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Series · Comedy, Talk

Late Show with David Letterman (1993)

★ 6.5 · 175 votes22 seasons · 4,252 episodesComedy, Talk1993

David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.

Writers
David Letterman
Network
CBS
Country
United States
Language
English
First aired
August 30, 1993
Status
Ended

Cast

  • David LettermanSelf - Host
  • Paul ShafferSelf - Musical Director
  • Alan KalterSelf - Announcer
  • Bill WendellSelf - Announcer
  • Biff HendersonSelf - Stage Manager
  • Alec BaldwinSelf - Guest
  • Bruce WillisSelf - Guest
  • Drew BarrymoreSelf - Guest
  • Rupert JeeSelf
  • Tony MendezSelf
  • Paul RuddSelf - Top Ten Presenter
  • Edd Hall'Otis Elevator App Commercial' Voiceover (voice)
  • Robert Downey Jr.Self - Guest
  • Renée ZellwegerSelf - Guest
  • Dolly PartonSelf - Guest
  • Lou ReedSelf - Musical Guest
  • Reese WitherspoonSelf - Guest
  • Jim ParsonsSelf - Guest
  • Mariah CareySelf - Musical Guest
  • Jennifer GarnerSelf - Guest

Episodes

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  1. Episode 1: Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, Terrence HowardSep 2, 2008
  2. Episode 2: Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, TrickySep 3, 2008
  3. Episode 3: Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, DuffySep 4, 2008
  4. Episode 4: John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve EarleSep 5, 2008
  5. Episode 5: Keira Knightley, Thomas L. FriedmanSep 8, 2008
  6. Episode 6: Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael BubleSep 9, 2008
  7. Episode 7: Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron JamesSep 10, 2008
  8. Episode 8: Jessica Simpson, Jack HannaSep 11, 2008
  9. Episode 9: Meg Ryan, Ricky GervaisSep 12, 2008
  10. Episode 10: Bill Clinton, Chris RockSep 22, 2008
  11. Episode 11: Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen & Tim Reid, Kings of LeonSep 23, 2008
  12. Episode 12: Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta GoodremSep 24, 2008
  13. Episode 13: Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, MorningwoodSep 25, 2008
  14. Episode 14: Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the RadioSep 26, 2008
  15. Episode 15: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete SeegerSep 29, 2008
  16. Episode 16: Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The VirginsSep 30, 2008
  17. Episode 17: Kate Walsh, Barry Sonnenfeld, Darius RuckerOct 1, 2008
  18. Episode 18: Calista Flockhart, Bill Hader, Lucinda WilliamsOct 2, 2008
  19. Episode 19: Brian Williams, Tim RobbinsOct 3, 2008
  20. Episode 20: Russell Crowe, Sarah Vowell, The PretendersOct 6, 2008
  21. Episode 21: Debra Messing, John Carter, Tegan & SaraOct 7, 2008
  22. Episode 22: Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy GuyOct 8, 2008
  23. Episode 23: Bill Murray, BeckOct 9, 2008
  24. Episode 24: Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Lou ReedOct 10, 2008
  25. Episode 25: Sarah Silverman, the Teutuls, Ra Ra RiotOct 13, 2008
  26. Episode 26: Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Blues TravelerOct 14, 2008
  27. Episode 27: Martin Short, Marv AlbertOct 15, 2008
  28. Episode 28: Sen. John McCain, Ne-YoOct 16, 2008
  29. Episode 29: Tina Fey, Frank Caliendo, Tim MontanaOct 17, 2008
  30. Episode 30: Bill O'Reilly, Lauren ConradOct 27, 2008
  31. Episode 31: Regis Philbin, James TaylorOct 28, 2008
  32. Episode 32: Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan AdamsOct 29, 2008
  33. Episode 33: Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John LegendOct 30, 2008
  34. Episode 34: Marcia Cross, Alan ZweibelOct 31, 2008
  35. Episode 35: Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky GervaisNov 3, 2008
  36. Episode 36: Tom Brokaw, Vera FarmigaNov 5, 2008
  37. Episode 37: Ben Stiller, Q-TipNov 6, 2008
  38. Episode 38: Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad PaisleyNov 7, 2008
  39. Episode 39: Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor SwiftNov 10, 2008
  40. Episode 40: Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia KeysNov 11, 2008
  41. Episode 41: Russell Brand, Charlie HadenNov 12, 2008
  42. Episode 42: Bruce Willis, SiaNov 13, 2008
  43. Episode 43: Bill Cosby, Matt BraungerNov 14, 2008
  44. Episode 44: Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple ReignNov 17, 2008
  45. Episode 45: Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard CashNov 18, 2008
  46. Episode 46: Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. BrownstoneNov 19, 2008
  47. Episode 47: Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super DiamondNov 20, 2008
  48. Episode 48: James Franco, Bruce McCall, The AllstarzNov 21, 2008
  49. Episode 49: Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye WestNov 24, 2008
  50. Episode 50: Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.Nov 25, 2008
  51. Episode 51: Teri Hatcher, LudacrisNov 26, 2008
  52. Episode 52: Denis Leary, John MayerNov 27, 2008
  53. Episode 53: Tom Arnold, Faith HillNov 28, 2008
  54. Episode 54: Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, The Duke SpiritDec 8, 2008
  55. Episode 55: Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey JohnsonDec 9, 2008
  56. Episode 56: Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, Loudon Wainwright IIIDec 10, 2008
  57. Episode 57: Sen. John McCain, Bon IverDec 11, 2008
  58. Episode 58: Meryl Streep, Jeff AltmanDec 12, 2008
  59. Episode 59: Adam SandlerDec 15, 2008
  60. Episode 60: Tom Cruise, Fall Out BoyDec 16, 2008
  61. Episode 61: Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social SceneDec 17, 2008
  62. Episode 62: Will Smith, Of MontrealDec 18, 2008
  63. Episode 63: Jerry Seinfeld, Leona LewisDec 19, 2008
  64. Episode 64: Dustin Hoffman, Todd RundgrenDec 22, 2008
  65. Episode 65: Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene LoveDec 23, 2008
  66. Episode 66: Tracy Morgan, Matt BraungerDec 26, 2008
  67. Episode 67: Kate Hudson, GlasvegasJan 5, 2009
  68. Episode 68: Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarleyJan 6, 2009
  69. Episode 69: Ricky Gervais, Rose Byrne, Okkervil RiverJan 7, 2009
  70. Episode 70: Kate Winslet, Marv AlbertJan 8, 2009
  71. Episode 71: Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy LiebmanJan 9, 2009
  72. Episode 72: Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardiJan 12, 2009
  73. Episode 73: Salma Hayek, Jimmie WalkerJan 13, 2009
  74. Episode 74: Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers BandJan 14, 2009
  75. Episode 75: Kyra Sedgwick, Gwen IfillJan 15, 2009
