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Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Monday, January 3, 2011

Ended: Friday, December 23, 2011

When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 come out?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 premiered Monday, January 3, 2011 on CBS and ended Friday, December 23, 2011. The season has 181 episodes.

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Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 release schedule

Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 episode release dates
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1. Brian Williams, Paula Abdul

Monday · 15 years ago

2. Tim McGraw, Shaquille O'Neal, Keri Hilson

Tuesday · 15 years ago

3. Jennifer Connelly, Dr. Oz, Justin Townes Earle

Wednesday · 15 years ago

4. Seth Rogen, Beau Garrett, the Walkmen

Thursday · 15 years ago

5. Regis Philbin, Hannibal Buress, No Age

Friday · 15 years ago

6. Bill Cosby, a Top Ten List presented by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, the Black Keys

Monday · 15 years ago

7. Vince Vaughn, Mike Wolfe & Frank Fritz, Cage the Elephant

Tuesday · 15 years ago

8. Kevin James, Olivia Munn, The Low Anthem

Wednesday · 15 years ago

9. Kelsey Grammer, Amar'e Stoudemire, Gregg Allman

Thursday · 15 years ago

10. Joan Rivers, Jeff Caldwell, Wintersleep

Friday · 15 years ago

11. Jack Hanna, Steven Tyler

Monday · 15 years ago

12. Betty White, Kim & Kourtney Kardashian, the Script

Tuesday · 15 years ago

13. Martin Short, Greta Gerwig, Darius Rucker

Wednesday · 15 years ago

14. Kaley Cuoco, Piers Morgan, Wanda Jackson, Miss Arkansas, Alyse Eady

Thursday · 15 years ago

15. Nathan Lane, Mike Palascak, Esperanza Spalding

Friday · 15 years ago

16. Justin Bieber, Pauley Perrette, Best Coast

Monday · 15 years ago

17. Matthew Perry, Chris Elliott, Top Ten with Mitt Romney, the National

Tuesday · 15 years ago

18. Kate Walsh, Jim Gaffigan, Boxer Rebellion

Wednesday · 15 years ago

19. Howard Stern, Naughty By Nature

Thursday · 15 years ago

20. Martha Stewart, Top Ten with Justin Bieber, Robert Plant

Friday · 15 years ago

21. Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers, Martin Lawrence, Steel Magnolia

Monday · 15 years ago

22. Adam Sandler, Chris Colfer, Gang of Four

Tuesday · 15 years ago

23. Anderson Cooper, Elton John

Wednesday · 15 years ago

24. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Judah Friedlander, Bryan Ferry

Thursday · 15 years ago

25. Ed Helms, Ted Alexandro, Steel Magnolia

Friday · 15 years ago

26. S.I. Swimsuit Cover Reveal & Top 10, Tom Brokaw, Theophilus London

Tom Brokaw, a Top Ten List presented by 10 "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit models, Theophilus London

