16x1 - Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, Terrence Howard

September 2, 2008

Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, and Terrence Howard are the scheduled guests.

16x2 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, Tricky

September 3, 2008

Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, and Tricky are the scheduled guests.

16x3 - Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy

September 4, 2008

Following the previous night's acceptance speech, Dave admits to underestimating Gov. Sarah Palin; Andy Kindler makes his last report from the GOP convention in Minneapolis; Robin Williams throws in his two cents on the election; Shannen Doherty plugs the new 90210 and describes surviving the Southern California mudslides; Duffy performed "Warwick Avenue."

16x4 - John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve Earle

September 5, 2008

John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.

16x5 - Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman

September 8, 2008

Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.

16x6 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael Buble

September 9, 2008

Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests. Plus, the second annual NASCAR Top Twelve!

16x7 - Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James

September 10, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.

16x8 - Jessica Simpson, Jack Hanna

September 11, 2008

Jessica Simpson and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.

16x9 - Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais

September 12, 2008

Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Street; Dave reads from the "Late Show Fun Facts" book, in stores next week; in her first LSDL appearance in seven years, Meg Ryan plugs The Women and shares an anecdote about her daughter; Ricky Gervais promotes Ghost Town and describes doing press junkets for the movie.

16x10 - Bill Clinton, Chris Rock

September 22, 2008

Former President William Jefferson Clinton and Chris Rock are the scheduled guests.

16x11 - Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen & Tim Reid, Kings of Leon

September 23, 2008

Lyle the Intern fails to convince Dave to join his latest scam; Julianne Moore discusses her trip to Brazil and plugs Blindness; Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen do stand-up; Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire."

16x12 - Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem

September 24, 2008

Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem

16x13 - Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood

September 25, 2008

Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood

16x14 - Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio

September 26, 2008

Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio

16x15 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger

September 29, 2008

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger

16x16 - Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

September 30, 2008

Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

16x17 - Kate Walsh, Barry Sonnenfeld, Darius Rucker

October 1, 2008

16x18 - Calista Flockhart, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams

October 2, 2008

16x19 - Brian Williams, Tim Robbins

October 3, 2008

Dave comments on the previous night's vice-presidential debate, which is followed by a string of Unfair Edits; NBC anchorman Brian Williams also throws in his two cents; Tim Robbins talks baseball, shares a story about Paul Newman, and plugs City of Ember.

16x20 - Russell Crowe, Sarah Vowell, The Pretenders

October 6, 2008

16x21 - Debra Messing, John Carter, Tegan & Sara

October 7, 2008

Dave presents the (fake) opening credits of the second presidential debate, which closely resemble Magnum P.I.; Debra Messing plugs "The Starter Wife" and takes a jab at Sarah Palin; Alan's tour of the Late Show control room is sabotaged; Alianca da Terra founder John Carter discusses the plight of the Amazon rainforest; Tegan and Sara performed "Call It Off."

16x22 - Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy Guy

October 8, 2008

16x23 - Bill Murray, Beck

October 9, 2008

Michael Bearden fills in for Paul; a man wanders onstage to get his copy of the Fun Facts book autographed; Bill Murray promotes City of Ember and conducts a town hall debate; Beck performed "Gamma Ray."

16x24 - Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Lou Reed

October 10, 2008

Tonight on "Late Show Green Tips," Chris and Gerard show off their new hybrid; Jeremy Piven discusses winning his third Emmy; Alan has a few words to say to Gov. Sarah Palin; Elizabeth Banks plugs W.; Lou Reed performed "Caroline Says, Part 2."

16x25 - Sarah Silverman, the Teutuls, Ra Ra Riot

October 13, 2008

16x26 - Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Blues Traveler

October 14, 2008

16x27 - Martin Short, Marv Albert

October 15, 2008

16x28 - Sen. John McCain, Ne-Yo

October 16, 2008

16x29 - Tina Fey, Frank Caliendo, Tim Montana

October 17, 2008

16x31 - Regis Philbin, James Taylor

October 28, 2008

Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.

16x32 - Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams

October 29, 2008

Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled guests.

16x33 - Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend

October 30, 2008

"New Halloween Costumes" include Sarah Palin's passport, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amy Winehouse's hair, and an oversized copy of the Fun Facts book; Cole Hamels of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies reads the Top Ten; John Legend performed "I Love, You Love."

