Al Franken, Grant Paulsen

Season 11 - Episode 1

Dave chats with Stephanie about a (supposed) incident that occurred over the weekend; Alan makes a suggestive offer to Secretary of Labor El...

Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon

Season 11 - Episode 2

Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, "Molly's Chambers."

Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell

Season 11 - Episode 3

Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious military career.

Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown

Season 11 - Episode 4

"CBS Mailbag," including Stephanie dressed as Batman, "CBS Vice President of Late Night Programming Vinnie Favale," and "George W. Bush" (Ge...

Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot

Season 11 - Episode 5

Paul's "Stump the Band" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.

Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*

Season 11 - Episode 6

Dave welcomes 2003 U.S. Open Men's Tennis Champion Andy Roddick and actor Jack Black. Dave remembers the late Warren Zevon with the Show #18...

Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott

Season 11 - Episode 7

Rick Derringer sits in with the band; a woman from Staten Island participates in "May We See Your Digital Photos, Please?"; Chris Elliott co...

Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes

Season 11 - Episode 8

An opera singer performs in the hallway; the recently deceased Charles Bronson declares his candidacy for Governor of California; Dave and S...

Regis Philbin, Seal

Season 11 - Episode 9

Steph/Monty dresses up as Don Mattingly for CBS Mailbag; she closes the segment by playing catch with Dave.

Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel

Season 11 - Episode 10

Dave has a major announcement to make; Cuba Gooding, Jr. promotes The Fighting Temptations; Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sing "America" and ...

Dr. Phil, David Bowie

Season 11 - Episode 11

Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap presents the Top Ten List; Dave tells the story of his weekend encounter with a bear at his house in Montana...

Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello

Season 11 - Episode 12

Ben Stiller talks about his new movie, Duplex; Elvis Costello performs a song from his new CD, North.

The Rock, Lynne Cheney

Season 11 - Episode 13

Cold opening: The Rock shows Lynne Cheney how to apply a "chicken wing" to Paul; New York Giants kicker Matt Bryant attempts rooftop field g...

Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner

Season 11 - Episode 14

Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast

Season 11 - Episode 15

Stephanie is Peter Pan for "CBS Mailbag;" "Joey Pants" promotes "The Handler;" Kevin Nealon; Outkast sings "Hey Ya."

Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic

Season 11 - Episode 16

Paul asks "Survivor 7" castaway Ryan "Skinny" Shoulders (who is wearing a Rage Against The Machine t-shirt) if he digs Audioslave; Denzel Wa...

Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido

Season 11 - Episode 17

It's time for "How Many Guys in Gorilla Suits Can Fit Into a Eyeglass Store?" Quote Dave: "I was going to buy a pair of eyeglasses, but the...

Tim Robbins, Sting

Season 11 - Episode 18

The latest role call reveals that Michele O'Callaghan's five-month-old daughter (named "Zoogie") picks Dave's ties; Dave and Paul are dumbfo...

Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.

Season 11 - Episode 19

Steph/Monty dresses as a letter carrier for "Know Your Current Events;" R.E.M. performs "Bad Day."

Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers

Season 11 - Episode 20

During CBS Mailbag, Alan dresses up as Saddam Hussein for his new hidden-camera show "Goof'd!" and gets beat up by several people on the str...

Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright

Season 11 - Episode 21

Jessica Simpson mentions that she was on Oprah recently, much to Dave's chagrin; fill-in bandleader Todd Rundgren sings "Hello It's Me;" Pat...

Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming

Season 11 - Episode 22

Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton

Season 11 - Episode 23

Dave calls ousted California governor Gray Davis "a wanker;" Gary Coleman presents the Top Ten via satellite, then falls asleep; Tom Dressen...

George Clooney, Merle Haggard

Season 11 - Episode 24

A man from Charlotte, North Carolina plays "Know Your 2003 Boston Red Sox;" ten Hooters Girls present the Top Ten; George Clooney plugs Into...

Charlie Sheen, John Mayer

Season 11 - Episode 25

During CBS Mailbag, Alan has an awkward reunion with the first girl that ever kissed him, and "Ah-nuld" (Gerard) has an enlightened conversa...

Halle Berry, Lance Armstrong

Season 11 - Episode 26

Pat Farmer and an army of stagehands throws a special form of confetti off the roof of the theater; Steph/Monty tells "Survivor 7" loser Bur...

John Cusack, Scott Dixon, Hot Hot Heat

Season 11 - Episode 27

For the first time in several years, famed saxophonist David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave announces he's going to rehab, then demands...