  76. Episode 76: Zach Braff, Arj Barker, The Airborne Toxic EventJan 16, 2009
  77. Episode 77: Brian Williams, Ben KwellerJan 26, 2009
  78. Episode 78: Evangeline Lilly, Seth Meyers, Andrew BirdJan 27, 2009
  79. Episode 79: Lauren Graham, Guy Fieri, MENEWJan 28, 2009
  80. Episode 80: Renee Zellweger, Tony Dungy, Graham Nash sits in with the bandJan 29, 2009
  81. Episode 81: Mary Hicks, the Gaslight AnthemJan 30, 2009
  82. Episode 82: Ben Roethlisberger, Steve MartinFeb 2, 2009
  83. Episode 83: Rod Blagojevich, Richard JenkinsFeb 3, 2009
  84. Episode 84: Joe Torre, Demetri Martin, Lyle Lovett and John HiattFeb 4, 2009
  85. Episode 85: Isla Fisher, extreme fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson and Gary Louris, a Top Ten List presented by Lil' WayneFeb 5, 2009
  86. Episode 86: Dakota Fanning, Keith Alberstadt, BeirutFeb 6, 2009
  87. Episode 87: Naomi Watts, Danny McBride, 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover revealFeb 9, 2009
  88. Episode 88: The crew of US Airways "Miracle On The Hudson" Flight 1549, Heartless BastardsFeb 10, 2009
  89. Episode 89: Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Refaeli, Anthony HamiltonFeb 11, 2009
  90. Episode 90: Chris Russo, the Jonas Brothers, Ashford & SimpsonFeb 12, 2009
  91. Episode 91: Martha Stewart, Jake Johannsen, Matt NathansonFeb 13, 2009
  92. Episode 92: Ellen Pompeo, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, Willie Nelson with Asleep at the WheelFeb 16, 2009
  93. Episode 93: Bonnie Hunt, M. WardFeb 17, 2009
  94. Episode 94: Donald Trump, Antony and the JohnsonsFeb 18, 2009
  95. Episode 95: David Spade, Jeffrey Sachs, David Sanborn with Sam MooreFeb 19, 2009
  96. Episode 96: Barbara Walters, Mike Birbiglia, Shemekia CopelandFeb 20, 2009
  97. Episode 97: Katie Couric, U2Mar 2, 2009
  98. Episode 98: Felicity Huffman, Artie Lange, U2Mar 3, 2009
  99. Episode 99: Dr. Phil McGraw, U2Mar 4, 2009
  100. Episode 100: Jon Stewart, U2, a Top Ten List featuring 10 Team USA members from the World Baseball ClassicMar 5, 2009
  101. Episode 101: Jason Segel, Brian Kiley, U2Mar 6, 2009
  102. Episode 102: Russell Brand, Jack HannaMar 9, 2009
  103. Episode 103: Stupid Pet Tricks, Paul Rudd, RazorlightMar 10, 2009
  104. Episode 104: Tom Brokaw, An HorseMar 11, 2009
  105. Episode 105: Andy Samberg, Paul Teutul Sr., the Broadway cast of "West Side Story"Mar 12, 2009
  106. Episode 106: Will Ferrell, CursiveMar 13, 2009
  107. Episode 107: Nicolas Cage, Rachel MaddowMar 16, 2009
  108. Episode 108: Julia Roberts, Bell X1Mar 17, 2009
  109. Episode 109: Craig Ferguson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Modest MouseMar 18, 2009
  110. Episode 110: Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi, a Top Ten List presented by Owen WilsonMar 19, 2009
  111. Episode 111: David Spade, Richard Zoglin, David Sanborn and Sam MooreMar 20, 2009
  112. Episode 112: Hugh Laurie, Bloc PartyMar 23, 2009
  113. Episode 113: Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Lively, White LiesMar 24, 2009
  114. Episode 114: Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Harris with Norah JonesMar 25, 2009
  115. Episode 115: Seth Rogen, Tom Dreesen, AdeleMar 30, 2009
  116. Episode 116: Bill O'Reilly, Marianne FaithfullMar 31, 2009
  117. Episode 117: Marg Helgenberger, Francisco Palacios, Ray LaMontagneApr 1, 2009
  118. Episode 118: Michael J. Fox, the FrayApr 2, 2009
  119. Episode 119: Denis Leary, Diana KrallApr 3, 2009
  120. Episode 120: Zac Efron, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, A.C. Newman with Nicole AtkinsApr 13, 2009
  121. Episode 121: Kelly Ripa, Bill Scheft, Yeah Yeah YeahsApr 14, 2009
  122. Episode 122: Drew Barrymore, Jack McBrayer, Neko CaseApr 15, 2009
  123. Episode 123: Matthew Perry, Elisha Cuthbert, Rascal FlattsApr 16, 2009
  124. Episode 124: Russell Crowe, Joe WongApr 17, 2009
  125. Episode 125: Jeff Goldblum, Jeff DunhamApr 20, 2009
  126. Episode 126: Nathan Lane, Tinted WindowsApr 21, 2009
  127. Episode 127: Beyonce, Jim ParsonsApr 22, 2009
  128. Episode 128: Jamie Foxx, Lauren Conrad, the DeadApr 23, 2009
  129. Episode 129: Michael Keaton, Lily AllenApr 24, 2009
  130. Episode 130: Matthew Fox, Carol Leifer, the All-American Rejects, a Top Ten List presented by Matthew StaffordApr 27, 2009
  131. Episode 131: Dolly Parton, Zachary QuintoApr 28, 2009
  132. Episode 132: Jennifer Garner, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, Manchester OrchestraApr 29, 2009
  133. Episode 133: Regis Philbin, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Hair"Apr 30, 2009
  134. Episode 134: Kiefer Sutherland, Jim Norton, Bat for LashesMay 1, 2009
  135. Episode 135: Gordon Ramsay, Chris Pine, Keri Hilson with Kanye WestMay 4, 2009
  136. Episode 136: Liev Schreiber, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Franz FerdinandMay 5, 2009
  137. Episode 137: Bruce Willis, Ben Harper & Relentless7May 6, 2009
  138. Episode 138: Norm MacDonald, a Top Ten List presented by Leonard Nimoy, Animal CollectiveMay 7, 2009
  139. Episode 139: Matthew Broderick, Brian Regan, Chris CornellMay 8, 2009
  140. Episode 140: Tom Hanks, the KillersMay 11, 2009
  141. Episode 141: Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Chrisette MicheleMay 12, 2009
  142. Episode 142: Robin Williams, Wynton MarsalisMay 13, 2009
  143. Episode 143: Kid Scientists, Teri Hatcher, Rick Ross with Magazeen, a Top Ten List presented by Ron HowardMay 14, 2009
  144. Episode 144: John Goodman, Tommy Tiernan, MastodonMay 15, 2009
  145. Episode 145: Ben Stiller, White RabbitsMay 18, 2009
  146. Episode 146: Jane Fonda, Piedmont Bird Callers, Kenny ChesneyMay 19, 2009
  147. Episode 147: Stephen Colbert, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, Grizzly BearMay 20, 2009
  148. Episode 148: Amy Sedaris, Ed Helms, Jean RedpathMay 21, 2009
  149. Episode 149: Ricky Gervais, Green DayMay 22, 2009
  150. Episode 150: Bill Cosby, Helio Castroneves, Melody GardotJun 1, 2009
  151. Episode 151: Jack Hanna, John KrasinskiJun 2, 2009
  152. Episode 152: Jessica Biel, Zach Galifianakis, Steve EarleJun 3, 2009
  153. Episode 153: Elvis Costello, a Top Ten List presented by Neil Patrick HarrisJun 4, 2009
  154. Episode 154: Paris Hilton, Calvin Borel, Steven WrightJun 5, 2009
  155. Episode 155: Howard Stern, Mos DefJun 8, 2009
  156. Episode 156: Julia Roberts, Black Eyed PeasJun 9, 2009
  157. Episode 157: Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve NashJun 10, 2009
  158. Episode 158: Denzel Washington, the Jonas Brothers, a Top Ten List with Regis PhilbinJun 11, 2009
  159. Episode 159: Sandra Bullock, Pete Correale, P.J. Harvey & John ParishJun 12, 2009
