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 11 Episodes
Dave chats with Stephanie about a (supposed) incident that occurred over the weekend; Alan makes a suggestive offer to S…
Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, "Molly's Chambers."
Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious militar…
"CBS Mailbag," including Stephanie dressed as Batman, "CBS Vice President of Late Night Programming Vinnie Favale," and …
Paul's "Stump the Band" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.
Dave welcomes 2003 U.S. Open Men's Tennis Champion Andy Roddick and actor Jack Black. Dave remembers the late Warren Zev…
Rick Derringer sits in with the band; a woman from Staten Island participates in "May We See Your Digital Photos, Please…
An opera singer performs in the hallway; the recently deceased Charles Bronson declares his candidacy for Governor of Ca…
Steph/Monty dresses up as Don Mattingly for CBS Mailbag; she closes the segment by playing catch with Dave.
Dave has a major announcement to make; Cuba Gooding, Jr. promotes The Fighting Temptations; Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel…
Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap presents the Top Ten List; Dave tells the story of his weekend encounter with a bear at …
Ben Stiller talks about his new movie, Duplex; Elvis Costello performs a song from his new CD, North.
Cold opening: The Rock shows Lynne Cheney how to apply a "chicken wing" to Paul; New York Giants kicker Matt Bryant atte…
Stephanie is Peter Pan for "CBS Mailbag;" "Joey Pants" promotes "The Handler;" Kevin Nealon; Outkast sings "Hey Ya."
Paul asks "Survivor 7" castaway Ryan "Skinny" Shoulders (who is wearing a Rage Against The Machine t-shirt) if he digs A…
It's time for "How Many Guys in Gorilla Suits Can Fit Into a Eyeglass Store?" Quote Dave: "I was going to buy a pair of…
The latest role call reveals that Michele O'Callaghan's five-month-old daughter (named "Zoogie") picks Dave's ties; Dave…
Steph/Monty dresses as a letter carrier for "Know Your Current Events;" R.E.M. performs "Bad Day."
During CBS Mailbag, Alan dresses up as Saddam Hussein for his new hidden-camera show "Goof'd!" and gets beat up by sever…
Jessica Simpson mentions that she was on Oprah recently, much to Dave's chagrin; fill-in bandleader Todd Rundgren sings …
Dave calls ousted California governor Gray Davis "a wanker;" Gary Coleman presents the Top Ten via satellite, then falls…
A man from Charlotte, North Carolina plays "Know Your 2003 Boston Red Sox;" ten Hooters Girls present the Top Ten; Georg…
During CBS Mailbag, Alan has an awkward reunion with the first girl that ever kissed him, and "Ah-nuld" (Gerard) has an …
Pat Farmer and an army of stagehands throws a special form of confetti off the roof of the theater; Steph/Monty tells "S…
For the first time in several years, famed saxophonist David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave announces he's going to…
Dave congratulates Conan O'Brien on his newborn daughter; ten weightlifters present the Top Ten; noted physics professor…
Ten US Soldiers in Iraq present the Top Ten via satellite; Dustin Hoffman plugs "The Runaway Jury," British chef Jamie O…
For CBS Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up as a soccer player and kicks balls (poorly) into the audience. Later, Radiohead…
Paul sneezes during the monologue; the band area is remodeled; Biff makes his annual report from the World Series; a 1,0…
Dave announces that he's been transferred to Chesterton, Indiana; on tonight's "Meet the Governor," a young Ah-nuld ogle…
Steph/Monty dresses up as an elf on a rare Wednesday CBS Mailbag; during Mailbag, Rupert takes part in his yearly tradit…
The Slapinski Brothers, world-class jugglers, interrupt the monologue; Dave points out that Rupert was on last night's e…
Amongst this year's "New Halloween Costumes": a George Foreman grill, the button on the remote control that you never us…
The 2003 NYC Marathon winners make their annual run through the studio; eliminated "Survivor 7" hopefuls Shawn Cohen (wh…
Dave gives a recap of the events leading up to -- and including -- the birth yesterday of son Harry Joseph Letterman; "I…
During Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up a police officer, while Dave tries to make some sense out of "Liza Minnelli" (Ger…
Amongst the "New Catalogs": Harry & David Pre-Owned Fruit, Victoria's Secret for Monkeys, and special edition of Califor…
An elf named Perry helps out during "Know Your Current Events"; Bert and Ernie (of "Sesame Street" fame) diss Dave; Laur…
Dave announces that Oprah gave him a gift on behalf of the new baby, only to realize that it was delivered by somebody w…
Cold Opening: Dave compliments Madonna's latest children's book: "I like the picture of the monkey." Also, Chris Elliot…
A sheep herder walks into the theater with his flock along side him; Pink sings "Trouble."