Katie Holmes, Brian Greene, Jonny Lang

Season 11 - Episode 28

Dave congratulates Conan O'Brien on his newborn daughter; ten weightlifters present the Top Ten; noted physics professor Brian Greene tries ...

Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver

Season 11 - Episode 29

Ten US Soldiers in Iraq present the Top Ten via satellite; Dustin Hoffman plugs "The Runaway Jury," British chef Jamie Oliver cooks some sca...

Darrell Hammond, Radiohead

Season 11 - Episode 30

For CBS Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up as a soccer player and kicks balls (poorly) into the audience. Later, Radiohead performs "2+2=5."

Kiefer Sutherland, Emmylou Harris

Season 11 - Episode 31

Paul sneezes during the monologue; the band area is remodeled; Biff makes his annual report from the World Series; a 1,030-pound pumpkin exp...

Courteney Cox, Doris Roberts

Season 11 - Episode 32

Dave announces that he's been transferred to Chesterton, Indiana; on tonight's "Meet the Governor," a young Ah-nuld ogles an exotic dancer; ...

Keanu Reeves, Sue Johanson

Season 11 - Episode 33

Steph/Monty dresses up as an elf on a rare Wednesday CBS Mailbag; during Mailbag, Rupert takes part in his yearly tradition of watching the ...

Eric McCormack, Dante Hall

Season 11 - Episode 34

The Slapinski Brothers, world-class jugglers, interrupt the monologue; Dave points out that Rupert was on last night's episode of "Ed"; Dant...

Pamela Anderson, Amanda Lollar, Bubba Sparxx

Season 11 - Episode 35

Amongst this year's "New Halloween Costumes": a George Foreman grill, the button on the remote control that you never use, and the "Queer Ey...

Ashley Judd, Richard Belzer, Sarah McLachlan

Season 11 - Episode 36

The 2003 NYC Marathon winners make their annual run through the studio; eliminated "Survivor 7" hopefuls Shawn Cohen (who was voted out) and...

Regis Philbin, Amy Brenneman

Season 11 - Episode 37

Dave gives a recap of the events leading up to -- and including -- the birth yesterday of son Harry Joseph Letterman; "Indian Larry" perform...

Will Ferrell, Jack McKeon, Lyle Lovett

Season 11 - Episode 38

During Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up a police officer, while Dave tries to make some sense out of "Liza Minnelli" (Gerard in fishnet stock...

Howard Stern, Iggy Pop with Sum 41

Season 11 - Episode 39

Amongst the "New Catalogs": Harry & David Pre-Owned Fruit, Victoria's Secret for Monkeys, and special edition of California Style in which a...

Lauren Graham, Paul Tracey, Wyclef Jean

Season 11 - Episode 40

An elf named Perry helps out during "Know Your Current Events"; Bert and Ernie (of "Sesame Street" fame) diss Dave; Lauren Graham talks abou...

Norm MacDonald, Jack Hannah

Season 11 - Episode 41

Dave announces that Oprah gave him a gift on behalf of the new baby, only to realize that it was delivered by somebody with the same name; t...

Madonna, Chris Elliot

Season 11 - Episode 42

Cold Opening: Dave compliments Madonna's latest children's book: "I like the picture of the monkey." Also, Chris Elliott introduces Dave's ...

Tom Brokaw, Dolly Parton

Season 11 - Episode 43

Russell Crowe, Pink

Season 11 - Episode 44

A sheep herder walks into the theater with his flock along side him; Pink sings "Trouble."

Jessica Lynch, Shelby Lynne

Season 11 - Episode 45

During "Know Your Current Events," a visiting audience member from Liverpool, England is quizzed on his knowledge of Prince Charles. Later,...

Stupid Pet Tricks, Cate Blanchett

Season 11 - Episode 46

As part of his legendary "fashion show" gag, Dave models the lining of his sportcoat; Dave tells a story involving a mother and two sons try...

Dakota Fanning, Rocco DiSpirito, Cast of Wicked

Season 11 - Episode 47

An arm-wresting challenge is held at Hello Deli; child actress Dakota Fanning plugs "The Cat in the Hat."

Alec Baldwin, Freddy Adu, Cyndi Lauper

Season 11 - Episode 48

Wesley Clark

Season 11 - Episode 49

Ashrita "Mr. Versatility" Furman balances beer glasses on his chin on 53rd St.; eleven Playboy Playmates present the Top Ten; Dave grills Ge...

