Late Show with David Letterman

Season 13

2005 · 197 episodes

Episodes

  1. 1Show #241429 Aug 2005
  2. 2Show #241530 Aug 2005
  3. 3Show #241631 Aug 2005
  4. 4Show #24171 Sept 2005
  5. 5Show #24182 Sept 2005
  6. 6Show #24195 Sept 2005
  7. 7Show #24206 Sept 2005
  8. 8Show #24217 Sept 2005
  9. 9Show #24228 Sept 2005
  10. 10Show #24239 Sept 2005
  11. 11Show #242412 Sept 2005
  12. 12Show #242513 Sept 2005
  13. 13Show #242614 Sept 2005
  14. 14Show #242715 Sept 2005
  15. 15Show #242816 Sept 2005
  16. 16Show #242919 Sept 2005
  17. 17Show #243020 Sept 2005
  18. 18Show #243121 Sept 2005
  19. 19Show #243222 Sept 2005
  20. 20Show #243323 Sept 2005
  21. 21Show #24343 Oct 2005
  22. 22Show #24354 Oct 2005
  23. 23Show #24365 Oct 2005
  24. 24Show #24376 Oct 2005Jon Stewart and singer David Gray are tonight's guests.
  25. 25Show #24387 Oct 2005
  26. 26Show #243910 Oct 2005
  27. 27Show #244011 Oct 2005
  28. 28Show #244112 Oct 2005
  29. 29Show #244213 Oct 2005
  30. 30Show #244314 Oct 2005
  31. 31Show #244417 Oct 2005
  32. 32Show #244518 Oct 2005
  33. 33Show #244619 Oct 2005The Rock and 13-year-old piano prodigy Kit Armstrong appear on tonights show.
  34. 34Show #244720 Oct 2005Houston 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. 35Show #244821 Oct 2005Gavin MacLeod (in full Captain Steubing regalia) makes a few football prognostications; Al Franken promotes his new book; Al Green performs "Everything's Okay."
  36. 36Show #244924 Oct 2005
  37. 37Show #245025 Oct 2005Uma Thurman and Rachel Ray appear on tonights show.
  38. 38Show #245126 Oct 2005
  39. 39Show #24523 Nov 2005
  40. 40Show #24534 Nov 2005
  41. 41Jennifer Aniston, 50 Cent7 Nov 2005
  42. 42Matthew Broderick, Teri Garr8 Nov 2005
  43. 43Kelly Ripa, Hilary Duff9 Nov 2005
  44. 44Steve Martin, the Teutul family from "American Chopper"10 Nov 2005During "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. 45Ted Koppel, Jim Gaffigan, Trey Anastasio11 Nov 2005
  46. 46Kid scientists, John Cusack14 Nov 2005
  47. 47Joaquin Phoenix, Trisha Yearwood15 Nov 2005Over 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. 48Ellen DeGeneres, Brad Paisley16 Nov 2005
  49. 49Howard Stern, Pharrell Williams17 Nov 2005
  50. 50Sen. John McCain, Carla Gugino18 Nov 2005
  51. 51George Clooney, Ashlee Simpson21 Nov 2005Dave 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. 52Dennis Quaid, Donovan McNabb22 Nov 2005
  53. 53Stupid Pet Tricks, Claire Danes, Big Boi23 Nov 2005President 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. 54Megan Mullally, John Mayer Trio24 Nov 2005
  55. 55John Malkovich, NASCAR Nextel Cup winner, Jim Gaffigan25 Nov 2005Johnny 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. 56Stupid Human Tricks, Amanda Peet28 Nov 2005Dave 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. 57Regis Philbin, Colin Hanks29 Nov 2005
  58. 58Charlize Theron, Maureen Dowd30 Nov 2005
  59. 59Oprah Winfrey, Bonnie Raitt1 Dec 2005
  60. 60Rodeo champion Billy Etbauer2 Dec 2005
  61. 61Jack Black, Reggie Bush, Sinead O'Connor12 Dec 2005
  62. 62Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon13 Dec 2005
  63. 63Stephen Colbert, Aqualung14 Dec 2005Dave participates in a Holiday toy demonstration; Biff tells "It's so cold..." jokes; Aqualung performs "Brighter Than Sunshine."
