Late Show with David Letterman
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Late Show with David Letterman

6.4/10 1993 22 Seasons 4252 Episodes Ended

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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Season 13 Episodes

E1
Show #2414
2005
E2
Show #2415
2005
E3
Show #2416
2005
E4
Show #2417
2005
E5
Show #2418
2005
E6
Show #2419
2005
E7
Show #2420
2005
E8
Show #2421
2005
E9
Show #2422
2005
E10
Show #2423
2005
E11
Show #2424
2005
E12
Show #2425
2005
E13
Show #2426
2005
E14
Show #2427
2005
E15
Show #2428
2005
E16
Show #2429
2005
E17
Show #2430
2005
E18
Show #2431
2005
E19
Show #2432
2005
E20
Show #2433
2005
E21
Show #2434
2005
E22
Show #2435
2005
E23
Show #2436
2005
E24
Show #2437
2005

Jon Stewart and singer David Gray are tonight's guests.

E25
Show #2438
2005
E26
Show #2439
2005
E27
Show #2440
2005
E28
Show #2441
2005
E29
Show #2442
2005
E30
Show #2443
2005
E31
Show #2444
2005
E32
Show #2445
2005
E33
Show #2446
2005

The Rock and 13-year-old piano prodigy Kit Armstrong appear on tonights show.

E34
Show #2447
2005

Houston Astros pitcher (and 2006 NLCS MVP) Roy Oswalt presents the Top Ten; with a little help from Dave, Madonna rides …

E35
Show #2448
2005

Gavin MacLeod (in full Captain Steubing regalia) makes a few football prognostications; Al Franken promotes his new book…

E36
Show #2449
2005
E37
Show #2450
2005

Uma Thurman and Rachel Ray appear on tonights show.

E38
Show #2451
2005
E39
Show #2452
2005
E40
Show #2453
2005
E41
Jennifer Aniston, 50 Cent
2005
E42
Matthew Broderick, Teri Garr
2005
E43
Kelly Ripa, Hilary Duff
2005
E44
Steve Martin, the Teutul family from "American Chopper"
2005

During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a couple of film extras; Michael Sessions (the 18-year-old mayor of Hillside, …

E45
Ted Koppel, Jim Gaffigan, Trey Anastasio
2005
E46
Kid scientists, John Cusack
2005
E47
Joaquin Phoenix, Trisha Yearwood
2005

Over at Hello Deli, a lady from Des Moines, Iowa correctly guesses that Rupert is singing a Toby Keith song; Joaquin Pho…

E48
Ellen DeGeneres, Brad Paisley
2005
E49
Howard Stern, Pharrell Williams
2005
E50
Sen. John McCain, Carla Gugino
2005
E51
George Clooney, Ashlee Simpson
2005

Dave shocks the audience with the news that Oprah Winfrey will be a guest on the show a week from Thursday; Biff undergo…

E52
Dennis Quaid, Donovan McNabb
2005
E53
Stupid Pet Tricks, Claire Danes, Big Boi
2005

President Bush drops by the theater but somehow gets himself locked out; in honor of Oprah's appearance next week, Dave …

E54
Megan Mullally, John Mayer Trio
2005
E55
John Malkovich, NASCAR Nextel Cup winner, Jim Gaffigan
2005

Johnny Dark tries to sell Dave a 18-pound lobster; John Malkovich shares an amusing anecdote about his mother; race-car …

E56
Stupid Human Tricks, Amanda Peet
2005

Dave orders some decaf coffee from Starbucks; Dave reveals the giant Oprah photo in the backdrop again, then puts a much…

E57
Regis Philbin, Colin Hanks
2005
E58
Charlize Theron, Maureen Dowd
2005
E59
Oprah Winfrey, Bonnie Raitt
2005
E60
Rodeo champion Billy Etbauer
2005
E61
Jack Black, Reggie Bush, Sinead O'Connor
2005
E62
Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
2005
E63
Stephen Colbert, Aqualung
2005

Dave participates in a Holiday toy demonstration; Biff tells "It's so cold..." jokes; Aqualung performs "Brighter Than S…

E64
Alec Baldwin, Shakira
2005
E65
Dr. Phil McGraw, Bill Scheft
2005
E66
Jim Carrey, We Are Scientists
2005
E67
Bonnie Hunt, Stephen A. Smith
2005

Tonights guests include Bonnie Hunt and Stephen A. Smith.