Robert Downey Jr., Joss Stone

Season 11 - Episode 50

Dave and Paul play "Potatoes or Gavin MacLeod?"; Dave openly wishes that Paris Hilton had not cancelled her appearance on the show next week...

Paul Newman, Clay Aiken

Season 11 - Episode 51

Biff spends a day on the campaign trail with Howard Dean; Gerard stands in for unavailable Survivor loser Rupert Boneham; Paul Newman discus...

Tom Ridge, Puddle of Mudd

Season 11 - Episode 52

Cold Opening: Tom Ridge finks on Michael Jackson. Also, Dave has yet another rant about Paris Hilton, claiming that she won't be on because...

Mike Myers, Jay-Z

Season 11 - Episode 53

During Mailbag, Harold Larkin tries a new product, then, in honor of Thanksgiving, starts bleeding gravy; Mike Myers plugs The Cat in the Ha...

Tom Arnold, Moby

Season 11 - Episode 54

Dorothy (live via satellite) brags about her five grandkids, ranging between 32 years and one month in age, and again stumps Dave with her a...

Jessica Alba, Wendy Liebman, The Rapture

Season 11 - Episode 55

Felecia makes fun of Donny Osmond during "Stump The Band;" former "Dark Angel" star Jessica Alba plugs Honey; The Rapture performs "House of...

Matt Damon, Jack Johnson and G. Love

Season 11 - Episode 56

Rupert is almost omnipresent in the first half of the show, presenting footage of his trip to the Meadowlands for last week's Jets-Titans ga...

Danny DeVito, Tim Russert

Season 11 - Episode 57

Dave mentions that his son likes to suck his nose; Biff & staff decorate taxi cabs for Christmas; Danny DeVito plugs Big Fish.

Amanda Peet, Barry Sonnenfeld

Season 11 - Episode 58

During Mailbag, the voices in Alan's head result in the horrific demise of his precious ceramic figure collection. Also, upon reading an ar...

Kirsten Dunst, Rod Stewart

Season 11 - Episode 59

Julia Roberts, Alkaline Trio

Season 11 - Episode 60

Dave announces that he's been invited to appear on Oprah (at long, long last), while Julia Roberts interrogates Dave for his inability to ma...

Liv Tyler, John Witherspoon, Alicia Keys

Season 11 - Episode 61

It's a Late Show mini-reunion as former Broadway merchants Mujibur, Sirajul, and Joe G. join Rupert in decorating the Late Show Christmas Tr...

Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine

Season 11 - Episode 62

Neve Campbell, Wellwater Conspiracy

Season 11 - Episode 63

During Mailbag, Dave tries to make sense out of "Saddam Hussein" (Gerard), while a reindeer takes a dump onstage. Also, Neve Campbell promo...

Bonnie Hunt, Dave Matthews

Season 11 - Episode 64

Charlize Theron, Dave Matthews

Season 11 - Episode 65

During "Audience Show & Tell," a man recites the names of all 50 states in alphabetical order in just fifteen seconds. Also, Golden Globe n...

Steve Martin, Shannon Eis

Season 11 - Episode 66

Dave mentions some strange advice his mother gave him about Harry: "Well, David, I think it would be nice if one day he joined a gang." Als...

Renee Zellweger, Darlene Love

Season 11 - Episode 67

It's the annual "Holiday Night" on the Late Show: Paul does his impersonation of Cher singing "O Holy Night;" Jay Thomas successfully dethro...

Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Adams

Season 11 - Episode 68

Dave brings out Biff and thanks him, Paul, the USO and a variety of soldiers for making the Christmas Eve trip to Baghdad possible; in the p...

Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Paolini

Season 11 - Episode 69

Eddie Griffin, Marv Albert

Season 11 - Episode 70

Dave celebrate's Steph/Monty's birthday with a cake that reads "Happy Birthday Tammi!" Also, recent baseball Hall of Fame inductees Paul Mo...

Nathan Lane, Ruben Studdard

Season 11 - Episode 71

During his interview with Nathan Lane, Dave suggests to Paul that they should perform together in the musical "The Producers." Also, Ruben ...

Billy Bob Thornton

Season 11 - Episode 72

It's time for another round of "Stump the Band," and as usual Paul does his Carnac schtick; ten interns present the Top Ten; Billy Bob Thorn...

Patricia Heaton, Kate Bosworth

Season 11 - Episode 73

Dave goes on a rant about Jay Leno's appearance on CBS' "People's Choice Awards" home site, while Dick Gephardt presents the Top Ten.