During "Know Your Current Events," a visiting audience member from Liverpool, England is quizzed on his knowledge of Pri…
As part of his legendary "fashion show" gag, Dave models the lining of his sportcoat; Dave tells a story involving a mot…
An arm-wresting challenge is held at Hello Deli; child actress Dakota Fanning plugs "The Cat in the Hat."
Ashrita "Mr. Versatility" Furman balances beer glasses on his chin on 53rd St.; eleven Playboy Playmates present the Top…
Dave and Paul play "Potatoes or Gavin MacLeod?"; Dave openly wishes that Paris Hilton had not cancelled her appearance o…
Biff spends a day on the campaign trail with Howard Dean; Gerard stands in for unavailable Survivor loser Rupert Boneham…
Cold Opening: Tom Ridge finks on Michael Jackson. Also, Dave has yet another rant about Paris Hilton, claiming that she…
During Mailbag, Harold Larkin tries a new product, then, in honor of Thanksgiving, starts bleeding gravy; Mike Myers plu…
Dorothy (live via satellite) brags about her five grandkids, ranging between 32 years and one month in age, and again st…
Felecia makes fun of Donny Osmond during "Stump The Band;" former "Dark Angel" star Jessica Alba plugs Honey; The Raptur…
Rupert is almost omnipresent in the first half of the show, presenting footage of his trip to the Meadowlands for last w…
Dave mentions that his son likes to suck his nose; Biff & staff decorate taxi cabs for Christmas; Danny DeVito plugs Big…
During Mailbag, the voices in Alan's head result in the horrific demise of his precious ceramic figure collection. Also…
Dave announces that he's been invited to appear on Oprah (at long, long last), while Julia Roberts interrogates Dave for…
It's a Late Show mini-reunion as former Broadway merchants Mujibur, Sirajul, and Joe G. join Rupert in decorating the La…
During Mailbag, Dave tries to make sense out of "Saddam Hussein" (Gerard), while a reindeer takes a dump onstage. Also,…
During "Audience Show & Tell," a man recites the names of all 50 states in alphabetical order in just fifteen seconds. …
Dave mentions some strange advice his mother gave him about Harry: "Well, David, I think it would be nice if one day he …
It's the annual "Holiday Night" on the Late Show: Paul does his impersonation of Cher singing "O Holy Night;" Jay Thomas…
Dave brings out Biff and thanks him, Paul, the USO and a variety of soldiers for making the Christmas Eve trip to Baghda…
Dave celebrate's Steph/Monty's birthday with a cake that reads "Happy Birthday Tammi!" Also, recent baseball Hall of Fa…
During his interview with Nathan Lane, Dave suggests to Paul that they should perform together in the musical "The Produ…
It's time for another round of "Stump the Band," and as usual Paul does his Carnac schtick; ten interns present the Top …
Dave goes on a rant about Jay Leno's appearance on CBS' "People's Choice Awards" home site, while Dick Gephardt presents…
Mailbag: Alan gets clobbered by an angry Irishman, George Clarke takes a shower with former basketball star Manute Bol, …
Throughout the night, foreigners tell jokes; Dave and Paul play a new game called "Mars or Nevada?" then come to agree t…
During "Audience Show & Tell," a woman from Texas shows off photos of her Chinese hairless in various costumes; Dave rea…
Stephanie demonstrates her ex-boyfriend's lackluster dancing abilities once more; John McEnroe does the Top Ten and prom…
Singer-songwriter John Mayer sits in; Dave shows footage of Howard Dean's head exploding; in the latest edition of "Pat …
Dave does a really bad Howard Dean impression; during Mailbag, Rupert puts a ruined slice of turkey in the soup of the d…
Dave shows several photos that answer the question "What's the Deal with Donald Trump's Hair?;" Howard Dean presents the…
Al Franken comments on his trip to Iraq; Phantom Planet performs "Big Brat."
