Episode 78
Lady Gaga, Eric Stonestreet, The Vaccines
May 23, 2011
Dave welcomes musician Lady Gaga, actor Eric Stonestreet and the Vaccines perform.
Episode 6
Bill Cosby, a Top Ten List presented by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, the Black Keys
January 10, 2011
Episode 26
S.I. Swimsuit Cover Reveal & Top 10, Tom Brokaw, Theophilus London
February 14, 2011
Tom Brokaw, a Top Ten List presented by 10 "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit models, Theophilus London
Episode 27
Forest Whitaker, S.I. Swimsuit Cover Model Irina, Josh Groban, Top Ten with Joy Philbin
February 15, 2011
Episode 48
Norm Macdonald, CC Sabathia, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones and Wynton Marsalis
March 30, 2011
Episode 55
Courteney Cox, Aziz Ansari, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
April 13, 2011
Episode 61
Dr. Phil McGraw, Chris Hemsworth, Broadway musical "Catch Me If You Can"
April 28, 2011
Episode 65
Betty White, Rick Harrison, Morning Teleportation
May 4, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Betty White, reality-TV star Rick Harrison and Morning Teleportation performs.
Episode 67
Bill Murray, ''The Human Fuse'' Brian Miser, Brother
May 6, 2011
Bill Murray, "The Human Fuse" Brian Miser, Brother
Episode 72
Joan Rivers, Nick Griffin, Okkervil River
May 13, 2011
Dave welcomes comedian Joan Rivers, comic Nick Griffin and Okkervil River performs.
Episode 73
Julianna Margulies, Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by Christina Aguilera, White Lies
May 16, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Julianna Margulies from CBS's "The Good Wife," talk show host Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by singer Christina Aguilera and White Lies perform.
Episode 74
Martin Short, Melissa McCarthy, Tinie Tempah
May 17, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Martin Short, actress Melissa McCarthy from CBS's "Mike & Molly" and Tinie Tempah performs.
Episode 75
Keith Olbermann, Julie Bowen, Ben Harper
May 18, 2011
Dave welcomes TV host Keith Olbermann, actress Julie Bowen and Ben Harper performs.
Episode 76
Kelly Ripa, Jennifer Lawrence, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
May 19, 2011
Dave welcomes Kelly Ripa, X-Men's Jennifer Lawrence and the cast of the Broadway's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Plus: What Would Chris Rock Do?
Episode 77
Tracy Morgan, Jake Johannsen, The Airborne Toxic Event
May 20, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, comic Jake Johannsen and The Airborne Toxic Event performs.
Episode 78
Lady Gaga, Eric Stonestreet, The Vaccines
May 23, 2011
Dave welcomes musician Lady Gaga, actor Eric Stonestreet and the Vaccines perform.
Episode 79
Ewan McGregor, Scott Pelley, Brad Paisley
May 24, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Ewan McGregor, CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley and Brad Paisley performs.
Episode 80
Piedmont Bird Callers, Kevin Bacon, Augustana
May 25, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Piedmont Bird Callers perform, a top ten list presented by U S Armed Forces personnel and Augustana performs.
Episode 81
Ray Romano, Reese Waters, Arctic Monkeys
May 26, 2011
Dave welcomes Actor Ray Romano, comedian Reese Waters and Arctic Monkeys perform.
Episode 82
Meredith Vieira, Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, Drum Solo Week kicks off with Anton Fig
June 6, 2011
Episode 84
Jon Cryer, Rachel Maddow, Roy Haynes
June 8, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jon Cryer from CBS' "Two and a Half Men," journalist Rachel Maddow and drummer Roy Haynes performs.
Episode 85
Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, Neil Peart
June 9, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Neil Patrick Harris of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," comic Mike Birbiglia and drummer Neil Peart performs.
Episode 86
Adm. Michael Mullen, Top Ten by Betty White, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
June 13, 2011
Dave welcomes Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, A top-ten List presented by Betty White and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears perform.
Episode 87
Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and the cast of the Broadway musical Anything Goes
June 14, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and a performance from the cast of the Broadway musical "Anything Goes."
Episode 88
Jim Carrey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Todd Rundgren
June 15, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jim Carrey, actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and a Top Ten list presented by the 2011 NBA Champions, The Dallas Mavericks.
Episode 89
Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, Jennifer Hudson
June 16, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton and Jennifer Hudson performs.
Episode 91
Jason Bateman, Amy Sedaris, Top Ten by Keith Olbermann, Drive-By Truckers
June 21, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jason Bateman, actress Amy Sedaris, musical guests Drive-By Truckers and a "Top Ten" List presented by Keith Olbermann.
