The BEST episodes of Late Show with David Letterman season 19

#1 - President Barack Obama

Season 19 - Episode 124 - Aired 9/18/2012

President Barack Obama discusses the comments made by Mitt Romney in a recently released video. Dave wants to keep the vacant chair vacant . . . . just in case the President wants to speak to it. Dave and the President talked about the Conventions, the deficit, jobs, the divisiveness in politics, beer in the White House, the Romney tape, and the troubles in Libya, Egypt, and the Middle East.

#2 - Simon Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Seal

Season 19 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/16/2012

#3 - Bill Murray, The Temper Trap

Season 19 - Episode 83 - Aired 6/7/2012

Dave welcomes actor Bill Murray and musical guests The Temper Trap. Top Ten Other Superhero Revelations. Will there be a "Ghostbusters 3"? Bill Murray tells Dave what it will take to make that happen. How tough is the crowd at the Cannes Film Festival? Bill Murray explains. Bill Murray tells of his "Hollywood fight" with Chevy Chase. Plus: how things have changed at SNL. Following the likes of Tupac, Marilyn Monroe, Sinatra and Elvis, Bill Murray introduces his very own hologram.

#4 - Adam Sandler, Jerry Douglas

Season 19 - Episode 86 - Aired 6/13/2012

Adam remembers the first time he heard his father curse. Adam gives his 3-year old daughter an adult chore. Adam admits that he and the other SNL guys used to follow Dave around at NBC.

#5 - Roseanne Barr, Aubrey Plaza, Jeff the Brotherhood

Season 19 - Episode 101 - Aired 7/17/2012

Dave welcomes comedian Roseanne Barr, actress Aubrey Plaza, and musical guest Jeff the Brotherhood. Top Ten Ways To Describe the Current Weather. Don't mess with her medical marijuana! Roseanne Barr has a stern warning for President Obama. She once suffered a stroke, so does actress Aubrey Plaza qualify for medical marijuana?

#6 - Conan O'Brien, Regina Spektor, John Mayer

Season 19 - Episode 75 - Aired 5/17/2012

Dave welcomes late night talk show host Conan O'Brien, musical guest Regina Spektor, and musician John Mayer sits in with Paul Shaffer & the CBS Orchestra. Conan O'Brien tells Dave about the differences between himself and Jay Leno. Conan O'Brien tells what happened when his son had a hunger fit before meeting President Obama.

#7 - Ricky Gervais; Simon Helberg; Ty Segall

Season 19 - Episode 152 - Aired 11/5/2012

From "The Big Bang Theory," actor Simon Helberg; actor/comic Ricky Gervais; musical guest Ty Segall.

#8 - Dr. Phil McGraw; Carmen Lynch; Divine Fits

Season 19 - Episode 160 - Aired 11/16/2012

Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw; comic Carmen Lynch; musical guest Divine Fits

#9 - Anderson Cooper; Myq Kaplan; Alberta Cross

Season 19 - Episode 155 - Aired 11/9/2012

Journalist and talk show host Anderson Cooper; Comic Myq Kaplan; musical guests Alberta Cross

#10 - Denzel Washington, Paul Banks

Season 19 - Episode 147 - Aired 10/29/2012

From "Flight," actor Denzel Washington; musical guest Paul Banks

#11 - Craig Ferguson, Anna Kendrick, The Raveonettes

Season 19 - Episode 135 - Aired 10/4/2012

A Debate Highlight; Body Language; Depression Medication; Jim Lehrer: Tough Gig; What's New with Mitt; a Top Ten List; Funding Cut at PBS; a Simulation of Mitt Romney in the Guest Chair. TOP TEN PRESIDENT OBAMA EXCUSES - why such a poor performance Wednesday night? Craig has moved his "Late Late Show" into a new studio. The old one was small . . . small for a studio, but big for a closet. Anna is now starring in the new film, "Pitch Perfect" about competitive free-style acapella.

#12 - Tina Fey, Rick Santorum, LP

Season 19 - Episode 134 - Aired 10/3/2012

The new NFL uniforms; American Airlines explains; a debate promo from Telemundo; and a Top Ten list. TOP TEN: SIGNS YOU HAVE A BAD DEBATE MODERATOR TINA FEY - it's the 7th and final season of "30 Rock". The divisiveness in Washington is not reflected in the people across America -C-SPAN has created a stage for the Congress to perform. This has a lot to do with why nothing gets done. From her CD, "Into The Wild", LP performed "Into The Wild".

#13 - Nathan Lane, Ryan Hunter-Reay, The Killers

Season 19 - Episode 126 - Aired 9/20/2012

Great Moments on the Campaign Trail; Obama in the House; an Invitation to Mitt; a Top Ten List; Weekend Late Show; and Jesus is On The Line! TOP TEN: SUGGESTIVE BASEBALL PHRASES Nathan is a New Yorker and says he is lucky to be alive. He made the mistake of carpooling with Lindsay Lohan. He's the 2012 IndyCar Series Champion. Ryan drove for Dave for a year-and-a-half in 2007-2008. Dave shows off the Astor Cup with IndyCar champ Ryan Hunter-Reay.

