Late Show with David Letterman (Season 9)

Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen (Episode 1)

Air date: 2001-08-20

Overview: Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male staff members commemorate a minor design change on the stage by sitting in Dave's chair buck naked; Will Ferrell makes a threating message in song to Barbra Streisand.

Bob Newhart, Maxwell (Episode 2)

Air date: 2001-08-21

National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada (Episode 3)

Air date: 2001-08-22

Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry (Episode 4)

Air date: 2001-08-23

Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic (Episode 5)

Air date: 2001-08-24

Connie Chung (Episode 6)

Air date: 2001-08-27

Overview: Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her last appearance as the bitchy "Mrs. Letterman."

Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James (Episode 7)

Air date: 2001-08-28

Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead (Episode 8)

Air date: 2001-08-29

Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon (Episode 9)

Air date: 2001-08-30

Overview: Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."

Helen Fielding, Al Lubel (Episode 10)

Air date: 2001-08-31

Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites (Episode 11)

Air date: 2001-09-03

David Schwimmer, Bjork (Episode 12)

Air date: 2001-09-04

Carson Daly, US Marine Corps (Episode 13)

Air date: 2001-09-05

Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World (Episode 14)

Air date: 2001-09-06

Eugene Levy, Rich Hall (Episode 15)

Air date: 2001-09-07

Dan Rather, Regis Philbin (Episode 16)

Air date: 2001-09-17

Overview: In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.

Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos (Episode 17)

Air date: 2001-09-18

Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem (Episode 18)

Air date: 2001-09-19

Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel (Episode 19)

Air date: 2001-09-20

Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch (Episode 20)

Air date: 2001-09-21

Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon (Episode 21)

Air date: 2001-09-24

Overview: Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.

Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn (Episode 22)

Air date: 2001-09-25

Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D (Episode 23)

Air date: 2001-09-26

Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street' (Episode 24)

Air date: 2001-09-27

Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean (Episode 25)

Air date: 2001-09-28

Elton John, Steve Zahn (Episode 26)

Air date: 2001-10-01

Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer (Episode 27)

Air date: 2001-10-02

John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer (Episode 28)

Air date: 2001-10-03

Overview: During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.

Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams (Episode 29)

Air date: 2001-10-04

Overview: Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.

Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips (Episode 30)

Air date: 2001-10-05

Overview: Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dave's show for the first time since 1989.

Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage (Episode 31)

Air date: 2001-10-08

Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess (Episode 32)

Air date: 2001-10-09

Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts (Episode 33)

Air date: 2001-10-10

Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys (Episode 34)

Air date: 2001-10-11

Overview: Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis plays "drums" with his head and 7-year-old child actor Cody Arens plugs Riding in Cars with Boys.

Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan (Episode 35)

Air date: 2001-10-12

Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp (Episode 36)

Air date: 2001-10-15

Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez (Episode 37)

Air date: 2001-10-16

Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones (Episode 38)

Air date: 2001-10-17

John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray (Episode 39)

Air date: 2001-10-18

Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea (Episode 40)

Air date: 2001-10-19

David Hyde Pierce, U2 (Episode 41)

Air date: 2001-10-29

David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson (Episode 42)

Air date: 2001-10-30

Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris (Episode 43)

Air date: 2001-10-31

Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron (Episode 44)

Air date: 2001-11-01

John Travolta, Harland Williams (Episode 45)

Air date: 2001-11-02

Jack Black, Tony Bennett (Episode 46)

Air date: 2001-11-05

Billy Crystal, Britney Spears (Episode 47)

Air date: 2001-11-06

Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett (Episode 48)

Air date: 2001-11-07

Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans (Episode 49)

Air date: 2001-11-08

Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler (Episode 50)

Air date: 2001-11-09

Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant (Episode 51)

Air date: 2001-11-12

Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant (Episode 52)

Air date: 2001-11-13

Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac (Episode 53)

Air date: 2001-11-14

Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs (Episode 54)

Air date: 2001-11-15

Richard Harris, George Carlin (Episode 55)

Air date: 2001-11-16

Kevin James, Deion Sanders (Episode 56)

Air date: 2001-11-19

Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne (Episode 57)

Air date: 2001-11-20

Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock (Episode 58)

Air date: 2001-11-21

David Sedaris, Five for Fighting (Episode 59)

Air date: 2001-11-22

Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg (Episode 60)

