1. Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead
Aired: Aug 23, 2004 Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich ...
2. Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson
Aired: Aug 24, 2004 Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam E...
3. Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave
Aired: Aug 25, 2004 ""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball s...
4. Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw
Aired: Aug 26, 2004 A former Manchurian hunting lodge nestled beside the Great Wall of China, The...
5. Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan
Aired: Aug 27, 2004 A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audien...
6. Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J
Aired: Aug 30, 2004 Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of t...
7. Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks
Aired: Aug 31, 2004
8. John McCain, Tom Russell
Aired: Sep 1, 2004
9. Tim Russert, Snow Patrol
Aired: Sep 2, 2004
10. Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo
Aired: Sep 3, 2004 Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.
11. National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane
Aired: Sep 6, 2004 Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway tax...
12. Regis Philbin, Hoobastank
Aired: Sep 7, 2004 At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypa...
13. Martin Short, Alan Jackson
Aired: Sep 8, 2004 ""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question,...
14. Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne
Aired: Sep 9, 2004 Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an...
15. Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston
Aired: Sep 10, 2004 Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee...
16. John Kerry, Green Day
Aired: Sep 20, 2004 Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and ge...
17. Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise
Aired: Sep 21, 2004 Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent st...
18. Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello
Aired: Sep 22, 2004 Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton'...
19. Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def
Aired: Sep 23, 2004
20. Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen
Aired: Sep 24, 2004
21. Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna
Aired: Sep 27, 2004 As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan ...
22. John Goodman, Tom Waits
Aired: Sep 28, 2004 Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Fa...
24. John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam
Aired: Sep 30, 2004
25. Richard Gere, Jason Randal
Aired: Oct 1, 2004 CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a ...
26. Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand
Aired: Oct 4, 2004 Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in ...
27. Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly
Aired: Oct 5, 2004 ""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""W...
28. Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart
Aired: Oct 6, 2004
29. Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver
Aired: Oct 7, 2004 ""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey...
30. Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld
Aired: Oct 8, 2004 During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which inc...
31. Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama
Aired: Oct 11, 2004
32. Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon
Aired: Oct 12, 2004 Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU s...
33. Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson
Aired: Oct 13, 2004 Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo p...
34. Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader
Aired: Oct 14, 2004
35. Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan
Aired: Oct 15, 2004 ""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Cla...
36. Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp
Aired: Oct 18, 2004
37. Jude Law, Ricky Gervais
Aired: Oct 19, 2004
38. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta
Aired: Oct 20, 2004 Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony...
39. Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone
Aired: Oct 21, 2004 ""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet ano...
40. Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee
Aired: Oct 22, 2004 Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke...
42. Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton
Aired: Nov 3, 2004 Dave, Alan, Paul and George Clarke all comment on Bush's reelection; Tom Brok...
44. Al Franken, Kristin Bell
Aired: Nov 5, 2004 ""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen B...
45. Tom Hanks, Nelly
Aired: Nov 8, 2004 The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomo...
46. Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World
Aired: Nov 9, 2004
47. Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming
Aired: Nov 10, 2004
48. Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys
Aired: Nov 11, 2004
49. Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop
Aired: Nov 12, 2004 During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Re...
50. Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver
Aired: Nov 15, 2004
51. Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey
Aired: Nov 16, 2004 Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; l...
52. Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy
Aired: Nov 17, 2004
53. Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette
Aired: Nov 18, 2004 Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning:...
54. Tom Brady, Damien Fahey
Aired: Nov 19, 2004
55. Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen
Aired: Nov 22, 2004
56. Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb
Aired: Nov 23, 2004 A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and...
57. Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson
Aired: Nov 24, 2004 In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoop...
58. Natalie Portman, John Mayer
Aired: Nov 25, 2004 Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave'...
59. Barack Obama, Jessica Biel
Aired: Nov 26, 2004 During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgari...
60. Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong
Aired: Nov 29, 2004 Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a ro...
61. Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings
Aired: Nov 30, 2004
62. Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41
Aired: Dec 1, 2004
63. Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett
Aired: Dec 2, 2004 ""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sha...
64. Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi
Aired: Dec 3, 2004
65. Jim Carrey, Ashanti
Aired: Dec 13, 2004 As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible...
66. Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies
Aired: Dec 14, 2004
67. Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice
Aired: Dec 15, 2004 Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ...
68. Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot
Aired: Dec 16, 2004 ""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale...
69. Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens
Aired: Dec 17, 2004
70. Bill Murray, Kaki King
Aired: Dec 20, 2004
71. Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King
Aired: Dec 21, 2004
72. Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen
Aired: Dec 22, 2004 Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (p...
73. Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
Aired: Dec 23, 2004
74. Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day
Aired: Jan 3, 2005 Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (h...
75. Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys
Aired: Jan 4, 2005
76. Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys
Aired: Jan 5, 2005
77. Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears
Aired: Jan 6, 2005
78. Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco
Aired: Jan 7, 2005 A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: ca...
79. Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King
Aired: Jan 10, 2005
80. Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight
Aired: Jan 11, 2005
81. Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks
Aired: Jan 12, 2005 Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hit...
82. Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance
Aired: Jan 13, 2005
83. Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler
Aired: Jan 14, 2005 Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler perfor...
84. Jack Hanna, Teri Polo
Aired: Jan 17, 2005 Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ...
85. Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol
Aired: Jan 18, 2005
86. Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
Aired: Jan 19, 2005
87. Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie
Aired: Jan 20, 2005 ""Stump The Band;"" Dave shows off his ""baby Borg"" trophy; Robert Downey, J...
88. Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush
Aired: Jan 21, 2005 ""Late Show Week in Review"": On a special episode of the controversial Fox s...
89. Peter Lassally/Doc Severinsen/Johnny Carson Tribute
Aired: Jan 31, 2005 Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by ...
90. Debra Messing, Peyton Manning
Aired: Feb 1, 2005
91. Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles
Aired: Feb 2, 2005
92. Elton John, Eva Mendes
Aired: Feb 3, 2005
93. Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith
Aired: Feb 4, 2005
94. Will Smith, Tom Brady
Aired: Feb 7, 2005 Now that Whitney has her new choreography from Dominic Zito, it's time to pra...
95. Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down
Aired: Feb 8, 2005 Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Ai...
96. David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day
Aired: Feb 9, 2005
97. Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler
Aired: Feb 10, 2005
98. Paris Hilton, Bill Burr
Aired: Feb 11, 2005 During ""Week in Review,"" Alan previews the Grammys by singing Tone Luc's ""...
99. Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law
Aired: Feb 14, 2005
100. Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble
Aired: Feb 15, 2005
101. Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs
Aired: Feb 16, 2005
102. Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos
Aired: Feb 17, 2005
103. Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz
Aired: Feb 18, 2005
104. Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt
Aired: Feb 21, 2005 Competitive eater ""Crazy Legs"" Conti attempts to break the world's oyster-e...
105. Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon
Aired: Feb 22, 2005 Dave demands to be grilled on the annual Barbara Walters Oscar special, but o...
106. Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes
Aired: Feb 23, 2005 Giant rats attack Christo's Gates; Dave comes up with a number of synonyms fo...
107. John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon
Aired: Feb 24, 2005
108. Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray
Aired: Feb 25, 2005 ""Late Show Week in Review"": Dubya (mis)pronounces ""nuclear"" five differen...
109. The Rock, Solomon Burke
Aired: Feb 28, 2005 Snowmobiling great Jay Quinlan performs stunts on 53rd Street; actor-cum-wres...
110. Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards
Aired: Mar 1, 2005 ""Would You Like To Take A Ride On A Dog Sled?"" on 53rd Street; Kirstie Alle...
111. Vin Diesel, Amos Lee
Aired: Mar 2, 2005 2004 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice with ""Top Ten Reasons I Love Racin...
112. Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery
Aired: Mar 3, 2005
113. Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo
Aired: Mar 4, 2005 Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasti...
114. Ashton Kutcher, Al Green
Aired: Mar 14, 2005
115. Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops
Aired: Mar 15, 2005
116. Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes
Aired: Mar 16, 2005 Dave is able to work the phrase ""needlessly circuitous"" into the interview ...
117. Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani
Aired: Mar 21, 2005 Dave thanks the FBI and the Montana police for their efforts following a botc...
118. Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age
Aired: Mar 22, 2005 Jessica Alba plugs Sin City and performs a lasso demonstration with Dave; sta...
119. P. Diddy, Erika Christensen
Aired: Mar 23, 2005 ""On Sale Now"" (a variation on ""New Products"") includes room-temperature s...
120. Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane
Aired: Mar 28, 2005
121. Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio
Aired: Mar 29, 2005
122. Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs
Aired: Mar 30, 2005
123. Denzel Washington, Faith Evans
Aired: Mar 31, 2005 An audience member walks on her hands, wrap her legs around Dave, and pulls h...
124. Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen
Aired: Apr 1, 2005 Roof problems at the theater results in rainwater onstage; Dave worries over ...
125. Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley
Aired: Apr 5, 2005
126. Show #2345
Aired: Apr 6, 2005 Dave explains how he cut his finger with a cheese grater, then confesses to h...
127. Show #2346
Aired: Apr 11, 2005 Dave and Paul are quizzed about tax exemptions; a bearded Robin Williams disc...
128. Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal
Aired: Apr 12, 2005
129. David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne
Aired: Apr 13, 2005 One day after his 58th birthday, waffles are hucked at the audience. Quote D...
130. Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey
Aired: Apr 14, 2005
131. Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris
Aired: Apr 15, 2005 A lucky motorist wins $100 worth of free gasoline, which is spent up in less ...
132. Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman
Aired: Apr 25, 2005
133. Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor
Aired: Apr 26, 2005 Tonight's clip from the NBC serial ""Passions"" features a monkey comforting ...
134. Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem
Aired: Apr 27, 2005
135. Paris Hilton, Jo Frost
Aired: Apr 28, 2005
136. Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill
Aired: Apr 29, 2005 Cold opening: Dave runs into a nude (yet blurred) Teri Hatcher who's locked o...
137. Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert
Aired: May 2, 2005 Throughout the night, wax figures of celebrities that refuse to appear on the...
138. Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg
Aired: May 3, 2005
139. Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna
Aired: May 4, 2005
140. Luke Wilson, Kasabian
Aired: May 5, 2005 Live via satellite, Dorothy Letterman performs the Top Ten; in honor of Cinco...
141. Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan
Aired: May 6, 2005 Like he does every Kentucky Derby weekend, Dave calls up Dave Johnson to hear...
142. Will Ferrell, Robert Plant
Aired: May 9, 2005
143. Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen
Aired: May 10, 2005
144. Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino
Aired: May 11, 2005
145. Billy Crystal, Garbage
Aired: May 12, 2005
146. Samuel L. Jackson, Sting
Aired: May 13, 2005
147. Ray Romano/Dave Matthews Band
Aired: May 16, 2005
148. Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild
Aired: May 17, 2005 Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears ...
149. Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan
Aired: May 18, 2005
150. Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat
Aired: May 19, 2005
151. David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey
Aired: May 20, 2005
152. Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman
Aired: May 23, 2005
153. Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers
Aired: May 24, 2005
154. Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
Aired: May 25, 2005
155. Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas
Aired: Jun 6, 2005 Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests T...
157. Russel Crowe, Paul Anka
Aired: Jun 8, 2005 Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.
158. Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds
Aired: Jun 9, 2005 Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.
159. Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo
Aired: Jun 10, 2005 Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.
160. Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters
Aired: Jun 13, 2005 Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.
161. Show #2380
Aired: Jun 14, 2005 Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.
162. Show #2381
Aired: Jun 15, 2005 Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.
163. Show #2382
Aired: Jun 16, 2005 BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.
164. Show #2383
Aired: Jun 17, 2005 Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
165. Show #2384
Aired: Jun 20, 2005 Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest B...
166. Show #2385
Aired: Jun 21, 2005 Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.
167. Show #2386
Aired: Jun 22, 2005 Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.
168. Show #2387
Aired: Jun 23, 2005 Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.
169. Show #2388
Aired: Jun 24, 2005 Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Cha...
170. Show #2389
Aired: Jun 27, 2005 Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.
171. Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers
Aired: Jun 28, 2005 Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.
172. Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning
Aired: Jun 29, 2005 Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.
173. Jennifer Connelly/Eels
Aired: Jun 30, 2005 Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.
174.
Aired: Jul 1, 2005 Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.
180. John Cusack/The All-American Rejects
Aired: Jul 25, 2005
182. Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann
Aired: Jul 27, 2005 Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann
183. Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette
Aired: Jul 28, 2005
185. Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black
Aired: Aug 1, 2005
187. Marcia Cross/Jeff MacGregor/Lucinda Williams
Aired: Aug 3, 2005
194. Show #2413
Aired: Aug 12, 2005