Joan Rivers, Dario Franchitti, Silversun Pickups
Late Show with David Letterman - S19 - E80
Dave welcomes Comedian Joan Rivers, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, and musical guests Silversun Pickups. Joan Rivers Licks The Queen. Joan talks about her "close friends" in England's Royal Family. Dave and Dario discuss the exciting final lap of this year's Indianapolis 500.
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19x30 - Jack Hanna, Jesse Tyler Ferguson
February 20, 2012
Dave welcomes animal expert "Jungle" Jack Hanna and actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
19x31 - Alec Baldwin, Eric Hutchinson
February 21, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin and musical guest Eric Hutchinson. Alec Baldwin talks about losing weight by going sugar free while Dave extols the virtues of Mexican Coke.
19x32 - Paul Rudd, John Witherspoon, Heartless Bastards
February 22, 2012
19x33 - Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Scarborough, K'naan featuring Nelly Furtado
February 23, 2012
What happened to Kristin Chenoweth's formerly perky eyes? Why is Kristin Chenoweth wearing sunglasses? Find out when she tells Dave about the problem with her eyelash extensions.
19x34 - Matthew Broderick, Nick Griffin, We Are Augustines
February 24, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, comedian Nick Griffin, and musical guests We Are Augustines.
19x35 - Ed Helms, Dan Patrick, Lyle Lovett
February 27, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Ed Helms, sportscaster Dan Patrick, and musical guest Lyle Lovett.
19x36 - Nathan Lane, Pauley Perrette, Estelle
February 28, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Nathan Lane, actress Pauley Perrette from the CBS drama series "NCIS" and musical guest Estelle.
19x37 - Neil Patrick Harris, Taylor Kitsch, Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Lupe Fiasco & Bilal
February 29, 2012
Dave and Neil Patrick Harris have an awkward green room encounter. The Late Show cue card takes you into the weird world of candle-making. Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Leap Year. After years of speculation, Neil reveals the big "How I Met Your Mother" secret. The "John Carter" star runs into some trouble on his way to work in the Philippines. The Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Lupe Fiasco and Bilal perform "Always Shine" from the CD, "Black Radio."
19x38 - Jon Hamm, Ted Alexandro, White Rabbits
March 1, 2012
19x39 - Will Ferrell, Jon Bernthal
March 12, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Will Ferrell and actor Jon Bernthal.
19x40 - Amanda Peet, Nick Offerman, Top Ten by Cee-Lo Green, The Chieftains with the Low Anthem
March 13, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Amanda Peet and actor Nick Offerman. Musical guests The Chieftains with Low Anthem and a Top Ten List presented by musician Cee Lo Green.
19x41 - Martin Short, The Ting Tings
March 14, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Martin Short and musical guests The Ting Tings. Martin upsets a famous female broadcaster and her husband (but it's not Connie Chung and Maury Povich).
19x42 - Michelle Obama, Esperanza Spalding
March 19, 2012
Dave welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and musical guest Esperanza Spalding.
19x43 - Jennifer Lawrence, Gail Collins, The Shins
March 20, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, journalist/author Gail Collins and musical guests The Shins. "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence tells Dave how she hates watching herself on the big screen.
19x44 - Debra Messing, Josh Hutcherson, Oberhofer
March 21, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Debra Messing, actor Josh Hutcherson, and musical guests Oberhofer. The "Smash" star discovers a lot of fake Debra Messings on Twitter.
19x45 - Rachel Maddow, Timothy Olyphant, Train
March 26, 2012
Dave welcomes journalist Rachel Maddow, actor Timothy Olyphant, and musical guests Train.
19x46 - Jason Sudeikis, Lionel Richie, Jason Aldean
March 27, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis, musician Lionel Richie, and musical guests Lionel Richie with Jason Aldean. A lesson in bad parenting: Jason Sudeikis recalls how his Dad once took his ticket to a Final Four game and invited a friend instead. Jason Sudeikis shows Dave a special bat he received from Kansas City Royal and Hall of Famer George Brett.
19x47 - Chris Elliott, Mohamed Nasheed, Justin Townes Earle
March 28, 2012
Dave welcomes actor/comedian Chris Elliott, former President of the Maldives/climate change activist Mohamed Nasheed, and musical guest Justin Townes Earle.
19x48 - Tracy Morgan, Jim Rome, The Broadway musical 'Once'
March 29, 2012
Dave welcomes actor/comedian Tracy Morgan, sportscaster Jim Rome, and a performance from the Broadway musical “Once.”
19x49 - Megan Mullally, Joe Wong, Band of Skulls
March 30, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Megan Mullally, comedian Joe Wong, and musical guest Band of Skulls.
19x50 - Keith Olbermann, Allison Williams, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
April 3, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Keith Olbermann, actress/singer Allison Williams, and musical guests Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Top Ten Questions Received by the Marshmallow Peeps Hotline. Keith Olbermann addresses allegations surrounding his departure from Current TV. Allison Williams, star of Girls, talks about having news anchor Brian Williams as her dad.
19x51 - Kiefer Sutherland, Eugene Levy, The Punch Brothers
April 4, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Kiefer Sutherland, actor Eugene Levy, and musical guests The Punch Brothers. Top Ten Sneezes. Kiefer tries to keep up with his energetic grandkids. Eugene, Paul Shaffer and Martin Short form a Rat Pack of old Jewish guys.
19x52 - Ricky Gervais, Cobie Smulders, Tennis
April 9, 2012
Biff Henderson hangs with Jeter, Reggie and more at NY Yankees Spring Training. Ricky Gervais brings Dave an age-appropriate gift for his upcoming birthday. Cobie Smulders worked in Europe as a model when she was 17, but didn't party. True or false?
19x53 - Sean Hayes, Shooter Jennings
April 10, 2012
Dave welcomes Masters Champ Bubba Watson, actor Sean Hayes and musical guest Shooter Jennings. Bubba Watson dons the coveted green jacket and talks "Bubba Golf" with Dave. Dave's ready for Sean Hayes' interview, but is Sean Hayes ready for Dave?
19x54 - Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jim Gaffigan, Kaiser Chiefs
April 11, 2012
Dave welcomes Basketball legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, comedian Jim Gaffigan, and musical guests Kaiser Chiefs. They were competitors on the court, but how did Magic Johnson and Larry Bird get along off the court?
19x55 - Billy Crystal, Alabama Shakes
April 12, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Billy Crystal and musical guests Alabama Shakes. In celebration of Dave's 65th birthday, Billy Crystal shares a special video he created for the occasion. Billy Crystal shares his great old showbiz story about comedian Red Foxx.
19x56 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Keith Alberstadt, Bonnie Raitt
April 13, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, comedian Keith Alberstadt, and musical guest Bonnie Raitt. She couldn't actually get close to First Lady Michelle Obama, but Julia still got a picture with her.
19x57 - Jason Segel, Zach Wahls, Fun
April 23, 2012
Dave welcomes Actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series 'How I Met Your Mother,' author Zach Wahls, musical guests Fun, and a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox perfect game pitcher Philip Humber.
19x58 - Amy Poehler, Wendy Williams, Trampled by Turtles
April 24, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Amy Poehler, talk show host/actress Wendy Williams, and musical guests Trampled by Turtles. "Parks and Recreation" star Amy Poehler talks about her two kids. Is her oldest son watching her every move?
19x59 - Rob Lowe, Gov. Brian Schweitzer, The War on Drugs
April 25, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Rob Lowe, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, and musical guests The War on Drugs. Rob reveals the source of his tweet about Peyton Manning.
19x60 - Robin Williams, Andrew Luck
April 26, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Robin Williams and prospective NFL #1 draft pick Andrew Luck. Robin Williams: Secret Service Scandal.
19x61 - Madden NFL 13 Cover Calvin Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Darrell Hammond, Miike Snow
April 27, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth, comedian Darrell Hammond and musical guest Miike Snow. How well does Chris know the other Avengers? Dave puts him to the test. Sue Hum Tells Don Rickles Jokes.
19x62 - Don Rickles, Carrie Underwood
April 30, 2012
Dave welcomes Comedian Don Rickles and musical guest Carrie Underwood. Regis crashes the party to tell a story about Don Rickles and Frank Sinatra.
19x63 - Seth Meyers, Krysten Ritter, Father John Misty
May 1, 2012
Dave welcomes Comedian Seth Meyers, actress Krysten Ritter, and musical guest Father John Misty. Seth Meyers recalls his faux pas when meeting President Obama at last year's White House Correspondents Dinner.
19x64 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Johnny Galecki, Norah Jones
May 2, 2012
An all-new group of animals joins Dave for Stupid Pet Tricks. Johnny Galecki's Anatomy Lesson. Johnny Galecki learns about female anatomy from a 6-year old kid.
19x65 - Stephen Colbert, Chloe Grace Moretz, The cast of 'Nice Work If You Can Get It'
May 3, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Stephen Colbert, actress Chloe Grace Moretz, and a performance from the Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get It. Stephen Colbert's Super PAC. Chloe Grace Moretz describes her first awkward encounter with "Dark Shadows" co-star Johnny Depp.
