The BEST episodes of Late Show with David Letterman season 19
Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman season 19, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Late Show with David Letterman season 19!
“Late Show with David Letterman” is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City and is produced and hosted by David Letterman. The show's music director and bandleader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writers are brothers Justin Stangel and Eric Stangel. The announcer is Alan Kalter, who replaced Bill Wendell as announcer in 1995. The show airs at night, but is recorded the afternoon of the broadcast.
#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.
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#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 9/21/2012
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.
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#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