The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
David Letterman's comedic talk-show after moving to a new television network. He retains largely the same format as the previous 'Late Night with David Letterman.'
Aired: Sep 1, 2005
Aired: Sep 2, 2005
Aired: Oct 6, 2005 Jon Stewart and singer David Gray are tonight's guests.
Aired: Oct 19, 2005 The Rock and 13-year-old piano prodigy Kit Armstrong appear on tonights show.
Aired: Oct 20, 2005 Houston Astros pitcher (and 2006 NLCS MVP) Roy Oswalt presents the Top Ten; w...
Aired: Oct 21, 2005 Gavin MacLeod (in full Captain Steubing regalia) makes a few football prognos...
Aired: Oct 25, 2005 Uma Thurman and Rachel Ray appear on tonights show.
44. Steve Martin, the Teutul family from "American Chopper"
Aired: Nov 10, 2005During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a couple of film extras; Michael Se...
47. Joaquin Phoenix, Trisha Yearwood
Aired: Nov 15, 2005Over at Hello Deli, a lady from Des Moines, Iowa correctly guesses that Ruper...
51. George Clooney, Ashlee Simpson
Aired: Nov 21, 2005Dave shocks the audience with the news that Oprah Winfrey will be a guest on ...
53. Stupid Pet Tricks, Claire Danes, Big Boi
Aired: Nov 23, 2005President Bush drops by the theater but somehow gets himself locked out; in h...
55. John Malkovich, NASCAR Nextel Cup winner, Jim Gaffigan
Aired: Nov 25, 2005Johnny Dark tries to sell Dave a 18-pound lobster; John Malkovich shares an a...
56. Stupid Human Tricks, Amanda Peet
Aired: Nov 28, 2005Dave orders some decaf coffee from Starbucks; Dave reveals the giant Oprah ph...
Aired: Dec 14, 2005 Dave participates in a Holiday toy demonstration; Biff tells "It's so cold......
67. Bonnie Hunt, Stephen A. Smith
Aired: Dec 20, 2005Tonights guests include Bonnie Hunt and Stephen A. Smith.
71. Heather Graham, Fall Out Boy
Aired: Jan 2, 2006Dave explains how he ordered Sue Hum to make a cupcake costume just for heck ...
Aired: Jan 3, 2006 Tonights guests include Bill O'Reilly and Eric Bana.
75. Amy Sedaris, Dennis Regan, the Temptations
Aired: Jan 6, 2006Johnny Dark "celebrates" 39 years as a CBS page; Alan makes predictions for 2...
76. Albert Brooks, Kristin Cavallari
Aired: Jan 9, 2006The apparent theme of the night is "Love Train"; Albert Brooks sings "Thanks ...
77. Scarlett Johannsen, Tiki Barber, Imogen Heap
Aired: Jan 10, 2006Dave demands that the O'Jays perform "Love Train" on the show; Alan criticize...
79. Kiefer Sutherland, Alicia Keys, Andy Samberg
Aired: Jan 12, 2006
80. Tom Cavanagh, Jake Johannsen
Aired: Jan 13, 2006
81. Martin Lawrence, Kari Byron, Matisyahu
Aired: Jan 16, 2006Dave laments the Colts' playoff loss and teases with retirement again; Alan's...
82. Tatum O'Neal, Jeff MacGregor
Aired: Jan 17, 2006Dave wears the skin of a roasted chicken on his head; Rupert and the models a...
83. Kate Beckinsale, Bob Saget
Aired: Jan 18, 2006Tonights guests include Kate Beckinsale and Bob Saget.
84. Cheryl Hines, Anna Nalick, Mike Vanderjagt
Aired: Jan 19, 2006
85. Charles Grodin, Jordana Brewster
Aired: Jan 20, 2006A cop from New Jersey pleads the fifth on "Know Your Current Events"; Johnny ...
86. Episode dated 23 January 2006
Aired: Jan 23, 2006
Aired: Jan 24, 2006 Dave celebrates 2,500 shows at CBS with "Staffer Memories"; a recent graduate...
88. Mischa Barton, Jeff Altman, Wicked Wisdom
Aired: Jan 25, 2006Esteban sits in with the band; Jeff Altman shares an amusing story about John...