19x66 - Anderson Cooper, Yves Rossy, Electric Guest
May 4, 2012
Dave welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, aviation enthusiast/ inventor Yves "Jetman" Rossy and musical guest Electric Guess. Anderson Cooper and Dave compare notes on comedian Kathy Griffin.
19x67 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Beth Behrs, Spiritualized
May 7, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw, actress Beth Behrs from the CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls”, and musical guests Spiritualized. What's Dave's problem? Dr. Phil tries to help.
19x68 - Jim Parsons, Mika Brzezinski, Macy Gray
May 8, 2012
Jimmy Carter in a Speedo? "Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski shares colorful stories from her past.
19x69 - Eva Longoria, Tom Dreesen, Florence and The Machine
May 9, 2012
Dave welcomes Actress Eva Longoria, comedian Tom Dreesen, musical guests Florence and the Machine, and musician Booker T. Jones sits in with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.
19x70 - Kid Scientists, Elizabeth Banks, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
May 10, 2012
Dave welcomes Kid Scientists, actress Elizabeth Banks, and musical guests Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. Kid Scientist Cairo Lawrence demonstrates her "Newtonian Headgear". Kid Scientist Jack Brandt demonstrates the "Can Crush". Elizabeth Banks recalls a family road trip where her sister got left behind at a McDonald's.
19x71 - Jon Cryer, Tommy Johnagin, M. Ward
May 11, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Jon Cryer from the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men", comedian Tommy Johnagin and musical guest M.Ward. Jon's German fans get a surprise when they visit his star on the Walk of Fame.
19x72 - Kelly Ripa, Adam Scott, Tenacious D
May 14, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Kelly Ripa, actor Adam Scott, and musical guests Tenacious D.
19x73 - Brian Williams, El-P
May 15, 2012
Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical guests El-P. See what Brian Williams is up to when Dave turns on the camera in the "Late Show" Green Room.
19x74 - Betty White, Moses Maddox, Best Coast
May 16, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Betty White, former U.S. Marine Corporal Moses Maddox, and musical guests Best Coast. Betty White Gets Hot With Regis. He played a gay hairdresser on Betty's show, but apparently Regis is quite the ladies' man.
19x75 - Conan O'Brien, Regina Spektor, John Mayer
May 17, 2012
Dave welcomes late night talk show host Conan O'Brien, musical guest Regina Spektor, and musician John Mayer sits in with Paul Shaffer & the CBS Orchestra. Conan O'Brien tells Dave about the differences between himself and Jay Leno. Conan O'Brien tells what happened when his son had a hunger fit before meeting President Obama.
19x76 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Julie Chen, Beach House
May 18, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen, Julie Chen, co-host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk" and musical guests Beach House. Find out why Sacha Baron Cohen is better off staying at home than attending star-studded Hollywood parties. "The Talk" host Julie Chen tells tales of Martha Stewart and Howard Stern.
19x77 - Lea Michele, Barry Sonnenfeld, Shaolin Warriors of Ringling Bros
May 21, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Lea Michele and director Barry Sonnenfeld. The Glee star explains her family's unusual tradition of getting inked. The Men in Black director explains how he deals with big-time actors like Will Smith and Josh Brolin. The "award-winning" martial artists from Ringling Brothers takes on the 48 Blades of Doom.
19x78 - Will Smith, Gossip
May 22, 2012
Will Smith made an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" and discussed his slapping of a reporter who kissed him on the "Men in Black 3" Moscow red carpet.
19x79 - Piedmont Bird Callers, Bill O'Reilly, Pitbull
May 23, 2012
Dave welcomes The Piedmont Bird Callers, talk show host Bill O'Reilly, and musical guest Pitbull. They may not agree on politics, but will Dave and Bill come together for a friendly fist bump?
19x80 - Joan Rivers, Dario Franchitti, Silversun Pickups
June 4, 2012
Dave welcomes Comedian Joan Rivers, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, and musical guests Silversun Pickups. Joan Rivers Licks The Queen. Joan talks about her "close friends" in England's Royal Family. Dave and Dario discuss the exciting final lap of this year's Indianapolis 500.
19x81 - Neil Patrick Harris, Noomi Rapace, Alan Jackson
June 5, 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama presents the "Top Ten Fun Facts About Gardening." Tony Awards host Neil Patrick Harris tells what it's like to be interviewed by Oprah in your own home. Alan Jackson performing "So You Don't Have To Love Me Anymore" from his CD, "Thirty Miles West."
