• Air date: 03 Jan '12 178 episodes
      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...
  • List of Episodes (178)
    • 1. Will Arnett, Lisa Lampanelli, Guided by Voices

      03 Jan '12
    • 2. Brian Williams, WU LYF

      04 Jan '12
    • 3. Tina Fey, Jeremy Irvine, Barr Brothers

      05 Jan '12
      Tina Fey Vandalizes Dave's Car. Jeremy Irvine tells Dave about his quick rise to stardom in "War Horse."
    • 4. Kristen Bell, Dan Naturman, Blind Pilot

      06 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes actress Kristen Bell and musical guest Blind Pilot.
    • 5. Mark Wahlberg, Heather Morris, Snow Patrol

      09 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg, actress Heather Morris, and musical guest Snow Patrol. "Top Ten Ways Kim Jong Un Celebrated His Birthday". The Glee star turns filmmaker with a special video for Dave.
    • 6. Kate Beckinsale, Marv Albert, The Little Willies

      10 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes Kate Beckinsale, Bloopers with Marv Albert, and music from The Little Willies.
    • 7. Dolly Parton, Alan Zweibel

      11 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes musician Dolly Parton and writer Alan Zweibel. Top Ten Things Kim Jong-Un Wants To Accomplish As Supreme Commander of North Korea. What's proper bus etiquette? Dolly airs out all the details. A charity lunch date turns into a nightmare for Alan.
    • 8. Sen. John McCain, Johnny Winter

      12 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes Senator John McCain and musical guest Johnny Winter.
    • 9. Viggo Mortensen, Dennis Regan, Tony Bennett

      13 Jan '12
    • 10. Simon Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Seal

      16 Jan '12
    • 11. Ricky Gervais, Jessica Chastain, Kathleen Edwards

      17 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, actress Jessica Chastain, and musical guest Kathleen Edwards.
    • 12. Marg Helgenberger, Michael Fassbender, Ellie Goulding

      18 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes actress Marg Helgenberger from the CBS drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," actor Michael Fassbender, and musical guest Ellie Goulding.
    • 13. Kathy Griffin, Simon Helberg, Joseph Arthur

      19 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes comedian Kathy Griffin, actor Simon Helberg from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," and musical guest Joseph Aurthur.
    • 14. Dana Carvey, Jon Fisch, Los Campesinos!

      20 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes comedian Dana Carvey, Jon Fisch and musical guest Los Campesinos! performs.
    • 15. Jennifer Lopez, Rob Schneider, James McCartney

      30 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes actress Jennifer Lopez, actor Rob Schneider form the CBS comedy series "Rob!", and musical guest James McCartney.
    • 16. Bill Murray, Girls' Generation

      31 Jan '12
      Dave welcomes actor Bill Murray and musical guest Girls' Generation.
    • 17. Howard Stern, The Airborne Toxic Event

      01 Feb '12
      Dave welcomes radio host Howard Stern and musical guest The Airborne Toxic Event.
    • 18. Woody Harrelson, Stephen Merchant, Lana Del Rey

      02 Feb '12
    • 19. Michelle Williams, Jake Johannsen, Ziggy Marley

      03 Feb '12
      Dave welcomes actress Michelle Williams, comic Jake Johannsen and musical guest Ziggy Marley. Top Ten Super Bowl Fun Facts. Why wasn't Michelle paying attention to her Academy Awards nominations announcement?
    • 20. Eli Manning, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Die Antwoord

      06 Feb '12
      Highlights from Biff's big day at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis. Dave's "favorite" Manning talks about his brother Peyton's football future. Sarah embarrasses herself in front of a group of punk kids. The South African rap-rave group performs "I Fink U Freeky."
    • 21. Denzel Washington, The Fray

      07 Feb '12
      Dave welcomes actor Denzel Washington and musical guest The Fray.
    • 22. Ryan Reynolds, Ellie Kemper, Dierks Bentley

      08 Feb '12
      Dave welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, actress Ellie Kemper, and musical guest Dierks Bentley. Before "The Office," there was "The Man Under The Stairs."
    • 23. Nicolas Cage, Michelle Dockery, The Kills

      09 Feb '12
      Dave welcomes actor Nicolas Cage, actress Michelle Dockery, A Top Ten List presented by Foo Fighters, and musical guest The Kills. Top Ten Interesting Facts About The GrammyAwards. Nicolas Cage tells how he and Charlie Sheen were nearly arrested for making trouble on a plane. Is Nicolas Cage a vampire? The "Ghost Rider" star addresses the rumors sweeping the Internet. Dave welcomes Michelle Dockery, star of the hit PBS series, "Downton Abbey."
    • 24. David Spade, Betty Wright

      10 Feb '12
      Dave welcomes actor David Spade from the CBS comedy series "Rules Of Engagement" and musical guest Betty Wright.
    • 25. Reese Witherspoon, Michael Weatherly, Top Ten by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models, Kasabian

      13 Feb '12
      Dave welcomes actress Reese Witherspoon, a Top Ten List with 10 of the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and the reveal of the 2012 cover model, actor Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS", and musical guests Kasabian. Top Ten Reasons This Year's 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue Is The Best One Ever.