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Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Monday, August 31, 2009

Ended: Thursday, December 23, 2010

When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 come out?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 premiered Monday, August 31, 2009 on CBS and ended Thursday, December 23, 2010. The season has 245 episodes.

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Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 release schedule

Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 episode release dates
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1. Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors

Dave makes an unusual offer to Moammar Khadafi; throughout the night, Dock Diving Dogs make a splash out on 53rd Street; Howie Mandel explains the origins of his obsessive-compulsive disorder; The Dirty Projectors performed "Cannibal Resource."

Monday · 17 years ago

2. Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes

A message from the Department of Labor; a staffer gives Dave a 16th anniversary t-shirt (courtesy of Dave); Jeremy Piven puts the mercury poisoning rumors to rest; Rumor Willis plugs Sorority Row; The Black Crowes performed "Good Morning, Captain."

Tuesday · 17 years ago

3. Jason Bateman and White House official Dr. John P. Holdren

Wednesday · 17 years ago

4. Billy Crystal and John Fogerty

Billy Crystal and John Fogerty are the scheduled guests.

Thursday · 17 years ago

5. Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Mazan, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Footage of Dick Cheney wheezing through an interview on Fox News; Dave expresses jealousy towards Neil Patrick Harris for appearing on the cover of the CBS/Viacom magazine "Watch!" and asks him about his recent trip onboard the Orient Express; Steve Mazan riffs on hotel keycards; Dave shows a doctored "Watch!" magazine with him on the cover; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performed "Home."

Friday · 17 years ago

6. Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies

Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies are the scheduled guests.

Tuesday · 17 years ago

7. Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones

Wednesday · 17 years ago

8. Matt Damon and Jack Hanna

Thursday · 17 years ago

9. Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi

Friday · 17 years ago

10. President Barack Obama

Barack Obama becomes the first president to appear on the Late Show while in office. During his 30+ minute sit-down with Dave, President Obama discusses the economy, foreign policy, and health care reform. Quote Dave: "Your job is more difficult than my job."

Monday · 17 years ago

11. Former President Bill Clinton and LeBron James

Tuesday · 17 years ago

12. Simon Baker and Mary J. Blige

Wednesday · 17 years ago

13. Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol

Thursday · 17 years ago

14. Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes

Friday · 17 years ago

15. Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers

Monday · 17 years ago

16. Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, and Miranda Lambert

Tuesday · 17 years ago

17. Madonna and Harry Connick Jr.

Wednesday · 17 years ago

18. Woody Harrelson and Kim Kardashian

Thursday · 17 years ago

19. Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell

Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell are the scheduled guests.

Friday · 17 years ago

20. Steve Martin and Lea Michele

Monday · 17 years ago

21. CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS

CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS are the scheduled guests.

Tuesday · 17 years ago

22. Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash

Wednesday · 17 years ago

23. Kristin Davis and Barry Sonnenfeld

Thursday · 17 years ago

24. Jon Hamm, Andy Kindler, and Brett Dennen

Friday · 17 years ago

25. Garry Shandling, Kaley Cuoco, and Tim McGraw

Monday · 17 years ago

26. Sienna Miller, Aziz Ansari, and Dead By Sunrise

Tuesday · 17 years ago

27. Tina Fey, Chris Russo, and Mika

Wednesday · 17 years ago

28. Don Rickles and Built To Spill

Thursday · 17 years ago

29. Uma Thurman and Tim McGraw

Friday · 17 years ago

30. Charles Barkley, Cheryl Hines, Harper Simon

Monday · 17 years ago

31. Courteney Cox, William Knoedelseder, Florence and the Machine

Tuesday · 17 years ago

32. Patrick Dempsey, Bud Selig, Sting

Wednesday · 17 years ago

33. Tom Hanks, Weezer, a Top Ten List presented by Chad Ochocinco

Tom Hanks and Weezer are the scheduled guests.

Thursday · 17 years ago

34. Regis Philbin, Brian Regan, Weezer

Friday · 17 years ago

35. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Guy Fieri, Carrie Underwood, Top Ten with Meb Keflezighi

Monday · 17 years ago

36. Al Gore, Brad Paisley, a Top Ten List presented by Michael Bublé

Al Gore and Brad Paisley are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Michael Buble!

