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Late Show with David Letterman Season 18

January. 03,2011
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Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

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Late Show with David Letterman

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Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

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Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 Full Episode Guide

Episode 182 - Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce, Darlene Love
Episode 181 - Anderson Cooper, Lindsey Vonn, Childish Gambino
First Aired: December. 22,2011

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

Episode 178 - Tom Cruise, Anthony Hamilton, Top Ten by Mitt Romney
First Aired: December. 19,2011

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

Episode 177 - Jude Law, Bob Sarlatte, Gary Clark Jr.
First Aired: December. 16,2011

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.

Episode 176 - Tom Hanks, My Morning Jacket
First Aired: December. 15,2011

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".

Episode 175 - Robert Downey Jr., Rooney Mara
First Aired: December. 14,2011

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.

Episode 174 - Barbara Walters, Bill Hader, Wild Flag
First Aired: December. 13,2011

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.

Episode 173 - Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, Top Ten by the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III
First Aired: December. 12,2011

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.

Episode 172 - David Duchovny, Comedian Hugh Fink, Young Jeezy
First Aired: December. 09,2011

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.

Episode 171 - Charlize Theron, Kevin Nealon, Blitzen Trapper
First Aired: December. 08,2011

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."

Episode 170 - Jessica Biel, Tom Dreesen, The Black Keys
First Aired: December. 07,2011

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.

Episode 169 - Matt Damon, Shelby Lynne
First Aired: December. 06,2011

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."

Episode 168 - Jonah Hill, Kristen Johnston, Ryan Adams
First Aired: December. 05,2011

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.

Episode 167 - Justin Bieber, Brian Regan, FreeSol
First Aired: November. 23,2011

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.

Episode 166 - Amy Sedaris, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Sondre Lerche
Episode 165 - Andy Kindler, Ty Burrell, Gayle King, Needtobreathe
First Aired: November. 21,2011

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.

Episode 163 - Regis Philbin, John Fogerty
First Aired: November. 17,2011

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.

Episode 161 - Bill Maher, Nikki Reed, Foo Fighters feat. Joan Jet
Episode 160 - Jason Segel, Jamie Oliver, The Kooks
First Aired: November. 14,2011

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

Episode 159 - Steve Martin, Felicity Jones, Lonesome River Band feat. Steve Martin
Episode 158 - Stupid Humans Tricks, Katie Holmes, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
First Aired: November. 10,2011

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.

Episode 156 - Robert Pattinson, Annie Leibovitz, David Crosby and Graham Nash
Episode 155 - Melissa McCarthy, Anthony Bourdain, Joan Baez & Kris Kristofferson
First Aired: November. 07,2011

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

Episode 154 - Bill Cosby, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Episode 153 - Mark Harmon, Mike Judge, Top Ten by Matt Lauer, Eli Young Band
Episode 149 - Tom Brokaw, Myq Kaplan, The Head & The Heart
Episode 147 - Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Esposito, The Civil Wars
Episode 146 - Eddie Murphy, Jane Levy, Mayer Hawthorne
Episode 145 - Salma Hayek, Keith Olbermann, Jane's Addiction
Episode 144 - Artie Lange, Eddie Brill, Beirut
Episode 141 - Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, Hunter Hayes
First Aired: October. 11,2011

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.

Episode 140 - Tracy Morgan, Mike Golic & Mike Greenburg, Mates of State
Episode 139 - Bryan Cranston, Jeff Altman, Garland Jeffreys
Episode 138 - Caroline Kennedy, dock diving dogs, The Joy Formidable
Episode 134 - Samuel L. Jackson, Karen Rontowski, Anne-Sophie Mutter
Episode 133 - Kaley Cuoco, Skipper Bivins & Trent Jackson, Death Cab for Cutie
First Aired: September. 29,2011

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.

Episode 132 - Anderson Cooper, Nick Offerman, The Knux
Episode 130 - Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery, Fleet Foxes
Episode 129 - Nathan Fillion, Larry Miller, The Jayhawks
Episode 128 - Sergeant Dakota Meyer, Sofia Vergara, Chris Cornell
Episode 127 - Taylor Lautner, Minka Kelly, Wilco
Episode 126 - Jonah Hill, Paula Abdul, Coldplay
Episode 125 - Dr. Jill Biden, Ted Danson
First Aired: September. 19,2011

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

Episode 124 - Michael J. Fox, Top Ten by the cast of Two and a Half Men, Jim McDonald, John Doe
First Aired: September. 08,2011

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.

