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Late Show with David Letterman

Season 12

2004 · 193 episodes

Episodes

  1. 1Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead23 Aug 2004Dave 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.""
  2. 2Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson24 Aug 2004Dave 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.""
  3. 3Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave25 Aug 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.
  4. 4Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw26 Aug 2004
  5. 5Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan27 Aug 2004A 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.
  6. 6Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J30 Aug 2004Osama 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.
  7. 7Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks31 Aug 2004
  8. 8John McCain, Tom Russell1 Sept 2004
  9. 9Tim Russert, Snow Patrol2 Sept 2004
  10. 10Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo3 Sept 2004Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.
  11. 11National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane6 Sept 2004Dave 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.""
  12. 12Regis Philbin, Hoobastank7 Sept 2004At 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.""
  13. 13Martin Short, Alan Jackson8 Sept 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.
  14. 14Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne9 Sept 2004Biff 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.""
  15. 15Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston10 Sept 2004Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.
  16. 16John Kerry, Green Day20 Sept 2004Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""
  17. 17Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise21 Sept 2004Stand-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.
  18. 18Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello22 Sept 2004Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.
  19. 19Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def23 Sept 2004
  20. 20Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen24 Sept 2004
  21. 21Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna27 Sept 2004As 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.
  22. 22John Goodman, Tom Waits28 Sept 2004Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""
  23. 23Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot29 Sept 2004Live 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.
  24. 24John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam30 Sept 2004
  25. 25Richard Gere, Jason Randal1 Oct 2004CBS 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.
  26. 26Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand4 Oct 2004Dave 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.""
  27. 27Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly5 Oct 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.
  28. 28Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart6 Oct 2004
  29. 29Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver7 Oct 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.""
  30. 30Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld8 Oct 2004During ""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.
  31. 31Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama11 Oct 2004
  32. 32Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon12 Oct 2004Live 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.""
  33. 33Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson13 Oct 2004Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?
  34. 34Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader14 Oct 2004
  35. 35Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan15 Oct 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.
  36. 36Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp18 Oct 2004
  37. 37Jude Law, Ricky Gervais19 Oct 2004
  38. 38Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta20 Oct 2004Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.
  39. 39Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone21 Oct 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.
  40. 40Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee22 Oct 2004Dave'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.
  41. 41Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas1 Nov 2004Dave 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.""
  42. 42Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton3 Nov 2004Dave, 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.
  43. 43Rosie Perez, Steven Wright4 Nov 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.
  44. 44Al Franken, Kristin Bell5 Nov 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.
  45. 45Tom Hanks, Nelly8 Nov 2004The 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.
  46. 46Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World9 Nov 2004
  47. 47Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming10 Nov 2004
  48. 48Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys11 Nov 2004
  49. 49Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop12 Nov 2004During 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.
  50. 50Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver15 Nov 2004
  51. 51Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey16 Nov 2004Dave 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.
  52. 52Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy17 Nov 2004
  53. 53Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette18 Nov 2004Dave 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.""
  54. 54Tom Brady, Damien Fahey19 Nov 2004
  55. 55Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen22 Nov 2004
  56. 56Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb23 Nov 2004A 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.
  57. 57Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson24 Nov 2004In 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.""
  58. 58Natalie Portman, John Mayer25 Nov 2004Via 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.
  59. 59Barack Obama, Jessica Biel26 Nov 2004During 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.
  60. 60Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong29 Nov 2004Tonight'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.
  61. 61Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings30 Nov 2004
  62. 62Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 411 Dec 2004
  63. 63Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett2 Dec 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.""
  64. 64Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi3 Dec 2004
  65. 65Jim Carrey, Ashanti13 Dec 2004As 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.""
  66. 66Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies14 Dec 2004
  67. 67Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice15 Dec 2004Adam 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.
  68. 68Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot16 Dec 2004""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.
  69. 69Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens17 Dec 2004
  70. 70Bill Murray, Kaki King20 Dec 2004
  71. 71Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King21 Dec 2004
  72. 72Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen22 Dec 2004Dave'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.
  73. 73Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love23 Dec 2004
  74. 74Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day3 Jan 2005Dave 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.""
  75. 75Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys4 Jan 2005
  76. 76Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys5 Jan 2005
  77. 77Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears6 Jan 2005
  78. 78Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco7 Jan 2005A 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.""
  79. 79Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King10 Jan 2005
  80. 80Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight11 Jan 2005
  81. 81Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks12 Jan 2005Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.
  82. 82Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance13 Jan 2005
  83. 83Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler14 Jan 2005Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.
  84. 84Jack Hanna, Teri Polo17 Jan 2005Dave 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.
  85. 85Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol18 Jan 2005
  86. 86Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead19 Jan 2005
