Late Show with David Letterman (1993)

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.

Genres: Comedy, Music, Talk, Talk Show

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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)

Season 12 (Aug. 23, 2004)

Genres: Comedy, Music, Talk, Talk Show

Network: CBS

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb

7.0

/14406/

Trakt

/202/

TMDb

/137/

Tomatoes

100

/16/

Popcorn

Aug. 23, 2004 0.0

S12E1 - Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

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

Aug. 24, 2004 0.0

S12E2 - Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

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

Aug. 25, 2004 0.0

S12E3 - Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

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

Aug. 26, 2004 0.0

S12E4 - Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

Aug. 27, 2004 0.0

S12E5 - Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

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

Aug. 30, 2004 0.0

S12E6 - Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

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

Aug. 31, 2004 0.0

S12E7 - Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

Sept. 1, 2004 0.0

S12E8 - John McCain, Tom Russell

Sept. 2, 2004 0.0

S12E9 - Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

Sept. 3, 2004 0.0

S12E10 - Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

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

Sept. 6, 2004 0.0

S12E11 - National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

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

Sept. 7, 2004 0.0

S12E12 - Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

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

Sept. 8, 2004 0.0

S12E13 - Martin Short, Alan Jackson

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

Sept. 9, 2004 0.0

S12E14 - Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

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

Sept. 10, 2004 0.0

S12E15 - Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

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

Sept. 20, 2004 0.0

S12E16 - John Kerry, Green Day

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

Sept. 21, 2004 0.0

S12E17 - Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

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

Sept. 22, 2004 0.0

S12E18 - Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

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

Sept. 23, 2004 0.0

S12E19 - Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

Sept. 24, 2004 0.0

S12E20 - Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

Sept. 27, 2004 0.0

S12E21 - Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

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

Sept. 28, 2004 0.0

S12E22 - John Goodman, Tom Waits

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

Sept. 29, 2004 0.0

S12E23 - Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

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

Sept. 30, 2004 0.0

S12E24 - John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

Oct. 1, 2004 0.0

S12E25 - Richard Gere, Jason Randal

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

Oct. 4, 2004 0.0

S12E26 - Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

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

Oct. 5, 2004 0.0

S12E27 - Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

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

Oct. 6, 2004 0.0

S12E28 - Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

Oct. 7, 2004 0.0

S12E29 - Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

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

Oct. 8, 2004 0.0

S12E30 - Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

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

Oct. 11, 2004 0.0

S12E31 - Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama

Oct. 12, 2004 0.0

S12E32 - Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

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

Oct. 13, 2004 0.0

S12E33 - Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

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

Oct. 14, 2004 0.0

S12E34 - Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

Oct. 15, 2004 0.0

S12E35 - Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

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

Oct. 18, 2004 0.0

S12E36 - Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

Oct. 19, 2004 0.0

S12E37 - Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

Oct. 20, 2004 0.0

S12E38 - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

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

Oct. 21, 2004 0.0

S12E39 - Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

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

Oct. 22, 2004 0.0

S12E40 - Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

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

Nov. 1, 2004 0.0

S12E41 - Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

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

Nov. 3, 2004 0.0

S12E42 - Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton

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

Nov. 4, 2004 0.0

S12E43 - Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

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

Nov. 5, 2004 0.0

S12E44 - Al Franken, Kristin Bell

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

Nov. 8, 2004 0.0

S12E45 - Tom Hanks, Nelly

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

Nov. 9, 2004 0.0

S12E46 - Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

Nov. 10, 2004 0.0

S12E47 - Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

Nov. 11, 2004 0.0

S12E48 - Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

Nov. 12, 2004 0.0

S12E49 - Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

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

Nov. 15, 2004 0.0

S12E50 - Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

Nov. 16, 2004 0.0

S12E51 - Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

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

Nov. 17, 2004 0.0

S12E52 - Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

Nov. 18, 2004 0.0

S12E53 - Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

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

Nov. 19, 2004 0.0

S12E54 - Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

Nov. 22, 2004 0.0

