Season 13
Late Show with David Letterman
Episodes
1. Show #2414
August 29, 2005
2. Show #2415
August 30, 2005
3. Show #2416
August 31, 2005
4. Show #2417
September 1, 2005
5. Show #2418
September 2, 2005
6. Show #2419
September 5, 2005
7. Show #2420
September 6, 2005
8. Show #2421
September 7, 2005
9. Show #2422
September 8, 2005
10. Show #2423
September 9, 2005
11. Show #2424
September 12, 2005
12. Show #2425
September 13, 2005
13. Show #2426
September 14, 2005
14. Show #2427
September 15, 2005
15. Show #2428
September 16, 2005
16. Show #2429
September 19, 2005
17. Show #2430
September 20, 2005
18. Show #2431
September 21, 2005
19. Show #2432
September 22, 2005
20. Show #2433
September 23, 2005
21. Show #2434
October 3, 2005
22. Show #2435
October 4, 2005
23. Show #2436
October 5, 2005
24. Show #2437
October 6, 2005
Jon Stewart and singer David Gray are tonight's guests.
25. Show #2438
October 7, 2005
26. Show #2439
October 10, 2005
27. Show #2440
October 11, 2005
28. Show #2441
October 12, 2005
29. Show #2442
October 13, 2005
30. Show #2443
October 14, 2005
31. Show #2444
October 17, 2005
32. Show #2445
October 18, 2005
33. Show #2446
October 19, 2005
The Rock and 13-year-old piano prodigy Kit Armstrong appear on tonights show.
34. Show #2447
October 20, 2005
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."
35. Show #2448
October 21, 2005
Gavin MacLeod (in full Captain Steubing regalia) makes a few football prognostications; Al Franken promotes his new book; Al Green performs "Everything's Okay."
36. Show #2449
October 24, 2005
37. Show #2450
October 25, 2005
Uma Thurman and Rachel Ray appear on tonights show.
38. Show #2451
October 26, 2005
39. Show #2452
November 3, 2005
40. Show #2453
November 4, 2005
41. Jennifer Aniston, 50 Cent
November 7, 2005
42. Matthew Broderick, Teri Garr
November 8, 2005
43. Kelly Ripa, Hilary Duff
November 9, 2005
44. Steve Martin, the Teutul family from "American Chopper"
November 10, 2005
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.
45. Ted Koppel, Jim Gaffigan, Trey Anastasio
November 11, 2005
46. Kid scientists, John Cusack
November 14, 2005
47. Joaquin Phoenix, Trisha Yearwood
November 15, 2005
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."
48. Ellen DeGeneres, Brad Paisley
November 16, 2005
49. Howard Stern, Pharrell Williams
November 17, 2005
50. Sen. John McCain, Carla Gugino
November 18, 2005
51. George Clooney, Ashlee Simpson
November 21, 2005
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."
52. Dennis Quaid, Donovan McNabb
November 22, 2005
53. Stupid Pet Tricks, Claire Danes, Big Boi
November 23, 2005
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."
54. Megan Mullally, John Mayer Trio
November 24, 2005
55. John Malkovich, NASCAR Nextel Cup winner, Jim Gaffigan
November 25, 2005
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?"
56. Stupid Human Tricks, Amanda Peet
November 28, 2005
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?"
57. Regis Philbin, Colin Hanks
November 29, 2005
58. Charlize Theron, Maureen Dowd
November 30, 2005
59. Oprah Winfrey, Bonnie Raitt
December 1, 2005
60. Rodeo champion Billy Etbauer
December 2, 2005
61. Jack Black, Reggie Bush, Sinead O'Connor
December 12, 2005
62. Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
December 13, 2005
63. Stephen Colbert, Aqualung
December 14, 2005
Dave participates in a Holiday toy demonstration; Biff tells "It's so cold..." jokes; Aqualung performs "Brighter Than Sunshine."
