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.
Season 10 Episodes
Dave mentions that a street is being named after Paul in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Later, Dave plays ""How …
Dave shows a promo for Al Jazzera's new show ""Afghani Idol;"" Dave calls Paul a half-wit, then apologizes several times…
Steph/Monty is on the roof with binoculars, looking for Bon Jovi performing in Times Square. Later, another one of Dave…
During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks how Biff chose where to go during his summer tour. Biff responds by thanking ""Rand""…
Dave shows a (supposed) clip from the hit movie ""SwimFan,"" then chats with Stephanie about the US Open.
Dave introduces the man that supposedly punched David Wells; Rupert's Paul Shaffer sandwich beats Europa Cafe's basil ch…
Dave reflects on a certain one-year anniversary, then chats with his former monologue punching bag, President Bill Clint…
Dave announces the show can no longer be seen in Mexico City; Dave introduces Network Time Killers such as ""Korean Soap…
Dave announces that any cell phones that go off during the taping will be smashed with a hammer; ""Dr. Phil"" (Gerard) t…
After watching Oprah win the Bob Hope Award at last night's Emmys; Dave demands to win it in 2003; Dave gives Barbara Ga…
In observance of an incedent that occured at a White Sox-Royals game the previous week, two shirtless drunks beat the cr…
During the annual ""New for Fall"" segment, Alan's hair changes color. Later in the same segment, he is beaten up by Ha…
Artiste Phillipe Petit walks on a metal cable 12 stories up and 120 feet long across Broadway.
Dave announces that he has ""nitrogen narcosis."" Later, during CBS Mailbag, Harold Larkin recalls his harrowing experi…
Dave hollers about being the only person in the entire building who wasn't invited to a staff fondue party for Mary Barc…
Dave reminds the nation that he still definitely wants I-465 (the interstate around Indianapolis) named David Letterman …
Biff celebrates his 56th birthday in grand style; Dave kills a bug on his desk; Dave chats with a nonogenarian weightlif…
Dave contacts Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson's office via telephone, and his assistant tells him that renaming the I-4…
Dave says he is feeling ""bilious,"" and that he will be going to an anger management course in Pennsylvania this weeken…
53rd Street is the stage for the Purina® Dog Chow diving competition; Dave has choice words for Don Hewitt, who disliked…
A recurring joke for the night (which involved an ice ball called Quaoar) is botched when Harold Larkin disappears; Sena…
Tonight's desk time begins with trouble. A housefly is buzzing Dave, then lands on a guest chair. Dave takes a swat at …
America's fastest-growing whoop-tee-do, ""Stump the Band,"" has the CBS Orchestra so excited that Paul is doing his horr…
During CBS Mailbag, someone asks ""Who is the smartest person on the Late Show staff?"" Dave points out that Late Show …
Dave shows a newspaper ad from Indy for the Dancers Showclub, instructing guests to take 12B off the ""Dave Letterman Ex…
Dave announces he's been named the 17th-most-powerful person in show business; Don Rickles' torso is the supposed myster…
Dave walks around during the monologue; Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave fame) sits in; a giant rat flies over New York City; Na…
According to Dave, scientists have discovered a massive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Head carpenter…
During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke receives a mint-flavored flu shot, and we learn where the blue index cards go after ea…
Steph/Monty asks ""Survivor 5"" loser Robb Zbacnik two very interrogating questions: 1. ""How did you find the weather i…
Intuitive Deborah Lynn ready for another dismal failure in ""Psychic Sandwich""; Dave looks at a Cooking Light magazine …
It's a somber and bittersweet night as Dave brings out longtime friend Warren Zevon as his only guest. Zevon was recent…
Amongst this year's ""New Halloween Costumes:"" Dr. Phil, a ""Marlboro Grocery Check-Out order divider,"" and a trio of …
During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke explains why breakfast is the most important meal of the day, while Dave has an exclus…
During ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" a couple from Chicago switches underwear with each other without taking off their clothe…
Dave shows (bogus) footage of Bill Clinton accepting the nomination for a third term in office; Julianne Moore plugs ""F…
Dave accuses Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson of letting the expressway thing go through, and then makes an ultimatum. …
During Mailbag, James Jackson ""Biff"" Henderson ""answers"" a question about his name by standing around with the Hi-Ho…
Steph/Monty analyzes the recent election; Robin Williams promotes his ""Live on Broadway"" CD; ten astronauts present th…
Dave apologizes to his Broadway neighbors for setting off fireworks the previous night; Dave points out that in Europe, …
Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits sits in; Joe Pantoliano plugs his new book; amongst the potential bestsellers coming out t…
During a timeline of a day in the life of Saddam Hussein, we learn that Iraqi People Weekly has named him ""Sexiest Man …
CBS Mailbag: A viewer asks, ""How would New York City be different if you were mayor?"" We then go outside to where two…
The entire audience for tonight's show is from Schoharie, New York. In honor of his generosity, the street that goes to…
Dave asks Harold Larkin if he watched the Lenoid Meteor Shower last night. He then opens the exit next to the stage, wh…
Adam Sandler expresses a desire to hang out with Dave. Also, the Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe performs with special …
Dave points out that a doctor in England recently did an autopsy for a paying audience. Cut to George Clarke, in the bo…
During Mailbag, a viewer asks if Biff ever takes off his headset. Dave spins the query by asking what he listens to on …
Lisa Kudrow promotes ""Analyze That"" while Audioslave brings the house down (almost literally) with a scorching renditi…
Production staff member Eddie Valk tries to answer the question, ""Can a Guy in a Turkey Suit Hail a Cab?"" Apparently …
Dave rants about a false alarm on a New York City blizzard; amongst the potential bestselling gifts for Christmas is a f…
For Thanksgiving, Marv Albert sits at Dorothy's kitchen table, eagerly anticipating one of her world-famous pies. Also,…
During Mailbag, Dave mentions that he's been a very good boy this year and that he wants a John Deere riding mower for C…
A giant rat knocks over the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center; during ""Stephanie Birkett, Official Pollster,"" Dave'…
Throughout the night, Biff attempts to build an IKEA bookshelf in the theater lobby. Despite using only the Swedish ins…
During ""KYCE,"" a cop attempts to punch Dave; Allison Janney plugs ""The Hours.""
Dave waxes philosophy: ""I believe there isn't a man, woman, or child who doesn't enjoy a lovely beverage."" Also, come…
Dave repeatedly shows a ""60 Minutes"" clip showcasing Lesley Stahl's unique facial movements; as they do every year, Ru…
Osama and his half-awake sidekick sing ""We Wish You a Merry Christmas."" Also, Dave ponders, ""How Many Guys In Santa S…
Greg Adams of The Tower of Power horn section sits in; Osama and his sidekick sing Christmas carols; Dave reads Daniel B…
George Clarke takes a bath in the ""Will It Float?"" tank; the sixteen stars of ""Survivor: Thailand"" present the Top T…
Osama Bin Laden wishes Dave a merry christmas via video greeting card; Gerard Mulligan has something to say to Al Gore d…
During ""Is This Anything?,"" a man swallows a neon light sword. Dave and Paul agree that this is something, but only b…
Dave shows a copy of George Foreman's new book, followed by a ""Michael Caine Grill""; Stephanie dances like her unnamed…
Dave discusses his experiences with shampooing over the years, and announces that earlier today he inadvertently conditi…
The shirtless father and son from that White Sox-Royals game in 2002 are elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Merv Gr…
Ten members of the 82nd Airborne Division based in Afghanistan present the Top Ten. The soldier who presents #6 propose…
Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for the mother of all reality shows, ""Bachelorette Millionaire Boat Survivor Race Factor Idol…
Dave talks football, while Jimmy Kimmel promotes his upcoming talk show on ABC.
