The WORST episodes of Late Show with David Letterman
Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Late Show with David Letterman!
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 - Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Lou Reed
Season 16 - Episode 24 - Aired 10/10/2008
Tonight on "Late Show Green Tips," Chris and Gerard show off their new hybrid; Jeremy Piven discusses winning his third Emmy; Alan has a few words to say to Gov. Sarah Palin; Elizabeth Banks plugs W.; Lou Reed performed "Caroline Says, Part 2."
#2 - Show #2770
Season 14 - Episode 124 - Aired 4/13/2007
#3 - Show #2769
Season 14 - Episode 123 - Aired 4/12/2007
#4 - Show #2768
Season 14 - Episode 122 - Aired 4/11/2007
#5 - Show #2767
Season 14 - Episode 121 - Aired 4/10/2007
#6 - Show #2766
Season 14 - Episode 120 - Aired 4/9/2007
#7 - Show #2763
Season 14 - Episode 117 - Aired 3/28/2007
#8 - Show #2762
Season 14 - Episode 116 - Aired 3/27/2007
#9 - Debra Messing and John Carter
Season 16 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/7/2008
Dave presents the (fake) opening credits of the second presidential debate, which closely resemble Magnum P.I.; Debra Messing plugs "The Starter Wife" and takes a jab at Sarah Palin; Alan's tour of the Late Show control room is sabotaged; Alianca da Terra founder John Carter discusses the plight of the Amazon rainforest; Tegan and Sara performed "Call It Off."
#10 - Show #2775
Season 14 - Episode 129 - Aired 4/20/2007
#11 - Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy Guy
Season 16 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/8/2008
#12 - Sarah Silverman, the Teutuls, Ra Ra Riot
Season 16 - Episode 25 - Aired 10/13/2008
#13 - Bill Murray, Beck
Season 16 - Episode 23 - Aired 10/9/2008
Michael Bearden fills in for Paul; a man wanders onstage to get his copy of the Fun Facts book autographed; Bill Murray promotes City of Ember and conducts a town hall debate; Beck performed "Gamma Ray."
#14 - Martin Short, Marv Albert
Season 16 - Episode 27 - Aired 10/15/2008
#15 - Tina Fey, Frank Caliendo, Tim Montana
Season 16 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/17/2008
#16 - Russell Crowe, Sarah Vowell, The Pretenders
Season 16 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/6/2008
#17 - Calista Flockhart, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams
Season 16 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/2/2008
#18 - Sen. John McCain, Ne-Yo
Season 16 - Episode 28 - Aired 10/16/2008
#20 - Show #2777
Season 14 - Episode 131 - Aired 4/24/2007
#21 - Bruce Willis, Sia
Season 16 - Episode 42 - Aired 11/13/2008
Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.
#22 - Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond
Season 16 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/20/2008
Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.
#23 - James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz
Season 16 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/21/2008
James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!
#24 - Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West
Season 16 - Episode 49 - Aired 11/24/2008
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.
#25 - Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.
Season 16 - Episode 50 - Aired 11/25/2008
Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after President Bush pardoned 14 convicted felons that week, Dave and Alan grant clemency to an audience member; Reese Witherspoon relives her 2005 Oscar win and plugs Four Christmases; Harry Connick Jr. performs "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."