E68
Nathan Lane, Tom Dreesen
2005
E69
Jamie Foxx, Andy Kindler
2005
E70
Rosie Perez, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
2005
E71
Heather Graham, Fall Out Boy
2006

Dave explains how he ordered Sue Hum to make a cupcake costume just for heck of it; Biff reads a movie review from the n…

E72
Bill O'Reilly, Eric Bana
2006

Tonights guests include Bill O'Reilly and Eric Bana.

E73
Pierce Brosnan, Marv Albert
2006
E74
Felicity Huffman, David Rakoff, Common
2006
E75
Amy Sedaris, Dennis Regan, the Temptations
2006

Johnny Dark "celebrates" 39 years as a CBS page; Alan makes predictions for 2006; The Temptations perform "My Girl."

E76
Albert Brooks, Kristin Cavallari
2006

The apparent theme of the night is "Love Train"; Albert Brooks sings "Thanks to the Memories" believing that Dave is ret…

E77
Scarlett Johannsen, Tiki Barber, Imogen Heap
2006

Dave demands that the O'Jays perform "Love Train" on the show; Alan criticizes "Dancing with the Stars," then starts pra…

E78
Queen Latifah, Bob Sarlatte
2006
E79
Kiefer Sutherland, Alicia Keys, Andy Samberg
2006
E80
Tom Cavanagh, Jake Johannsen
2006
E81
Martin Lawrence, Kari Byron, Matisyahu
2006

Dave laments the Colts' playoff loss and teases with retirement again; Alan's alter ego "Fat Momma Kalter" storms out of…

E82
Tatum O'Neal, Jeff MacGregor
2006

Dave wears the skin of a roasted chicken on his head; Rupert and the models are subject to a pizza taste test; "Is This …

E83
Kate Beckinsale, Bob Saget
2006

Tonights guests include Kate Beckinsale and Bob Saget.

E84
Cheryl Hines, Anna Nalick, Mike Vanderjagt
2006
E85
Charles Grodin, Jordana Brewster
2006

A cop from New Jersey pleads the fifth on "Know Your Current Events"; Johnny Dark comments on Dave's heart; Charles Grod…

E86
Anthony Hopkins
2006
E87
Bernie Mac, Beth Orton
2006

Dave celebrates 2,500 shows at CBS with "Staffer Memories"; a recent graduate from Penn State is invited to ride a taxi …

E88
Mischa Barton, Jeff Altman, Wicked Wisdom
2006

Esteban sits in with the band; Jeff Altman shares an amusing story about Johnny Carson; Wicked Wisdom (a band with Jada …

E89
Tommy Lee Jones, Anthony Hamilton
2006
E90
P Diddy, Train
2006

Paul does his "Carnac" homage again during "Stump The Band"; Olympic snowboarder Seth Wescott presents the Top Ten; Pat …

E91
Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé
2006

Comedian Andy Kindler reports from Super Bowl XL; Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gets his beard shaved off by D…

E92
Beyonce Knowles, Stephen A. Smith
2006
E93
Rachel Weisz, Beastie Boys
2006

Biff pretends to report from the Grammys; "Stupid Human Tricks" includes a woman who whistles the theme from The Andy Gr…

E94
Senator John McCain, Heidi Klum
2006

Tonights guests include Senator John McCain and Heidi Klum.

E95
Martha Stewart, Michael Bublé
2006
E96
Geena Davis, INXS
2006
E97
Julianne Moore, Randy Jackson, The O'Jays
2006
E98
Charles Barkley, Catherine Keener
2006
E99
Jimmy Fallon, Hannah Teter, She Wants Revenge
2006
E100
Donald Trump, Bill Burr
2006
E101
Marcia Cross, Daytona 500 Winner
2006
E102
Matthew Fox, Brian Regan, Broadway's Jersey Boys
2006
E103
Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Teutuls
2006
E104
Amanda Peet, Jack Hanna
2006

Amanda Peet and Jack Hanna are featured guests plus Peter Griffin of Family Guy presents the Top Ten!

E105
Hugh Laurie, Ne-Yo
2006

Tonights guests include Hugh Laurie and Ne-Yo.

E106
Bruce Willis, The Strokes
2006

Tonights guests include Bruce Willis and The Strokes.