#14 - Robin Williams, Andrew Luck

Season 19 - Episode 60 - Aired 4/26/2012

Dave welcomes actor Robin Williams and prospective NFL #1 draft pick Andrew Luck. Robin Williams: Secret Service Scandal.

#15 - Woody Harrelson, Stephen Merchant, Lana Del Rey

Season 19 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/2/2012

#16 - Marg Helgenberger, Michael Fassbender, Ellie Goulding

Season 19 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2012

Dave welcomes actress Marg Helgenberger from the CBS drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," actor Michael Fassbender, and musical guest Ellie Goulding.

#17 - Tom Brokaw, Dana Vollmer, Beth Orton

Season 19 - Episode 110 - Aired 8/15/2012

Dave welcomes News anchor Tom Brokaw, U.S. Women's Olympic swimming gold medalist Dana Vollmer, musical guest Beth Orton, and Top Ten List is presented by musician Lionel Richie. Top Ten Rejected Lionel Richie Song Lyrics. Rattlesnakes, shock collars and more when Dave and Tom discuss the wild west. The Olympic swimmer talks about overcoming her medical issues to win gold in London.

#18 - Regis Philbin, Tom Dreesen, Dwight Yoakam

Season 19 - Episode 131 - Aired 9/28/2012

Ahmadinejad in New York, the ancient papyrus; a Top Ten list; and Dave makes a plea to Mitt. TOP TEN REASONS MITT ROMNEY SHOULD APPEAR ON THE SHOW Our favorite uncle!! Dave is happy to see his old friend. What has Regis been up to? What did he do last night? Tom is in Clint Eastwood's new film, "Trouble With The Curve." We take a look at Tom's entire performance in the film.

#19 - Tracy Morgan, Erik Kynard, Ben Howard

Season 19 - Episode 111 - Aired 8/16/2012

Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, U.S. Men's Olympic High Jump silver medalist Erik Kynard, and musical guest Ben Howard. Top Ten Things We've Learned About Mars. Tracy Morgan tells Dave about his new "Jaws"-themed shark tank. Did Tracy Morgan go to high school with Mitt Romney? The "30 Rock" star tells all. Olympic silver medal champion Erik Kynard, Jr. tells Dave how he got involved in the high jump.

#20 - Kelsey Grammer, Olivia Munn, Train

Season 19 - Episode 112 - Aired 8/20/2012

An announcement from Augusta National; Obama beer; how Osama bin Laden really died; Dave makes fireworks better; the Mars Curiosity. Top Ten Congressman Kevin Yoder Excuses. Kelsey recalls getting choked by a famous actress during an audition. Olivia went to Sweden and all she saw was some mist on a lake.

#21 - Bill Hader, Mary-Louise Parker, The Walkmen

Season 19 - Episode 113 - Aired 8/21/2012

Dave welcomes actor/comedian Bill Hader, actress Mary Louise Parker, and musical guest The Walkmen. How bin Laden Really Died; Misbehaving Politicians; a Skateboarding Goat; a Top Ten list Presented by Members of the United States Air Force; and That Ain't Apple Juice.

#22 - Rachel Maddow, Serena Williams, Elle King

Season 19 - Episode 114 - Aired 8/22/2012

Hurricane at the RNC?; "Nobody Cares"; An Apology Template; and the Dave/Trump Thing. TOP TEN: SIGNS YOUR CONGRESSMAN IS AN IDIOT Should Rep. Todd Akin quit the Senate race? MSNBC's Rachel Maddow weighs in.

#23 - Kathy Griffin, Michael Somerville, Josh Turner

Season 19 - Episode 115 - Aired 8/23/2012

How bin Laden really died; RNC advice for fellow Republicans; a Chris Christie non-fat joke; Dave on Trump; a Top Ten List; the Weekend Late Show; and Alan Kalter Takes You Inside. TOP TEN: QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE BUYING $300 SNEAKERS

#24 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Sharon Osbourne, Neon Trees

Season 19 - Episode 116 - Aired 8/27/2012

Happenings at the Republican National Convention; Lance Armstrong; Roger Clemens; Ann and Mitt Romney Lies; a carrot incident, a Top Ten list; and Andy Kindler at the Republican National Convention. TOP TEN: FRESCO RESTORER EXCUSES

#25 - Amy Adams, Paul Teutul Sr. & Paul Teutul Jr., Hacienda

Season 19 - Episode 117 - Aired 8/28/2012

al-Qaeda Want Ad; a New Romney Campaign Commercial; Paul Ryan and Samuel Skinner at the Convention; Chris Christie's Keynote Address; a Top Ten List; Dave Promotes the U.S. Open for CBS, and Andy Kindler with a Report from the Republican National Convention. TOP TEN: SIGNS YOU'RE NOT ONE OF THE SMARTEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD