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Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Monday, August 20, 2001

Ended: Friday, August 30, 2002

When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 come out?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 premiered Monday, August 20, 2001 on CBS and ended Friday, August 30, 2002. The season has 208 episodes.

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Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 episode release dates
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1. Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen

Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male staff members commemorate a minor design change on the stage by sitting in Dave's chair buck naked; Will Ferrell makes a threating message in song to Barbra Streisand.

Monday · 25 years ago

2. Bob Newhart, Maxwell

Tuesday · 25 years ago

3. National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada

Wednesday · 25 years ago

4. Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry

Thursday · 25 years ago

5. Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic

Friday · 25 years ago

6. Connie Chung

Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her last appearance as the bitchy "Mrs. Letterman."

Monday · 25 years ago

7. Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James

Tuesday · 25 years ago

8. Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead

Wednesday · 25 years ago

9. Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon

Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."

Thursday · 25 years ago

10. Helen Fielding, Al Lubel

Friday · 25 years ago

11. Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites

Monday · 25 years ago

12. David Schwimmer, Bjork

Tuesday · 25 years ago

13. Carson Daly, US Marine Corps

Wednesday · 25 years ago

14. Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World

Thursday · 25 years ago

15. Eugene Levy, Rich Hall

Friday · 25 years ago

16. Dan Rather, Regis Philbin

In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.

Monday · 25 years ago

17. Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos

Tuesday · 25 years ago

18. Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem

Wednesday · 25 years ago

19. Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel

Thursday · 25 years ago

20. Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch

Friday · 25 years ago

21. Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon

Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.

Monday · 25 years ago

22. Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn

Tuesday · 25 years ago

23. Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D

Wednesday · 25 years ago

24. Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'

Thursday · 25 years ago

25. Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean

Friday · 25 years ago

26. Elton John, Steve Zahn

Monday · 25 years ago

27. Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer

Tuesday · 25 years ago

28. John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer

During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

29. Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams

Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.

Thursday · 25 years ago

30. Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips

Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dave's show for the first time since 1989.

Friday · 25 years ago

31. Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage

Monday · 25 years ago

32. Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess

Tuesday · 25 years ago

33. Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts

Wednesday · 25 years ago

34. Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys

Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis plays "drums" with his head and 7-year-old child actor Cody Arens plugs Riding in Cars with Boys.

Thursday · 25 years ago

35. Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan

Friday · 25 years ago

36. Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp

Monday · 25 years ago

37. Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez

Tuesday · 25 years ago

38. Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones

Wednesday · 25 years ago

39. John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray

Thursday · 25 years ago

40. Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea

Friday · 25 years ago

41. David Hyde Pierce, U2

Monday · 25 years ago

42. David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson

Tuesday · 25 years ago

43. Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris

Wednesday · 25 years ago

44. Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron

Thursday · 25 years ago

45. John Travolta, Harland Williams

Friday · 25 years ago

46. Jack Black, Tony Bennett

Monday · 25 years ago

47. Billy Crystal, Britney Spears

Tuesday · 25 years ago

48. Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett

Wednesday · 25 years ago

49. Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans

Thursday · 25 years ago

50. Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler

Friday · 25 years ago

51. Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant

Monday · 25 years ago

52. Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant

Tuesday · 25 years ago

53. Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac

Wednesday · 25 years ago

54. Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs

Thursday · 24 years ago

55. Richard Harris, George Carlin

Friday · 24 years ago

56. Kevin James, Deion Sanders

Monday · 24 years ago

57. Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne

Tuesday · 24 years ago

58. Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock

Wednesday · 24 years ago

59. David Sedaris, Five for Fighting

Thursday · 24 years ago

60. Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg

Friday · 24 years ago

61. Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl

Monday · 24 years ago

62. George Clooney, Martha Stewart

Tuesday · 24 years ago

63. Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King

Wednesday · 24 years ago

64. Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon

Thursday · 24 years ago

65. Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman

Friday · 24 years ago

66. Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith

Monday · 24 years ago

67. Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics

Tuesday · 24 years ago

68. Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews

Wednesday · 24 years ago

69. Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake

Thursday · 24 years ago

70. Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan

Friday · 24 years ago

71. Meg Ryan, Diana Krall

Monday · 24 years ago

72. Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit

Tuesday · 24 years ago

73. Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love

Wednesday · 24 years ago

74. Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz

Thursday · 24 years ago

75. Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan

Friday · 24 years ago

76. Ian McKellan, Phil Simms

Wednesday · 24 years ago

77. Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.

Thursday · 24 years ago

78. Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill

Friday · 24 years ago

79. Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor

Monday · 24 years ago

80. Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell

Tuesday · 24 years ago

81. Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway

What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.

