Season 17
Episodes • 2009
1. Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors
minDave makes an unusual offer to Moammar Khadafi; throughout the night, Dock Diving Dogs make a splash out on 53rd Street; Howie Mandel explains the origins of his obsessive-compulsive disorder; The Dirty Projectors performed "Cannibal Resource."
▶ Watch Episode2. Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes
minA message from the Department of Labor; a staffer gives Dave a 16th anniversary t-shirt (courtesy of Dave); Jeremy Piven puts the mercury poisoning rumors to rest; Rumor Willis plugs Sorority Row; The Black Crowes performed "Good Morning, Captain."
▶ Watch Episode3. Jason Bateman and White House official Dr. John P. Holdren
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode4. Billy Crystal and John Fogerty
minBilly Crystal and John Fogerty are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode5. Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Mazan, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
minFootage of Dick Cheney wheezing through an interview on Fox News; Dave expresses jealousy towards Neil Patrick Harris for appearing on the cover of the CBS/Viacom magazine "Watch!" and asks him about his recent trip onboard the Orient Express; Steve Mazan riffs on hotel keycards; Dave shows a doctored "Watch!" magazine with him on the cover; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performed "Home."
▶ Watch Episode6. Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies
minTony Blair and Julianna Margulies are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode10. President Barack Obama
minBarack Obama becomes the first president to appear on the Late Show while in office. During his 30+ minute sit-down with Dave, President Obama discusses the economy, foreign policy, and health care reform. Quote Dave: "Your job is more difficult than my job."
▶ Watch Episode15. Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode16. Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, and Miranda Lambert
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode19. Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell
minLarry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode21. CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS
minCBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode31. Courteney Cox, William Knoedelseder, Florence and the Machine
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode33. Tom Hanks, Weezer, a Top Ten List presented by Chad Ochocinco
minTom Hanks and Weezer are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode35. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Guy Fieri, Carrie Underwood, Top Ten with Meb Keflezighi
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode36. Al Gore, Brad Paisley, a Top Ten List presented by Michael Bublé
minAl Gore and Brad Paisley are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Michael Buble!
▶ Watch Episode38. Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada & Andy Pettitte, Bill Maher, Keith Urban
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode39. Ricky Gervais, Brian Regan, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys
minRicky Gervais, Brian Regan, and Ralph Stanley are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode42. Kate Walsh, Norah Jones
minDave rambles on about an pre-show audience question that really wasn't; a Top Ten list with no theme; Kate Walsh looks back at the early days of her acting career; Andre Agassi promotes his autobiography and "retires" his mullet wig; Norah Jones performed "Chasing Pirates."
▶ Watch Episode43. Kid Scientists, Amanda Peet, the Cribs with Johnny Marr
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode45. Sharon Stone, Seth Meyers, Wyclef Jean and Cyndi Lauper
minDave briefly comments on the overusage of the word "douche"; Sharon Stone talks about her kids and defends her decision to pose topless in Paris Match; Seth Meyers shares a funny story about a goat; Wyclef Jean and Cyndi Lauper performed "Slumdog Millionaire."
▶ Watch Episode48. Stephen Colbert, Emily Blunt, John Mayer
minStephen Colbert, Emily Blunt, and John Mayer are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode52. Natalie Portman, Adam Lambert
minThanksgiving episode with Dave's Mom. Natalie Portman and Adam Lambert are the scheduled guests, and Dave guesses the pie that Dave's Mom made.
▶ Watch Episode58. Hugh Grant, Zoe Saldana, Alicia Keys
minHugh Grant, Zoe Saldana, and Alicia Keys are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode63. Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Witherspoon
minMaggie Gyllenhaal and John Witherspoon are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten list from Stewie Griffin!
▶ Watch Episode64. Susan Sarandon, Colbie Caillat
minSusan Sarandon and Colbie Caillat are the scheduled guests. Plus, "Top Ten Christmas Carols!"
▶ Watch Episode65. Alec Baldwin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
minAlec Baldwin gets intimidated by an acting legend. Also: Jay Thomas returns and Darlene Love sings "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).
▶ Watch Episode66. Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman, David Gray
minMichael Cera, Jenna Elfman, and David Gray are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode67. Amy Adams, Zachary Levi, Vampire Weekend
minDid "Chuck" star Zachary Levy almost get a guy killed? Plus: Amy Adams and music from Vampire Weekend.
▶ Watch Episode68. Sigourney Weaver, Marv Albert, Julian Casablancas
minDave & Sigourney Weaver turn "Avatar" blue. Plus: Marv Albert's wild & wacky sports bloopers and Julian Casablancas performs.
▶ Watch Episode69. Bradley Cooper, Rachel Maddow, Nick Jonas
minBradley Cooper, Rachel Maddow, and Nick Jonas are the scheduled guests. Plus, the "Top Ten Things I've Learned From the Last 20 Years of Television," presented by Homer Simpson.
▶ Watch Episode70. Teri Hatcher, Jake Johannsen, The Dodos
minTeri Hatcher strips with broken ribs. Plus: comedian Jake Johannsen and the music of The Dodos.
