The BEST episodes of Late Night With David Letterman season 5

Every episode of Late Night With David Letterman season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Late Night With David Letterman season 5!

David Letterman hosted this popular late-night comedy/talk-show for 11 years on NBC. Famous recurring bits included the “Top Ten” lists, a weekly “Viewer Mail” segment, and “Stupid Pet Tricks” (complete with slo-mo instant replay). Dave would often go on location or to the phones to play pranks — oftentimes venturing no further than the immediate area of his Rockefeller Center studio. Fans also remember the use of unusual camera placements (Sky-Cam, Guest-Cam, Monkey-Cam, etc.), and Dave's vast supporting cast (bandleader Paul Shaffer, writer Chris Elliott, Larry “Bud” Melman, to name a few). Many celebrities and bands came on to keep the appearance of a normal talk-show. It was anything but.

Last Updated: 11/14/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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#1 - Show #0666

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/13/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#2 - Sandra Bernhard, Raquel Welch

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/17/1986

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#3 - 861015

Season 5 - Episode 119 - Aired 10/15/1986

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#4 - Show #0683

Season 5 - Episode 27 - Aired 3/24/1986

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#5 - Show #0701

Season 5 - Episode 44 - Aired 4/30/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#6 - Show #0684

Season 5 - Episode 28 - Aired 3/25/1986

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#7 - Show #0685

Season 5 - Episode 29 - Aired 3/26/1986

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#8 - Show #0686

Season 5 - Episode 30 - Aired 3/27/1986

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#9 - Show #0687

Season 5 - Episode 31 - Aired 3/31/1986

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#10 - Show #0688

Season 5 - Episode 32 - Aired 4/1/1986

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#11 - Show #0689

Season 5 - Episode 33 - Aired 4/2/1986

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#12 - Show #0690

Season 5 - Episode 111 - Aired 4/3/1986

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#13 - Show #0691

Season 5 - Episode 34 - Aired 4/7/1986

With the baseball season underway, Dave chats with all-time Home Run king Hank Aaron, then meets George Brett of the '85 World Series Champs, the Kansas City Royals.

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#14 - Show #0692

Season 5 - Episode 35 - Aired 4/8/1986

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#15 - Show #0693

Season 5 - Episode 36 - Aired 4/9/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#16 - Show #0694

Season 5 - Episode 37 - Aired 4/10/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#17 - Show #0695

Season 5 - Episode 38 - Aired 4/21/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#18 - Show #0696

Season 5 - Episode 39 - Aired 4/22/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#19 - Show #0697

Season 5 - Episode 40 - Aired 4/23/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#20 - Show #0698

Season 5 - Episode 41 - 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
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#21 - Show #0699

Season 5 - Episode 42 - Aired 4/28/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#22 - Show #0700

Season 5 - Episode 43 - Aired 4/29/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#23 - Show #0663

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/10/1986

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#24 - Show #0673

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/26/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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#25 - Steve Martin

Season 5 - Episode 145 - Aired 12/8/1986

Guest Steve Martin thinks outside the box when it comes to promoting his new film.