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!
“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 - Show #2767
Season 14 - Episode 121 - Aired 4/10/2007
#2 - Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond
Season 16 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/20/2008
Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.
#3 - Bruce Willis, Sia
Season 16 - Episode 42 - Aired 11/13/2008
Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.
#4 - Show #2777
Season 14 - Episode 131 - Aired 4/24/2007
#6 - Show #2775
Season 14 - Episode 129 - Aired 4/20/2007
#7 - Show #2770
Season 14 - Episode 124 - Aired 4/13/2007
#8 - Show #2769
Season 14 - Episode 123 - Aired 4/12/2007
#9 - Show #2768
Season 14 - Episode 122 - Aired 4/11/2007
#10 - 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!
#11 - Show #2766
Season 14 - Episode 120 - Aired 4/9/2007
#12 - Show #2763
Season 14 - Episode 117 - Aired 3/28/2007
#13 - Show #2762
Season 14 - Episode 116 - Aired 3/27/2007
#14 - 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."
#15 - 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."
#16 - Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy Guy
Season 16 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/8/2008
#17 - Sarah Silverman, the Teutuls, Ra Ra Riot
Season 16 - Episode 25 - Aired 10/13/2008
#18 - 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."
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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."
#21 - Brian Williams, Tim Robbins
Season 16 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/3/2008
Dave comments on the previous night's vice-presidential debate, which is followed by a string of Unfair Edits; NBC anchorman Brian Williams also throws in his two cents; Tim Robbins talks baseball, shares a story about Paul Newman, and plugs City of Ember.
#22 - Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger
Season 16 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/14/2008
A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "Cosby Show" complete series DVD set and comments on the election; The Answer (making their American TV debut) performed "Never Too Late."
#23 - Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign
Season 16 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/17/2008
Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 1 of "Tribute Band Week" with Purple Reign!
#24 - Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash
Season 16 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/18/2008
With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he'll accidentally start an international incident; Lyle the Intern and his pal "Rudy" (Joe Grossman) promote their internet show; Jack Hanna brings out a baby kangaroo, an aardvark, and a macaque; on Day 2 of Tribute Band Week, The Cold Hard Cash Show performed "Folsom Prison Blues."
#25 - Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone
Season 16 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/19/2008
Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!