Houston Astros pitcher (and 2006 NLCS MVP) Roy Oswalt presents the Top Ten; with a little help from Dave, Madonna rides a horse for the first time since a much-publicized incident two months earlier; Melissa Etheridge performs "I Run For Life."

Episode 352005-10-21

Show #2448

Gavin MacLeod (in full Captain Steubing regalia) makes a few football prognostications; Al Franken promotes his new book; Al Green performs "Everything's Okay."

Episode 362005-10-24

Show #2449

No episode overview available.

Episode 372005-10-25

Show #2450

Uma Thurman and Rachel Ray appear on tonights show.

Episode 382005-10-26

Show #2451

No episode overview available.

Episode 392005-11-03

Show #2452

No episode overview available.

Episode 402005-11-04

Show #2453

No episode overview available.

Episode 412005-11-07

Jennifer Aniston, 50 Cent

No episode overview available.

Episode 422005-11-08

Matthew Broderick, Teri Garr

No episode overview available.

Episode 432005-11-09

Kelly Ripa, Hilary Duff

No episode overview available.

Episode 442005-11-10

Steve Martin, the Teutul family from "American Chopper"

During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a couple of film extras; Michael Sessions (the 18-year-old mayor of Hillside, Michigan) presents the Top Ten; Steve Martin sings with a choir and rides a motorcycle built by the Teutel boys.

Episode 452005-11-11

Ted Koppel, Jim Gaffigan, Trey Anastasio

No episode overview available.

Episode 462005-11-14

Kid scientists, John Cusack

No episode overview available.

Episode 472005-11-15

Joaquin Phoenix, Trisha Yearwood

Over at Hello Deli, a lady from Des Moines, Iowa correctly guesses that Rupert is singing a Toby Keith song; Joaquin Phoenix promotes Walk The Line; Trisha Yearwood performed "Trying to Love You."

Episode 482005-11-16

Ellen DeGeneres, Brad Paisley

No episode overview available.

Episode 492005-11-17

Howard Stern, Pharrell Williams

No episode overview available.

Episode 502005-11-18

Sen. John McCain, Carla Gugino

No episode overview available.

Episode 512005-11-21

George Clooney, Ashlee Simpson

Dave shocks the audience with the news that Oprah Winfrey will be a guest on the show a week from Thursday; Biff undergoes Lasek eye surgery; George Clooney promotes "Syriana."

Episode 522005-11-22

Dennis Quaid, Donovan McNabb

No episode overview available.

Episode 532005-11-23

Stupid Pet Tricks, Claire Danes, Big Boi

President Bush drops by the theater but somehow gets himself locked out; in honor of Oprah's appearance next week, Dave gives everyone in the audience free vodka and Lipitor; throughout the night, Professor Robert Mundell tells Rodney Dangerfield jokes; Alan abruptly starts singing The Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps."

Episode 542005-11-24

Megan Mullally, John Mayer Trio

No episode overview available.

Episode 552005-11-25

John Malkovich, NASCAR Nextel Cup winner, Jim Gaffigan

Johnny Dark tries to sell Dave a 18-pound lobster; John Malkovich shares an amusing anecdote about his mother; race-car driver Tony Stewart plays "Joe Gibbs or Monkey?"

Episode 562005-11-28

Stupid Human Tricks, Amanda Peet

Dave orders some decaf coffee from Starbucks; Dave reveals the giant Oprah photo in the backdrop again, then puts a much smaller photo of Regis right next to it; Amanda Peet promotes Syriana; The Darkness perform "Is It Just Me?"

Episode 572005-11-29

Regis Philbin, Colin Hanks

No episode overview available.

Episode 582005-11-30

Charlize Theron, Maureen Dowd

No episode overview available.

Episode 592005-12-01

Oprah Winfrey, Bonnie Raitt

No episode overview available.

Episode 602005-12-02

Rodeo champion Billy Etbauer

No episode overview available.

Episode 612005-12-12

Jack Black, Reggie Bush, Sinead O'Connor

No episode overview available.

Episode 622005-12-13

Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon

No episode overview available.

Episode 632005-12-14

Stephen Colbert, Aqualung

Dave participates in a Holiday toy demonstration; Biff tells "It's so cold..." jokes; Aqualung performs "Brighter Than Sunshine."

Episode 642005-12-15

Alec Baldwin, Shakira

No episode overview available.

Episode 652005-12-16

Dr. Phil McGraw, Bill Scheft

No episode overview available.

Episode 662005-12-19

Jim Carrey, We Are Scientists

No episode overview available.

Episode 672005-12-20

Bonnie Hunt, Stephen A. Smith

Tonights guests include Bonnie Hunt and Stephen A. Smith.

Episode 682005-12-21

Nathan Lane, Tom Dreesen

No episode overview available.

Episode 692005-12-22

Jamie Foxx, Andy Kindler

No episode overview available.

Episode 702005-12-23

Rosie Perez, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

No episode overview available.

Episode 712006-01-02

Heather Graham, Fall Out Boy

Dave explains how he ordered Sue Hum to make a cupcake costume just for heck of it; Biff reads a movie review from the newspaper; Heather Graham promotes her new sitcom; Fall Out Boy performs "Dance, Dance."

Episode 722006-01-03

Bill O'Reilly, Eric Bana

Tonights guests include Bill O'Reilly and Eric Bana.

Episode 732006-01-04

Pierce Brosnan, Marv Albert

No episode overview available.

Episode 742006-01-05

Felicity Huffman, David Rakoff, Common

No episode overview available.

Episode 752006-01-06

Amy Sedaris, Dennis Regan, the Temptations

Johnny Dark "celebrates" 39 years as a CBS page; Alan makes predictions for 2006; The Temptations perform "My Girl."

Episode 762006-01-09

Albert Brooks, Kristin Cavallari

The apparent theme of the night is "Love Train"; Albert Brooks sings "Thanks to the Memories" believing that Dave is retiring; "Laguna Beach" star Kristen Cavallari promotes her new reality show.

Episode 772006-01-10

Scarlett Johannsen, Tiki Barber, Imogen Heap

Dave demands that the O'Jays perform "Love Train" on the show; Alan criticizes "Dancing with the Stars," then starts prancing around in a gold shirt; Scarlett Johansson (in her first appearance on the show in eight years) promotes Match Point.

Episode 782006-01-11

Queen Latifah, Bob Sarlatte

No episode overview available.

Episode 792006-01-12

Kiefer Sutherland, Alicia Keys, Andy Samberg

No episode overview available.

Episode 802006-01-13

Tom Cavanagh, Jake Johannsen

No episode overview available.

Episode 812006-01-16

Martin Lawrence, Kari Byron, Matisyahu

Dave laments the Colts' playoff loss and teases with retirement again; Alan's alter ego "Fat Momma Kalter" storms out of the theater; Matisyahu performs "King Without a Crown."

Episode 822006-01-17

Tatum O'Neal, Jeff MacGregor

Dave wears the skin of a roasted chicken on his head; Rupert and the models are subject to a pizza taste test; "Is This Anything?" is revived to Dave's delight; "Leyan Lo" (the new world record-holder for solving a Rubik's Cube) fails to beat his personal best and melts down onstage.

Episode 832006-01-18

Kate Beckinsale, Bob Saget

Tonights guests include Kate Beckinsale and Bob Saget.

Episode 842006-01-19

Cheryl Hines, Anna Nalick, Mike Vanderjagt

No episode overview available.

Episode 852006-01-20

Charles Grodin, Jordana Brewster

A cop from New Jersey pleads the fifth on "Know Your Current Events"; Johnny Dark comments on Dave's heart; Charles Grodin defends his performance in the 1976 remake of King Kong.

Episode 862006-01-23

Anthony Hopkins

No episode overview available.

Episode 872006-01-24

Bernie Mac, Beth Orton

Dave celebrates 2,500 shows at CBS with "Staffer Memories"; a recent graduate from Penn State is invited to ride a taxi pantsless; Dave and Emma Thompson instigate a pie fight.

Episode 882006-01-25

Mischa Barton, Jeff Altman, Wicked Wisdom

Esteban sits in with the band; Jeff Altman shares an amusing story about Johnny Carson; Wicked Wisdom (a band with Jada Pinkett-Smith on lead vocals) performs "Something Inside of Me."

Episode 892006-02-02

Tommy Lee Jones, Anthony Hamilton

No episode overview available.

Episode 902006-02-03

P Diddy, Train

Paul does his "Carnac" homage again during "Stump The Band"; Olympic snowboarder Seth Wescott presents the Top Ten; Pat Farmer drops stale chips and dip onto 53rd Street; Train performed "Cab."

Episode 912006-02-06

Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé

Comedian Andy Kindler reports from Super Bowl XL; Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gets his beard shaved off by Dave and an audience member; Harrison Ford announces that he's in "a bubble of giddiness."

Episode 922006-02-07

Beyonce Knowles, Stephen A. Smith

No episode overview available.

Episode 932006-02-08

Rachel Weisz, Beastie Boys

Biff pretends to report from the Grammys; "Stupid Human Tricks" includes a woman who whistles the theme from The Andy Griffith Show with her toes; The Beastie Boys perform "So What'cha Want" with several audience members holding handheld camcorders.

Episode 942006-02-09

Senator John McCain, Heidi Klum

Tonights guests include Senator John McCain and Heidi Klum.

Episode 952006-02-10

Martha Stewart, Michael Bublé

No episode overview available.

Episode 962006-02-13

Geena Davis, INXS

No episode overview available.

Episode 972006-02-14

Julianne Moore, Randy Jackson, The O'Jays

No episode overview available.

Episode 982006-02-15

Charles Barkley, Catherine Keener

No episode overview available.

Episode 992006-02-16

Jimmy Fallon, Hannah Teter, She Wants Revenge

No episode overview available.

Episode 1002006-02-17

Donald Trump, Bill Burr

No episode overview available.

Episode 1012006-02-20

Marcia Cross, Daytona 500 Winner

No episode overview available.

Episode 1022006-02-21

Matthew Fox, Brian Regan, Broadway's Jersey Boys

No episode overview available.

Episode 1032006-02-22

Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Teutuls

No episode overview available.

Episode 1042006-02-23

Amanda Peet, Jack Hanna

Amanda Peet and Jack Hanna are featured guests plus Peter Griffin of Family Guy presents the Top Ten!

Episode 1052006-02-24

Hugh Laurie, Ne-Yo

Tonights guests include Hugh Laurie and Ne-Yo.

Episode 1062006-02-27

Bruce Willis, The Strokes

Tonights guests include Bruce Willis and The Strokes.

Episode 1072006-02-28

Barbara Walters, Tyler James Williams

No episode overview available.

Episode 1082006-03-01

Sarah Jessica Parker

Declaring that there are "more monkeys than ever," Dave meets the 2006 monkey-calling champions; Chef Giada De Laurentiis makes veal scallops for Dave and Sarah Jessica Parker (but not Paul).

Episode 1092006-03-02

Harry Connick Jr., Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

No episode overview available.

Episode 1102006-03-03

Ricky Gervais, The Subways

Johnny Dark gives a tour of the theater; "Will It Float?" travels to Trump Tower; Ricky Gervais promotes his new children's book; The Subways perform "Rock and Roll Queen."

Episode 1112006-03-06

Emma Thompson, Frank Caliendo, Beth Orton

No episode overview available.

Episode 1122006-03-13

Howard Stern, Carrie Underwood

No episode overview available.

Episode 1132006-03-14

Natalie Portman, Al Franken

No episode overview available.

Episode 1142006-03-15

Vin Diesel, Trey Parker & Matt Stone

No episode overview available.

Episode 1152006-03-20

Denzel Washington, Diablo Cody

No episode overview available.

Episode 1162006-03-21

Marcia Cross, Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins

No episode overview available.

Episode 1172006-03-22

David Spade, Teddy Geiger

No episode overview available.

Episode 1182006-03-27

Sharon Stone, Mark Fainaru-Wada, Lance Williams

No episode overview available.

Episode 1192006-03-28

Ray Romano, Willie Nelson

No episode overview available.

Episode 1202006-03-29

Josh Hartnett, Chris Elliott, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

No episode overview available.