Jeff Daniels, Isaiah Thomas, The Shins

Season 11 - Episode 74

Bette Midler, Howie Day

Season 11 - Episode 75

Mailbag: Alan gets clobbered by an angry Irishman, George Clarke takes a shower with former basketball star Manute Bol, and Steph/Monty give...

Dave Chapelle, Carmen Electra

Season 11 - Episode 76

Throughout the night, foreigners tell jokes; Dave and Paul play a new game called "Mars or Nevada?" then come to agree that it's utterly stu...

Christina Aquilera, Gary Muledeer

Season 11 - Episode 77

During "Audience Show & Tell," a woman from Texas shows off photos of her Chinese hairless in various costumes; Dave reads a fan letter from...

Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey, Al Green

Season 11 - Episode 78

Stephanie demonstrates her ex-boyfriend's lackluster dancing abilities once more; John McEnroe does the Top Ten and promotes his new talk sh...

Ashton Kutcher, Paula Abdul

Season 11 - Episode 79

Singer-songwriter John Mayer sits in; Dave shows footage of Howard Dean's head exploding; in the latest edition of "Pat Farmer's Gaffe Alert...

Kristin Davis, Joe Simpson

Season 11 - Episode 80

Dave does a really bad Howard Dean impression; during Mailbag, Rupert puts a ruined slice of turkey in the soup of the day; Dave chats with ...

Matthew Broderick, Jim Garvin

Season 11 - Episode 81

Dave shows several photos that answer the question "What's the Deal with Donald Trump's Hair?;" Howard Dean presents the Top Ten live via sa...

Al Franken, Jake Johannsen, Phantom Planet

Season 11 - Episode 82

Al Franken comments on his trip to Iraq; Phantom Planet performs "Big Brat."

Regis Philbin, The Thrills

Season 11 - Episode 83

Dave mentions the passing of influential late night great Jack Paar; Biff introduces his annual "Biff at the Super Bowl" segment; Bill DeLac...

Harry Connick Jr., Sean Astin

Season 11 - Episode 84

Dave announces that after 22 years on the wagon, he would like to start drinking again, but only during the show. Later, he wishes Oprah a ...

Bill Belichick, Cindy Crawford

Season 11 - Episode 85

Dave mentions that water is not running in the building for the time being; during Mailbag, Pat Farmer tortures a stagehand with a George Fo...

Hilary Swank, Todd Barry, Nellie McKay

Season 11 - Episode 86

Dave recaps last night's accident on 53rd Street: snowboarder Tara Dakides slid off a landing platform and fell to the pavement. She was ta...

Dr. Phil, Tara Dakides, Clip of The Beatles

Season 11 - Episode 87

Dave chats with snowboarder Tara Dakides, whose accident during a demonstration on 53rd Street cancelled the taping of last Thursday's episo...

Drew Barrymore, Jack Hanna

Season 11 - Episode 88

Rupert selects a 53rd Street Loser to play "What Did Merv Have For Lunch;" Drew Barrymore and Jack Hanna remain clothed during their segment...

Adam Sandler, Eve

Season 11 - Episode 89

Dave tries out a new catchphrase: "Ba da boom, ba da bing." Also, Steph/Monty dresses up a 1980s-era Olympic hockey player, and Dave goes b...

Bill Murray, Jermaine O'Neal

Season 11 - Episode 90

Throughout the night, the CBS Orchestra plays songs by Air Supply; Dave mentions that the continent of Australia has demanded to see that cl...

Alec Baldwin, Sofia Coppola, Kylie Minogue

Season 11 - Episode 91

This week's "Will It Float?" item is a box of chocolates; Alec Baldwin and Sofia Coppola visit; Kylie Minogue performs "Red Blooded Women."

Stupid Human Tricks, Ray Romano, Kayne West

Season 11 - Episode 92

Dave makes fun of a new commercial, and the clip is repeated throughout the broadcast; during "Stupid Human Tricks," a man stuffs his mouth ...

Kelly Ripa, Lindsay Lohan

Season 11 - Episode 93

Leon Russell sits in; Dave is still fascinated by a quote from last night's film trailer ("If you need help, here I am") and repeats it seve...

Ashley Judd, Ben Harper

Season 11 - Episode 94

Mailbag: Steph/Monty/Smitty is dressed up as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., while "Senator John Kerry" (Gerard) brags about the perks of being married...