19x82 - Jane Fonda, Mayor of London Boris Johnson, Jimmy Cliff
June 6, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Jane Fonda, Mayor of London Boris Johnson, and musical guest Jimmy Cliff. Dave discovers something disturbing when he takes a look back at Jane's workout videos. The mayor talks about London, Michael Bloomberg and his hair.
19x83 - Bill Murray, The Temper Trap
June 7, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Bill Murray and musical guests The Temper Trap. Top Ten Other Superhero Revelations. Will there be a "Ghostbusters 3"? Bill Murray tells Dave what it will take to make that happen. How tough is the crowd at the Cannes Film Festival? Bill Murray explains. Bill Murray tells of his "Hollywood fight" with Chevy Chase. Plus: how things have changed at SNL. Following the likes of Tupac, Marilyn Monroe, Sinatra and Elvis, Bill Murray introduces his very own hologram.
19x84 - Mark Wahlberg, Sebastian Vettel, Black Box Revelation
June 11, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg, Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel, and musical guests Black Box Revelation. Mark talks about being the "dumbest f**ker ever" during his time in prison. The Formula One champion talks about what it takes to drive in New Jersey. Black Box Revelation performing "High on a Wire" from their CD release, "My Perception."
19x85 - Jack Hanna, Patti Smith
June 12, 2012
Dave welcomes animal expert Jack Hanna, musical guest Patti Smith, and musician Bootsy Collins sits in with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra. Top Ten Other White House Leaks. Can a camel have a drinking problem? Dave think so in the latest visit from "Jungle" Jack Hanna and his animals. Patti Smith performs the title track from her album, "Banga."
19x86 - Adam Sandler, Jerry Douglas
June 13, 2012
Adam remembers the first time he heard his father curse. Adam gives his 3-year old daughter an adult chore. Adam admits that he and the other SNL guys used to follow Dave around at NBC.
19x87 - Regis Philbin, Lenny Marcus, Elizabeth Cook
June 14, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Regis Philbin, comedian Lenny Marcus, and musical guest Elizabeth Cook. Regis Philbin recounts how he took a spill on the Vespa that Dave gifted him. Regis guest-stars on Betty White's show, but were the co-stars ever a couple?
19x88 - Denis Leary, Olivia Wilde, The Pierces
June 18, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Denis Leary, actress Olivia Wilde, and musical guests The Pierces. The San Francisco Giants perfect game pitcher presents the "Top Ten Things I Want To Achieve Now That I've Thrown A Perfect Game". Denis has come up with the next killer app idea. Olivia and boyfriend Jason Sudeikis went to Jamaica, but it turned into a bad Japanese game show. The duo from Alabama performs "You'll Be Mine" from their album, "You & I."
19x89 - Jeff Daniels, Benjamin Walker, Walk the Moon
June 19, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, actor Benjamin Walker, and musical guest Walk the Moon. Top Ten Things an Out-Of-Touch Person Would Say. Actor and certified RV driver Jeff Daniels tells of becoming a connoisseur of truck stops. Jeff Daniels shares stories about driving his RV around the country. "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" star Benjamin Walker shares a story about performing on Broadway.
19x90 - Alec Baldwin, Michael Kiwanuka
June 20, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin and musical guest Michael Kiwanuka. To mark the beginning of summer, Dave and Alec go pantsless. Alec sets the record straight about what he was saying to the Daily News photographer. Alec shares some behind the scenes info about Dave's appearance on his podcast. Alec talks about how he had to get loud with the legendary film director.
19x91 - Justin Bieber, Michael Ian Black
June 21, 2012
Dave welcomes musician Justin Bieber and actor/comedian Michael Ian Black. Top Ten Summer Blockbuster Films About Presidents. Can the Biebs sing opera? Dave and Paul do their best to make Justin Bieber an opera star. Now that he's graduated from high school, will Justin Bieber be heading off to college? Justin Bieber shows Dave the new tattoo he got in honor of his new CD, "Believe." Justin Bieber talks about celebrating his 18th birthday. Plus: does this mean he'll get out and vote?
19x92 - Emma Stone, Jimmie Walker, Diamond Rugs
June 25, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Emma Stone, comedian Jimmie Walker, and musical guests Diamond Rugs. Top Ten Things You May Not Know About The United States Supreme Court. Alan Kalter tests Bill's knowledge of the 70's Oakland Athletics. After traveling the globe, Emma discovers the one thing that everybody in the world can agree on.