  64. 64Alec Baldwin, Shakira15 Dec 2005
  65. 65Dr. Phil McGraw, Bill Scheft16 Dec 2005
  66. 66Jim Carrey, We Are Scientists19 Dec 2005
  67. 67Bonnie Hunt, Stephen A. Smith20 Dec 2005Tonights guests include Bonnie Hunt and Stephen A. Smith.
  68. 68Nathan Lane, Tom Dreesen21 Dec 2005
  69. 69Jamie Foxx, Andy Kindler22 Dec 2005
  70. 70Rosie Perez, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love23 Dec 2005
  71. 71Heather Graham, Fall Out Boy2 Jan 2006Dave 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. 72Bill O'Reilly, Eric Bana3 Jan 2006Tonights guests include Bill O'Reilly and Eric Bana.
  73. 73Pierce Brosnan, Marv Albert4 Jan 2006
  74. 74Felicity Huffman, David Rakoff, Common5 Jan 2006
  75. 75Amy Sedaris, Dennis Regan, the Temptations6 Jan 2006Johnny Dark "celebrates" 39 years as a CBS page; Alan makes predictions for 2006; The Temptations perform "My Girl."
  76. 76Albert Brooks, Kristin Cavallari9 Jan 2006The 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. 77Scarlett Johannsen, Tiki Barber, Imogen Heap10 Jan 2006Dave 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. 78Queen Latifah, Bob Sarlatte11 Jan 2006
  79. 79Kiefer Sutherland, Alicia Keys, Andy Samberg12 Jan 2006
  80. 80Tom Cavanagh, Jake Johannsen13 Jan 2006
  81. 81Martin Lawrence, Kari Byron, Matisyahu16 Jan 2006Dave 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. 82Tatum O'Neal, Jeff MacGregor17 Jan 2006Dave 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. 83Kate Beckinsale, Bob Saget18 Jan 2006Tonights guests include Kate Beckinsale and Bob Saget.
  84. 84Cheryl Hines, Anna Nalick, Mike Vanderjagt19 Jan 2006
  85. 85Charles Grodin, Jordana Brewster20 Jan 2006A 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. 86Anthony Hopkins23 Jan 2006
  87. 87Bernie Mac, Beth Orton24 Jan 2006Dave 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. 88Mischa Barton, Jeff Altman, Wicked Wisdom25 Jan 2006Esteban 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. 89Tommy Lee Jones, Anthony Hamilton2 Feb 2006
  90. 90P Diddy, Train3 Feb 2006Paul 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. 91Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé6 Feb 2006Comedian 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. 92Beyonce Knowles, Stephen A. Smith7 Feb 2006
  93. 93Rachel Weisz, Beastie Boys8 Feb 2006Biff 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. 94Senator John McCain, Heidi Klum9 Feb 2006Tonights guests include Senator John McCain and Heidi Klum.
  95. 95Martha Stewart, Michael Bublé10 Feb 2006
  96. 96Geena Davis, INXS13 Feb 2006
  97. 97Julianne Moore, Randy Jackson, The O'Jays14 Feb 2006
  98. 98Charles Barkley, Catherine Keener15 Feb 2006
  99. 99Jimmy Fallon, Hannah Teter, She Wants Revenge16 Feb 2006
  100. 100Donald Trump, Bill Burr17 Feb 2006
  101. 101Marcia Cross, Daytona 500 Winner20 Feb 2006
  102. 102Matthew Fox, Brian Regan, Broadway's Jersey Boys21 Feb 2006
  103. 103Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Teutuls22 Feb 2006
  104. 104Amanda Peet, Jack Hanna23 Feb 2006Amanda Peet and Jack Hanna are featured guests plus Peter Griffin of Family Guy presents the Top Ten!
  105. 105Hugh Laurie, Ne-Yo24 Feb 2006Tonights guests include Hugh Laurie and Ne-Yo.
  106. 106Bruce Willis, The Strokes27 Feb 2006Tonights guests include Bruce Willis and The Strokes.
  107. 107Barbara Walters, Tyler James Williams28 Feb 2006
  108. 108Sarah Jessica Parker1 Mar 2006Declaring 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. 109Harry Connick Jr., Clap Your Hands Say Yeah2 Mar 2006
  110. 110Ricky Gervais, The Subways3 Mar 2006Johnny 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. 111Emma Thompson, Frank Caliendo, Beth Orton6 Mar 2006
  112. 112Howard Stern, Carrie Underwood13 Mar 2006
  113. 113Natalie Portman, Al Franken14 Mar 2006
  114. 114Vin Diesel, Trey Parker & Matt Stone15 Mar 2006
  115. 115Denzel Washington, Diablo Cody20 Mar 2006
  116. 116Marcia Cross, Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins21 Mar 2006
  117. 117David Spade, Teddy Geiger22 Mar 2006
  118. 118Sharon Stone, Mark Fainaru-Wada, Lance Williams27 Mar 2006
  119. 119Ray Romano, Willie Nelson28 Mar 2006
  120. 120Josh Hartnett, Chris Elliott, Yeah Yeah Yeahs29 Mar 2006
  121. 121Antonio Banderas, Patrice Oneal, Flaming Lips30 Mar 2006Dave 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. 122Liza Minnelli, Al Lubel31 Mar 2006
  123. 123Billy Crystal, Johnny Damon10 Apr 2006
  124. 124Geena Davis, Aaron Eckhart, Sonya Kitchell11 Apr 2006
  125. 125Jason Randal, Mandy Moore, Ben Harper12 Apr 2006
  126. 126Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tyler Perry, Death Cab For Cutie13 Apr 2006
  127. 127Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, Mary J. Blige14 Apr 2006
  128. 128Eva Longoria, Barry Sonnenfeld17 Apr 2006
  129. 129Jane Fonda, Shooter Jennings18 Apr 2006
  130. 130Craig Furguson, Alexis Bledel, Tom Russell19 Apr 2006Dave sits down with fellow talk-show host Craig Furguson. He also talks with Gilmore Girls star Alexis Bledel, and Tom Russell.
  131. 131Piedmont Bird Callers, Michael Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler27 Apr 2006Tonights guests include Keri Russell, Brian and Tina Miser and Jerry Lee Lewis.
  132. 132Kerri Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Human Cannonball Team28 Apr 2006
  133. 133Tom Hanks, Kanye West1 May 2006
  134. 134Tom Cruise, Jamie Oliver2 May 2006
  135. 135Rosie Perez, Danica Patrick3 May 2006
  136. 136Julia Roberts, Pearl Jam4 May 2006
  137. 137Vince Vaughn, K.T. Tunstall5 May 2006
  138. 138Derek Jeter, Michelle Monghan, Barnum & Bailey Circus8 May 2006
  139. 139Kurt Russell, The Little Willies9 May 2006
  140. 140Jason Lee, Jack Hanna10 May 2006
  141. 141Teri Hatcher, Tom Dreesen, Michel Lauziere11 May 2006
  142. 142Edie Falco, Pete Correale, Van Hunt12 May 2006
  143. 143Kid Scientists, William Shatner, Angels & Airwaves15 May 2006Dave 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. 144Debra Messing, Chris Russo16 May 2006Dave 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. 145Bruce Willis, Goldfrapp17 May 2006Tonights guests include Rebecca Romijn from "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" and The Eagles of Death Metal.
  146. 146Stupid Pet Tricks, Rebecca Romijn, Eagles of Death Metal18 May 2006Tonight's guests include Jennifer Garner from "Alias" and Mary Cheney (author of "Now It's My Turn").
