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.'
1. Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, Terrence Howard
Aired: Sep 2, 2008Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, and Terrence Howard are the scheduled guests.
2. Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, Tricky
Aired: Sep 3, 2008Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, and Tricky are the scheduled guests.
3. Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy
Aired: Sep 4, 2008Following the previous night's acceptance speech, Dave admits to underestimat...
4. John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve Earle
Aired: Sep 5, 2008John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.
5. Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman
Aired: Sep 8, 2008Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.
6. Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael Buble
Aired: Sep 9, 2008Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests. ...
7. Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James
Aired: Sep 10, 2008Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.
8. Jessica Simpson, Jack Hanna
Aired: Sep 11, 2008Jessica Simpson and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.
Aired: Sep 12, 2008 Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Stre...
Aired: Sep 22, 2008 Former President William Jefferson Clinton and Chris Rock are the scheduled g...
11. Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen & Tim Reid, Kings of Leon
Aired: Sep 23, 2008Lyle the Intern fails to convince Dave to join his latest scam; Julianne Moor...
12. Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem
Aired: Sep 24, 2008Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem
13. Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood
Aired: Sep 25, 2008Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood
14. Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio
Aired: Sep 26, 2008Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio
15. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger
Aired: Sep 29, 2008Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger
16. Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
Aired: Sep 30, 2008Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
17. Kate Walsh, Barry Sonnenfeld, Darius Rucker
Aired: Oct 1, 2008
18. Calista Flockhart, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams
Aired: Oct 2, 2008
19. Brian Williams, Tim Robbins
Aired: Oct 3, 2008Dave comments on the previous night's vice-presidential debate, which is foll...
20. Russell Crowe, Sarah Vowell, The Pretenders
Aired: Oct 6, 2008
21. Debra Messing, John Carter, Tegan & Sara
Aired: Oct 7, 2008Dave presents the (fake) opening credits of the second presidential debate, w...
22. Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy Guy
Aired: Oct 8, 2008
Aired: Oct 9, 2008 Michael Bearden fills in for Paul; a man wanders onstage to get his copy of t...
24. Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Lou Reed
Aired: Oct 10, 2008Tonight on "Late Show Green Tips," Chris and Gerard show off their new hybrid...
25. Sarah Silverman, the Teutuls, Ra Ra Riot
Aired: Oct 13, 2008
26. Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Blues Traveler
Aired: Oct 14, 2008Lorraine Kelly presents a topical mix of entertainment, discussion and showbi...
Aired: Oct 15, 2008
Aired: Oct 16, 2008
29. Tina Fey/Frank Caliendo/Tim Montana
Aired: Oct 17, 2008Actress Tina Fey; comedian Frank Caliendo; Tim Montana performs;
30. Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad
Aired: Oct 27, 2008Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.
31. Regis Philbin, James Taylor
Aired: Oct 28, 2008Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.
32. Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams
Aired: Oct 29, 2008Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled g...
33. Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend
Aired: Oct 30, 2008"New Halloween Costumes" include Sarah Palin's passport, the Dow Jones Indust...
34. Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel
Aired: Oct 31, 2008Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.
35. Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky Gervais
Aired: Nov 3, 2008Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus,...
Aired: Nov 5, 2008 Dave shares a few thoughts on election night; an audience member panics when ...
Aired: Nov 6, 2008 Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naper...
38. Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley
Aired: Nov 7, 2008Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigni...
39. Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift
Aired: Nov 10, 2008Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.
40. Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys
Aired: Nov 11, 2008Dave shows a clip of King Tut's mummy appearing on Maury; NFL superstar Terre...
41. Russell Brand, Charlie Haden
Aired: Nov 12, 2008Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human ...
Aired: Nov 13, 2008 Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.
Aired: Nov 14, 2008 A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "C...
44. Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign
Aired: Nov 17, 2008Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled gu...
45. Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash
Aired: Nov 18, 2008With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he...
46. Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone
Aired: Nov 19, 2008Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!
47. Stephen Colbert/Kristen Stewart/Super Diamond
Aired: Nov 20, 2008Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.
48. James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz
Aired: Nov 21, 2008James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribu...
49. Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West
Aired: Nov 24, 2008Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.
50. Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.
Aired: Nov 25, 2008Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after ...
Aired: Nov 26, 2008 Teri Hatcher, Ludacris, and T-Pain are the scheduled guests.
Aired: Nov 27, 2008 Denis Leary and John Mayer are the scheduled guests. Plus, Dave's Mom and the...
Aired: Nov 28, 2008 Bruce Willis promotes the Fun Facts book, declaring the tome "Yippee-ki-lario...
54. Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, The Duke Spirit
Aired: Dec 8, 2008Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, and The Duke Spirit are the scheduled gue...
55. Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey Johnson
Aired: Dec 9, 2008Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, and Jamey Johnson are the scheduled guests.
56. Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, Loudon Wainwright III
Aired: Dec 10, 2008Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, and Loudon Wainwright III are the scheduled guests.
57. Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver
Aired: Dec 11, 2008Sen. John McCain and Bon Iver are the scheduled guests.
Aired: Dec 12, 2008 In need of a pick-me-up, Dave repeats the sneezing monkey clip; a bronchitis-...
Aired: Dec 15, 2008 Adam Sandler is the scheduled guest. Plus, a Holiday Toy Demo!
Aired: Dec 16, 2008 Tom Cruise and Fall Out Boy are the scheduled guests.
61. Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene
Aired: Dec 17, 2008Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a spec...
Aired: Dec 18, 2008 Will Smith and Of Montreal are the scheduled guests.
63. Jerry Seinfeld, Leona Lewis
Aired: Dec 19, 2008Jerry Seinfeld and Leona Lewis are the scheduled guests.
64. Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren
Aired: Dec 22, 2008Dustin Hoffman and Todd Rundgren guest. PLUS: An Apology from Bernie Madoff;...
65. Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene Love
Aired: Dec 23, 2008Mickey Rourke; Jay Thomas; and Darlene Love. PLUS: Great Moments in Presiden...
66. Tracy Morgan, Matt Braunger
Aired: Dec 26, 2008Dave shows a (phony) clip of Larry King interviewing the shoe that was thrown...
Aired: Jan 5, 2009 Kate Hudson; and Glasvegas. PLUS: CNN Clip of the Night; Great Moments in Pr...
68. Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarley
Aired: Jan 6, 2009Dave delivers a pizza to an audience member, but she's too excited to eat it;...
69. Ricky Gervais, Rose Byrne, Okkervil River
Aired: Jan 7, 2009Ricky Gervais; Rose Byrne; and Okkervil River. PLUS: Great Moments in Presid...
Aired: Jan 8, 2009 Kate Winslet; and Marv Albert. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches;...
71. Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman
Aired: Jan 9, 2009Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Sp...
72. Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi
Aired: Jan 12, 2009Billy Crystal; and Kara DioGuardi. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speec...
73. Salma Hayek, Jimmie Walker
Aired: Jan 13, 2009Salma Hayek; and Jimmie Walker. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches...
74. Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers Band
Aired: Jan 14, 2009Clint Eastwood; and Randy Rogers Band. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential S...
Aired: Jan 15, 2009 Kyra Sedgwick; and Gwen Ifill. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches;...
76. Zach Braff, Arj Barker, The Airborne Toxic Event
Aired: Jan 16, 2009Zach Braff; Arj Barker; and The Airborne Toxic Event. PLUS: Great Moments in...
77. Brian Williams, Ben Kweller
Aired: Jan 26, 2009
78. Evangeline Lilly, Seth Meyers, Andrew Bird
Aired: Jan 27, 2009
79. Lauren Graham, Guy Fieri, MENEW
Aired: Jan 28, 2009
80. Renee Zellweger, Tony Dungy, Graham Nash sits in with the band
Aired: Jan 29, 2009
81. Mary Hicks, the Gaslight Anthem
Aired: Jan 30, 2009
82. Ben Roethlisberger, Steve Martin
Aired: Feb 2, 2009
83. Rod Blagojevich, Richard Jenkins
Aired: Feb 3, 2009
84. Joe Torre, Demetri Martin, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
Aired: Feb 4, 2009
Aired: Feb 5, 2009
86. Dakota Fanning, Keith Alberstadt, Beirut
Aired: Feb 6, 2009
87. Naomi Watts, Danny McBride, 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover reveal
Aired: Feb 9, 2009
88. The crew of US Airways "Miracle On The Hudson" Flight 1549, Heartless Bastards
Aired: Feb 10, 2009
89. Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Refaeli, Anthony Hamilton
Aired: Feb 11, 2009Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by ...
90. Chris Russo, the Jonas Brothers, Ashford & Simpson
Aired: Feb 12, 2009
91. Martha Stewart, Jake Johannsen, Matt Nathanson
Aired: Feb 13, 2009
92. Ellen Pompeo, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, Willie Nelson with Asleep at the Wheel
Aired: Feb 16, 2009
Aired: Feb 17, 2009
94. Donald Trump, Antony and the Johnsons
Aired: Feb 18, 2009
95. David Spade, Jeffrey Sachs, David Sanborn with Sam Moore
Aired: Feb 19, 2009
96. Barbara Walters, Mike Birbiglia, Shemekia Copeland
Aired: Feb 20, 2009
Aired: Mar 2, 2009
98. Felicity Huffman, Artie Lange, U2
Aired: Mar 3, 2009
Aired: Mar 4, 2009
100. Jon Stewart, U2, a Top Ten List featuring 10 Team USA members from the World Baseball Classic
Aired: Mar 5, 2009Jon Stewart is scheduled to appear. Plus, Day 4 of U2 Week!
