2008 • 200 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1 • Sep 02, 2008
Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, and Terrence Howard are the scheduled guests.
Episode 2 • Sep 03, 2008
Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, and Tricky are the scheduled guests.
Episode 3 • Sep 04, 2008
Following the previous night's acceptance speech, Dave admits to underestimating Gov. Sarah Palin; Andy Kindler makes his last report from the GOP convention in Minneapolis; Robin Williams throws in his two cents on the election; Shannen Doherty plugs the new 90210 and describes surviving the Southern California mudslides; Duffy performed "Warwick Avenue."
Episode 4 • Sep 05, 2008
John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.
Episode 5 • Sep 08, 2008
Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.
Episode 6 • Sep 09, 2008
Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests. Plus, the second annual NASCAR Top Twelve!
Episode 7 • Sep 10, 2008
Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.
Episode 8 • Sep 11, 2008
Jessica Simpson and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.
Episode 9 • Sep 12, 2008
Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Street; Dave reads from the "Late Show Fun Facts" book, in stores next week; in her first LSDL appearance in seven years, Meg Ryan plugs The Women and shares an anecdote about her daughter; Ricky Gervais promotes Ghost Town and describes doing press junkets for the movie.
Episode 10 • Sep 22, 2008
Former President William Jefferson Clinton and Chris Rock are the scheduled guests.
Episode 11 • Sep 23, 2008
Lyle the Intern fails to convince Dave to join his latest scam; Julianne Moore discusses her trip to Brazil and plugs Blindness; Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen do stand-up; Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire."
Episode 12 • Sep 24, 2008
Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem
Episode 13 • Sep 25, 2008
Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood
Episode 14 • Sep 26, 2008
Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio
Episode 15 • Sep 29, 2008
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger
Episode 16 • Sep 30, 2008
Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
Episode 17 • Oct 01, 2008
Episode 18 • Oct 02, 2008
Episode 19 • Oct 03, 2008
Dave comments on the previous night's vice-presidential debate, which is followed by a string of Unfair Edits; NBC anchorman Brian Williams also throws in his two cents; Tim Robbins talks baseball, shares a story about Paul Newman, and plugs City of Ember.
Episode 20 • Oct 06, 2008
Episode 21 • Oct 07, 2008
Dave presents the (fake) opening credits of the second presidential debate, which closely resemble Magnum P.I.; Debra Messing plugs "The Starter Wife" and takes a jab at Sarah Palin; Alan's tour of the Late Show control room is sabotaged; Alianca da Terra founder John Carter discusses the plight of the Amazon rainforest; Tegan and Sara performed "Call It Off."
Episode 22 • Oct 08, 2008
Episode 23 • Oct 09, 2008
Michael Bearden fills in for Paul; a man wanders onstage to get his copy of the Fun Facts book autographed; Bill Murray promotes City of Ember and conducts a town hall debate; Beck performed "Gamma Ray."
Episode 24 • Oct 10, 2008
Tonight on "Late Show Green Tips," Chris and Gerard show off their new hybrid; Jeremy Piven discusses winning his third Emmy; Alan has a few words to say to Gov. Sarah Palin; Elizabeth Banks plugs W.; Lou Reed performed "Caroline Says, Part 2."
Episode 25 • Oct 13, 2008
Episode 26 • Oct 14, 2008
Episode 27 • Oct 15, 2008
Episode 28 • Oct 16, 2008
Episode 29 • Oct 17, 2008
Episode 30 • Oct 27, 2008
Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.
Episode 31 • Oct 28, 2008
Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.
Episode 32 • Oct 29, 2008
Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled guests.
Episode 33 • Oct 30, 2008
"New Halloween Costumes" include Sarah Palin's passport, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amy Winehouse's hair, and an oversized copy of the Fun Facts book; Cole Hamels of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies reads the Top Ten; John Legend performed "I Love, You Love."
Episode 34 • Oct 31, 2008
Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.
Episode 35 • Nov 03, 2008
Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten from Ricky Gervais!
Episode 36 • Nov 05, 2008
Dave shares a few thoughts on election night; an audience member panics when he realizes he forgot to vote; Tom Brokaw promotes his best-selling book, "Boom!"; a very pregnant Vera Farmiga plugs The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
Episode 37 • Nov 06, 2008
Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naperville, IL!
Episode 38 • Nov 07, 2008
Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."
Episode 39 • Nov 10, 2008
Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.
Episode 40 • Nov 11, 2008
Dave shows a clip of King Tut's mummy appearing on Maury; NFL superstar Terrell Owens presents the Top Ten; the legendary Don Rickles plugs his new book and riffs on marriage and growing old; Alicia Keys performed "The Thing About Love."
Episode 41 • Nov 12, 2008
Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
Episode 42 • Nov 13, 2008
Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.
Episode 43 • Nov 14, 2008
A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "Cosby Show" complete series DVD set and comments on the election; The Answer (making their American TV debut) performed "Never Too Late."
Episode 44 • Nov 17, 2008
Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 1 of "Tribute Band Week" with Purple Reign!
Episode 45 • Nov 18, 2008
With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he'll accidentally start an international incident; Lyle the Intern and his pal "Rudy" (Joe Grossman) promote their internet show; Jack Hanna brings out a baby kangaroo, an aardvark, and a macaque; on Day 2 of Tribute Band Week, The Cold Hard Cash Show performed "Folsom Prison Blues."
Episode 46 • Nov 19, 2008
Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!
Episode 47 • Nov 20, 2008
Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.
Episode 48 • Nov 21, 2008
James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!
Episode 49 • Nov 24, 2008
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.
Episode 50 • Nov 25, 2008
Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after President Bush pardoned 14 convicted felons that week, Dave and Alan grant clemency to an audience member; Reese Witherspoon relives her 2005 Oscar win and plugs Four Christmases; Harry Connick Jr. performs "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
Episode 51 • Nov 26, 2008
Teri Hatcher, Ludacris, and T-Pain are the scheduled guests.
Episode 52 • Nov 27, 2008
Denis Leary and John Mayer are the scheduled guests. Plus, Dave's Mom and the 16th annual pie-guessing contest!
Episode 53 • Nov 28, 2008
Bruce Willis promotes the Fun Facts book, declaring the tome "Yippee-ki-larious, mother****er!"; Tom Arnold laments the failure of his third marriage and plugs Gardens of the Night; Dave chats with a grouchy CBS Store employee (Johnny Dark); Faith Hill and the Morgan State University Choir performed "Little Drummer Boy."
Episode 54 • Dec 08, 2008
Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, and The Duke Spirit are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from the Ball State University football team!
Episode 55 • Dec 09, 2008
Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, and Jamey Johnson are the scheduled guests.
Episode 56 • Dec 10, 2008
Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, and Loudon Wainwright III are the scheduled guests.
Episode 57 • Dec 11, 2008
Sen. John McCain and Bon Iver are the scheduled guests.
Episode 58 • Dec 12, 2008
In need of a pick-me-up, Dave repeats the sneezing monkey clip; a bronchitis-stricken Meryl Streep promotes Doubt; Dave's old buddy Jeff Altman does a few impressions.
Episode 59 • Dec 15, 2008
Adam Sandler is the scheduled guest. Plus, a Holiday Toy Demo!
Episode 60 • Dec 16, 2008
Tom Cruise and Fall Out Boy are the scheduled guests.
Episode 61 • Dec 17, 2008
Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.
Episode 62 • Dec 18, 2008
Will Smith and Of Montreal are the scheduled guests.
Episode 63 • Dec 19, 2008
Jerry Seinfeld and Leona Lewis are the scheduled guests.
Episode 64 • Dec 22, 2008
Dustin Hoffman and Todd Rundgren guest. PLUS: An Apology from Bernie Madoff; Coach Mike Singletary; the Bitter Cold Hits the "Today" Show; the Al Qaeda Holiday Party; and a Top Ten List.
Episode 65 • Dec 23, 2008
Mickey Rourke; Jay Thomas; and Darlene Love. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a sneezing monkey; a top ten list; Holiday Quarterback Challenge; and Paul Shaffer's does Cher's "O Holy Night."
Episode 66 • Dec 26, 2008
Dave shows a (phony) clip of Larry King interviewing the shoe that was thrown at President Bush; Tracy Morgan jokes about his recent legal troubles; Dave asks Paul about how he spent his Christmas; "MADtv" star Matt Braunger makes his television stand-up debut.
Episode 67 • Jan 05, 2009
Kate Hudson; and Glasvegas. PLUS: CNN Clip of the Night; Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Homeland Security USA; Changes in the Late Show 2009; the President defends his record; Regis in high-def; a top ten list; Dave's resolutions; and Biff still celebrating.
Episode 68 • Jan 06, 2009
Dave delivers a pizza to an audience member, but she's too excited to eat it; Dave reads the "Top Ten Questions"; Kevin James plugs Paul Blart: Mall Cop and discusses his weight problem; another chat with CBS store employee "Stanley Kronkite" (Johnny Dark); "Squawk Box" host Becky Quick analyzes the Bernie Madoff controversy; Erin McCarley performed "Love, Save the Empty."
Episode 69 • Jan 07, 2009
Ricky Gervais; Rose Byrne; and Okkervil River. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Ball State at the GMAC Bowl; what's popular on the Monkey Channel; the White House lunch; a top ten list; and the guy who was hanging bare-assed from a ski lift.
Episode 70 • Jan 08, 2009
Kate Winslet; and Marv Albert. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Front Page of the New York Post; Regis in High-Def; and a Top Ten List.
Episode 71 • Jan 09, 2009
Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a monkey sneezing; a squid sneezing; Dick Cheney Lie Count; Governor Bill Richardson; Late Show Fun Facts; Alan Kalter's Guide to the Inauguration; and a top ten list.
Episode 72 • Jan 12, 2009
Billy Crystal; and Kara DioGuardi. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; an Odd Blagojevich Press Conference; 49er Coach Mike Singletary; and a Top Ten List with Owen Wilson from Maui, Hawaii.
Episode 73 • Jan 13, 2009
Salma Hayek; and Jimmie Walker. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; phone call for David Letterman; little known things about the Bush Administration; Dave's Cocoa Guy; a message from Late Show writer Bill Scheft; and a special Top Ten from baseball's newest Hall of Fame inductees, Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson.
Episode 74 • Jan 14, 2009
Clint Eastwood; and Randy Rogers Band. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; The 9th Anniversary of Dave's Quintuple; and Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview.
Episode 75 • Jan 15, 2009
Kyra Sedgwick; and Gwen Ifill. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; George W. Bush cleaning his glasses; Inauguration Day Plans; filling in for Osama bin Laden; and Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop in uninvited.
Episode 76 • Jan 16, 2009
Zach Braff; Arj Barker; and The Airborne Toxic Event. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; "Bride Wars"; Mystery Sound in Space; Alan Kalter's How It Works; and a Late Show Farewell to Great Moments in Presidential Speeches.
Episode 77 • Jan 26, 2009
Episode 78 • Jan 27, 2009
Episode 79 • Jan 28, 2009
Episode 80 • Jan 29, 2009
Episode 81 • Jan 30, 2009
Episode 82 • Feb 02, 2009
Episode 83 • Feb 03, 2009
Episode 84 • Feb 04, 2009
Episode 85 • Feb 05, 2009
Episode 86 • Feb 06, 2009
Episode 87 • Feb 09, 2009
Episode 88 • Feb 10, 2009
Episode 89 • Feb 11, 2009
Episode 90 • Feb 12, 2009
Episode 91 • Feb 13, 2009
Episode 92 • Feb 16, 2009
Episode 93 • Feb 17, 2009
Episode 94 • Feb 18, 2009
Episode 95 • Feb 19, 2009
Episode 96 • Feb 20, 2009
Episode 97 • Mar 02, 2009
Episode 98 • Mar 03, 2009
Episode 99 • Mar 04, 2009
Episode 100 • Mar 05, 2009
Jon Stewart is scheduled to appear. Plus, Day 4 of U2 Week!
Episode 101 • Mar 06, 2009
Episode 102 • Mar 09, 2009
Episode 103 • Mar 10, 2009
Episode 104 • Mar 11, 2009
Episode 105 • Mar 12, 2009
Episode 106 • Mar 13, 2009
Episode 107 • Mar 16, 2009
Episode 108 • Mar 17, 2009
Episode 109 • Mar 18, 2009
Episode 110 • Mar 19, 2009
After discussing Bruce Willis' wedding at length, Dave mentions that he married his longtime girlfriend in a private ceremony this past weekend, than explains all the obstacles he faced on the way to the courthouse; an update on George Clarke and the Late Show Weight Loss Challenge; Hugh Laurie plugs Monsters vs. Aliens; Sarah Paulson does impressions; Bloc Party performed "One Month Off."
Episode 111 • Mar 20, 2009
Via videotape, Osama bin Laden congratulates Dave on his marriage to Regina; tonight on "At Home with the Madoffs," Bernie and Ruth watch TV; Mary Tyler Moore plugs her autobiography and shares an embarassing story about Ed Asner; Blake Lively talks about her maltipoo; White Lies performed "To Lose My Life."
Episode 112 • Mar 23, 2009
Episode 113 • Mar 24, 2009
Episode 114 • Mar 25, 2009
Episode 115 • Mar 30, 2009
Following the monologue, two goons walk off with Tony, claiming he's been adopted by Madonna; in lieu of Biff, Andy Kindler makes the annual trip to Yankees Spring Training; champion grocery-bagger Francisco Palacios puts Dave to shame in a face-off; Marg Helgenberger talks about her first job; Ray LaMontagne performed "You Are The Best Thing."
Episode 116 • Mar 31, 2009
Episode 117 • Apr 01, 2009
Episode 118 • Apr 02, 2009
Episode 119 • Apr 03, 2009
Episode 120 • Apr 13, 2009
Episode 121 • Apr 14, 2009
Episode 122 • Apr 15, 2009
Episode 123 • Apr 16, 2009
Episode 124 • Apr 17, 2009
Episode 125 • Apr 20, 2009
Episode 126 • Apr 21, 2009
Episode 127 • Apr 22, 2009
Episode 128 • Apr 23, 2009
Episode 129 • Apr 24, 2009
Episode 130 • Apr 27, 2009
Episode 131 • Apr 28, 2009
Episode 132 • Apr 29, 2009
Episode 133 • Apr 30, 2009
Episode 134 • May 01, 2009
Episode 135 • May 04, 2009
Episode 136 • May 05, 2009
Episode 137 • May 06, 2009
Episode 138 • May 07, 2009
Episode 139 • May 08, 2009
Episode 140 • May 11, 2009
Episode 141 • May 12, 2009
Episode 142 • May 13, 2009
Episode 143 • May 14, 2009
Episode 144 • May 15, 2009
Episode 145 • May 18, 2009
Episode 146 • May 19, 2009
Episode 147 • May 20, 2009
Episode 148 • May 21, 2009
Episode 149 • May 22, 2009
Episode 150 • Jun 01, 2009
Episode 151 • Jun 02, 2009
Episode 152 • Jun 03, 2009
Episode 153 • Jun 04, 2009
Episode 154 • Jun 05, 2009
Episode 155 • Jun 08, 2009
Episode 156 • Jun 09, 2009
Episode 157 • Jun 10, 2009
Episode 158 • Jun 11, 2009
Episode 159 • Jun 12, 2009
Episode 160 • Jun 15, 2009
Episode 161 • Jun 16, 2009
Episode 162 • Jun 17, 2009
Episode 163 • Jun 18, 2009
Dave welcomes the star of the FX network comedy, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", Danny Devito. Topics include Danny's now infamous Youtube moment when it appeared he was drunk on the set. He claims he wasn't. Later, star of the Discovery Channel/Science Channel series, "Man vs. Wild", Bear Grylis stops by to discuss his series upcoming episode with superstar Will Farrell. Phoenix is the Musical Guest.
Episode 164 • Jun 19, 2009
Jada Pinkett-Smith discusses her new role as a doctor in the TnT Tuesday night drama, "Hawthorne" and her oldest son, Jaden's new role in the Karate Kid remake, "Kung Fu Kid". Jada noting that the the family will be living in Hong Kong during the film's production. Michael Cerra discusses his role in the new film, "Year One", also starring Jack Black. Swedish Rock band, The Sounds, are the musical guests.
Episode 165 • Jun 22, 2009
Episode 166 • Jun 23, 2009
Episode 167 • Jun 24, 2009
Episode 168 • Jun 25, 2009
Episode 169 • Jun 26, 2009
Episode 170 • Jul 06, 2009
Episode 171 • Jul 07, 2009
Episode 172 • Jul 08, 2009
Episode 173 • Jul 09, 2009
Episode 174 • Jul 10, 2009
Episode 175 • Jul 13, 2009
Episode 176 • Jul 14, 2009
Episode 177 • Jul 15, 2009
Episode 178 • Jul 16, 2009
Episode 179 • Jul 17, 2009
Episode 180 • Jul 20, 2009
Episode 181 • Jul 21, 2009
Episode 182 • Jul 22, 2009
Episode 183 • Jul 23, 2009
Episode 184 • Jul 24, 2009
Episode 185 • Jul 27, 2009
Episode 186 • Jul 28, 2009
Episode 187 • Jul 29, 2009
Episode 188 • Jul 30, 2009
Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, and Robert Cray are the scheduled guests.
Episode 189 • Jul 31, 2009
Episode 190 • Aug 17, 2009
Episode 191 • Aug 18, 2009
Episode 192 • Aug 19, 2009
Episode 193 • Aug 24, 2009
Episode 194 • Aug 20, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker, Eugene Levy, and Jet are the scheduled guests.
Episode 195 • Aug 21, 2009
Episode 196 • Aug 24, 2009
Episode 197 • Aug 25, 2009
Episode 198 • Aug 26, 2009
Episode 199 • Aug 27, 2009
Episode 200 • Aug 28, 2009