E107
Barbara Walters, Tyler James Williams
2006
E108
Sarah Jessica Parker
2006

Declaring that there are "more monkeys than ever," Dave meets the 2006 monkey-calling champions; Chef Giada De Laurentii…

E109
Harry Connick Jr., Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
2006
E110
Ricky Gervais, The Subways
2006

Johnny Dark gives a tour of the theater; "Will It Float?" travels to Trump Tower; Ricky Gervais promotes his new childre…

E111
Emma Thompson, Frank Caliendo, Beth Orton
2006
E112
Howard Stern, Carrie Underwood
2006
E113
Natalie Portman, Al Franken
2006
E114
Vin Diesel, Trey Parker & Matt Stone
2006
E115
Denzel Washington, Diablo Cody
2006
E116
Marcia Cross, Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
2006
E117
David Spade, Teddy Geiger
2006
E118
Sharon Stone, Mark Fainaru-Wada, Lance Williams
2006
E119
Ray Romano, Willie Nelson
2006
E120
Josh Hartnett, Chris Elliott, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2006
E121
Antonio Banderas, Patrice Oneal, Flaming Lips
2006

Dave promises a box of Explod-O-Pop popcorn to every member of the audience; Liza Minnelli performs "I'm Glad I'm Not Yo…

E122
Liza Minnelli, Al Lubel
2006
E123
Billy Crystal, Johnny Damon
2006
E124
Geena Davis, Aaron Eckhart, Sonya Kitchell
2006
E125
Jason Randal, Mandy Moore, Ben Harper
2006
E126
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tyler Perry, Death Cab For Cutie
2006
E127
Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, Mary J. Blige
2006
E128
Eva Longoria, Barry Sonnenfeld
2006
E129
Jane Fonda, Shooter Jennings
2006
E130
Craig Furguson, Alexis Bledel, Tom Russell
2006

Dave sits down with fellow talk-show host Craig Furguson. He also talks with Gilmore Girls star Alexis Bledel, and Tom R…

E131
Piedmont Bird Callers, Michael Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler
2006

Tonights guests include Keri Russell, Brian and Tina Miser and Jerry Lee Lewis.

E132
Kerri Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Human Cannonball Team
2006
E133
Tom Hanks, Kanye West
2006
E134
Tom Cruise, Jamie Oliver
2006
E135
Rosie Perez, Danica Patrick
2006
E136
Julia Roberts, Pearl Jam
2006
E137
Vince Vaughn, K.T. Tunstall
2006
E138
Derek Jeter, Michelle Monghan, Barnum & Bailey Circus
2006
E139
Kurt Russell, The Little Willies
2006
E140
Jason Lee, Jack Hanna
2006
E141
Teri Hatcher, Tom Dreesen, Michel Lauziere
2006
E142
Edie Falco, Pete Correale, Van Hunt
2006
E143
Kid Scientists, William Shatner, Angels & Airwaves
2006

Dave orders a reluctant Rupert to eat at Ranch 1; "True Tales of the Late Show Interns" expose the dark underbelly of th…

E144
Debra Messing, Chris Russo
2006

Dave previews some of the new TV shows premiring in the fall; Bruce Willis tries to hold his breath underwater for nine …

E145
Bruce Willis, Goldfrapp
2006

Tonights guests include Rebecca Romijn from "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" and The Eagles of Death Metal.

E146
Stupid Pet Tricks, Rebecca Romijn, Eagles of Death Metal
2006

Tonight's guests include Jennifer Garner from "Alias" and Mary Cheney (author of "Now It's My Turn").

E147
Jennifer Garner, Harry Hill
2006

Several staffers give advice to college graduates; Martha Stewart finally opens up to Dave about prison life, Criss Ange…

E148
Martha Stewart, Dixie Chicks, Criss Angel
2006

Dave sends Rupert into the nearby Jamba Juice; Martin Short sings the virtues of the NSA; Biff comments on the Barry Bon…

E149
Martin Short, James Blunt
2006

Dave reveals the hot new toys for Christmas (seven months early); Jennifer Aniston dodges questions about her relationsh…

E150
Jennifer Aniston, Rob Zombie
2006

Several naval officers participate in "Stump the Band"; tonight's "Immigrant Success Stories" segment fails to give a th…

E151
Halle Berry, Harold Perrineau, Jesse James
2006
E152
Bill Maher, Rita Wilson
2006
E153
Lindsay Lohan, Sam Hornish Jr.
2006
E154
Bonnie Hunt, Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint
2006
E155
Kyra Sedgwick, Al Franken
2006
E156
Meredith Vieira, Jeremy Piven, My Morning Jacket
2006
E157
Michael Keaton, Wolfmother
2006
E158
Paris Hilton, Will Shortz
2006
E159
Tim Russert, Cat Power
2006
E160
Stephen Colbert, Mark Cuban, Neko Case
2006
E161
Sandra Bullock, Widespread Panic
2006

Iraqi terrorist Abu Hamza Al-Muhajir is spotted in the audience; Robert Duvall discusses some of the movies he has appea…