19x93 - LeBron James, Andrew Garfield, Maroon 5
June 26, 2012
Dave welcomes Miami Heat star and NBA Finals MVP LeBron James, actor Andrew Garfield and musical guest Maroon 5. From the world champion Miami Heat, Dave welcomes NBA Finals MVP LeBron James. "The Amazing Spider-Man" star Andrew Garfield gets some amazing wisdom about life from Dave.
19x94 - Channing Tatum, Scott Pelley, The Gaslight Anthem
June 27, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Channing Tatum, Scott Pelley, anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, and musical guests The Gaslight Anthem. Top Ten Words That Could Be Mistaken For 'Boo'. Channing Tatum offers to help Dave learn the art of male stripping. Can Channing Tatum outdo Matt Damon with his Matthew McConaughey impression? Channing Tatum tells Dave about his "Survivor"-like experience in the jungles of South America. Dave gives the CBS Evening News anchor a helpful tip on how to have a long career in broadcasting.
19x95 - Blake Lively, Drew Brees
June 28, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Blake Lively and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Top Ten Least Popular Picnic Offerings. "Savages" star Blake Lively tells Dave about her last-minute trip to the Super Bowl. New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees talks about his efforts to reduce the risk of concussions with Dick's Sporting Goods' PACE Program. Quarterback Drew Brees discusses the investigation into a pay-to-injure scheme within the New Orleans Saints.
19x96 - Ray Romano, Tom Waits, Top Ten by American League All-Stars
July 9, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Ray Romano and musical guest Tom Waits. And the Top Ten list presented by 10 American League All-Stars. Derek Jeter, Josh Hamilton and the American League stars present the "Top Ten Fun Facts About The All-Star Game." Ray shows off one of his son's odd eBay purchases. Ray explains why he and his wife have two more years left together. Tom performs "Chicago" from his album, "Bad As Me". The music legend shows off his better mousetrap.
19x97 - Queen Latifah, Fred Armisen, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons
July 10, 2012
Actress/singer Queen Latifah, actor Fred Armisen, musical guests Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons, musician Buddy Guy sits in with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra. Kayaker/Shark Top Ten. "Ice Age: Continental Drift" star Queen Latifah gets carried away by the music of blues legend Buddy Guy. "SNL" star Fred Armisen talks about the making of his TV series, "Portlandia."
19x98 - Bryan Cranston, R.A. Dickey, Zac Brown Band
July 11, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, New York Mets All-Star pitcher R.A. Dickey and musical guests Zac Brown Band. Top Ten Superhero Pet Peeves. Steve Martin moves in on Dave's turf with his own New York City celebrity park. "Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston gets an odd autograph request. NY Mets All-Star R.A. Dickey demonstrates his crazy knuckleball pitch for Dave.
19x99 - Anne Hathaway, Moody McCarthy, Loudon Wainwright III
July 12, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Anne Hathaway, comedian Moody McCarthy, and musical guest Loudon Wainwright III. Top Ten Other Popular Erotic Novels. Anne Hathaway talks about performing her own stunts in "The Dark Knight Rises" and the forthcoming "Les Miserables".
19x100 - Morgan Freeman, Gallagher, Nas
July 16, 2012
19x101 - Roseanne Barr, Aubrey Plaza, Jeff the Brotherhood
July 17, 2012
Dave welcomes comedian Roseanne Barr, actress Aubrey Plaza, and musical guest Jeff the Brotherhood. Top Ten Ways To Describe the Current Weather. Don't mess with her medical marijuana! Roseanne Barr has a stern warning for President Obama. She once suffered a stroke, so does actress Aubrey Plaza qualify for medical marijuana?
19x102 - Kyra Sedgwick, Mike Golic and Greenberg, Red Wanting Blue
July 18, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Kyra Sedgwick, sportscasters Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, and musical guest Red Wanting Blue. Top Ten Questions On The Application To Become Mitt Romney's Running Mate. Kyra remembers the sights, sounds and smells of New York City in the summer. Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg talk about the New York Knicks losing Jeremy Lin.
19x103 - Woody Harrelson, Todd Barry, Grafitti6
July 19, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Woody Harrelson, comedian Todd Barry, and musical guest Grafitti6. Top Ten North Korean Hit Songs. Woody Harrelson tells how he embarrassed himself racing his bike through NYC.
19x104 - Will Ferrell, Rufus Wainwright
July 23, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Will Ferrell and musical guest Rufus Wainwright. Top Ten Television Shows Not Nominated For An Emmy. Which big Hollywood star has a little penis? Ask Will Ferrell's son.