Episode 122 - Kim, Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian, Michael Emerson, The Jim Jones Revue
First Aired: September. 06,2011

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.

Episode 121 - Julianna Margulies, Joe Wong, Lady Antebellum
First Aired: September. 01,2011

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.

Episode 120 - David Arquette, Aubrey Plaza, Thurston Moore
First Aired: August. 31,2011

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.

Episode 119 - Alec Baldwin, Joe Namath, Lenny Kravitz
Episode 118 - Jason Sudeikis, Bettina Luescher, St. Vincent
First Aired: August. 29,2011

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.

Episode 117 - Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Dennis Chambers
Episode 116 - Ashton Kutcher, Rafael Nadal, Stewart Copeland
First Aired: August. 24,2011

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.

Episode 115 - Rachel Maddow, Rose Byrne, Gavin Harrison
Episode 114 - Denis Leary, Elizabeth Cook, Drum Solo Week II kicks off with Tony Royster Jr.
Episode 113 - Colin Farrell, Christopher Ferguson, Typhoon
Episode 112 - Emma Stone, Alan Mulally, Sallie Ford
Episode 111 - Ricky Gervais, Cat Deeley, Explosions in the Sky
First Aired: August. 02,2011

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".

Episode 110 - James Franco, Dianna Agron, Christina Perri
First Aired: August. 01,2011

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."

Episode 109 - Kirstie Alley, Louis C.K., Fountains of Wayne
Episode 108 - Craig Ferguson, Connie Britton, Anna Calvi
First Aired: July. 27,2011

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

Episode 107 - Julianne Moore, Johnny Galecki, Tanner Foust, Eels
First Aired: July. 26,2011

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.

Episode 106 - Brian Williams, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band
Episode 104 - Jeremy Piven, Captain Luis Montalvan, Cee-Lo Green
Episode 103 - Steve Carell, Hope Solo and Abby Wambach, The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band
First Aired: July. 19,2011

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.

Episode 101 - Kyra Sedgwick, Tim Harmston, Nikki Jean
First Aired: July. 14,2011

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

Episode 99 - Roseanne Barr, Tom Felton, Blake Shelton
Episode 98 - Emma Watson, George Lopez, Incubus
Episode 97 - Julia Roberts, Cake
First Aired: June. 30,2011

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?

Episode 96 - Patrick Dempsey, Erica Hill, Marty Stuart
Episode 94 - Shia LaBeouf, Bert Kreischer, Dawes
First Aired: June. 27,2011

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?"

Episode 93 - Jason Segel, horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, Noah and the Whale
First Aired: June. 23,2011

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.

Episode 92 - Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, Beady Eye
First Aired: June. 22,2011

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

Episode 91 - Jason Bateman, Amy Sedaris, Top Ten by Keith Olbermann, Drive-By Truckers
First Aired: June. 21,2011

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

Episode 89 - Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, Jennifer Hudson
Episode 88 - Jim Carrey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Todd Rundgren
First Aired: June. 15,2011

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

Episode 87 - Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and the cast of the Broadway musical Anything Goes
Episode 86 - Adm. Michael Mullen, Top Ten by Betty White, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
First Aired: June. 13,2011

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.

Episode 85 - Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, Neil Peart
Episode 84 - Jon Cryer, Rachel Maddow, Roy Haynes
Episode 81 - Ray Romano, Reese Waters, Arctic Monkeys
Episode 80 - Piedmont Bird Callers, Kevin Bacon, Augustana
First Aired: May. 25,2011

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

Episode 79 - Ewan McGregor, Scott Pelley, Brad Paisley
Episode 78 - Lady Gaga, Eric Stonestreet, The Vaccines
Episode 77 - Tracy Morgan, Jake Johannsen, The Airborne Toxic Event
Episode 76 - Kelly Ripa, Jennifer Lawrence, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
First Aired: May. 19,2011

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?

Episode 75 - Keith Olbermann, Julie Bowen, Ben Harper
Episode 74 - Martin Short, Melissa McCarthy, Tinie Tempah
Episode 73 - Julianna Margulies, Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by Christina Aguilera, White Lies
First Aired: May. 16,2011

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.

Episode 72 - Joan Rivers, Nick Griffin, Okkervil River
Episode 65 - Betty White, Rick Harrison, Morning Teleportation
Episode 26 - S.I. Swimsuit Cover Reveal & Top 10, Tom Brokaw, Theophilus London

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