Episode 1212006-03-30

Antonio Banderas, Patrice Oneal, Flaming Lips

Dave promises a box of Explod-O-Pop popcorn to every member of the audience; Liza Minnelli performs "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore" to celebrate her 60th birthday; Al Lubel riffs on voting and anti-depressents.

Episode 1222006-03-31

Liza Minnelli, Al Lubel

No episode overview available.

Episode 1232006-04-10

Billy Crystal, Johnny Damon

No episode overview available.

Episode 1242006-04-11

Geena Davis, Aaron Eckhart, Sonya Kitchell

No episode overview available.

Episode 1252006-04-12

Jason Randal, Mandy Moore, Ben Harper

No episode overview available.

Episode 1262006-04-13

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tyler Perry, Death Cab For Cutie

No episode overview available.

Episode 1272006-04-14

Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, Mary J. Blige

No episode overview available.

Episode 1282006-04-17

Eva Longoria, Barry Sonnenfeld

No episode overview available.

Episode 1292006-04-18

Jane Fonda, Shooter Jennings

No episode overview available.

Episode 1302006-04-19

Craig Furguson, Alexis Bledel, Tom Russell

Dave sits down with fellow talk-show host Craig Furguson. He also talks with Gilmore Girls star Alexis Bledel, and Tom Russell.

Episode 1312006-04-27

Piedmont Bird Callers, Michael Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler

Tonights guests include Keri Russell, Brian and Tina Miser and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Episode 1322006-04-28

Kerri Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Human Cannonball Team

No episode overview available.

Episode 1332006-05-01

Tom Hanks, Kanye West

No episode overview available.

Episode 1342006-05-02

Tom Cruise, Jamie Oliver

No episode overview available.

Episode 1352006-05-03

Rosie Perez, Danica Patrick

No episode overview available.

Episode 1362006-05-04

Julia Roberts, Pearl Jam

No episode overview available.

Episode 1372006-05-05

Vince Vaughn, K.T. Tunstall

No episode overview available.

Episode 1382006-05-08

Derek Jeter, Michelle Monghan, Barnum & Bailey Circus

No episode overview available.

Episode 1392006-05-09

Kurt Russell, The Little Willies

No episode overview available.

Episode 1402006-05-10

Jason Lee, Jack Hanna

No episode overview available.

Episode 1412006-05-11

Teri Hatcher, Tom Dreesen, Michel Lauziere

No episode overview available.

Episode 1422006-05-12

Edie Falco, Pete Correale, Van Hunt

No episode overview available.

Episode 1432006-05-15

Kid Scientists, William Shatner, Angels & Airwaves

Dave orders a reluctant Rupert to eat at Ranch 1; "True Tales of the Late Show Interns" expose the dark underbelly of the show's goings-on backstage; Debra Messing discusses childrearing.

Episode 1442006-05-16

Debra Messing, Chris Russo

Dave previews some of the new TV shows premiring in the fall; Bruce Willis tries to hold his breath underwater for nine minutes; Goldfrapp performed "Lost Cause."

Episode 1452006-05-17

Bruce Willis, Goldfrapp

Tonights guests include Rebecca Romijn from "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" and The Eagles of Death Metal.

Episode 1462006-05-18

Stupid Pet Tricks, Rebecca Romijn, Eagles of Death Metal

Tonight's guests include Jennifer Garner from "Alias" and Mary Cheney (author of "Now It's My Turn").

Episode 1472006-05-19

Jennifer Garner, Harry Hill

Several staffers give advice to college graduates; Martha Stewart finally opens up to Dave about prison life, Criss Angel falls into a woodchipper and survives; the Dixie Chicks performed "Not Ready To Make Nice."

Episode 1482006-05-22

Martha Stewart, Dixie Chicks, Criss Angel

Dave sends Rupert into the nearby Jamba Juice; Martin Short sings the virtues of the NSA; Biff comments on the Barry Bonds controversy; James Blunt performed "High."

Episode 1492006-05-23

Martin Short, James Blunt

Dave reveals the hot new toys for Christmas (seven months early); Jennifer Aniston dodges questions about her relationship with Vince Vaughn; Rob Zombie performs "America Witch."