Tuesday · 17 years ago

37. Bill Cosby, Ryan Bingham

Wednesday · 17 years ago

38. Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada & Andy Pettitte, Bill Maher, Keith Urban

Thursday · 17 years ago

39. Ricky Gervais, Brian Regan, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys

Ricky Gervais, Brian Regan, and Ralph Stanley are the scheduled guests.

Friday · 17 years ago

40. Bill Murray, Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe

Monday · 17 years ago

41. Jack Hanna, Shakira

Tuesday · 17 years ago

42. Kate Walsh, Norah Jones

Dave rambles on about an pre-show audience question that really wasn't; a Top Ten list with no theme; Kate Walsh looks back at the early days of her acting career; Andre Agassi promotes his autobiography and "retires" his mullet wig; Norah Jones performed "Chasing Pirates."

Wednesday · 17 years ago

43. Kid Scientists, Amanda Peet, the Cribs with Johnny Marr

Thursday · 17 years ago

44. Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani

Friday · 16 years ago

45. Sharon Stone, Seth Meyers, Wyclef Jean and Cyndi Lauper

Dave briefly comments on the overusage of the word "douche"; Sharon Stone talks about her kids and defends her decision to pose topless in Paris Match; Seth Meyers shares a funny story about a goat; Wyclef Jean and Cyndi Lauper performed "Slumdog Millionaire."

Monday · 16 years ago

46. Penelope Cruz, Joe Cada, The Script

Tuesday · 16 years ago

47. Robert Pattinson, Ray Davies

Wednesday · 16 years ago

48. Stephen Colbert, Emily Blunt, John Mayer

Stephen Colbert, Emily Blunt, and John Mayer are the scheduled guests.

Thursday · 16 years ago

49. Viggo Mortensen, Paula Poundstone, and Lyle Lovett

Friday · 16 years ago

50. Robin Williams, Ashley Greene

Monday · 16 years ago

51. Zac Efron, Carrie Fisher, Rihanna

Tuesday · 16 years ago

52. Natalie Portman, Adam Lambert

Thanksgiving episode with Dave's Mom. Natalie Portman and Adam Lambert are the scheduled guests, and Dave guesses the pie that Dave's Mom made.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

53. Ray Romano, Anna Kendrick

Monday · 16 years ago

54. Barbara Walters, Blakroc

Tuesday · 16 years ago

55. Rachel Weisz, Rob Thomas

Wednesday · 16 years ago

56. Kate Hudson, Dr. James Hansen, Tori Amos

Thursday · 16 years ago

57. Kyra Sedgwick, Brian Scott McFadden, Joe Perry

Friday · 16 years ago

58. Hugh Grant, Zoe Saldana, Alicia Keys

Hugh Grant, Zoe Saldana, and Alicia Keys are the scheduled guests.

Monday · 16 years ago

59. Sarah Jessica Parker, Leona Lewis

Tuesday · 16 years ago

60. Robert Downey Jr, Martin Short, and Kris Allen

Wednesday · 16 years ago

61. Shannon Eis, Jude Law, and Matisyahu

Thursday · 16 years ago

62. Tobey Maguire, Tom Dreesen, and Alicia Keys

Friday · 16 years ago

63. Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Witherspoon

Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Witherspoon are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten list from Stewie Griffin!

Monday · 16 years ago

64. Susan Sarandon, Colbie Caillat

Susan Sarandon and Colbie Caillat are the scheduled guests. Plus, "Top Ten Christmas Carols!"

Tuesday · 16 years ago

65. Alec Baldwin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

Alec Baldwin gets intimidated by an acting legend. Also: Jay Thomas returns and Darlene Love sings "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).

Wednesday · 16 years ago

66. Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman, David Gray

Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman, and David Gray are the scheduled guests.

