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Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

Episode number: 1

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 number: 2

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 number: 3

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 number: 4

Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

Episode number: 5

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 number: 6

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 number: 7

John McCain, Tom Russell

Episode number: 8

Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

Episode number: 9

Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

Episode number: 10

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

National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

Episode number: 11

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 number: 12

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 number: 13

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 number: 14

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 number: 15

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 number: 16

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 number: 17

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 number: 18

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 number: 19

Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

Episode number: 20

Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

Episode number: 21

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 number: 22

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 number: 23

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 number: 24

Richard Gere, Jason Randal

Episode number: 25

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 number: 26

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 number: 27

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 number: 28

Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

Episode number: 29

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 number: 30

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 number: 31

Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

Episode number: 32

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 number: 33

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 number: 34

Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

Episode number: 35

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 number: 36

Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

Episode number: 37

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

Episode number: 38

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

Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

Episode number: 39

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 number: 40

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 number: 41

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 number: 42

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 number: 43

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 number: 44

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 number: 45

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 number: 46

Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

Episode number: 47

Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

Episode number: 48

Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

Episode number: 49

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 number: 50

Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

Episode number: 51

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 number: 52

Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

Episode number: 53

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 number: 54

Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

Episode number: 55

Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

Episode number: 56

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 number: 57

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 number: 58

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 number: 59

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 number: 60

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 number: 61

Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

Episode number: 62

Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

Episode number: 63

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 number: 64

Jim Carrey, Ashanti

Episode number: 65

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 number: 66

Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

Episode number: 67

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 number: 68

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 number: 69

Bill Murray, Kaki King

Episode number: 70

Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

Episode number: 71

Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

Episode number: 72

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 number: 73

Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

Episode number: 74

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 number: 75

Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

Episode number: 76

Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

Episode number: 77

Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

Episode number: 78

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 number: 79

Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

Episode number: 80

Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

Episode number: 81

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 number: 82

Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

Episode number: 83

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

Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

Episode number: 84

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 number: 85

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

Episode number: 86

Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

Episode number: 87

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 number: 88

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 number: 89

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 number: 90

Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles

Episode number: 91

Elton John, Eva Mendes

Episode number: 92

Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

Episode number: 93

Will Smith, Tom Brady

Episode number: 94

Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

Episode number: 95

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 number: 96

Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

Episode number: 97

Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

Episode number: 98

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 number: 99

Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

Episode number: 100

Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

Episode number: 101

Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

Episode number: 102

Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

Episode number: 103

Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

Episode number: 104

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 number: 105

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 number: 106

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 number: 107

Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

Episode number: 108

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 number: 109

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 number: 110

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 number: 111

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 number: 112

Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

Episode number: 113

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 number: 114

Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

Episode number: 115

Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

Episode number: 116

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 number: 117

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 number: 118

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 number: 119

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 number: 120

Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

Episode number: 121

Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

Episode number: 122

Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

Episode number: 123

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 number: 124

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 number: 125

Show #2345

Episode number: 126

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 number: 127

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 number: 128

David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

Episode number: 129

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 number: 130

Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

Episode number: 131

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 number: 132

Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

Episode number: 133

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 number: 134

Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

Episode number: 135

Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

Episode number: 136

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 number: 137

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 number: 138

Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

Episode number: 139

Luke Wilson, Kasabian

Episode number: 140

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 number: 141

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 number: 142

Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

Episode number: 143

Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

Episode number: 144

Billy Crystal, Garbage

Episode number: 145

Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

Episode number: 146

Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

Episode number: 147

Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

Episode number: 148

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

Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan

Episode number: 149

Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

Episode number: 150

David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

Episode number: 151

Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

Episode number: 152

Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

Episode number: 153

Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

Episode number: 154

Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

Episode number: 155

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

Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

Episode number: 157

Overview: Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

Episode number: 158

Overview: Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

Episode number: 159

Overview: Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

Episode number: 160

Overview: Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

Show #2380

Episode number: 161

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

Show #2381

Episode number: 162

Overview: Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

Show #2382

Episode number: 163

Overview: BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

Show #2383

Episode number: 164

Overview: Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

Show #2384

Episode number: 165

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

Show #2385

Episode number: 166

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

Show #2386

Episode number: 167

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

Show #2387

Episode number: 168

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

Show #2388

Episode number: 169

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 number: 170

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

Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

Episode number: 171

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

Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

Episode number: 172

Overview: Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

Jennifer Connelly/Eels

Episode number: 173

Overview: Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

Episode #12.174

Episode number: 174

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

Show #2394

Episode number: 175

Show #2395

Episode number: 176

Show #2396

Episode number: 177

Show #2397

Episode number: 178

Show #2398

Episode number: 179

John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

Episode number: 180

Show #2400

Episode number: 181

Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

Episode number: 182

Overview: Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann