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Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Monday, August 23, 2004

Ended: Friday, August 12, 2005

When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 come out?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 premiered Monday, August 23, 2004 on CBS and ended Friday, August 12, 2005. The season has 193 episodes.

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Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 episode release dates
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1. Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""

Monday · 22 years ago

2. Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip from the Olympics; Denis Leary promotes the FX hit drama ""Rescue Me.""

Tuesday · 22 years ago

3. Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's ""You're Busted"" at Ranch 1, and New Jersey going ""Gay Crazy;"" gold medalist Paul Hamm visits.

Wednesday · 22 years ago

4. Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

Thursday · 22 years ago

5. Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top Ten; political writer Maureen Dowd makes several alarming comments on the presidential election.

Friday · 22 years ago

6. Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS with a timeline; Biff reports from the Republican National Convention, with a goal to hug as many ""Republican Babes"" as possible.

Monday · 22 years ago

7. Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

Tuesday · 22 years ago

8. John McCain, Tom Russell

Wednesday · 22 years ago

9. Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

Thursday · 22 years ago

10. Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.

Friday · 22 years ago

11. National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over Alan); three National Hollerin' Champions do their thing; Neve Campbell; Keane performs ""Somewhere Only We Know.""

Monday · 22 years ago

12. Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; Alan recaps his summer, with the usual results; Hoobastank performs ""Same Direction.""

Tuesday · 22 years ago

13. Martin Short, Alan Jackson

""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message to Hillary Clinton; Martin Short; ""Late Show Back to School Tips;"" Alan Jackson sings.

Wednesday · 22 years ago

14. Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent goes awry; Ray Romano talks about the final season of ""Everybody Loves Raymond;"" Avril Lavigne performs ""My Happy Ending.""

Thursday · 22 years ago

15. Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.

Friday · 22 years ago

16. John Kerry, Green Day

Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""

Monday · 22 years ago

17. Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automobile air freshener; Alan unintentionally admits that he's sexual dysfunctional.

Tuesday · 22 years ago

18. Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.

Wednesday · 22 years ago

19. Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

Thursday · 22 years ago

20. Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

Friday · 22 years ago

21. Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 2009, then openly asks if he can go back to NBC to host Late Night; a Kodomo Dragon (courtesy of Jack Hanna) startles Dave.

Monday · 22 years ago

22. John Goodman, Tom Waits

Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""

Tuesday · 22 years ago

23. Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the ending of another movie En Espanol, then goes off on one of his trademark rants.

Wednesday · 22 years ago

24. John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

Thursday · 22 years ago

25. Richard Gere, Jason Randal

CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician Jason Randal dazzles Dave with some card tricks.

Friday · 22 years ago

26. Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in New York quiz; a still graphic acknowledges the passing of staffer Dorothy Chambers; Howard Dean shills for John Kerry; George Clarke's ""It's A Fact;"" Franz Ferdinand performs ""Take Me Out.""

Monday · 22 years ago

27. Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.

Tuesday · 22 years ago

28. Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

Wednesday · 22 years ago

29. Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey;"" SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie; Minnie Driver sings ""Everything I've Got In My Pocket.""

Thursday · 22 years ago

30. Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which includes an Alan Kalter centerfold; Brooke Shields visits; director-raconteur Barry Sonnenfeld returns to tell more amusing stories, and show samples of his martini art.

Friday · 22 years ago

31. Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama

Monday · 22 years ago

32. Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU student plays ""Guess the Bulge"" at Hello Deli; Jordan Zevon (son of Warren) and The Wallflowers perform ""Lawyers, Guns, and Money.""

Tuesday · 22 years ago

33. Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?

Wednesday · 22 years ago

34. Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

Thursday · 22 years ago

35. Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Clarke learning to play drums and Gerard Mulligan returning as ""George W. Bush;"" Tony Danza on his new talk show; Dave chats with Julia Roberts' niece Emma; Brian Regan does standup.

Friday · 22 years ago

36. Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

Monday · 22 years ago

37. Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

Tuesday · 22 years ago

38. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.

Wednesday · 22 years ago

39. Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet another catfight; Curt Schilling presents the Top Ten; Dustin Hoffman makes spit bubbles; Joss Stone performs.

Thursday · 22 years ago

40. Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke with a premature reminder about the end of Daylight Savings Time (Dave makes him down chocolate syrup); Amy Sedaris discusses her bunny and imaginary husband ""Ricky;"" Tommy Lee talks about his book, Tommy Land.

