5x1 - Terry Bradshaw, Carmen Electra, Eddie Brill

September 1, 1997

Dave shows highlights from the annual Labor Day staff cookout on 53rd Street; Terry Bradshaw and stagehand Corky Ramirez both inexplicably break into song.

5x2 - Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, Beck

September 2, 1997

Warren is caught watching tennis on TV; Dave harasses teen talk show host John Hall; Beck performs ""Devil's Haircut.""

5x3 - Joan Lunden, Chris Rock, Fiona Apple

September 3, 1997

Viewers at home receive the rare opportunity to see the new audience orientation tape (starring Leonard Tepper). Later, Fiona Apple performs ""Criminal.""

5x4 - Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Robert Carlyle

September 4, 1997

5x5 - Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray

September 5, 1997

On Warren's last night filling in for Paul, he receives a ""Deputy of Comedy"" badge. Later, Sugar Ray performs ""Fly.""

5x6 - Danny DeVito, Patrick Rafter, Tim McGraw

September 8, 1997

Paul returns from filming ""Blues Brothers 2000"" with a shaved head. Meanwhile, Dave, Biff, Regis, Al Roker, and Bob Barker harass people in Central Park.

5x7 - Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie Anderson

September 9, 1997

Dave calls the pay phone island outside so that an unsuspecting tourist could participate in a comedy skit. When nobody picks up a phone, Dave goes on the street and invites a guy from Vermont to perform a musical number with Tony Randall.

5x8 - Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot

September 10, 1997

Dave is so fascinated by Paul's shaved head (introduced last night) that he has to talk about it at the beginning of the show.

5x9 - Andie MacDowell, Cynthia Cooper, Nanci Griffith & Darius Rucker

September 11, 1997

Paul writes a song for a trucker who participated in ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Dave chats with WNBA MVP Cynthia Cooper.

5x10 - Jennifer Jason Leigh, Starr Jones, Bee Gees

September 12, 1997

Dave chats with CBS star ""Steve Urkel"" (Gerard), while Star Jones plugs ""The View.""

5x11 - George Clooney, Bill Cosby

September 22, 1997

Dave listens to the philosophies of second-graders in ""Dave Talks to Kids""; George Clooney promotes ""The Peacemaker.""

5x12 - Nicole Kidman, Gregory Hines, God's Property

September 23, 1997

Biff delivers a housewarming gift to a Hooters franchise that just opened, and they send back buffalo wings. Later, an NBC nurse tends to Nicole Kidman's cold.

5x13 - Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lamonico, Bill Engvall

September 24, 1997

Dave discusses aerosol cheese with last minute guest Chef Michael Lomonaco who says, ""It's great when you're driving, actually. You get a little squirt when you're driving.""

5x14 - Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Lipnicki, Deana Carter

September 25, 1997

Richard Simmons interupts ""Know Your Current Events""; Drew Carey presents ""Top Ten Signs You Work in a Bad Office""; 7-year-old Jonathan Lipnicki promotes his new sitcom, ""Meego.""

5x15 - Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson Browne

September 26, 1997

In a return to the popular theme nights of yore, the entire LATE SHOW audience consists of freshmen from NYU. During the show, Candice Bergen presents a special college-themed Top Ten list.

5x16 - Fourth Anniversary Special

September 29, 1997

Dave shows some of his favorite remotes, segments, and comedy clips from the first four years of ""The Late Show.""

5x17 - Fran Drescher, Ryan Tripp, Brooks & Dunn

September 29, 1997

Bob Borden finally gets to meet Jaleel ""Urkel"" White, while Paul composes a musical number about pastries that resemble celebrities.

5x18 - Michael J. Fox, Sarah O'Hare, Patti Smith

September 30, 1997

Dave gives a local named Tom Worzall ten seconds of air time, then chats with Wonderbra model Sarah O'Hare.

5x19 - Cameron Diaz, Adam Arkin, Veniamin

October 1, 1997

Cameron Diaz promotes ""A Life Less Ordinary,"" while the famed contortionist Veniamin does a demonstration.

5x20 - Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow

October 2, 1997

Dave comments on the Yankees playoff chances, then chats with new ""Today"" co-host Matt Lauer.

5x21 - Elle MacPherson, Jon Tenney, Elvis Costello & the Fairfield Four

October 3, 1997

Dave shows (bogus) NASA footage of Mir; the Dutch Mariachis sing ""Happy Birthday"" to Biff.

5x22 - Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II Men

October 6, 1997

Dave and Paul visit the ""International Hair Forum""; Dan Aykroyd promotes ""Soul Man"" and plays the harmonica.

5x23 - Bryant Gumbel, Harland Williams, Everclear

October 7, 1997

Joe G. stars in the new crime drama ""Joey Ventura,"" and clips from the show are scattered throughout the night; Dave gives Paul crap for bumping into a cameraman; Bryant Gumbel promotes his soon-to-debut news program.

5x24 - John Lithgow, Christy Turlington, Foo Fighters

October 8, 1997

Dave watches leaves turn and nails dry, and an audience member's receives and smokes his first cigar.

5x25 - James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis

October 9, 1997

Throughout the night, Leonard plugs his new show, ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video."" Later, Jim Belushi promotes ""Total Security.""

5x26 - Uma Thurman, Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Izzard

October 10, 1997

""Dr."" Bill DeLace comments on seasonal allergies; Mark Wahlberg promotes ""Boogie Nights.""

5x27 - David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry

October 13, 1997

1997: Stagehand and accomplished thespian Kenny Sheehan is seen in clips from ""The Today Show,"" ""Guiding Light,"" ""Cosby,"" ""The People's Court,"" and ""Spin City.""

5x28 - Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day

October 14, 1997

After Dave shows clips of past bunny antics, the Late Show presents ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get in the Times Square Disney Store?"" The answer: Three. Later, Stevie Starr shows Dave the magic of forcing yourself to regurgitate.

5x29 - Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly Simon

October 15, 1997

Paul introduces this year's National League champions, the Atlanta Braves, until Dave tells him that the Florida Marlins actually won. Later, Carly Simon and Jimmy Webb perform a duet.

5x30 - Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J

October 16, 1997

Dave presents ""The Story Behind the Story: The Rolling Stones,"" which looks at the dramatic and emotionally draining production of a ""Behind the Music""-type show.

5x31 - Robert Pastorelli, Harmony Korine, Smash Mouth

October 17, 1997

WCBS-TV presents a skit about a pancake that looks like Paul. Later, Robert Pastorelli promotes his new drama ""Cracker.""

5x32 - Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark

October 27, 1997

Dave shows (bogus) footage of businessmen jumping out of windows on Wall Street; we take a look at ""What Dave Did with the Extra Hour from Standard Time""; Mariah Carey sings ""Butterfly.""

5x33 - Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy Grant

October 28, 1997

Following yesterday's sell-off on Wall Street, Dave shows footage of deceased stockbrokers ascending back through windows after today's market recovery. Later, Penn and Teller perform a new trick.

5x34 - Ellen Barkin, Bobby Bonilla, Angelo Massagli

October 29, 1997

Biff plays ""Let's Scare the Crap Out of Rupert Jee,"" while Dave interviews Bobby Bonilla of the World Series Champion Florida Marlins.

5x35 - Kid Scientists, David Hyde Pierce, Andy Greene

October 30, 1997

Lee Marek helps Dave out with a sextet of Kid Scientists.

5x36 - Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby Brown

October 31, 1997

In honor of the new movie ""Boogie Nights,"" Dave shows bogus clips of Paul and Nadine Hennelly in 70's-era porno films. Meanwhile, Tony impresses Dave with his clown costume.

5x37 - John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov Troupe

November 3, 1997

Dave shows a picture of production associate Tara Callahan, who ran in the New York Marathon; John Travolta plugs Face-Off; Martin Short appears for exactly thirty seconds.

5x38 - Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin

November 4, 1997

1997: We go to Joe G.'s in search of a political candidate, and we find an unsuspecting patron named Lee Holt. Later in the show, Lee becomes the subject of a hastily-produced attack ad.

5x39 - Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann Rimes

November 5, 1997

Dave, Paul, Alan, Calvert, and Anton (as ""Buddy"") star in ""Late Show: The Movie."" Also, Rudy Guiliani (poorly) disguises himself as a audience member in the latest edition of ""Who Asked For It?""

5x40 - Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee

November 6, 1997

Dave shows a fake ad for a PBS documentary about the band KISS. Later, a lady in the audience who Dave accidentally threw a blue card near is now wearing a cervical collar.

5x41 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Heather Matarazzo, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman

November 7, 1997

Casey Kasem introduces the ""Late Show Chair of Mystery."" Also, BB King and Tracy Chapman perform a soulful duet.

5x42 - Wesley Snipes, Naomi Judd, Martina Hingis

November 10, 1997

""Master Mentalist"" Pat Farmer does a demonstration on Kenny Sheehan; singer-restaurateur Naomi Judd cooks a family recipe for Dave.

5x43 - Claire Danes, Michelle Kwan, Lorrie Morgan

November 11, 1997

Dave makes a bad phone call for an audience member, then comments on Marv Albert's legal troubles.

5x44 - Marv Albert, Daniel Scribner & Tylin Hall, John Fogerty

November 12, 1997

The greatest six minutes in Late Show history: When the Top Ten card is missing, Dave runs out of the theater, is hit by a cab, runs into Al Roker, and goes into Flashdancers and takes the card off one of the strippers. Shortly afterwards, Paul, missing his sheet music for the Top Ten, runs out of the theater, is hit by a tour bus, runs into Regis Philbin, and goes into the NY Stock Exchange, where he finds his sheet music on the floor. Just as Dave begins the Top Ten, Biff is missing his headset, so he runs out of the theater, is hit by a police horse, runs into Gavin MacLeod, and goes into a Burger King to grab a headset off a sales clerk. When he finally returns, there is no time left for the Top Ten.

5x46 - Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed

November 14, 1997

During Mailbag, Gerard performs a Broadway-style number about the possibility of him getting fired. Also, Heather Graham plugs ""Boogie Nights.""

5x47 - Richard Simmons, Venus Williams, Wynonna

November 17, 1997

Dave plugs the new CD ""Live on Letterman,"" then goes door-to-door offering to rake leaves.

5x48 - Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis Costello

November 18, 1997

It's another ""Quarterback Challenge"" as Pittsburgh Steelers field general Kordell Stewart and Dave aim footballs at a water tower across the street from the Ed Sullivan Theater.

5x49 - Sigourney Weaver, David Brenner, Trischa Yearwood

November 19, 1997

Dave (supposedly) calls the Butterball Turkey Handling Hotline, while two mailmen (Leonard and Gerard) present a U.S. Post Office-sanctioned message about on-the-job safety.

5x50 - Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle Gellar

November 20, 1997

Tony Mendez interrupts Dave, pointing out that he's missing a cue card. It turns out it was with Tony Randall all along.

5x51 - Kirstie Alley, Luke Perry, Shengyang Acrobats

November 21, 1997

Dave shows a (bogus) ad for a Clinton phone sex hotline, while Kirstie Alley plugs ""Veronica's Closet.""

5x52 - John Cusak, Natalie Portman, Stomp with Bill Irwin

November 24, 1997

Paul leaves the show to hosts his own spinoff chatfest; comedian Bill Irwin; the cast of ""Stomp"" performs.

5x53 - Kids Tell Jokes, Marisa Tomei, James Taylor

November 25, 1997

Dave brings in cab driver Carlos Andrede, who becomes the master of ceremonies in the hastily-produced ""Carlos Andrede Thanksgiving Day Parade,"" featuring performances from Miss New York 1998 and the Rutgers University Marching Band.

5x54 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Joost Elffers

November 26, 1997

A high school marching band from Memphis storms through the audience after ""Know Your Current Events.""

5x55 - Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, Wallflowers

November 27, 1997

It's time for another call to Dave's mom to play ""Guess the Pies""; tonight, she's baked coconut butterscotch pecan pie and cherry pie as well as a sculpted head of Dave made of stuffing. Also, George Clarke starts singing to the new live CD.

5x56 - Jon Stewart, John Witherspoon, Days of the New

November 28, 1997

During Mailbag, Dave bags groceries. Also, in spoof of those high-related FOX specials, Dave and Paul reveal one of the magician's secrets.

5x57 - Courteney Cox, Peyton Manning, Shania Twain

December 8, 1997

Grover Washington, Jr. sits in; Dave shows a Sing and Snore Ernie that he bought yesterday, and it's head tragically comes off with blood gushing out; Dave and Heisman Trophy candidate Peyton Manning go one-on-one in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.

5x58 - Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba

December 9, 1997

5x59 - Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya

December 10, 1997

5x60 - Nathan Lane, Hazelle Goodman, Mitch Fatel

December 11, 1997

The outside cam reveals Buddy (Bill Clinton's dog) trying to get inside Hooters. Also, Nathan Lane sings a brief song about Hanukkah.

5x61 - Alex D Linz, Jerry O'Connell, Bryan Adams

December 12, 1997

During Mailbag, Dave and Paul give birth to septuplets. Also, child actor Alex D. Linz plugs ""Home Alone 3.""

5x62 - Kevin Costner, Tyra Banks, Nina & Nickolai

December 15, 1997

Dave and Tony go to Giants Stadium so Tony can be a kicker, with a little help from Giants coach Jim Fassel, plus kickers Brad Daluiso and Danny Kanell; a man claiming to be the new president of Iran promotes the ""Live on Letterman"" CD; Tyra Banks shows Dave her million bra.

5x63 - Pam Grier, Tom Everett Scott, James Brown

December 16, 1997

A plastic Statue of Liberty, a giant meatball, and a pile of bagels are placed on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree. Later in the show, a preacher in the audience puts sauce on the meatball.

5x64 - Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Folds Five

December 17, 1997

Dave annoys Paul with his impersonation of John Wayne speaking French: ""Bonjour, mon ami.""

5x65 - Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, Hanson

December 18, 1997

Dave shows a (bogus) clip of him as a 50's-era child actor, while Biff receives Foster's Lager ® from an Australian audience member.

5x66 - Pierce Brosnan, Lou Holtz

December 19, 1997

""James Bond"" (Tom Manino) comes up from the audience at Dave's insistance. Later in the show, Pierce Bronson and his doppleganger go one-on-one. Also, Paul wears his christmas present from Dave: a Jerry Springer-style wig.

5x67 - Joan Lunden, Angelo Massaglini, G. Love with Special Sauce & Dr. John

December 22, 1997

In honor of the week's top-grossing film, Titanic, the stage floods with water. Also, Rupert introduces ""Rudolph, the Littlest Reindeer.""

5x68 - Terry Bradshaw, Billy Zane, Darlene Love

December 23, 1997

It's ""Holiday Tradition Night"" on the Late Show: Another Darlene Love/Bette Sussman performance of ""Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),"" along with another Paul Shaffer impression of Cher's ""O Holy Night,"" not to mention another Late Show QB Challenge with Jay Thomas. Also, Biff goes to Queens to look for Santa.

5x69 - Quentin Tarantino, Anne Heche, Kenny Wayne Shepard Band

December 26, 1997

During Mailbag, ""The Biff Henderson Celebrity Telephone Interview"" interrogates a man claiming to be Dick Clark. Later in the show, during Dave's interview with Anne Heche, Ellen Degeneres walks onstage with ""their"" baby (actually Michelle O'Callaghan's).

5x70 - Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey

December 29, 1997

David Sanborn sits in; Ms. Markey's kindergarten kids in Bowie, MD each write an essay titled ""If I Could Have One Wish""; Bridget Fonda promotes ""Jackie Brown.""

5x71 - Marilu Henner, Leila Kenzle, George Miller

December 30, 1997

Dave talks about his plans for New Year's.

5x72 - Samuel L. Jackson, Howie Long, Louie C.K.

January 5, 1998

Like he does every year, Dave regales us with another one of his far-fetched New Year's stories. After Leon Pendarvis brings him down to earth, Dave confesses that he and Biff celebrated by photocopying their face at Kinko's.

5x73 - Tom Brokaw, Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple

January 6, 1998

Leon's still here; a customer from Joe G's stars in the quickie movie ""Titanic: Death Boat ‘98""; the outside-cam reveals radioactive steam coming out of the Chrysler Building.

5x74 - Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, Streb

January 7, 1998

Recently deposed ""Weekend Update"" anchorman Norm MacDonald vents his anger to Dave; daredevil dance group Streb performs.

5x75 - Minnie Driver, Paul Simon, Cast of The Capeman

January 8, 1998

Marc Anthony and the Broadway cast members perform a song from Paul Simon's new musical ""The Capeman.""

5x76 - Penelope Ann Miller, Terry Pledger, Collective Soul

January 9, 1998

CBS Mailbag: Chris Schmitt of Ottawa, Kansas asks why Biff has a scowl on his face. Biff comes onstage as a lobster is hooked on his backside. Later, Dave explains the formula for comedy success: ""Lobster + Ass = Funny!""

5x77 - Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

January 12, 1998

Mick Fleetwood sits in, and later he plays drums for tonight's musical guests, fellow Fleetwood Mac members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.