Monday · 16 years ago

67. Amy Adams, Zachary Levi, Vampire Weekend

Did "Chuck" star Zachary Levy almost get a guy killed? Plus: Amy Adams and music from Vampire Weekend.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

68. Sigourney Weaver, Marv Albert, Julian Casablancas

Dave & Sigourney Weaver turn "Avatar" blue. Plus: Marv Albert's wild & wacky sports bloopers and Julian Casablancas performs.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

69. Bradley Cooper, Rachel Maddow, Nick Jonas

Bradley Cooper, Rachel Maddow, and Nick Jonas are the scheduled guests. Plus, the "Top Ten Things I've Learned From the Last 20 Years of Television," presented by Homer Simpson.

Thursday · 16 years ago

70. Teri Hatcher, Jake Johannsen, The Dodos

Teri Hatcher strips with broken ribs. Plus: comedian Jake Johannsen and the music of The Dodos.

Friday · 16 years ago

72. Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Sudeikis, Findlay Brown

Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Sudeikis, Findlay Brown.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

73. Kiefer Sutherland, Keri Russell, The Hotrats

Why is Kiefer Sutherland wearing a dress? Also tonight: those NBC pinheads, Keri Russell & music from The HotRats.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

74. Denzel Washington, Dr. O. Wayne Isom, The Low Anthem

Was Dave fondled on the operating table? Celebrate the 10th anniversary of his heart surgery with Dr. O. Wayne Isom. Plus Denzel Washington: Bad Heart Surgeon, and music from The Low Anthem.

Thursday · 16 years ago

75. Glenn Close, Eddie Brill, Matt Morris

Tonight: an incredible week comes to an end with Glenn Close, comedian Eddie Brill and music by Matt Morris.

Friday · 16 years ago

76. Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson, The Heavy

Tonight: Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson and The Heavy. Dave responds to NBC's Dick Ebersol, plus what will "The Tonight Show" look like in the year 2042?

Monday · 16 years ago

77. Dwayne Johnson, Bettina Luescher, The Swell Season

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Bettina Luescher, and The Swell Season are the scheduled guests.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

78. Claire Danes, Will Arnett, James Taylor, Carole King

Wednesday · 16 years ago

79. Harrison Ford, Lou Reed, Blind Boys of Alabama

Harrison Ford, Lou Reed and the Blind Boys of Alabama

Thursday · 16 years ago

80. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jeff Stilson, Charlotte Gainsbourg

Friday · 16 years ago

81. Bruce Willis, Ne-Yo

Actor Bruce Willis; Ne-Yo performs.

Monday · 16 years ago

82. John Travolta, Shaun White, Ben Harper & Relentless7

Actor John Travolta; snowboarder Shaun White; Ben Harper and Relentless7 perform.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

83. Sarah Silverman, Jeremy Renner, Nneka, a Top Ten List presented by Paris Hilton

Comic Sarah Silverman; actor Jeremy Renner; Paris Hilton presents the Top Ten list; Nneka performs.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

84. Jamie Foxx, Amanda Seyfried, Robin Thicke

Actor Jamie Foxx; actress Amanda Seyfried; Robin Thicke performs.

Thursday · 16 years ago

85. Jack Hanna, Joe Wong, the Swell Season

Animal handler Jack Hanna; comic Joe Wong; the Swell Season performs.

Friday · 16 years ago

86. Drew Brees, Sandra Bullock, Josh Turner

Drew Brees, Sandra Bullock, and Josh Turner are the scheduled guests. Plus, the cover of the 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is unveiled!

Monday · 16 years ago

87. Jennifer Garner, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model, Sade

Jennifer Garner; the 2010 Sports Illustrated cover model; Sade; ``Survivor'' contestants.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

88. Jessica Biel, Christoph Waltz

Jessica Biel; Christoph Waltz; Josh Turner; ``Survivor'' contestants.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

89. Regis and Joy Philbin, a Top Ten List presented by Benicio Del Toro

Regis and Joy Philbin; Elizabeth Banks; Benicio Del Toro.

Thursday · 16 years ago

90. Jeff Bridges, Joe Wong, the Soft Pack

Actor Jeff Bridges; comic Joe Wong; the Soft Pack performs.

