Late Show with David Letterman: Season 20
Season 20 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 19.
- 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 20 Progress Shield
Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi
Jan 2, 2013
Comic Kathy Griffin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actor Chris Pratt; Big Boi performs.
Tracy Morgan; Marv Albert; Everest
Jan 4, 2013
From "30 Rock", actor Tracy Morgan; sportscaster Marv Albert; musical guests Everest.
Michael Strahan; Jessica Chastain; Conor Maynard
Jan 7, 2013
Talk show host Michael Strahan; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actress Jessica Chastain; musical guest Conor Maynard.
Brian Williams; Morrissey
Jan 8, 2013
News anchor Brian Williams; musical guest Morrissey.
Josh Brolin; Kathryn Bigelow; Ray Wylie Hubbard
Jan 9, 2013
From "Gangster Squad", actor Josh Brolin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", director Kathryn Bigelow; musical guest Ray Wylie Hubbard.
Michael J. Fox; Lena Dunham
Jan 10, 2013
Actor Michael J. Fox; from "Girls", actress Lena Dunham.
Catherine Zeta-Jones; Allison Williams; Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Jan 11, 2013
From "Broken City", actress Catherine Zeta-Jones; from "Girls", actress Allison Williams; musical guests Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.
Charlie Sheen; Phil Simms; José James
Jan 14, 2013
From "Anger Management", actor Charlie Sheen; CBS Sports commentator and former NFL quarterback Phil Simms; musical guest José James.
Jennifer Lawrence; Alan Zweibel; A$AP Rocky
Jan 15, 2013
Actress Jennifer Lawrence; author Alan Zweibel; musical guest A$AP Rocky.
Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; Buddy Guy
Jan 16, 2013
Reality TV personalities Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; musical guest Buddy Guy.
Jeremy Renner; Jack Hanna
Jan 17, 2013
From "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters", actor Jeremy Renner; animal expert Jack Hanna.
Kevin Bacon; Brian Kiley; The Amazing
Jan 18, 2013
From "The Following", actor Kevin Bacon; comic Brian Kiley; musical guests The Amazing.
Melissa McCarthy; David Morrissey; David Byrne & St. Vincent
Jan 28, 2013
From "Mike & Molly", actress Melissa McCarthy; from "The Walking Dead", actor David Morrissey; musical guests David Byrne & St. Vincent.
Sylvester Stallone; Al Gore
Jan 29, 2013
From "Bullet to the Head", actor Sylvester Stallone; former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.
Jason Bateman; Alison Brie; Shovels & Rope
Jan 30, 2013
From "Identity Thief", actor Jason Bateman; from "Community", actress Alison Brie; musical guests Shovels & Rope.
Al Pacino; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Jan 31, 2013
Fom "Stand Up Guys", actor Al Pacino; musical guests Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
Kevin Spacey; Nick Griffin; Emeli Sandé
Feb 1, 2013
From "House of Cards", actor Kevin Spacey; comic Nick Griffin; musical guest Emeli Sandé.
Gov. Chris Christie; Joe Flacco; Cody Ray Slaughter
Feb 4, 2013
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Cody Ray Slaughter.
Eric Stonestreet; Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo; Brandon Bennett; Norman, the Bicycle-Riding Dog
Feb 5, 2013
From "Modern Family", actor Eric Stonestreet; Trick: Norman will ride a scooter; from Sirius XM Radio, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett.
Joel McHale; Amy Sedaris; Justin Shandor
Feb 6, 2013
From "Community", actor and TV host Joel McHale; actress and comedienne Amy Sedaris; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Justin Shandor.
Sally Field; John Harbaugh; Shawn Klush
Feb 7, 2013
Actress Sally Field; Baltimore Ravens' John Harbaugh; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Shawn Klush.
Pauley Perrette; Jake Johannsen; Ben Portsmouth
Feb 8, 2013
From "NCIS", actress Pauley Perrette; comedian Jake Johannsen; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Ben Portsmouth.
Bill O'Reilly; S.I. Swimsuit Models; The Avett Brothers
Feb 11, 2013
Talk show host Bill O'Reilly; a Top Ten List presented by ten 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and the 2013 S.I. Swimsuit cover model reveal; musical guests The Avett Brothe
Bruce Willis; Kate Upton; Little Big Town
Feb 12, 2013
From "A Good Day to Die Hard", actor Bruce Willis; 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Kate Upton; musical guests Little Big Town.
Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha; AnnaSophia Robb; Robert DeLong
Feb 13, 2013
Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha; from "The Carrie Diaries", actress AnnaSophia Robb; musical guest Robert DeLong. Quvenzhané Wallis preempted.
Jerry Seinfeld; Dave Grohl & the Sound City Players with Stevie Nicks
Feb 14, 2013
Comic Jerry Seinfeld; musician Dave Grohl; musical guests Dave Grohl & the Sound City Players with Stevie Nicks.
Helen Hunt; Jeff Caldwell; The Maccabees
Feb 15, 2013
From "Decoding Annie Parker", actress Helen Hunt; comic Jeff Caldwell; musical guests The Maccabees.
David Spade; Kenny Licklider; Aaron Neville
Feb 18, 2013
From "Rules of Engagement", actor and comedian David Spade; dog trainer/reality TV personality Kenny Licklider; musical guest Aaron Neville.
Michelle Williams; Chris O'Donnell; von Grey
Feb 19, 2013
From "Oz the Great and Powerful", actress Michelle Williams; from "NCIS: Los Angeles", actor Chris O'Donnell; musical guests von Grey.
Hugh Jackman; Zosia Mamet; The Americans
Feb 20, 2013
Actor Hugh Jackman; from "Girls", actress Zosia Mamet; musical guests The Americans.
Johnny Depp; Bill Carter and The Blame
Feb 21, 2013
Stupid Human Tricks; actor Johnny Depp; musical performance by Bill Carter and The Blame.
Luke Wilson; Dan Mintz; Imagine Dragons
Feb 22, 2013
Actor Luke Wilson; comic Dan Mintz; musical performance by Imagine Dragons.
Alec Baldwin; Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell
Feb 25, 2013
From "AmeriQua", actor Alec Baldwin; musical guests Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell.
Joan Rivers; Jimmie Johnson; Kendrick Lamar
Feb 26, 2013
Comic Joan Rivers; Daytona 500 winner Jimmie Johnson; musical guest Kendrick Lamar.
Tina Fey; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Solange
Feb 27, 2013
Actress and writer Tina Fey; from "Modern Family", actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson; musical guest Solange.
Michael Bloomberg; Depeche Mode
Mar 11, 2013
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; musical guests Depeche Mode.
Steve Carell; Emilia Clarke; Josh Ritter
Mar 12, 2013
From "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", actor Steve Carell; from "Game of Thrones", actress Emilia Clarke; musical guest Josh Ritter.
Jim Carrey; Richard Thompson
Mar 13, 2013
From "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", actor & comedian Jim Carrey; musical guest Richard Thompson.
Gerard Butler; Elizabeth Cook
Mar 14, 2013
From "Olympus Has Fallen", actor Gerard Butler; musical guest Elizabeth Cook
Seth Meyers; Demetri Martin; Dropkick Murphys
Mar 15, 2013
From "Saturday Night Live", comedian & writer Seth Meyers; comic Demetri Martin; musical guests Dropkick Murphys.
Selena Gomez; Bob Sarlatte; Killer Mike
Mar 18, 2013
Actress Selena Gomez; comic Bob Sarlatte; musical guest Killer Mike.
Bill Cosby; Mikaela Shiffrin; Garbage
Mar 19, 2013
Comic Bill Cosby; U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin; musical guests Garbage.
Eva Mendes; Andy Hendrickson; The Airborne Toxic Event
Mar 20, 2013
Actress Eva Mendes; a Top Ten List presented by IndyCar driver Graham Rahal; comic Andy Hendrickson; musical guests The Airborne Toxic Event.
James Franco; Andrew Borracchini; Ed Sheeran
Mar 25, 2013
From "Oz the Great and Powerful" and "Spring Breakers", actor James Franco; national grocery bagging champion Andrew Borracchini; music by Ed Sheeran.
Brian Williams; Pegi Young & The Survivors
Mar 26, 2013
News anchor Brian Williams; musical guests Pegi Young & The Survivors.
Shia LaBeouf; Jeff Altman; The Band Perry
Apr 1, 2013
From "The Company You Keep", actor Shia LaBeouf; comic Jeff Altman; musical guests The Band Perry.
