Late Show with David Letterman: Season 19
Season 19 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Late Show with David Letterman Season 18.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 19 Progress Shield
Tina Fey, Jeremy Irvine, Barr Brothers
Jan 5, 2012
Tina Fey Vandalizes Dave's Car. Jeremy Irvine tells Dave about his quick rise to stardom in "War Horse."
Kristen Bell, Dan Naturman, Blind Pilot
Jan 6, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Kristen Bell and musical guest Blind Pilot.
Mark Wahlberg, Heather Morris, Snow Patrol
Jan 9, 2012
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
Kate Beckinsale, Marv Albert, The Little Willies
Jan 10, 2012
Dave welcomes Kate Beckinsale, Bloopers with Marv Albert, and music from The Little Willies.
Dolly Parton, Alan Zweibel
Jan 11, 2012
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? Doll
Sen. John McCain, Johnny Winter
Jan 12, 2012
Dave welcomes Senator John McCain and musical guest Johnny Winter.
Ricky Gervais, Jessica Chastain, Kathleen Edwards
Jan 17, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, actress Jessica Chastain, and musical guest Kathleen Edwards.
Marg Helgenberger, Michael Fassbender, Ellie Goulding
Jan 18, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Marg Helgenberger from the CBS drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," actor Michael Fassbender, and musical guest Ellie Goulding.
Kathy Griffin, Simon Helberg, Joseph Arthur
Jan 19, 2012
Dave welcomes comedian Kathy Griffin, actor Simon Helberg from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," and musical guest Joseph Aurthur.
Dana Carvey, Jon Fisch, Los Campesinos!
Jan 20, 2012
Dave welcomes comedian Dana Carvey, Jon Fisch and musical guest Los Campesinos! performs.
Jennifer Lopez, Rob Schneider, James McCartney
Jan 30, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Jennifer Lopez, actor Rob Schneider form the CBS comedy series "Rob!", and musical guest James McCartney.
Bill Murray, Girls' Generation
Jan 31, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Bill Murray and musical guest Girls' Generation.
Howard Stern, The Airborne Toxic Event
Feb 1, 2012
Dave welcomes radio host Howard Stern and musical guest The Airborne Toxic Event.
Michelle Williams, Jake Johannsen, Ziggy Marley
Feb 3, 2012
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 Aw
Eli Manning, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Die Antwoord
Feb 6, 2012
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 o
Denzel Washington, The Fray
Feb 7, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Denzel Washington and musical guest The Fray.
Ryan Reynolds, Ellie Kemper, Dierks Bentley
Feb 8, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, actress Ellie Kemper, and musical guest Dierks Bentley. Before "The Office," there was "The Man Under The Stairs."
Nicolas Cage, Michelle Dockery, The Kills
Feb 9, 2012
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
David Spade, Betty Wright
Feb 10, 2012
Dave welcomes actor David Spade from the CBS comedy series "Rules Of Engagement" and musical guest Betty Wright.
Reese Witherspoon, Michael Weatherly, Top Ten by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models, Kasabian
Feb 13, 2012
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
Viola Davis, the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, Mark Ronson, Erykah Badu, The Dap-Kings, Zigaboo Modeliste
Feb 14, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Viola Davis, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Model Kate Upton, and musical guests Mark Ronson and Erykah Badu.
Jon Stewart, American Bagging Champion Stephanie Teteak, Yelawolf with Kid Rock
Feb 15, 2012
Dave welcomes TV show host Jon Stewart, American Bagging Champion Stephanie Teteak, and musical guests Yelawolf and Kid Rock.
Joan Rivers, Andrew Lincoln, Jason Mraz
Feb 16, 2012
Dave welcomes comedian Joan Rivers, actor Andrew Lincoln, and musical guest Jason Mraz.
Kristen Wiig, Mike Birbiglia, Butch Walker and the Black Widows
Feb 17, 2012
The Academy Award nominee Kristen Wiig takes a tumble in front of pretty boy Brad Pitt.
Jack Hanna, Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Feb 20, 2012
Dave welcomes animal expert "Jungle" Jack Hanna and actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
Alec Baldwin, Eric Hutchinson
Feb 21, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin and musical guest Eric Hutchinson. Alec Baldwin talks about losing weight by going sugar free while Dave extols the virtues of Mexican Coke.
Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Scarborough, K'naan featuring Nelly Furtado
Feb 23, 2012
What happened to Kristin Chenoweth's formerly perky eyes? Why is Kristin Chenoweth wearing sunglasses? Find out when she tells Dave about the problem with her eyelash extensions.