Gordon Geisbrecht, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nelly Furtado

Season 11 - Episode 95

Noted hypothermia expert Dr. Gordon Geisbrecht jumps into a tank of icewater to demonstrate its effects; the US Senate announces that when r...

Amber Tamblyn, Brian Regan, Leona Naess

Season 11 - Episode 96

During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a former White House intern; George Clarke fills in for Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl during "Will It F...

Jeff Goldblum, Norah Jones

Season 11 - Episode 97

Demolition demo (shut down by Hizzoner Bloomberg's office) on 53rd St. turns into Pat Farmer dropping stuff off the roof; Survivor loser Rob...

Edie Falco, Steven Bailey, Edie Brickell

Season 11 - Episode 98

It's "Steve and Edie" night on the Late Show: Edie Falco promotes the upcoming fifth season of "The Sopranos;" Dave meets Steven Bailey of "...

Diane Sawyer, Benjamin McKenzie

Season 11 - Episode 99

Stephanie/Monty/Smitty is in dentist garb (and Dave-ordered model posture) for "CBS Mailbag;" Diane Sawyer gushes over Oprah Winfrey's 50th ...

Stupid Pet Tricks, Tim Robbins, Evanescence

Season 11 - Episode 100

Dave shows an (bogus) political ad in which Dennis Kucinich announces he's marrying Lorenzo Lamas; in an all-dog edition of "Stupid Pet Tric...

Bill Cosby, Toby Lightman

Season 11 - Episode 101

On "Audience Show & Tell," Dave make his contribution to an audience member's collection of gum chewed by celebrities; "Will It Float?" sink...

Anne Heche, Cee-Lo

Season 11 - Episode 102

The studio audience votes Dave off the show, so Gaines orders Paul to take over during "Survivor Loser." When Dave reappears during Paul's ...

Turkey Callers, Julia Stiles, Jessica Simpson

Season 11 - Episode 103

National Turkey Calling champs are trotted out; Ryan Seacrest presents the "Top Ten Catch Phrases Ryan Seacrest Rejected Before 'Seacrest Ou...

Ben Stiller, Robert Rudolph and The Family Band

Season 11 - Episode 104

During Mailbag, Biff goes to bed with a guy named Cameron Diaz; George Clarke fills in for Anna Jack on hula hoop; Alan admits to a $1000-a-...

Viggo Mortensen, Sting, Bill Murray

Season 11 - Episode 105

Dave announces that he's on steroids, then shows before-and-after photos to prove his point; Biff goes on a cruise; the outside cam finds Bi...

Charles Grodin, Chloe Pang

Season 11 - Episode 106

Twelve-year-old piano prodigy Chloe Pang plays Bach's "Goldberg Variations." Dave is almost brought to tears by the performance, declaring ...

Jim Carrey, Steve Winwood

Season 11 - Episode 107

Dave points out that for the nineteenth year in a row, the WMDB/CBS Orchestra will be the house band for the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induc...

Kate Winslet, Bruce McCall, The Vines

Season 11 - Episode 108

After two weeks of plugging their product, Dave shows a single Shick Quattro razor the company sent, and reads a very peculiar letter to Gai...

Courtney Love

Season 11 - Episode 109

Tom Hanks, N.E.R.D.

Season 11 - Episode 110

Cold opening: Tom Hanks gives Harry Letterman an Oscar, and Dave accepts it on his behalf. Later, the Ladykillers star gives the absentee i...

Jamie Foxx, Al Franken

Season 11 - Episode 111

All-American basketball player Andre Barrett throws various items off the roof, aiming towards a basketball hoop at ground level, the misses...

Ricky Gervais, Blondie

Season 11 - Episode 112

Mailbag: George Clarke's attempt at surgically losing weight is thwarted when some guy steals his clothes. Also, Blondie performs "Good Boy...

Janet Jackson, John Mayer

Season 11 - Episode 113

Throughout the night, Columbia University professor and 1999 Nobel laureate in economics Dr. Robert Mundell tells lame redneck jokes; Bill D...

Matthew Perry, Lou Reed

Season 11 - Episode 114

After weeks of shilling their product, Dave finally receives a thousand Schick Quattro razors in the mail, then promises to give them out to...

Johnny Knoxville, Sahr Singh, The Walkmen

Season 11 - Episode 115

The Rock, Liz Phair

Season 11 - Episode 116

A minor controversy that started earlier in the week is resolved by a very apologetic CNN anchorwoman (see recap). Also, Dave congratulates...

