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.

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.

5x45 - Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20

November 13, 1997

Live from the Edwards Air Force Base, Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton race to earn the title of ""World's Fastest Movie Star."" Also, Bill Murray plugs ""The Man Who Knew Too Little.""

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