Matthew Broderick, Nick Griffin, We Are Augustines
Feb 24, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, comedian Nick Griffin, and musical guests We Are Augustines.
Ed Helms, Dan Patrick, Lyle Lovett
Feb 27, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Ed Helms, sportscaster Dan Patrick, and musical guest Lyle Lovett.
Nathan Lane, Pauley Perrette, Estelle
Feb 28, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Nathan Lane, actress Pauley Perrette from the CBS drama series "NCIS" and musical guest Estelle.
Neil Patrick Harris, Taylor Kitsch, Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Lupe Fiasco & Bilal
Feb 29, 2012
Dave and Neil Patrick Harris have an awkward green room encounter. The Late Show cue card takes you into the weird world of candle-making. Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions Abou
Will Ferrell, Jon Bernthal
Mar 12, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Will Ferrell and actor Jon Bernthal.
Amanda Peet, Nick Offerman, Top Ten by Cee-Lo Green, The Chieftains with the Low Anthem
Mar 13, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Amanda Peet and actor Nick Offerman. Musical guests The Chieftains with Low Anthem and a Top Ten List presented by musician Cee Lo Green.
Martin Short, The Ting Tings
Mar 14, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Martin Short and musical guests The Ting Tings. Martin upsets a famous female broadcaster and her husband (but it's not Connie Chung and Maury Povich).
Michelle Obama, Esperanza Spalding
Mar 19, 2012
Dave welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and musical guest Esperanza Spalding.
Jennifer Lawrence, Gail Collins, The Shins
Mar 20, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, journalist/author Gail Collins and musical guests The Shins. "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence tells Dave how she hates watching herse
Debra Messing, Josh Hutcherson, Oberhofer
Mar 21, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Debra Messing, actor Josh Hutcherson, and musical guests Oberhofer. The "Smash" star discovers a lot of fake Debra Messings on Twitter.
Rachel Maddow, Timothy Olyphant, Train
Mar 26, 2012
Dave welcomes journalist Rachel Maddow, actor Timothy Olyphant, and musical guests Train.
Jason Sudeikis, Lionel Richie, Jason Aldean
Mar 27, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis, musician Lionel Richie, and musical guests Lionel Richie with Jason Aldean. A lesson in bad parenting: Jason Sudeikis recalls how his Dad once
Chris Elliott, Mohamed Nasheed, Justin Townes Earle
Mar 28, 2012
Dave welcomes actor/comedian Chris Elliott, former President of the Maldives/climate change activist Mohamed Nasheed, and musical guest Justin Townes Earle.
Tracy Morgan, Jim Rome, The Broadway musical 'Once'
Mar 29, 2012
Dave welcomes actor/comedian Tracy Morgan, sportscaster Jim Rome, and a performance from the Broadway musical “Once.”
Megan Mullally, Joe Wong, Band of Skulls
Mar 30, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Megan Mullally, comedian Joe Wong, and musical guest Band of Skulls.
Keith Olbermann, Allison Williams, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Apr 3, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Keith Olbermann, actress/singer Allison Williams, and musical guests Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Top Ten Questions Received by the Marshmallow
Kiefer Sutherland, Eugene Levy, The Punch Brothers
Apr 4, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Kiefer Sutherland, actor Eugene Levy, and musical guests The Punch Brothers. Top Ten Sneezes. Kiefer tries to keep up with his energetic grandkids. Eugene, P
Ricky Gervais, Cobie Smulders, Tennis
Apr 9, 2012
Biff Henderson hangs with Jeter, Reggie and more at NY Yankees Spring Training. Ricky Gervais brings Dave an age-appropriate gift for his upcoming birthday. Cobie Smulders worke
Sean Hayes, Shooter Jennings
Apr 10, 2012
Dave welcomes Masters Champ Bubba Watson, actor Sean Hayes and musical guest Shooter Jennings. Bubba Watson dons the coveted green jacket and talks "Bubba Golf" with Dave. Dave's
Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jim Gaffigan, Kaiser Chiefs
Apr 11, 2012
Dave welcomes Basketball legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, comedian Jim Gaffigan, and musical guests Kaiser Chiefs. They were competitors on the court, but how did Magic Johns
Billy Crystal, Alabama Shakes
Apr 12, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Billy Crystal and musical guests Alabama Shakes. In celebration of Dave's 65th birthday, Billy Crystal shares a special video he created for the occasion. Bill
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Keith Alberstadt, Bonnie Raitt
Apr 13, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, comedian Keith Alberstadt, and musical guest Bonnie Raitt. She couldn't actually get close to First Lady Michelle Obama, but Julia still
Jason Segel, Zach Wahls, Fun
Apr 23, 2012
Dave welcomes Actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series 'How I Met Your Mother,' author Zach Wahls, musical guests Fun, and a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox perfect
Amy Poehler, Wendy Williams, Trampled by Turtles
Apr 24, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Amy Poehler, talk show host/actress Wendy Williams, and musical guests Trampled by Turtles. "Parks and Recreation" star Amy Poehler talks about her two kids.