16x34 - Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel

October 31, 2008

Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.

16x35 - Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky Gervais

November 3, 2008

Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten from Ricky Gervais!

16x36 - Tom Brokaw, Vera Farmiga

November 5, 2008

Dave shares a few thoughts on election night; an audience member panics when he realizes he forgot to vote; Tom Brokaw promotes his best-selling book, "Boom!"; a very pregnant Vera Farmiga plugs The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

16x37 - Ben Stiller, Q-Tip

November 6, 2008

Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naperville, IL!

16x38 - Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley

November 7, 2008

Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."

16x39 - Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift

November 10, 2008

Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.

16x40 - Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys

November 11, 2008

Dave shows a clip of King Tut's mummy appearing on Maury; NFL superstar Terrell Owens presents the Top Ten; the legendary Don Rickles plugs his new book and riffs on marriage and growing old; Alicia Keys performed "The Thing About Love."

16x41 - Russell Brand, Charlie Haden

November 12, 2008

Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

16x42 - Bruce Willis, Sia

November 13, 2008

Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.

16x43 - Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger

November 14, 2008

A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "Cosby Show" complete series DVD set and comments on the election; The Answer (making their American TV debut) performed "Never Too Late."

16x44 - Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign

November 17, 2008

Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 1 of "Tribute Band Week" with Purple Reign!

16x45 - Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash

November 18, 2008

With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he'll accidentally start an international incident; Lyle the Intern and his pal "Rudy" (Joe Grossman) promote their internet show; Jack Hanna brings out a baby kangaroo, an aardvark, and a macaque; on Day 2 of Tribute Band Week, The Cold Hard Cash Show performed "Folsom Prison Blues."

16x46 - Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone

November 19, 2008

Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!

16x47 - Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond

November 20, 2008

Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.

16x48 - James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz

November 21, 2008

James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!

16x49 - Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West

November 24, 2008

Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.

16x50 - Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.

November 25, 2008

Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after President Bush pardoned 14 convicted felons that week, Dave and Alan grant clemency to an audience member; Reese Witherspoon relives her 2005 Oscar win and plugs Four Christmases; Harry Connick Jr. performs "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."

16x51 - Teri Hatcher, Ludacris

November 26, 2008

Teri Hatcher, Ludacris, and T-Pain are the scheduled guests.

16x52 - Denis Leary, John Mayer

November 27, 2008

Denis Leary and John Mayer are the scheduled guests. Plus, Dave's Mom and the 16th annual pie-guessing contest!

16x53 - Tom Arnold, Faith Hill

November 28, 2008

Bruce Willis promotes the Fun Facts book, declaring the tome "Yippee-ki-larious, mother****er!"; Tom Arnold laments the failure of his third marriage and plugs Gardens of the Night; Dave chats with a grouchy CBS Store employee (Johnny Dark); Faith Hill and the Morgan State University Choir performed "Little Drummer Boy."

16x54 - Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, The Duke Spirit

December 8, 2008

Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, and The Duke Spirit are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from the Ball State University football team!

16x55 - Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey Johnson

December 9, 2008

Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, and Jamey Johnson are the scheduled guests.

16x56 - Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, Loudon Wainwright III

December 10, 2008

Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, and Loudon Wainwright III are the scheduled guests.

16x57 - Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver

December 11, 2008

Sen. John McCain and Bon Iver are the scheduled guests.

16x58 - Meryl Streep, Jeff Altman

December 12, 2008

In need of a pick-me-up, Dave repeats the sneezing monkey clip; a bronchitis-stricken Meryl Streep promotes Doubt; Dave's old buddy Jeff Altman does a few impressions.

16x59 - Adam Sandler

December 15, 2008

Adam Sandler is the scheduled guest. Plus, a Holiday Toy Demo!

16x60 - Tom Cruise, Fall Out Boy

December 16, 2008

Tom Cruise and Fall Out Boy are the scheduled guests.

16x61 - Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene

December 17, 2008

Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.

16x62 - Will Smith, Of Montreal

December 18, 2008

Will Smith and Of Montreal are the scheduled guests.