Monday · 15 years ago

27. Forest Whitaker, S.I. Swimsuit Cover Model Irina, Josh Groban, Top Ten with Joy Philbin

Tuesday · 15 years ago

28. Bill Hader, Grocery Bagging Champ Krystal, Amos Lee

Wednesday · 15 years ago

29. Paris Hilton, Nathan Fillion, Scissor Sisters

Thursday · 15 years ago

30. David Spade, Andy Kindler, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real

Friday · 15 years ago

31. Donald Rumsfeld, Cobie Smulders

Monday · 15 years ago

32. Amy Poehler, Jean Chu and Dusty the Cat, Deerhunter

Tuesday · 15 years ago

33. Rainn Wilson, Hank Aaron

Wednesday · 15 years ago

34. Senator Rand Paul, Bright Eyes

Thursday · 15 years ago

35. Matthew Morrison, Jeff Altman, Jessica Lea Mayfield

Friday · 15 years ago

36. Brian Williams, Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Zac Brown Band

Monday · 15 years ago

37. Amanda Seyfried, B.J. Novak

Tuesday · 15 years ago

38. Donald Trump, Vanessa Hudgens, Oh Land

Wednesday · 15 years ago

39. Robin Williams, Judy Greer

Thursday · 15 years ago

40. Charles Barkley, Sarah Vowell, Cold War Kids

Monday · 15 years ago

41. Bradley Cooper, Mindy Kaling, Bob Geldof

Tuesday · 15 years ago

42. Steve Martin, Selena Gomez

Wednesday · 15 years ago

43. Dana Carvey, Dr. Michio Kaku, British Sea Power

Monday · 15 years ago

44. Katie Couric, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

Tuesday · 15 years ago

45. Ben Stiller, Dario Franchitti, The Strokes

Wednesday · 15 years ago

46. "Jungle" Jack Hanna, Danny McBride

Monday · 15 years ago

47. Regis Philbin, Snoop Dogg

Tuesday · 15 years ago

48. Norm Macdonald, CC Sabathia, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones and Wynton Marsalis

Wednesday · 15 years ago

49. Chris Rock, Ellen Page, Funeral Party

Thursday · 15 years ago

50. James Franco, Royal Bangs

Friday · 15 years ago

51. Jennifer Garner, Jamie Oliver, Robbie Robertson

Tuesday · 15 years ago

52. Don Rickles, Eva Longoria

Wednesday · 15 years ago

53. Alec Baldwin, Wiz Khalifa

Monday · 15 years ago

54. Ricky Gervais, Top Ten with Katie Holmes, Foo Fighters

Tuesday · 15 years ago

55. Courteney Cox, Aziz Ansari, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas

Wednesday · 15 years ago

56. Seth Meyers, Carmelo Anthony, TV on the Radio

Thursday · 15 years ago

57. Tina Fey, Tommy Johnagin, The Gaslight Anthem

Friday · 15 years ago

58. Bill Maher, Cote de Pablo, Lupe Fiasco

Monday · 15 years ago

59. Will Ferrell, The Twilight Singers

Tuesday · 15 years ago

60. Kate Hudson, Rich Eisen, Emmylou Harris

Wednesday · 15 years ago

61. Dr. Phil McGraw, Chris Hemsworth, Broadway musical "Catch Me If You Can"

Thursday · 15 years ago

62. John Krasinski, Brian Kiley, Steve Earle

Friday · 15 years ago

63. Brian Williams, Rex Ryan

Monday · 15 years ago

64. Caroline Kennedy, Ty Burrell

Tuesday · 15 years ago

65. Betty White, Rick Harrison, Morning Teleportation

Dave welcomes actress Betty White, reality-TV star Rick Harrison and Morning Teleportation performs.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

66. Jodie Foster, Tom Dreesen, Neon Trees

Jodie Foster, Tom Dreesen, Neon Trees

Thursday · 15 years ago

67. Bill Murray, ''The Human Fuse'' Brian Miser, Brother

Bill Murray, "The Human Fuse" Brian Miser, Brother

Friday · 15 years ago

68. Albert Brooks, Kristen Wiig

Monday · 15 years ago

69. Mark Harmon, Chris Morgan, Hugo

Tuesday · 15 years ago

71. Stupid human tricks, Jim Parsons, Manchester Orchestra

Thursday · 15 years ago

72. Joan Rivers, Nick Griffin, Okkervil River

Dave welcomes comedian Joan Rivers, comic Nick Griffin and Okkervil River performs.

Friday · 15 years ago

73. Julianna Margulies, Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by Christina Aguilera, White Lies

Dave welcomes actress Julianna Margulies from CBS's "The Good Wife," talk show host Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by singer Christina Aguilera and White Lies perform.