5x78 - Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

January 13, 1998

Mick Fleetwood sits in again, now joined by pianist Allen Toussaint. Also, tonight's ""May We See Your Photos, Please?"" is a surprising disappointment, as there was only one customer, and he was dropping off a roll of film.

5x79 - Peter O'Toole, Martin Scorcese

January 14, 1998

""Dave Sucks"" is spray-painted onto the World Trade Center, while ""The Masked Magician"" (Pat Farmer) performs a dangerous trick on Kenny Sheehan.

5x80 - Kenneth Branagh, Spice Girls, Jim Nantz

January 15, 1998

Biff has hot towels for the audience, while the Spice Girls perform ""Stop.""

5x81 - Ben Stiller, Sandra Bernhard, Jars of Clay

January 16, 1998

Mailbag: Biff stars in the Swedish sitcom knockoff ""Mjørk and Minde."" Also, famed session keyboardist Chuck Leavell sits in.

5x82 - Michael Isikoff, Sarah Ferguson

January 26, 1998

Dave finds three girls in the audience that have never slept with President Clinton; Bob Borden covers the Super Bowl, so Dave implies that Sparky Mortimer can actually get some studying done this year; for one night only, the Top Ten Office moves to Worchester, Pennsylvania; Dave chats with the Newsweek reporter that broke the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

5x83 - Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris

January 27, 1998

Dave brings out his top intern Duane, who might be a Chippendale dancer on the side. Also, Dave complains about Late Show knockoffs and shows as an example ""The Simon Harvey Show"" from Australia. The host: Tony Randall.

5x84 - Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues Traveller

January 28, 1998

John Popper sits in; Dave does the first of his many all-Clinton monologues.

5x85 - David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff Garlin

January 29, 1998

Ruth Brown sits in, while Dave makes crepes with child cooking prodigy Justin Miller.

5x86 - Ethan Hawke, Merrill Markoe

January 30, 1998

Paul performs a song promoting Tom Selleck's appearance next week, while Dave and Merrill Markoe pretend to flirt.

5x87 - Tom Arnold, Steve Forbes, Jake Johannsen

February 2, 1998

Throughout the week, guitarist Mike Campbell fills in for Felicia, who has the flu; Dave mentions that yesterday was the sixteenth anniversary of the debut of Late Night; Tom Arnold promotes his struggling, self-titled WB sitcom.

5x88 - John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff Gordon

February 3, 1998

Anton introduced as Prince Randusi of Senegal; Mike Campbell is still here; ten interns present the Top Ten; John Goodman shows a clip of him jumping into a fountain pool.

5x89 - Dan Akroyd, Naomi Campbell, Duncan Sheik

February 4, 1998

Dan Aykroyd promotes Blues Brothers 2000, which, might I add, co-stars Paul Shaffer. Also, Duncan Sheik performs ""Everyone, Everywhere.""

5x90 - Dan Rather, Honeymoon the pig, Cast of Ragtime

February 5, 1998

Dave chats Pam Amba and ""Honeymoon,"" the pig that saved her life.

5x91 - Drew Barrymore, Shania Twain

February 6, 1998

It's the opening of the Winter Olympics, so Dave announces miniature Ski-Jumping Dogs in the backdrop. Also, live via satellite, Dave chats with his mom in Nagano, Japan.

5x92 - Richard Simmons, John Elway

February 9, 1998

Throughout the night, ski-jumping dogs perform in the backdrop; Felicia returns; Dorothy Letterman makes her first report from Nagano.

5x93 - Bill Cosby, Blues Brothers

February 10, 1998

Remote: Dave goes door-to-door in New Jersey again, this time to ask about the Winter Olympics. Also, to promote their new film, the reunited Blues Brothers Band (including Paul, Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, and a twelve-year-old boy) perform ""Sweet Home Chicago.""

5x94 - Stupid Human Tricks, Cindy Crawford, Jonny Moseley

February 11, 1998

Jonny ""Big Air"" Moseley, Gold-medal winner for Mogul Skiing, shows off the large pieces of whitebread being served to the American Olympians.

5x95 - Adam Sandler, Jack Hanna

February 12, 1998

While playing ""Know Your Current Events,"" a soon-to-be unemployed stewardess for United Airlines tells Dave, ""Passengers are our worst enemy."" Also, ten US Olympic hockey players present the Top Ten, while Dorothy interviews Kristi Yamaguchi, Jim Nantz, and K. C. Boutiette.