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Late Show with David Letterman - Season 12

Episode List

Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead
E1 - Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

Aired: August 23, 2004

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.""

Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson
E2 - Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

Aired: August 24, 2004

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.""

Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave
E3 - Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

Aired: August 25, 2004

""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.

Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw
E4 - Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

Aired: August 26, 2004

Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan
E5 - Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

Aired: August 27, 2004

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.

Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J
E6 - Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

Aired: August 30, 2004

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.

Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks
E7 - Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

Aired: August 31, 2004

John McCain, Tom Russell
E8 - John McCain, Tom Russell

Aired: September 01, 2004

Tim Russert, Snow Patrol
E9 - Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

Aired: September 02, 2004

Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo
E10 - Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

Aired: September 03, 2004

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

National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane
E11 - National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

Aired: September 06, 2004

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.""

Regis Philbin, Hoobastank
E12 - Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

Aired: September 07, 2004

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.""

Martin Short, Alan Jackson
E13 - Martin Short, Alan Jackson

Aired: September 08, 2004

""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.

Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne
E14 - Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

Aired: September 09, 2004

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.""

Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston
E15 - Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

Aired: September 10, 2004

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

John Kerry, Green Day
E16 - John Kerry, Green Day

Aired: September 20, 2004

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

Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise
E17 - Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

Aired: September 21, 2004

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.

Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello
E18 - Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

Aired: September 22, 2004

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.

Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def
E19 - Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

Aired: September 23, 2004

Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen
E20 - Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

Aired: September 24, 2004

Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna
E21 - Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

Aired: September 27, 2004

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.

John Goodman, Tom Waits
E22 - John Goodman, Tom Waits

Aired: September 28, 2004

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

Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot
E23 - Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

Aired: September 29, 2004

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.

John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam
E24 - John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

Aired: September 30, 2004

Richard Gere, Jason Randal
E25 - Richard Gere, Jason Randal

Aired: October 01, 2004

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.

Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand
E26 - Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

Aired: October 04, 2004

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.""

Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly
E27 - Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

Aired: October 05, 2004

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

Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart
E28 - Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

Aired: October 06, 2004

Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver
E29 - Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

Aired: October 07, 2004

""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.""

Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld
E30 - Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

Aired: October 08, 2004

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.

Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama
E31 - Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama

Aired: October 11, 2004

Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon
E32 - Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

Aired: October 12, 2004

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.""

Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson
E33 - Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

Aired: October 13, 2004

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?

Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader
E34 - Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

Aired: October 14, 2004

Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan
E35 - Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

Aired: October 15, 2004

""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.

Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp
E36 - Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

Aired: October 18, 2004

Jude Law, Ricky Gervais
E37 - Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

Aired: October 19, 2004

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta
E38 - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

Aired: October 20, 2004

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

Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone
E39 - Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

Aired: October 21, 2004

""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.

Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee
E40 - Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

Aired: October 22, 2004

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.

Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas
E41 - Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

Aired: November 01, 2004

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.""

Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton
E42 - Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton

Aired: November 03, 2004

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.

Rosie Perez, Steven Wright
E43 - Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

Aired: November 04, 2004

""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.

Al Franken, Kristin Bell
E44 - Al Franken, Kristin Bell

Aired: November 05, 2004

""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.

Tom Hanks, Nelly
E45 - Tom Hanks, Nelly

Aired: November 08, 2004

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.

Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World
E46 - Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

Aired: November 09, 2004

Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming
E47 - Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

Aired: November 10, 2004

Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys
E48 - Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

Aired: November 11, 2004

Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop
E49 - Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

Aired: November 12, 2004

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.

Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver
E50 - Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

Aired: November 15, 2004

Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey
E51 - Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

Aired: November 16, 2004

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.

Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy
E52 - Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

Aired: November 17, 2004

Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette
E53 - Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

Aired: November 18, 2004

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.""

Tom Brady, Damien Fahey
E54 - Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

Aired: November 19, 2004

Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen
E55 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

Aired: November 22, 2004

Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb
E56 - Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

Aired: November 23, 2004

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.

Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson
E57 - Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

Aired: November 24, 2004

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.""

Natalie Portman, John Mayer
E58 - Natalie Portman, John Mayer

Aired: November 25, 2004

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.

Barack Obama, Jessica Biel
E59 - Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

Aired: November 26, 2004

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.

Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong
E60 - Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

Aired: November 29, 2004

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.

Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings
E61 - Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

Aired: November 30, 2004

Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41
E62 - Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

Aired: December 01, 2004

Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett
E63 - Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

Aired: December 02, 2004

""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.""

Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi
E64 - Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

Aired: December 03, 2004

Jim Carrey, Ashanti
E65 - Jim Carrey, Ashanti

Aired: December 13, 2004

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.""

Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies
E66 - Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

Aired: December 14, 2004

Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice
E67 - Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

Aired: December 15, 2004

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.

Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot
E68 - Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

Aired: December 16, 2004

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

Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens
E69 - Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

Aired: December 17, 2004

Bill Murray, Kaki King
E70 - Bill Murray, Kaki King

Aired: December 20, 2004

Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King
E71 - Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

Aired: December 21, 2004

Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen
E72 - Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

Aired: December 22, 2004

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.

Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
E73 - Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

Aired: December 23, 2004

Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day
E74 - Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

Aired: January 03, 2005

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.""

Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys
E75 - Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

Aired: January 04, 2005

Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys
E76 - Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

Aired: January 05, 2005

Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears
E77 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

Aired: January 06, 2005

Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco
E78 - Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

Aired: January 07, 2005

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.""

Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King
E79 - Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King

Aired: January 10, 2005

Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight
E80 - Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

Aired: January 11, 2005

Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks
E81 - Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

Aired: January 12, 2005

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.

Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance
E82 - Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

Aired: January 13, 2005

Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler
E83 - Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

Aired: January 14, 2005

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

Jack Hanna, Teri Polo
E84 - Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

Aired: January 17, 2005

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.

Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol
E85 - Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

Aired: January 18, 2005

Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
E86 - Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead

Aired: January 19, 2005

Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie
E87 - Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

Aired: January 20, 2005

""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.""

Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush
E88 - Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

Aired: January 21, 2005

""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.

Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson
E89 - Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

Aired: January 31, 2005

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.""

Debra Messing, Peyton Manning
E90 - Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

Aired: February 01, 2005

Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles
E91 - Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles

Aired: February 02, 2005

Elton John, Eva Mendes
E92 - Elton John, Eva Mendes

Aired: February 03, 2005

Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith
E93 - Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

Aired: February 04, 2005

Will Smith, Tom Brady
E94 - Will Smith, Tom Brady

Aired: February 07, 2005

Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down
E95 - Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

Aired: February 08, 2005

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

David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day
E96 - David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

Aired: February 09, 2005

Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler
E97 - Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

Aired: February 10, 2005

Paris Hilton, Bill Burr
E98 - Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

Aired: February 11, 2005

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.

Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law
E99 - Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

Aired: February 14, 2005

Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble
E100 - Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

Aired: February 15, 2005

Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs
E101 - Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

Aired: February 16, 2005

Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos
E102 - Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

Aired: February 17, 2005

Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz
E103 - Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

Aired: February 18, 2005

Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt
E104 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

Aired: February 21, 2005

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).

Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon
E105 - Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon

Aired: February 22, 2005

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.""

Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes
E106 - Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

Aired: February 23, 2005

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.

John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon
E107 - John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon

Aired: February 24, 2005

Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray
E108 - Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

Aired: February 25, 2005

""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.

The Rock, Solomon Burke
E109 - The Rock, Solomon Burke

Aired: February 28, 2005

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.

Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards
E110 - Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

Aired: March 01, 2005

""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.

Vin Diesel, Amos Lee
E111 - Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

Aired: March 02, 2005

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.

Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery
E112 - Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

Aired: March 03, 2005

Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo
E113 - Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

Aired: March 04, 2005

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

Ashton Kutcher, Al Green
E114 - Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

Aired: March 14, 2005

Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops
E115 - Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

Aired: March 15, 2005

Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes
E116 - Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

Aired: March 16, 2005

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.

Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani
E117 - Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

Aired: March 21, 2005

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.

Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age
E118 - Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age

Aired: March 22, 2005

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.""

P. Diddy, Erika Christensen
E119 - P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

Aired: March 23, 2005

""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.

Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane
E120 - Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

Aired: March 28, 2005

Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio
E121 - Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

Aired: March 29, 2005

Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs
E122 - Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

Aired: March 30, 2005

Denzel Washington, Faith Evans
E123 - Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

Aired: March 31, 2005

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.

Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen
E124 - Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen

Aired: April 01, 2005

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.

Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley
E125 - Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

Aired: April 05, 2005

Show #2345
E126 - Show #2345

Aired: April 06, 2005

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.""

Show #2346
E127 - Show #2346

Aired: April 11, 2005

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.""

Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal
E128 - Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

Aired: April 12, 2005

David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne
E129 - David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

Aired: April 13, 2005

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.

Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey
E130 - Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey

Aired: April 14, 2005

Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris
E131 - Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

Aired: April 15, 2005

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.

Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman
E132 - Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

Aired: April 25, 2005

Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor
E133 - Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

Aired: April 26, 2005

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.

Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem
E134 - Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem

Aired: April 27, 2005

Paris Hilton, Jo Frost
E135 - Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

Aired: April 28, 2005

Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill
E136 - Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

Aired: April 29, 2005

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.

Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert
E137 - Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

Aired: May 02, 2005

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.

Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg
E138 - Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

Aired: May 03, 2005

Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna
E139 - Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

Aired: May 04, 2005

Luke Wilson, Kasabian
E140 - Luke Wilson, Kasabian

Aired: May 05, 2005

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.""

Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan
E141 - Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan

Aired: May 06, 2005

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.

Will Ferrell, Robert Plant
E142 - Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

Aired: May 09, 2005

Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen
E143 - Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

Aired: May 10, 2005

Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino
E144 - Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

Aired: May 11, 2005

Billy Crystal, Garbage
E145 - Billy Crystal, Garbage

Aired: May 12, 2005

Samuel L. Jackson, Sting
E146 - Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

Aired: May 13, 2005

Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band
E147 - Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

Aired: May 16, 2005

Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild
E148 - Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

Aired: May 17, 2005

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

Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan
E149 - Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan

Aired: May 18, 2005

Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat
E150 - Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

Aired: May 19, 2005

David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey
E151 - David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

Aired: May 20, 2005

Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman
E152 - Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

Aired: May 23, 2005

Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers
E153 - Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

Aired: May 24, 2005

Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
E154 - Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

Aired: May 25, 2005

Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas
E155 - Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

Aired: June 06, 2005

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

Russel Crowe, Paul Anka
E157 - Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

Aired: June 08, 2005

Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds
E158 - Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

Aired: June 09, 2005

Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo
E159 - Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

Aired: June 10, 2005

Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters
E160 - Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

Aired: June 13, 2005

Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

Show #2380
E161 - Show #2380

Aired: June 14, 2005

Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

Show #2381
E162 - Show #2381

Aired: June 15, 2005

Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

Show #2382
E163 - Show #2382

Aired: June 16, 2005

BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

Show #2383
E164 - Show #2383

Aired: June 17, 2005

Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

Show #2384
E165 - Show #2384

Aired: June 20, 2005

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

Show #2385
E166 - Show #2385

Aired: June 21, 2005

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

Show #2386
E167 - Show #2386

Aired: June 22, 2005

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

Show #2387
E168 - Show #2387

Aired: June 23, 2005

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

Show #2388
E169 - Show #2388

Aired: June 24, 2005

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

Show #2389
E170 - Show #2389

Aired: June 27, 2005

Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers
E171 - Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

Aired: June 28, 2005

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

Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning
E172 - Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

Aired: June 29, 2005

Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

Jennifer Connelly/Eels
E173 - Jennifer Connelly/Eels

Aired: June 30, 2005

Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

Episode #12.174
E174 - Episode #12.174

Aired: July 01, 2005

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

Show #2394
E175 - Show #2394

Aired: July 18, 2005

Show #2395
E176 - Show #2395

Aired: July 19, 2005

Show #2396
E177 - Show #2396

Aired: July 20, 2005

Show #2397
E178 - Show #2397

Aired: July 21, 2005

Show #2398
E179 - Show #2398

Aired: July 22, 2005

John Cusack/The All-American Rejects
E180 - John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

Aired: July 25, 2005

Show #2400
E181 - Show #2400

Aired: July 26, 2005

Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann
E182 - Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

Aired: July 27, 2005

Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette
E183 - Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

Aired: July 28, 2005

Show #2403
E184 - Show #2403

Aired: July 29, 2005

Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black
E185 - Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

Aired: August 01, 2005

Show #2405
E186 - Show #2405

Aired: August 02, 2005

Show #2406
E187 - Show #2406

Aired: August 03, 2005

Show #2407
E188 - Show #2407

Aired: August 04, 2005

Show #2408
E189 - Show #2408

Aired: August 05, 2005

Show #2409
E190 - Show #2409

Aired: August 08, 2005

Show #2410
E191 - Show #2410

Aired: August 09, 2005

Show #2411
E192 - Show #2411

Aired: August 10, 2005

Show #2412
E193 - Show #2412

Aired: August 11, 2005

Show #2413
E194 - Show #2413

Aired: August 12, 2005