Rob Lowe, Gov. Brian Schweitzer, The War on Drugs
Apr 25, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Rob Lowe, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, and musical guests The War on Drugs. Rob reveals the source of his tweet about Peyton Manning.
Robin Williams, Andrew Luck
Apr 26, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Robin Williams and prospective NFL #1 draft pick Andrew Luck. Robin Williams: Secret Service Scandal.
Madden NFL 13 Cover Calvin Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Darrell Hammond, Miike Snow
Apr 27, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth, comedian Darrell Hammond and musical guest Miike Snow. How well does Chris know the other Avengers? Dave puts him to the test. Sue Hum Tells
Don Rickles, Carrie Underwood
Apr 30, 2012
Dave welcomes Comedian Don Rickles and musical guest Carrie Underwood. Regis crashes the party to tell a story about Don Rickles and Frank Sinatra.
Seth Meyers, Krysten Ritter, Father John Misty
May 1, 2012
Dave welcomes Comedian Seth Meyers, actress Krysten Ritter, and musical guest Father John Misty. Seth Meyers recalls his faux pas when meeting President Obama at last year's White
Stupid Pet Tricks, Johnny Galecki, Norah Jones
May 2, 2012
An all-new group of animals joins Dave for Stupid Pet Tricks. Johnny Galecki's Anatomy Lesson. Johnny Galecki learns about female anatomy from a 6-year old kid.
Stephen Colbert, Chloe Grace Moretz, The cast of 'Nice Work If You Can Get It'
May 3, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Stephen Colbert, actress Chloe Grace Moretz, and a performance from the Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get It. Stephen Colbert's Super PAC. Ch
Anderson Cooper, Yves Rossy, Electric Guest
May 4, 2012
Dave welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, aviation enthusiast/ inventor Yves "Jetman" Rossy and musical guest Electric Guess. Anderson Cooper and Dave compare notes on comedian Ka
Dr. Phil McGraw, Beth Behrs, Spiritualized
May 7, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw, actress Beth Behrs from the CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls”, and musical guests Spiritualized. What's Dave's problem? Dr. Phil tri
Jim Parsons, Mika Brzezinski, Macy Gray
May 8, 2012
Jimmy Carter in a Speedo? "Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski shares colorful stories from her past.
Eva Longoria, Tom Dreesen, Florence and The Machine
May 9, 2012
Dave welcomes Actress Eva Longoria, comedian Tom Dreesen, musical guests Florence and the Machine, and musician Booker T. Jones sits in with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.
Kid Scientists, Elizabeth Banks, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
May 10, 2012
Dave welcomes Kid Scientists, actress Elizabeth Banks, and musical guests Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. Kid Scientist Cairo Lawrence demonstrates her "Newtonian Headgear". K
Jon Cryer, Tommy Johnagin, M. Ward
May 11, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Jon Cryer from the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men", comedian Tommy Johnagin and musical guest M.Ward. Jon's German fans get a surprise when they visit h
Kelly Ripa, Adam Scott, Tenacious D
May 14, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Kelly Ripa, actor Adam Scott, and musical guests Tenacious D.
Brian Williams, El-P
May 15, 2012
Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical guests El-P. See what Brian Williams is up to when Dave turns on the camera in the "Late Show" Green Room.
Betty White, Moses Maddox, Best Coast
May 16, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Betty White, former U.S. Marine Corporal Moses Maddox, and musical guests Best Coast. Betty White Gets Hot With Regis. He played a gay hairdresser on Betty's
Conan O'Brien, Regina Spektor, John Mayer
May 17, 2012
Dave welcomes late night talk show host Conan O'Brien, musical guest Regina Spektor, and musician John Mayer sits in with Paul Shaffer & the CBS Orchestra. Conan O'Brien tells Dav
Sacha Baron Cohen, Julie Chen, Beach House
May 18, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen, Julie Chen, co-host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk" and musical guests Beach House. Find out why Sacha Baron Cohen is better off sta
Lea Michele, Barry Sonnenfeld, Shaolin Warriors of Ringling Bros
May 21, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Lea Michele and director Barry Sonnenfeld. The Glee star explains her family's unusual tradition of getting inked. The Men in Black director explains how he
Will Smith, Gossip
May 22, 2012
Will Smith made an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" and discussed his slapping of a reporter who kissed him on the "Men in Black 3" Moscow red carpet.