Dave mentions the passing of influential late night great Jack Paar; Biff introduces his annual "Biff at the Super Bowl"…
Dave announces that after 22 years on the wagon, he would like to start drinking again, but only during the show. Later…
Dave mentions that water is not running in the building for the time being; during Mailbag, Pat Farmer tortures a stageh…
Dave recaps last night's accident on 53rd Street: snowboarder Tara Dakides slid off a landing platform and fell to the p…
Dave chats with snowboarder Tara Dakides, whose accident during a demonstration on 53rd Street cancelled the taping of l…
Rupert selects a 53rd Street Loser to play "What Did Merv Have For Lunch;" Drew Barrymore and Jack Hanna remain clothed …
Dave tries out a new catchphrase: "Ba da boom, ba da bing." Also, Steph/Monty dresses up a 1980s-era Olympic hockey pla…
Throughout the night, the CBS Orchestra plays songs by Air Supply; Dave mentions that the continent of Australia has dem…
This week's "Will It Float?" item is a box of chocolates; Alec Baldwin and Sofia Coppola visit; Kylie Minogue performs "…
Dave makes fun of a new commercial, and the clip is repeated throughout the broadcast; during "Stupid Human Tricks," a m…
Leon Russell sits in; Dave is still fascinated by a quote from last night's film trailer ("If you need help, here I am")…
Mailbag: Steph/Monty/Smitty is dressed up as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., while "Senator John Kerry" (Gerard) brags about the pe…
Noted hypothermia expert Dr. Gordon Geisbrecht jumps into a tank of icewater to demonstrate its effects; the US Senate a…
During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a former White House intern; George Clarke fills in for Kiva "Grinder Girl" Ka…
Demolition demo (shut down by Hizzoner Bloomberg's office) on 53rd St. turns into Pat Farmer dropping stuff off the roof…
It's "Steve and Edie" night on the Late Show: Edie Falco promotes the upcoming fifth season of "The Sopranos;" Dave meet…
Stephanie/Monty/Smitty is in dentist garb (and Dave-ordered model posture) for "CBS Mailbag;" Diane Sawyer gushes over O…
Dave shows an (bogus) political ad in which Dennis Kucinich announces he's marrying Lorenzo Lamas; in an all-dog edition…
On "Audience Show & Tell," Dave make his contribution to an audience member's collection of gum chewed by celebrities; "…
The studio audience votes Dave off the show, so Gaines orders Paul to take over during "Survivor Loser." When Dave reap…
National Turkey Calling champs are trotted out; Ryan Seacrest presents the "Top Ten Catch Phrases Ryan Seacrest Rejected…
During Mailbag, Biff goes to bed with a guy named Cameron Diaz; George Clarke fills in for Anna Jack on hula hoop; Alan …
Dave announces that he's on steroids, then shows before-and-after photos to prove his point; Biff goes on a cruise; the …
Twelve-year-old piano prodigy Chloe Pang plays Bach's "Goldberg Variations." Dave is almost brought to tears by the per…
Dave points out that for the nineteenth year in a row, the WMDB/CBS Orchestra will be the house band for the Rock n' Rol…
After two weeks of plugging their product, Dave shows a single Shick Quattro razor the company sent, and reads a very pe…
Cold opening: Tom Hanks gives Harry Letterman an Oscar, and Dave accepts it on his behalf. Later, the Ladykillers star …
All-American basketball player Andre Barrett throws various items off the roof, aiming towards a basketball hoop at grou…
Mailbag: George Clarke's attempt at surgically losing weight is thwarted when some guy steals his clothes. Also, Blondi…
Throughout the night, Columbia University professor and 1999 Nobel laureate in economics Dr. Robert Mundell tells lame r…
After weeks of shilling their product, Dave finally receives a thousand Schick Quattro razors in the mail, then promises…
A minor controversy that started earlier in the week is resolved by a very apologetic CNN anchorwoman (see recap). Also…
Audience Show & Tell: a husband and wife tandem demonstrates a neat trick involving a yo-yo and a shiny quarter. Also, …
The Top Ten list is now sponsored by rake-attack.com, while Bruce Willis shows off his new, stealthy, Trump-style hairpi…
Alan brings a video of celebrity well-wishers for Dave's 57th birthday (just a tape of a fleeing Regis); it's "More With…
Biff makes his annual trip to Spring Training, where he for the second year in a row, he and Hideki Matsui perform Abbot…
Mailbag: After noticing that a letter-writer misspelled his name, Paul comes with a homonym for his moniker, resulting i…
In the "season finale" of "Trump or Monkey?," a dancer from the musical Hairspray wins an alleged trip to Acapulco; Davi…
Phil Mickelson brags about his victory at the 2004 Masters; James Lipton delivers Paul's cape.