Tyler Crotty, Michael Imperioli, Jim Gaffigan

Season 11 - Episode 117

Audience Show & Tell: a husband and wife tandem demonstrates a neat trick involving a yo-yo and a shiny quarter. Also, Dave chats with Tyle...

Bruce Willis, Renee Askins

Season 11 - Episode 118

The Top Ten list is now sponsored by rake-attack.com, while Bruce Willis shows off his new, stealthy, Trump-style hairpiece.

Jimmy Fallon, Anne Hathaway, Usher

Season 11 - Episode 119

Billy Crystal, Alex Rodriguez

Season 11 - Episode 120

Alan brings a video of celebrity well-wishers for Dave's 57th birthday (just a tape of a fleeing Regis); it's "More With Les," as Dave phone...

Chris Rock, The Upside Down Act

Season 11 - Episode 121

Biff makes his annual trip to Spring Training, where he for the second year in a row, he and Hideki Matsui perform Abbott & Costello's "Who'...

Amy Sedaris, Damien Rice

Season 11 - Episode 122

Mailbag: After noticing that a letter-writer misspelled his name, Paul comes with a homonym for his moniker, resulting in a rival homonym fr...

David Duchovny, Chris Russo

Season 11 - Episode 123

In the "season finale" of "Trump or Monkey?," a dancer from the musical Hairspray wins an alleged trip to Acapulco; David Duchovny discusses...

Phil Mickelson, Kathryn Morris, Patti Smith

Season 11 - Episode 124

Phil Mickelson brags about his victory at the 2004 Masters; James Lipton delivers Paul's cape.

Megan Mullally, Eli Manning, Diana Krall

Season 11 - Episode 125

al-Qaeda takes responsibility for Derek Jeter's batting slump; Dave resurrects his two favorite Cold Mountain sound clips; stuntman "Magic B...

Andy Richter, Davy Rothbart, Mary Chapin Carpenter

Season 11 - Episode 126

Dave declares that the new mission statement for the Late Show will be "We are here for you. We'll make things better." Also, Rupert hosts t...

Julianne Moore, Robert Klein, Todd Rundgren

Season 11 - Episode 127

Dave announces that he's going to be "more dynamic," resulting in spasm-like movements by him and Paul; to accompany Steph/Monty/Smitty dres...

Kelly Ripa, Jennie Finch

Season 11 - Episode 128

The theater audience is given the option of either having Tom Hanks drop by or watch stock footage of a camel on skis. Dave claims the came...

Hillary Clinton, The Roots

Season 11 - Episode 129

An audience member turns her hand 360 degrees; Hillary Clinton discusses her husband's book and the war in Iraq; The Roots perform "Don't Sa...

Stupid Pet Tricks, David Spade, Loretta Lynn & Jack White

Season 11 - Episode 130

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Adam Brody

Season 11 - Episode 131

Nobel Economics Prize winner Robert Mundell tells "Yo Mama" jokes; a woman off the street pretends to be in an earthquake with Rupert; Survi...

Kate Beckinsale, Sue Johanson

Season 11 - Episode 132

Diving Dogs, Tina Fey, Morgan Spurlock

Season 11 - Episode 133

Kelsey Grammar, Orchestra Baobob with Trey Anastasio and Dave Matthews

Season 11 - Episode 134

Ten celebrity moms (including Dorothy and Gerard as "Betty Lou Roberts") present the Top Ten, and later the faux mother of Julia Roberts del...

Amber Brkich, Regis Philbin, Black-Eyed Peas

Season 11 - Episode 135

Dave announces that motorcyclist "Johnny McCoy" will be performing a very dangerous and complicated stunt out on 53rd Street, but it ends up...

David Hyde Pierce, David Byrne

Season 11 - Episode 136

John McCain, Tom Dreesen

Season 11 - Episode 137

Stupid Pet Tricks, Hugh Jackman

Season 11 - Episode 138

Amy Sedaris, Modest Mouse

Season 11 - Episode 139

A special edition of the show taped in the middle of the night. Dave arrives on horseback; vermin expert Robert Sullivan searches for rats; ...

Antonio Banderas, Alanis Morrisette

Season 11 - Episode 140

Charlie Sheen, Jack Hanna

Season 11 - Episode 141

Chef Emil Castillo makes a $1000 frittata (read: omelet), and when completed, Dave smothers it with ketchup; Dave pays tribute to Tony Randa...

Kiefer Sutherland, Incubus

Season 11 - Episode 142

Dave gives Steph/Monty/Smitty another weird nickname ("Gunther") while baseball star Randy "Big Unit" Johnson presents a perfect game-themed...