Wednesday · 24 years ago

82. Jack Black, Foo Fighters

Thursday · 24 years ago

83. Tom Cruise, Tom Papa

Friday · 24 years ago

84. Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero

Monday · 24 years ago

85. Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel

Tuesday · 24 years ago

86. David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel

Wednesday · 24 years ago

87. Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas

Thursday · 24 years ago

88. Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett

Friday · 24 years ago

89. Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker

Monday · 24 years ago

90. Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville

Tuesday · 24 years ago

91. Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman

Wednesday · 24 years ago

92. Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet

Thursday · 24 years ago

93. Regis Philbin, Steven Wright

Friday · 24 years ago

94. LL Cool J, John McEnroe

Monday · 24 years ago

95. Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira

Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

96. Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews

Wednesday · 24 years ago

97. Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson

Thursday · 24 years ago

98. Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen

Friday · 24 years ago

99. Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias

Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can't stop staring at Janet Jackson's revealing outfit; Enrique Iglesias sings "Escape."

Monday · 24 years ago

100. Denis Leary, India.Arie

Tuesday · 24 years ago

101. Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan

Wednesday · 24 years ago

102. Calista Flockhart, Incubus

Thursday · 24 years ago

103. Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn

Friday · 24 years ago

104. Ross Powers, Mila Kunis

Monday · 24 years ago

105. Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield

Tuesday · 24 years ago

106. Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon

Wednesday · 24 years ago

107. Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley

Thursday · 24 years ago

108. Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy

Friday · 24 years ago

109. Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette

Monday · 24 years ago

110. Martin Short, Jack Hanna

Tuesday · 24 years ago

111. Stupid Human Tricks, Cher

In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

112. Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots

Thursday · 24 years ago

113. Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel

Friday · 24 years ago

114. Ray Romano, Jason Kidd

Monday · 24 years ago

115. Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie

Tuesday · 24 years ago

116. Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains

Wednesday · 24 years ago

117. John McCain, The White Stripes

Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."

Monday · 24 years ago

118. Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong

Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

119. Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.

Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

120. Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil

Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.

Monday · 24 years ago

121. Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally

Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

122. Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.

Wednesday · 24 years ago

123. Robin Williams, Sevendust

Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."

Thursday · 24 years ago

124. Andy Dick, Mike Britt

Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.

Friday · 24 years ago

125. Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross

Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.

Monday · 24 years ago

126. Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma

During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!

Tuesday · 24 years ago

127. Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith

After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

128. Selma Blair, Dick Enberg

Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"

Thursday · 24 years ago

129. Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin

Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.

Friday · 24 years ago

130. Rosie Perez, George Miller

In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.

Monday · 24 years ago

131. John Ashcroft

Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

132. Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow

After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

133. Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes

Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."

Thursday · 24 years ago

134. Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon

Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.

Friday · 24 years ago

135. Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi

Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.

Monday · 24 years ago

136. Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello

Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."

Tuesday · 24 years ago

137. Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt

Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

138. Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."

Thursday · 24 years ago

139. The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy

Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."

Friday · 24 years ago

140. Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."

Monday · 24 years ago

141. Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco

The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

142. Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays

An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

143. Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio

"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.

Thursday · 24 years ago

144. Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan

Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.

Friday · 24 years ago

145. Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones

The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."

Monday · 24 years ago

146. Richard Gere, Reggie Miller

Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

147. Will Ferrell, Tom Waits

Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.

Wednesday · 24 years ago

148. Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk

Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.

Thursday · 24 years ago

149. Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz

With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.

Friday · 24 years ago

150. Liza Minnelli

Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.

Monday · 24 years ago

151. Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green

Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dresses down Dave even though he interrupted him, then leaps into a chorus of "Knock Three Times"; when one of Lee Marek's kid scientists starts a very flammable demonstration, Dave demands that the band and everyone else onstage take for cover behind his desk.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

152. Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent

Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.

Wednesday · 24 years ago

153. Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard

Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 time trials; a participant in tonight's "Stupid Human Tricks" that can maneuver a tennis racquet all over his body flirts with Natalie Portman in the green room.

Thursday · 24 years ago

154. Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan

Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also, Brian Regan comments on his inability to spell names correctly.

Friday · 24 years ago

155. Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers

Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an awkward social situation; The Kalter Twins perform "I've Got You Babe"; The Firecrackers, a synchronized jump rope team, demonstrate their wares on-stage.

Monday · 24 years ago

156. Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin

Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss; Dave chats with Australian teen Jesse Martin, the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

157. Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless

Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, George Clarke attempts to stand on a folding chair for the duration of the show; Dave chats with April Kleinschmidt, the sole graduate of the Class of 2002 at Harrold High School in South Dakota.

Wednesday · 24 years ago

158. Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg

Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "Inside Out" from the CBS Orchestra drummer's new album, Figments.

Thursday · 24 years ago

159. Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman

Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smooth and suave"; during Mailbag, an audience member asks Dave what his most embarrassing moment was, and we watch a (phony) clip of Dave performing with The Firecrackers last week.

Friday · 24 years ago

160. Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls

While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anything?"; Tom Dreesen tells various tales of Hollywood hobnobbing.

Monday · 24 years ago

161. Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves

Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate way; Celine Dion performs "I'm Alive" and jumps into the audience.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

162. Chris Rock, Jack Johnson

Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks about Don King and Bucky Dent.

Wednesday · 24 years ago

163. Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World

An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristown." Also, Dave chats with Abi Thomas, a jogger who was attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park.

Thursday · 24 years ago

164. Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan

Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor receptionist Art Garfunkel provides his own on-hold music; Alan beats the crap out of an Amish guy, then when Dave explains that the Amish are pacifists, Alan heads back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accuses the Amish guy of being brainwashed by Dave, and beats him up again.

Friday · 24 years ago

165. Christian Slater, David Bowie

Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; David Bowie performs "Slow Burn."

Monday · 24 years ago

166. Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe

Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back in his playing days.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

167. Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys

Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"

Wednesday · 24 years ago

168. Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna

Thursday · 24 years ago

169. Matt Damon, Marc Maron

Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.

Friday · 24 years ago

170. Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders

Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.

Monday · 24 years ago

171. Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken

George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

172. Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby

The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

173. Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead

The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."

Thursday · 24 years ago

174. Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer

Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."

Friday · 24 years ago

175. Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project

Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.

Monday · 24 years ago

176. National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner

Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

177. Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow

Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"

Wednesday · 24 years ago

178. Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld

The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.

Thursday · 24 years ago

179. Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller

The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."

Friday · 24 years ago

180. Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton

Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"

Monday · 24 years ago

181. Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse

Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."

Tuesday · 24 years ago

182. Robin Williams, Pat Green

Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.

Wednesday · 24 years ago

183. Paul Newman, Counting Crows

Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."

Thursday · 24 years ago

184. Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink

Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.

Friday · 24 years ago

185. Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band

Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Monday · 24 years ago

186. Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke

Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

187. Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James

Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

188. Geena Davis, Robert Plant

Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."

Thursday · 24 years ago

189. Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman

Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.

Friday · 24 years ago

190. Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional

George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."

Monday · 24 years ago

191. Kristen Johnson, Kinky

Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

192. Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham

Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.

Wednesday · 24 years ago

193. Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer

During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."

Thursday · 24 years ago

194. Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt

During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks about his Congressional Medal of Honor.

Friday · 24 years ago

195. Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean

It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.

Monday · 24 years ago

196. Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel

Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

197. Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard

Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

198. Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."

Thursday · 24 years ago

199. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg

Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."

Friday · 24 years ago

200. Matthew Perry, The Vines

Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows the audience (and Dave) away.

Monday · 24 years ago

201. Robin Williams, James Taylor

Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."

Tuesday · 24 years ago

202. Al Pacino, Roger Clemens

Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."

Wednesday · 24 years ago

203. Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan

Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; upon hearing of a proposed talk show hosted by Bill Clinton on CBS, Dave shows a promo for NBC's "The Saddam Hussein Show."

Friday · 24 years ago

204. Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas

"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.

Monday · 24 years ago

205. Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks

Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.

Tuesday · 24 years ago

206. John Travolta, Nelly

Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"

Wednesday · 24 years ago

207. Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall

Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."

Thursday · 24 years ago

208. Martin Short, Lewis Black Finale

Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven Hatfill" (Gerard). Later, Dave welcomes "Jiminy Glick" star Martin Short.

Friday · 24 years ago

Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 guest stars

  • Cody Arens

    Cody Arens

    Self

  • Alicia Keys

    Alicia Keys

    Self

  • Bruce Willis

    Bruce Willis

    Self

  • Dan Rather

    Dan Rather

  • Regis Philbin

    Regis Philbin

  • Rupert Jee

    Self

  • Biff Henderson

    Self

  • Mariska Hargitay

    Mariska Hargitay

    Self - Guest

  • Alan Jackson

    Alan Jackson

    Self - Musical Guest

  • Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef Jean

    Self - Musical Guest

  • John McEnroe

    John McEnroe

    Self - Guest

  • Jeff Gordon

    Jeff Gordon

    Self - Guest

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar

    Sarah Michelle Gellar

    Self - Guest

  • Jim Gaffigan

    Jim Gaffigan

    Self - Guest

  • Tony Mendez

    Self

  • Mariah Carey

    Mariah Carey

    Self - Guest

Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 FAQ

When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 come out?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 premiered Monday, August 20, 2001 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Late Show with David Letterman Season 9?

Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 has 208 episodes.

Are new episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 finale?

The Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 finale (Episode 208) aired Friday, August 30, 2002.

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