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Late Show with David Letterman Season 12

August. 23,2004

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Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

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Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 Full Episode Guide

Episode 194 - Show #2413

First Aired: August. 12,2005

Episode 193 - Show #2412

First Aired: August. 11,2005

Episode 192 - Show #2411

First Aired: August. 10,2005

Episode 191 - Show #2410

First Aired: August. 09,2005

Episode 190 - Show #2409

First Aired: August. 08,2005

Episode 189 - Show #2408

First Aired: August. 05,2005

Episode 188 - Show #2407

First Aired: August. 04,2005

Episode 187 - Show #2406

First Aired: August. 03,2005

Episode 186 - Show #2405

First Aired: August. 02,2005

Episode 185 - Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

First Aired: August. 01,2005

Episode 184 - Show #2403

First Aired: July. 29,2005

Episode 183 - Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

First Aired: July. 28,2005

Episode 182 - Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

First Aired: July. 27,2005

Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

Episode 181 - Show #2400

First Aired: July. 26,2005

Episode 180 - John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

First Aired: July. 25,2005

Episode 179 - Show #2398

First Aired: July. 22,2005

Episode 178 - Show #2397

First Aired: July. 21,2005

Episode 177 - Show #2396

First Aired: July. 20,2005

Episode 176 - Show #2395

First Aired: July. 19,2005

Episode 175 - Show #2394

First Aired: July. 18,2005

Episode 174 - Episode #12.174

First Aired: July. 01,2005

Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.

Episode 173 - Jennifer Connelly/Eels

First Aired: June. 30,2005

Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

Episode 172 - Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

First Aired: June. 29,2005

Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

Episode 171 - Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

First Aired: June. 28,2005

Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.

Episode 170 - Show #2389

First Aired: June. 27,2005

Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

Episode 169 - Show #2388

First Aired: June. 24,2005

Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.

Episode 168 - Show #2387

First Aired: June. 23,2005

Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.

Episode 167 - Show #2386

First Aired: June. 22,2005

Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.

Episode 166 - Show #2385

First Aired: June. 21,2005

Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.

Episode 165 - Show #2384

First Aired: June. 20,2005

Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.

Episode 164 - Show #2383

First Aired: June. 17,2005

Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

Episode 163 - Show #2382

First Aired: June. 16,2005

BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

Episode 162 - Show #2381

First Aired: June. 15,2005

Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

Episode 161 - Show #2380

First Aired: June. 14,2005

Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

Episode 160 - Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

First Aired: June. 13,2005

Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

Episode 159 - Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

First Aired: June. 10,2005

Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

Episode 158 - Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

First Aired: June. 09,2005

Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

Episode 157 - Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

First Aired: June. 08,2005

Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

Episode 155 - Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

First Aired: June. 06,2005

Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.

Episode 154 - Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

First Aired: May. 25,2005

Episode 153 - Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

First Aired: May. 24,2005

Episode 152 - Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

First Aired: May. 23,2005

Episode 151 - David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

First Aired: May. 20,2005

Episode 150 - Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

First Aired: May. 19,2005

Episode 149 - Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan

First Aired: May. 18,2005

Episode 148 - Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

First Aired: May. 17,2005

Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.

Episode 147 - Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

First Aired: May. 16,2005

Episode 146 - Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

First Aired: May. 13,2005

Episode 145 - Billy Crystal, Garbage

First Aired: May. 12,2005

Episode 144 - Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

First Aired: May. 11,2005

Episode 143 - Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

First Aired: May. 10,2005

Episode 142 - Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

First Aired: May. 09,2005

Episode 141 - Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan

First Aired: May. 06,2005

Like he does every Kentucky Derby weekend, Dave calls up Dave Johnson to hear him say ""...and down the stretch they come!""; Christina Applegate promotes the musical ""Sweet Charity"" and discusses a recent injury onstage; Brian Regan performs a stand-up routine about cholesterol and heartburn.

Episode 140 - Luke Wilson, Kasabian

First Aired: May. 05,2005

Live via satellite, Dorothy Letterman performs the Top Ten; in honor of Cinco De Mayo, a city bus crashes into a giant pinata; Kasabian performs ""Club Foot.""