E162
Robert Duvall, Tommy Tiernan, Sonic Youth
2006
E163
Adam Sandler, Julie Chen
2006
E164
Nicole Richie, Brandon Routh
2006
E165
Dwyane Wade, Amy Sedaris, Morningwood
2006
E166
Meryl Streep, Yellowcard
2006

For the first time in several years, Dave asks Steph/Monty to imitate her ex-boyfriend's dancing abilities; Al Gore disc…

E167
Al Gore, Rock Kills Kid
2006

Sue Hum walks towards a camera onstage for the sole purpose of applying lipstick; Kevin Spacey shares an amusing anecdot…

E168
Kevin Spacey, The Streets
2006
E169
Anne Hathaway, Jim Gaffigan, Dashboard Confessional
2006

The Family Feud board is resurrected; Dave observes film footage of a monkey undergoing a root canal; Fred Willard tells…

E170
Robert Downey Jr., Fred Willard, Martha Wainwright
2006
E171
Johnny Depp, Broken Social Scene
2006

Dave shows a photo of The Doors in response to a pre-show audience question; Tom Brokaw plugs his new book; Paul Simon p…

E172
Tom Brokaw, Paul Simon
2006
E173
John Witherspoon, The Fray
2006
E174
Paul Reubens, Yunjin Kim, Nelly Furtado
2006
E175
Denis Leary, New York Met David Wright, the Wreckers
2006
S13E176
E176
Luke Wilson, Band of Horses
2006
E177
Anderson Cooper, Greg Fitzsimmons
2006

Tonight's guests include Kate Hudson and Patrice O'Neal.

E178
Kate Hudson, Patrice O'Neal
2006

A man on the street showers himself under the Late Show Shower-Cam; in honor of her 85th birthday, Dorothy presents the …

E179
Regis Philbin, Bryce Dallas Howard
2006

Tonights guests include Uma Thurman and Morgan Spurlock.

E180
Uma Thurman, Morgan Spurlock, egg catchers Brad Freeman and Patrick Breault
2006

Tonight's guests include Martin Short and Pink.

E181
Martin Short, Pink
2006

Sue Hum asks Dave if he could make change for a twenty; the show is interrupted by a phony CBS Special Report; Donald Tr…

E182
Donald Trump, Nick Griffin, Sam Roberts
2006

Dave and Gerard discuss Christie Brinkley's divorce before the show; 2006 Tour de France winner "Floyd Landis" takes a v…

E183
Colin Farrell, India.Arie
2006
E184
Greg Kinnear, reptile expert Dr. Darrel Frost, Tapes 'n Tapes
2006

A short comedy bit involving Dave, Sue Hum, and a bowl of gazpacho is botched; Dave examines Scarlett Johansson's teeth;…

E185
Scarlett Johansson, Paul Teutul Jr. and Sr.
2006

During "Stump the Band," an audience member completely forgets the title of his disputed tune; controversial cyclist "Fl…

E186
Johnny Depp, the Spinners
2006

Dave reads out loud the lost letters of Albert Einstein; "Biff Henderson's 'Where Are They Now?'" looks at the late Budd…

E187
Jamie Foxx, Tom Dreesen
2006
E188
Samuel L. Jackson, Gnarls Barkley
2006
E189
Hilary Duff, Jason Randal, Dirty Pretty Things
2006

Tonights guests include Jessica Biel and Christina Aguilera.

E190
Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera
2006

Throughout the night, a guy named Bob Zick stands over by the staircase and laughs at everything Dave says; Samuel L. Ja…

E191
Whoopi Goldberg, sock puppeteer Jack Fisett, Fatboy Slim
2006
E192
Edward Norton, Greg Fitzsimmons
2006

Dave and Steph/Monty play stickball out on 53rd Street; Julianna Margulies discusses overcoming her fear of snakes durin…

E193
Julianna Margulies, Andy Sansone, Outkast
2006

"Raul Castro" fields questions for the audience; Chris Elliott auditions for the CBS soap "Guiding Light," Razorlight pe…

E194
Chris Elliott, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Razorlight
2006

An audience member compares Dave to Alfred E. Neuman; Dave and Paul play "Let's Scare the Hell Out of Rupert"; Busta Rhy…

E195
John McEnroe, Artie Lang, Busta Rhymes
2006
E196
Mark Wahlberg, Ruth Regina, M. Ward
2006
E197
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Albert Pujols
2006

Cast

David Letterman
David Letterman
Self - Host
Paul Shaffer
Paul Shaffer
Self -Musical Director
Alan Kalter
Alan Kalter
Self - Announcer (voice)

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