Regis Philbin; Broadway musical “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella”
Apr 2, 2013
Talk show legend Regis Philbin; a performance from the Broadway musical "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella".
Louis C.K.; Rachel Maddow; The Flaming Lips
Apr 3, 2013
Comic Louis C.K.; talk show host Rachel Maddow; musical guests The Flaming Lips.
Martin Short; Tyler, the Creator
Apr 4, 2013
Actor/comedian Martin Short; musical guest Tyler, the Creator; a top ten list with Kevin Ware.
Chelsea Handler; Ross Bennett; Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Apr 5, 2013
From "Chelsea Lately", talk show host Chelsea Handler; comic Ross Bennett; musical guests Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Lindsay Lohan; Pete Lee; Gary Clark Jr.
Apr 9, 2013
From "Scary Movie 5", actress Lindsay Lohan; comic Pete Lee; musical guest Gary Clark Jr.
Harrison Ford; Rita Wilson; Jake Bugg
Apr 10, 2013
From "42", actor Harrison Ford; actress Rita Wilson; musical guest Jake Bugg.
Matthew McConaughey; Ryan Lochte; Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess)
Apr 22, 2013
From "Mud", actor Matthew McConaughey; Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte; musical guests Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess).
Steve Martin; Edie Brickell; Jenna Fischer
Apr 23, 2013
Actor Steve Martin; musician Edie Brickell; from "The Office", actress Jenna Fischer; musical guests Steve Martin & Edie Brickell.
Kate Hudson; A.J. Clemente; Selena Gomez
Apr 24, 2013
From "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", actress Kate Hudson; former KFYR-TV anchor A.J. Clemente; musical guest Selena Gomez.
Jim Parsons; Snoop Lion
Apr 25, 2013
From "The Big Bang Theory", actor Jim Parsons; musical guest Snoop Lion; a Top Ten List presented by Barry Sanders, the cover athlete of the Madden 25 video game.
Jon Hamm; Ricky Jay; The So So Glos
Apr 26, 2013
From "Mad Men", actor Jon Hamm; from "Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay", magician Ricky Jay; musical guests The So So Glos.
Mindy Kaling; Nada Bakos; Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
Apr 29, 2013
From "The Mindy Project", actress Mindy Kaling; from documentary "Manhunt", former CIA analyst & targeting officer Nada Bakos; musical guest Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite.
Dr. Phil McGraw; Chris O'Dowd; Phoenix
Apr 30, 2013
Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw; from "Family Tree", actor Chris O'Dowd; musical guests Phoenix.
Tobey Maguire; Tom Odell
May 1, 2013
From "The Great Gatsby", actor Tobey Maguire; Stupid Pet Tricks; musical guest Tom Odell.
Paris Hilton; Miriam Tucker; Atlas Genius
May 2, 2013
From "Bling Ring", Paris Hilton; Miriam Tucker (swallowed and recovered a $5,000 diamond); musical guests Atlas Genius.
Nathan Lane; Joe Matarese; Kacey Musgraves
May 3, 2013
From "The English Teacher" and Broadway's "The Nance", actor Nathan Lane; comic Joe Matarese; musical guest Kacey Musgraves.
John Krasinski; Kerry Washington; James Blake
May 6, 2013
From "The Office", actor John Krasinski; from "Scandal", actress Kerry Washington; musical guest James Blake.
Zooey Deschanel; Jim Gaffigan; Pistol Annies; Todd Rundgren
May 7, 2013
From "New Girl", actress Zooey Deschanel; comic Jim Gaffigan; musical guests Pistol Annies; sitting in musician Todd Rundgren.
Michael Strahan; Alyson Hannigan; Natalie Maines
May 8, 2013
From "Live! With Kelly and Michael", host Michael Strahan; from "How I Met Your Mother", actress Alyson Hannigan; musical guest Natalie Maines.
Jack Hanna; Benedict Cumberbatch
May 9, 2013
Animal expert Jack Hanna; from "Star Trek: Into Darkness", actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
Chris Pine; Tom Dreesen; She & Him
May 10, 2013
From "Star Trek: Into Darkness", actor Chris Pine; comic Tom Dreesen; musical guests She & Him.
Mark Harmon; Amy Schumer; Luke Bryan
May 13, 2013
From "NCIS", actor Mark Harmon; from "Inside Amy Schumer", comedienne Amy Schumer; musical guest Luke Bryan.