Friday · 16 years ago

91. Tracy Morgan, the Daytona 500 winner, Fanfarlo

Actor Tracy Morgan; the winner of the Daytona 500; Fanfarlo performs.

Monday · 16 years ago

92. Ben Kingsley, Mary J. Blige

Stupid Pet Tricks; actor Ben Kingsley; Mary J. Blige performs.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

93. Ewan McGregor, Abby Elliott, Mumford & Sons

Actor Ewan McGregor; comic Abby Elliott; Mumford & Sons perform.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

94. Scarlett Johansson, Daniel Merriweather

Actress Scarlett Johansson; Daniel Merriweather performs.

Thursday · 16 years ago

95. Nicole Richie, comic Tom Papa.

TV personality Nicole Richie; comic Tom Papa.

Friday · 16 years ago

96. Bill Murray, Ludacris

Actor Bill Murray; Ludacris performs.

Monday · 16 years ago

97. Mitt Romney, Mia Wasikowska

Author Mitt Romney; actress Mia Wasikowska; figure skater Evan Lysacek presents the Top Ten list.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

98. Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Brokaw

Comic Jerry Seinfeld; journalist Tom Brokaw.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

99. Tom Hanks, Spoon

Actor Tom Hanks, Spoon, and a Top Ten list presented by US Winter Olympic Bobsled Gold Medalists Steve Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curt Tomasevicz.

Thursday · 16 years ago

100. Matt Damon, Danny Bhoy, Corinne Bailey Rae

Actor Matt Damon; comic Danny Bhoy; Corinne Bailey Rae performs.

Friday · 16 years ago

101. Kelly Ripa, Lady Antebellum

TV host Kelly Ripa; Lady Antebellum performs.

Monday · 16 years ago

102. Julianna Margulies, Broken Bells

Actress Julianna Margulies; grocery bagging champion Kyle Perry; Broken Bells perform.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

103. Jessica Simpson, Mehmet Oz, Rod Blagojevich, Alkaline Trio

Jessica Simpson; Mehmet Oz; Rod Blagojevich; Alkaline Trio.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

104. Donald Trump

Real estate mogul Donald Trump.

Thursday · 16 years ago

105. Liev Schreiber, Jim Gaffigan, Drive-By Truckers

Actor Liev Schreiber; comic Jim Gaffigan; Drive-By Truckers perform.

Friday · 16 years ago

106. Jennifer Aniston, Charles Moore

Actress Jennifer Aniston; environmentalist Charles Moore.

Monday · 16 years ago

107. Jimmy Kimmel, Kirstie Alley

TV host Jimmy Kimmel; actress Kirstie Alley; rapper Snoop Dogg presents the Top Ten list.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

109. Gerard Butler, Mindy Kaling, Free Energy

Wednesday · 16 years ago

110. Greg Kinnear, Lacey Brown, Michael Buble, Harry Smith

Monday · 16 years ago

111. Ben Stiller, Jamie Oliver, Justin Bieber

Actor Ben Stiller; chef Jamie Oliver; Justin Bieber performs.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

112. Tina Fey, Bryan Cranston, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Actress Tina Fey; actor Bryan Cranston; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

113. Robin Williams, Paige Miles, Usher

Actor Robin Williams; eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Paige Miles; Usher performs.

Monday · 16 years ago

114. Luke Wilson, Pam Stout, Alan Jackson

Actor Luke Wilson; President of the Sandpoint Tea Party Patriots Pam Stout; Alan Jackson performs.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

115. Ricky Gervais, Turkey Callers, The Whigs

Actor Ricky Gervais; turkey callers; The Whigs perform.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

116. Sam Worthington, Mike Greenberg & Mike Golic, Patty Loveless

Actor Sam Worthington; sportscasters Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic; Patty Loveless performs.

Thursday · 16 years ago

117. Nathan Lane, She & Him

Actor Nathan Lane; She & Him perform.