  160. Episode 160: Jack Black, M.A. SanjayanJun 15, 2009
  161. Episode 161: Michelle Pfeiffer, Judah Friedlander, Ian McLagan & the Bump BandJun 16, 2009
  162. Episode 162: Ryan Reynolds, Padma Lakshmi, the EelsJun 17, 2009
  163. Episode 163: Danny DeVito, Bear Grylls, PhoenixJun 18, 2009
  164. Episode 164: Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Cera, the SoundsJun 19, 2009
  165. Episode 165: Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Iggy Pop & the Brighton Port AuthorityJun 22, 2009
  166. Episode 166: Sandra Day O'Connor, MSTRKRFT with John Legend, a Top Ten List presented by Lucas GloverJun 23, 2009
  167. Episode 167: Ray Romano, St. VincentJun 24, 2009
  168. Episode 168: Johnny Depp, Megan FoxJun 25, 2009
  169. Episode 169: Martin Short, Regina SpektorJun 26, 2009
  170. Episode 170: Serena Williams, Hayden Panettiere, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley BandJul 6, 2009
  171. Episode 171: Sacha Baron Cohen, Joel McHaleJul 7, 2009
  172. Episode 172: Queen Latifah, Emma WatsonJul 8, 2009
  173. Episode 173: Daniel Radcliffe, Veronika Part, Levon Helm, a Top Ten List presented by BrunoJul 9, 2009
  174. Episode 174: Rainn Wilson, Larry Miller, MaxwellJul 10, 2009
  175. Episode 175: Jonah Hill, Gar Ryness, Kelly ClarksonJul 13, 2009
  176. Episode 176: Edie Falco, Michael Showalter, Wilco with FeistJul 14, 2009
  177. Episode 177: Paul McCartney, a Top Ten List presented by Bruce WillisJul 15, 2009
  178. Episode 178: Anderson Cooper, Anna Paquin, Grizzly BearJul 16, 2009
  179. Episode 179: Tom Arnold, Metric, a Top Ten List presented by Dave's mom DorothyJul 17, 2009
  180. Episode 180: Katherine Heigl, Jeff Altman, SpinneretteJul 20, 2009
  181. Episode 181: Kevin Spacey, Jesse James, the Flatlanders, a Top Ten List presented by Stewart CinkJul 21, 2009
  182. Episode 182: Tracy Morgan, Leslie Mann, Diane BirchJul 22, 2009
  183. Episode 183: Sean "Diddy" Combs, Vera Farmiga, Ginuwine with Missy ElliottJul 23, 2009
  184. Episode 184: Amy Poehler, Nick Griffin, Judy CollinsJul 24, 2009
  185. Episode 185: Eric Bana, Dave Matthews Band, a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox star Mark BuehrleJul 27, 2009
  186. Episode 186: Katie Couric, Silversun PickupsJul 28, 2009
  187. Episode 187: Amy Adams, Tom Dreesen, ElbowJul 29, 2009
  188. Episode 188: Adam Sandler, Cage the ElephantJul 30, 2009
  189. Episode 189: Regis Philbin, Ted Alexandro, Dave Matthews BandJul 31, 2009
  190. Episode 190: Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, Robert CrayAug 17, 2009
  191. Episode 191: Donald Trump, Diane Kruger, Billy Currington, a Top Ten List presented by Britney SpearsAug 18, 2009
  192. Episode 192: Mike Myers, Ken BurnsAug 19, 2009
  193. Episode 193: Anna Wintour, Mark TeixeiraAug 24, 2009
  194. Episode 194: Renee Zellweger, Gary Mule DeerAug 20, 2009
  195. Episode 195: Christina Applegate, Brendan Benson, Patton OswaltAug 21, 2009
  196. Episode 196: Anna Wintour, Mark TeixeiraAug 24, 2009
  197. Episode 197: Mary-Louise Parker, Eugene Levy, JetAug 25, 2009
  198. Episode 198: Anne Heche, Jim Parsons, Care Bears on FireAug 26, 2009
  199. Episode 199: Andy Roddick, Rachael Ray, MutemathAug 27, 2009
  200. Episode 200: Artie Lange, Todd Barry, Imogen HeapAug 28, 2009

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