Tom Hanks; cast of “Pippin”
May 14, 2013
From the Broadway play "Lucky Guy", actor Tom Hanks; a performance by the cast of Broadway musical "Pippin".
Ed Helms; Hoda Kotb; Brad Paisley
May 15, 2013
From "The Hangover Part III", actor Ed Helms; talk show host Hoda Kotb; musical guest Brad Paisley.
Barbara Walters; Jesse Eisenberg; MS MR
May 16, 2013
Journalist Barbara Walters; from "Now You See Me", actor Jesse Eisenberg; musical guests MS MR.
Will Arnett; Trevor Noah; Kurt Vile
May 17, 2013
From "Arrested Development" and the new CBS series "The Millers", actor Will Arnett; comic Trevor Noah; musical guest Kurt Vile.
Will Smith; The National
May 20, 2013
From "After Earth", actor Will Smith; musical guests The National.
Jason Bateman; Piedmont bird callers; John Fogerty
May 21, 2013
From "Arrested Development", actor Jason Bateman; Piedmont bird callers; musical guest John Fogerty; surprise guest Tom Hanks plugs his Broadway play during the monologue and top t
Woody Harrelson; Tommy Johnagin; John Fogerty with Dawes
May 22, 2013
From "Now You See Me", actor Woody Harrelson; comic Tommy Johnagin; musical guests John Fogerty with Dawes.
Neil Patrick Harris; Tony Kanaan; Frank Turner
Jun 3, 2013
Host of the 67th Annual Tony Awards, Neil Patrick Harris; 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan; musical guest Frank Turner.
Nathan Fillion; John Oliver; Local Natives
Jun 4, 2013
From "Castle", actor Nathan Fillion; from "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", comic John Oliver; a Top Ten List presented by Joan Rivers; musical guests Local Natives.
Johnny Galecki; John Mellencamp & Stephen King; Queens of the Stone Age
Jun 5, 2013
From "The Big Bang Theory", actor Johnny Galecki; from the play "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County", musician John Mellencamp and author Stephen King; musical guests Queens of the
Vince Vaughn; Andy Kindler; Queens of the Stone Age
Jun 6, 2013
From "The Internship", actor Vince Vaughn; comic Andy Kindler; musical guests Queens of the Stone Age.
Russell Brand; Michael Shannon; Haim
Jun 10, 2013
From "Despicable Me 2", actor & comic Russell Brand; from "Man of Steel", actor Michael Shannon; musical guests Haim.
Dana Carvey; Nick Robinson; cast of “Matilda”
Jun 11, 2013
Actor & comic Dana Carvey; from "The Kings of Summer" and "Melissa & Joey", actor Nick Robinson; a performance by the cast of Broadway musical "Matilda".
Tom Brokaw; Darlene Love
Jun 12, 2013
News anchor Tom Brokaw; interview with and musical performance by Darlene Love.
Harry Connick, Jr.; Dylan Moran
Jun 13, 2013
Interview with and musical performance by Harry Connick, Jr.; a Top Ten List presented by members of the U.S. Army; comic Dylan Moran.
Bill O'Reilly; Greta Gerwig; Quadron
Jun 17, 2013
Journalist Bill O'Reilly; from "Frances Ha", actress Greta Gerwig; musical guests Quadron.
Don Rickles; Nick Cannon; Tom Keifer
Jun 18, 2013
Comic Don Rickles; from "America's Got Talent", host Nick Cannon; musical guest Tom Keifer.
Jeff Daniels; Ken Jeong; Jim James
Jun 19, 2013
From "The Newsroom", actor Jeff Daniels; from "Despicable Me 2", actor Ken Jeong; musical guest Jim James.
John Travolta; Chris DiStefano; Japandroids
Jun 20, 2013
From "Killing Season", actor John Travolta; comic Chris DiStefano; musical guests Japandroids.
Melissa McCarthy; Idris Elba; Dale Watson and His Lone Stars
Jun 24, 2013
From "The Heat", actress Melissa McCarthy; from "Pacific Rim", actor Idris Elba; musical guests Dale Watson and His Lone Stars.
Channing Tatum; Tim DeChristopher; Fitz and The Tantrums
Jun 25, 2013
From "White House Down", actor Channing Tatum; activist Tim DeChristopher; musical guests Fitz and The Tantrums.