64. Alec Baldwin, Shakira
December 15, 2005
65. Dr. Phil McGraw, Bill Scheft
December 16, 2005
66. Jim Carrey, We Are Scientists
December 19, 2005
67. Bonnie Hunt, Stephen A. Smith
December 20, 2005
Tonights guests include Bonnie Hunt and Stephen A. Smith.
68. Nathan Lane, Tom Dreesen
December 21, 2005
69. Jamie Foxx, Andy Kindler
December 22, 2005
70. Rosie Perez, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
December 23, 2005
71. Heather Graham, Fall Out Boy
January 2, 2006
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."
72. Bill O'Reilly, Eric Bana
January 3, 2006
Tonights guests include Bill O'Reilly and Eric Bana.
73. Pierce Brosnan, Marv Albert
January 4, 2006
74. Felicity Huffman, David Rakoff, Common
January 5, 2006
75. Amy Sedaris, Dennis Regan, the Temptations
January 6, 2006
Johnny Dark "celebrates" 39 years as a CBS page; Alan makes predictions for 2006; The Temptations perform "My Girl."
76. Albert Brooks, Kristin Cavallari
January 9, 2006
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.
77. Scarlett Johannsen, Tiki Barber, Imogen Heap
January 10, 2006
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.
78. Queen Latifah, Bob Sarlatte
January 11, 2006
Guest Stars: Edd Hall
79. Kiefer Sutherland, Alicia Keys, Andy Samberg
January 12, 2006
80. Tom Cavanagh, Jake Johannsen
January 13, 2006
81. Martin Lawrence, Kari Byron, Matisyahu
January 16, 2006
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."
82. Tatum O'Neal, Jeff MacGregor
January 17, 2006
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.
83. Kate Beckinsale, Bob Saget
January 18, 2006
Tonights guests include Kate Beckinsale and Bob Saget.
84. Cheryl Hines, Anna Nalick, Mike Vanderjagt
January 19, 2006
85. Charles Grodin, Jordana Brewster
January 20, 2006
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.
86. Anthony Hopkins
January 23, 2006
87. Bernie Mac, Beth Orton
January 24, 2006
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.
88. Mischa Barton, Jeff Altman, Wicked Wisdom
January 25, 2006
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."
89. Tommy Lee Jones, Anthony Hamilton
February 2, 2006
90. P Diddy, Train
February 3, 2006
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."
91. Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé
February 6, 2006
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."
92. Beyonce Knowles, Stephen A. Smith
February 7, 2006
93. Rachel Weisz, Beastie Boys
February 8, 2006
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.
94. Senator John McCain, Heidi Klum
February 9, 2006
Tonights guests include Senator John McCain and Heidi Klum.
95. Martha Stewart, Michael Bublé
February 10, 2006
96. Geena Davis, INXS
February 13, 2006
97. Julianne Moore, Randy Jackson, The O'Jays
February 14, 2006
98. Charles Barkley, Catherine Keener
February 15, 2006
99. Jimmy Fallon, Hannah Teter, She Wants Revenge
February 16, 2006
100. Donald Trump, Bill Burr
February 17, 2006
101. Marcia Cross, Daytona 500 Winner
February 20, 2006
102. Matthew Fox, Brian Regan, Broadway's Jersey Boys
February 21, 2006
103. Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Teutuls
February 22, 2006
104. Amanda Peet, Jack Hanna
February 23, 2006
Amanda Peet and Jack Hanna are featured guests plus Peter Griffin of Family Guy presents the Top Ten!
105. Hugh Laurie, Ne-Yo
February 24, 2006
Tonights guests include Hugh Laurie and Ne-Yo.
106. Bruce Willis, The Strokes
February 27, 2006
Tonights guests include Bruce Willis and The Strokes.
107. Barbara Walters, Tyler James Williams
February 28, 2006
108. Sarah Jessica Parker
March 1, 2006
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).
109. Harry Connick Jr., Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
March 2, 2006
110. Ricky Gervais, The Subways
March 3, 2006
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."