Monday · 15 years ago

74. Martin Short, Melissa McCarthy, Tinie Tempah

Dave welcomes actor Martin Short, actress Melissa McCarthy from CBS's "Mike & Molly" and Tinie Tempah performs.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

75. Keith Olbermann, Julie Bowen, Ben Harper

Dave welcomes TV host Keith Olbermann, actress Julie Bowen and Ben Harper performs.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

76. Kelly Ripa, Jennifer Lawrence, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Dave welcomes Kelly Ripa, X-Men's Jennifer Lawrence and the cast of the Broadway's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Plus: What Would Chris Rock Do?

Thursday · 15 years ago

77. Tracy Morgan, Jake Johannsen, The Airborne Toxic Event

Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, comic Jake Johannsen and The Airborne Toxic Event performs.

Friday · 15 years ago

78. Lady Gaga, Eric Stonestreet, The Vaccines

Dave welcomes musician Lady Gaga, actor Eric Stonestreet and the Vaccines perform.

Monday · 15 years ago

79. Ewan McGregor, Scott Pelley, Brad Paisley

Dave welcomes actor Ewan McGregor, CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley and Brad Paisley performs.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

80. Piedmont Bird Callers, Kevin Bacon, Augustana

Dave welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Piedmont Bird Callers perform, a top ten list presented by U S Armed Forces personnel and Augustana performs.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

81. Ray Romano, Reese Waters, Arctic Monkeys

Dave welcomes Actor Ray Romano, comedian Reese Waters and Arctic Monkeys perform.

Thursday · 15 years ago

82. Meredith Vieira, Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, Drum Solo Week kicks off with Anton Fig

Monday · 15 years ago

83. Kyle Chandler, Kathy Griffin, Sheila E.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

84. Jon Cryer, Rachel Maddow, Roy Haynes

Dave welcomes actor Jon Cryer from CBS' "Two and a Half Men," journalist Rachel Maddow and drummer Roy Haynes performs.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

85. Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, Neil Peart

Dave welcomes actor Neil Patrick Harris of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," comic Mike Birbiglia and drummer Neil Peart performs.

Thursday · 15 years ago

86. Adm. Michael Mullen, Top Ten by Betty White, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

Dave welcomes Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, A top-ten List presented by Betty White and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears perform.

Monday · 15 years ago

87. Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and the cast of the Broadway musical Anything Goes

Dave welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and a performance from the cast of the Broadway musical "Anything Goes."

Tuesday · 15 years ago

88. Jim Carrey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Todd Rundgren

Dave welcomes actor Jim Carrey, actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and a Top Ten list presented by the 2011 NBA Champions, The Dallas Mavericks.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

89. Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, Jennifer Hudson

Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton and Jennifer Hudson performs.

Thursday · 15 years ago

90. Cameron Diaz, Eddie Vedder

Monday · 15 years ago

91. Jason Bateman, Amy Sedaris, Top Ten by Keith Olbermann, Drive-By Truckers

Dave welcomes actor Jason Bateman, actress Amy Sedaris, musical guests Drive-By Truckers and a "Top Ten" List presented by Keith Olbermann.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

92. Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, Beady Eye

Dave welcomes actor Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, musical guests Beady Eye and a "Top Ten" list presented by musician Justin Bieber.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

93. Jason Segel, horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, Noah and the Whale

Dave welcomes actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," horse whisperer Buck Brannaman and musical guests Noah and the Whale.

Thursday · 15 years ago

94. Shia LaBeouf, Bert Kreischer, Dawes

Dave welcomes actor Shia LaBeouf, comedian/reality series star Bert Kreischer and musical guest Dawes. TV legend Henry Winkler joins Dave and Paul as celebrity judge for "Is This Anything?"

