Krule.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 148
Rob Lowe; Scott Dixon; Alan Jackson
From "Parks and Recreation", actor Rob Lowe; the 2013 Indy Car Champion, Scott Dixon; musical guest Alan Jackson.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 149
Will Arnett; Clive Davis; The Avett Brothers
From "The Millers", actor Will Arnett; author of "The Soundtrack of My Life", Clive Davis; musical guests The Avett Brothers.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 150
Harrison Ford; Holy Ghost!
The Late Show's annual Halloween costume show; from "Ender's Game", actor Harrison Ford; musical guests Holy Ghost! perform.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 151
Morgan Freeman; Brian Regan; Frightened Rabbit
From "Last Vegas", actor Morgan Freeman; stand-up comedy by Brian Regan; musical guests Frightened Rabbit.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 152
Woody Harrelson; David Ortiz; The Wanted
From "Out of the Furnace", actor Woody Harrelson; from World Series champion Boston Red Sox, MVP David Ortiz; musical guests The Wanted.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 153
Kathy Griffin; Bruce McCall; J. Cole
Actress and comedienne Kathy Griffin; author Bruce McCall; musical guest J. Cole; and a Top Ten List presented by Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 154
Natalie Portman; Chris Elliott; James Blunt
From "Thor: The Dark World", actress Natalie Portman; from "Eagleheart", actor and comedian Chris Elliott; musical guest James Blunt.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 155
Kelly Ripa; Cobie Smulders; Gary Clark Jr.
From "Live! With Kelly and Michael", talk show host Kelly Ripa; from "How I Met Your Mother", actress Cobie Smulders; musicial guest Gary Clark Jr.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 156
Tom Brokaw; Rhys Darby; Black Joe Lewis
News anchor Tom Brokaw; stand-up comedy by Rhys Darby; musical guest Black Joe Lewis.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 157
Julianna Margulies; Gen. Ray Odierno; Moon Taxi
From "The Good Wife", actress Julianna Margulies; Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno; musical guests Moon Taxi.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 158
Michael J. Fox; Lorde
From "The Michael J. Fox Show", actor Michael J. Fox; musical guest Lorde.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 159
Samuel L. Jackson; Chris Matthews
From "Oldboy", actor Samuel L. Jackson; journalist Chris Matthews.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 160
Claire Danes; Will Forte; Metric
From "Homeland", actress Claire Danes; from "Nebraska", actor Will Forte; musical guests Metric.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 161
Connie Britton; Lady Antebellum
From "Nashville", actress Connie Britton; Stupid Pet Tricks; musical guests Lady Antebellum.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 162
Vince Vaughn; Jimmie Johnson; Luscious Jackson
From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actor Vince Vaughn; 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, Jimmie Johnson; musical guests Luscious Jackson.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 163
Anderson Cooper; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; The Neighbourhood
Author and jounalist Anderson Cooper; from "Modern Family", actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson; musical guests The Neighbourhood.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 164
Jennifer Lawrence; Taraji P. Henson
From "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", actress Jennifer Lawrence; from "Person of Interest", actress Taraji P. Henson.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 165
Jonah Hill; Chiwetel Ejiofor; J. Roddy Walston and The Business
From "The Wolf of Wall Street", actor Jonah Hill; from "12 Years a Slave", actor Chiwetel Ejiofor; musical guests J. Roddy Walston and The Business.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 166
Howard Stern; Adrienne Iapalucci
Radio talk show host Howard Stern; stand-up comedy by Adrienne Iapalucci.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 167
Josh Hutcherson; Chris “Mad Dog” Russo; Sky Ferreira
From "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", actor Josh Hutcherson; sportscaster Chris “Mad Dog” Russo; musical guest Sky Ferreira.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 168
Martha Stewart; Pitbull
TV personality and style expert Martha Stewart; musical guest Pitbull.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 169
John Goodman; Kevin McCaffrey; Iggy Azalea with T.I.
From "Inside Llewyn Davis" and "Alpha House", actor John Goodman; stand-up comedy by Kevin McCaffrey; musical guests Iggy Azalea with T.I.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 170
Stephen Colbert; Sir Ian McKellen; Chvrches
From "The Colbert Report", host Stephen Colbert; from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", actor Sir Ian McKellen; musical guests Chvrches.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 171
Billy Crystal; Julie Chen; ZZ Ward
Actor and comedian Billy Crystal; from "The Talk", co-host Julie Chen; musical guest ZZ Ward.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 172
Emma Thompson; Andy Cohen; Nick Lowe
From "Saving Mr. Banks", actress Emma Thompson; singer Josh Groban presents the Top Ten List; comedian Andy Cohen; musical guest Nick Lowe.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 173
Julia Roberts; Glen Hansard
From "August: Osage County", actress Julia Roberts; musical guest Glen Hansard.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 174
Regis Philbin; John Witherspoon; Seasick Steve
Talk show host Regis Philbin; stand-up comedy by John Witherspoon; musical guest Seasick Steve.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 175
Will Ferrell; Chris Cornell feat. Joy Williams
From "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Will Ferrell; a Top Ten List presented by the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner, Jameis Winston; musical guests Chris Cornell feat. Joy Williams.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 176
Paul Rudd; Cristin Milioti; Alt-J
From "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Paul Rudd; journalist Barbara Walters presents the Top Ten List; from "The Wolf of Wall Street", actress Cristin Milioti; musical guests Alt-J.
Episode credits
Guest stars Paul Rudd, Cristin Milioti, Barbara Walters
Episode 177
Ben Stiller; Shannon Eis; Brett Dennen
From "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", actor and director Ben Stiller; holiday toy demo with Shannon Eis; musical guest Brett Dennen.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 178
Steve Carell; The Saint Johns
From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actor Steve Carell; musical guests The Saint Johns.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 179
Kristen Wiig; Darlene Love
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From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actress Kristen Wiig; musical guest Darlene Love.
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David LettermanSelf - Host
Paul ShafferSelf -Musical DirectorBill WendellSelf - Announcer (voice)
Alan KalterSelf - Announcer (voice)
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Darlene LoveSelf - Musical Guest
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