Dave announces that today is the 3rd anniversary of his quintuple bypass, and upon mentioning this, Regis interrupts the…
Dave shows a bogus eulogy by the network commemorating yesterday's big anniversary; Sandra Bullock promotes Two Weeks No…
CBS won't stop airing their 30-second eulogy to the ""late, great"" Dave; Dave shows a promo for the upcoming Survivor: …
Mailbag: ""Who do you consider to be your best friend from the Late Show?"" Paul responds to this question by performing…
Osama praises ""Kangaroo Jack"" for his contempt for the infidels; Steph/Monty reviews the aforementioned movie, then ma…
It's so cold outside, Alan's hair has turned a light shade of blue, but it turns out to be a Clairol® mishap. Also, Dave…
Alan's hair has now turned green; Paul tries to spin a ball on a parasol like the lady who appeared in tonight's ""Is Th…
In a new, experimental segment, reporter Penny Crone contributes a ""Local News Update of the Night""; Dave admits that …
Mailbag: George Clarke has learned to speak Italian: ""Imgana cuccia nutsoff."" Also, fertile make-up maven Michele O'C…
Dave congratulates Frank Comito upon the birth of his daughter; Biff reports from Super Bowl XXXVII; a capybara (a large…
Upon showing off a fake invitation to Colin Powell's address to the United Nations, Dave starts singing a Paul Anka song…
During Mailbag, Dave shows a clip from the upcoming CBS drama ""CSI: Lancaster, PA""; the Kids in the Hall comedy troupe…
Alan is dressed as Saddam Hussein, claiming he's just trying to do his part; throughout the night, show dogs from the We…
Throughout the night, Steph/Monty shops at 21 on 52nd Street.
Steph/Monty is dressed in a kimono for ""Know Your Current Events""; Dave mentions that Dr. Phil will be on Monday, and …
Dave talks to ""Michael Jackson"" (actually Gerard) during CBS Mailbag. Later, comedian Dennis Regan rants about marria…
Throughout the night, Steph/Monty measures the accumulated snowfall on the roof of the theater; Daytona 500 champion Mic…
A guy whose flight from LaGuardia to Atlanta was delayed by snow sits in with the band; Mayor Bloomberg presents the Top…
Amongst the ""New Catalogs"": Crate & Barrel (with new barrel-sized crates), Starbucks Coffee by Mail, and something cal…
In honor of tonight's Turkey Calling Champions, Dave has a swig of Wild Turkey bourbon; ""Biff Henderson's America"" mak…
Solomon Burke sits in; during Mailbag, Dave points out that a nudist-friendly Kinko's has opened nearby, while ""police …
Dave mentions that Paul and Alan were involved with last night's Grammy Awards; Rupert asks ""non-surviving Survivor"" J…
Dave mentions that he woke up this morning with a swollen eye, then hypothesizes that it's either an irritation, infecti…
Dave's worsening eye infection puts him on the bench indefinitely, so scheduled guest Bruce Willis fills in for Daddy. …
Tennis great John McEnroe fills in for Dave, whose condition has not improved; Fred Schnieder of The B-52's fills in for…
Regis fills in for Dave, who has now been diagnosed with shingles; Greg Giraldo does stand-up; Kathleen Edwards sings ""…
Whoopi Goldberg (a former talk-show host in her own right) is the latest to fill in for Dave during his extended bout wi…
Guest host Vince Vaughn charms the audience and hits on Rosie Perez.
Will Ferrell joins fellow ""Old School"" star Vince Vaughn as a guest host on Letterman. In his monolouge, Will does h…
Will & Grace star Megan Mullally shows a clip of her tripping as she walked onstage to accept an award at last Sunday's …
Brad Garrett of Everybody Loves Raymond fame does a very Letterman-esque, one-liner heavy monologue, then mentions a rec…
Chicago-born comedian (and old friend of Dave's) Tom Dreseen becomes the latest fill-in host for Dave. He mentions that…
Paul fills in for Dave, lamenting in song about the big shoes he has to fill; Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five fills in…
In a bizarre running gag, Bill Cosby pretends to be so senile that a substitute cue-card boy introduces all of tonight's…
Luke Wilson brings up a story about how he told his Old School co-stars Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn he was hosting the…
Dave returns from a month-long hiatus and makes fun of his health problems. He also shows an old ""Tonight Show"" clip …
""I have to be here tonight,"" Dave utters in the monologue, ""I'm out of sick days."" An ""Incredible Dog Challenge"" …
