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Late Show with David Letterman Season 16

September. 02,2008

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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 16 Full Episode Guide

Episode 200 - Artie Lange, Todd Barry, Imogen Heap

First Aired: August. 28,2009

Episode 199 - Andy Roddick, Rachael Ray, Mutemath

First Aired: August. 27,2009

Episode 198 - Anne Heche, Jim Parsons, Care Bears on Fire

First Aired: August. 26,2009

Episode 197 - Mary-Louise Parker, Eugene Levy, Jet

First Aired: August. 25,2009

Episode 196 - Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira

First Aired: August. 24,2009

Episode 195 - Christina Applegate, Brendan Benson, Patton Oswalt

First Aired: August. 21,2009

Episode 194 - Renee Zellweger, Gary Mule Deer

First Aired: August. 20,2009

Mary-Louise Parker, Eugene Levy, and Jet are the scheduled guests.

Episode 193 - Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira

First Aired: August. 24,2009

Episode 192 - Mike Myers, Ken Burns

First Aired: August. 19,2009

Episode 191 - Donald Trump, Diane Kruger, Billy Currington, a Top Ten List presented by Britney Spears

First Aired: August. 18,2009

Episode 190 - Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, Robert Cray

First Aired: August. 17,2009

Episode 189 - Regis Philbin, Ted Alexandro, Dave Matthews Band

First Aired: July. 31,2009

Episode 188 - Adam Sandler, Cage the Elephant

First Aired: July. 30,2009

Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, and Robert Cray are the scheduled guests.

Episode 187 - Amy Adams, Tom Dreesen, Elbow

First Aired: July. 29,2009

Episode 186 - Katie Couric, Silversun Pickups

First Aired: July. 28,2009

Episode 185 - Eric Bana, Dave Matthews Band, a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox star Mark Buehrle

First Aired: July. 27,2009

Episode 184 - Amy Poehler, Nick Griffin, Judy Collins

First Aired: July. 24,2009

Episode 183 - Sean "Diddy" Combs, Vera Farmiga, Ginuwine with Missy Elliott

First Aired: July. 23,2009

Episode 182 - Tracy Morgan, Leslie Mann, Diane Birch

First Aired: July. 22,2009

Episode 181 - Kevin Spacey, Jesse James, the Flatlanders, a Top Ten List presented by Stewart Cink

First Aired: July. 21,2009

Episode 180 - Katherine Heigl, Jeff Altman, Spinnerette

First Aired: July. 20,2009

Episode 179 - Tom Arnold, Metric, a Top Ten List presented by Dave's mom Dorothy

First Aired: July. 17,2009

Episode 178 - Anderson Cooper, Anna Paquin, Grizzly Bear

First Aired: July. 16,2009

Episode 177 - Paul McCartney, a Top Ten List presented by Bruce Willis

First Aired: July. 15,2009

Episode 176 - Edie Falco, Michael Showalter, Wilco with Feist

First Aired: July. 14,2009

Episode 175 - Jonah Hill, Gar Ryness, Kelly Clarkson

First Aired: July. 13,2009

Episode 174 - Rainn Wilson, Larry Miller, Maxwell

First Aired: July. 10,2009

Episode 173 - Daniel Radcliffe, Veronika Part, Levon Helm, a Top Ten List presented by Bruno

First Aired: July. 09,2009

Episode 172 - Queen Latifah, Emma Watson

First Aired: July. 08,2009

Episode 171 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Joel McHale

First Aired: July. 07,2009

Episode 170 - Serena Williams, Hayden Panettiere, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band

First Aired: July. 06,2009

Episode 169 - Martin Short, Regina Spektor

First Aired: June. 26,2009

Episode 168 - Johnny Depp, Megan Fox

First Aired: June. 25,2009

Episode 167 - Ray Romano, St. Vincent

First Aired: June. 24,2009

Episode 166 - Sandra Day O'Connor, MSTRKRFT with John Legend, a Top Ten List presented by Lucas Glover

First Aired: June. 23,2009

Episode 165 - Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Iggy Pop & the Brighton Port Authority

First Aired: June. 22,2009

Episode 164 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Cera, the Sounds

First Aired: June. 19,2009

Jada Pinkett-Smith discusses her new role as a doctor in the TnT Tuesday night drama, "Hawthorne" and her oldest son, Jaden's new role in the Karate Kid remake, "Kung Fu Kid". Jada noting that the the family will be living in Hong Kong during the film's production. Michael Cerra discusses his role in the new film, "Year One", also starring Jack Black. Swedish Rock band, The Sounds, are the musical guests.

