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.

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

12x35 - Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

October 15, 2004

""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Clarke learning to play drums and Gerard Mulligan returning as ""George W. Bush;"" Tony Danza on his new talk show; Dave chats with Julia Roberts' niece Emma; Brian Regan does standup.

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.