111. Emma Thompson, Frank Caliendo, Beth Orton
March 6, 2006
112. Howard Stern, Carrie Underwood
March 13, 2006
113. Natalie Portman, Al Franken
March 14, 2006
114. Vin Diesel, Trey Parker & Matt Stone
March 15, 2006
115. Denzel Washington, Diablo Cody
March 20, 2006
116. Marcia Cross, Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
March 21, 2006
117. David Spade, Teddy Geiger
March 22, 2006
118. Sharon Stone, Mark Fainaru-Wada, Lance Williams
March 27, 2006
119. Ray Romano, Willie Nelson
March 28, 2006
120. Josh Hartnett, Chris Elliott, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
March 29, 2006
121. Antonio Banderas, Patrice Oneal, Flaming Lips
March 30, 2006
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.
122. Liza Minnelli, Al Lubel
March 31, 2006
123. Billy Crystal, Johnny Damon
April 10, 2006
124. Geena Davis, Aaron Eckhart, Sonya Kitchell
April 11, 2006
125. Jason Randal, Mandy Moore, Ben Harper
April 12, 2006
126. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tyler Perry, Death Cab For Cutie
April 13, 2006
127. Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, Mary J. Blige
April 14, 2006
Tonight's guests include Eva Longoria and Barry Sonnenfeld.
128. Eva Longoria, Barry Sonnenfeld
April 17, 2006
Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top sits in with the band; Dave, Tony, Rupert, and Alan have fun with sirens; Jane Fonda discusses her marriage to Ted Turner; Shooter Jennings performs "Gone to Carolina."
129. Jane Fonda, Shooter Jennings
April 18, 2006
130. Craig Furguson, Alexis Bledel, Tom Russell
April 19, 2006
Dave sits down with fellow talk-show host Craig Furguson. He also talks with Gilmore Girls star Alexis Bledel, and Tom Russell.
131. Piedmont Bird Callers, Michael Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler
April 27, 2006
Tonights guests include Keri Russell, Brian and Tina Miser and Jerry Lee Lewis.
132. Kerri Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Human Cannonball Team
April 28, 2006
133. Tom Hanks, Kanye West
May 1, 2006
134. Tom Cruise, Jamie Oliver
May 2, 2006
135. Rosie Perez, Danica Patrick
May 3, 2006
136. Julia Roberts, Pearl Jam
May 4, 2006
137. Vince Vaughn, K.T. Tunstall
May 5, 2006
138. Derek Jeter, Michelle Monghan, Barnum & Bailey Circus
May 8, 2006
139. Kurt Russell, The Little Willies
May 9, 2006
140. Jason Lee, Jack Hanna
May 10, 2006
141. Teri Hatcher, Tom Dreesen, Michel Lauziere
May 11, 2006
142. Edie Falco, Pete Correale, Van Hunt
May 12, 2006
143. Kid Scientists, William Shatner, Angels & Airwaves
May 15, 2006
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.
144. Debra Messing, Chris Russo
May 16, 2006
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."
145. Bruce Willis, Goldfrapp
May 17, 2006
Tonights guests include Rebecca Romijn from "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" and The Eagles of Death Metal.
146. Stupid Pet Tricks, Rebecca Romijn, Eagles of Death Metal
May 18, 2006
Tonight's guests include Jennifer Garner from "Alias" and Mary Cheney (author of "Now It's My Turn").
147. Jennifer Garner, Harry Hill
May 19, 2006
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."
148. Martha Stewart, Dixie Chicks, Criss Angel
May 22, 2006
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."
149. Martin Short, James Blunt
May 23, 2006
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."
150. Jennifer Aniston, Rob Zombie
May 24, 2006
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.