19x105 - Zach Galifianakis, Former U.S. Army Sgt. Valerie Brown, Allen Stone
July 24, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, former U.S. Army Sgt. Valerie Brown, and musical guest Allen Stone. Dave has some fun with the "Late Show" Hose Cam at the expense movie superstar Zach Galifianakis ("The Campaign"). Awkward! See what happens when "The Campaign" star Zach Galifianakis shows up wearing the same suit as TV's Paul Shaffer. Zach Galifianakis tells how he got co-star Will Ferrell to moon a group of fans. Dave welcomes former Army Sgt. Valerie Brown to discuss her military service and ongoing job search.
19x106 - Jonah Hill, Dr. Leonard Girardi, Milo Greene
July 25, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, cardiothoracic surgery professor Dr. Leonard Girardi, and musical guest Milo Greene. Top Ten Excuses Of The Burger King Employee Who Stood In The Lettuce. Jonah Hill's grandma isn't happy with Martin Scorsese. Find out why. Dave discusses his heart bypass and more with Dr. Leonard Girardi from NY Med.
19x107 - Joel McHale, Andrew Norelli, Will.I.Am
July 26, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Joel McHale, comedian Andrew Norelli, and musical guest Will.I.Am. Top Ten Nations Competing in the Olympics or Bones in the Human Body. Biff Henderson hangs out with some of the United States' top athletes. Are Joel McHale and Chevy Chase fighting behind the scenes at "Community"?
19x108 - Andy Samberg, Ashton Eaton, Glen Hansard
August 13, 2012
Dave welcomes Andy Samberg, gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic decathlete Ashton Eaton and Glen Hansard performs. Top Ten Little-Known Facts About Paul Ryan. Bill Scheft tries to recall numbers of some of the great U.S. track and field Olympic stars. Andy awkwardly tries to describe the Olympics opening ceremony in one word. He won the gold medal at the Olympics, but can Ashton Eaton do comedy? The U.S. decathlete breaks down his gold medal-winning performance at the 2012 Olympics.
19x109 - Jennifer Garner, The U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, Rodriguez
August 14, 2012
Dave welcomes the gold medal-winning U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, actress Jennifer Garner, and musical guest Rodriguez. Top Ten Other Promotional Corporate Vehicles. Jennifer Garner loves being 40, but how does hubby Ben Affleck feel about reaching the 4-0? McKayla Maroney and her US Olympic Gymnastics teammates recreate her infamous "not impressed" face. What sports would they compete in if they weren't gymnasts? Find out when Dave welcomes the gold medal-winning US Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, Kyla, Jordan, McKayla, Aly and Gabby.
19x110 - Tom Brokaw, Dana Vollmer, Beth Orton
August 15, 2012
Dave welcomes News anchor Tom Brokaw, U.S. Women's Olympic swimming gold medalist Dana Vollmer, musical guest Beth Orton, and Top Ten List is presented by musician Lionel Richie. Top Ten Rejected Lionel Richie Song Lyrics. Rattlesnakes, shock collars and more when Dave and Tom discuss the wild west. The Olympic swimmer talks about overcoming her medical issues to win gold in London.
19x111 - Tracy Morgan, Erik Kynard, Ben Howard
August 16, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, U.S. Men's Olympic High Jump silver medalist Erik Kynard, and musical guest Ben Howard. Top Ten Things We've Learned About Mars. Tracy Morgan tells Dave about his new "Jaws"-themed shark tank. Did Tracy Morgan go to high school with Mitt Romney? The "30 Rock" star tells all. Olympic silver medal champion Erik Kynard, Jr. tells Dave how he got involved in the high jump.
19x112 - Kelsey Grammer, Olivia Munn, Train
August 20, 2012
An announcement from Augusta National; Obama beer; how Osama bin Laden really died; Dave makes fireworks better; the Mars Curiosity. Top Ten Congressman Kevin Yoder Excuses. Kelsey recalls getting choked by a famous actress during an audition. Olivia went to Sweden and all she saw was some mist on a lake.
19x113 - Bill Hader, Mary-Louise Parker, The Walkmen
August 21, 2012
Dave welcomes actor/comedian Bill Hader, actress Mary Louise Parker, and musical guest The Walkmen. How bin Laden Really Died; Misbehaving Politicians; a Skateboarding Goat; a Top Ten list Presented by Members of the United States Air Force; and That Ain't Apple Juice.
