9x49 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans

November 8, 2001

9x50 - Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler

November 9, 2001

9x51 - Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant

November 12, 2001

9x52 - Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant

November 13, 2001

9x53 - Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac

November 14, 2001

9x54 - Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs

November 15, 2001

9x55 - Richard Harris, George Carlin

November 16, 2001

9x56 - Kevin James, Deion Sanders

November 19, 2001

9x57 - Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne

November 20, 2001

9x58 - Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock

November 21, 2001

9x59 - David Sedaris, Five for Fighting

November 22, 2001

9x60 - Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg

November 23, 2001

9x61 - Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl

November 26, 2001

9x62 - George Clooney, Martha Stewart

November 27, 2001

9x63 - Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King

November 28, 2001

9x64 - Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon

November 29, 2001

9x65 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman

November 30, 2001

9x66 - Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith

December 10, 2001

9x67 - Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics

December 11, 2001

9x68 - Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews

December 12, 2001

9x69 - Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake

December 13, 2001

9x70 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan

December 14, 2001

9x71 - Meg Ryan, Diana Krall

December 17, 2001

9x72 - Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit

December 18, 2001

9x73 - Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love

December 19, 2001

9x74 - Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz

December 20, 2001

9x75 - Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan

December 21, 2001

9x76 - Ian McKellan, Phil Simms

December 26, 2001

9x77 - Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.

December 27, 2001

9x78 - Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill

December 28, 2001

9x79 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor

January 7, 2002

9x80 - Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell

January 8, 2002

9x81 - Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway

January 9, 2002

What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.

9x82 - Jack Black, Foo Fighters

January 10, 2002

9x83 - Tom Cruise, Tom Papa

January 11, 2002

9x84 - Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero

January 14, 2002

9x85 - Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel

January 15, 2002

9x86 - David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel

January 16, 2002

9x87 - Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas

January 17, 2002

9x88 - Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett

January 18, 2002

9x89 - Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker

January 28, 2002

9x90 - Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville

January 29, 2002

9x91 - Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman

January 30, 2002

9x92 - Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet

January 31, 2002

9x93 - Regis Philbin, Steven Wright

February 1, 2002

9x94 - LL Cool J, John McEnroe

February 4, 2002

9x95 - Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira

February 5, 2002

Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.

9x96 - Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews

February 6, 2002

9x97 - Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson

February 7, 2002

9x98 - Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen

February 8, 2002

9x100 - Denis Leary, India.Arie

February 12, 2002

9x101 - Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan

February 13, 2002

9x102 - Calista Flockhart, Incubus

February 14, 2002

9x103 - Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn

February 15, 2002

9x104 - Ross Powers, Mila Kunis

February 18, 2002

9x105 - Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield

February 19, 2002

9x106 - Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon

February 20, 2002

9x107 - Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley

February 21, 2002

9x108 - Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy

February 22, 2002

9x109 - Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette

February 25, 2002

9x110 - Martin Short, Jack Hanna

February 26, 2002

9x111 - Stupid Human Tricks, Cher

February 27, 2002

In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."

9x112 - Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots

February 28, 2002

9x113 - Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel

March 1, 2002

9x114 - Ray Romano, Jason Kidd

March 11, 2002

9x115 - Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie

March 12, 2002

9x116 - Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains

March 13, 2002

9x117 - John McCain, The White Stripes

March 18, 2002

Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."

9x118 - Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong

March 19, 2002

Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.

9x119 - Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.

March 20, 2002

Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."

9x120 - Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil

March 25, 2002

Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.

9x121 - Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally

March 26, 2002

Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.

9x122 - Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin

March 27, 2002

Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.

9x123 - Robin Williams, Sevendust

March 28, 2002

Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."

9x124 - Andy Dick, Mike Britt

March 29, 2002

Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.

9x125 - Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross

April 1, 2002

Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.

9x126 - Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma

April 2, 2002

During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!

9x127 - Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith

April 3, 2002

After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."

9x128 - Selma Blair, Dick Enberg

April 4, 2002

Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"

9x129 - Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin

April 5, 2002

Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.

9x130 - Rosie Perez, George Miller

April 8, 2002

In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.

9x131 - John Ashcroft

April 9, 2002

Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.

9x132 - Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow

April 10, 2002

After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."

9x133 - Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes

April 11, 2002

Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."

9x134 - Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon

April 12, 2002

Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.

9x135 - Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi

April 22, 2002

Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.

9x136 - Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello

April 23, 2002

Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."

9x137 - Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt

April 24, 2002

Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."

9x138 - Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

April 25, 2002

Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."

9x139 - The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy

April 26, 2002

Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."

9x140 - Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

April 29, 2002

Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."

9x141 - Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco

April 30, 2002

The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.

9x142 - Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays

May 1, 2002

An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."

9x143 - Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio

May 2, 2002

"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.

9x144 - Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan

May 3, 2002

Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.

9x145 - Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones

May 6, 2002

The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."

9x146 - Richard Gere, Reggie Miller

May 7, 2002

Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.

9x147 - Will Ferrell, Tom Waits

May 8, 2002

Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.

9x148 - Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk

May 9, 2002

Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.

9x149 - Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz

May 10, 2002

With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.