Jamie Foxx; Patrick Kane; Wale
Jun 26, 2013
From "White House Down", actor Jamie Foxx; Stanley Cup MVP Patrick Kane; a Top Ten List presented by Backstreet Boys; musical guest Wale.
Johnny Depp; Marc Maron; Dawes
Jun 27, 2013
From "The Lone Ranger", actor Johnny Depp; from "Maron", comedian Marc Maron; musical guests Dawes.
Michael Cera; Martha Stewart; Ra Ra Riot
Jul 8, 2013
From "Crystal Fairy", actor Michael Cera; "Living the Good Life" author Martha Stewart; musical guests Ra Ra Riot .
Adam Sandler; Joseph Arthur
Jul 9, 2013
From "Grown Ups 2", actor/comedian Adam Sandler; musical guest Joseph Arthur.
Salma Hayek Pinault; Tony Hale; Houndmouth
Jul 10, 2013
From "Grown Ups 2", actress Salma Hayek Pinault; from "Veep" and "Arrested Development", actor Tony Hale; musical guests Houndmouth.
Kevin James; Shaun White; Darius Rucker
Jul 11, 2013
From "Grown Ups 2", actor Kevin James; snowboarder Shaun White; musical guest Darius Rucker.
Bruce Willis; Bud Selig; Valerie Simpson
Jul 15, 2013
From "Red 2", star Bruce Willis; MLB commissioner Bud Selig; musical guest Valerie Simpson.
Bill Maher; Poppy Montgomery; Pokey LaFarge
Jul 16, 2013
From "Real Time with Bill Maher", host Bill Maher; from "Unforgettable", actress Poppy Montgomery; musical guest Pokey LaFarge.
Brian Williams; Court Yard Hounds
Jul 17, 2013
From "Nightly News with Brian Williams", anchor Brian Williams; musical guests Court Yard Hounds.
Liev Schreiber; Adam Newman; Cold War Kids
Jul 18, 2013
From "Ray Donovan", actor Liev Schreiber; comedian Adam Newman; musical guests Cold War Kids.
Cate Blanchett; Aisha Tyler; Franz Ferdinand
Jul 22, 2013
From "Blue Jasmine", actress Cate Blanchett; from "The Talk", co-host Aisha Tyler; musical guests Franz Ferdinand.
Hugh Jackman; Lisa Kudrow; Jason Isbell
Jul 23, 2013
From "The Wolverine", actor Hugh Jackman; from "Web Therapy", actress Lisa Kudrow; musician Jason Isbell performs.
Jason Sudeikis; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Jul 24, 2013
From "We're the Millers", actor Jason Sudeikis; musical guests Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros.
Regis Philbin; Terry Fator
Jul 25, 2013
TV personality Regis Philbin; ventriloquist Terry Fator.
Denzel Washington; James McCartney
Jul 29, 2013
From "2 Guns", actor Denzel Washington; musical guest James McCartney.
Bryan Cranston; Amanda Seyfried; Michael Franti & Spearhead
Jul 30, 2013
From "Breaking Bad", actor Bryan Cranston; from "Lovelace", Amanda Seyfried; musicial guests Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Matt Damon; Hanni El Khatib
Jul 31, 2013
From "Elysium", actor Matt Damon; musical guest Hanni El Khatib.
Oprah Winfrey; Paul Rudd
Aug 1, 2013
TV icon and actress Oprah Winfrey discusses "The Butler"; from "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Paul Rudd.
Olivia Wilde; Dean Norris; John Mayer
Aug 19, 2013
From "Drinking Buddies", actress Olivia Wilde; from "Under the Dome", actor Dean Norris; musical guest John Mayer.
Louis C.K.; Hugh Evans; John Legend
Aug 20, 2013
Comedian and star of "Louie", Louis C.K.; from The Global Citizen Festival, humanitarian Hugh Evans; musical guest John Legend.
Tina Fey; Valerie June
Aug 21, 2013
Actress and comedian Tina Fey; musical guest Valerie June.
Serena Williams; Sean Donnelly; MGMT
Aug 22, 2013
Tennis champion Serena Williams; comedian Sean Donnelly; musical guests MGMT.