Episode 163 - Danny DeVito, Bear Grylls, Phoenix

First Aired: June. 18,2009

Dave welcomes the star of the FX network comedy, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", Danny Devito. Topics include Danny's now infamous Youtube moment when it appeared he was drunk on the set. He claims he wasn't. Later, star of the Discovery Channel/Science Channel series, "Man vs. Wild", Bear Grylis stops by to discuss his series upcoming episode with superstar Will Farrell. Phoenix is the Musical Guest.

Episode 162 - Ryan Reynolds, Padma Lakshmi, the Eels

First Aired: June. 17,2009

Episode 161 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Judah Friedlander, Ian McLagan & the Bump Band

First Aired: June. 16,2009

Episode 160 - Jack Black, M.A. Sanjayan

First Aired: June. 15,2009

Episode 159 - Sandra Bullock, Pete Correale, P.J. Harvey & John Parish

First Aired: June. 12,2009

Episode 158 - Denzel Washington, the Jonas Brothers, a Top Ten List with Regis Philbin

First Aired: June. 11,2009

Episode 157 - Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash

First Aired: June. 10,2009

Episode 156 - Julia Roberts, Black Eyed Peas

First Aired: June. 09,2009

Episode 155 - Howard Stern, Mos Def

First Aired: June. 08,2009

Episode 154 - Paris Hilton, Calvin Borel, Steven Wright

First Aired: June. 05,2009

Episode 153 - Elvis Costello, a Top Ten List presented by Neil Patrick Harris

First Aired: June. 04,2009

Episode 152 - Jessica Biel, Zach Galifianakis, Steve Earle

First Aired: June. 03,2009

Episode 151 - Jack Hanna, John Krasinski

First Aired: June. 02,2009

Episode 150 - Bill Cosby, Helio Castroneves, Melody Gardot

First Aired: June. 01,2009

Episode 149 - Ricky Gervais, Green Day

First Aired: May. 22,2009

Episode 148 - Amy Sedaris, Ed Helms, Jean Redpath

First Aired: May. 21,2009

Episode 147 - Stephen Colbert, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, Grizzly Bear

First Aired: May. 20,2009

Episode 146 - Jane Fonda, Piedmont Bird Callers, Kenny Chesney

First Aired: May. 19,2009

Episode 145 - Ben Stiller, White Rabbits

First Aired: May. 18,2009

Episode 144 - John Goodman, Tommy Tiernan, Mastodon

First Aired: May. 15,2009

Episode 143 - Kid Scientists, Teri Hatcher, Rick Ross with Magazeen, a Top Ten List presented by Ron Howard

First Aired: May. 14,2009

Episode 142 - Robin Williams, Wynton Marsalis

First Aired: May. 13,2009

Episode 141 - Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Chrisette Michele

First Aired: May. 12,2009

Episode 140 - Tom Hanks, the Killers

First Aired: May. 11,2009

Episode 139 - Matthew Broderick, Brian Regan, Chris Cornell

First Aired: May. 08,2009

Episode 138 - Norm MacDonald, a Top Ten List presented by Leonard Nimoy, Animal Collective

First Aired: May. 07,2009

Episode 137 - Bruce Willis, Ben Harper & Relentless7

First Aired: May. 06,2009

Episode 136 - Liev Schreiber, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Franz Ferdinand

First Aired: May. 05,2009

Episode 135 - Gordon Ramsay, Chris Pine, Keri Hilson with Kanye West

First Aired: May. 04,2009

Episode 134 - Kiefer Sutherland, Jim Norton, Bat for Lashes

First Aired: May. 01,2009

Episode 133 - Regis Philbin, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Hair"