19x114 - Rachel Maddow, Serena Williams, Elle King
August 22, 2012
Hurricane at the RNC?; "Nobody Cares"; An Apology Template; and the Dave/Trump Thing. TOP TEN: SIGNS YOUR CONGRESSMAN IS AN IDIOT Should Rep. Todd Akin quit the Senate race? MSNBC's Rachel Maddow weighs in.
19x115 - Kathy Griffin, Michael Somerville, Josh Turner
August 23, 2012
How bin Laden really died; RNC advice for fellow Republicans; a Chris Christie non-fat joke; Dave on Trump; a Top Ten List; the Weekend Late Show; and Alan Kalter Takes You Inside. TOP TEN: QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE BUYING SNEAKERS
19x116 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Sharon Osbourne, Neon Trees
August 27, 2012
Happenings at the Republican National Convention; Lance Armstrong; Roger Clemens; Ann and Mitt Romney Lies; a carrot incident, a Top Ten list; and Andy Kindler at the Republican National Convention. TOP TEN: FRESCO RESTORER EXCUSES
19x117 - Amy Adams, Paul Teutul Sr. & Paul Teutul Jr., Hacienda
August 28, 2012
al-Qaeda Want Ad; a New Romney Campaign Commercial; Paul Ryan and Samuel Skinner at the Convention; Chris Christie's Keynote Address; a Top Ten List; Dave Promotes the U.S. Open for CBS, and Andy Kindler with a Report from the Republican National Convention. TOP TEN: SIGNS YOU'RE NOT ONE OF THE SMARTEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
19x118 - Michelle Obama, The Chevin
August 29, 2012
Dr. Phil's car; get to know Reince; the national debt clock; the Chris Christie Cholesterol Clock; a new Republican commercial; security is tight at the Late Show; and a Top Ten list. TOP TEN HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST CONVENTIONS The First Lady says kids are eating healthier, but do they still play Pong?
19x119 - Bruce Willis, Brian Regan, The Heavy
August 30, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Bruce Willis, comedian Brian Regan, and musical guests The Heavy. The Late Show's 19th Anniversary; A Greet from a CBS Exec; a Few Looks In on the Republican National Convention; Weekend Late Show; a Top Ten List; and Andy Kindler at the Republican National Convention. TOP TEN: THINGS WE AT THE LATE SHOW HOPED TO ACCOMPLISH BY OUR 19TH ANNIVERSARY
19x120 - Claire Danes, Dwyane Wade, Bob Mould
September 4, 2012
Paul Ryan Not Lying; the New Co-Host at LIVE!; Is the Pressure Getting to Barack?; a Top Ten List; a Barack Obama Unfulfilled Campaign Promise; and Biff Henderson at the Democratic National Convention. Biff gets touchy-feely with Geraldo Rivera at the DNC. TOP TEN: QUESTIONABLE CLAIMS BY PAUL RYAN. The pregnant Claire Danes. Claire has been coming to the show since she was 16 years old, half a lifetime ago. DWYANE WADE He's a two-time and reigning NBA champion with the Miami Heat. From his new CD "Silver Age" in stores today, the founding member of Hüsker Dü performed "The Descent".
19x121 - Emma Watson, Julie Chen, Matchbox Twenty
September 5, 2012
Political Twins in History; what's happening at the Convention; the new Obama campaign commercial; our team of political analysts standing by; Biff Henderson at the Democratic National Convention, and a Top Ten list presented by First Lady Michelle Obama. TOP TEN: REASONS TO WATCH THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION - and to present tonight's Top Ten list, plausibly live, First Lady Michelle Obama. You know her from the Harry Potter films. She now stars in a new film, "The Perks of Being A Wallflower." Emma spent the summer in Iceland working on another film. She's the host of the CBS daytime talk show, "The Talk". Julie is pleased that Dave is so familiar with "The Talk". Dave's political analysts: insight or incoherent?
19x122 - Howard Stern, Jason Aldean
September 6, 2012
Dave welcomes Howard Stern and musical guest Jason Aldean. A Mistake at the Convention; a Surprise at the Convention; Biff at the Convention; Weekend Late Show; and a Top Ten List. Biff gives Senator Patty Murray a shout-out at the DNC. TOP TEN: SIGNS IT'S TIME FOR A FLIGHT ATTENDANT TO RETIRE Howard is the day to two girls and Dave asks for some advice. Wait! What? Parenting advice from Howard?