Episode 92
Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, Beady Eye
June 22, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, musical guests Beady Eye and a "Top Ten" list presented by musician Justin Bieber.
Episode 93
Jason Segel, horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, Noah and the Whale
June 23, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," horse whisperer Buck Brannaman and musical guests Noah and the Whale.
Episode 94
Shia LaBeouf, Bert Kreischer, Dawes
June 27, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Shia LaBeouf, comedian/reality series star Bert Kreischer and musical guest Dawes. TV legend Henry Winkler joins Dave and Paul as celebrity judge for "Is This Anything?"
Episode 95
Tom Hanks, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys
June 28, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest Sleepy Man Banjo Boys.
Episode 96
Patrick Dempsey, Erica Hill, Marty Stuart
June 29, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Patrick Dempsey, CBS News' "The Early Show" Anchor Erica Hill and musical guest Marty Stuart.
Episode 97
Julia Roberts, Cake
June 30, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Julia Roberts and musical guest Cake. Top Ten Reasons I, Dave Letterman, Am Proud To Be An American. How well does Julia Roberts know her "Larry Crowne" co-star Tom Hanks?
Episode 98
Emma Watson, George Lopez, Incubus
July 11, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Emma Watson, comedian/talk show host George Lopez and musical guest Incubus.
Episode 99
Roseanne Barr, Tom Felton, Blake Shelton
July 12, 2011
Dave welcomes comedian Roseanne Barr, actor Tom Felton and musical guest Blake Shelton.
Episode 100
Ryan Gosling, Gomez
July 13, 2011
Dave participates in a Summer Toy Demo and welcomes actor Ryan Gosling and musical guest Gomez.
Episode 101
Kyra Sedgwick, Tim Harmston, Nikki Jean
July 14, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Kyra Sedgwick, a Top Ten List presented by "Captain America" star Chris Evans, comedian Tim Harmston and musical guest Nikki Jean.
Episode 103
Steve Carell, Hope Solo and Abby Wambach, The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band
July 19, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Steve Carell, U.S. women's soccer stars Hope Solo and Abby Wambach and musical guests The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band.
Episode 104
Jeremy Piven, Captain Luis Montalvan, Cee-Lo Green
July 20, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jeremy Piven, author Captain Luis Montalvan and musical guest Cee Lo Green.
Episode 105
Harrison Ford, Porcelain Black
July 21, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Harrison Ford and musical guests Porcelain Black.
Episode 106
Brian Williams, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band
July 25, 2011
Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical guest Tim Robbins & The Rogue Gallery Band.
Episode 107
Julianne Moore, Johnny Galecki, Tanner Foust, Eels
July 26, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Johnny Galecki from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," musical guest Eels and an X Games stunt on 53rd Street with Tanner Foust.
Episode 108
Craig Ferguson, Connie Britton, Anna Calvi
July 27, 2011
Dave welcomes Craig Ferguson, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," actress Connie Britton and musical guest Anna Calvi.
Episode 109
Kirstie Alley, Louis C.K., Fountains of Wayne
July 28, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Kirstie Alley, comedian Louis CK and musical guests Fountains of Wayne.
Episode 110
James Franco, Dianna Agron, Christina Perri
August 1, 2011
How cool are the special effects in the new Planet of the Apes movie? Check it out. The Glee star has broken her nose not once, but twice. Find out how she did it. Christina Perri performing "Arms" from her new CD release, "Lovestrong."
Episode 111
Ricky Gervais, Cat Deeley, Explosions in the Sky
August 2, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, television host Cat Deeley, musical guest Explosions in the Sky and a Top Ten List presented by Julie Chen, host of CBS's "Big Brother" and "The Talk".
Episode 112
Emma Stone, Alan Mulally, Sallie Ford
August 3, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Emma Stone, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally and musical guest Sallie Ford.
Episode 113
Colin Farrell, Christopher Ferguson, Typhoon
August 4, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Colin Farrell, NASA astronaut Christopher Ferguson and musical guest Typhoon.
Episode 114
Denis Leary, Elizabeth Cook, Drum Solo Week II kicks off with Tony Royster Jr.
August 22, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Dennis Leary, radio show host and singer Elizabeth Cook, and drum solo by Tony Royster Jr.
Episode 115
Rachel Maddow, Rose Byrne, Gavin Harrison
August 23, 2011
Dave welcomes talk show host Rachel Maddow and actress Rose Byrne also a drum solo by Gavin Harrison.