Patrick Dempsey; Amy Sedaris; Laura Marling
Aug 26, 2013
From "Ushi Must Marry", actor Patrick Dempsey; actress and writer Amy Sedaris; musical guest Laura Marling.
Anderson Cooper; Olivia Munn; Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Aug 27, 2013
Journalist Anderson Cooper; from "The Newsroom", actress Olivia Munn; musical guests Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
Staff Sgt. Ty Carter; Hayden Panettiere; In the Valley Below
Aug 28, 2013
Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Ty Carter; from "Nashville", actress Hayden Panettiere; musical guests In the Valley Below.
Bill Murray; Lenny Kravitz & Gladys Knight
Aug 29, 2013
Dave celebrates the Late Show and its 20 years and 3,897 episodes with a look back at the past with actor Bill Murray; musical guests Lenny Kravitz & Gladys Knight.
Jake Gyllenhaal; Julie Chen; The Dodos
Sep 3, 2013
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal; host of "Big Brother" and co-host of "The Talk", producer Julie Chen; musical guests The Dodos.
Tim Robbins; Herm Edwards; Passion Pit
Sep 4, 2013
From "Thanks for Sharing", actor Tim Robbins; football commentator Herm Edwards; musical guests Passion Pit.
Queen Latifah; Jake Johnson; TV on the Radio
Sep 5, 2013
From "Teach", host and actress Queen Latifah; from "New Girl", actor Jake Johnson; musical guests TV on the Radio.
Arsenio Hall; Dan Naturman; Laura Mvula
Sep 6, 2013
From "The Arsenio Hall Show", host and actor/comedian Arsenio Hall; stand-up from Dan Naturman; musical guest Laura Mvula.
Ricky Gervais; Rahm Emanuel; Janelle Monae
Sep 9, 2013
From "Derek", creator and actor Ricky Gervais; Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; musical guest Janelle Monae.
Billy Crystal; Sheryl Crow
Sep 10, 2013
From "Monsters University", actor Billy Crystal; musical guest Sheryl Crow.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Keith Olbermann; Keith Urban
Sep 11, 2013
From "Don Jon", director and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt; talk show host Keith Olbermann; musical guest Keith Urban.
Alec Baldwin; Toni Collette
Sep 12, 2013
Actor Alec Baldwin; from "Hostages", actress Toni Collette.
Dr. Phil McGraw; Tom Dreesen
Sep 13, 2013
From "Dr. Phil", self-help guru Dr. Phil McGraw; comic Tom Dreesen.
President Bill Clinton; Tired Pony
Sep 23, 2013
Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton; musical guests Tired Pony.
Cher
Sep 24, 2013
Interview with and musical performance by Cher. Lizzy Caplan preempted.
Robin Williams; Lizzy Caplan; Icona Pop
Sep 25, 2013
From "The Crazy Ones", actor Robin Williams; from "Masters of Sex", actress Lizzy Caplan; an opera Top Ten List presented by soprano Renée Fleming; musical guests Icona Pop.
Bono; Johnny Galecki; Kings of Leon
Sep 26, 2013
Musician and humanitarian Bono; from "CBGB" and "The Big Bang Theory", actor Johnny Galecki; musical guests Kings of Leon.
Steve Martin; Kathleen Madigan; The Kruger Brothers with Steve Martin
Sep 27, 2013
Legendary comedic actor and musician Steve Martin; stand-up comedy by Kathleen Madigan; musican guests The Kruger Brothers with Steve Martin.
Sean Hayes; Sting
Sep 30, 2013
From "Sean Saves the World", actor Sean Hayes; musical guest Sting.
Sarah Michelle Gellar; Nick Offerman; First Aid Kit
Oct 1, 2013
From "The Crazy Ones", actress Sarah Michelle Gellar; from "Parks and Recreation", actor Nick Offerman; musical guests First Aid Kit.
Kerry Washington; Ariel Tweto; Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
Oct 2, 2013
From "Scandal", actress Kerry Washington; from "Flying Wild Alaska", TV personality Ariel Tweto; musical guests Yoko One & The Flaming Lips (as Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band).
Brian Williams; a performance from the film “Muscle Shoals”
Oct 3, 2013
Stupid Human Tricks; TV anchor Brian Williams; a performance from the film "Muscle Shoals".
Tom Selleck; Michael Somerville; Albert Hammond Jr.