Piedmont Bird Callers, Bill O'Reilly, Pitbull
May 23, 2012
Dave welcomes The Piedmont Bird Callers, talk show host Bill O'Reilly, and musical guest Pitbull. They may not agree on politics, but will Dave and Bill come together for a friend
Joan Rivers, Dario Franchitti, Silversun Pickups
Jun 4, 2012
Dave welcomes Comedian Joan Rivers, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, and musical guests Silversun Pickups. Joan Rivers Licks The Queen. Joan talks about her "close friend
Neil Patrick Harris, Noomi Rapace, Alan Jackson
Jun 5, 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama presents the "Top Ten Fun Facts About Gardening." Tony Awards host Neil Patrick Harris tells what it's like to be interviewed by Oprah in your own home.
Jane Fonda, Mayor of London Boris Johnson, Jimmy Cliff
Jun 6, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Jane Fonda, Mayor of London Boris Johnson, and musical guest Jimmy Cliff. Dave discovers something disturbing when he takes a look back at Jane's workout vid
Bill Murray, The Temper Trap
Jun 7, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Bill Murray and musical guests The Temper Trap. Top Ten Other Superhero Revelations. Will there be a "Ghostbusters 3"? Bill Murray tells Dave what it will tak
Mark Wahlberg, Sebastian Vettel, Black Box Revelation
Jun 11, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg, Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel, and musical guests Black Box Revelation. Mark talks about being the "dumbest f**ker ever" during his time i
Jack Hanna, Patti Smith
Jun 12, 2012
Dave welcomes animal expert Jack Hanna, musical guest Patti Smith, and musician Bootsy Collins sits in with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra. Top Ten Other White House Leaks. C
Adam Sandler, Jerry Douglas
Jun 13, 2012
Adam remembers the first time he heard his father curse. Adam gives his 3-year old daughter an adult chore. Adam admits that he and the other SNL guys used to follow Dave around at
Regis Philbin, Lenny Marcus, Elizabeth Cook
Jun 14, 2012
Dave welcomes talk show host Regis Philbin, comedian Lenny Marcus, and musical guest Elizabeth Cook. Regis Philbin recounts how he took a spill on the Vespa that Dave gifted him.
Denis Leary, Olivia Wilde, The Pierces
Jun 18, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Denis Leary, actress Olivia Wilde, and musical guests The Pierces. The San Francisco Giants perfect game pitcher presents the "Top Ten Things I Want To Achieve
Jeff Daniels, Benjamin Walker, Walk the Moon
Jun 19, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, actor Benjamin Walker, and musical guest Walk the Moon. Top Ten Things an Out-Of-Touch Person Would Say. Actor and certified RV driver Jeff Dani
Alec Baldwin, Michael Kiwanuka
Jun 20, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin and musical guest Michael Kiwanuka. To mark the beginning of summer, Dave and Alec go pantsless. Alec sets the record straight about what he was s
Justin Bieber, Michael Ian Black
Jun 21, 2012
Dave welcomes musician Justin Bieber and actor/comedian Michael Ian Black. Top Ten Summer Blockbuster Films About Presidents. Can the Biebs sing opera? Dave and Paul do their bes
Emma Stone, Jimmie Walker, Diamond Rugs
Jun 25, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Emma Stone, comedian Jimmie Walker, and musical guests Diamond Rugs. Top Ten Things You May Not Know About The United States Supreme Court. Alan Kalter test
LeBron James, Andrew Garfield, Maroon 5
Jun 26, 2012
Dave welcomes Miami Heat star and NBA Finals MVP LeBron James, actor Andrew Garfield and musical guest Maroon 5. From the world champion Miami Heat, Dave welcomes NBA Finals MVP L
Channing Tatum, Scott Pelley, The Gaslight Anthem
Jun 27, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Channing Tatum, Scott Pelley, anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, and musical guests The Gaslight Anthem. Top Ten Words That Could Be Mistaken