Episode 1502006-05-24

Jennifer Aniston, Rob Zombie

Several naval officers participate in "Stump the Band"; tonight's "Immigrant Success Stories" segment fails to give a through profile to Dr. Henry Kissinger; Dave and Jesse James discuss welding.

Episode 1512006-05-25

Halle Berry, Harold Perrineau, Jesse James

No episode overview available.

Episode 1522006-05-26

Bill Maher, Rita Wilson

No episode overview available.

Episode 1532006-06-05

Lindsay Lohan, Sam Hornish Jr.

No episode overview available.

Episode 1542006-06-06

Bonnie Hunt, Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint

No episode overview available.

Episode 1552006-06-07

Kyra Sedgwick, Al Franken

No episode overview available.

Episode 1562006-06-08

Meredith Vieira, Jeremy Piven, My Morning Jacket

No episode overview available.

Episode 1572006-06-09

Michael Keaton, Wolfmother

No episode overview available.

Episode 1582006-06-12

Paris Hilton, Will Shortz

No episode overview available.

Episode 1592006-06-13

Tim Russert, Cat Power

No episode overview available.

Episode 1602006-06-14

Stephen Colbert, Mark Cuban, Neko Case

No episode overview available.

Episode 1612006-06-15

Sandra Bullock, Widespread Panic

Iraqi terrorist Abu Hamza Al-Muhajir is spotted in the audience; Robert Duvall discusses some of the movies he has appeared in and his wife�s family in Argentina; Sonic Youth performed "Incinerate."

Episode 1622006-06-16

Robert Duvall, Tommy Tiernan, Sonic Youth

No episode overview available.

Episode 1632006-06-19

Adam Sandler, Julie Chen

No episode overview available.

Episode 1642006-06-20

Nicole Richie, Brandon Routh

No episode overview available.

Episode 1652006-06-21

Dwyane Wade, Amy Sedaris, Morningwood

No episode overview available.

Episode 1662006-06-22

Meryl Streep, Yellowcard

For the first time in several years, Dave asks Steph/Monty to imitate her ex-boyfriend's dancing abilities; Al Gore discusses global warming and the current state of American politics; Rock Kills Kid performed "Paralyzed."

Episode 1672006-06-23

Al Gore, Rock Kills Kid

Sue Hum walks towards a camera onstage for the sole purpose of applying lipstick; Kevin Spacey shares an amusing anecdote about Courtney Love and Peter O'Toole; The Streets perform "When You Wasn't Famous."

Episode 1682006-06-26

Kevin Spacey, The Streets

No episode overview available.

Episode 1692006-06-27

Anne Hathaway, Jim Gaffigan, Dashboard Confessional

The Family Feud board is resurrected; Dave observes film footage of a monkey undergoing a root canal; Fred Willard tells a dirty joke; Martha Wainwright performed Leonard Cohen's "Tower of Song."

Episode 1702006-06-28

Robert Downey Jr., Fred Willard, Martha Wainwright

No episode overview available.

Episode 1712006-06-29

Johnny Depp, Broken Social Scene

Dave shows a photo of The Doors in response to a pre-show audience question; Tom Brokaw plugs his new book; Paul Simon performs "Outrageous."

Episode 1722006-06-30

Tom Brokaw, Paul Simon

No episode overview available.

Episode 1732006-07-10

John Witherspoon, The Fray

No episode overview available.

Episode 1742006-07-11

Paul Reubens, Yunjin Kim, Nelly Furtado

No episode overview available.

Episode 1752006-07-12

Denis Leary, New York Met David Wright, the Wreckers

No episode overview available.

Episode 1762006-07-13

Luke Wilson, Band of Horses

No episode overview available.

Episode 1772006-07-14

Anderson Cooper, Greg Fitzsimmons

Tonight's guests include Kate Hudson and Patrice O'Neal.

Episode 1782006-07-17

Kate Hudson, Patrice O'Neal

A man on the street showers himself under the Late Show Shower-Cam; in honor of her 85th birthday, Dorothy presents the Top Ten; Bryce Dallas Howard promotes "Lady in the Water."

Episode 1792006-07-18

Regis Philbin, Bryce Dallas Howard

Tonights guests include Uma Thurman and Morgan Spurlock.

Episode 1802006-07-19

Uma Thurman, Morgan Spurlock, egg catchers Brad Freeman and Patrick Breault

Tonight's guests include Martin Short and Pink.

Episode 1812006-07-20

Martin Short, Pink

Sue Hum asks Dave if he could make change for a twenty; the show is interrupted by a phony CBS Special Report; Donald Trump is escorted onstage by four Miss Universe contestants; the Sam Roberts Band performed "Bridge to Nowhere."

Episode 1822006-07-21

Donald Trump, Nick Griffin, Sam Roberts

Dave and Gerard discuss Christie Brinkley's divorce before the show; 2006 Tour de France winner "Floyd Landis" takes a victory lap around the theater; Shannon Eis and Dave goof around during a "New Summer Toys" segment; India.Arie performs "There's Hope."

Episode 1832006-07-24

Colin Farrell, India.Arie

No episode overview available.

Episode 1842006-07-25

Greg Kinnear, reptile expert Dr. Darrel Frost, Tapes 'n Tapes

A short comedy bit involving Dave, Sue Hum, and a bowl of gazpacho is botched; Dave examines Scarlett Johansson's teeth; the Teutel Boys from "American Chopper" show off their newest souped-up cycle, the OCC Splitback.

Episode 1852006-07-26

Scarlett Johansson, Paul Teutul Jr. and Sr.

During "Stump the Band," an audience member completely forgets the title of his disputed tune; controversial cyclist "Floyd Landis" is beaten up by the NYPD; The Spinners perform "I'll Be Around" and "Mighty Love."

Episode 1862006-07-27

Johnny Depp, the Spinners

Dave reads out loud the lost letters of Albert Einstein; "Biff Henderson's 'Where Are They Now?'" looks at the late Buddy Ebsen; Tom Dreesen promotes his new one-man show and takes a few lighthearted jabs at his first wife.

Episode 1872006-07-28

Jamie Foxx, Tom Dreesen

No episode overview available.

Episode 1882006-08-14

Samuel L. Jackson, Gnarls Barkley

No episode overview available.

Episode 1892006-08-15

Hilary Duff, Jason Randal, Dirty Pretty Things

Tonights guests include Jessica Biel and Christina Aguilera.

Episode 1902006-08-16

Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera

Throughout the night, a guy named Bob Zick stands over by the staircase and laughs at everything Dave says; Samuel L. Jackson stars in the much-hyped sequel "Snakes in a Deli"; elderly sock puppet expert Jack Fisette has a demonstration with Dave; Fatboy Slim performed "That Old Pail of Jeans."

Episode 1912006-08-17

Whoopi Goldberg, sock puppeteer Jack Fisett, Fatboy Slim

No episode overview available.

Episode 1922006-08-18

Edward Norton, Greg Fitzsimmons

Dave and Steph/Monty play stickball out on 53rd Street; Julianna Margulies discusses overcoming her fear of snakes during a filming of a certain Samuel L. Jackson movie; stand-up comedian "Andy Sansone" bombs in his alleged network television debut; OutKast performed "Morris Brown."

Episode 1932006-08-21

Julianna Margulies, Andy Sansone, Outkast

"Raul Castro" fields questions for the audience; Chris Elliott auditions for the CBS soap "Guiding Light," Razorlight performed "America."

Episode 1942006-08-22

Chris Elliott, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Razorlight

An audience member compares Dave to Alfred E. Neuman; Dave and Paul play "Let's Scare the Hell Out of Rupert"; Busta Rhymes performs "Touch It, I Love My B----, New York S---."

Episode 1952006-08-23

John McEnroe, Artie Lang, Busta Rhymes

No episode overview available.

Episode 1962006-08-24

Mark Wahlberg, Ruth Regina, M. Ward

No episode overview available.

Episode 1972006-08-25

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Albert Pujols

No episode overview available.

Season Cast

Featured cast for this season.

Cast

David Letterman

Self - Host

Paul Shaffer

Self -Musical Director

Alan Kalter

Self - Announcer (voice)

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