Friday · 22 years ago

41. Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

Dave plugs his and Paul's (bogus) ""Decision 2004 Election Showdown Countdown Vote 2004 Democracy Corner"" for tomorrow night's election coverage; Rupert reports from St. Louis and Game 4 of the World Series; Johnny Damon recalls Boston's come-from-behind triumph; Anne Heche talks about parenthood and Birth; The Donnas perform ""Fall Behind Me.""

Monday · 22 years ago

42. Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton

Dave, Alan, Paul and George Clarke all comment on Bush's reelection; Tom Brokaw wishes Harry a happy first birthday; Dave flirts with Mischa Barton of ""The O.C."" to hide the fact that he's never seen the show.

Wednesday · 22 years ago

43. Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

""Know Your Current Events;"" an 882 pound pumpkin is exploded on 53rd St.; Rosie Perez is tricked (once) by Dave into mentioning her Isuzu Trooper; Steven Wright.

Thursday · 22 years ago

44. Al Franken, Kristin Bell

""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen Bell visits; Project Bandaloop's performance is postponed because of heavy rain in Manhattan.

Friday · 22 years ago

45. Tom Hanks, Nelly

The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomore Ryan Carney adds to his Late Show tattoo collection; Tom Hanks on Scottish Mexican food, vomiting and The Polar Express; Nelly.

Monday · 22 years ago

46. Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

Tuesday · 22 years ago

47. Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

Wednesday · 22 years ago

48. Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

Thursday · 22 years ago

49. Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Reilly; Canadian-born TV actress Evangeline Lilly hugs Paul; after a one-week holdover, Project Bandaloop finally trapezes around the building.

Friday · 22 years ago

50. Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

Monday · 21 years ago

51. Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collected pennies for over thirty years and amassed a fortune of roughly $28; Dave and Nicholas Cage talk about motorcycles.

Tuesday · 21 years ago

52. Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

Wednesday · 21 years ago

53. Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah; Alanis Morissette performs ""Knees of My Bees.""

Thursday · 21 years ago

54. Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

Friday · 21 years ago

55. Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

Monday · 21 years ago

56. Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top of the theater; Pittsburgh Steelers wonderkind Ben Roethlisberger participates in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.

Tuesday · 21 years ago

57. Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Marilyn Manson performs the Depeche Mode classic ""Personal Jesus.""

Wednesday · 21 years ago

58. Natalie Portman, John Mayer

Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman talks about an earlier Thanksgiving day LS appearance and plugs Closer; a Late Show Turkey Recall Announcement; John Mayer performs.

Thursday · 21 years ago

59. Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantage; Senator-elect Barack Obama radiates charm and confidence while discussing politics; Dave and Jessica Biel swap stories about their dogs.

Friday · 21 years ago

60. Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel does a demonstration out on 53rd Street.

Monday · 21 years ago

61. Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

Tuesday · 21 years ago

62. Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

Wednesday · 21 years ago

63. Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped naked for a Spencer Tunick project; Lyle Lovett performs ""In My Own Mind.""

Thursday · 21 years ago

64. Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

Friday · 21 years ago

65. Jim Carrey, Ashanti

As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Jim Carrey discusses ab-crunches; Alan flips out while singing ""The Little Drummer Boy""; Ashanti performs ""Only U.""

Monday · 21 years ago

66. Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

Tuesday · 21 years ago

67. Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at new toys for the holidays.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

68. Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.

Thursday · 21 years ago

69. Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

Friday · 21 years ago

70. Bill Murray, Kaki King

Monday · 21 years ago

71. Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

Tuesday · 21 years ago

72. Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); Dave introduces ""The Nog-Cam;"" 10 carolers present the Top Ten; Broadway star Kristen Johnston opens up to Dave about her recent mugging; Tom Dreesen tells another story about opening for Frank Sinatra.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

73. Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

Thursday · 21 years ago

74. Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Biff Henderson: Pollster"" roams the streets once more; Hilary Swank plugs Million Dollar Baby; Andy Dick talks about his crabs; Green Day performs ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams.""

Monday · 21 years ago

75. Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

Tuesday · 21 years ago

76. Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

Wednesday · 21 years ago

77. Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

Thursday · 21 years ago

78. Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: carbs, steroids and the word ""snarky;"" ""Celebrity Resolutions"" goes straight into the dumper; Alan's new show, ""Desperate House Gal;"" Kevin Bacon; Caroline Rhea; Wilco performs ""Late Greats.""