Dave shows footage of Donald Rumsfeld unintentionally flipping the bird at a press conference, and later he chats with a…
After admitting that his medicine is making him bloated, Dave loosens his belt for all the world to see; during Biff's a…
Mailbag: ""Does Alan Kalter really have a twin?"" Dave points out that he does have a brother named Rick, but Alan inte…
Dave shows a clip of Les Moonves on last night's episode of The Practice; Dave warns Steph/Monty to not ask the monkey q…
Dave and Paul wonder openly what to ask Lisa Marie Presley, who is on the show tonight to promote her first solo album. …
Dave reminds us that his 56th birthday was on Saturday, but he claims it was really his 34th and CBS aged him; Dave tell…
Dave announces that the Late Show (and not CNN) has the legal rights to a screen caption that reads ""Showdown: Syria"";…
Dave shows footage of chaos on the streets of Baghdad that bears that striking resemblance to West Side Story; a man bal…
Dave congratulates cameraman Dave Dorsett on fifty years in the biz; during Mailbag, a viewer asks why Dave doesn't thro…
Due to today's weather, Dave raises the temperature inside the theater from 53 to 57 degrees; Dave comments on the Iraqi…
Sam Moore sits in again; Carmen Rasmussen of ""American Idol"" presents the Top Ten; John Malkovich promotes his new clo…
An Iraqi Republican guard that bears more than a passing resemblance to a dazed Calvert walks by Dave right after the mo…
Mailbag: ""Whatever happened to the bear that mauled Alan Kalter?"" According to VH1's Where Are They Now?, the bear wa…
Dave has Kentucky Derby announcer Dave Johnson on the phone so he can hear him say, ""…and down the stretch they come!…
Prompted by an audience member's request the week before, Pat, Steph/Monty, and a new employee throw stuff off the roof …
Dave shows off his regular coffee mug, then a mug given to him by Dr. Phil that's almost twice that size, then the new, …
A staffer dressed as Nightcrawler from the ""X-Men"" movies tries to hail a cab, but ends up on a rickshaw; Joe Lieberma…
During Mailbag, Biff answers yet another question about his headset by unsuccessfully attempting to seduce the author of…
Dave shows a CBS promo for ""Saddam Week""; a box of fish sticks and a bottle of perfume are subjected to a rare ""Will …
A high school senior in Jersey decides on his prom tuxedo, and ends up choosing a powder blue leisure suit; during ""Stu…
Dave reads the new disclaimer on the New York Times (""Not all articles are factual""); Chief Warrant Officers David Wil…
Biff walks the streets of New York City looking for celebrities, or, for that matter, celebrity lookalikes; during a coo…
Dave hypes some of the new shows that will be appearing on the networks this fall; Rupert Jee lets off a little steam on…
John Goodman discusses his ""promotion"" to President on The West Wing; Johnny Knoxville delivers Paul's cape; Nas and A…
Dave does the ""Charts and Graphs"" segment for the first time in over a year; Mark Wahlberg talks about his girlfriend,…
After Dave makes a joke about CBS' recent miniseries about Adolf Hitler, Paul and the band plays ""Danke Schoen;"" a wom…
Dave shows off the latest oversized Late Show mug; Regis admits his contempt for last night's comedy bit at Hello Deli; …
Dave announces that the unwieldy-huge Late Show mug that debuted last night is available for parties, and Dave attempts …
Throughout the night, Biff assembles a Weber Grill in the lobby; half the audience is comprised of sailors; Kareem Abdul…
In honor of a recent Team Rahal victory, Dave makes car noises; Steph/Monty discusses last weekend's Indianapolis 500 vi…
Tisziji Munoz (a mentor of Paul's) sits in on guitar; Rupert and a Long Island girl play ""Stop the Slicer""; Alan intro…
Dave mentions that Tom Arnold will be filling in for him Friday night; staffer Eddie Valk participates in ""Can a Guy in…
Dave and Paul discuss skin diving; Dave makes the new Hillary Clinton memoirs the butt of several jokes; Seth Green prom…
Tom Arnold fills in for Dave as he takes yet another night off. Later on, Tom welcomes longtime ""SNL"" cast member Darr…
Dave talks about a weekend onion-slicing accident involving his pinky, which results in a medical procedure live on stag…
Dave and Paul play ""Millionaire or Kenny?"" Later, Barbara Gaines (making a rare on-camera appearance) receives a surpr…
Lauren Graham talks about her recent real estate acquisition; Marv Albert shows some of his favorite bloopers.