Friday · 16 years ago

118. Steve Carell, Brad Stevens

Tuesday · 16 years ago

119. Chris Rock, Jane Lynch

Wednesday · 16 years ago

120. Jennifer Lopez, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, American Idol castoffs Andrew Garcia & Katie Stevens

Monday · 16 years ago

121. Amanda Peet, David Chang, Justin Nozuka

Tuesday · 16 years ago

122. Eddie Murphy, Kaley Cuoco, Jakob Dylan

Wednesday · 16 years ago

123. David Spade, Lisa P. Jackson, Broken Social Scene

Thursday · 16 years ago

124. Kelsey Grammer, Jeff Altman, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

Friday · 16 years ago

125. Dr. Phil McGraw, the latest American Idol castoff

Monday · 16 years ago

126. Courtney Love, Michael Caine, Hole

Singer Courtney Love; actor Michael Caine; Hole performs.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

127. Robert Downey Jr., OK Go

Actor Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 2); OK Go performs.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

128. Gwyneth Paltrow, Broadway cast of ``American Idiot''

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man 2); a performance by the Broadway cast of ``American Idiot.''

Thursday · 16 years ago

129. David Beckham, Mike Birbiglia, Hold Steady

Professional soccer player David Beckham; comic Mike Birbiglia; the Hold Steady performs.

Friday · 16 years ago

130. Mickey Rourke, Jim Parsons, eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Siobhan Magnus

Actor Mickey Rourke (Iron Man 2); actor Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory); eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Siobhan Magnus.

Monday · 16 years ago

131. Russell Crowe, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

Actor Russell Crowe (Robin Hood); Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (CD, "I Learned the Hard Way") perform.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

132. Jack Hanna, Kerry Washington, Willie Nelson

Animal handler Jack Hanna; actress Kerry Washington; Willie Nelson performs.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

133. Brian Williams, Beth Ostrosky Stern, Court Yard Hounds

Journalist Brian Williams; author Beth Ostrosky Stern; Court Yard Hounds perform.

Thursday · 16 years ago

134. Amanda Peet, Nick Griffin, Wale

Actress Amanda Peet (Please Give); comic Nick Griffin; Wale (CD, "Attention Deficit") performs.

Friday · 16 years ago

135. Evangeline Lilly, Sam Rockwell, Aaron Kelly, Million Dollar Quartet

Actress Evangeline Lilly; actor Sam Rockwell; eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Aaron Kelly; a performance by the Broadway cast of ``Million Dollar Quartet.''

Monday · 16 years ago

136. Queen Latifah, Will Forte, MGMT performs, Dallas Braden presents the Top Ten List

Actress Queen Latifah; actor Will Forte; MGMT performs; Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden presents the Top Ten List.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

137. Michael Keaton, Jenna Fischer

Actor Michael Keaton; actress Jenna Fischer.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

138. Alec Baldwin, The National

Actor Alec Baldwin; the National performs.

Thursday · 16 years ago

139. Mike Myers, Tom Dreesen

Actor Mike Myers; comic Tom Dreesen.

Friday · 16 years ago

140. Matthew Fox, Zac Brown Band,

Matthew Fox; Zac Brown Band; Jason Randal; Michael Lynche.

Monday · 16 years ago

141. Jonah Hill, Janelle Monae, John Carney, a Top Ten List presented by Miss USA Rima Fakih

Jonah Hill; Janelle Monáe; John Carney; Miss USA Rima Fakih presents the Top Ten list.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

142. Russell Brand, Johnny

Russell Brand; Johnny Ace Palmer; Stone Temple Pilots; Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

143. Katherine Heigl, Steve Cohen, Band of Horses

Actress Katherine Heigl; magician Steve Cohen; Band of Horses performs.

Thursday · 16 years ago

144. Ashton Kutcher, Larry Miller, Michael Ammar, Brooks & Dunn with Reba McEntire

Ashton Kutcher; Larry Miller; Brooks & Dunn; Michael Ammar; Reba McEntire.