19x123 - Joseph Gordon Levitt, Mindy Kaling, Of Gentlemen and Cowards
September 17, 2012
Mike Francesca; the Late Show nurse; Who Cares?; a Barack Obama campaign commercial; a new baby; the Late Show softball team; a Top Ten list; Coach's Corner with Mike Singletary; and Dave to receive a Kennedy Center Honor. Dave makes the worst mistake of his life in front of the CBS nurse. TOP TEN: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NEWLY DISCOVERED MONKEY JGL says he will reveal part of the Batman movie, adding "so if you haven't seen the movie yet, turn off your TV now". Dave jumps in, "Oh, they've done that a long time ago, long before you came out here". You know her from "The Office," and now Mindy has got herself in deep as the creator, writer, and star of the new FOX comedy series, "The Mindy Project".
19x124 - President Barack Obama
September 18, 2012
President Barack Obama discusses the comments made by Mitt Romney in a recently released video. Dave wants to keep the vacant chair vacant . . . . just in case the President wants to speak to it. Dave and the President talked about the Conventions, the deficit, jobs, the divisiveness in politics, beer in the White House, the Romney tape, and the troubles in Libya, Egypt, and the Middle East.
19x125 - Michael Strahan, Arthur Meyer
September 19, 2012
An upset audience guy; an upset Mitt Romney; an upset Alan Kalter; and a Top Ten list. Alan Kalter's beautiful mind tries to figure out how Dave became a Kennedy Center Honoree. TOP TEN: MITT ROMNEY PET PEEVES ABOUT AMERICANS He's the new co-host of "Live! With Kelly and Michael" beating out the 53% Romney likes. "We Made This Movie" is Arthur's first film and he is terribly excited, as are his parents in Chicago. Their excitement makes Arthur even more excited . . . but not so excited that he would fly them in for the premiere.
19x126 - Nathan Lane, Ryan Hunter-Reay, The Killers
September 21, 2012
Great Moments on the Campaign Trail; Obama in the House; an Invitation to Mitt; a Top Ten List; Weekend Late Show; and Jesus is On The Line! TOP TEN: SUGGESTIVE BASEBALL PHRASES Nathan is a New Yorker and says he is lucky to be alive. He made the mistake of carpooling with Lindsay Lohan. He's the 2012 IndyCar Series Champion. Ryan drove for Dave for a year-and-a-half in 2007-2008. Dave shows off the Astor Cup with IndyCar champ Ryan Hunter-Reay.
19x127 - Steve Martin, Gotye
September 24, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Steve Martin and musical guest Gotye. Pat Farmer with a question; Slow News Day; What did Dave do during the Emmys; New Books, a Top Ten list; and the recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and bluegrass, Mark Johnson. TOP TEN: LEAST POPULAR SNACKS Steve is here to perform with year's winner of the annual Steve Martin Prize For Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. Dave welcomes the world's richest man, Mexican business magnate with a net worth of 69 billion dollars, Carlos Slim. GOTYE: from his album, "Making Mirrors," the singer from Australia performed "Eyes Wide Open".
19x128 - Stupid Human Tricks, Kaley Cuoco, The Whigs
September 25, 2012
Something For the Swedes; Alan is Late for the Show; the Obamas on "The View"; Mitt Trying Out Material; Ahmadinejad Drops By; a Top Ten List; and a Phone Call from the Commissioner of the NFL. Alan Kalter arrives late after a bad night refereeing the Packers/Seahawks game. TOP TEN: SIGNS YOU'RE A BAD REFEREE Kaley was impressed with the balloon through the nose Stupid Human Trick.
19x129 - David Cameron, Jonny Lee Miller
September 26, 2012
The U.N. In Memoriam; something for our Dutch friends; more tax returns from Mitt; and a Top Ten list. TOP TEN: WORDS THAT ALMOST RHYME WITH 'MAHMOUD Dave and the Prime Minister talk about the Arab Spring, the Euro, the financial state of the U.K., running for the office of Prime Minister, and the successful Summer Olympics and Para Olympics. And Larry the Kitty. Jonny's in the new CBS drama "Elementary." Jonny is Sherlock Holmes! Playing the role of Dr. Watson is Lucy Liu.
19x130 - Jimmy Fallon, Neil Young, Lupe Fiasco
September 27, 2012
Ahmadinejad at the U.N.; a New Mitt Release; Mitt on the Campaign; the Zogby Poll; and a CBS Promo. Jimmy Fallon - star and host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." And he's the executive producer of the new NBC show, "Guys with Kids," Wednesdays at 8:30. Neil's "music player" is called the Pono. It promises to be better than anything you've experienced before. He shows off the prototype at the desk.
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