On ""CBS Mailbag,"" Alan Kalter is beaten up by leprechauns, plus Dave welcomes Harrison Ford, which gives him the chanc…
Host Tom Green (an Ottawa Senators fan) gets body-checked by Scott Stevens of the rival New Jersey Devils. Also, comedi…
Dave celebrates an important milestone; Biff Henderson goes to a senior prom in New Jersey; Dave chats with Hillary Clin…
Rupert and Dave play ""Name That Baldwin""; Rob Reiner brags about his recent weight loss; Paul Teutel and Paul Teutel J…
B.B. King sits in with the band; Biff teaches Dave how to ride a Segway; ""Dr. William Gammons"" gives the audience advi…
Kelsey Grammer (aka Frasier Crane) talks about his 20-month-old daughter, then chats with fellow deep-voiced thespian Ja…
Demi Moore promotes her new movie ""Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle,"" her first major studio movie in six years. Later…
Drew Barrymore promotes her new movie; Simon Cowell of ""American Idol"" fame talks about his new reality show ""Cupid."…
During ""Who Asked For It?,"" Alan uses CPR as an excuse to make out with an audience member; Dave makes his first PA an…
Dave talks about his recent trip to the dentist. Later, Stephanie ""Monty"" Birkett dresses up as a princess for ""CBS …
Jimmy Fallon of ""SNL"" fame sings an original composition about December-May relationships. Later, he chats with Chloe…
Dave half-jokingly announces his candidacy for Ohio's seat in the US Senate, then flirts with Lisa Marie Presley.
George Clarke and Dave play ""Would You Like To Ride In Our Freight Elevator?"" Later, Dave welcomes an elderly (if not…
Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Barry Zito stands on the roof of the Broadway Theater, throwing baseballs at the Ed Sulli…
Steph/Monty dresses up as a cowgirl for CBS Mailbag; Ari Fleishcher talks about his 2 1/2 years as Dubya's press secreta…
Dave ventures into the audience for yet another round of ""Know Your Current Events;"" Jeff Bridges promotes the movie "…
Dave chats with Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who had to amputate his own arm following a climbing accident.
In honor of one of this summer's biggest blockbusters, Dave plays ""How Many Guys In Pirate Costumes Can Fit Into a Sand…
Following last night's performance by Jane's Addiction, ""Mr. S"" (Paul) hires backup dancers for the CBS Orchestra; Osa…
Stephanie, dressed as a jockey, counts off the letters for ""CBS Mailbag."" (Her horse has its own way of signifying ""n…
Dave wants to know if the 500 feet of co-axial cable being used in tonight's ""Will It Float?"" is coiled or not. When …
Dave meets a six-year-old bowling phenom; Jason Biggs promotes the movie ""American Wedding.""
Pete Fatovich serenades Dave on the accordion; Rupert goes water skiing; Eugene Levy and Paul look back on their long fr…
As a tribute to George Miller, Dave repeatedly uses his favorite catch phrase, ""In my pants!"" Meanwhile, a commercial…
Dave thinks somebody is ""monkeying"" with his chair; Stephanie dresses up as a mountie; Alan debuts his new show ""You'…
A man on fire rushes upon the stage, and Dave struggles to put out the flames. Later, Naomi Watts talks about her dog, …
A barbershop quartet interrupts Dave during the monologue; Biff plays DH for the Brockton Rox baseball team; Alan has a …
Rupert and George Clarke square off to see who can eat the most raw oysters. Later, Colin Farrell promotes the movie ""…
Dave and Paul play ""Referee or Foot Locker Employee?""; Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly talks about a lifetime of…
Motocross ""badass"" Carey Hart does a few stunts on 53rd St.; Stephanie dons a Little Bo Peep get-up for ""CBS Mailbag;…
A pair of buglers interrupt the monologue; David Duchovny talks about how he is unintentionally scaring his daughter; Th…
""Grinder Girl"" Kiva Kahl fills in tonight for the Late Show Dancers; Chris Rock talks about his upcoming gig as host o…
Rupert selects a contestant for ""Stop The Slicer;"" Bill Murrays shows off his look and plugs ""Lost In Translation;"" …
Venus and Serena Williams present a special Top Ten list. Later, David Spade promotes ""Dickie Roberts: Former Child St…
During CBS Mailbag, Stephanie dons a kilt, while it is revealed that George Clarke resorted to cannibalism during the bi…
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