16x63 - Jerry Seinfeld, Leona Lewis

December 19, 2008

Jerry Seinfeld and Leona Lewis are the scheduled guests.

16x64 - Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren

December 22, 2008

Dustin Hoffman and Todd Rundgren guest. PLUS: An Apology from Bernie Madoff; Coach Mike Singletary; the Bitter Cold Hits the "Today" Show; the Al Qaeda Holiday Party; and a Top Ten List.

16x65 - Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene Love

December 23, 2008

Mickey Rourke; Jay Thomas; and Darlene Love. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a sneezing monkey; a top ten list; Holiday Quarterback Challenge; and Paul Shaffer's does Cher's "O Holy Night."

16x66 - Tracy Morgan, Matt Braunger

December 26, 2008

Dave shows a (phony) clip of Larry King interviewing the shoe that was thrown at President Bush; Tracy Morgan jokes about his recent legal troubles; Dave asks Paul about how he spent his Christmas; "MADtv" star Matt Braunger makes his television stand-up debut.

16x67 - Kate Hudson, Glasvegas

January 5, 2009

Kate Hudson; and Glasvegas. PLUS: CNN Clip of the Night; Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Homeland Security USA; Changes in the Late Show 2009; the President defends his record; Regis in high-def; a top ten list; Dave's resolutions; and Biff still celebrating.

16x68 - Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarley

January 6, 2009

Dave delivers a pizza to an audience member, but she's too excited to eat it; Dave reads the "Top Ten Questions"; Kevin James plugs Paul Blart: Mall Cop and discusses his weight problem; another chat with CBS store employee "Stanley Kronkite" (Johnny Dark); "Squawk Box" host Becky Quick analyzes the Bernie Madoff controversy; Erin McCarley performed "Love, Save the Empty."

16x69 - Ricky Gervais, Rose Byrne, Okkervil River

January 7, 2009

Ricky Gervais; Rose Byrne; and Okkervil River. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Ball State at the GMAC Bowl; what's popular on the Monkey Channel; the White House lunch; a top ten list; and the guy who was hanging bare-assed from a ski lift.

16x70 - Kate Winslet, Marv Albert

January 8, 2009

Kate Winslet; and Marv Albert. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Front Page of the New York Post; Regis in High-Def; and a Top Ten List.

16x71 - Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman

January 9, 2009

Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a monkey sneezing; a squid sneezing; Dick Cheney Lie Count; Governor Bill Richardson; Late Show Fun Facts; Alan Kalter's Guide to the Inauguration; and a top ten list.

16x72 - Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi

January 12, 2009

Billy Crystal; and Kara DioGuardi. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; an Odd Blagojevich Press Conference; 49er Coach Mike Singletary; and a Top Ten List with Owen Wilson from Maui, Hawaii.

16x73 - Salma Hayek, Jimmie Walker

January 13, 2009

Salma Hayek; and Jimmie Walker. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; phone call for David Letterman; little known things about the Bush Administration; Dave's Cocoa Guy; a message from Late Show writer Bill Scheft; and a special Top Ten from baseball's newest Hall of Fame inductees, Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson.

16x74 - Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers Band

January 14, 2009

Clint Eastwood; and Randy Rogers Band. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; The 9th Anniversary of Dave's Quintuple; and Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview.

16x75 - Kyra Sedgwick, Gwen Ifill

January 15, 2009

Kyra Sedgwick; and Gwen Ifill. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; George W. Bush cleaning his glasses; Inauguration Day Plans; filling in for Osama bin Laden; and Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop in uninvited.

16x76 - Zach Braff, Arj Barker, The Airborne Toxic Event

January 16, 2009

Zach Braff; Arj Barker; and The Airborne Toxic Event. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; "Bride Wars"; Mystery Sound in Space; Alan Kalter's How It Works; and a Late Show Farewell to Great Moments in Presidential Speeches.

16x77 - Brian Williams, Ben Kweller

January 26, 2009

16x78 - Evangeline Lilly, Seth Meyers, Andrew Bird

January 27, 2009

16x79 - Lauren Graham, Guy Fieri, MENEW

January 28, 2009

16x80 - Renee Zellweger, Tony Dungy, Graham Nash sits in with the band

January 29, 2009