al-Qaeda takes responsibility for Derek Jeter's batting slump; Dave resurrects his two favorite Cold Mountain sound clip…
Dave declares that the new mission statement for the Late Show will be "We are here for you. We'll make things better." …
Dave announces that he's going to be "more dynamic," resulting in spasm-like movements by him and Paul; to accompany Ste…
The theater audience is given the option of either having Tom Hanks drop by or watch stock footage of a camel on skis. …
An audience member turns her hand 360 degrees; Hillary Clinton discusses her husband's book and the war in Iraq; The Roo…
Nobel Economics Prize winner Robert Mundell tells "Yo Mama" jokes; a woman off the street pretends to be in an earthquak…
Ten celebrity moms (including Dorothy and Gerard as "Betty Lou Roberts") present the Top Ten, and later the faux mother …
Dave announces that motorcyclist "Johnny McCoy" will be performing a very dangerous and complicated stunt out on 53rd St…
A special edition of the show taped in the middle of the night. Dave arrives on horseback; vermin expert Robert Sullivan…
Chef Emil Castillo makes a $1000 frittata (read: omelet), and when completed, Dave smothers it with ketchup; Dave pays t…
Dave gives Steph/Monty/Smitty another weird nickname ("Gunther") while baseball star Randy "Big Unit" Johnson presents a…
Dave claims he has a rare form of tuberculosis, and that a Dave stand-in is waiting backstage for when the time comes; K…
Dave's stand-in is still waiting for his cue; Dave demands to hear the airplane and Cold Mountain SFX again; the stars o…
Dave congratulates Sid McGinnis on becoming a grandfather; karate expert Leif Becker attempts to break 500 boards in a m…
Mailbag: Steph/Smitty/Gunther is dressed up as Rahal/Letterman racer Buddy Rice; the upcoming cable channel "Logo" decla…
Dave announces that he's had another falling-out with CBS, which may or may not give him the justification to mock the n…
A 1 1/2 pound Porterhouse steak is subjected to "Will It Float?" and despite Dave's scientific argument that a dead anim…
Dave brags about his Indy 500 win last week; Alan's recap of the first game of the NBA Finals turns into a striptease; B…
In honor of one of tonight's guests (a spelling bee champ), Dave mentions that the most commonly used word in the Englis…
Dave and Paul have a heated discussion over who would win a fight- "badass" Kid Rock or "nerves of steel" Buddy Rice; du…
In honor of his death earlier that day, Paul and the band performs Ray Charles' "What'd I Say"; Dave sends Matthew Brode…
Jim Gaffigan comments on married life and becoming a father for the first time. Also, Paul Anka delivers Paul's cape for…
Dave shows us another photo of Harry; Paris Hilton discusses The Simple Life and her now-infamous sex tape; Patti Scialf…
To further promote Popeye's Green Beans, Dave and Paul eat Popeye's chicken and give fun facts; Ben Stiller attempts to …
Michael Moore discusses his infamous speech at the 2003 Oscars and promotes Fahrenheit 9/11; Dave tries on Miss Universe…
Throughout the night, George Clarke eats fish sticks on the roof to honor a certain band performing on the marquee; for …
Dave announces that he and Paul will be in this weekend's Gay Pride parade; past contestant Jennie Ford plays "Super Tru…
During a "New Products" segment, Dave sinks his teeth into some charcoal briquets, which he swallows with mouthwash. Al…
"Know Your Current Events" is played for the first time in over six months; Dave spills coffee on his lap, and Paul sugg…
Dave admits that after spending all weekend watching documentaries about building motorcycles, he wants a hog for himsel…
A husband and wife combo plays the "Late Show Bill Clinton Memoir Challenge," in which they must find the name "Monica" …
Dave turns on the hose-cam again, shooting water at unsuspecting passersby; during Mailbag, Dave shows footage from the …
Two lumberjacks compete against each other out on 53rd Street, while Will Ferrell shows Dave a home movie of his four-mo…
The musical talents of Paul, Felecia, and Bruce are laid to waste once more on "Stump the Band"; "Fat Spider-Man" (Georg…
In the debut edition of "Where They Would Have Gone For Their Summer Vacation," Biff tells Dave that Charles Bronson wou…
Dave continues to discuss motorcycles; Alan's baseball commentary is interrupted by the return of that guy who used to b…
Dave compares President Bush to Porky Pig; during Mailbag, a young, fairweather Letterman fan is thrown out of the theat…
Audience Show & Tell: Dave chats with a meteorologist from Connecticut who was once mentioned on "Know Your Current Even…
Dave gloats over Rahal/Letterman Racing's visit to the White House earlier in the day; three stagehands attempt to smear…
In honor of the 35th anniversary of the moonwalk, it's time for a new game at Hello Deli called "Would You Like to Plant…
We watch news footage of Pete Rose's restaurant being looted of everything except a Late Show t-shirt; while addressing …
An audience member from Cincinnati suspends a grape in air by blowing on it; Dave comments on Krispy Kreme's new doughnu…
With the Olympics approaching, Dave reminds the audience that he's on steroids; a standby audience member calls up Regis…
A remarkably ornery Dave attempts to apologize to Regis via telephone but hangs up on him, then answers every question o…
Biff tries unsuccessfully to interview Michael Moore; Natalie Portman talks about sleeping with her dog Charlie; Ambulan…
Anton (still filling in for Paul) plays "Will It Float?" for the first time; Rosie Perez tells a funny story about an ac…
The guest chairs are replaced and Dave's desk has been altered; during "Who Asked For It?" an audience member vaporizes …
Former President Clinton discusses a wide variety of topics with Dave, then signs a copy of his book for Harry. Also, N…
Michael Bearden and Anton continue to fill in for Paul, prompting Dave to ask Anton how Paul would respond to some of hi…
Dave bids farewell to longtime writer Gerard Mulligan with a sitdown interview and a clip montage heavy on NBC-era foota…
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