Blake Lively, Drew Brees
Jun 28, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Blake Lively and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Top Ten Least Popular Picnic Offerings. "Savages" star Blake Lively tells Dave about her last-mi
Ray Romano, Tom Waits, Top Ten by American League All-Stars
Jul 9, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Ray Romano and musical guest Tom Waits. And the Top Ten list presented by 10 American League All-Stars. Derek Jeter, Josh Hamilton and the American League star
Queen Latifah, Fred Armisen, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons
Jul 10, 2012
Actress/singer Queen Latifah, actor Fred Armisen, musical guests Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons, musician Buddy Guy sits in with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra. Kayaker/Sh
Bryan Cranston, R.A. Dickey, Zac Brown Band
Jul 11, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, New York Mets All-Star pitcher R.A. Dickey and musical guests Zac Brown Band. Top Ten Superhero Pet Peeves. Steve Martin moves in on Dave's tu
Anne Hathaway, Moody McCarthy, Loudon Wainwright III
Jul 12, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Anne Hathaway, comedian Moody McCarthy, and musical guest Loudon Wainwright III. Top Ten Other Popular Erotic Novels. Anne Hathaway talks about performing h
Roseanne Barr, Aubrey Plaza, Jeff the Brotherhood
Jul 17, 2012
Dave welcomes comedian Roseanne Barr, actress Aubrey Plaza, and musical guest Jeff the Brotherhood. Top Ten Ways To Describe the Current Weather. Don't mess with her medical mari
Kyra Sedgwick, Mike Golic and Greenberg, Red Wanting Blue
Jul 18, 2012
Dave welcomes actress Kyra Sedgwick, sportscasters Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, and musical guest Red Wanting Blue. Top Ten Questions On The Application To Become Mitt Romney's
Woody Harrelson, Todd Barry, Grafitti6
Jul 19, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Woody Harrelson, comedian Todd Barry, and musical guest Grafitti6. Top Ten North Korean Hit Songs. Woody Harrelson tells how he embarrassed himself racing his
Will Ferrell, Rufus Wainwright
Jul 23, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Will Ferrell and musical guest Rufus Wainwright. Top Ten Television Shows Not Nominated For An Emmy. Which big Hollywood star has a little penis? Ask Will Fer
Zach Galifianakis, Former U.S. Army Sgt. Valerie Brown, Allen Stone
Jul 24, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, former U.S. Army Sgt. Valerie Brown, and musical guest Allen Stone. Dave has some fun with the "Late Show" Hose Cam at the expense movie sup
Jonah Hill, Dr. Leonard Girardi, Milo Greene
Jul 25, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, cardiothoracic surgery professor Dr. Leonard Girardi, and musical guest Milo Greene. Top Ten Excuses Of The Burger King Employee Who Stood In The L
Joel McHale, Andrew Norelli, Will.I.Am
Jul 26, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Joel McHale, comedian Andrew Norelli, and musical guest Will.I.Am. Top Ten Nations Competing in the Olympics or Bones in the Human Body. Biff Henderson hangs
Andy Samberg, Ashton Eaton, Glen Hansard
Aug 13, 2012
Dave welcomes Andy Samberg, gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic decathlete Ashton Eaton and Glen Hansard performs. Top Ten Little-Known Facts About Paul Ryan. Bill Scheft tries to re
Jennifer Garner, The U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, Rodriguez
Aug 14, 2012
Dave welcomes the gold medal-winning U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, actress Jennifer Garner, and musical guest Rodriguez. Top Ten Other Promotional Corporate Vehicles. Jen
Tom Brokaw, Dana Vollmer, Beth Orton
Aug 15, 2012
Dave welcomes News anchor Tom Brokaw, U.S. Women's Olympic swimming gold medalist Dana Vollmer, musical guest Beth Orton, and Top Ten List is presented by musician Lionel Richie.