Friday · 16 years ago

145. Jake Gyllenhaal, Dr. Edward B. Overton

Monday · 16 years ago

146. Sarah Jessica Parker, the Black Keys

Tuesday · 16 years ago

147. Don Rickles, Piedmont Bird Callers, John Prine with Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket

Wednesday · 16 years ago

148. Jessica Biel, Lee DeWyze

Monday · 16 years ago

149. Kate Hudson, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, Sarah McLachlan

Tuesday · 16 years ago

150. Bradley Cooper, Khloe & Kourtney Kardashian, Christina Aguilera

Wednesday · 16 years ago

151. Jaden Smith

Thursday · 16 years ago

152. Sean Hayes, Robert Klein, Allison Moorer

Friday · 16 years ago

153. Helen Mirren, Colin Hanks

Monday · 16 years ago

154. Devo

Tuesday · 16 years ago

155. Diddy, Emeril Lagasse, Dirty Money, John Goodman

Wednesday · 16 years ago

156. Miley Cyrus, Rick Harrison

Actress Miley Cyrus, TV personality Rick Harrison.

Thursday · 16 years ago

157. Jada Pinkett Smith, Larry Miller, Fred Eaglesmith

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith; comic Larry Miller; Fred Eaglesmith performs.

Friday · 16 years ago

158. Salma Hayek, Chris

Actress Salma Hayek (Grown Ups), Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

Monday · 16 years ago

159. Regis Philbin, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Regis Philbin (Daytime Emmy Awards), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (CD, "Backatown")

Tuesday · 16 years ago

160. Adam Sandler, Bettye LaVette

Actor Adam Sandler( Grown Ups); Bettye LaVette (CD, "Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook") performs.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

161. Kevin James, Thomas L. Friedman

Actor Kevin James (Grown Ups), journalist Thomas L. Friedman (Book, "Hot, Flat, and Crowded 2.0: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America")

Thursday · 16 years ago

162. Jay-Z, Eminem

Jay-Z (CD, "The Blueprint 3"), Top Ten with Eminem, Jay-Z and Eminem (CD, "Recovery")

Friday · 16 years ago

163. Kristen Stewart, Gary Faulkner, Tokyo Police Club, Top Ten with John Isner

Guests include actress Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Gary Faulkner (Guy who tried to hunt down Osama bin Laden), with musical geust Tokyo Police Club (CD, "Champ") and a Top Ten with John Isner (Winner of the Longest Tennis Match in History)

Monday · 16 years ago

164. Dolly Parton, Landon Donovan

Singer Dolly Parton (Hallmark's Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood), Landon Donovan (USA National Soccer Team).

Tuesday · 16 years ago

165. Julianne Moore, Mike Massimino, The New Pornographers

Actress Julianne Moore (The Kids Are All Right); astronaut Mike Massimino; The New Pornographers perform (CD, "Together").

Wednesday · 16 years ago

166. Taylor Lautner, Barry Sonnenfeld

Actor Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse); director Barry Sonnenfeld.

Thursday · 16 years ago

167. Nicolas Cage, Steel Train

Actor Nicolas Cage (The Sorcerer's Apprentice); Steel Train (CD, "Steel Train") performs.

Monday · 16 years ago

168. Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Alter, M.I.A.

Actress Kristin Chenoweth (Broadway's "Promises, Promises"); journalist Jonathan Alter (Book, "The Promise: President Obama, Year One"); M.I.A. (CD, "Maya") performs.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

169. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Laurie Anderson

Summer toy demonstration; actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception); Laurie Anderson (CD, "Homeland") performs.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

170. Kyra Sedgwick, Bret Michaels, Jimmy Cliff

Actress Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer); singer Bret Michaels (CD, "Custom Built"); Jimmy Cliff (CD, "Existence") performs.

Thursday · 16 years ago

171. Sylvester Stallone, Rob Corddry, Robyn

Actor Sylvester Stallone; actor Rob Corddry; Robyn performs.

Monday · 16 years ago

172. Steve Carell, Selena Gomez, Sheryl Crow

Actor Steve Carell; actress Selena Gomez; Sheryl Crow performs.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

173. Bill Murray, Alejandro Escovedo

Actor Bill Murray; Alejandro Escovedo performs.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

174. Joan Rivers, Bill Burr, Steve Winwood

Comic Joan Rivers; comic Bill Burr; Steve Winwood performs.

