12x1 - Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

August 23, 2004

Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""

12x2 - Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

August 24, 2004

Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip from the Olympics; Denis Leary promotes the FX hit drama ""Rescue Me.""

12x3 - Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

August 25, 2004

""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's ""You're Busted"" at Ranch 1, and New Jersey going ""Gay Crazy;"" gold medalist Paul Hamm visits.

12x4 - Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

August 26, 2004

12x5 - Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

August 27, 2004

A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top Ten; political writer Maureen Dowd makes several alarming comments on the presidential election.

12x6 - Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

August 30, 2004

Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS with a timeline; Biff reports from the Republican National Convention, with a goal to hug as many ""Republican Babes"" as possible.

12x7 - Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

August 31, 2004

12x8 - John McCain, Tom Russell

September 1, 2004

12x9 - Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

September 2, 2004

12x10 - Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

September 3, 2004

Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.

12x11 - National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

September 6, 2004

Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over Alan); three National Hollerin' Champions do their thing; Neve Campbell; Keane performs ""Somewhere Only We Know.""

12x12 - Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

September 7, 2004

At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; Alan recaps his summer, with the usual results; Hoobastank performs ""Same Direction.""

12x13 - Martin Short, Alan Jackson

September 8, 2004

""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message to Hillary Clinton; Martin Short; ""Late Show Back to School Tips;"" Alan Jackson sings.

12x14 - Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

September 9, 2004

Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent goes awry; Ray Romano talks about the final season of ""Everybody Loves Raymond;"" Avril Lavigne performs ""My Happy Ending.""

12x15 - Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

September 10, 2004

Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.

12x16 - John Kerry, Green Day

September 20, 2004

Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""

12x17 - Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

September 21, 2004

Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automobile air freshener; Alan unintentionally admits that he's sexual dysfunctional.

12x18 - Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

September 22, 2004

Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.

12x19 - Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

September 23, 2004

12x20 - Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

September 24, 2004

12x21 - Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

September 27, 2004

As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 2009, then openly asks if he can go back to NBC to host Late Night; a Kodomo Dragon (courtesy of Jack Hanna) startles Dave.

12x22 - John Goodman, Tom Waits

September 28, 2004

Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""

12x23 - Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

September 29, 2004

Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the ending of another movie En Espanol, then goes off on one of his trademark rants.

12x24 - John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

September 30, 2004

12x25 - Richard Gere, Jason Randal

October 1, 2004

CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician Jason Randal dazzles Dave with some card tricks.

12x26 - Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

October 4, 2004

Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in New York quiz; a still graphic acknowledges the passing of staffer Dorothy Chambers; Howard Dean shills for John Kerry; George Clarke's ""It's A Fact;"" Franz Ferdinand performs ""Take Me Out.""

12x27 - Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

October 5, 2004

""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.

12x28 - Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

October 6, 2004

12x29 - Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

October 7, 2004

""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey;"" SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie; Minnie Driver sings ""Everything I've Got In My Pocket.""

12x30 - Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

October 8, 2004

During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which includes an Alan Kalter centerfold; Brooke Shields visits; director-raconteur Barry Sonnenfeld returns to tell more amusing stories, and show samples of his martini art.

12x31 - Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama

October 11, 2004

12x32 - Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

October 12, 2004

Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU student plays ""Guess the Bulge"" at Hello Deli; Jordan Zevon (son of Warren) and The Wallflowers perform ""Lawyers, Guns, and Money.""

12x33 - Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

October 13, 2004

Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?

12x34 - Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

October 14, 2004

12x36 - Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

October 18, 2004

12x37 - Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

October 19, 2004

12x38 - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

October 20, 2004

Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.

12x39 - Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

October 21, 2004

""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet another catfight; Curt Schilling presents the Top Ten; Dustin Hoffman makes spit bubbles; Joss Stone performs.

12x40 - Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

October 22, 2004

Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke with a premature reminder about the end of Daylight Savings Time (Dave makes him down chocolate syrup); Amy Sedaris discusses her bunny and imaginary husband ""Ricky;"" Tommy Lee talks about his book, Tommy Land.

12x41 - Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

November 1, 2004

Dave plugs his and Paul's (bogus) ""Decision 2004 Election Showdown Countdown Vote 2004 Democracy Corner"" for tomorrow night's election coverage; Rupert reports from St. Louis and Game 4 of the World Series; Johnny Damon recalls Boston's come-from-behind triumph; Anne Heche talks about parenthood and Birth; The Donnas perform ""Fall Behind Me.""