First Aired: April. 30,2009

Episode 132 - Jennifer Garner, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, Manchester Orchestra

First Aired: April. 29,2009

Episode 131 - Dolly Parton, Zachary Quinto

First Aired: April. 28,2009

Episode 130 - Matthew Fox, Carol Leifer, the All-American Rejects, a Top Ten List presented by Matthew Stafford

First Aired: April. 27,2009

Episode 129 - Michael Keaton, Lily Allen

First Aired: April. 24,2009

Episode 128 - Jamie Foxx, Lauren Conrad, the Dead

First Aired: April. 23,2009

Episode 127 - Beyonce, Jim Parsons

First Aired: April. 22,2009

Episode 126 - Nathan Lane, Tinted Windows

First Aired: April. 21,2009

Episode 125 - Jeff Goldblum, Jeff Dunham

First Aired: April. 20,2009

Episode 124 - Russell Crowe, Joe Wong

First Aired: April. 17,2009

Episode 123 - Matthew Perry, Elisha Cuthbert, Rascal Flatts

First Aired: April. 16,2009

Episode 122 - Drew Barrymore, Jack McBrayer, Neko Case

First Aired: April. 15,2009

Episode 121 - Kelly Ripa, Bill Scheft, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

First Aired: April. 14,2009

Episode 120 - Zac Efron, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, A.C. Newman with Nicole Atkins

First Aired: April. 13,2009

Episode 119 - Denis Leary, Diana Krall

First Aired: April. 03,2009

Episode 118 - Michael J. Fox, the Fray

First Aired: April. 02,2009

Episode 117 - Marg Helgenberger, Francisco Palacios, Ray LaMontagne

First Aired: April. 01,2009

Episode 116 - Bill O'Reilly, Marianne Faithfull

First Aired: March. 31,2009

Episode 115 - Seth Rogen, Tom Dreesen, Adele

First Aired: March. 30,2009

Following the monologue, two goons walk off with Tony, claiming he's been adopted by Madonna; in lieu of Biff, Andy Kindler makes the annual trip to Yankees Spring Training; champion grocery-bagger Francisco Palacios puts Dave to shame in a face-off; Marg Helgenberger talks about her first job; Ray LaMontagne performed "You Are The Best Thing."

Episode 114 - Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Harris with Norah Jones

First Aired: March. 25,2009

Episode 113 - Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Lively, White Lies

First Aired: March. 24,2009

Episode 112 - Hugh Laurie, Bloc Party

First Aired: March. 23,2009

Episode 111 - David Spade, Richard Zoglin, David Sanborn and Sam Moore

First Aired: March. 20,2009

Via videotape, Osama bin Laden congratulates Dave on his marriage to Regina; tonight on "At Home with the Madoffs," Bernie and Ruth watch TV; Mary Tyler Moore plugs her autobiography and shares an embarassing story about Ed Asner; Blake Lively talks about her maltipoo; White Lies performed "To Lose My Life."

Episode 110 - Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi, a Top Ten List presented by Owen Wilson

First Aired: March. 19,2009

After discussing Bruce Willis' wedding at length, Dave mentions that he married his longtime girlfriend in a private ceremony this past weekend, than explains all the obstacles he faced on the way to the courthouse; an update on George Clarke and the Late Show Weight Loss Challenge; Hugh Laurie plugs Monsters vs. Aliens; Sarah Paulson does impressions; Bloc Party performed "One Month Off."

Episode 109 - Craig Ferguson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Modest Mouse

First Aired: March. 18,2009

Episode 108 - Julia Roberts, Bell X1

First Aired: March. 17,2009

Episode 107 - Nicolas Cage, Rachel Maddow

First Aired: March. 16,2009

Episode 106 - Will Ferrell, Cursive

First Aired: March. 13,2009

Episode 105 - Andy Samberg, Paul Teutul Sr., the Broadway cast of "West Side Story"

First Aired: March. 12,2009

Episode 104 - Tom Brokaw, An Horse

First Aired: March. 11,2009

Episode 103 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Paul Rudd, Razorlight

First Aired: March. 10,2009

Episode 102 - Russell Brand, Jack Hanna

First Aired: March. 09,2009

Episode 101 - Jason Segel, Brian Kiley, U2

First Aired: March. 06,2009

Episode 100 - Jon Stewart, U2, a Top Ten List featuring 10 Team USA members from the World Baseball Classic

First Aired: March. 05,2009

Jon Stewart is scheduled to appear. Plus, Day 4 of U2 Week!

Episode 99 - Dr. Phil McGraw, U2

First Aired: March. 04,2009

Episode 98 - Felicity Huffman, Artie Lange, U2

First Aired: March. 03,2009

Episode 97 - Katie Couric, U2

First Aired: March. 02,2009

Episode 96 - Barbara Walters, Mike Birbiglia, Shemekia Copeland

First Aired: February. 20,2009

Episode 95 - David Spade, Jeffrey Sachs, David Sanborn with Sam Moore

First Aired: February. 19,2009

Episode 94 - Donald Trump, Antony and the Johnsons

First Aired: February. 18,2009

Episode 93 - Bonnie Hunt, M. Ward

First Aired: February. 17,2009

Episode 92 - Ellen Pompeo, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, Willie Nelson with Asleep at the Wheel

First Aired: February. 16,2009

Episode 91 - Martha Stewart, Jake Johannsen, Matt Nathanson

First Aired: February. 13,2009

Episode 90 - Chris Russo, the Jonas Brothers, Ashford & Simpson

First Aired: February. 12,2009

Episode 89 - Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Refaeli, Anthony Hamilton

First Aired: February. 11,2009

Episode 88 - The crew of US Airways "Miracle On The Hudson" Flight 1549, Heartless Bastards

First Aired: February. 10,2009

Episode 87 - Naomi Watts, Danny McBride, 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover reveal

First Aired: February. 09,2009

Episode 86 - Dakota Fanning, Keith Alberstadt, Beirut

First Aired: February. 06,2009

Episode 85 - Isla Fisher, extreme fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson and Gary Louris, a Top Ten List presented by Lil' Wayne

First Aired: February. 05,2009

Episode 84 - Joe Torre, Demetri Martin, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt

First Aired: February. 04,2009

Episode 83 - Rod Blagojevich, Richard Jenkins

First Aired: February. 03,2009

Episode 82 - Ben Roethlisberger, Steve Martin

First Aired: February. 02,2009

Episode 81 - Mary Hicks, the Gaslight Anthem

First Aired: January. 30,2009

Episode 80 - Renee Zellweger, Tony Dungy, Graham Nash sits in with the band

First Aired: January. 29,2009

Episode 79 - Lauren Graham, Guy Fieri, MENEW

First Aired: January. 28,2009

Episode 78 - Evangeline Lilly, Seth Meyers, Andrew Bird

First Aired: January. 27,2009

Episode 77 - Brian Williams, Ben Kweller

First Aired: January. 26,2009

Episode 76 - Zach Braff, Arj Barker, The Airborne Toxic Event

First Aired: January. 16,2009

Zach Braff; Arj Barker; and The Airborne Toxic Event. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; "Bride Wars"; Mystery Sound in Space; Alan Kalter's How It Works; and a Late Show Farewell to Great Moments in Presidential Speeches.

Episode 75 - Kyra Sedgwick, Gwen Ifill

First Aired: January. 15,2009

Kyra Sedgwick; and Gwen Ifill. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; George W. Bush cleaning his glasses; Inauguration Day Plans; filling in for Osama bin Laden; and Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop in uninvited.

Episode 74 - Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers Band

First Aired: January. 14,2009

Clint Eastwood; and Randy Rogers Band. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; The 9th Anniversary of Dave's Quintuple; and Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview.

Episode 73 - Salma Hayek, Jimmie Walker

First Aired: January. 13,2009

Salma Hayek; and Jimmie Walker. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; phone call for David Letterman; little known things about the Bush Administration; Dave's Cocoa Guy; a message from Late Show writer Bill Scheft; and a special Top Ten from baseball's newest Hall of Fame inductees, Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson.

Episode 72 - Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi

First Aired: January. 12,2009

Billy Crystal; and Kara DioGuardi. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; an Odd Blagojevich Press Conference; 49er Coach Mike Singletary; and a Top Ten List with Owen Wilson from Maui, Hawaii.

Episode 71 - Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman

First Aired: January. 09,2009

Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a monkey sneezing; a squid sneezing; Dick Cheney Lie Count; Governor Bill Richardson; Late Show Fun Facts; Alan Kalter's Guide to the Inauguration; and a top ten list.

Episode 70 - Kate Winslet, Marv Albert

First Aired: January. 08,2009

Kate Winslet; and Marv Albert. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Front Page of the New York Post; Regis in High-Def; and a Top Ten List.

Episode 69 - Ricky Gervais, Rose Byrne, Okkervil River

First Aired: January. 07,2009

Ricky Gervais; Rose Byrne; and Okkervil River. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Ball State at the GMAC Bowl; what's popular on the Monkey Channel; the White House lunch; a top ten list; and the guy who was hanging bare-assed from a ski lift.

Episode 68 - Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarley

First Aired: January. 06,2009

Dave delivers a pizza to an audience member, but she's too excited to eat it; Dave reads the "Top Ten Questions"; Kevin James plugs Paul Blart: Mall Cop and discusses his weight problem; another chat with CBS store employee "Stanley Kronkite" (Johnny Dark); "Squawk Box" host Becky Quick analyzes the Bernie Madoff controversy; Erin McCarley performed "Love, Save the Empty."

Episode 67 - Kate Hudson, Glasvegas

First Aired: January. 05,2009

Kate Hudson; and Glasvegas. PLUS: CNN Clip of the Night; Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Homeland Security USA; Changes in the Late Show 2009; the President defends his record; Regis in high-def; a top ten list; Dave's resolutions; and Biff still celebrating.

Episode 66 - Tracy Morgan, Matt Braunger

First Aired: December. 26,2008

Dave shows a (phony) clip of Larry King interviewing the shoe that was thrown at President Bush; Tracy Morgan jokes about his recent legal troubles; Dave asks Paul about how he spent his Christmas; "MADtv" star Matt Braunger makes his television stand-up debut.

Episode 65 - Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene Love

First Aired: December. 23,2008

Mickey Rourke; Jay Thomas; and Darlene Love. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a sneezing monkey; a top ten list; Holiday Quarterback Challenge; and Paul Shaffer's does Cher's "O Holy Night."

Episode 64 - Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren

First Aired: December. 22,2008

Dustin Hoffman and Todd Rundgren guest. PLUS: An Apology from Bernie Madoff; Coach Mike Singletary; the Bitter Cold Hits the "Today" Show; the Al Qaeda Holiday Party; and a Top Ten List.

Episode 63 - Jerry Seinfeld, Leona Lewis

First Aired: December. 19,2008

Jerry Seinfeld and Leona Lewis are the scheduled guests.

Episode 62 - Will Smith, Of Montreal

First Aired: December. 18,2008

Will Smith and Of Montreal are the scheduled guests.

Episode 61 - Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene

First Aired: December. 17,2008

Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.

Episode 60 - Tom Cruise, Fall Out Boy

First Aired: December. 16,2008

Tom Cruise and Fall Out Boy are the scheduled guests.

Episode 59 - Adam Sandler

First Aired: December. 15,2008

Adam Sandler is the scheduled guest. Plus, a Holiday Toy Demo!

Episode 58 - Meryl Streep, Jeff Altman

First Aired: December. 12,2008

In need of a pick-me-up, Dave repeats the sneezing monkey clip; a bronchitis-stricken Meryl Streep promotes Doubt; Dave's old buddy Jeff Altman does a few impressions.

Episode 57 - Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver

First Aired: December. 11,2008

Sen. John McCain and Bon Iver are the scheduled guests.

Episode 56 - Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, Loudon Wainwright III

First Aired: December. 10,2008

Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, and Loudon Wainwright III are the scheduled guests.