Kate Hudons, Outkast

Season 11 - Episode 143

Ellen DeGeneres, The Strokes

Season 11 - Episode 144

Dave claims he has a rare form of tuberculosis, and that a Dave stand-in is waiting backstage for when the time comes; Kiva "Grinder Girl" K...

Nicole Kidman, Avril Lavigne

Season 11 - Episode 145

Dave's stand-in is still waiting for his cue; Dave demands to hear the airplane and Cold Mountain SFX again; the stars of The Sopranos perfo...

Dennis Quaid, Velvet Revolver

Season 11 - Episode 146

Dave congratulates Sid McGinnis on becoming a grandfather; karate expert Leif Becker attempts to break 500 boards in a minute, but ends up t...

Mandy Moore, Nate Erwin, Counting Crows

Season 11 - Episode 147

Mailbag: Steph/Smitty/Gunther is dressed up as Rahal/Letterman racer Buddy Rice; the upcoming cable channel "Logo" declares the Late Show "t...

Darrell Hammond, blink-182

Season 11 - Episode 148

Dave announces that he's had another falling-out with CBS, which may or may not give him the justification to mock the network again; hundre...

Andy Dick, Bob Woodward

Season 11 - Episode 149

A 1 1/2 pound Porterhouse steak is subjected to "Will It Float?" and despite Dave's scientific argument that a dead animal would more than l...

Bill Murray, P.J. Harvey

Season 11 - Episode 150

Dave brags about his Indy 500 win last week; Alan's recap of the first game of the NBA Finals turns into a striptease; Bill Murray announces...

Bette Midler, David Tidmarsh

Season 11 - Episode 151

In honor of one of tonight's guests (a spelling bee champ), Dave mentions that the most commonly used word in the English language is "biscu...

Buddy Rice, Christopher Walken, Kid Rock

Season 11 - Episode 152

Dave and Paul have a heated discussion over who would win a fight- "badass" Kid Rock or "nerves of steel" Buddy Rice; during Mailbag, Biff g...

Matthew Broderick, Jamie Cullum

Season 11 - Episode 153

In honor of his death earlier that day, Paul and the band performs Ray Charles' "What'd I Say"; Dave sends Matthew Broderick outside to get ...

P. Diddy, Jim Gaffigan

Season 11 - Episode 154

Jim Gaffigan comments on married life and becoming a father for the first time. Also, Paul Anka delivers Paul's cape for this Friday night J...

Paris Hilton, Patti Scalfa

Season 11 - Episode 155

Dave shows us another photo of Harry; Paris Hilton discusses The Simple Life and her now-infamous sex tape; Patti Scialfa (Mrs. Bruce Spring...

Ben Stiller, Beastie Boys

Season 11 - Episode 156

To further promote Popeye's Green Beans, Dave and Paul eat Popeye's chicken and give fun facts; Ben Stiller attempts to break windows across...

Chauncey Billups, Dana Carvey, Wilco

Season 11 - Episode 157

Vince Vaughn, Margaret Cho

Season 11 - Episode 158

Michael Moore, Jennifer Hawkins, Los Lobos

Season 11 - Episode 159

Michael Moore discusses his infamous speech at the 2003 Oscars and promotes Fahrenheit 9/11; Dave tries on Miss Universe's sash and tiara; L...

Larry Brown, Sean Hayes, Phish

Season 11 - Episode 160

Throughout the night, George Clarke eats fish sticks on the roof to honor a certain band performing on the marquee; for the third night in a...

Kevin Kline, Nicole Richie

Season 11 - Episode 161

Dave announces that he and Paul will be in this weekend's Gay Pride parade; past contestant Jennie Ford plays "Super Trump or Monkey;" Ken G...

David Alan Grier, Britton Keeshan, the Von Bondies

Season 11 - Episode 162

Kid Inventors, Shawn Wayans, Secret Machines

Season 11 - Episode 163

During a "New Products" segment, Dave sinks his teeth into some charcoal briquets, which he swallows with mouthwash. Also, The Secret Machi...

Bonnie Hunt, Dylan Moran

Season 11 - Episode 164

"Know Your Current Events" is played for the first time in over six months; Dave spills coffee on his lap, and Paul suggests hydrogen peroxi...

Piedmont Bird Callers, Kirsten Dunst, Chris Robinson

Season 11 - Episode 165

Dave admits that after spending all weekend watching documentaries about building motorcycles, he wants a hog for himself. At the end of th...