Episode 116
Ashton Kutcher, Rafael Nadal, Stewart Copeland
August 24, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Ashton Kutcher, star of the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men" and tennis star Rafael Nadal also a drum solo by Stewart Copeland.
Episode 117
Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Dennis Chambers
August 25, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Paul Rudd and comedian Bill Burr also a drum solo by Dennis Chambers.
Episode 118
Jason Sudeikis, Bettina Luescher, St. Vincent
August 29, 2011
From Saturday Night Live, Jason Sudeikis promotes his movie "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy" Bettina Luescher, World Food Programme Chief Spokesperson for North America St. Vincent - Lead Singer Annie Clark and St. Vincent performs ‘Cruel’, a new track from their upcoming album Strange Mercy.
Episode 119
Alec Baldwin, Joe Namath, Lenny Kravitz
August 30, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin, New York Jets legend, Joe Namath and musical guest Lenny Kravitz.
Episode 120
David Arquette, Aubrey Plaza, Thurston Moore
August 31, 2011
Dave welcomes David Arquette, who can currently be seen on 'Dancing with the Stars', Aubrey Plaza, who plays April Ludgate in the TV's 'Parks and Recreation', and Thurston Moore, lead singer of the iconic Sonic Youth for over 30 years, plays a track from his new album "Demolished Thoughts", produced by Beck.
Episode 121
Julianna Margulies, Joe Wong, Lady Antebellum
September 1, 2011
Kids say the darnedest things: find out what happened when Julianna Margulies' 3 year-old son saw her getting dressed. Joe Wong performs stand-up on the "Late Show" on September 1, 2011.
Episode 122
Kim, Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian, Michael Emerson, The Jim Jones Revue
September 6, 2011
Dave welcomes reality television stars Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, actor Michael Emerson from the new CBS drama series "Person Of Interest" and musical guest The Jim Jones Revue.
Episode 124
Michael J. Fox, Top Ten by the cast of Two and a Half Men, Jim McDonald, John Doe
September 8, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Michael J. Fox, a Top Ten List presented by Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones from the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men", comedian Jim McDonald and musical guest John Doe.
Episode 125
Dr. Jill Biden, Ted Danson
September 19, 2011
Dave welcomes Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and actor Ted Danson from the CBS drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".
Episode 126
Jonah Hill, Paula Abdul, Coldplay
September 20, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, reality show judge Paula Abdul and musical guest Coldplay.
Episode 127
Taylor Lautner, Minka Kelly, Wilco
September 21, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Taylor Lautner, actress Minka Kelly and musical guest Wilco.
Episode 128
Sergeant Dakota Meyer, Sofia Vergara, Chris Cornell
September 22, 2011
Dave welcomes Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Dakota Meyer, actress Sofia Vergara and musical guest Chris Cornell.
Episode 129
Nathan Fillion, Larry Miller, The Jayhawks
September 23, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Nathan Fillion, comedian Larry Miller and musical guest Jayhawks.
Episode 130
Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery, Fleet Foxes
September 26, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery from the new CBS drama series "Unforgettable" and musical guest Fleet Foxes.
Episode 131
Jack Hanna, Anna Faris
September 27, 2011
Dave welcomes "Jungle" Jack Hanna and "What's Your Number?" star Anna Faris.
Episode 132
Anderson Cooper, Nick Offerman, The Knux
September 28, 2011
Dave welcomes talk show host Anderson Cooper, actor Nick Offerman and musical guest The Knux.
Episode 133
Kaley Cuoco, Skipper Bivins & Trent Jackson, Death Cab for Cutie
September 29, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory", "Hillbilly Handfishin's" Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson and musical guest Death Cab for Cutie.
Episode 134
Samuel L. Jackson, Karen Rontowski, Anne-Sophie Mutter
September 30, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, comedian Karen Rontowski and musical guest Anne-Sophie Mutter.
Episode 135
Brian Williams, Sting
October 3, 2011
Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical Sting.
Episode 136
Hugh Jackman, Sean Young, Feist
October 4, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, actress Sean Young and musical guest Feist.
Episode 137
George Clooney, Mastodon
October 5, 2011
Dave welcomes actor George Clooney and musical guest Mastodon.
Episode 138
Caroline Kennedy, dock diving dogs, The Joy Formidable
October 6, 2011
Dave welcomes author Caroline Kennedy, diving dogs and musical guest The Joy Formidable.
Episode 139
Bryan Cranston, Jeff Altman, Garland Jeffreys
October 7, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, comedian Jeff Altman and musical guest Garland Jeffreys.