Oct 4, 2013
From "Blue Bloods", actor Tom Selleck; stand-up comedy by Michael Somerville; musical guest Albert Hammond Jr.
Tom Hanks; Two Door Cinema Club
Oct 7, 2013
From "Captain Phillips", actor Tom Hanks; Siri Top Ten; musical guests Two Door Cinema Club.
Seth Meyers; Michael Fassbender; Amos Lee
Oct 8, 2013
From "The Awesomes" and "Saturday Night Live", comedic actor Seth Meyers; from "The Counselor", actor Michael Fassbender; musical guest Amos Lee.
Lucy Liu; Mark Jacobson; The Weeknd
Oct 9, 2013
From "Elementary", actress Lucy Liu; civil engineering professor Mark Jacobson; musical guest The Weeknd.
Jack Hanna; Kunal Nayyar
Oct 10, 2013
Animal expert Jack Hanna; from "The Big Bang Theory", actor Kunal Nayyar.
Michael Strahan; Simon Amstell; Cage the Elephant
Oct 11, 2013
Talk show host and Football commentator Michael Strahan; stand-up comedy by Simon Amstell; musical guests Cage the Elephant.
Ray Romano; James Franco
Oct 14, 2013
From "Parenthood", actor and comedian Ray Romano; from "As I Lay Dying", actor James Franco; Top Ten list presented by Madison Square Garden legends.
Sylvester Stallone; Anna Faris; Deltron 3030
Oct 15, 2013
From "The Expendables 3", director and actor Sylvester Stallone; from "Mom", actress Anna Faris; musical guests Deltron 3030.
Bill O'Reilly; The Head and the Heart
Oct 16, 2013
TV host Bill O'Reilly; musical guests The Head and the Heart.
Donald Trump; Selena Gomez
Oct 17, 2013
Real estate mogul Donald Trump; musical guest Selena Gomez.
Barbara Walters; Steve Young; White Denim
Oct 18, 2013
From "The View", co-host Barbara Walters; author Steve Young; musical guests White Denim.
Charles Barkley; Lindsey Vonn; King Krule
Oct 28, 2013
Basketball legend and commentator Charles Barkley; skiing champion Lindsey Vonn; musical guest King Krule.
Rob Lowe; Scott Dixon; Alan Jackson
Oct 29, 2013
From "Parks and Recreation", actor Rob Lowe; the 2013 Indy Car Champion, Scott Dixon; musical guest Alan Jackson.
Will Arnett; Clive Davis; The Avett Brothers
Oct 30, 2013
From "The Millers", actor Will Arnett; author of "The Soundtrack of My Life", Clive Davis; musical guests The Avett Brothers.
Harrison Ford; Holy Ghost!
Oct 31, 2013
The Late Show's annual Halloween costume show; from "Ender's Game", actor Harrison Ford; musical guests Holy Ghost! perform.
Morgan Freeman; Brian Regan; Frightened Rabbit
Nov 1, 2013
From "Last Vegas", actor Morgan Freeman; stand-up comedy by Brian Regan; musical guests Frightened Rabbit.
Woody Harrelson; David Ortiz; The Wanted
Nov 4, 2013
From "Out of the Furnace", actor Woody Harrelson; from World Series champion Boston Red Sox, MVP David Ortiz; musical guests The Wanted.
Kathy Griffin; Bruce McCall; J. Cole
Nov 5, 2013
Actress and comedienne Kathy Griffin; author Bruce McCall; musical guest J. Cole; and a Top Ten List presented by Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
Natalie Portman; Chris Elliott; James Blunt
Nov 6, 2013
From "Thor: The Dark World", actress Natalie Portman; from "Eagleheart", actor and comedian Chris Elliott; musical guest James Blunt.
Kelly Ripa; Cobie Smulders; Gary Clark Jr.
Nov 7, 2013
From "Live! With Kelly and Michael", talk show host Kelly Ripa; from "How I Met Your Mother", actress Cobie Smulders; musicial guest Gary Clark Jr.
Tom Brokaw; Rhys Darby; Black Joe Lewis
Nov 8, 2013
News anchor Tom Brokaw; stand-up comedy by Rhys Darby; musical guest Black Joe Lewis.
