Late Show with David Letterman
Season 9
TV-PG
David Letterman's comedic talk-show after moving to a new television network. He retains largely the same format as the previous 'Late Night with David Letterman.'
Where to Watch Late Show with David Letterman • Season 9
208 Episodes
- Will Ferrell, Tom DreesenE1
Will Ferrell, Tom DreesenDave 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. - Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia KeysE34
Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia KeysOut 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. - Jennifer Connelly, Colin SolowayE81
Jennifer Connelly, Colin SolowayWhat'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. - John McCain, The White StripesE117
John McCain, The White StripesDave 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." - Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.E119
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." - Barbara Walters, Shannon McNallyE121
Barbara Walters, Shannon McNallyDave 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. - Peter Krause, Doris Kearns GoodwinE122
Peter Krause, Doris Kearns GoodwinEric 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. - Andy Dick, Mike BrittE124
Andy Dick, Mike BrittMailbag: 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. - Bob Newhart, Demetri MartinE129
Bob Newhart, Demetri MartinWill 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. - Rosie Perez, George MillerE130
Rosie Perez, George MillerIn 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. - Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl CrowE132
Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl CrowAfter 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." - Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis CostelloE136
Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis CostelloDave 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)." - Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie RaittE137
Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie RaittDave 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." - Charlie Sheen, Paul WesterbergE140
Charlie Sheen, Paul WesterbergDave 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." - Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'JaysE142
Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'JaysAn "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." - Jennifer Garner, Jim GaffiganE144
Jennifer Garner, Jim GaffiganMailbag: 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. - Gillian Andersen, Jonathan KatzE149
Gillian Andersen, Jonathan KatzWith 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. - Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al GreenE151
Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al GreenNine 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. - Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, BiohazardE153
Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, BiohazardDave 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. - Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The FirecrackersE155
Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The FirecrackersSteph/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. - Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty LovelessE157
Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty LovelessTrumpter 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. - Charles Grodin, Wendy LiebmanE159
Charles Grodin, Wendy LiebmanDave 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. - Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat WorldE163
Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat WorldAn 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. - Zach Braff, Kathleen MadiganE164
Zach Braff, Kathleen MadiganMailbag: "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. - Matt Damon, Marc MaronE169
Matt Damon, Marc MaronBiff 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. - Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The FlatlandersE170
Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The FlatlandersDave 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. - Ellen DeGeneres, Al FrankenE171
Ellen DeGeneres, Al FrankenGeorge 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. - Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of DeadE173
Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of DeadThe 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." - Robin Williams, Pat GreenE182
Robin Williams, Pat GreenDave 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. - Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews BandE185
Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews BandDave 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. - Ted Koppel, Wendy LiebmanE189
Ted Koppel, Wendy LiebmanBiff'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. - Elizabeth Hurley, Tom RyanE203
Elizabeth Hurley, Tom RyanBiff 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."