Monday · 15 years ago

95. Tom Hanks, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys

Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest Sleepy Man Banjo Boys.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

96. Patrick Dempsey, Erica Hill, Marty Stuart

Dave welcomes actor Patrick Dempsey, CBS News' "The Early Show" Anchor Erica Hill and musical guest Marty Stuart.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

97. Julia Roberts, Cake

Dave welcomes actress Julia Roberts and musical guest Cake. Top Ten Reasons I, Dave Letterman, Am Proud To Be An American. How well does Julia Roberts know her "Larry Crowne" co-star Tom Hanks?

Thursday · 15 years ago

98. Emma Watson, George Lopez, Incubus

Dave welcomes actress Emma Watson, comedian/talk show host George Lopez and musical guest Incubus.

Monday · 15 years ago

99. Roseanne Barr, Tom Felton, Blake Shelton

Dave welcomes comedian Roseanne Barr, actor Tom Felton and musical guest Blake Shelton.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

100. Ryan Gosling, Gomez

Dave participates in a Summer Toy Demo and welcomes actor Ryan Gosling and musical guest Gomez.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

101. Kyra Sedgwick, Tim Harmston, Nikki Jean

Dave welcomes actress Kyra Sedgwick, a Top Ten List presented by "Captain America" star Chris Evans, comedian Tim Harmston and musical guest Nikki Jean.

Thursday · 15 years ago

102. Bono & the Edge, a performance from Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

Monday · 15 years ago

103. Steve Carell, Hope Solo and Abby Wambach, The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band

Dave welcomes actor Steve Carell, U.S. women's soccer stars Hope Solo and Abby Wambach and musical guests The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

104. Jeremy Piven, Captain Luis Montalvan, Cee-Lo Green

Dave welcomes actor Jeremy Piven, author Captain Luis Montalvan and musical guest Cee Lo Green.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

105. Harrison Ford, Porcelain Black

Dave welcomes actor Harrison Ford and musical guests Porcelain Black.

Thursday · 15 years ago

106. Brian Williams, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band

Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical guest Tim Robbins & The Rogue Gallery Band.

Monday · 15 years ago

107. Julianne Moore, Johnny Galecki, Tanner Foust, Eels

Dave welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Johnny Galecki from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," musical guest Eels and an X Games stunt on 53rd Street with Tanner Foust.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

108. Craig Ferguson, Connie Britton, Anna Calvi

Dave welcomes Craig Ferguson, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," actress Connie Britton and musical guest Anna Calvi.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

109. Kirstie Alley, Louis C.K., Fountains of Wayne

Dave welcomes actress Kirstie Alley, comedian Louis CK and musical guests Fountains of Wayne.

Thursday · 15 years ago

110. James Franco, Dianna Agron, Christina Perri

How cool are the special effects in the new Planet of the Apes movie? Check it out. The Glee star has broken her nose not once, but twice. Find out how she did it. Christina Perri performing "Arms" from her new CD release, "Lovestrong."

Monday · 15 years ago

111. Ricky Gervais, Cat Deeley, Explosions in the Sky

Dave welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, television host Cat Deeley, musical guest Explosions in the Sky and a Top Ten List presented by Julie Chen, host of CBS's "Big Brother" and "The Talk".

Tuesday · 15 years ago

112. Emma Stone, Alan Mulally, Sallie Ford

Dave welcomes actress Emma Stone, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally and musical guest Sallie Ford.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

113. Colin Farrell, Christopher Ferguson, Typhoon

Dave welcomes actor Colin Farrell, NASA astronaut Christopher Ferguson and musical guest Typhoon.

Thursday · 15 years ago

114. Denis Leary, Elizabeth Cook, Drum Solo Week II kicks off with Tony Royster Jr.

Dave welcomes actor Dennis Leary, radio show host and singer Elizabeth Cook, and drum solo by Tony Royster Jr.