  147. 147Jennifer Garner, Harry Hill19 May 2006Several 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. 148Martha Stewart, Dixie Chicks, Criss Angel22 May 2006Dave 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. 149Martin Short, James Blunt23 May 2006Dave 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. 150Jennifer Aniston, Rob Zombie24 May 2006Several 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. 151Halle Berry, Harold Perrineau, Jesse James25 May 2006
  152. 152Bill Maher, Rita Wilson26 May 2006
  153. 153Lindsay Lohan, Sam Hornish Jr.5 Jun 2006
  154. 154Bonnie Hunt, Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint6 Jun 2006
  155. 155Kyra Sedgwick, Al Franken7 Jun 2006
  156. 156Meredith Vieira, Jeremy Piven, My Morning Jacket8 Jun 2006
  157. 157Michael Keaton, Wolfmother9 Jun 2006
  158. 158Paris Hilton, Will Shortz12 Jun 2006
  159. 159Tim Russert, Cat Power13 Jun 2006
  160. 160Stephen Colbert, Mark Cuban, Neko Case14 Jun 2006
  161. 161Sandra Bullock, Widespread Panic15 Jun 2006Iraqi 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. 162Robert Duvall, Tommy Tiernan, Sonic Youth16 Jun 2006
  163. 163Adam Sandler, Julie Chen19 Jun 2006
  164. 164Nicole Richie, Brandon Routh20 Jun 2006
  165. 165Dwyane Wade, Amy Sedaris, Morningwood21 Jun 2006
  166. 166Meryl Streep, Yellowcard22 Jun 2006For 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. 167Al Gore, Rock Kills Kid23 Jun 2006Sue 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. 168Kevin Spacey, The Streets26 Jun 2006
  169. 169Anne Hathaway, Jim Gaffigan, Dashboard Confessional27 Jun 2006The 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. 170Robert Downey Jr., Fred Willard, Martha Wainwright28 Jun 2006
  171. 171Johnny Depp, Broken Social Scene29 Jun 2006Dave 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. 172Tom Brokaw, Paul Simon30 Jun 2006
  173. 173John Witherspoon, The Fray10 Jul 2006
  174. 174Paul Reubens, Yunjin Kim, Nelly Furtado11 Jul 2006
  175. 175Denis Leary, New York Met David Wright, the Wreckers12 Jul 2006
  176. 176Luke Wilson, Band of Horses13 Jul 2006
  177. 177Anderson Cooper, Greg Fitzsimmons14 Jul 2006Tonight's guests include Kate Hudson and Patrice O'Neal.
  178. 178Kate Hudson, Patrice O'Neal17 Jul 2006A 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. 179Regis Philbin, Bryce Dallas Howard18 Jul 2006Tonights guests include Uma Thurman and Morgan Spurlock.
  180. 180Uma Thurman, Morgan Spurlock, egg catchers Brad Freeman and Patrick Breault19 Jul 2006Tonight's guests include Martin Short and Pink.
  181. 181Martin Short, Pink20 Jul 2006Sue 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. 182Donald Trump, Nick Griffin, Sam Roberts21 Jul 2006Dave 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. 183Colin Farrell, India.Arie24 Jul 2006
  184. 184Greg Kinnear, reptile expert Dr. Darrel Frost, Tapes 'n Tapes25 Jul 2006A 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. 185Scarlett Johansson, Paul Teutul Jr. and Sr.26 Jul 2006During "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. 186Johnny Depp, the Spinners27 Jul 2006Dave 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. 187Jamie Foxx, Tom Dreesen28 Jul 2006
  188. 188Samuel L. Jackson, Gnarls Barkley14 Aug 2006
  189. 189Hilary Duff, Jason Randal, Dirty Pretty Things15 Aug 2006Tonights guests include Jessica Biel and Christina Aguilera.
  190. 190Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera16 Aug 2006Throughout 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. 191Whoopi Goldberg, sock puppeteer Jack Fisett, Fatboy Slim17 Aug 2006
  192. 192Edward Norton, Greg Fitzsimmons18 Aug 2006Dave 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. 193Julianna Margulies, Andy Sansone, Outkast21 Aug 2006"Raul Castro" fields questions for the audience; Chris Elliott auditions for the CBS soap "Guiding Light," Razorlight performed "America."
  194. 194Chris Elliott, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Razorlight22 Aug 2006An 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. 195John McEnroe, Artie Lang, Busta Rhymes23 Aug 2006
  196. 196Mark Wahlberg, Ruth Regina, M. Ward24 Aug 2006
  197. 197Maggie Gyllenhaal, Albert Pujols25 Aug 2006