Friday · 21 years ago

79. Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King

Monday · 21 years ago

80. Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

Tuesday · 21 years ago

81. Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

82. Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

Thursday · 21 years ago

83. Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.

Friday · 21 years ago

84. Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ""F bomb;"" Rupert learns karate at Tiger Schulmann's; the always on edge Jack Hanna with animals; Alan admits to being jealous of Jack Hanna, then has another hissy fit (and drops an ""F bomb""); Teri Polo on her experiences making Meet The Fockers.

Monday · 21 years ago

85. Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

Tuesday · 21 years ago

86. Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead

Wednesday · 21 years ago

87. Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

""Stump The Band;"" Dave shows off his ""baby Borg"" trophy; Robert Downey, Jr. instructs Dave on the finer points of bil jee and performs a song from his new CD; Nicole Richie plugs ""The Simple Life: Interns.""

Thursday · 21 years ago

88. Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

""Late Show Week in Review"": On a special episode of the controversial Fox show ""Who's Your Daddy?"" the contestant's biological father pummels an amorous Alan; Dave discusses the art of comedy with legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis.

Friday · 21 years ago

89. Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

Dave's first new show following the death of Johnny Carson is an hour-long tribute, featuring clips of Johnny's appearances on both ""Late Show"" and ""Late Night,"" and the ""Tonight Show"" clip of Johnny stealing Dave's pickup truck; longtime ""Tonight"" producer Peter Lassally; former ""Tonight"" bandleader Doc Severinsen and former NBC Orchestra members Tommy Newsom and Ed Shaughnessy perform one of Johnny's favorite songs, ""Here's That Rainy Day.""

Monday · 21 years ago

90. Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

Tuesday · 21 years ago

91. Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles

Wednesday · 21 years ago

92. Elton John, Eva Mendes

Thursday · 21 years ago

93. Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

Friday · 21 years ago

94. Will Smith, Tom Brady

Monday · 21 years ago

95. Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Down performs ""Let Me Go.""

Tuesday · 21 years ago

96. David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

Wednesday · 21 years ago

97. Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

Thursday · 21 years ago

98. Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

During ""Week in Review,"" Alan previews the Grammys by singing Tone Luc's ""Wild Thing;"" ten divorce attorneys present the Top Ten; Dave eats a sample of Paris Hilton's new lipstick.

Friday · 21 years ago

99. Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

Monday · 21 years ago

100. Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

Tuesday · 21 years ago

101. Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

Wednesday · 21 years ago

102. Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

Thursday · 21 years ago

103. Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

Friday · 21 years ago

104. Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

Competitive eater ""Crazy Legs"" Conti attempts to break the world's oyster-eating record in the lobby of The Ed; ""Stupid Pet Tricks"" features three dogs (none too crazy about the oysters); Bonnie Hunt remembers Johnny Carson (and tries an oyster).

Monday · 21 years ago

105. Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon

Dave demands to be grilled on the annual Barbara Walters Oscar special, but only if he does the interview with Oprah by his side; ""Harold Larkin's Sidewalk Idol"" searches for the next great singing talent; Kings of Leon perform ""The Bucket.""

Tuesday · 21 years ago

106. Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

Giant rats attack Christo's Gates; Dave comes up with a number of synonyms for inhaling marijuana; Alan editorializes on President Bush, only to float toward promoting a bootleg sex tape he made in 1989.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

107. John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon

Thursday · 21 years ago

108. Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

""Late Show Week in Review"": Dubya (mis)pronounces ""nuclear"" five different ways, while a Flashdancers employee dances around one of Christo's Gates. Also, Lego expert Nathan Sawaya creates a brick portrait of Biff.

Friday · 21 years ago

109. The Rock, Solomon Burke

Snowmobiling great Jay Quinlan performs stunts on 53rd Street; actor-cum-wrester Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnston promotes Be Cool; Solomon Burke blows the roof off The Ed with a pair of songs.

Monday · 21 years ago

110. Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

""Would You Like To Take A Ride On A Dog Sled?"" on 53rd Street; Kirstie Alley wants to become promiscuous and discusses her new show ""Fat Actress""; Alan has a stern word for Christo's wife Jeanne Claude; Kathleen Edwards performs.

Tuesday · 21 years ago

111. Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

2004 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice with ""Top Ten Reasons I Love Racing;"" Vin Diesel talks about his dog, and his new film The Pacifier; Amos Lee sings.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

112. Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

Thursday · 21 years ago

113. Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.