Monday · 15 years ago

115. Rachel Maddow, Rose Byrne, Gavin Harrison

Dave welcomes talk show host Rachel Maddow and actress Rose Byrne also a drum solo by Gavin Harrison.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

116. Ashton Kutcher, Rafael Nadal, Stewart Copeland

Dave welcomes actor Ashton Kutcher, star of the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men" and tennis star Rafael Nadal also a drum solo by Stewart Copeland.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

117. Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Dennis Chambers

Dave welcomes actor Paul Rudd and comedian Bill Burr also a drum solo by Dennis Chambers.

Thursday · 15 years ago

118. Jason Sudeikis, Bettina Luescher, St. Vincent

From Saturday Night Live, Jason Sudeikis promotes his movie "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy" Bettina Luescher, World Food Programme Chief Spokesperson for North America St. Vincent - Lead Singer Annie Clark and St. Vincent performs ‘Cruel’, a new track from their upcoming album Strange Mercy.

Monday · 15 years ago

119. Alec Baldwin, Joe Namath, Lenny Kravitz

Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin, New York Jets legend, Joe Namath and musical guest Lenny Kravitz.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

120. David Arquette, Aubrey Plaza, Thurston Moore

Dave welcomes David Arquette, who can currently be seen on 'Dancing with the Stars', Aubrey Plaza, who plays April Ludgate in the TV's 'Parks and Recreation', and Thurston Moore, lead singer of the iconic Sonic Youth for over 30 years, plays a track from his new album "Demolished Thoughts", produced by Beck.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

121. Julianna Margulies, Joe Wong, Lady Antebellum

Kids say the darnedest things: find out what happened when Julianna Margulies' 3 year-old son saw her getting dressed. Joe Wong performs stand-up on the "Late Show" on September 1, 2011.

Thursday · 15 years ago

122. Kim, Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian, Michael Emerson, The Jim Jones Revue

Dave welcomes reality television stars Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, actor Michael Emerson from the new CBS drama series "Person Of Interest" and musical guest The Jim Jones Revue.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

123. Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, Sarah Jessica Parker

Wednesday · 15 years ago

124. Michael J. Fox, Top Ten by the cast of Two and a Half Men, Jim McDonald, John Doe

Dave welcomes actor Michael J. Fox, a Top Ten List presented by Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones from the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men", comedian Jim McDonald and musical guest John Doe.

Thursday · 15 years ago

125. Dr. Jill Biden, Ted Danson

Dave welcomes Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and actor Ted Danson from the CBS drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".

Monday · 15 years ago

126. Jonah Hill, Paula Abdul, Coldplay

Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, reality show judge Paula Abdul and musical guest Coldplay.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

127. Taylor Lautner, Minka Kelly, Wilco

Dave welcomes actor Taylor Lautner, actress Minka Kelly and musical guest Wilco.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

128. Sergeant Dakota Meyer, Sofia Vergara, Chris Cornell

Dave welcomes Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Dakota Meyer, actress Sofia Vergara and musical guest Chris Cornell.

Thursday · 15 years ago

129. Nathan Fillion, Larry Miller, The Jayhawks

Dave welcomes actor Nathan Fillion, comedian Larry Miller and musical guest Jayhawks.

Friday · 15 years ago

130. Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery, Fleet Foxes

Dave welcomes actor Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery from the new CBS drama series "Unforgettable" and musical guest Fleet Foxes.

Monday · 15 years ago

131. Jack Hanna, Anna Faris

Dave welcomes "Jungle" Jack Hanna and "What's Your Number?" star Anna Faris.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

132. Anderson Cooper, Nick Offerman, The Knux

Dave welcomes talk show host Anderson Cooper, actor Nick Offerman and musical guest The Knux.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

133. Kaley Cuoco, Skipper Bivins & Trent Jackson, Death Cab for Cutie

Dave welcomes actress Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory", "Hillbilly Handfishin's" Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson and musical guest Death Cab for Cutie.

Thursday · 15 years ago

134. Samuel L. Jackson, Karen Rontowski, Anne-Sophie Mutter

Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, comedian Karen Rontowski and musical guest Anne-Sophie Mutter.