S12E55 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

Nov. 23, 2004 0.0

S12E56 - Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

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

Nov. 24, 2004 0.0

S12E57 - Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

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

Nov. 25, 2004 0.0

S12E58 - Natalie Portman, John Mayer

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

Nov. 26, 2004 0.0

S12E59 - Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

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

Nov. 29, 2004 0.0

S12E60 - Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

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

Nov. 30, 2004 0.0

S12E61 - Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

Dec. 1, 2004 0.0

S12E62 - Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

Dec. 2, 2004 0.0

S12E63 - Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

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

Dec. 3, 2004 0.0

S12E64 - Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

Dec. 13, 2004 0.0

S12E65 - Jim Carrey, Ashanti

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

Dec. 14, 2004 0.0

S12E66 - Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

Dec. 15, 2004 0.0

S12E67 - Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

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

Dec. 16, 2004 0.0

S12E68 - Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

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

Dec. 17, 2004 0.0

S12E69 - Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

Dec. 20, 2004 0.0

S12E70 - Bill Murray, Kaki King

Dec. 21, 2004 0.0

S12E71 - Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

Dec. 22, 2004 0.0

S12E72 - Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

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

Dec. 23, 2004 0.0

S12E73 - Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

Jan. 3, 2005 0.0

S12E74 - Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

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

Jan. 4, 2005 0.0

S12E75 - Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

Jan. 5, 2005 0.0

S12E76 - Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

Jan. 6, 2005 0.0

S12E77 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

Jan. 7, 2005 0.0

S12E78 - Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

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

Jan. 10, 2005 0.0

S12E79 - Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King

Jan. 11, 2005 0.0

S12E80 - Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

Jan. 12, 2005 0.0

S12E81 - Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

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

Jan. 13, 2005 0.0

S12E82 - Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

Jan. 14, 2005 0.0

S12E83 - Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

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

Jan. 17, 2005 0.0

S12E84 - Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

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

Jan. 18, 2005 0.0

S12E85 - Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

Jan. 19, 2005 0.0

S12E86 - Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead

Jan. 20, 2005 0.0

S12E87 - Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

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

Jan. 21, 2005 0.0

S12E88 - Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

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

Jan. 31, 2005 0.0

S12E89 - Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

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

Feb. 1, 2005 0.0

S12E90 - Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

Feb. 2, 2005 0.0

S12E91 - Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles

Feb. 3, 2005 0.0

S12E92 - Elton John, Eva Mendes

Feb. 4, 2005 0.0

S12E93 - Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

Feb. 7, 2005 0.0

S12E94 - Will Smith, Tom Brady

Feb. 8, 2005 0.0

S12E95 - Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

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

Feb. 9, 2005 0.0

S12E96 - David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

Feb. 10, 2005 0.0

S12E97 - Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

Feb. 11, 2005 0.0

S12E98 - Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

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

Feb. 14, 2005 0.0

S12E99 - Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

Feb. 15, 2005 0.0

S12E100 - Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

Feb. 16, 2005 0.0

S12E101 - Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

Feb. 17, 2005 0.0

S12E102 - Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

Feb. 18, 2005 6.0

S12E103 - Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

Feb. 21, 2005 0.0

S12E104 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

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

Feb. 22, 2005 0.0

S12E105 - Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon

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

Feb. 23, 2005 0.0

S12E106 - Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

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

Feb. 24, 2005 0.0

S12E107 - John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon

Feb. 25, 2005 0.0

S12E108 - Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

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

Feb. 28, 2005 0.0

S12E109 - The Rock, Solomon Burke

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

March 1, 2005 0.0

S12E110 - Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

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

March 2, 2005 0.0

S12E111 - Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

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

March 3, 2005 0.0

S12E112 - Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

March 4, 2005 0.0

S12E113 - Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

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

March 14, 2005 0.0

S12E114 - Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

March 15, 2005 0.0

S12E115 - Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

March 16, 2005 0.0

S12E116 - Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

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

March 21, 2005 0.0

S12E117 - Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

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

March 22, 2005 0.0

S12E118 - Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age