Friday · 21 years ago

114. Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

Monday · 21 years ago

115. Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

Tuesday · 21 years ago

116. Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

Dave is able to work the phrase ""needlessly circuitous"" into the interview with Amanda Peet, plus he admires her profile; Alan gives suggestive advice to Condoleeza Rice; Susan Hum refuses to give her picks for the Final Four tournament; marathon man Dean Karnazes discusses the joy of running.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

117. Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

Dave thanks the FBI and the Montana police for their efforts following a botched kidnapping involving his son last week; Pat Farmer celebrates ""March Madness"" by trying to duplicate his 90 foot drop shot into a goal on 53rd Street; Sandra Bullock doesn't talk about boyfriend Jesse James, but does plug Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous; ""Alan Kalter's Are You ****ing Kidding Me?"" takes a look at the Robert Blake verdict; Gwen Stefani discusses high school and performs ""Hollaback Girl"" with a drumline and sits down for a chat.

Monday · 21 years ago

118. Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age

Jessica Alba plugs Sin City and performs a lasso demonstration with Dave; staffer Susan Hum is reluctant to explain string theory; Queens of the Stone Age perform ""Little Sister.""

Tuesday · 21 years ago

119. P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

""On Sale Now"" (a variation on ""New Products"") includes room-temperature sushi and flammable curtains; Pat and Kenny read a transcript of an interview between Oprah and Kirstie Alley; Dave closes the show by promoting Japanese gum.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

120. Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

Monday · 21 years ago

121. Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

Tuesday · 21 years ago

122. Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

Wednesday · 21 years ago

123. Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

An audience member walks on her hands, wrap her legs around Dave, and pulls herself up; Dave shows a clip from the NBC soap ""Passions""; Denzel Washington discusses sailing and drinking large amounts of water.

Thursday · 21 years ago

124. Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen

Roof problems at the theater results in rainwater onstage; Dave worries over Dengue fever; ""Will It Float?"" hits a snag when a bucket of gumdrops topples over; matchmaking cabbie Ahmed Ibrahim brags about his abilities as an interceder.

Friday · 21 years ago

125. Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

Tuesday · 21 years ago

126. Show #2345

Dave explains how he cut his finger with a cheese grater, then confesses to having a great admiration for lesbians; in her first appearance on the show in 19 years, Jane Fonda discusses her marriage to Ted Turner and her infamous visit to Vietnam; Bloc Party performs ""Banquet.""

Wednesday · 21 years ago

127. Show #2346

Dave and Paul are quizzed about tax exemptions; a bearded Robin Williams discusses everything from Dave's jury duty to welding; Martha Wainwright (sister of Rufus) performs ""When The Day Is Short.""

Monday · 21 years ago

128. Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

Tuesday · 21 years ago

129. David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

One day after his 58th birthday, waffles are hucked at the audience. Quote Dave: ""Why do I need joke writers when I have waffles?"" Also, the Late Show recreates testimony from the Michael Jackson trial in which the ""King of Pop"" (Gerard) makes an ass of himself; the new Miss USA Chelsea Cooley delivers the Top Ten; David Duchovny promotes House Of D.; Ray Lamontagne performs.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

130. Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey

Thursday · 21 years ago

131. Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

A lucky motorist wins $100 worth of free gasoline, which is spent up in less than five seconds; Alan has another hissy fit, this time in a Michael Jackson costume; singer-actress Kristen Chenoweth discusses painkillers.

Friday · 21 years ago

132. Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

Monday · 21 years ago

133. Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

Tonight's clip from the NBC serial ""Passions"" features a monkey comforting a middle-aged woman; Dave meets the employees of Angelo's Pizza; Spamalot star Hank Azaria admits to Dave that he's a lousy dancer; author Jeff MacGregor discusses his year-long observational tour of the NASCAR circuit, and his subsequent book, Sunday Money.

Tuesday · 21 years ago

134. Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem

Wednesday · 21 years ago

135. Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

Thursday · 21 years ago

136. Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

Cold opening: Dave runs into a nude (yet blurred) Teri Hatcher who's locked out of her dressing room; ""Late Show Week In Review"" with Vinnie Favale as Elvis, a SWAT team kitty and Alan with a bevy of hookers; ""Will It Float?"" (a bag of fertilizer...no); Teri talks about swimming with a whale; Harry Hill performs standup.

Friday · 21 years ago

137. Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

Throughout the night, wax figures of celebrities that refuse to appear on the show are rolled onstage. One stagehand accidentally cops a feel on the Oprah statue, while Regis storms onstage to complain about his wax likeness.