Air date: 2001-11-23

Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl (Episode 61)

Air date: 2001-11-26

George Clooney, Martha Stewart (Episode 62)

Air date: 2001-11-27

Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King (Episode 63)

Air date: 2001-11-28

Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon (Episode 64)

Air date: 2001-11-29

Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman (Episode 65)

Air date: 2001-11-30

Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith (Episode 66)

Air date: 2001-12-10

Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics (Episode 67)

Air date: 2001-12-11

Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews (Episode 68)

Air date: 2001-12-12

Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake (Episode 69)

Air date: 2001-12-13

Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan (Episode 70)

Air date: 2001-12-14

Meg Ryan, Diana Krall (Episode 71)

Air date: 2001-12-17

Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit (Episode 72)

Air date: 2001-12-18

Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love (Episode 73)

Air date: 2001-12-19

Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz (Episode 74)

Air date: 2001-12-20

Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan (Episode 75)

Air date: 2001-12-21

Ian McKellan, Phil Simms (Episode 76)

Air date: 2001-12-26

Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D. (Episode 77)

Air date: 2001-12-27

Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill (Episode 78)

Air date: 2001-12-28

Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor (Episode 79)

Air date: 2002-01-07

Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell (Episode 80)

Air date: 2002-01-08

Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway (Episode 81)

Air date: 2002-01-09

Overview: What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.

Jack Black, Foo Fighters (Episode 82)

Air date: 2002-01-10

Tom Cruise, Tom Papa (Episode 83)

Air date: 2002-01-11

Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero (Episode 84)

Air date: 2002-01-14

Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel (Episode 85)

Air date: 2002-01-15

David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel (Episode 86)

Air date: 2002-01-16

Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas (Episode 87)

Air date: 2002-01-17

Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett (Episode 88)

Air date: 2002-01-18

Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker (Episode 89)

Air date: 2002-01-28

Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville (Episode 90)

Air date: 2002-01-29

Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman (Episode 91)

Air date: 2002-01-30

Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet (Episode 92)

Air date: 2002-01-31

Regis Philbin, Steven Wright (Episode 93)

Air date: 2002-02-01

LL Cool J, John McEnroe (Episode 94)

Air date: 2002-02-04

Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira (Episode 95)

Air date: 2002-02-05

Overview: Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.

Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews (Episode 96)

Air date: 2002-02-06

Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson (Episode 97)

Air date: 2002-02-07

Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen (Episode 98)

Air date: 2002-02-08

Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias (Episode 99)

Air date: 2002-02-11

Overview: Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can't stop staring at Janet Jackson's revealing outfit; Enrique Iglesias sings "Escape."

Denis Leary, India.Arie (Episode 100)

Air date: 2002-02-12

Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan (Episode 101)

Air date: 2002-02-13

Calista Flockhart, Incubus (Episode 102)

Air date: 2002-02-14

Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn (Episode 103)

Air date: 2002-02-15

Ross Powers, Mila Kunis (Episode 104)

Air date: 2002-02-18

Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield (Episode 105)

Air date: 2002-02-19

Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon (Episode 106)

Air date: 2002-02-20

Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley (Episode 107)

Air date: 2002-02-21

Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy (Episode 108)

Air date: 2002-02-22

Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette (Episode 109)

Air date: 2002-02-25

Martin Short, Jack Hanna (Episode 110)

Air date: 2002-02-26

Stupid Human Tricks, Cher (Episode 111)

Air date: 2002-02-27

Overview: In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."

Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots (Episode 112)

Air date: 2002-02-28

Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel (Episode 113)

Air date: 2002-03-01

Ray Romano, Jason Kidd (Episode 114)

Air date: 2002-03-11

Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie (Episode 115)

Air date: 2002-03-12

Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains (Episode 116)

Air date: 2002-03-13

John McCain, The White Stripes (Episode 117)

Air date: 2002-03-18

Overview: Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."

Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong (Episode 118)

Air date: 2002-03-19

Overview: Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.

Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D. (Episode 119)

Air date: 2002-03-20

Overview: Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."

Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil (Episode 120)

Air date: 2002-03-25

Overview: Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.

Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally (Episode 121)

Air date: 2002-03-26

Overview: Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.

Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin (Episode 122)

Air date: 2002-03-27

Overview: Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.

Robin Williams, Sevendust (Episode 123)

Air date: 2002-03-28

Overview: Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."