Aired: Feb 3, 2006 Paul does his "Carnac" homage again during "Stump The Band"; Olympic snowboar...
91. Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé
Aired: Feb 6, 2006Comedian Andy Kindler reports from Super Bowl XL; Steelers quarterback Ben Ro...
93. Rachel Weisz, Beastie Boys
Aired: Feb 8, 2006Biff pretends to report from the Grammys; "Stupid Human Tricks" includes a wo...
94. Senator John McCain, Heidi Klum
Aired: Feb 9, 2006Tonights guests include Senator John McCain and Heidi Klum.
96. Episode dated 13 February 2006
Aired: Feb 13, 2006
102. Matthew Fox, Brian Regan, Broadway's Jersey Boys
Aired: Feb 21, 2006
103. Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Teutuls
Aired: Feb 22, 2006
Aired: Feb 23, 2006 Amanda Peet and Jack Hanna are featured guests plus Peter Griffin of Family G...
Aired: Feb 24, 2006 Tonights guests include Hugh Laurie and Ne-Yo.
106. Bruce Willis, The Strokes
Aired: Feb 27, 2006Tonights guests include Bruce Willis and The Strokes.
Aired: Mar 1, 2006 Declaring that there are "more monkeys than ever," Dave meets the 2006 monkey...
109. Harry Connick Jr., Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Aired: Mar 2, 2006
110. Ricky Gervais, The Subways
Aired: Mar 3, 2006Johnny Dark gives a tour of the theater; "Will It Float?" travels to Trump To...
113. Natalie Portman, Al Franken
Aired: Mar 14, 2006
116. Marcia Cross, Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
Aired: Mar 21, 2006
117. Episode dated 14 March 2006
Aired: Mar 22, 2006
118. Episode dated 27 March 2006
Aired: Mar 27, 2006
121. Antonio Banderas, Patrice Oneal, Flaming Lips
Aired: Mar 30, 2006Dave promises a box of Explod-O-Pop popcorn to every member of the audience; ...
122. Episode dated 10 April 2006
Aired: Mar 31, 2006
123. Billy Crystal, Johnny Damon
Aired: Apr 10, 2006
127. Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, Mary J. Blige
Aired: Apr 14, 2006Tonight's guests include Eva Longoria and Barry Sonnenfeld.
128. Eva Longoria, Barry Sonnenfeld
Aired: Apr 17, 2006Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top sits in with the band; Dave, Tony, Rupert, and Alan...
130. Craig Furguson, Alexis Bledel, Tom Russell
Aired: Apr 19, 2006Dave sits down with fellow talk-show host Craig Furguson. He also talks with ...
131. Piedmont Bird Callers, Michael Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler
Aired: Apr 27, 2006Tonights guests include Keri Russell, Brian and Tina Miser and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Aired: May 4, 2006
139. Kurt Russell, The Little Willies
Aired: May 9, 2006
143. Kid Scientists, William Shatner, Angels & Airwaves
Aired: May 15, 2006Dave orders a reluctant Rupert to eat at Ranch 1; "True Tales of the Late Sho...
144. Debra Messing, Chris Russo
Aired: May 16, 2006Dave previews some of the new TV shows premiring in the fall; Bruce Willis tr...
Aired: May 17, 2006 Tonights guests include Rebecca Romijn from "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" and The...
146. Stupid Pet Tricks, Rebecca Romijn, Eagles of Death Metal
Aired: May 18, 2006Tonight's guests include Jennifer Garner from "Alias" and Mary Cheney (author...
147. Jennifer Garner, Harry Hill
Aired: May 19, 2006Several staffers give advice to college graduates; Martha Stewart finally ope...
148. Martha Stewart, Dixie Chicks, Criss Angel
Aired: May 22, 2006Dave sends Rupert into the nearby Jamba Juice; Martin Short sings the virtues...
149. Martin Short, James Blunt
Aired: May 23, 2006Dave reveals the hot new toys for Christmas (seven months early); Jennifer An...
150. Jennifer Aniston, Rob Zombie
Aired: May 24, 2006Several naval officers participate in "Stump the Band"; tonight's "Immigrant ...
151. Episode dated 6 June 2006
Aired: May 25, 2006Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by ...