Episode 140
Tracy Morgan, Mike Golic & Mike Greenburg, Mates of State
October 10, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, sportscasters Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic and musical guest Mates of State.
Episode 141
Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, Hunter Hayes
October 11, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, who saved a young boy's life, and musical guest Hunter Hayes.
Episode 142
Bill Clinton, Deer Tick
October 12, 2011
Dave welcomes former President Bill Clinton and musical guest Deer Tick.
Episode 143
Bill O'Reilly, Martina McBride
October 13, 2011
Dave welcomes talk show host/author Bill O'Reilly and musical guest Martina McBride.
Episode 144
Artie Lange, Eddie Brill, Beirut
October 14, 2011
Dave welcomes comedian/radio host Artie Lange and comedian Eddie Brill and musical guest Beirut.
Episode 145
Salma Hayek, Keith Olbermann, Jane's Addiction
October 24, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Selma Hayek, talk show host Keith Olbermann and musical guest Jane's Addiction.
Episode 146
Eddie Murphy, Jane Levy, Mayer Hawthorne
October 25, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Eddie Murphy, actress Jane Levy and musical guest Mayer Hawthorne.
Episode 147
Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Esposito, The Civil Wars
October 26, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Justin Timberlake, actress Jennifer Esposito and musical guest The Civil Wars.
Episode 148
Johnny Depp, Foster the People
October 27, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Johnny Depp and musical guest Foster The People.
Episode 149
Tom Brokaw, Myq Kaplan, The Head & The Heart
October 28, 2011
Dave welcomes news anchor Tom Brokaw, comedian Myq Kaplan, and musical guest The Head & The Heart.
Episode 153
Mark Harmon, Mike Judge, Top Ten by Matt Lauer, Eli Young Band
November 3, 2011
"Beavis & Butt-Head" creator Mike Judge entertains with a dialogue and voices from a recent episode.
Episode 154
Bill Cosby, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
November 4, 2011
Dave welcomes comedian Bill Cosby and musical guest Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.
Episode 155
Melissa McCarthy, Anthony Bourdain, Joan Baez & Kris Kristofferson
November 7, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy from the CBS comedy series "Mike & Molly," chef Anthony Bourdain, and musical guests Joan Baez and Kris Kristofferson.
Episode 156
Robert Pattinson, Annie Leibovitz, David Crosby and Graham Nash
November 8, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Robert Pattinson, photographer Annie Leibovitz, and musical guests David Crosby and Graham Nash.
Episode 157
Adam Sandler, Peter Gabriel
November 9, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Adam Sandler and musical guest Peter Gabriel.
Episode 158
Stupid Humans Tricks, Katie Holmes, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
November 10, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Katie Holmes, musical guest Noel Ghallager's High Flying Birds, and a Top Ten List presented by Texas Governor Rick Perry. Also, Stupid Humans Tricks.
Episode 159
Steve Martin, Felicity Jones, Lonesome River Band feat. Steve Martin
November 11, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Steve Martin and actress Felicity Jones.
Episode 160
Jason Segel, Jamie Oliver, The Kooks
November 14, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jason Segal from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," chef Jamie Oliver, and musical guest The Kooks.
Episode 161
Bill Maher, Nikki Reed, Foo Fighters feat. Joan Jet
November 15, 2011
Dave welcomes comedian/talk show host Bill Maher, actress Nikki Reed, and musical guests Foo Fighters featuring Joan Jet.
Episode 162
Jerry Seinfeld, Lykke Li
November 16, 2011
Dave welcomes comedian Jerry Seinfeld and musical guest Lykke Li.
Episode 163
Regis Philbin, John Fogerty
November 17, 2011
Dave welcomes talk show host Regis Philbin and musical guest John Fogerty. See what happens when Regis Philbin takes a ride on his retirement gift from Dave, a new Vespa.
Episode 164
Herman Cain, Grouplove
November 18, 2011
Dave welcomes republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, and musical guest Grouplove.
Episode 165
Andy Kindler, Ty Burrell, Gayle King, Needtobreathe
November 21, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Ty Burrell, CBS News' Gayle King, and musical guest Needtobreath. Andy hangs out with the guys from American Pickers. Top Ten Other Articles In The Al Qaeda Magazine. What does the "Modern Family" star's family think about him being named one of People's Sexiest Men? The star of CBS' new morning show talks about her new co-star and her old friend Oprah.
Episode 166
Amy Sedaris, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Sondre Lerche
November 22, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Amy Sedaris, radio host Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, and musical guest Sondre Lerche.
Episode 167
Justin Bieber, Brian Regan, FreeSol
November 23, 2011
Dave welcomes musician Justin Bieber, comedian Brian Regan, and musical guest Freesol. Top Ten Signs You Ate Too Much At Thanksgiving Dinner. The pop star talks about the paternity case and his DNA test.
Episode 168
Jonah Hill, Kristen Johnston, Ryan Adams
December 5, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, actress Kristen Johnston, and musical guest Ryan Adams. Do all celebrities know each other? Jonah's mom thinks so. Kristen tells Dave about her drug problem.
Episode 169
Matt Damon, Shelby Lynne
December 6, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Matt Damon and musical guest Shelby Lynne. Rupert Jee selects a fan to pose with Dave for their 2011 holiday card. Top Ten Ways the Super Earth Is Different From Earth. Matt Damon tells of someone who didn't want their photo with him. Plus: Matt and Dave pose for their holiday card. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs "Revelation Road."
Episode 170
Jessica Biel, Tom Dreesen, The Black Keys
December 7, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Jessica Biel, comedian Tom Dreesen, and musical guest The Black Keys. Top Ten Messages Left On Rod Blagojevich's Answering Machine. There are a ton of big stars in "New Year's Eve," but did Jessica actually meet any of them? The Black Keys play their hit song 'Gold On The Ceiling' off their new album El Camino.
Episode 171
Charlize Theron, Kevin Nealon, Blitzen Trapper
December 8, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Charlize Theron, comedian Kevin Nealon, and musical guest Blitzen Trapper. Top Ten Signs Your Local News Team Is Drunk. Down and dirty trains that go backwards for seven hours? "Young Adult" star Charlize Theron tells Dave about her recent trip through Spain. Former "SNL" cast member Kevin Nealon recalls meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger for a "Hans and Franz" skit. Blitzen Trapper performing "Might Find It Cheap" from their album, "American Goldwing."
Episode 172
David Duchovny, Comedian Hugh Fink, Young Jeezy
December 9, 2011
Dave welcomes comic Hugh Fink and musical guest Young Jeezy. Top Ten Signs You're At A Bad Mall. He went to meditate, but all David got was a big pile of horsesh**. Hugh performs stand-up.
Episode 173
Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, Top Ten by the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III
December 12, 2011
Dave welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk", and a Top Ten List presented by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. Top Ten Thoughts That Went Through Robert Griffin III's Mind When He Won The Heisman Trophy. Scarlett and Dave talk about the naked photos that were hacked from her phone. Now that she's moved to LA, Julie finds New York City much more charming than before.
Episode 174
Barbara Walters, Bill Hader, Wild Flag
December 13, 2011
Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Barbara Walters, actor/comedian Bill Hader, and musical guest Wild Flag. Top Ten Signs the Candidates Have Debate Fatigue. Dave knows the identity of Barbara Walters' most fascinating person of the year, but will he keep it a mystery? Bill Hader recounts a family ski trip where Dad took the wrong trail. Wild Flag makes their network television debut with the song "Romance" from their self-titled CD.
Episode 175
Robert Downey Jr., Rooney Mara
December 14, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr. and actress Rooney Mara. Top Ten Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Demands For Returning Our Drone. From alpacas to kitties, Robert runs down the list of animals on his family farm. Rooney talks about how hard it was to shake her "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" character. The "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" star gets wasted to get the role.
Episode 176
Tom Hanks, My Morning Jacket
December 15, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest My Morning Jacket. He's brought his own mistletoe! Tom Hanks shares an intimate Christmas greeting with Dave's viewers. Don't miss the excitement as Tom Hanks unveils the trailer for his new Pop Tart HBO mini-series. My Morning Jacket performs "Outta My System" from their new release, "Circuital".
Episode 177
Jude Law, Bob Sarlatte, Gary Clark Jr.
December 16, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jude Law, comedian Bob Sarlatte and musical guest Gary Clark Jr. Jude Law recalls the last night of a stage production when fake booze was replaced with the real deal. The multi-talented singer-songwriter from Texas performs "Bright Lights" from his debut EP.
Episode 178
Tom Cruise, Anthony Hamilton, Top Ten by Mitt Romney
December 19, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Tom Cruise and musical guest Anthony Hamilton. Featuring a Top Ten List presented by former Governor Mitt Romney.
Episode 181
Anderson Cooper, Lindsey Vonn, Childish Gambino
December 22, 2011
Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Anderson Cooper, Olympic skiing champion Lindsey Vonn, and musical guest Childish Gambino.
Episode 182
Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce, Darlene Love
December 23, 2011
Dave welcomes actor Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce and musical guest Darlene Love.