101. Jason Segel, Brian Kiley, U2
Aired: Mar 6, 2009
102. Russell Brand, Jack Hanna
Aired: Mar 9, 2009
103. Stupid Pet Tricks, Paul Rudd, Razorlight
Aired: Mar 10, 2009
Aired: Mar 11, 2009
105. Andy Samberg, Paul Teutul Sr., the Broadway cast of "West Side Story"
Aired: Mar 12, 2009
Aired: Mar 13, 2009
107. Nicolas Cage, Rachel Maddow
Aired: Mar 16, 2009
Aired: Mar 17, 2009
109. Craig Ferguson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Modest Mouse
Aired: Mar 18, 2009
110. Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi, a Top Ten List presented by Owen Wilson
Aired: Mar 19, 2009After discussing Bruce Willis' wedding at length, Dave mentions that he marri...
111. David Spade, Richard Zoglin, David Sanborn and Sam Moore
Aired: Mar 20, 2009Via videotape, Osama bin Laden congratulates Dave on his marriage to Regina; ...
Aired: Mar 23, 2009
113. Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Lively, White Lies
Aired: Mar 24, 2009
114. Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Harris with Norah Jones
Aired: Mar 25, 2009
115. Seth Rogen, Tom Dreesen, Adele
Aired: Mar 30, 2009Following the monologue, two goons walk off with Tony, claiming he's been ado...
116. Bill O'Reilly, Marianne Faithfull
Aired: Mar 31, 2009
117. Marg Helgenberger, Francisco Palacios, Ray LaMontagne
Aired: Apr 1, 2009
Aired: Apr 2, 2009
Aired: Apr 3, 2009 Revisit the laughs and the loves from Season 1 of 'Looking, ' the HBO comedy ...
120. Drew Barrymore/Jack McBrayer/Neko Case
Aired: Apr 13, 2009
121. Kelly Ripa, Bill Scheft, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Aired: Apr 14, 2009
122. Drew Barrymore, Jack McBrayer, Neko Case
Aired: Apr 15, 2009
123. Matthew Perry, Elisha Cuthbert, Rascal Flatts
Aired: Apr 16, 2009
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125. Jeff Goldblum, Jeff Dunham
Aired: Apr 20, 2009
126. Nathan Lane, Tinted Windows
Aired: Apr 21, 2009
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128. Jamie Foxx, Lauren Conrad, the Dead
Aired: Apr 23, 2009
129. Michael Keaton, Lily Allen
Aired: Apr 24, 2009
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131. Dolly Parton, Zachary Quinto
Aired: Apr 28, 2009
132. Jennifer Garner, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, Manchester Orchestra
Aired: Apr 29, 2009
133. Regis Philbin, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Hair"
Aired: Apr 30, 2009
134. Kiefer Sutherland, Jim Norton, Bat for Lashes
Aired: May 1, 2009
135. Gordon Ramsay, Chris Pine, Keri Hilson with Kanye West
Aired: May 4, 2009
136. Liev Schreiber, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Franz Ferdinand
Aired: May 5, 2009
137. Bruce Willis, Ben Harper & Relentless7
Aired: May 6, 2009
138. Norm MacDonald, a Top Ten List presented by Leonard Nimoy, Animal Collective
Aired: May 7, 2009
139. Matthew Broderick, Brian Regan, Chris Cornell
Aired: May 8, 2009
Aired: May 11, 2009
141. Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Chrisette Michele
Aired: May 12, 2009
142. Robin Williams, Wynton Marsalis
Aired: May 13, 2009
143. Kid Scientists, Teri Hatcher, Rick Ross with Magazeen, a Top Ten List presented by Ron Howard
Aired: May 14, 2009
144. John Goodman, Tommy Tiernan, Mastodon
Aired: May 15, 2009
145. Ben Stiller, White Rabbits
Aired: May 18, 2009
146. Jane Fonda, Piedmont Bird Callers, Kenny Chesney
Aired: May 19, 2009
147. Stephen Colbert, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, Grizzly Bear
Aired: May 20, 2009
148. Amy Sedaris, Ed Helms, Jean Redpath
Aired: May 21, 2009
Aired: May 22, 2009
150. Bill Cosby, Helio Castroneves, Melody Gardot
Aired: Jun 1, 2009
151. Jack Hanna, John Krasinski
Aired: Jun 2, 2009
152. Jessica Biel, Zach Galifianakis, Steve Earle
Aired: Jun 3, 2009
153. Elvis Costello, a Top Ten List presented by Neil Patrick Harris
Aired: Jun 4, 2009
154. Paris Hilton, Calvin Borel, Steven Wright
Aired: Jun 5, 2009
Aired: Jun 8, 2009
156. Julia Roberts, Black Eyed Peas
Aired: Jun 9, 2009
Aired: Jun 10, 2009
158. Denzel Washington, the Jonas Brothers, a Top Ten List with Regis Philbin
Aired: Jun 11, 2009
159. Sandra Bullock, Pete Correale, P.J. Harvey & John Parish
Aired: Jun 12, 2009
160. Jack Black, M.A. Sanjayan
Aired: Jun 15, 2009
161. Michelle Pfeiffer, Judah Friedlander, Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
Aired: Jun 16, 2009
162. Ryan Reynolds, Padma Lakshmi, the Eels
Aired: Jun 17, 2009
163. Danny DeVito, Bear Grylls, Phoenix
Aired: Jun 18, 2009Dave welcomes the star of the FX network comedy, "It's Always Sunny in Philad...
164. Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Cera, the Sounds
Aired: Jun 19, 2009Jada Pinkett-Smith discusses her new role as a doctor in the TnT Tuesday nigh...
165. Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Iggy Pop & the Brighton Port Authority
Aired: Jun 22, 2009
166. Sandra Day O'Connor, MSTRKRFT with John Legend, a Top Ten List presented by Lucas Glover
Aired: Jun 23, 2009
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169. Martin Short, Regina Spektor
Aired: Jun 26, 2009
170. Serena Williams, Hayden Panettiere, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
Aired: Jul 6, 2009
171. Sacha Baron Cohen, Joel McHale
Aired: Jul 7, 2009
172. Queen Latifah, Emma Watson
Aired: Jul 8, 2009
173. Daniel Radcliffe, Veronika Part, Levon Helm, a Top Ten List presented by Bruno
Aired: Jul 9, 2009
174. Rainn Wilson, Larry Miller, Maxwell
Aired: Jul 10, 2009
175. Jonah Hill, Gar Ryness, Kelly Clarkson
Aired: Jul 13, 2009McCartney Rocks the "Late Show". Paul McCartney performs above the marquee at...
176. Edie Falco, Michael Showalter, Wilco with Feist
Aired: Jul 14, 2009
177. Paul McCartney, a Top Ten List presented by Bruce Willis
Aired: Jul 15, 2009
178. Anderson Cooper, Anna Paquin, Grizzly Bear
Aired: Jul 16, 2009
179. Tom Arnold, Metric, a Top Ten List presented by Dave's mom Dorothy
Aired: Jul 17, 2009
180. Katherine Heigl, Jeff Altman, Spinnerette
Aired: Jul 20, 2009
181. Sean 'Diddy' Combs/Vera Farmiga/Ginuwine
Aired: Jul 21, 2009
182. Tracy Morgan, Leslie Mann, Diane Birch
Aired: Jul 22, 2009
183. Sean "Diddy" Combs, Vera Farmiga, Ginuwine with Missy Elliott
Aired: Jul 23, 2009
184. Amy Poehler, Nick Griffin, Judy Collins
Aired: Jul 24, 2009
185. Eric Bana, Dave Matthews Band, a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox star Mark Buehrle
Aired: Jul 27, 2009
186. Katie Couric, Silversun Pickups
Aired: Jul 28, 2009
187. Amy Adams, Tom Dreesen, Elbow
Aired: Jul 29, 2009
188. Adam Sandler, Cage the Elephant
Aired: Jul 30, 2009Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, and Robert Cray are the scheduled guests.
189. Regis Philbin, Ted Alexandro, Dave Matthews Band
Aired: Jul 31, 2009
190. Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, Robert Cray
Aired: Aug 17, 2009
191. Donald Trump, Diane Kruger, Billy Currington, a Top Ten List presented by Britney Spears
Aired: Aug 18, 2009
Aired: Aug 19, 2009
193. Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira
Aired: Aug 24, 2009
194. Renee Zellweger, Gary Mule Deer
Aired: Aug 20, 2009Mary-Louise Parker, Eugene Levy, and Jet are the scheduled guests.
195. Christina Applegate, Brendan Benson, Patton Oswalt
Aired: Aug 21, 2009
196. Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira
Aired: Aug 24, 2009
197. Mary-Louise Parker, Eugene Levy, Jet
Aired: Aug 25, 2009
198. Anne Heche, Jim Parsons, Care Bears on Fire
Aired: Aug 26, 2009
199. Andy Roddick, Rachael Ray, Mutemath
Aired: Aug 27, 2009Main Cast
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