Julianna Margulies; Gen. Ray Odierno; Moon Taxi
Nov 11, 2013
From "The Good Wife", actress Julianna Margulies; Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno; musical guests Moon Taxi.
Michael J. Fox; Lorde
Nov 12, 2013
From "The Michael J. Fox Show", actor Michael J. Fox; musical guest Lorde.
Samuel L. Jackson; Chris Matthews
Nov 13, 2013
From "Oldboy", actor Samuel L. Jackson; journalist Chris Matthews.
Claire Danes; Will Forte; Metric
Nov 14, 2013
From "Homeland", actress Claire Danes; from "Nebraska", actor Will Forte; musical guests Metric.
Connie Britton; Lady Antebellum
Nov 15, 2013
From "Nashville", actress Connie Britton; Stupid Pet Tricks; musical guests Lady Antebellum.
Vince Vaughn; Jimmie Johnson; Luscious Jackson
Nov 18, 2013
From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actor Vince Vaughn; 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, Jimmie Johnson; musical guests Luscious Jackson.
Anderson Cooper; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; The Neighbourhood
Nov 19, 2013
Author and jounalist Anderson Cooper; from "Modern Family", actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson; musical guests The Neighbourhood.
Jennifer Lawrence; Taraji P. Henson
Nov 20, 2013
From "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", actress Jennifer Lawrence; from "Person of Interest", actress Taraji P. Henson.
Jonah Hill; Chiwetel Ejiofor; J. Roddy Walston and The Business
Nov 21, 2013
From "The Wolf of Wall Street", actor Jonah Hill; from "12 Years a Slave", actor Chiwetel Ejiofor; musical guests J. Roddy Walston and The Business.
Howard Stern; Adrienne Iapalucci
Nov 22, 2013
Radio talk show host Howard Stern; stand-up comedy by Adrienne Iapalucci.
Josh Hutcherson; Chris “Mad Dog” Russo; Sky Ferreira
Nov 25, 2013
From "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", actor Josh Hutcherson; sportscaster Chris “Mad Dog” Russo; musical guest Sky Ferreira.
Martha Stewart; Pitbull
Nov 26, 2013
TV personality and style expert Martha Stewart; musical guest Pitbull.
John Goodman; Kevin McCaffrey; Iggy Azalea with T.I.
Nov 27, 2013
From "Inside Llewyn Davis" and "Alpha House", actor John Goodman; stand-up comedy by Kevin McCaffrey; musical guests Iggy Azalea with T.I.
Stephen Colbert; Sir Ian McKellen; Chvrches
Dec 9, 2013
From "The Colbert Report", host Stephen Colbert; from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", actor Sir Ian McKellen; musical guests Chvrches.
Billy Crystal; Julie Chen; ZZ Ward
Dec 10, 2013
Actor and comedian Billy Crystal; from "The Talk", co-host Julie Chen; musical guest ZZ Ward.
Emma Thompson; Andy Cohen; Nick Lowe
Dec 11, 2013
From "Saving Mr. Banks", actress Emma Thompson; singer Josh Groban presents the Top Ten List; comedian Andy Cohen; musical guest Nick Lowe.
Julia Roberts; Glen Hansard
Dec 12, 2013
From "August: Osage County", actress Julia Roberts; musical guest Glen Hansard.
Regis Philbin; John Witherspoon; Seasick Steve
Dec 13, 2013
Talk show host Regis Philbin; stand-up comedy by John Witherspoon; musical guest Seasick Steve.
Will Ferrell; Chris Cornell feat. Joy Williams
Dec 16, 2013
From "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Will Ferrell; a Top Ten List presented by the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner, Jameis Winston; musical guests Chris Cornell feat. Joy Willi
Paul Rudd; Cristin Milioti; Alt-J
Dec 17, 2013
From "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Paul Rudd; journalist Barbara Walters presents the Top Ten List; from "The Wolf of Wall Street", actress Cristin Milioti; musical gues
Ben Stiller; Shannon Eis; Brett Dennen
Dec 18, 2013
From "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", actor and director Ben Stiller; holiday toy demo with Shannon Eis; musical guest Brett Dennen.
Steve Carell; The Saint Johns
Dec 19, 2013
From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actor Steve Carell; musical guests The Saint Johns.
Kristen Wiig; Darlene Love
Dec 20, 2013
From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actress Kristen Wiig; musical guest Darlene Love.