Monday · 21 years ago

138. Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

Tuesday · 21 years ago

139. Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

Wednesday · 21 years ago

140. Luke Wilson, Kasabian

Live via satellite, Dorothy Letterman performs the Top Ten; in honor of Cinco De Mayo, a city bus crashes into a giant pinata; Kasabian performs ""Club Foot.""

Thursday · 21 years ago

141. Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan

Like he does every Kentucky Derby weekend, Dave calls up Dave Johnson to hear him say ""...and down the stretch they come!""; Christina Applegate promotes the musical ""Sweet Charity"" and discusses a recent injury onstage; Brian Regan performs a stand-up routine about cholesterol and heartburn.

Friday · 21 years ago

142. Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

Monday · 21 years ago

143. Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

Tuesday · 21 years ago

144. Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

Wednesday · 21 years ago

145. Billy Crystal, Garbage

Thursday · 21 years ago

146. Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

Friday · 21 years ago

147. Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

Monday · 21 years ago

148. Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.

Tuesday · 21 years ago

149. Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan

Wednesday · 21 years ago

150. Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

Thursday · 21 years ago

151. David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

Friday · 21 years ago

152. Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

Monday · 21 years ago

153. Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

Tuesday · 21 years ago

154. Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

Wednesday · 21 years ago

155. Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.

Monday · 21 years ago

157. Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

158. Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

Thursday · 21 years ago

159. Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

Friday · 21 years ago

160. Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

Monday · 21 years ago

161. Show #2380

Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

Tuesday · 21 years ago

162. Show #2381

Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

163. Show #2382

BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

Thursday · 21 years ago

164. Show #2383

Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

Friday · 21 years ago

165. Show #2384

Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.

Monday · 21 years ago

166. Show #2385

Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.

Tuesday · 21 years ago

167. Show #2386

Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

168. Show #2387

Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.

Thursday · 21 years ago

169. Show #2388

Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.

Friday · 21 years ago

170. Show #2389

Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

Monday · 21 years ago

171. Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.

Tuesday · 21 years ago

172. Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

Wednesday · 21 years ago

173. Jennifer Connelly/Eels

Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

Thursday · 21 years ago

174. Episode #12.174

Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.

Friday · 21 years ago

175. Show #2394

Monday · 21 years ago

176. Show #2395

Tuesday · 21 years ago

177. Show #2396

Wednesday · 21 years ago

178. Show #2397

Thursday · 21 years ago

179. Show #2398

Friday · 21 years ago

180. John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

Monday · 21 years ago

181. Show #2400

Tuesday · 21 years ago

182. Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

Wednesday · 21 years ago

183. Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

Thursday · 21 years ago

184. Show #2403

Friday · 21 years ago

185. Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

Monday · 21 years ago

186. Show #2405

Tuesday · 21 years ago

187. Show #2406

Wednesday · 21 years ago

188. Show #2407

Thursday · 21 years ago

189. Show #2408

Friday · 21 years ago

190. Show #2409

Monday · 21 years ago

191. Show #2410

Tuesday · 21 years ago

192. Show #2411

Wednesday · 21 years ago

193. Show #2412

Thursday · 21 years ago

194. Show #2413 Finale

Friday · 21 years ago

Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 guest stars

  • Drew Barrymore

    Drew Barrymore

    Self - Guest

  • Rupert Jee

    Self

  • Aron Ralston

    Aron Ralston

    Self - Guest

  • Charles Barkley

    Charles Barkley

    Self - Guest

  • Rachel Weisz

    Rachel Weisz

    Self - Guest

  • Roseanne Barr

    Roseanne Barr

    Self - Guest

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar

    Sarah Michelle Gellar

    Self - Guest

  • Mariah Carey

    Mariah Carey

    Self - Guest

  • Anthony LaPaglia

    Anthony LaPaglia

    Self - Guest

  • Ana Gasteyer

    Ana Gasteyer

    Self - Guest

  • Christopher Walken

    Christopher Walken

    Self - Guest

  • Billy Corgan

    Billy Corgan

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Alec Baldwin

    Alec Baldwin

    Self - Guest

  • Ken Jennings

    Ken Jennings

    Self - Guest

  • Bill Clinton

    Bill Clinton

    Self - Guest

  • Robert Downey Jr.

    Robert Downey Jr.

    Self - Guest

Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 FAQ

When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 come out?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 premiered Monday, August 23, 2004 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Late Show with David Letterman Season 12?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 has 193 episodes.

Are new episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 finale?

The Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 finale (Episode 194) aired Friday, August 12, 2005.

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