Tracy Morgan, Erik Kynard, Ben Howard
Aug 16, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, U.S. Men's Olympic High Jump silver medalist Erik Kynard, and musical guest Ben Howard. Top Ten Things We've Learned About Mars. Tracy Morgan te
Kelsey Grammer, Olivia Munn, Train
Aug 20, 2012
An announcement from Augusta National; Obama beer; how Osama bin Laden really died; Dave makes fireworks better; the Mars Curiosity. Top Ten Congressman Kevin Yoder Excuses. Kels
Bill Hader, Mary-Louise Parker, The Walkmen
Aug 21, 2012
Dave welcomes actor/comedian Bill Hader, actress Mary Louise Parker, and musical guest The Walkmen. How bin Laden Really Died; Misbehaving Politicians; a Skateboarding Goat; a Top
Rachel Maddow, Serena Williams, Elle King
Aug 22, 2012
Hurricane at the RNC?; "Nobody Cares"; An Apology Template; and the Dave/Trump Thing. TOP TEN: SIGNS YOUR CONGRESSMAN IS AN IDIOT Should Rep. Todd Akin quit the Senate race? MSNB
Kathy Griffin, Michael Somerville, Josh Turner
Aug 23, 2012
How bin Laden really died; RNC advice for fellow Republicans; a Chris Christie non-fat joke; Dave on Trump; a Top Ten List; the Weekend Late Show; and Alan Kalter Takes You Inside.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Sharon Osbourne, Neon Trees
Aug 27, 2012
Happenings at the Republican National Convention; Lance Armstrong; Roger Clemens; Ann and Mitt Romney Lies; a carrot incident, a Top Ten list; and Andy Kindler at the Republican Na
Amy Adams, Paul Teutul Sr. & Paul Teutul Jr., Hacienda
Aug 28, 2012
al-Qaeda Want Ad; a New Romney Campaign Commercial; Paul Ryan and Samuel Skinner at the Convention; Chris Christie's Keynote Address; a Top Ten List; Dave Promotes the U.S. Open fo
Michelle Obama, The Chevin
Aug 29, 2012
Dr. Phil's car; get to know Reince; the national debt clock; the Chris Christie Cholesterol Clock; a new Republican commercial; security is tight at the Late Show; and a Top Ten li
Bruce Willis, Brian Regan, The Heavy
Aug 30, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Bruce Willis, comedian Brian Regan, and musical guests The Heavy. The Late Show's 19th Anniversary; A Greet from a CBS Exec; a Few Looks In on the Republican N
Claire Danes, Dwyane Wade, Bob Mould
Sep 4, 2012
Paul Ryan Not Lying; the New Co-Host at LIVE!; Is the Pressure Getting to Barack?; a Top Ten List; a Barack Obama Unfulfilled Campaign Promise; and Biff Henderson at the Democratic
Emma Watson, Julie Chen, Matchbox Twenty
Sep 5, 2012
Political Twins in History; what's happening at the Convention; the new Obama campaign commercial; our team of political analysts standing by; Biff Henderson at the Democratic Nati
Howard Stern, Jason Aldean
Sep 6, 2012
Dave welcomes Howard Stern and musical guest Jason Aldean. A Mistake at the Convention; a Surprise at the Convention; Biff at the Convention; Weekend Late Show; and a Top Ten List
Joseph Gordon Levitt, Mindy Kaling, Of Gentlemen and Cowards
Sep 17, 2012
Mike Francesca; the Late Show nurse; Who Cares?; a Barack Obama campaign commercial; a new baby; the Late Show softball team; a Top Ten list; Coach's Corner with Mike Singletary; a
President Barack Obama
Sep 18, 2012
President Barack Obama discusses the comments made by Mitt Romney in a recently released video. Dave wants to keep the vacant chair vacant . . . . just in case the President wants
Michael Strahan, Arthur Meyer
Sep 19, 2012
An upset audience guy; an upset Mitt Romney; an upset Alan Kalter; and a Top Ten list. Alan Kalter's beautiful mind tries to figure out how Dave became a Kennedy Center Honoree.
Nathan Lane, Ryan Hunter-Reay, The Killers
Sep 21, 2012
Great Moments on the Campaign Trail; Obama in the House; an Invitation to Mitt; a Top Ten List; Weekend Late Show; and Jesus is On The Line! TOP TEN: SUGGESTIVE BASEBALL PHRASES
Steve Martin, Gotye
Sep 24, 2012
Dave welcomes actor Steve Martin and musical guest Gotye. Pat Farmer with a question; Slow News Day; What did Dave do during the Emmys; New Books, a Top Ten list; and the recipien
Stupid Human Tricks, Kaley Cuoco, The Whigs
Sep 25, 2012
Something For the Swedes; Alan is Late for the Show; the Obamas on "The View"; Mitt Trying Out Material; Ahmadinejad Drops By; a Top Ten List; and a Phone Call from the Commissione