Thursday · 16 years ago

175. Denis Leary, Albert Pujols, Jimmy Webb

Actor Denis Leary; MLB player Albert Pujols; Jimmy Webb performs.

Monday · 16 years ago

176. Luke Wilson, Kristen Schaal, Dierks Bentley

Actor Luke Wilson; actress Kristen Schaal; Dierks Bentley performs.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

177. Michael Keaton, The Flaming Lips

Actor Michael Keaton; The Flaming Lips perform.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

178. Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Interpol

Actor Paul Rudd; comic Bill Burr; Interpol performs.

Thursday · 16 years ago

179. Will Ferrell, Nas and Damian Marley

Actor Will Ferrell (The Other Guys); Nas and Damian Marley (CD , "Distant Relatives") perform.

Monday · 16 years ago

180. Michael Cera, Rachel Maddow, Herbie Hancock

Actor Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World); TV show host Rachel Maddow (The Rachel Maddow Show); Herbie Hancock (CD, "The Imagine Project") performs.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

181. Julia Roberts, The Dead Weather

Actress Julia Roberts (Eat, Pray, Love); The Dead Weather (CD, "Sea of Cowards") performs.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

182. Mark Wahlberg, Cory Kahaney, VV Brown

Actor Mark Wahlberg (The Other Guys); Dock Diving Dogs; comedian Cory Kahaney; VV Brown (CD, "Traveling Like The Light") performs.

Thursday · 16 years ago

183. Brian Williams, Big Boi

Monday · 16 years ago

186. Drew Berrymore, Katy Perry

Actress Drew Berrymore; Katy Perry performs.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

187. Christina Applegate, Tom Dreesen, The Pretty Reckless

Dave welcomes actress Christina Applegate, comedian Tom Dreesen and The Pretty Reckless performs.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

188. Anne Heche, Ken Burns, The Specials

Dave welcomes actress Anne Heche, documentarian Ken Burns and The Specials perform.

Thursday · 16 years ago

189. Jessica Alba, Jimmie Walker, Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses

Dave welcomes actress Jessica Alba, comic Jimmie Walker and Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses.