Friday · 15 years ago

135. Brian Williams, Sting

Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical Sting.

Monday · 15 years ago

136. Hugh Jackman, Sean Young, Feist

Dave welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, actress Sean Young and musical guest Feist.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

137. George Clooney, Mastodon

Dave welcomes actor George Clooney and musical guest Mastodon.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

138. Caroline Kennedy, dock diving dogs, The Joy Formidable

Dave welcomes author Caroline Kennedy, diving dogs and musical guest The Joy Formidable.

Thursday · 15 years ago

139. Bryan Cranston, Jeff Altman, Garland Jeffreys

Dave welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, comedian Jeff Altman and musical guest Garland Jeffreys.

Friday · 15 years ago

140. Tracy Morgan, Mike Golic & Mike Greenburg, Mates of State

Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, sportscasters Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic and musical guest Mates of State.

Monday · 15 years ago

141. Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, Hunter Hayes

Dave welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, who saved a young boy's life, and musical guest Hunter Hayes.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

142. Bill Clinton, Deer Tick

Dave welcomes former President Bill Clinton and musical guest Deer Tick.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

143. Bill O'Reilly, Martina McBride

Dave welcomes talk show host/author Bill O'Reilly and musical guest Martina McBride.

Thursday · 15 years ago

144. Artie Lange, Eddie Brill, Beirut

Dave welcomes comedian/radio host Artie Lange and comedian Eddie Brill and musical guest Beirut.

Friday · 15 years ago

145. Salma Hayek, Keith Olbermann, Jane's Addiction

Dave welcomes actress Selma Hayek, talk show host Keith Olbermann and musical guest Jane's Addiction.

Monday · 15 years ago

146. Eddie Murphy, Jane Levy, Mayer Hawthorne

Dave welcomes actor Eddie Murphy, actress Jane Levy and musical guest Mayer Hawthorne.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

147. Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Esposito, The Civil Wars

Dave welcomes actor Justin Timberlake, actress Jennifer Esposito and musical guest The Civil Wars.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

148. Johnny Depp, Foster the People

Dave welcomes actor Johnny Depp and musical guest Foster The People.

Thursday · 15 years ago

149. Tom Brokaw, Myq Kaplan, The Head & The Heart

Dave welcomes news anchor Tom Brokaw, comedian Myq Kaplan, and musical guest The Head & The Heart.

Friday · 15 years ago

150. Tony La Russa, Jesse Eisenberg, Puscifer

Monday · 15 years ago

151. Ben Stiller, Whitney Cummings

Tuesday · 15 years ago

152. Condoleezza Rice

Wednesday · 15 years ago

153. Mark Harmon, Mike Judge, Top Ten by Matt Lauer, Eli Young Band

"Beavis & Butt-Head" creator Mike Judge entertains with a dialogue and voices from a recent episode.

Thursday · 15 years ago

154. Bill Cosby, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

Dave welcomes comedian Bill Cosby and musical guest Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

Friday · 15 years ago

155. Melissa McCarthy, Anthony Bourdain, Joan Baez & Kris Kristofferson

Dave welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy from the CBS comedy series "Mike & Molly," chef Anthony Bourdain, and musical guests Joan Baez and Kris Kristofferson.

Monday · 15 years ago

156. Robert Pattinson, Annie Leibovitz, David Crosby and Graham Nash

Dave welcomes actor Robert Pattinson, photographer Annie Leibovitz, and musical guests David Crosby and Graham Nash.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

157. Adam Sandler, Peter Gabriel

Dave welcomes actor Adam Sandler and musical guest Peter Gabriel.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

158. Stupid Humans Tricks, Katie Holmes, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Dave welcomes actress Katie Holmes, musical guest Noel Ghallager's High Flying Birds, and a Top Ten List presented by Texas Governor Rick Perry. Also, Stupid Humans Tricks.

