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. 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: 2/14/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/13/1986

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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Sandra Bernhard, Raquel Welch
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Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/17/1986

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

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Season 5 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/20/1986

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Directors: Hal Gurnee
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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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Season 5 - Episode 42 - Aired 4/28/1986

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Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/1986

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Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/1986

Jay Leno, Ann Wedgeworth
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Season 5 - Episode 60 - Aired 5/28/1986