Late Show with David Letterman (Season 12)

Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead (Episode 1)

Air date: 2004-08-23

Overview: Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""

Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson (Episode 2)

Air date: 2004-08-24

Overview: Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip from the Olympics; Denis Leary promotes the FX hit drama ""Rescue Me.""

Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave (Episode 3)

Air date: 2004-08-25

Overview: ""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's ""You're Busted"" at Ranch 1, and New Jersey going ""Gay Crazy;"" gold medalist Paul Hamm visits.

Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw (Episode 4)

Air date: 2004-08-26

Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan (Episode 5)

Air date: 2004-08-27

Overview: A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top Ten; political writer Maureen Dowd makes several alarming comments on the presidential election.

Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J (Episode 6)

Air date: 2004-08-30

Overview: Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS with a timeline; Biff reports from the Republican National Convention, with a goal to hug as many ""Republican Babes"" as possible.

Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks (Episode 7)

Air date: 2004-08-31

John McCain, Tom Russell (Episode 8)

Air date: 2004-09-01

Tim Russert, Snow Patrol (Episode 9)

Air date: 2004-09-02

Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo (Episode 10)

Air date: 2004-09-03

Overview: Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.

National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane (Episode 11)

Air date: 2004-09-06

Overview: Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over Alan); three National Hollerin' Champions do their thing; Neve Campbell; Keane performs ""Somewhere Only We Know.""

Regis Philbin, Hoobastank (Episode 12)

Air date: 2004-09-07

Overview: At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; Alan recaps his summer, with the usual results; Hoobastank performs ""Same Direction.""

Martin Short, Alan Jackson (Episode 13)

Air date: 2004-09-08

Overview: ""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message to Hillary Clinton; Martin Short; ""Late Show Back to School Tips;"" Alan Jackson sings.

Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne (Episode 14)

Air date: 2004-09-09

Overview: Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent goes awry; Ray Romano talks about the final season of ""Everybody Loves Raymond;"" Avril Lavigne performs ""My Happy Ending.""

Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston (Episode 15)

Air date: 2004-09-10

Overview: Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.

John Kerry, Green Day (Episode 16)

Air date: 2004-09-20

Overview: Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""

Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise (Episode 17)

Air date: 2004-09-21

Overview: Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automobile air freshener; Alan unintentionally admits that he's sexual dysfunctional.

Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello (Episode 18)

Air date: 2004-09-22

Overview: Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.

Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def (Episode 19)

Air date: 2004-09-23

Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen (Episode 20)

Air date: 2004-09-24

Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna (Episode 21)

Air date: 2004-09-27

Overview: As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 2009, then openly asks if he can go back to NBC to host Late Night; a Kodomo Dragon (courtesy of Jack Hanna) startles Dave.

John Goodman, Tom Waits (Episode 22)

Air date: 2004-09-28

Overview: Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""

Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot (Episode 23)

Air date: 2004-09-29

Overview: Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the ending of another movie En Espanol, then goes off on one of his trademark rants.

John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam (Episode 24)

Air date: 2004-09-30

Richard Gere, Jason Randal (Episode 25)

Air date: 2004-10-01

Overview: CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician Jason Randal dazzles Dave with some card tricks.

Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand (Episode 26)

Air date: 2004-10-04

Overview: Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in New York quiz; a still graphic acknowledges the passing of staffer Dorothy Chambers; Howard Dean shills for John Kerry; George Clarke's ""It's A Fact;"" Franz Ferdinand performs ""Take Me Out.""

Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly (Episode 27)

Air date: 2004-10-05

Overview: ""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.

Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart (Episode 28)

Air date: 2004-10-06

Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver (Episode 29)

Air date: 2004-10-07

Overview: ""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey;"" SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie; Minnie Driver sings ""Everything I've Got In My Pocket.""

Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld (Episode 30)

Air date: 2004-10-08

Overview: During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which includes an Alan Kalter centerfold; Brooke Shields visits; director-raconteur Barry Sonnenfeld returns to tell more amusing stories, and show samples of his martini art.

Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama (Episode 31)

Air date: 2004-10-11

Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon (Episode 32)

Air date: 2004-10-12

Overview: Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU student plays ""Guess the Bulge"" at Hello Deli; Jordan Zevon (son of Warren) and The Wallflowers perform ""Lawyers, Guns, and Money.""

Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson (Episode 33)

Air date: 2004-10-13

Overview: Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?

Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader (Episode 34)

Air date: 2004-10-14

Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan (Episode 35)

Air date: 2004-10-15

Overview: ""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Clarke learning to play drums and Gerard Mulligan returning as ""George W. Bush;"" Tony Danza on his new talk show; Dave chats with Julia Roberts' niece Emma; Brian Regan does standup.

Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp (Episode 36)

Air date: 2004-10-18

Jude Law, Ricky Gervais (Episode 37)

Air date: 2004-10-19

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta (Episode 38)

Air date: 2004-10-20

Overview: Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.

Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone (Episode 39)

Air date: 2004-10-21

Overview: ""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet another catfight; Curt Schilling presents the Top Ten; Dustin Hoffman makes spit bubbles; Joss Stone performs.

Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee (Episode 40)

Air date: 2004-10-22

Overview: Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke with a premature reminder about the end of Daylight Savings Time (Dave makes him down chocolate syrup); Amy Sedaris discusses her bunny and imaginary husband ""Ricky;"" Tommy Lee talks about his book, Tommy Land.

Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas (Episode 41)

Air date: 2004-11-01

Overview: Dave plugs his and Paul's (bogus) ""Decision 2004 Election Showdown Countdown Vote 2004 Democracy Corner"" for tomorrow night's election coverage; Rupert reports from St. Louis and Game 4 of the World Series; Johnny Damon recalls Boston's come-from-behind triumph; Anne Heche talks about parenthood and Birth; The Donnas perform ""Fall Behind Me.""

Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton (Episode 42)

Air date: 2004-11-03

Overview: Dave, Alan, Paul and George Clarke all comment on Bush's reelection; Tom Brokaw wishes Harry a happy first birthday; Dave flirts with Mischa Barton of ""The O.C."" to hide the fact that he's never seen the show.

Rosie Perez, Steven Wright (Episode 43)

Air date: 2004-11-04

Overview: ""Know Your Current Events;"" an 882 pound pumpkin is exploded on 53rd St.; Rosie Perez is tricked (once) by Dave into mentioning her Isuzu Trooper; Steven Wright.

Al Franken, Kristin Bell (Episode 44)

Air date: 2004-11-05

Overview: ""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen Bell visits; Project Bandaloop's performance is postponed because of heavy rain in Manhattan.

Tom Hanks, Nelly (Episode 45)

Air date: 2004-11-08

Overview: The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomore Ryan Carney adds to his Late Show tattoo collection; Tom Hanks on Scottish Mexican food, vomiting and The Polar Express; Nelly.

Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World (Episode 46)

Air date: 2004-11-09

Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming (Episode 47)

Air date: 2004-11-10

Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys (Episode 48)

Air date: 2004-11-11

Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop (Episode 49)

Air date: 2004-11-12

Overview: During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Reilly; Canadian-born TV actress Evangeline Lilly hugs Paul; after a one-week holdover, Project Bandaloop finally trapezes around the building.

Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver (Episode 50)

Air date: 2004-11-15

Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey (Episode 51)

Air date: 2004-11-16

Overview: Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collected pennies for over thirty years and amassed a fortune of roughly $28; Dave and Nicholas Cage talk about motorcycles.

Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy (Episode 52)

Air date: 2004-11-17

Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette (Episode 53)

Air date: 2004-11-18

Overview: Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah; Alanis Morissette performs ""Knees of My Bees.""

Tom Brady, Damien Fahey (Episode 54)

Air date: 2004-11-19

Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen (Episode 55)

Air date: 2004-11-22

Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb (Episode 56)

Air date: 2004-11-23

Overview: A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top of the theater; Pittsburgh Steelers wonderkind Ben Roethlisberger participates in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.

Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson (Episode 57)

Air date: 2004-11-24

Overview: In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Marilyn Manson performs the Depeche Mode classic ""Personal Jesus.""

Natalie Portman, John Mayer (Episode 58)

Air date: 2004-11-25

Overview: Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman talks about an earlier Thanksgiving day LS appearance and plugs Closer; a Late Show Turkey Recall Announcement; John Mayer performs.

Barack Obama, Jessica Biel (Episode 59)

Air date: 2004-11-26

Overview: During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantage; Senator-elect Barack Obama radiates charm and confidence while discussing politics; Dave and Jessica Biel swap stories about their dogs.

Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong (Episode 60)

Air date: 2004-11-29

Overview: Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel does a demonstration out on 53rd Street.

Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings (Episode 61)

Air date: 2004-11-30

Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41 (Episode 62)

Air date: 2004-12-01

Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett (Episode 63)

Air date: 2004-12-02

Overview: ""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped naked for a Spencer Tunick project; Lyle Lovett performs ""In My Own Mind.""

Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi (Episode 64)

Air date: 2004-12-03

Jim Carrey, Ashanti (Episode 65)

Air date: 2004-12-13

Overview: As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Jim Carrey discusses ab-crunches; Alan flips out while singing ""The Little Drummer Boy""; Ashanti performs ""Only U.""

Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies (Episode 66)

Air date: 2004-12-14

Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice (Episode 67)

Air date: 2004-12-15

Overview: Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at new toys for the holidays.

Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot (Episode 68)

Air date: 2004-12-16

Overview: ""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.

Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens (Episode 69)

Air date: 2004-12-17

Bill Murray, Kaki King (Episode 70)

Air date: 2004-12-20

Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King (Episode 71)

Air date: 2004-12-21

Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen (Episode 72)

Air date: 2004-12-22

Overview: Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); Dave introduces ""The Nog-Cam;"" 10 carolers present the Top Ten; Broadway star Kristen Johnston opens up to Dave about her recent mugging; Tom Dreesen tells another story about opening for Frank Sinatra.

Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love (Episode 73)

Air date: 2004-12-23

Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day (Episode 74)

Air date: 2005-01-03

Overview: Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Biff Henderson: Pollster"" roams the streets once more; Hilary Swank plugs Million Dollar Baby; Andy Dick talks about his crabs; Green Day performs ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams.""

Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys (Episode 75)

Air date: 2005-01-04

Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys (Episode 76)

Air date: 2005-01-05

Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears (Episode 77)

Air date: 2005-01-06

Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco (Episode 78)

Air date: 2005-01-07

Overview: A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: carbs, steroids and the word ""snarky;"" ""Celebrity Resolutions"" goes straight into the dumper; Alan's new show, ""Desperate House Gal;"" Kevin Bacon; Caroline Rhea; Wilco performs ""Late Greats.""

Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King (Episode 79)

Air date: 2005-01-10

Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight (Episode 80)

Air date: 2005-01-11

Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks (Episode 81)

Air date: 2005-01-12

Overview: Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.

Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance (Episode 82)

Air date: 2005-01-13

Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler (Episode 83)

Air date: 2005-01-14

Overview: Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.

Jack Hanna, Teri Polo (Episode 84)

Air date: 2005-01-17

Overview: Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ""F bomb;"" Rupert learns karate at Tiger Schulmann's; the always on edge Jack Hanna with animals; Alan admits to being jealous of Jack Hanna, then has another hissy fit (and drops an ""F bomb""); Teri Polo on her experiences making Meet The Fockers.

Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol (Episode 85)

Air date: 2005-01-18

Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead (Episode 86)

Air date: 2005-01-19

Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie (Episode 87)

Air date: 2005-01-20

Overview: ""Stump The Band;"" Dave shows off his ""baby Borg"" trophy; Robert Downey, Jr. instructs Dave on the finer points of bil jee and performs a song from his new CD; Nicole Richie plugs ""The Simple Life: Interns.""

Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush (Episode 88)

Air date: 2005-01-21

Overview: ""Late Show Week in Review"": On a special episode of the controversial Fox show ""Who's Your Daddy?"" the contestant's biological father pummels an amorous Alan; Dave discusses the art of comedy with legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis.

Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson (Episode 89)

Air date: 2005-01-31

Overview: Dave's first new show following the death of Johnny Carson is an hour-long tribute, featuring clips of Johnny's appearances on both ""Late Show"" and ""Late Night,"" and the ""Tonight Show"" clip of Johnny stealing Dave's pickup truck; longtime ""Tonight"" producer Peter Lassally; former ""Tonight"" bandleader Doc Severinsen and former NBC Orchestra members Tommy Newsom and Ed Shaughnessy perform one of Johnny's favorite songs, ""Here's That Rainy Day.""