151. Halle Berry, Harold Perrineau, Jesse James
May 25, 2006
152. Bill Maher, Rita Wilson
May 26, 2006
153. Lindsay Lohan, Sam Hornish Jr.
June 5, 2006
154. Bonnie Hunt, Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint
June 6, 2006
155. Kyra Sedgwick, Al Franken
June 7, 2006
156. Meredith Vieira, Jeremy Piven, My Morning Jacket
June 8, 2006
157. Michael Keaton, Wolfmother
June 9, 2006
158. Paris Hilton, Will Shortz
June 12, 2006
159. Tim Russert, Cat Power
June 13, 2006
160. Stephen Colbert, Mark Cuban, Neko Case
June 14, 2006
161. Sandra Bullock, Widespread Panic
June 15, 2006
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."
162. Robert Duvall, Tommy Tiernan, Sonic Youth
June 16, 2006
Geoff Ogilvy, the winner of this years U.S. Open, reads tonights Top Ten List; Adam Sandler discusses fatherhood and a hilarious incident in a hotel room in Mexico; Julie Chen discusses being married to Les Moonves and the new series of "Big Brother."
163. Adam Sandler, Julie Chen
June 19, 2006
164. Nicole Richie, Brandon Routh
June 20, 2006
165. Dwyane Wade, Amy Sedaris, Morningwood
June 21, 2006
166. Meryl Streep, Yellowcard
June 22, 2006
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."
167. Al Gore, Rock Kills Kid
June 23, 2006
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."
168. Kevin Spacey, The Streets
June 26, 2006
169. Anne Hathaway, Jim Gaffigan, Dashboard Confessional
June 27, 2006
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."
170. Robert Downey Jr., Fred Willard, Martha Wainwright
June 28, 2006
171. Johnny Depp, Broken Social Scene
June 29, 2006
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."
172. Tom Brokaw, Paul Simon
June 30, 2006
173. John Witherspoon, The Fray
July 10, 2006
174. Paul Reubens, Yunjin Kim, Nelly Furtado
July 11, 2006
175. Denis Leary, New York Met David Wright, the Wreckers
July 12, 2006
176. Luke Wilson, Band of Horses
July 13, 2006
177. Anderson Cooper, Greg Fitzsimmons
July 14, 2006
Tonight's guests include Kate Hudson and Patrice O'Neal.
178. Kate Hudson, Patrice O'Neal
July 17, 2006
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."
179. Regis Philbin, Bryce Dallas Howard
July 18, 2006
Tonights guests include Uma Thurman and Morgan Spurlock.
180. Uma Thurman, Morgan Spurlock, egg catchers Brad Freeman and Patrick Breault
July 19, 2006
Tonight's guests include Martin Short and Pink.
181. Martin Short, Pink
July 20, 2006
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."
182. Donald Trump, Nick Griffin, Sam Roberts
July 21, 2006
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."
183. Colin Farrell, India.Arie
July 24, 2006
184. Greg Kinnear, reptile expert Dr. Darrel Frost, Tapes 'n Tapes
July 25, 2006
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.
185. Scarlett Johansson, Paul Teutul Jr. and Sr.
July 26, 2006
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."
186. Johnny Depp, the Spinners
July 27, 2006
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.
187. Jamie Foxx, Tom Dreesen
July 28, 2006
188. Samuel L. Jackson, Gnarls Barkley
August 14, 2006
189. Hilary Duff, Jason Randal, Dirty Pretty Things
August 15, 2006
Tonights guests include Jessica Biel and Christina Aguilera.
190. Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera
August 16, 2006
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."
191. Whoopi Goldberg, sock puppeteer Jack Fisett, Fatboy Slim
August 17, 2006
192. Edward Norton, Greg Fitzsimmons
August 18, 2006
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."
193. Julianna Margulies, Andy Sansone, Outkast
August 21, 2006
"Raul Castro" fields questions for the audience; Chris Elliott auditions for the CBS soap "Guiding Light," Razorlight performed "America."
194. Chris Elliott, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Razorlight
August 22, 2006
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---."
195. John McEnroe, Artie Lang, Busta Rhymes
August 23, 2006
196. Mark Wahlberg, Ruth Regina, M. Ward
August 24, 2006
197. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Albert Pujols
August 25, 2006
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