Andy Dick, Mike Britt (Episode 124)

Air date: 2002-03-29

Overview: Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.

Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross (Episode 125)

Air date: 2002-04-01

Overview: Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.

Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma (Episode 126)

Air date: 2002-04-02

Overview: During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!

Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith (Episode 127)

Air date: 2002-04-03

Overview: After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."

Selma Blair, Dick Enberg (Episode 128)

Air date: 2002-04-04

Overview: Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"

Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin (Episode 129)

Air date: 2002-04-05

Overview: Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.

Rosie Perez, George Miller (Episode 130)

Air date: 2002-04-08

Overview: In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.

John Ashcroft (Episode 131)

Air date: 2002-04-09

Overview: Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.

Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow (Episode 132)

Air date: 2002-04-10

Overview: After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."

Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes (Episode 133)

Air date: 2002-04-11

Overview: Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."

Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon (Episode 134)

Air date: 2002-04-12

Overview: Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.

Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi (Episode 135)

Air date: 2002-04-22

Overview: Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.

Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello (Episode 136)

Air date: 2002-04-23

Overview: Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."

Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt (Episode 137)

Air date: 2002-04-24

Overview: Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."

Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg (Episode 138)

Air date: 2002-04-25

Overview: Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."

The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy (Episode 139)

Air date: 2002-04-26

Overview: Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."

Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg (Episode 140)

Air date: 2002-04-29

Overview: Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."

Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco (Episode 141)

Air date: 2002-04-30

Overview: The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.

Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays (Episode 142)

Air date: 2002-05-01

Overview: An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."

Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio (Episode 143)

Air date: 2002-05-02

Overview: "Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.

Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan (Episode 144)

Air date: 2002-05-03

Overview: Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.

Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones (Episode 145)

Air date: 2002-05-06

Overview: The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."

Richard Gere, Reggie Miller (Episode 146)

Air date: 2002-05-07

Overview: Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.

Will Ferrell, Tom Waits (Episode 147)

Air date: 2002-05-08

Overview: Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.

Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk (Episode 148)

Air date: 2002-05-09

Overview: Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.

Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz (Episode 149)

Air date: 2002-05-10

Overview: With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.

Liza Minnelli (Episode 150)

Air date: 2002-05-13

Overview: Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.

Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green (Episode 151)

Air date: 2002-05-14

Overview: Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dresses down Dave even though he interrupted him, then leaps into a chorus of "Knock Three Times"; when one of Lee Marek's kid scientists starts a very flammable demonstration, Dave demands that the band and everyone else onstage take for cover behind his desk.

Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent (Episode 152)

Air date: 2002-05-15

Overview: Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.

Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard (Episode 153)

Air date: 2002-05-16

Overview: Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 time trials; a participant in tonight's "Stupid Human Tricks" that can maneuver a tennis racquet all over his body flirts with Natalie Portman in the green room.

Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan (Episode 154)

Air date: 2002-05-17

Overview: Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also, Brian Regan comments on his inability to spell names correctly.

Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers (Episode 155)

Air date: 2002-05-20

Overview: Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an awkward social situation; The Kalter Twins perform "I've Got You Babe"; The Firecrackers, a synchronized jump rope team, demonstrate their wares on-stage.

Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin (Episode 156)

Air date: 2002-05-21

Overview: Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss; Dave chats with Australian teen Jesse Martin, the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.

Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless (Episode 157)

Air date: 2002-05-22

Overview: Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, George Clarke attempts to stand on a folding chair for the duration of the show; Dave chats with April Kleinschmidt, the sole graduate of the Class of 2002 at Harrold High School in South Dakota.

Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg (Episode 158)

Air date: 2002-05-23

Overview: Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "Inside Out" from the CBS Orchestra drummer's new album, Figments.

Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman (Episode 159)

Air date: 2002-05-24

Overview: Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smooth and suave"; during Mailbag, an audience member asks Dave what his most embarrassing moment was, and we watch a (phony) clip of Dave performing with The Firecrackers last week.

Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls (Episode 160)

Air date: 2002-06-03

Overview: While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anything?"; Tom Dreesen tells various tales of Hollywood hobnobbing.

Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves (Episode 161)

Air date: 2002-06-04

Overview: Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate way; Celine Dion performs "I'm Alive" and jumps into the audience.

Chris Rock, Jack Johnson (Episode 162)

Air date: 2002-06-05

Overview: Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks about Don King and Bucky Dent.

Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World (Episode 163)

Air date: 2002-06-06

Overview: An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristown." Also, Dave chats with Abi Thomas, a jogger who was attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park.

Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan (Episode 164)

Air date: 2002-06-07

Overview: Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor receptionist Art Garfunkel provides his own on-hold music; Alan beats the crap out of an Amish guy, then when Dave explains that the Amish are pacifists, Alan heads back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accuses the Amish guy of being brainwashed by Dave, and beats him up again.

Christian Slater, David Bowie (Episode 165)

Air date: 2002-06-10

Overview: Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; David Bowie performs "Slow Burn."

Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe (Episode 166)

Air date: 2002-06-11

Overview: Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back in his playing days.

Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys (Episode 167)

Air date: 2002-06-12

Overview: Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"

Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna (Episode 168)

Air date: 2002-06-13

Matt Damon, Marc Maron (Episode 169)

Air date: 2002-06-14

Overview: Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.

Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders (Episode 170)

Air date: 2002-06-17

Overview: Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.

Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken (Episode 171)

Air date: 2002-06-18

Overview: George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.

Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby (Episode 172)

Air date: 2002-06-19

Overview: The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."

Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead (Episode 173)

Air date: 2002-06-20

Overview: The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."

Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer (Episode 174)

Air date: 2002-06-21

Overview: Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."

Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project (Episode 175)

Air date: 2002-06-24

Overview: Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.

National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner (Episode 176)

Air date: 2002-06-25

Overview: Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.

Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow (Episode 177)

Air date: 2002-06-26

Overview: Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"

Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld (Episode 178)

Air date: 2002-06-27

Overview: The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.

Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller (Episode 179)

Air date: 2002-06-28

Overview: The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."

Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton (Episode 180)

Air date: 2002-07-08

Overview: Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"

Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse (Episode 181)

Air date: 2002-07-09

Overview: Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."

Robin Williams, Pat Green (Episode 182)

Air date: 2002-07-10

Overview: Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.

Paul Newman, Counting Crows (Episode 183) 6.0

Air date: 2002-07-11

Overview: Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."

Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink (Episode 184)

Air date: 2002-07-12

Overview: Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.

Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band (Episode 185)

Air date: 2002-07-15

Overview: Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke (Episode 186)

Air date: 2002-07-16

Overview: Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James (Episode 187)

Air date: 2002-07-17

Overview: Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."

Geena Davis, Robert Plant (Episode 188)

Air date: 2002-07-18

Overview: Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."

Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman (Episode 189)

Air date: 2002-07-19

Overview: Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.

Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional (Episode 190)

Air date: 2002-07-22

Overview: George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."

Kristen Johnson, Kinky (Episode 191)

Air date: 2002-07-23

Overview: Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.

Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham (Episode 192)

Air date: 2002-07-24

Overview: Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.

Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer (Episode 193)

Air date: 2002-07-25

Overview: During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."

Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt (Episode 194)

Air date: 2002-07-26

Overview: During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks about his Congressional Medal of Honor.

Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean (Episode 195)

Air date: 2002-07-29

Overview: It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.

Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel (Episode 196)

Air date: 2002-07-30

Overview: Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.

Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard (Episode 197)

Air date: 2002-07-31

Overview: Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."

Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (Episode 198)

Air date: 2002-08-01

Overview: Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg (Episode 199)

Air date: 2002-08-02

Overview: Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."

Matthew Perry, The Vines (Episode 200)

Air date: 2002-08-19

Overview: Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows the audience (and Dave) away.

Robin Williams, James Taylor (Episode 201)

Air date: 2002-08-20

Overview: Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."

Al Pacino, Roger Clemens (Episode 202)

Air date: 2002-08-21

Overview: Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."

Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan (Episode 203)

Air date: 2002-08-23

Overview: Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; upon hearing of a proposed talk show hosted by Bill Clinton on CBS, Dave shows a promo for NBC's "The Saddam Hussein Show."

Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas (Episode 204)

Air date: 2002-08-26

Overview: "SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.

Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks (Episode 205)

Air date: 2002-08-27

Overview: Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.

John Travolta, Nelly (Episode 206)

Air date: 2002-08-28

Overview: Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"

Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall (Episode 207)

Air date: 2002-08-29

Overview: Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."

Martin Short, Lewis Black (Episode 208)

Air date: 2002-08-30

Overview: Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven Hatfill" (Gerard). Later, Dave welcomes "Jiminy Glick" star Martin Short.