Thursday · 15 years ago

159. Steve Martin, Felicity Jones, Lonesome River Band feat. Steve Martin

Dave welcomes actor Steve Martin and actress Felicity Jones.

Friday · 15 years ago

160. Jason Segel, Jamie Oliver, The Kooks

Dave welcomes actor Jason Segal from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," chef Jamie Oliver, and musical guest The Kooks.

Monday · 14 years ago

161. Bill Maher, Nikki Reed, Foo Fighters feat. Joan Jet

Dave welcomes comedian/talk show host Bill Maher, actress Nikki Reed, and musical guests Foo Fighters featuring Joan Jet.

Tuesday · 14 years ago

162. Jerry Seinfeld, Lykke Li

Dave welcomes comedian Jerry Seinfeld and musical guest Lykke Li.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

163. Regis Philbin, John Fogerty

Dave welcomes talk show host Regis Philbin and musical guest John Fogerty. See what happens when Regis Philbin takes a ride on his retirement gift from Dave, a new Vespa.

Thursday · 14 years ago

164. Herman Cain, Grouplove

Dave welcomes republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, and musical guest Grouplove.

Friday · 14 years ago

165. Andy Kindler, Ty Burrell, Gayle King, Needtobreathe

Dave welcomes actor Ty Burrell, CBS News' Gayle King, and musical guest Needtobreath. Andy hangs out with the guys from American Pickers. Top Ten Other Articles In The Al Qaeda Magazine. What does the "Modern Family" star's family think about him being named one of People's Sexiest Men? The star of CBS' new morning show talks about her new co-star and her old friend Oprah.

Monday · 14 years ago

166. Amy Sedaris, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Sondre Lerche

Dave welcomes actress Amy Sedaris, radio host Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, and musical guest Sondre Lerche.

Tuesday · 14 years ago

167. Justin Bieber, Brian Regan, FreeSol

Dave welcomes musician Justin Bieber, comedian Brian Regan, and musical guest Freesol. Top Ten Signs You Ate Too Much At Thanksgiving Dinner. The pop star talks about the paternity case and his DNA test.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

168. Jonah Hill, Kristen Johnston, Ryan Adams

Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, actress Kristen Johnston, and musical guest Ryan Adams. Do all celebrities know each other? Jonah's mom thinks so. Kristen tells Dave about her drug problem.

Monday · 14 years ago

169. Matt Damon, Shelby Lynne

Dave welcomes actor Matt Damon and musical guest Shelby Lynne. Rupert Jee selects a fan to pose with Dave for their 2011 holiday card. Top Ten Ways the Super Earth Is Different From Earth. Matt Damon tells of someone who didn't want their photo with him. Plus: Matt and Dave pose for their holiday card. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs "Revelation Road."

Tuesday · 14 years ago

170. Jessica Biel, Tom Dreesen, The Black Keys

Dave welcomes actress Jessica Biel, comedian Tom Dreesen, and musical guest The Black Keys. Top Ten Messages Left On Rod Blagojevich's Answering Machine. There are a ton of big stars in "New Year's Eve," but did Jessica actually meet any of them? The Black Keys play their hit song 'Gold On The Ceiling' off their new album El Camino.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

171. Charlize Theron, Kevin Nealon, Blitzen Trapper

Dave welcomes actress Charlize Theron, comedian Kevin Nealon, and musical guest Blitzen Trapper. Top Ten Signs Your Local News Team Is Drunk. Down and dirty trains that go backwards for seven hours? "Young Adult" star Charlize Theron tells Dave about her recent trip through Spain. Former "SNL" cast member Kevin Nealon recalls meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger for a "Hans and Franz" skit. Blitzen Trapper performing "Might Find It Cheap" from their album, "American Goldwing."

Thursday · 14 years ago

172. David Duchovny, Comedian Hugh Fink, Young Jeezy

Dave welcomes comic Hugh Fink and musical guest Young Jeezy. Top Ten Signs You're At A Bad Mall. He went to meditate, but all David got was a big pile of horsesh**. Hugh performs stand-up.