Keira Knightly, Joseph Wilson

Season 11 - Episode 166

A husband and wife combo plays the "Late Show Bill Clinton Memoir Challenge," in which they must find the name "Monica" in his new book with...

Ethan Hawke, Jon Heder

Season 11 - Episode 167

Dave turns on the hose-cam again, shooting water at unsuspecting passersby; during Mailbag, Dave shows footage from the new Spiderman movie ...

Will Ferrell, Dashboard Confessional

Season 11 - Episode 168

Two lumberjacks compete against each other out on 53rd Street, while Will Ferrell shows Dave a home movie of his four-month-old "baby" (a sp...

Christina Applegate, David Sedaris

Season 11 - Episode 169

The musical talents of Paul, Felecia, and Bruce are laid to waste once more on "Stump the Band"; "Fat Spider-Man" (George Clarke) presents a...

Kristin Davis, Ali G

Season 11 - Episode 170

In the debut edition of "Where They Would Have Gone For Their Summer Vacation," Biff tells Dave that Charles Bronson would've gone to Mohega...

Will Smith, Jet

Season 11 - Episode 171

Dave continues to discuss motorcycles; Alan's baseball commentary is interrupted by the return of that guy who used to beat the daylights ou...

Hilary Duff, Jonathan Ames

Season 11 - Episode 172

Dave compares President Bush to Porky Pig; during Mailbag, a young, fairweather Letterman fan is thrown out of the theater; Hilary Duff prom...

Cedric the Entertainer, Laird Hamilton

Season 11 - Episode 173

Julianna Marguiles, Bob Sarlatte, Ashlee Simpson

Season 11 - Episode 174

Audience Show & Tell: Dave chats with a meteorologist from Connecticut who was once mentioned on "Know Your Current Events." Also, Dorothy ...

Denzel Washington, Jim Rome

Season 11 - Episode 175

Dave gloats over Rahal/Letterman Racing's visit to the White House earlier in the day; three stagehands attempt to smear a camera lens with ...

Halley Berry, Maria Mena

Season 11 - Episode 176

In honor of the 35th anniversary of the moonwalk, it's time for a new game at Hello Deli called "Would You Like to Plant a Flag on the Moon?...

Sharon Stone, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Season 11 - Episode 177

Matt Damon, Carmelo Anthony, The Hives

Season 11 - Episode 178

We watch news footage of Pete Rose's restaurant being looted of everything except a Late Show t-shirt; while addressing the Sandy Berger con...

Brittany Murphy, Paula Poundstone

Season 11 - Episode 179

An audience member from Cincinnati suspends a grape in air by blowing on it; Dave comments on Krispy Kreme's new doughnut shake, followed by...

Holly Hunter, US Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team

Season 11 - Episode 180

John McEnroe, Zach Braff

Season 11 - Episode 181

With the Olympics approaching, Dave reminds the audience that he's on steroids; a standby audience member calls up Regis and tells him to sh...

Bob Newhart, 213 with Snoop Dogg

Season 11 - Episode 182

A remarkably ornery Dave attempts to apologize to Regis via telephone but hangs up on him, then answers every question on CBS Mailbag with a...

Natalie Portman, Ambulance LTD

Season 11 - Episode 183

Biff tries unsuccessfully to interview Michael Moore; Natalie Portman talks about sleeping with her dog Charlie; Ambulance Ltd. performs "Pr...

Rosie Perez, Greg Giraldo

Season 11 - Episode 184

Anton (still filling in for Paul) plays "Will It Float?" for the first time; Rosie Perez tells a funny story about an actor who spits when h...

Pamela Anderson, Al Franken

Season 11 - Episode 185

The guest chairs are replaced and Dave's desk has been altered; during "Who Asked For It?" an audience member vaporizes himself; Pamela Ande...

Bill Clinton, Natalie Merchant

Season 11 - Episode 186

Former President Clinton discusses a wide variety of topics with Dave, then signs a copy of his book for Harry. Also, Natalie Merchant perf...

Tom Cruise, Dax Shepard

Season 11 - Episode 187

Michael Bearden and Anton continue to fill in for Paul, prompting Dave to ask Anton how Paul would respond to some of his comments tonight; ...

Gerard Mulligan, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jessica Simpson

Season 11 - Episode 188

Dave bids farewell to longtime writer Gerard Mulligan with a sitdown interview and a clip montage heavy on NBC-era footage.

Tommy Franks, Greg Giraldo

Season 11 - Episode 189