Monday · 16 years ago

190. Katie Holmes, Rick Harrison

Tuesday · 16 years ago

191. Julianna Margulies, the Black Angels

Wednesday · 16 years ago

192. Jack Hanna, Jamey Johnson

Thursday · 16 years ago

193. Bill Clinton, Chromeo

Monday · 16 years ago

194. Simon Baker, Nicole

Tuesday · 16 years ago

195. Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Jones

Wednesday · 16 years ago

196. James Franco, Sofia Vergara, Shakira

Thursday · 16 years ago

197. Shia LaBeouf, Brian Regan, Jimmy Eat World

Friday · 16 years ago

198. Katherine Heigl, Daniel Dae Kim

Monday · 16 years ago

199. Jon Stewart, N.E.R.D.

Tuesday · 16 years ago

200. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Jesse Eisenberg

Wednesday · 16 years ago

201. Tom Selleck, Janet Elder, Tired Pony

Thursday · 16 years ago

202. Blake Lively, Michael C. Hall, Drake

Friday · 16 years ago

203. Bruce Willis, will.i.am with Nicki Minaj

Monday · 16 years ago

204. Tony Blair, Mavis Staples with Jeff Tweedy

Tuesday · 16 years ago

205. David Axelrod, Julie Chen

Wednesday · 16 years ago

206. Stephen Colbert, Johnny Knoxville, Gorillaz

Thursday · 16 years ago

207. Rachael Ray, Allan Havey, Antony & the Johnsons

Friday · 16 years ago

208. Jim Parsons, Geoffrey Canada, Mark Ronson with Q-Tip and MNDR

Monday · 16 years ago

209. Matt Damon, My Morning Jacket

Tuesday · 16 years ago

210. Hilary Swank

Wednesday · 16 years ago

211. Diddy, Emma Stone, Diddy-Dirty Money

Thursday · 16 years ago

212. David Duchovny

Friday · 16 years ago

213. Charles Barkley, Garry Dell'Abate, Kings of Leon

Monday · 16 years ago

214. Taylor Swift, Seth Meyers

Tuesday · 16 years ago

215. Dana Carvey

Wednesday · 16 years ago

216. Will Ferrell, Kid Cudi

Thursday · 16 years ago

217. Michael J. Fox, Shaun White

Friday · 16 years ago

218. Robert Downey Jr., Elvis Costello

Monday · 16 years ago

219. Episode 219

Tuesday · 16 years ago

220. Tina Fey

Wednesday · 16 years ago

221. Chilean Miner Edison Pena

Thursday · 16 years ago

222. Steve Martin

Friday · 16 years ago

223. Harrison Ford, Cee Lo Green

Monday · 16 years ago

224. Denzel Washington, Bon Jovi

Tuesday · 16 years ago

225. Russell Crowe, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg

Wednesday · 16 years ago

226. Cher, Bruno Mars

Thursday · 16 years ago

227. Kelly Ripa, Greg Fitzsimmons,Reba McEntire

Friday · 16 years ago

228. Emma Watson, Scott Caan, Rascal Flatts

Monday · 15 years ago

229. Jay-Z, Jamie Oliver, Rihanna

Tuesday · 15 years ago

230. Jake Gyllenhaal, Fran Lebowitz, Ne-Yo

Wednesday · 15 years ago

231. Jim Carrey, Nikki Minaj, Sitting-In, BJ Thomas

Thursday · 15 years ago

232. Billy Bob Thornton, Mike E. Winfield, The Secret Sisters

Friday · 15 years ago

233. Natalie Portman, Jay Pharoah

Monday · 15 years ago

234. Jerry Seinfeld, Colin Firth

Tuesday · 15 years ago

235. Salvatore Giunta, Sahara Smith

Wednesday · 15 years ago

236. Ray Romano, John Mellencamp

Monday · 15 years ago

237. Johnny Depp, Ra Ra Riot , George Benson

Tuesday · 15 years ago

238. Barbara Walters, Alison Balsom

Wednesday · 15 years ago

239. Bill O'Reilly

Thursday · 15 years ago

240. Reese Witherspoon, Colin Quinn

Friday · 15 years ago

241. Ricky Gervais, Hailee Steinfeld, Diddy-Dirty Money

Monday · 15 years ago

242. Paul Rudd

Tuesday · 15 years ago

243. Tom Dreesen, Ronnie Spector

Wednesday · 15 years ago

244. Matt Damon, Florence and The Machine

Thursday · 15 years ago

245. Robert DeNiro & Dustin Hoffman

Friday · 15 years ago

246. Jack Black, Marv Albert

Monday · 15 years ago

247. Jamie Foxx, Sofia Vergara

Tuesday · 15 years ago

248. Denis Leary, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

Wednesday · 15 years ago

249. Amanda Peet, Jay Thomas,Darlene Love Finale

Thursday · 15 years ago

Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 guest stars

  • Emily Blunt

    Emily Blunt

    Self

  • Scarlett Johansson

    Scarlett Johansson

    Self

  • Bruce Willis

    Bruce Willis

    Self

  • Edd Hall

    'Tonight Show' Announcer

  • Jay Thomas

    Jay Thomas

    Self - Guest

  • Darlene Love

    Darlene Love

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Amanda Peet

    Amanda Peet

  • Bill Murray

    Bill Murray

    Self - Guest

  • Ludacris

    Ludacris

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Lil Fate

    Lil Fate

    Self - Musical Support

  • Sharon Jones

    Sharon Jones

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Drew Barrymore

    Drew Barrymore

    Self - Guest

  • Kelsey Grammer

    Kelsey Grammer

    Self - Guest

  • Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton

    Self - Guest

  • Neko Case

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Katy Perry

    Katy Perry

    Self - Musical Guest

Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 FAQ

When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 come out?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 premiered Monday, August 31, 2009 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Late Show with David Letterman Season 17?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 has 245 episodes.

Are new episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 finale?

The Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 finale (Episode 249) aired Thursday, December 23, 2010.

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