12x42 - Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton

November 3, 2004

Dave, Alan, Paul and George Clarke all comment on Bush's reelection; Tom Brokaw wishes Harry a happy first birthday; Dave flirts with Mischa Barton of ""The O.C."" to hide the fact that he's never seen the show.

12x43 - Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

November 4, 2004

""Know Your Current Events;"" an 882 pound pumpkin is exploded on 53rd St.; Rosie Perez is tricked (once) by Dave into mentioning her Isuzu Trooper; Steven Wright.

12x44 - Al Franken, Kristin Bell

November 5, 2004

""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen Bell visits; Project Bandaloop's performance is postponed because of heavy rain in Manhattan.

12x45 - Tom Hanks, Nelly

November 8, 2004

The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomore Ryan Carney adds to his Late Show tattoo collection; Tom Hanks on Scottish Mexican food, vomiting and The Polar Express; Nelly.

12x46 - Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

November 9, 2004

12x47 - Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

November 10, 2004

12x48 - Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

November 11, 2004

12x49 - Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

November 12, 2004

During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Reilly; Canadian-born TV actress Evangeline Lilly hugs Paul; after a one-week holdover, Project Bandaloop finally trapezes around the building.

12x50 - Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

November 15, 2004

12x51 - Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

November 16, 2004

Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collected pennies for over thirty years and amassed a fortune of roughly ; Dave and Nicholas Cage talk about motorcycles.

12x52 - Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

November 17, 2004

12x53 - Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

November 18, 2004

Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah; Alanis Morissette performs ""Knees of My Bees.""

12x54 - Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

November 19, 2004

12x55 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

November 22, 2004

12x56 - Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

November 23, 2004

A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top of the theater; Pittsburgh Steelers wonderkind Ben Roethlisberger participates in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.

12x57 - Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

November 24, 2004

In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Marilyn Manson performs the Depeche Mode classic ""Personal Jesus.""

12x58 - Natalie Portman, John Mayer

November 25, 2004

Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman talks about an earlier Thanksgiving day LS appearance and plugs Closer; a Late Show Turkey Recall Announcement; John Mayer performs.

12x59 - Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

November 26, 2004

During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantage; Senator-elect Barack Obama radiates charm and confidence while discussing politics; Dave and Jessica Biel swap stories about their dogs.

12x60 - Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

November 29, 2004

Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel does a demonstration out on 53rd Street.

12x61 - Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

November 30, 2004

12x62 - Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

December 1, 2004

12x63 - Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

December 2, 2004

""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped naked for a Spencer Tunick project; Lyle Lovett performs ""In My Own Mind.""

12x64 - Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

December 3, 2004

12x65 - Jim Carrey, Ashanti

December 13, 2004

As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Jim Carrey discusses ab-crunches; Alan flips out while singing ""The Little Drummer Boy""; Ashanti performs ""Only U.""

12x66 - Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

December 14, 2004

12x67 - Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

December 15, 2004

Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at new toys for the holidays.

12x68 - Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

December 16, 2004

""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.

12x69 - Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

December 17, 2004

12x70 - Bill Murray, Kaki King

December 20, 2004

12x71 - Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

December 21, 2004

12x72 - Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

December 22, 2004

Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); Dave introduces ""The Nog-Cam;"" 10 carolers present the Top Ten; Broadway star Kristen Johnston opens up to Dave about her recent mugging; Tom Dreesen tells another story about opening for Frank Sinatra.

12x73 - Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

December 23, 2004

12x74 - Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

January 3, 2005

Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Biff Henderson: Pollster"" roams the streets once more; Hilary Swank plugs Million Dollar Baby; Andy Dick talks about his crabs; Green Day performs ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams.""

12x75 - Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

January 4, 2005

12x76 - Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

January 5, 2005

12x77 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

January 6, 2005

12x78 - Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

January 7, 2005

A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: carbs, steroids and the word ""snarky;"" ""Celebrity Resolutions"" goes straight into the dumper; Alan's new show, ""Desperate House Gal;"" Kevin Bacon; Caroline Rhea; Wilco performs ""Late Greats.""

12x79 - Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King

January 10, 2005

12x80 - Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

January 11, 2005

12x81 - Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

January 12, 2005

Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.

12x82 - Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

January 13, 2005

12x83 - Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

January 14, 2005

Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.

12x84 - Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

January 17, 2005

Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ""F bomb;"" Rupert learns karate at Tiger Schulmann's; the always on edge Jack Hanna with animals; Alan admits to being jealous of Jack Hanna, then has another hissy fit (and drops an ""F bomb""); Teri Polo on her experiences making Meet The Fockers.

12x85 - Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

January 18, 2005