Friday · 14 years ago

173. Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, Top Ten by the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III

Dave welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk", and a Top Ten List presented by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. Top Ten Thoughts That Went Through Robert Griffin III's Mind When He Won The Heisman Trophy. Scarlett and Dave talk about the naked photos that were hacked from her phone. Now that she's moved to LA, Julie finds New York City much more charming than before.

Monday · 14 years ago

174. Barbara Walters, Bill Hader, Wild Flag

Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Barbara Walters, actor/comedian Bill Hader, and musical guest Wild Flag. Top Ten Signs the Candidates Have Debate Fatigue. Dave knows the identity of Barbara Walters' most fascinating person of the year, but will he keep it a mystery? Bill Hader recounts a family ski trip where Dad took the wrong trail. Wild Flag makes their network television debut with the song "Romance" from their self-titled CD.

Tuesday · 14 years ago

175. Robert Downey Jr., Rooney Mara

Dave welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr. and actress Rooney Mara. Top Ten Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Demands For Returning Our Drone. From alpacas to kitties, Robert runs down the list of animals on his family farm. Rooney talks about how hard it was to shake her "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" character. The "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" star gets wasted to get the role.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

176. Tom Hanks, My Morning Jacket

Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest My Morning Jacket. He's brought his own mistletoe! Tom Hanks shares an intimate Christmas greeting with Dave's viewers. Don't miss the excitement as Tom Hanks unveils the trailer for his new Pop Tart HBO mini-series. My Morning Jacket performs "Outta My System" from their new release, "Circuital".

Thursday · 14 years ago

177. Jude Law, Bob Sarlatte, Gary Clark Jr.

Dave welcomes actor Jude Law, comedian Bob Sarlatte and musical guest Gary Clark Jr. Jude Law recalls the last night of a stage production when fake booze was replaced with the real deal. The multi-talented singer-songwriter from Texas performs "Bright Lights" from his debut EP.

Friday · 14 years ago

178. Tom Cruise, Anthony Hamilton, Top Ten by Mitt Romney

Dave welcomes actor Tom Cruise and musical guest Anthony Hamilton. Featuring a Top Ten List presented by former Governor Mitt Romney.

Monday · 14 years ago

179. Harry Connick Jr., Scott Van Pelt, Mariachi El Bronx

Tuesday · 14 years ago

180. Jon Huntsman, J. Cole

Wednesday · 14 years ago

181. Anderson Cooper, Lindsey Vonn, Childish Gambino

Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Anderson Cooper, Olympic skiing champion Lindsey Vonn, and musical guest Childish Gambino.

Thursday · 14 years ago

182. Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce, Darlene Love Finale

Dave welcomes actor Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce and musical guest Darlene Love.

Friday · 14 years ago

Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 guest stars

  • Edd Hall

    Voiceover Announcer (voice)

  • Lady Gaga

    Lady Gaga

    Self - Guest

  • Eric Stonestreet

    Eric Stonestreet

    Self - Guest

  • Justin Hayward-Young

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Árni Árnason

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Timothy Lanham

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Yoann Intonti

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  • Alyse Eady

    Alyse Eady

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  • Martin Short

    Martin Short

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  • Don Rickles

    Don Rickles

    Self - Guest

  • Eva Longoria

    Eva Longoria

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  • Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa McCarthy

    Self - Guest

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Anthony Bourdain

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  • Joan Baez

    Joan Baez

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Kris Kristofferson

    Kris Kristofferson

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Robert Pattinson

    Robert Pattinson

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Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 FAQ

When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 come out?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 premiered Monday, January 3, 2011 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Late Show with David Letterman Season 18?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 has 181 episodes.

Are new episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 finale?

The Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 finale (Episode 182) aired Friday, December 23, 2011.

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