Episode 55 - Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey Johnson

First Aired: December. 09,2008

Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, and Jamey Johnson are the scheduled guests.

Episode 54 - Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, The Duke Spirit

First Aired: December. 08,2008

Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, and The Duke Spirit are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from the Ball State University football team!

Episode 53 - Tom Arnold, Faith Hill

First Aired: November. 28,2008

Bruce Willis promotes the Fun Facts book, declaring the tome "Yippee-ki-larious, mother****er!"; Tom Arnold laments the failure of his third marriage and plugs Gardens of the Night; Dave chats with a grouchy CBS Store employee (Johnny Dark); Faith Hill and the Morgan State University Choir performed "Little Drummer Boy."

Episode 52 - Denis Leary, John Mayer

First Aired: November. 27,2008

Denis Leary and John Mayer are the scheduled guests. Plus, Dave's Mom and the 16th annual pie-guessing contest!

Episode 51 - Teri Hatcher, Ludacris

First Aired: November. 26,2008

Teri Hatcher, Ludacris, and T-Pain are the scheduled guests.

Episode 50 - Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.

First Aired: November. 25,2008

Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after President Bush pardoned 14 convicted felons that week, Dave and Alan grant clemency to an audience member; Reese Witherspoon relives her 2005 Oscar win and plugs Four Christmases; Harry Connick Jr. performs "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."

Episode 49 - Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West

First Aired: November. 24,2008

Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.

Episode 48 - James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz

First Aired: November. 21,2008

James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!

Episode 47 - Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond

First Aired: November. 20,2008

Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.

Episode 46 - Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone

First Aired: November. 19,2008

Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!

Episode 45 - Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash

First Aired: November. 18,2008

With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he'll accidentally start an international incident; Lyle the Intern and his pal "Rudy" (Joe Grossman) promote their internet show; Jack Hanna brings out a baby kangaroo, an aardvark, and a macaque; on Day 2 of Tribute Band Week, The Cold Hard Cash Show performed "Folsom Prison Blues."

Episode 44 - Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign

First Aired: November. 17,2008

Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 1 of "Tribute Band Week" with Purple Reign!

Episode 43 - Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger

First Aired: November. 14,2008

A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "Cosby Show" complete series DVD set and comments on the election; The Answer (making their American TV debut) performed "Never Too Late."

Episode 42 - Bruce Willis, Sia

First Aired: November. 13,2008

Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.

Episode 41 - Russell Brand, Charlie Haden

First Aired: November. 12,2008

Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

Episode 40 - Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys

First Aired: November. 11,2008

Dave shows a clip of King Tut's mummy appearing on Maury; NFL superstar Terrell Owens presents the Top Ten; the legendary Don Rickles plugs his new book and riffs on marriage and growing old; Alicia Keys performed "The Thing About Love."

Episode 39 - Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift

First Aired: November. 10,2008

Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.

Episode 38 - Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley

First Aired: November. 07,2008

Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."

Episode 37 - Ben Stiller, Q-Tip

First Aired: November. 06,2008

Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naperville, IL!

Episode 36 - Tom Brokaw, Vera Farmiga

First Aired: November. 05,2008

Dave shares a few thoughts on election night; an audience member panics when he realizes he forgot to vote; Tom Brokaw promotes his best-selling book, "Boom!"; a very pregnant Vera Farmiga plugs The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

Episode 35 - Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky Gervais

First Aired: November. 03,2008

Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten from Ricky Gervais!

Episode 34 - Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel

First Aired: October. 31,2008

Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.

Episode 33 - Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend

First Aired: October. 30,2008

"New Halloween Costumes" include Sarah Palin's passport, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amy Winehouse's hair, and an oversized copy of the Fun Facts book; Cole Hamels of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies reads the Top Ten; John Legend performed "I Love, You Love."

Episode 32 - Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams

First Aired: October. 29,2008

Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled guests.

Episode 31 - Regis Philbin, James Taylor

First Aired: October. 28,2008

Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.

Episode 30 - Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad

First Aired: October. 27,2008

Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.