Debra Messing, Peyton Manning (Episode 90)

Air date: 2005-02-01

Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles (Episode 91)

Air date: 2005-02-02

Elton John, Eva Mendes (Episode 92)

Air date: 2005-02-03

Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith (Episode 93)

Air date: 2005-02-04

Will Smith, Tom Brady (Episode 94)

Air date: 2005-02-07

Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down (Episode 95)

Air date: 2005-02-08

Overview: Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Down performs ""Let Me Go.""

David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day (Episode 96)

Air date: 2005-02-09

Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler (Episode 97)

Air date: 2005-02-10

Paris Hilton, Bill Burr (Episode 98)

Air date: 2005-02-11

Overview: During ""Week in Review,"" Alan previews the Grammys by singing Tone Luc's ""Wild Thing;"" ten divorce attorneys present the Top Ten; Dave eats a sample of Paris Hilton's new lipstick.

Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law (Episode 99)

Air date: 2005-02-14

Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble (Episode 100)

Air date: 2005-02-15

Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs (Episode 101)

Air date: 2005-02-16

Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos (Episode 102)

Air date: 2005-02-17

Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz (Episode 103) 6.0

Air date: 2005-02-18

Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt (Episode 104)

Air date: 2005-02-21

Overview: Competitive eater ""Crazy Legs"" Conti attempts to break the world's oyster-eating record in the lobby of The Ed; ""Stupid Pet Tricks"" features three dogs (none too crazy about the oysters); Bonnie Hunt remembers Johnny Carson (and tries an oyster).

Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon (Episode 105)

Air date: 2005-02-22

Overview: Dave demands to be grilled on the annual Barbara Walters Oscar special, but only if he does the interview with Oprah by his side; ""Harold Larkin's Sidewalk Idol"" searches for the next great singing talent; Kings of Leon perform ""The Bucket.""

Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes (Episode 106)

Air date: 2005-02-23

Overview: Giant rats attack Christo's Gates; Dave comes up with a number of synonyms for inhaling marijuana; Alan editorializes on President Bush, only to float toward promoting a bootleg sex tape he made in 1989.

John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon (Episode 107)

Air date: 2005-02-24

Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray (Episode 108)

Air date: 2005-02-25

Overview: ""Late Show Week in Review"": Dubya (mis)pronounces ""nuclear"" five different ways, while a Flashdancers employee dances around one of Christo's Gates. Also, Lego expert Nathan Sawaya creates a brick portrait of Biff.

The Rock, Solomon Burke (Episode 109)

Air date: 2005-02-28

Overview: Snowmobiling great Jay Quinlan performs stunts on 53rd Street; actor-cum-wrester Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnston promotes Be Cool; Solomon Burke blows the roof off The Ed with a pair of songs.

Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards (Episode 110)

Air date: 2005-03-01

Overview: ""Would You Like To Take A Ride On A Dog Sled?"" on 53rd Street; Kirstie Alley wants to become promiscuous and discusses her new show ""Fat Actress""; Alan has a stern word for Christo's wife Jeanne Claude; Kathleen Edwards performs.

Vin Diesel, Amos Lee (Episode 111)

Air date: 2005-03-02

Overview: 2004 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice with ""Top Ten Reasons I Love Racing;"" Vin Diesel talks about his dog, and his new film The Pacifier; Amos Lee sings.

Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery (Episode 112)

Air date: 2005-03-03

Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo (Episode 113)

Air date: 2005-03-04

Overview: Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.

Ashton Kutcher, Al Green (Episode 114)

Air date: 2005-03-14

Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops (Episode 115)

Air date: 2005-03-15

Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes (Episode 116)

Air date: 2005-03-16

Overview: Dave is able to work the phrase ""needlessly circuitous"" into the interview with Amanda Peet, plus he admires her profile; Alan gives suggestive advice to Condoleeza Rice; Susan Hum refuses to give her picks for the Final Four tournament; marathon man Dean Karnazes discusses the joy of running.

Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani (Episode 117)

Air date: 2005-03-21

Overview: Dave thanks the FBI and the Montana police for their efforts following a botched kidnapping involving his son last week; Pat Farmer celebrates ""March Madness"" by trying to duplicate his 90 foot drop shot into a goal on 53rd Street; Sandra Bullock doesn't talk about boyfriend Jesse James, but does plug Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous; ""Alan Kalter's Are You ****ing Kidding Me?"" takes a look at the Robert Blake verdict; Gwen Stefani discusses high school and performs ""Hollaback Girl"" with a drumline and sits down for a chat.

Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age (Episode 118)

Air date: 2005-03-22

Overview: Jessica Alba plugs Sin City and performs a lasso demonstration with Dave; staffer Susan Hum is reluctant to explain string theory; Queens of the Stone Age perform ""Little Sister.""

P. Diddy, Erika Christensen (Episode 119)

Air date: 2005-03-23

Overview: ""On Sale Now"" (a variation on ""New Products"") includes room-temperature sushi and flammable curtains; Pat and Kenny read a transcript of an interview between Oprah and Kirstie Alley; Dave closes the show by promoting Japanese gum.

Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane (Episode 120)

Air date: 2005-03-28

Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio (Episode 121)

Air date: 2005-03-29

Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs (Episode 122)

Air date: 2005-03-30

Denzel Washington, Faith Evans (Episode 123)

Air date: 2005-03-31

Overview: An audience member walks on her hands, wrap her legs around Dave, and pulls herself up; Dave shows a clip from the NBC soap ""Passions""; Denzel Washington discusses sailing and drinking large amounts of water.

Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen (Episode 124)

Air date: 2005-04-01

Overview: Roof problems at the theater results in rainwater onstage; Dave worries over Dengue fever; ""Will It Float?"" hits a snag when a bucket of gumdrops topples over; matchmaking cabbie Ahmed Ibrahim brags about his abilities as an interceder.

Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley (Episode 125)

Air date: 2005-04-05

Show #2345 (Episode 126)

Air date: 2005-04-06

Overview: Dave explains how he cut his finger with a cheese grater, then confesses to having a great admiration for lesbians; in her first appearance on the show in 19 years, Jane Fonda discusses her marriage to Ted Turner and her infamous visit to Vietnam; Bloc Party performs ""Banquet.""

Show #2346 (Episode 127)

Air date: 2005-04-11

Overview: Dave and Paul are quizzed about tax exemptions; a bearded Robin Williams discusses everything from Dave's jury duty to welding; Martha Wainwright (sister of Rufus) performs ""When The Day Is Short.""

Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal (Episode 128)

Air date: 2005-04-12

David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne (Episode 129)

Air date: 2005-04-13

Overview: One day after his 58th birthday, waffles are hucked at the audience. Quote Dave: ""Why do I need joke writers when I have waffles?"" Also, the Late Show recreates testimony from the Michael Jackson trial in which the ""King of Pop"" (Gerard) makes an ass of himself; the new Miss USA Chelsea Cooley delivers the Top Ten; David Duchovny promotes House Of D.; Ray Lamontagne performs.

Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey (Episode 130)

Air date: 2005-04-14

Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris (Episode 131)

Air date: 2005-04-15

Overview: A lucky motorist wins $100 worth of free gasoline, which is spent up in less than five seconds; Alan has another hissy fit, this time in a Michael Jackson costume; singer-actress Kristen Chenoweth discusses painkillers.

Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman (Episode 132)

Air date: 2005-04-25

Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor (Episode 133)

Air date: 2005-04-26

Overview: Tonight's clip from the NBC serial ""Passions"" features a monkey comforting a middle-aged woman; Dave meets the employees of Angelo's Pizza; Spamalot star Hank Azaria admits to Dave that he's a lousy dancer; author Jeff MacGregor discusses his year-long observational tour of the NASCAR circuit, and his subsequent book, Sunday Money.

Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem (Episode 134)

Air date: 2005-04-27

Paris Hilton, Jo Frost (Episode 135)

Air date: 2005-04-28

Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill (Episode 136)

Air date: 2005-04-29

Overview: Cold opening: Dave runs into a nude (yet blurred) Teri Hatcher who's locked out of her dressing room; ""Late Show Week In Review"" with Vinnie Favale as Elvis, a SWAT team kitty and Alan with a bevy of hookers; ""Will It Float?"" (a bag of fertilizer...no); Teri talks about swimming with a whale; Harry Hill performs standup.

Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert (Episode 137)

Air date: 2005-05-02

Overview: Throughout the night, wax figures of celebrities that refuse to appear on the show are rolled onstage. One stagehand accidentally cops a feel on the Oprah statue, while Regis storms onstage to complain about his wax likeness.

Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg (Episode 138)

Air date: 2005-05-03

Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna (Episode 139)

Air date: 2005-05-04

Luke Wilson, Kasabian (Episode 140)

Air date: 2005-05-05

Overview: Live via satellite, Dorothy Letterman performs the Top Ten; in honor of Cinco De Mayo, a city bus crashes into a giant pinata; Kasabian performs ""Club Foot.""

Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan (Episode 141)

Air date: 2005-05-06

Overview: Like he does every Kentucky Derby weekend, Dave calls up Dave Johnson to hear him say ""...and down the stretch they come!""; Christina Applegate promotes the musical ""Sweet Charity"" and discusses a recent injury onstage; Brian Regan performs a stand-up routine about cholesterol and heartburn.

Will Ferrell, Robert Plant (Episode 142)

Air date: 2005-05-09

Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen (Episode 143)

Air date: 2005-05-10

Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino (Episode 144)

Air date: 2005-05-11

Billy Crystal, Garbage (Episode 145)

Air date: 2005-05-12

Samuel L. Jackson, Sting (Episode 146)

Air date: 2005-05-13

Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band (Episode 147)

Air date: 2005-05-16

Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild (Episode 148)

Air date: 2005-05-17

Overview: Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.

Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan (Episode 149)

Air date: 2005-05-18

Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat (Episode 150)

Air date: 2005-05-19

David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey (Episode 151)

Air date: 2005-05-20

Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman (Episode 152) 6.0

Air date: 2005-05-23

Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers (Episode 153)

Air date: 2005-05-24

Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals (Episode 154)

Air date: 2005-05-25

Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas (Episode 155)

Air date: 2005-06-06

Overview: Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.

Russel Crowe, Paul Anka (Episode 156)

Air date: 2005-06-08

Overview: Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds (Episode 157)

Air date: 2005-06-09

Overview: Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo (Episode 158)

Air date: 2005-06-10

Overview: Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters (Episode 159)

Air date: 2005-06-13

Overview: Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

Show #2380 (Episode 160)

Air date: 2005-06-14

Overview: Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

Show #2381 (Episode 161)

Air date: 2005-06-15

Overview: Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

Show #2382 (Episode 162)

Air date: 2005-06-16

Overview: BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

Show #2383 (Episode 163)

Air date: 2005-06-17

Overview: Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

Show #2384 (Episode 164)

Air date: 2005-06-20

Overview: Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.

Show #2385 (Episode 165)

Air date: 2005-06-21

Overview: Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.

Show #2386 (Episode 166)

Air date: 2005-06-22

Overview: Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.

Show #2387 (Episode 167)

Air date: 2005-06-23

Overview: Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.

Show #2388 (Episode 168)

Air date: 2005-06-24

Overview: Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.

Show #2389 (Episode 169)

Air date: 2005-06-27

Overview: Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers (Episode 170)

Air date: 2005-06-28

Overview: Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.

Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning (Episode 171)

Air date: 2005-06-29

Overview: Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

Jennifer Connelly/Eels (Episode 172)

Air date: 2005-06-30

Overview: Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

Episode #12.174 (Episode 173)

Air date: 2005-07-01

Overview: Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.

Show #2394 (Episode 174)

Air date: 2005-07-18

Show #2395 (Episode 175)

Air date: 2005-07-19

Show #2396 (Episode 176)

Air date: 2005-07-20

Show #2397 (Episode 177)

Air date: 2005-07-21

Show #2398 (Episode 178)

Air date: 2005-07-22

John Cusack/The All-American Rejects (Episode 179)

Air date: 2005-07-25

Show #2400 (Episode 180)

Air date: 2005-07-26

Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann (Episode 181)

Air date: 2005-07-27

Overview: Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette (Episode 182)

Air date: 2005-07-28

Show #2403 (Episode 183)

Air date: 2005-07-29

Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black (Episode 184)

Air date: 2005-08-01

Show #2405 (Episode 185)

Air date: 2005-08-02

Show #2406 (Episode 186)

Air date: 2005-08-03

Show #2407 (Episode 187)

Air date: 2005-08-04

Show #2408 (Episode 188)

Air date: 2005-08-05

Show #2409 (Episode 189)

Air date: 2005-08-08

Show #2410 (Episode 190)

Air date: 2005-08-09

Show #2411 (Episode 191)

Air date: 2005-08-10

Show #2412 (Episode 192)

Air date: 2005-08-11

Show #2413 (Episode 193)

Air date: 2005-08-12