  87. 87Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie20 Jan 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.""
  88. 88Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush21 Jan 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.
  89. 89Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson31 Jan 2005Dave'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.""
  90. 90Debra Messing, Peyton Manning1 Feb 2005
  91. 91Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles2 Feb 2005
  92. 92Elton John, Eva Mendes3 Feb 2005
  93. 93Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith4 Feb 2005
  94. 94Will Smith, Tom Brady7 Feb 2005
  95. 95Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down8 Feb 2005Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Down performs ""Let Me Go.""
  96. 96David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day9 Feb 2005
  97. 97Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler10 Feb 2005
  98. 98Paris Hilton, Bill Burr11 Feb 2005During ""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.
  99. 99Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law14 Feb 2005
  100. 100Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble15 Feb 2005
  101. 101Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs16 Feb 2005
  102. 102Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos17 Feb 2005
  103. 103Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz18 Feb 2005
  104. 104Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt21 Feb 2005Competitive 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).
  105. 105Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon22 Feb 2005Dave 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.""
  106. 106Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes23 Feb 2005Giant 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.
  107. 107John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon24 Feb 2005
  108. 108Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray25 Feb 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.
  109. 109The Rock, Solomon Burke28 Feb 2005Snowmobiling 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.
  110. 110Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards1 Mar 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.
  111. 111Vin Diesel, Amos Lee2 Mar 20052004 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.
  112. 112Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery3 Mar 2005
  113. 113Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo4 Mar 2005Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.
  114. 114Ashton Kutcher, Al Green14 Mar 2005
  115. 115Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops15 Mar 2005
  116. 116Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes16 Mar 2005Dave 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.
  117. 117Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani21 Mar 2005Dave 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.
  118. 118Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age22 Mar 2005Jessica 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.""
  119. 119P. Diddy, Erika Christensen23 Mar 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.
  120. 120Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane28 Mar 2005
  121. 121Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio29 Mar 2005
  122. 122Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs30 Mar 2005
  123. 123Denzel Washington, Faith Evans31 Mar 2005An 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.
  124. 124Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen1 Apr 2005Roof 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.
  125. 125Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley5 Apr 2005
  126. 126Show #23456 Apr 2005Dave 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.""
  127. 127Show #234611 Apr 2005Dave 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.""
  128. 128Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal12 Apr 2005
  129. 129David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne13 Apr 2005One 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.
  130. 130Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey14 Apr 2005
  131. 131Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris15 Apr 2005A 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.
  132. 132Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman25 Apr 2005
  133. 133Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor26 Apr 2005Tonight'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.
  134. 134Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem27 Apr 2005
  135. 135Paris Hilton, Jo Frost28 Apr 2005
  136. 136Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill29 Apr 2005Cold 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.
  137. 137Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert2 May 2005Throughout 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.
  138. 138Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg3 May 2005
  139. 139Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna4 May 2005
  140. 140Luke Wilson, Kasabian5 May 2005Live 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.""
  141. 141Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan6 May 2005Like 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.
  142. 142Will Ferrell, Robert Plant9 May 2005
  143. 143Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen10 May 2005
  144. 144Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino11 May 2005
  145. 145Billy Crystal, Garbage12 May 2005
  146. 146Samuel L. Jackson, Sting13 May 2005
  147. 147Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band16 May 2005
  148. 148Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild17 May 2005Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.
  149. 149Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan18 May 2005
  150. 150Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat19 May 2005
  151. 151David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey20 May 2005
  152. 152Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman23 May 2005
  153. 153Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers24 May 2005
  154. 154Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals25 May 2005
  155. 155Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas6 Jun 2005Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.
  156. 157Russel Crowe, Paul Anka8 Jun 2005Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.
  157. 158Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds9 Jun 2005Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.
  158. 159Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo10 Jun 2005Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.
  159. 160Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters13 Jun 2005Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.
  160. 161Show #238014 Jun 2005Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.
  161. 162Show #238115 Jun 2005Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.
  162. 163Show #238216 Jun 2005BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.
  163. 164Show #238317 Jun 2005Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
  164. 165Show #238420 Jun 2005Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.
  165. 166Show #238521 Jun 2005Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.
  166. 167Show #238622 Jun 2005Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.
  167. 168Show #238723 Jun 2005Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.
  168. 169Show #238824 Jun 2005Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.
  169. 170Show #238927 Jun 2005Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.
  170. 171Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers28 Jun 2005Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.
  171. 172Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning29 Jun 2005Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.
  172. 173Jennifer Connelly/Eels30 Jun 2005Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.
  173. 174Episode #12.1741 Jul 2005Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.
  174. 175Show #239418 Jul 2005
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  179. 180John Cusack/The All-American Rejects25 Jul 2005
  180. 181Show #240026 Jul 2005
  181. 182Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann27 Jul 2005Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann
  182. 183Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette28 Jul 2005
  183. 184Show #240329 Jul 2005
  184. 185Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black1 Aug 2005
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