Episode 29 - Tina Fey, Frank Caliendo, Tim Montana

First Aired: October. 17,2008

Episode 28 - Sen. John McCain, Ne-Yo

First Aired: October. 16,2008

Episode 27 - Martin Short, Marv Albert

First Aired: October. 15,2008

Episode 26 - Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Blues Traveler

First Aired: October. 14,2008

Episode 25 - Sarah Silverman, the Teutuls, Ra Ra Riot

First Aired: October. 13,2008

Episode 24 - Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Lou Reed

First Aired: October. 10,2008

Tonight on "Late Show Green Tips," Chris and Gerard show off their new hybrid; Jeremy Piven discusses winning his third Emmy; Alan has a few words to say to Gov. Sarah Palin; Elizabeth Banks plugs W.; Lou Reed performed "Caroline Says, Part 2."

Episode 23 - Bill Murray, Beck

First Aired: October. 09,2008

Michael Bearden fills in for Paul; a man wanders onstage to get his copy of the Fun Facts book autographed; Bill Murray promotes City of Ember and conducts a town hall debate; Beck performed "Gamma Ray."

Episode 22 - Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy Guy

First Aired: October. 08,2008

Episode 21 - Debra Messing, John Carter, Tegan & Sara

First Aired: October. 07,2008

Dave presents the (fake) opening credits of the second presidential debate, which closely resemble Magnum P.I.; Debra Messing plugs "The Starter Wife" and takes a jab at Sarah Palin; Alan's tour of the Late Show control room is sabotaged; Alianca da Terra founder John Carter discusses the plight of the Amazon rainforest; Tegan and Sara performed "Call It Off."

Episode 20 - Russell Crowe, Sarah Vowell, The Pretenders

First Aired: October. 06,2008

Episode 19 - Brian Williams, Tim Robbins

First Aired: October. 03,2008

Dave comments on the previous night's vice-presidential debate, which is followed by a string of Unfair Edits; NBC anchorman Brian Williams also throws in his two cents; Tim Robbins talks baseball, shares a story about Paul Newman, and plugs City of Ember.

Episode 18 - Calista Flockhart, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams

First Aired: October. 02,2008

Episode 17 - Kate Walsh, Barry Sonnenfeld, Darius Rucker

First Aired: October. 01,2008

Episode 16 - Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

First Aired: September. 30,2008

Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

Episode 15 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger

First Aired: September. 29,2008

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger

Episode 14 - Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio

First Aired: September. 26,2008

Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio

Episode 13 - Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood

First Aired: September. 25,2008

Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood

Episode 12 - Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem

First Aired: September. 24,2008

Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem

Episode 11 - Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen & Tim Reid, Kings of Leon

First Aired: September. 23,2008

Lyle the Intern fails to convince Dave to join his latest scam; Julianne Moore discusses her trip to Brazil and plugs Blindness; Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen do stand-up; Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire."

Episode 10 - Bill Clinton, Chris Rock

First Aired: September. 22,2008

Former President William Jefferson Clinton and Chris Rock are the scheduled guests.

Episode 9 - Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais

First Aired: September. 12,2008

Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Street; Dave reads from the "Late Show Fun Facts" book, in stores next week; in her first LSDL appearance in seven years, Meg Ryan plugs The Women and shares an anecdote about her daughter; Ricky Gervais promotes Ghost Town and describes doing press junkets for the movie.

Episode 8 - Jessica Simpson, Jack Hanna

First Aired: September. 11,2008

Jessica Simpson and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.

Episode 7 - Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James

First Aired: September. 10,2008

Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.

Episode 6 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael Buble

First Aired: September. 09,2008

Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests. Plus, the second annual NASCAR Top Twelve!

Episode 5 - Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman

First Aired: September. 08,2008

Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.

Episode 4 - John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve Earle

First Aired: September. 05,2008

John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.

Episode 3 - Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy

First Aired: September. 04,2008

Following the previous night's acceptance speech, Dave admits to underestimating Gov. Sarah Palin; Andy Kindler makes his last report from the GOP convention in Minneapolis; Robin Williams throws in his two cents on the election; Shannen Doherty plugs the new 90210 and describes surviving the Southern California mudslides; Duffy performed "Warwick Avenue."