Episode 3
Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy
September 4, 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."
Episode 4
John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve Earle
September 5, 2008
John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.
Episode 5
Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman
September 8, 2008
Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.
Episode 6
Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael Buble
September 9, 2008
Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests. Plus, the second annual NASCAR Top Twelve!
Episode 7
Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James
September 10, 2008
Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.
Episode 8
Jessica Simpson, Jack Hanna
September 11, 2008
Jessica Simpson and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.
Episode 9
Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais
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 10
Bill Clinton, Chris Rock
September 22, 2008
Former President William Jefferson Clinton and Chris Rock are the scheduled guests.
Episode 11
Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen & Tim Reid, Kings of Leon
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 12
Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem
September 24, 2008
Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem
Episode 13
Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood
September 25, 2008
Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood
Episode 14
Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio
September 26, 2008
Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio
Episode 15
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger
September 29, 2008
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger
Episode 16
Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
September 30, 2008
Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
Episode 19
Brian Williams, Tim Robbins
October 3, 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 21
Debra Messing, John Carter, Tegan & Sara
October 7, 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 23
Bill Murray, Beck
October 9, 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 24
Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Lou Reed
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 30
Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad
October 27, 2008
Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.
Episode 31
Regis Philbin, James Taylor
October 28, 2008
Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.
Episode 32
Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams
October 29, 2008
Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled guests.
Episode 33
Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend
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 34
Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel
October 31, 2008
Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.
Episode 35
Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky Gervais
November 3, 2008
Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten from Ricky Gervais!
Episode 36
Tom Brokaw, Vera Farmiga
November 5, 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 37
Ben Stiller, Q-Tip
November 6, 2008
Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naperville, IL!
Episode 38
Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley
November 7, 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 39
Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift
November 10, 2008
Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.
Episode 40
Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys
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 41
Russell Brand, Charlie Haden
November 12, 2008
Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
Episode 43
Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger
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 44
Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign
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 45
Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash
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 46
Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone
November 19, 2008
Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!
Episode 47
Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond
November 20, 2008
Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.
Episode 48
James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz
November 21, 2008
James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!
Episode 49
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West
November 24, 2008
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.
Episode 50
Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.
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 51
Teri Hatcher, Ludacris
November 26, 2008
Teri Hatcher, Ludacris, and T-Pain are the scheduled guests.
Episode 52
Denis Leary, John Mayer
November 27, 2008
Denis Leary and John Mayer are the scheduled guests. Plus, Dave's Mom and the 16th annual pie-guessing contest!
Episode 53
Tom Arnold, Faith Hill
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 54
Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, The Duke Spirit
December 8, 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 55
Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey Johnson
December 9, 2008
Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, and Jamey Johnson are the scheduled guests.
Episode 56
Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, Loudon Wainwright III
December 10, 2008
Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, and Loudon Wainwright III are the scheduled guests.
Episode 57
Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver
December 11, 2008
Sen. John McCain and Bon Iver are the scheduled guests.
Episode 58
Meryl Streep, Jeff Altman
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 59
Adam Sandler
December 15, 2008
Adam Sandler is the scheduled guest. Plus, a Holiday Toy Demo!
Episode 60
Tom Cruise, Fall Out Boy
December 16, 2008
Tom Cruise and Fall Out Boy are the scheduled guests.
Episode 61
Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene
December 17, 2008
Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.
Episode 62
Will Smith, Of Montreal
December 18, 2008
Will Smith and Of Montreal are the scheduled guests.
Episode 63
Jerry Seinfeld, Leona Lewis
December 19, 2008
Jerry Seinfeld and Leona Lewis are the scheduled guests.
Episode 64
Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren
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 65
Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene Love
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 66
Tracy Morgan, Matt Braunger
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 67
Kate Hudson, Glasvegas
January 5, 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 68
Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarley
January 6, 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 69
Ricky Gervais, Rose Byrne, Okkervil River
January 7, 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 70
Kate Winslet, Marv Albert
January 8, 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 71
Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman
January 9, 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 72
Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi
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 73
Salma Hayek, Jimmie Walker
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 74
Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers Band
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 75
Kyra Sedgwick, Gwen Ifill
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 76
Zach Braff, Arj Barker, The Airborne Toxic Event
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 85
Isla Fisher, extreme fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson and Gary Louris, a Top Ten List presented by Lil' Wayne
February 5, 2009
Episode 87
Naomi Watts, Danny McBride, 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover reveal
February 9, 2009
Episode 88
The crew of US Airways "Miracle On The Hudson" Flight 1549, Heartless Bastards
February 10, 2009
Episode 92
Ellen Pompeo, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, Willie Nelson with Asleep at the Wheel
February 16, 2009
Episode 100
Jon Stewart, U2, a Top Ten List featuring 10 Team USA members from the World Baseball Classic
March 5, 2009
Jon Stewart is scheduled to appear. Plus, Day 4 of U2 Week!
Episode 110
Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi, a Top Ten List presented by Owen Wilson
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 111
David Spade, Richard Zoglin, David Sanborn and Sam Moore
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 115
Seth Rogen, Tom Dreesen, Adele
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 120
Zac Efron, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, A.C. Newman with Nicole Atkins
April 13, 2009
Episode 130
Matthew Fox, Carol Leifer, the All-American Rejects, a Top Ten List presented by Matthew Stafford
April 27, 2009
Episode 138
Norm MacDonald, a Top Ten List presented by Leonard Nimoy, Animal Collective
May 7, 2009
Episode 143
Kid Scientists, Teri Hatcher, Rick Ross with Magazeen, a Top Ten List presented by Ron Howard
May 14, 2009
Episode 157
Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash
June 10, 2009
Episode 158
Denzel Washington, the Jonas Brothers, a Top Ten List with Regis Philbin
June 11, 2009
Episode 163
Danny DeVito, Bear Grylls, Phoenix
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 164
Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Cera, the Sounds
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 165
Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Iggy Pop & the Brighton Port Authority
June 22, 2009
Episode 166
Sandra Day O'Connor, MSTRKRFT with John Legend, a Top Ten List presented by Lucas Glover
June 23, 2009
Episode 170
Serena Williams, Hayden Panettiere, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
July 6, 2009
Episode 173
Daniel Radcliffe, Veronika Part, Levon Helm, a Top Ten List presented by Bruno
July 9, 2009
Episode 181
Kevin Spacey, Jesse James, the Flatlanders, a Top Ten List presented by Stewart Cink
July 21, 2009
Episode 185
Eric Bana, Dave Matthews Band, a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox star Mark Buehrle
July 27, 2009
Episode 188
Adam Sandler, Cage the Elephant
July 30, 2009
Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, and Robert Cray are the scheduled guests.
Episode 191
Donald Trump, Diane Kruger, Billy Currington, a Top Ten List presented by Britney Spears
August 18, 2009