David Cameron, Jonny Lee Miller
Sep 26, 2012
The U.N. In Memoriam; something for our Dutch friends; more tax returns from Mitt; and a Top Ten list. TOP TEN: WORDS THAT ALMOST RHYME WITH 'MAHMOUD Dave and the Prime Minister
Jimmy Fallon, Neil Young, Lupe Fiasco
Sep 27, 2012
Ahmadinejad at the U.N.; a New Mitt Release; Mitt on the Campaign; the Zogby Poll; and a CBS Promo. Jimmy Fallon - star and host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." And he's the ex
Regis Philbin, Tom Dreesen, Dwight Yoakam
Sep 28, 2012
Ahmadinejad in New York, the ancient papyrus; a Top Ten list; and Dave makes a plea to Mitt. TOP TEN REASONS MITT ROMNEY SHOULD APPEAR ON THE SHOW Our favorite uncle!! Dave is ha
Stephen Colbert, Theresa Caputo, Martha Wash
Oct 1, 2012
Fox News highlight; Mitt zingers; Memorable Debate Comebacks; Dave's Voter Guide; and a Top Ten list. TOP TEN: WORST POLITICIAN EXCUSES The very funny Mr. Colbert hosts the very
Martin Short, Kat Dennings
Oct 2, 2012
Genius Grants; the U.S. Postal Service; a Top Ten List; and a Mitt Romney on the Late Show Simulation. TOP TEN: THINGS OVERHEARD WHEN JUSTIN BIEBER URPED To allay any concerns th
Tina Fey, Rick Santorum, LP
Oct 3, 2012
The new NFL uniforms; American Airlines explains; a debate promo from Telemundo; and a Top Ten list. TOP TEN: SIGNS YOU HAVE A BAD DEBATE MODERATOR TINA FEY - it's the 7th and fi
Craig Ferguson, Anna Kendrick, The Raveonettes
Oct 4, 2012
A Debate Highlight; Body Language; Depression Medication; Jim Lehrer: Tough Gig; What's New with Mitt; a Top Ten List; Funding Cut at PBS; a Simulation of Mitt Romney in the Guest
Billy Crystal, The Wallflowers
Oct 5, 2012
Early Voting; Is a Time Machine Possible?; Results in the Latest Zogby Poll; a Top Ten List; and Weekend Late Show with Bruce and Linda. TOP TEN: THINGS YOU DON'T EXPECT TO HEAR F
Jack Hanna, Max Greenfield
Oct 8, 2012
Animal expert Jack Hanna; from "New Girl," actor Max Greenfield.
Salma Hayek Pinault, Nick Offerman, KISS
Oct 10, 2012
From "Here Comes the Boom," actress Salma Hayek Pinault; from "Parks and Recreation," actor Nick Offerman; musical guest KISS.
Lucy Liu; Rob Corddry; Daughter
Oct 11, 2012
From "Elementary," actress Lucy Liu; actor Rob Corddry; musical guests Daughter.
John Goodman, Jeff Altman, Jamey Johnson with Alison Krauss
Oct 12, 2012
From "Trouble with the Curve," actor John Goodman; comic Jeff Altman; musical guests Jamey Johnson with Alison Krauss
Tom Hanks; Tony Bennett
Oct 22, 2012
From "Cloud Atlas", actor Tom Hanks; musical guest Tony Bennett.
Taylor Swift; Rachel Maddow
Oct 23, 2012
Musical guest Taylor Swift; political journalist Rachel Maddow.
Bill O'Reilly; Nicole Snooki Polizzi; The Lumineers
Oct 24, 2012
Journalist Bill O'Reilly; reality television star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi; musical guests The Lumineers.
Donald Trump; Adam Levine; Carly Rae Jepsen
Oct 25, 2012
Real estate mogul Donald Trump; from "The Voice," musician Adam Levine; musical guest Carly Rae Jepsen
Dennis Quaid; Krysten Ritter; Diamond Rings
Oct 26, 2012
From "Vegas," actor Dennis Quaid; from "Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23," actress Krysten Ritter; musical guests Diamond Rings.
Denzel Washington, Paul Banks
Oct 29, 2012
From "Flight," actor Denzel Washington; musical guest Paul Banks
Jim Cantore; Ken Burns; Andrew Bird
Oct 30, 2012
Meteorologist Jim Cantore; documentary filmmaker Ken Burns; musical guests St. Vincent and David Byrne (Kate Hudson, from "Glee" Scheduled, cancelled to due to Hurricane Sandy)
Katie Couric; Rita Ora
Oct 31, 2012
Talk show host and ABC Special Correspondent Katie Couric; New Halloween Costumes; Musical guest by Rita Ora
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry; Judy Greer; Aerosmith
Nov 1, 2012
Musicians Steven Tyler and Joe Perry; actress Judy Greer; musical guests Aerosmith; a Top Ten List presented by Vice President Joe Biden
Jason Sudeikis; Michael Che; Ultraĩsta
Nov 2, 2012
From "Saturday Night Live," actor Jason Sudeikis; comic Michael Che; musical guests Ultraĩsta
Ricky Gervais; Simon Helberg; Ty Segall
Nov 5, 2012
From "The Big Bang Theory," actor Simon Helberg; actor/comic Ricky Gervais; musical guest Ty Segall.
