The BEST episodes of Late Night With David Letterman

Every episode of Late Night With David Letterman ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Late Night With David Letterman!

David Letterman hosted this popular late-night comedy/talk-show. Often, Dave would go on location or to the phone lines to play pranks. Some famous features of the show include the "Top Ten" lists and "Stupid Pet Tricks" (complete with slow-mo). Fans of the show will also remember Dave's use of unusual camera placements (Sky-Cam, Guest-Cam, etc.) and Dave's supporting cast (Paul Shaffer, Chris Elliott, Larry Bud Melman). Many famous guests and bands appeared on the show.

Last Updated: 6/2/2023Network:NBC
Share:
Show #0971
star
10.00
1 votes

#1 - Show #0971

Season 6 - Episode 119 - Aired 1/15/1988

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Show #0698
star
10.00
1 votes

#2 - Show #0698

Season 5 - Episode 119 - Aired 4/24/1986

Lincoln BurnhamGoodbye to the Rough-tailed Jellyfish; ""Viewer Mail"" kills another actor/singer; Jonathan Winters gets a surprise visit from worshiper Robin Williams; Judy Mowatt sings; New Hampshire farmer Lincoln Burnham tells why he refuses to acknowledge Daylight Saving Time.

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Show #1726
star
10.00
1 votes

#3 - Show #1726

Season 11 - Episode 142 - Aired 12/16/1992

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Show #1400
star
10.00
1 votes

#4 - Show #1400

Season 9 - Episode 137 - Aired 12/11/1990

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Show #1307
star
10.00
1 votes

#5 - Show #1307

Season 9 - Episode 40 - Aired 5/17/1990

Watch Now:Amazon
Show #1153
star
10.00
1 votes

#6 - Show #1153

Season 8 - Episode 68 - Aired 6/8/1989

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Show #1037
star
10.00
1 votes

#7 - Show #1037

Season 7 - Episode 62 - Aired 10/4/1988

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Show #1304
star
10.00
1 votes

#8 - Show #1304

Season 9 - Episode 37 - Aired 5/11/1990

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Show #0963
star
8.50
2 votes

#9 - Show #0963

Season 6 - Episode 111 - Aired 12/25/1987

Connie Chung narrates ""Dave Letterman's Old Fashioned Christmas,"" with Teri Garr, Ted Nugent, Bobby Rahal and Dave's ""family.""

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Show #0001
star
6.00
1 votes

#10 - Show #0001

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/1982

The show opens with a haunting intro by NYC-based character actor Calvert Deforest; the NBC Peacock girls introduce Dave; throughout the night, a welding demonstration is held backstage; Dave gives a tour of the backstage area; Bill Murray dances to Olivia Newton-John's hit "Physical"; “Shame of the City”; Dave and Don "Mr. Wizard" Herbert experiment with air compression; Steve Fessler recites lines from the movie "Bowery at Midnight”; Dave gives an office tour to a man named Stanley and a cameraman.

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Show #1005
star
6.00
1 votes

#11 - Show #1005

Season 7 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/13/1988

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Watch Now:Amazon
Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard
star
6.00
1 votes

#12 - Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/1982

Show #1550
star
0.00
0 votes

#13 - Show #1550

Season 10 - Episode 122 - Aired 11/6/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1551
star
0.00
0 votes

#14 - Show #1551

Season 10 - Episode 123 - Aired 11/7/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1552
star
0.00
0 votes

#15 - Show #1552

Season 10 - Episode 124 - Aired 11/8/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1553
star
0.00
0 votes

#16 - Show #1553

Season 10 - Episode 125 - Aired 11/12/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1554
star
0.00
0 votes

#17 - Show #1554

Season 10 - Episode 126 - Aired 11/13/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1555
star
0.00
0 votes

#18 - Show #1555

Season 10 - Episode 127 - Aired 11/14/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1556
star
0.00
0 votes

#19 - Show #1556

Season 10 - Episode 128 - Aired 11/15/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1557
star
0.00
0 votes

#20 - Show #1557

Season 10 - Episode 129 - Aired 11/19/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1558
star
0.00
0 votes

#21 - Show #1558

Season 10 - Episode 130 - Aired 11/20/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1559
star
0.00
0 votes

#22 - Show #1559

Season 10 - Episode 131 - Aired 11/21/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1560
star
0.00
0 votes

#23 - Show #1560

Season 10 - Episode 132 - Aired 11/22/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1537
star
0.00
0 votes

#24 - Show #1537

Season 10 - Episode 109 - Aired 10/8/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee
Show #1561
star
0.00
0 votes

#25 - Show #1561

Season 10 - Episode 133 - Aired 11/26/1991

Directors: Hal Gurnee

Want to see the rest of the rankings?

Episode Ninja is a small business run by one person.
Pro memberships help fund servers and new feature development!