Episode 139 - Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

First Aired: May. 04,2005

Episode 138 - Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

First Aired: May. 03,2005

Episode 137 - Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

First Aired: May. 02,2005

Throughout the night, wax figures of celebrities that refuse to appear on the show are rolled onstage. One stagehand accidentally cops a feel on the Oprah statue, while Regis storms onstage to complain about his wax likeness.

Episode 136 - Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

First Aired: April. 29,2005

Cold opening: Dave runs into a nude (yet blurred) Teri Hatcher who's locked out of her dressing room; ""Late Show Week In Review"" with Vinnie Favale as Elvis, a SWAT team kitty and Alan with a bevy of hookers; ""Will It Float?"" (a bag of fertilizer...no); Teri talks about swimming with a whale; Harry Hill performs standup.

Episode 135 - Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

First Aired: April. 28,2005

Episode 134 - Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem

First Aired: April. 27,2005

Episode 133 - Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

First Aired: April. 26,2005

Tonight's clip from the NBC serial ""Passions"" features a monkey comforting a middle-aged woman; Dave meets the employees of Angelo's Pizza; Spamalot star Hank Azaria admits to Dave that he's a lousy dancer; author Jeff MacGregor discusses his year-long observational tour of the NASCAR circuit, and his subsequent book, Sunday Money.

Episode 132 - Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

First Aired: April. 25,2005

Episode 131 - Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

First Aired: April. 15,2005

A lucky motorist wins $100 worth of free gasoline, which is spent up in less than five seconds; Alan has another hissy fit, this time in a Michael Jackson costume; singer-actress Kristen Chenoweth discusses painkillers.

Episode 130 - Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey

First Aired: April. 14,2005

Episode 129 - David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

First Aired: April. 13,2005

One day after his 58th birthday, waffles are hucked at the audience. Quote Dave: ""Why do I need joke writers when I have waffles?"" Also, the Late Show recreates testimony from the Michael Jackson trial in which the ""King of Pop"" (Gerard) makes an ass of himself; the new Miss USA Chelsea Cooley delivers the Top Ten; David Duchovny promotes House Of D.; Ray Lamontagne performs.

Episode 128 - Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

First Aired: April. 12,2005

Episode 127 - Show #2346

First Aired: April. 11,2005

Dave and Paul are quizzed about tax exemptions; a bearded Robin Williams discusses everything from Dave's jury duty to welding; Martha Wainwright (sister of Rufus) performs ""When The Day Is Short.""

Episode 126 - Show #2345

First Aired: April. 06,2005

Dave explains how he cut his finger with a cheese grater, then confesses to having a great admiration for lesbians; in her first appearance on the show in 19 years, Jane Fonda discusses her marriage to Ted Turner and her infamous visit to Vietnam; Bloc Party performs ""Banquet.""

Episode 125 - Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

First Aired: April. 05,2005

Episode 124 - Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen

First Aired: April. 01,2005

Roof problems at the theater results in rainwater onstage; Dave worries over Dengue fever; ""Will It Float?"" hits a snag when a bucket of gumdrops topples over; matchmaking cabbie Ahmed Ibrahim brags about his abilities as an interceder.

Episode 123 - Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

First Aired: March. 31,2005

An audience member walks on her hands, wrap her legs around Dave, and pulls herself up; Dave shows a clip from the NBC soap ""Passions""; Denzel Washington discusses sailing and drinking large amounts of water.

Episode 122 - Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

First Aired: March. 30,2005

Episode 121 - Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

First Aired: March. 29,2005

Episode 120 - Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

First Aired: March. 28,2005

Episode 119 - P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

First Aired: March. 23,2005

""On Sale Now"" (a variation on ""New Products"") includes room-temperature sushi and flammable curtains; Pat and Kenny read a transcript of an interview between Oprah and Kirstie Alley; Dave closes the show by promoting Japanese gum.

Episode 118 - Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age

First Aired: March. 22,2005

Jessica Alba plugs Sin City and performs a lasso demonstration with Dave; staffer Susan Hum is reluctant to explain string theory; Queens of the Stone Age perform ""Little Sister.""

Episode 117 - Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

First Aired: March. 21,2005

Dave thanks the FBI and the Montana police for their efforts following a botched kidnapping involving his son last week; Pat Farmer celebrates ""March Madness"" by trying to duplicate his 90 foot drop shot into a goal on 53rd Street; Sandra Bullock doesn't talk about boyfriend Jesse James, but does plug Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous; ""Alan Kalter's Are You ****ing Kidding Me?"" takes a look at the Robert Blake verdict; Gwen Stefani discusses high school and performs ""Hollaback Girl"" with a drumline and sits down for a chat.

Episode 116 - Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

First Aired: March. 16,2005

Dave is able to work the phrase ""needlessly circuitous"" into the interview with Amanda Peet, plus he admires her profile; Alan gives suggestive advice to Condoleeza Rice; Susan Hum refuses to give her picks for the Final Four tournament; marathon man Dean Karnazes discusses the joy of running.

Episode 115 - Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

First Aired: March. 15,2005

Episode 114 - Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

First Aired: March. 14,2005

Episode 113 - Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

First Aired: March. 04,2005

Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.

Episode 112 - Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

First Aired: March. 03,2005

Episode 111 - Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

First Aired: March. 02,2005

2004 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice with ""Top Ten Reasons I Love Racing;"" Vin Diesel talks about his dog, and his new film The Pacifier; Amos Lee sings.

Episode 110 - Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

First Aired: March. 01,2005

""Would You Like To Take A Ride On A Dog Sled?"" on 53rd Street; Kirstie Alley wants to become promiscuous and discusses her new show ""Fat Actress""; Alan has a stern word for Christo's wife Jeanne Claude; Kathleen Edwards performs.

Episode 109 - The Rock, Solomon Burke

First Aired: February. 28,2005

Snowmobiling great Jay Quinlan performs stunts on 53rd Street; actor-cum-wrester Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnston promotes Be Cool; Solomon Burke blows the roof off The Ed with a pair of songs.

Episode 108 - Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

First Aired: February. 25,2005

""Late Show Week in Review"": Dubya (mis)pronounces ""nuclear"" five different ways, while a Flashdancers employee dances around one of Christo's Gates. Also, Lego expert Nathan Sawaya creates a brick portrait of Biff.

Episode 107 - John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon

First Aired: February. 24,2005

Episode 106 - Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

First Aired: February. 23,2005

Giant rats attack Christo's Gates; Dave comes up with a number of synonyms for inhaling marijuana; Alan editorializes on President Bush, only to float toward promoting a bootleg sex tape he made in 1989.

Episode 105 - Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon

First Aired: February. 22,2005

Dave demands to be grilled on the annual Barbara Walters Oscar special, but only if he does the interview with Oprah by his side; ""Harold Larkin's Sidewalk Idol"" searches for the next great singing talent; Kings of Leon perform ""The Bucket.""

Episode 104 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

First Aired: February. 21,2005

Competitive eater ""Crazy Legs"" Conti attempts to break the world's oyster-eating record in the lobby of The Ed; ""Stupid Pet Tricks"" features three dogs (none too crazy about the oysters); Bonnie Hunt remembers Johnny Carson (and tries an oyster).

Episode 103 - Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

First Aired: February. 18,2005

Episode 102 - Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

First Aired: February. 17,2005

Episode 101 - Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

First Aired: February. 16,2005

Episode 100 - Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

First Aired: February. 15,2005

Episode 99 - Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

First Aired: February. 14,2005

Episode 98 - Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

First Aired: February. 11,2005

During ""Week in Review,"" Alan previews the Grammys by singing Tone Luc's ""Wild Thing;"" ten divorce attorneys present the Top Ten; Dave eats a sample of Paris Hilton's new lipstick.

Episode 97 - Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

First Aired: February. 10,2005

Episode 96 - David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

First Aired: February. 09,2005

Episode 95 - Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

First Aired: February. 08,2005

Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Down performs ""Let Me Go.""

Episode 94 - Will Smith, Tom Brady

First Aired: February. 07,2005

Episode 93 - Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

First Aired: February. 04,2005

Episode 92 - Elton John, Eva Mendes

First Aired: February. 03,2005

Episode 91 - Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles

First Aired: February. 02,2005

Episode 90 - Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

First Aired: February. 01,2005

Episode 89 - Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

First Aired: January. 31,2005

Dave's first new show following the death of Johnny Carson is an hour-long tribute, featuring clips of Johnny's appearances on both ""Late Show"" and ""Late Night,"" and the ""Tonight Show"" clip of Johnny stealing Dave's pickup truck; longtime ""Tonight"" producer Peter Lassally; former ""Tonight"" bandleader Doc Severinsen and former NBC Orchestra members Tommy Newsom and Ed Shaughnessy perform one of Johnny's favorite songs, ""Here's That Rainy Day.""

Episode 88 - Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

First Aired: January. 21,2005

""Late Show Week in Review"": On a special episode of the controversial Fox show ""Who's Your Daddy?"" the contestant's biological father pummels an amorous Alan; Dave discusses the art of comedy with legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis.

Episode 87 - Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

First Aired: January. 20,2005

""Stump The Band;"" Dave shows off his ""baby Borg"" trophy; Robert Downey, Jr. instructs Dave on the finer points of bil jee and performs a song from his new CD; Nicole Richie plugs ""The Simple Life: Interns.""

Episode 86 - Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead

First Aired: January. 19,2005

Episode 85 - Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

First Aired: January. 18,2005

Episode 84 - Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

First Aired: January. 17,2005

Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ""F bomb;"" Rupert learns karate at Tiger Schulmann's; the always on edge Jack Hanna with animals; Alan admits to being jealous of Jack Hanna, then has another hissy fit (and drops an ""F bomb""); Teri Polo on her experiences making Meet The Fockers.

Episode 83 - Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

First Aired: January. 14,2005

Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.

Episode 82 - Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

First Aired: January. 13,2005

Episode 81 - Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

First Aired: January. 12,2005

Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.

Episode 80 - Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

First Aired: January. 11,2005

Episode 79 - Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King

First Aired: January. 10,2005

Episode 78 - Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

First Aired: January. 07,2005

A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: carbs, steroids and the word ""snarky;"" ""Celebrity Resolutions"" goes straight into the dumper; Alan's new show, ""Desperate House Gal;"" Kevin Bacon; Caroline Rhea; Wilco performs ""Late Greats.""

Episode 77 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

First Aired: January. 06,2005

Episode 76 - Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

First Aired: January. 05,2005

Episode 75 - Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

First Aired: January. 04,2005

Episode 74 - Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

First Aired: January. 03,2005

Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Biff Henderson: Pollster"" roams the streets once more; Hilary Swank plugs Million Dollar Baby; Andy Dick talks about his crabs; Green Day performs ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams.""

Episode 73 - Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

First Aired: December. 23,2004

Episode 72 - Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

First Aired: December. 22,2004

Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); Dave introduces ""The Nog-Cam;"" 10 carolers present the Top Ten; Broadway star Kristen Johnston opens up to Dave about her recent mugging; Tom Dreesen tells another story about opening for Frank Sinatra.

Episode 71 - Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

First Aired: December. 21,2004

Episode 70 - Bill Murray, Kaki King

First Aired: December. 20,2004

Episode 69 - Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

First Aired: December. 17,2004

Episode 68 - Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

First Aired: December. 16,2004

""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.

Episode 67 - Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

First Aired: December. 15,2004

Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at new toys for the holidays.

Episode 66 - Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

First Aired: December. 14,2004

Episode 65 - Jim Carrey, Ashanti

First Aired: December. 13,2004

As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Jim Carrey discusses ab-crunches; Alan flips out while singing ""The Little Drummer Boy""; Ashanti performs ""Only U.""

Episode 64 - Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

First Aired: December. 03,2004

Episode 63 - Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

First Aired: December. 02,2004

""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped naked for a Spencer Tunick project; Lyle Lovett performs ""In My Own Mind.""

Episode 62 - Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

First Aired: December. 01,2004

Episode 61 - Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

First Aired: November. 30,2004

Episode 60 - Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

First Aired: November. 29,2004

Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel does a demonstration out on 53rd Street.

Episode 59 - Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

First Aired: November. 26,2004

During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantage; Senator-elect Barack Obama radiates charm and confidence while discussing politics; Dave and Jessica Biel swap stories about their dogs.

Episode 58 - Natalie Portman, John Mayer

First Aired: November. 25,2004

Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman talks about an earlier Thanksgiving day LS appearance and plugs Closer; a Late Show Turkey Recall Announcement; John Mayer performs.

Episode 57 - Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

First Aired: November. 24,2004

In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Marilyn Manson performs the Depeche Mode classic ""Personal Jesus.""

Episode 56 - Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

First Aired: November. 23,2004

A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top of the theater; Pittsburgh Steelers wonderkind Ben Roethlisberger participates in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.

Episode 55 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

First Aired: November. 22,2004

Episode 54 - Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

First Aired: November. 19,2004

Episode 53 - Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

First Aired: November. 18,2004

Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah; Alanis Morissette performs ""Knees of My Bees.""

Episode 52 - Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

First Aired: November. 17,2004

Episode 51 - Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

First Aired: November. 16,2004

Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collected pennies for over thirty years and amassed a fortune of roughly $28; Dave and Nicholas Cage talk about motorcycles.

Episode 50 - Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

First Aired: November. 15,2004

Episode 49 - Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

First Aired: November. 12,2004

During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Reilly; Canadian-born TV actress Evangeline Lilly hugs Paul; after a one-week holdover, Project Bandaloop finally trapezes around the building.

Episode 48 - Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

First Aired: November. 11,2004

Episode 47 - Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

First Aired: November. 10,2004

Episode 46 - Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

First Aired: November. 09,2004

Episode 45 - Tom Hanks, Nelly

First Aired: November. 08,2004

The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomore Ryan Carney adds to his Late Show tattoo collection; Tom Hanks on Scottish Mexican food, vomiting and The Polar Express; Nelly.

Episode 44 - Al Franken, Kristin Bell

First Aired: November. 05,2004

""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen Bell visits; Project Bandaloop's performance is postponed because of heavy rain in Manhattan.

Episode 43 - Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

First Aired: November. 04,2004

""Know Your Current Events;"" an 882 pound pumpkin is exploded on 53rd St.; Rosie Perez is tricked (once) by Dave into mentioning her Isuzu Trooper; Steven Wright.

Episode 42 - Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton

First Aired: November. 03,2004

Dave, Alan, Paul and George Clarke all comment on Bush's reelection; Tom Brokaw wishes Harry a happy first birthday; Dave flirts with Mischa Barton of ""The O.C."" to hide the fact that he's never seen the show.

Episode 41 - Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

First Aired: November. 01,2004

Dave plugs his and Paul's (bogus) ""Decision 2004 Election Showdown Countdown Vote 2004 Democracy Corner"" for tomorrow night's election coverage; Rupert reports from St. Louis and Game 4 of the World Series; Johnny Damon recalls Boston's come-from-behind triumph; Anne Heche talks about parenthood and Birth; The Donnas perform ""Fall Behind Me.""

Episode 40 - Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

First Aired: October. 22,2004

Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke with a premature reminder about the end of Daylight Savings Time (Dave makes him down chocolate syrup); Amy Sedaris discusses her bunny and imaginary husband ""Ricky;"" Tommy Lee talks about his book, Tommy Land.

Episode 39 - Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

First Aired: October. 21,2004

""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet another catfight; Curt Schilling presents the Top Ten; Dustin Hoffman makes spit bubbles; Joss Stone performs.

Episode 38 - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

First Aired: October. 20,2004

Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.

Episode 37 - Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

First Aired: October. 19,2004

Episode 36 - Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

First Aired: October. 18,2004

Episode 35 - Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

First Aired: October. 15,2004

""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Clarke learning to play drums and Gerard Mulligan returning as ""George W. Bush;"" Tony Danza on his new talk show; Dave chats with Julia Roberts' niece Emma; Brian Regan does standup.

Episode 34 - Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

First Aired: October. 14,2004

Episode 33 - Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

First Aired: October. 13,2004

Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?

Episode 32 - Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

First Aired: October. 12,2004

Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU student plays ""Guess the Bulge"" at Hello Deli; Jordan Zevon (son of Warren) and The Wallflowers perform ""Lawyers, Guns, and Money.""

Episode 31 - Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama

First Aired: October. 11,2004

Episode 30 - Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

First Aired: October. 08,2004

During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which includes an Alan Kalter centerfold; Brooke Shields visits; director-raconteur Barry Sonnenfeld returns to tell more amusing stories, and show samples of his martini art.

Episode 29 - Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

First Aired: October. 07,2004

""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey;"" SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie; Minnie Driver sings ""Everything I've Got In My Pocket.""

Episode 28 - Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

First Aired: October. 06,2004

Episode 27 - Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

First Aired: October. 05,2004

""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.

Episode 26 - Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

First Aired: October. 04,2004

Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in New York quiz; a still graphic acknowledges the passing of staffer Dorothy Chambers; Howard Dean shills for John Kerry; George Clarke's ""It's A Fact;"" Franz Ferdinand performs ""Take Me Out.""

Episode 25 - Richard Gere, Jason Randal

First Aired: October. 01,2004

CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician Jason Randal dazzles Dave with some card tricks.

Episode 24 - John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

First Aired: September. 30,2004

Episode 23 - Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

First Aired: September. 29,2004

Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the ending of another movie En Espanol, then goes off on one of his trademark rants.

Episode 22 - John Goodman, Tom Waits

First Aired: September. 28,2004

Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""

Episode 21 - Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

First Aired: September. 27,2004

As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 2009, then openly asks if he can go back to NBC to host Late Night; a Kodomo Dragon (courtesy of Jack Hanna) startles Dave.

Episode 20 - Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

First Aired: September. 24,2004

Episode 19 - Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

First Aired: September. 23,2004

Episode 18 - Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

First Aired: September. 22,2004

Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.

Episode 17 - Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

First Aired: September. 21,2004

Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automobile air freshener; Alan unintentionally admits that he's sexual dysfunctional.

Episode 16 - John Kerry, Green Day

First Aired: September. 20,2004

Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""

Episode 15 - Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

First Aired: September. 10,2004

Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.

Episode 14 - Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

First Aired: September. 09,2004

Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent goes awry; Ray Romano talks about the final season of ""Everybody Loves Raymond;"" Avril Lavigne performs ""My Happy Ending.""

Episode 13 - Martin Short, Alan Jackson

First Aired: September. 08,2004

""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message to Hillary Clinton; Martin Short; ""Late Show Back to School Tips;"" Alan Jackson sings.

Episode 12 - Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

First Aired: September. 07,2004

At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; Alan recaps his summer, with the usual results; Hoobastank performs ""Same Direction.""

Episode 11 - National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

First Aired: September. 06,2004

Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over Alan); three National Hollerin' Champions do their thing; Neve Campbell; Keane performs ""Somewhere Only We Know.""

Episode 10 - Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

First Aired: September. 03,2004

Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.

Episode 9 - Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

First Aired: September. 02,2004

Episode 8 - John McCain, Tom Russell

First Aired: September. 01,2004

Episode 7 - Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

First Aired: August. 31,2004

Episode 6 - Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

First Aired: August. 30,2004

Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS with a timeline; Biff reports from the Republican National Convention, with a goal to hug as many ""Republican Babes"" as possible.

Episode 5 - Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

First Aired: August. 27,2004

A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top Ten; political writer Maureen Dowd makes several alarming comments on the presidential election.

Episode 4 - Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

First Aired: August. 26,2004

Episode 3 - Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

First Aired: August. 25,2004

""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's ""You're Busted"" at Ranch 1, and New Jersey going ""Gay Crazy;"" gold medalist Paul Hamm visits.

Episode 2 - Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

First Aired: August. 24,2004

Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip from the Olympics; Denis Leary promotes the FX hit drama ""Rescue Me.""

Episode 1 - Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

First Aired: August. 23,2004

Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""