Late Show with David Letterman - Season 9

Run Time: 63 mins
Air Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001
Average Rating: ⭐ 6.3 (149 votes)
CBS208 Episodes

Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen
Season 9 - Episode 1
Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male s...

Bob Newhart, Maxwell
Season 9 - Episode 2

National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada
Season 9 - Episode 3

Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry
Season 9 - Episode 4

Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic
Season 9 - Episode 5

Connie Chung
Season 9 - Episode 6
Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her las...

Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James
Season 9 - Episode 7

Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Season 9 - Episode 8

Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
Season 9 - Episode 9
Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."

Helen Fielding, Al Lubel
Season 9 - Episode 10

Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites
Season 9 - Episode 11

David Schwimmer, Bjork
Season 9 - Episode 12

Carson Daly, US Marine Corps
Season 9 - Episode 13

Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World
Season 9 - Episode 14

Eugene Levy, Rich Hall
Season 9 - Episode 15

Dan Rather, Regis Philbin
Season 9 - Episode 16
In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.

Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos
Season 9 - Episode 17

Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem
Season 9 - Episode 18

Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel
Season 9 - Episode 19

Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
Season 9 - Episode 20

Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon
Season 9 - Episode 21
Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.

Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn
Season 9 - Episode 22

Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D
Season 9 - Episode 23

Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'
Season 9 - Episode 24

Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean
Season 9 - Episode 25

Elton John, Steve Zahn
Season 9 - Episode 26

Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer
Season 9 - Episode 27

John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer
Season 9 - Episode 28
During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.

Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams
Season 9 - Episode 29
Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.

Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips
Season 9 - Episode 30
Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dav...

Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage
Season 9 - Episode 31

Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess
Season 9 - Episode 32

Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts
Season 9 - Episode 33

Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys
Season 9 - Episode 34
Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Br...

Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan
Season 9 - Episode 35

Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp
Season 9 - Episode 36

Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez
Season 9 - Episode 37

Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones
Season 9 - Episode 38

John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray
Season 9 - Episode 39

Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea
Season 9 - Episode 40

David Hyde Pierce, U2
Season 9 - Episode 41

David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson
Season 9 - Episode 42

Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris
Season 9 - Episode 43

Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron
Season 9 - Episode 44

John Travolta, Harland Williams
Season 9 - Episode 45

Jack Black, Tony Bennett
Season 9 - Episode 46

Billy Crystal, Brittany Spears
Season 9 - Episode 47

Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett
Season 9 - Episode 48

Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans
Season 9 - Episode 49

Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler
Season 9 - Episode 50

Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant
Season 9 - Episode 51

Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant
Season 9 - Episode 52

Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac
Season 9 - Episode 53

Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs
Season 9 - Episode 54

Richard Harris, George Carlin
Season 9 - Episode 55

Kevin James, Deion Sanders
Season 9 - Episode 56

Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne
Season 9 - Episode 57

Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock
Season 9 - Episode 58

David Sedaris, Five for Fighting
Season 9 - Episode 59

Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg
Season 9 - Episode 60

Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl
Season 9 - Episode 61

George Clooney, Martha Stewart
Season 9 - Episode 62

Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King
Season 9 - Episode 63

Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon
Season 9 - Episode 64

Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman
Season 9 - Episode 65

Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith
Season 9 - Episode 66

Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics
Season 9 - Episode 67

Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews
Season 9 - Episode 68

Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake
Season 9 - Episode 69

Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan
Season 9 - Episode 70

Meg Ryan, Diana Krall
Season 9 - Episode 71

Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit
Season 9 - Episode 72

Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love
Season 9 - Episode 73

Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz
Season 9 - Episode 74

Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan
Season 9 - Episode 75

Ian McKellan, Phil Simms
Season 9 - Episode 76

Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.
Season 9 - Episode 77

Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill
Season 9 - Episode 78

Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor
Season 9 - Episode 79

Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell
Season 9 - Episode 80

Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway
Season 9 - Episode 81
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...

Jack Black, Foo Fighters
Season 9 - Episode 82

Tom Cruise, Tom Papa
Season 9 - Episode 83

Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero
Season 9 - Episode 84

Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel
Season 9 - Episode 85

David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel
Season 9 - Episode 86

Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas
Season 9 - Episode 87

Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett
Season 9 - Episode 88

Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker
Season 9 - Episode 89

Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville
Season 9 - Episode 90

Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman
Season 9 - Episode 91

Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet
Season 9 - Episode 92

Regis Philbin, Steven Wright
Season 9 - Episode 93

LL Cool J, John McEnroe
Season 9 - Episode 94

Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira
Season 9 - Episode 95
Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.

Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews
Season 9 - Episode 96

Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson
Season 9 - Episode 97

Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen
Season 9 - Episode 98

Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias
Season 9 - Episode 99
Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can...

Denis Leary, India.Arie
Season 9 - Episode 100

Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan
Season 9 - Episode 101

Calista Flockhart, Incubus
Season 9 - Episode 102

Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn
Season 9 - Episode 103

Ross Powers, Mila Kunis
Season 9 - Episode 104

Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield
Season 9 - Episode 105

Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon
Season 9 - Episode 106

Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley
Season 9 - Episode 107

Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy
Season 9 - Episode 108

Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette
Season 9 - Episode 109

Martin Short, Jack Hanna
Season 9 - Episode 110

Stupid Human Tricks, Cher
Season 9 - Episode 111
In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks...

Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots
Season 9 - Episode 112

Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel
Season 9 - Episode 113

Ray Romano, Jason Kidd
Season 9 - Episode 114

Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie
Season 9 - Episode 115

Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains
Season 9 - Episode 116

John McCain, The White Stripes
Season 9 - Episode 117
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 ceremonie...

Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong
Season 9 - Episode 118
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 Chev...

Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.
Season 9 - Episode 119
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 ...

Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil
Season 9 - Episode 120
Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disda...

Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally
Season 9 - Episode 121
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 ...

Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Season 9 - Episode 122
Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiec...

Robin Williams, Sevendust
Season 9 - Episode 123
Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul...

Andy Dick, Mike Britt
Season 9 - Episode 124
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 le...

Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross
Season 9 - Episode 125
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 ...

Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma
Season 9 - Episode 126
During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!

Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith
Season 9 - Episode 127
After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene fr...

Selma Blair, Dick Enberg
Season 9 - Episode 128
Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It F...

Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin
Season 9 - Episode 129
Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "gir...

Rosie Perez, George Miller
Season 9 - Episode 130
In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking...

John Ashcroft
Season 9 - Episode 131
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; Da...

Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow
Season 9 - Episode 132
After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soar...

Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes
Season 9 - Episode 133
Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."

Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon
Season 9 - Episode 134
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...

Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi
Season 9 - Episode 135
Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.

Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello
Season 9 - Episode 136
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 upcom...

Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt
Season 9 - Episode 137
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;...

Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Season 9 - Episode 138
Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."

The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy
Season 9 - Episode 139
Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (G...

Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Season 9 - Episode 140
Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late ...

Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco
Season 9 - Episode 141
The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and...

Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays
Season 9 - Episode 142
An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; ...

Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio
Season 9 - Episode 143
"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tob...

Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan
Season 9 - Episode 144
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. La...

Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones
Season 9 - Episode 145
The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."

Richard Gere, Reggie Miller
Season 9 - Episode 146
Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spid...

Will Ferrell, Tom Waits
Season 9 - Episode 147
Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferre...

Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk
Season 9 - Episode 148
Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.

Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz
Season 9 - Episode 149
With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels...

Liza Minnelli
Season 9 - Episode 150
Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.

Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green
Season 9 - Episode 151
Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dress...

Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent
Season 9 - Episode 152
Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.

Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard
Season 9 - Episode 153
Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for t...

Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan
Season 9 - Episode 154
Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also,...

Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers
Season 9 - Episode 155
Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an...

Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin
Season 9 - Episode 156
Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss...

Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless
Season 9 - Episode 157
Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, G...

Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg
Season 9 - Episode 158
Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "In...

Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman
Season 9 - Episode 159
Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smoo...

Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls
Season 9 - Episode 160
While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anythi...

Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves
Season 9 - Episode 161
Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate ...

Chris Rock, Jack Johnson
Season 9 - Episode 162
Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks ab...

Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World
Season 9 - Episode 163
An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristo...

Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan
Season 9 - Episode 164
Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor reception...

Christian Slater, David Bowie
Season 9 - Episode 165
Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; Dav...

Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe
Season 9 - Episode 166
Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back i...

Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys
Season 9 - Episode 167
Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"

Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna
Season 9 - Episode 168

Matt Damon, Marc Maron
Season 9 - Episode 169
Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also...

Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders
Season 9 - Episode 170
Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise s...

Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken
Season 9 - Episode 171
George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on t...

Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby
Season 9 - Episode 172
The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."

Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
Season 9 - Episode 173
The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford...

Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer
Season 9 - Episode 174
Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."

Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project
Season 9 - Episode 175
Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.

National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner
Season 9 - Episode 176
Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers;...

Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow
Season 9 - Episode 177
Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"

Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld
Season 9 - Episode 178
The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Su...

Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller
Season 9 - Episode 179
The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wast...

Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton
Season 9 - Episode 180
Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did...

Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse
Season 9 - Episode 181
Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."

Robin Williams, Pat Green
Season 9 - Episode 182
Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a...

Paul Newman, Counting Crows
Season 9 - Episode 183
Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."

Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink
Season 9 - Episode 184
Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan ...

Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band
Season 9 - Episode 185
Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the sec...

Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke
Season 9 - Episode 186
Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant o...

Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James
Season 9 - Episode 187
Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."

Geena Davis, Robert Plant
Season 9 - Episode 188
Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with ...

Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman
Season 9 - Episode 189
Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mai...

Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional
Season 9 - Episode 190
George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints a...

Kristen Johnson, Kinky
Season 9 - Episode 191
Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.

Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham
Season 9 - Episode 192
Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that th...

Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer
Season 9 - Episode 193
During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."

Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt
Season 9 - Episode 194
During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks abou...

Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean
Season 9 - Episode 195
It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.

Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
Season 9 - Episode 196
Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.

Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard
Season 9 - Episode 197
Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."

Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Season 9 - Episode 198
Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg
Season 9 - Episode 199
Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."

Matthew Perry, The Vines
Season 9 - Episode 200
Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows...

Robin Williams, James Taylor
Season 9 - Episode 201
Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour P...

Al Pacino, Roger Clemens
Season 9 - Episode 202
Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."

Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan
Season 9 - Episode 203
Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; u...

Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas
Season 9 - Episode 204
"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.

Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks
Season 9 - Episode 205
Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliot...

John Travolta, Nelly
Season 9 - Episode 206
Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"

Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall
Season 9 - Episode 207
Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."

Martin Short, Lewis Black
Season 9 - Episode 208
Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven Hatfill" (...