Robin Williams; Lianne La Havas
Nov 8, 2012
Actor Robin Williams; a Top Ten List presented by Homer Simpson from "The Simpsons"; musical guest Lianne La Havas
Anderson Cooper; Myq Kaplan; Alberta Cross
Nov 9, 2012
Journalist and talk show host Anderson Cooper; Comic Myq Kaplan; musical guests Alberta Cross
Bradley Cooper; Robert Klein; Soundgarden
Nov 12, 2012
From "Silver Linings Playbook," actor Bradley Cooper; comic Robert Klein; musical guests Soundgarden
Julianna Margulies; Mumford & Sons
Nov 13, 2012
rom "The Good Wife," actress Julianna Margulies; Stupid Pet Tricks; musical guests Mumford & Sons
Alec Baldwin; Dirty Projectors
Nov 14, 2012
From "30 Rock," actor Alec Baldwin; musical guests Dirty Projectors
Zooey Deschanel; Lisa Lampanelli; Donald Fagen
Nov 15, 2012
From "New Girl," actress Zooey Deschanel; comic Lisa Lampanelli; musical guest Donald Fagen
Dr. Phil McGraw; Carmen Lynch; Divine Fits
Nov 16, 2012
Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw; comic Carmen Lynch; musical guest Divine Fits
Jessica Biel; Pete Townshend; Philip Phillips
Nov 19, 2012
From "Playing for Keeps," actress Jessica Biel; musician Pete Townshend; musical guest Philip Phillips; Top Ten by Pail Rudd
Amy Poehler; Josh Hutcherson; Tegan and Sara
Nov 20, 2012
From "Parks and Recreation," actress Amy Poehler; from "Red Dawn," actor Josh Hutcherson; musical guests Tegan and Sara; Special Top Ten list presented by NASCAR Champion Brad Kese
Scarlett Johansson; Willie Nelson; Gary Clark Jr.
Nov 21, 2012
From "Hitchcock," actress Scarlett Johansson; musician Willie Nelson; musical guest Gary Clark Jr.
Led Zeppelin; John Krasinski; Paloma Faith
Dec 3, 2012
Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin, honorees at "The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors"; from "The Office," actor John Krasinski; musical guest Paloma F
Matt Damon; Martin Freeman; JD McPherson
Dec 4, 2012
From "Promised Land," actor Matt Damon; from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," actor Martin Freeman; musical guest J.D. McPherson
Albert Brooks; Diana Krall
Dec 5, 2012
From "This is 40," actor Albert Brooks; musical guests Diana Krall
Bill Murray; Vintage Trouble
Dec 6, 2012
From "Hyde Park on Hudson," actor Bill Murray; musical guests Vintage Trouble
Dustin Hoffman; One Direction
Dec 7, 2012
Actor Dustin Hoffman, an honoree at "The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors"; musical guests One Direction
Anne Hathaway; Jake Johnson; “The President's Own” United States Marine Band
Dec 10, 2012
From "Les Miserables," actress Anne Hathaway; from "New Girl," actor Jake Johnson; a Top Ten List presented by the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner; musical guests "The President's Own"
Amanda Seyfried; Natalia Makarova; Awolnation
Dec 11, 2012
From "Les Miserables," actress Amanda Seyfried; ballerina Natalia Makarova, honoree at "35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors"; musical guests Awolnation; a Top Ten List presented by r
Billy Crystal; James Balong; Grizzly Bear
Dec 12, 2012
From "Parental Guidance," actor Billy Crystal; photographer James Balog; musical guests Grizzly Bear
Jamie Foxx; Julie Chen; DIIV
Dec 13, 2012
From "Django Unchained," actor Jamie Foxx; from "The Talk," co-host Julie Chen; musical guests DIIV
Samuel L. Jackson; Carrie Brownstein & Fred Armisen; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Dec 14, 2012
From "Django Unchained," actor Samuel L. Jackson; from "Portlandia," actors Carrie Brownstein & Fred Armisen; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform
Tom Cruise; MNDR
Dec 17, 2012
From "Jack Reacher," actor Tom Cruise; musical guests MNDR
Paul Rudd; Alicia Keys
Dec 18, 2012
From "This Is 40," actor Paul Rudd; musical guest Alicia Keys
Seth Rogen; John Witherspoon
Dec 19, 2012
From "The Guilt Trip," actor Seth Rogen; Christmas Toys; comic John Witherspoon
Katie Holmes; Jon Bon Jovi
Dec 20, 2012
Actress Katie Holmes; musical guest Jon Bon Jovi
Naomi Watts; Jay Thomas; Darlene Love
Dec 21, 2012
From "The Impossible," actress Naomi Watts; actor Jay Thomas; musical guest Darlene Love