Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman
Late Show with David Letterman - S16 - E5
Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.
Late Show with David Letterman: Season 16 - 55 Episode s
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
16x30 - Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad
October 27, 2008
Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.
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.
Late Show with David Letterman: All seasons
S1: Season 1
219 Episode s
S2: Season 2
220 Episode s
S3: Season 3
210 Episode s
S4: Season 4
213 Episode s
S5: Season 5
203 Episode s
S6: Season 6
213 Episode s
S7: Season 7
196 Episode s
S8: Season 8
197 Episode s
S9: Season 9
208 Episode s
S10: Season 10
187 Episode s
S11: Season 11
189 Episode s
S12: Season 12
193 Episode s
S13: Season 13
197 Episode s
S14: Season 14
199 Episode s
S15: Season 15
168 Episode s
S16: Season 16
200 Episode s
S17: Season 17
245 Episode s
S18: Season 18
181 Episode s
S19: Season 19
178 Episode s
S20: Season 20
179 Episode s
S21: Season 21
118 Episode s
S22: Season 22
139 Episode s