157. Michael Keaton, Wolfmother
Aired: Jun 9, 2006
Aired: Jun 13, 2006
161. Sandra Bullock, Widespread Panic
Aired: Jun 15, 2006Iraqi terrorist Abu Hamza Al-Muhajir is spotted in the audience; Robert Duval...
162. Robert Duvall, Tommy Tiernan, Sonic Youth
Aired: Jun 16, 2006Geoff Ogilvy, the winner of this years U.S. Open, reads tonights Top Ten List...
164. Nicole Richie, Brandon Routh
Aired: Jun 20, 2006
165. Dwyane Wade, Amy Sedaris, Morningwood
Aired: Jun 21, 2006
Aired: Jun 22, 2006 For the first time in several years, Dave asks Steph/Monty to imitate her ex-...
Aired: Jun 23, 2006 Sue Hum walks towards a camera onstage for the sole purpose of applying lipst...
168. Episode dated 27 June 2006
Aired: Jun 26, 2006
169. Episode dated 28 June 2006
Aired: Jun 27, 2006The Family Feud board is resurrected; Dave observes film footage of a monkey ...
170. Robert Downey Jr., Fred Willard, Martha Wainwright
Aired: Jun 28, 2006
171. Johnny Depp, Broken Social Scene
Aired: Jun 29, 2006Dave shows a photo of The Doors in response to a pre-show audience question; ...
Aired: Jun 30, 2006
177. Anderson Cooper, Greg Fitzsimmons
Aired: Jul 14, 2006Tonight's guests include Kate Hudson and Patrice O'Neal.
178. Kate Hudson, Patrice O'Neal
Aired: Jul 17, 2006A man on the street showers himself under the Late Show Shower-Cam; in honor ...
179. Regis Philbin, Bryce Dallas Howard
Aired: Jul 18, 2006Tonights guests include Uma Thurman and Morgan Spurlock.
180. Uma Thurman, Morgan Spurlock, egg catchers Brad Freeman and Patrick Breault
Aired: Jul 19, 2006Tonight's guests include Martin Short and Pink.
Aired: Jul 20, 2006 Sue Hum asks Dave if he could make change for a twenty; the show is interrupt...
182. Donald Trump, Nick Griffin, Sam Roberts
Aired: Jul 21, 2006Dave and Gerard discuss Christie Brinkley's divorce before the show; 2006 Tou...
183. Colin Farrell, India.Arie
Aired: Jul 24, 2006
184. Greg Kinnear, reptile expert Dr. Darrel Frost, Tapes 'n Tapes
Aired: Jul 25, 2006A short comedy bit involving Dave, Sue Hum, and a bowl of gazpacho is botched...
185. Scarlett Johansson, Paul Teutul Jr. and Sr.
Aired: Jul 26, 2006During "Stump the Band," an audience member completely forgets the title of h...
186. Johnny Depp, the Spinners
Aired: Jul 27, 2006Dave reads out loud the lost letters of Albert Einstein; "Biff Henderson's 'W...
Aired: Jul 28, 2006
188. Samuel L. Jackson, Gnarls Barkley
Aired: Aug 14, 2006
189. Hilary Duff, Jason Randal, Dirty Pretty Things
Aired: Aug 15, 2006Tonights guests include Jessica Biel and Christina Aguilera.
190. Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera
Aired: Aug 16, 2006Throughout the night, a guy named Bob Zick stands over by the staircase and l...
191. Whoopi Goldberg, sock puppeteer Jack Fisett, Fatboy Slim
Aired: Aug 17, 2006
192. Edward Norton, Greg Fitzsimmons
Aired: Aug 18, 2006Dave and Steph/Monty play stickball out on 53rd Street; Julianna Margulies di...
193. Julianna Margulies, Andy Sansone, Outkast
Aired: Aug 21, 2006"Raul Castro" fields questions for the audience; Chris Elliott auditions for ...
194. Chris Elliott, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Razorlight
Aired: Aug 22, 2006An audience member compares Dave to Alfred E. Neuman; Dave and Paul play "Let...
195. John McEnroe, Artie Lang, Busta Rhymes
Aired: Aug 23, 2006
196. Mark Wahlberg, Ruth Regina, M. Ward
Aired: Aug 24, 2006Appearances
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