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

March 23, 2005 0.0

S12E119 - P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

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

March 28, 2005 0.0

S12E120 - Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

March 29, 2005 0.0

S12E121 - Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

March 30, 2005 0.0

S12E122 - Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

March 31, 2005 0.0

S12E123 - Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

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

April 1, 2005 0.0

S12E124 - Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen

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

April 5, 2005 0.0

S12E125 - Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

April 6, 2005 0.0

S12E126 - Show #2345

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

April 11, 2005 0.0

S12E127 - Show #2346

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

April 12, 2005 0.0

S12E128 - Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

April 13, 2005 0.0

S12E129 - David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

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

April 14, 2005 0.0

S12E130 - Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey

April 15, 2005 0.0

S12E131 - Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

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

April 25, 2005 0.0

S12E132 - Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

April 26, 2005 0.0

S12E133 - Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

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

April 27, 2005 0.0

S12E134 - Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem

April 28, 2005 0.0

S12E135 - Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

April 29, 2005 0.0

S12E136 - Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

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

May 2, 2005 0.0

S12E137 - Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

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

May 3, 2005 0.0

S12E138 - Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

May 4, 2005 0.0

S12E139 - Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

May 5, 2005 0.0

S12E140 - Luke Wilson, Kasabian

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

May 6, 2005 0.0

S12E141 - Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan

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

May 9, 2005 0.0

S12E142 - Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

May 10, 2005 0.0

S12E143 - Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

May 11, 2005 0.0

S12E144 - Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

May 12, 2005 0.0

S12E145 - Billy Crystal, Garbage

May 13, 2005 0.0

S12E146 - Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

May 16, 2005 0.0

S12E147 - Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

May 17, 2005 0.0

S12E148 - Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

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

May 18, 2005 0.0

S12E149 - Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan

May 19, 2005 0.0

S12E150 - Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

May 20, 2005 0.0

S12E151 - David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

May 23, 2005 6.0

S12E152 - Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

May 24, 2005 0.0

S12E153 - Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

May 25, 2005 0.0

S12E154 - Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

June 6, 2005 0.0

S12E155 - Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

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

June 8, 2005 0.0

S12E157 - Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

June 9, 2005 0.0

S12E158 - Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

June 10, 2005 0.0

S12E159 - Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

June 13, 2005 0.0

S12E160 - Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

June 14, 2005 0.0

S12E161 - Show #2380

Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

June 15, 2005 0.0

S12E162 - Show #2381

Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

June 16, 2005 0.0

S12E163 - Show #2382

BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

June 17, 2005 0.0

S12E164 - Show #2383

Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

June 20, 2005 0.0

S12E165 - Show #2384

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

June 21, 2005 0.0

S12E166 - Show #2385

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

June 22, 2005 0.0

S12E167 - Show #2386

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

June 23, 2005 0.0

S12E168 - Show #2387

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

June 24, 2005 0.0

S12E169 - Show #2388

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

June 27, 2005 0.0

S12E170 - Show #2389

Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

June 28, 2005 0.0

S12E171 - Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

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

June 29, 2005 0.0

S12E172 - Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

June 30, 2005 0.0

S12E173 - Jennifer Connelly/Eels

Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

July 1, 2005 0.0

S12E174 - Episode #12.174

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

July 18, 2005 0.0

S12E175 - Show #2394

July 19, 2005 0.0

S12E176 - Show #2395

July 20, 2005 0.0

S12E177 - Show #2396

July 21, 2005 0.0

S12E178 - Show #2397

July 22, 2005 0.0

S12E179 - Show #2398

July 25, 2005 0.0

S12E180 - John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

July 26, 2005 0.0

S12E181 - Show #2400

July 27, 2005 0.0

S12E182 - Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

July 28, 2005 0.0

S12E183 - Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

July 29, 2005 0.0

S12E184 - Show #2403

Aug. 1, 2005 0.0

S12E185 - Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

Aug. 2, 2005 0.0

S12E186 - Show #2405

Aug. 3, 2005 0.0

S12E187 - Show #2406

Aug. 4, 2005 0.0

S12E188 - Show #2407

Aug. 5, 2005 0.0

S12E189 - Show #2408

Aug. 8, 2005 0.0

S12E190 - Show #2409

Aug. 9, 2005 0.0

S12E191 - Show #2410

Aug. 10, 2005 0.0

S12E192 - Show #2411

Aug. 11, 2005 0.0

S12E193 - Show #2412

Aug. 12, 2005 0.0

S12E194 - Show #2413

Network: CBS

Episode Runtime: 60 min.

Season Runtime: 255120 min.

Released: Aug. 30, 1993

Last Air Date: May 20, 2015

Status: Ended

Certification: TV-PG / 10+

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