▶ Watch Episode72. Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Sudeikis, Findlay Brown
minWhoopi Goldberg, Jason Sudeikis, Findlay Brown.
▶ Watch Episode73. Kiefer Sutherland, Keri Russell, The Hotrats
minWhy is Kiefer Sutherland wearing a dress? Also tonight: those NBC pinheads, Keri Russell & music from The HotRats.
▶ Watch Episode74. Denzel Washington, Dr. O. Wayne Isom, The Low Anthem
minWas Dave fondled on the operating table? Celebrate the 10th anniversary of his heart surgery with Dr. O. Wayne Isom. Plus Denzel Washington: Bad Heart Surgeon, and music from The Low Anthem.
▶ Watch Episode75. Glenn Close, Eddie Brill, Matt Morris
minTonight: an incredible week comes to an end with Glenn Close, comedian Eddie Brill and music by Matt Morris.
▶ Watch Episode76. Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson, The Heavy
minTonight: Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson and The Heavy. Dave responds to NBC's Dick Ebersol, plus what will "The Tonight Show" look like in the year 2042?
▶ Watch Episode77. Dwayne Johnson, Bettina Luescher, The Swell Season
minDwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Bettina Luescher, and The Swell Season are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode78. Claire Danes, Will Arnett, James Taylor, Carole King
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode79. Harrison Ford, Lou Reed, Blind Boys of Alabama
minHarrison Ford, Lou Reed and the Blind Boys of Alabama
▶ Watch Episode80. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jeff Stilson, Charlotte Gainsbourg
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode82. John Travolta, Shaun White, Ben Harper & Relentless7
minActor John Travolta; snowboarder Shaun White; Ben Harper and Relentless7 perform.
▶ Watch Episode83. Sarah Silverman, Jeremy Renner, Nneka, a Top Ten List presented by Paris Hilton
minComic Sarah Silverman; actor Jeremy Renner; Paris Hilton presents the Top Ten list; Nneka performs.
▶ Watch Episode84. Jamie Foxx, Amanda Seyfried, Robin Thicke
minActor Jamie Foxx; actress Amanda Seyfried; Robin Thicke performs.
▶ Watch Episode85. Jack Hanna, Joe Wong, the Swell Season
minAnimal handler Jack Hanna; comic Joe Wong; the Swell Season performs.
▶ Watch Episode86. Drew Brees, Sandra Bullock, Josh Turner
minDrew Brees, Sandra Bullock, and Josh Turner are the scheduled guests. Plus, the cover of the 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is unveiled!
▶ Watch Episode87. Jennifer Garner, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model, Sade
minJennifer Garner; the 2010 Sports Illustrated cover model; Sade; ``Survivor'' contestants.
▶ Watch Episode88. Jessica Biel, Christoph Waltz
minJessica Biel; Christoph Waltz; Josh Turner; ``Survivor'' contestants.
▶ Watch Episode89. Regis and Joy Philbin, a Top Ten List presented by Benicio Del Toro
minRegis and Joy Philbin; Elizabeth Banks; Benicio Del Toro.
▶ Watch Episode90. Jeff Bridges, Joe Wong, the Soft Pack
minActor Jeff Bridges; comic Joe Wong; the Soft Pack performs.
▶ Watch Episode91. Tracy Morgan, the Daytona 500 winner, Fanfarlo
minActor Tracy Morgan; the winner of the Daytona 500; Fanfarlo performs.
▶ Watch Episode92. Ben Kingsley, Mary J. Blige
minStupid Pet Tricks; actor Ben Kingsley; Mary J. Blige performs.
▶ Watch Episode93. Ewan McGregor, Abby Elliott, Mumford & Sons
minActor Ewan McGregor; comic Abby Elliott; Mumford & Sons perform.
▶ Watch Episode94. Scarlett Johansson, Daniel Merriweather
minActress Scarlett Johansson; Daniel Merriweather performs.
▶ Watch Episode97. Mitt Romney, Mia Wasikowska
minAuthor Mitt Romney; actress Mia Wasikowska; figure skater Evan Lysacek presents the Top Ten list.
▶ Watch Episode99. Tom Hanks, Spoon
minActor Tom Hanks, Spoon, and a Top Ten list presented by US Winter Olympic Bobsled Gold Medalists Steve Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curt Tomasevicz.
▶ Watch Episode100. Matt Damon, Danny Bhoy, Corinne Bailey Rae
minActor Matt Damon; comic Danny Bhoy; Corinne Bailey Rae performs.
▶ Watch Episode102. Julianna Margulies, Broken Bells
minActress Julianna Margulies; grocery bagging champion Kyle Perry; Broken Bells perform.
▶ Watch Episode103. Jessica Simpson, Mehmet Oz, Rod Blagojevich, Alkaline Trio
minJessica Simpson; Mehmet Oz; Rod Blagojevich; Alkaline Trio.
▶ Watch Episode105. Liev Schreiber, Jim Gaffigan, Drive-By Truckers
minActor Liev Schreiber; comic Jim Gaffigan; Drive-By Truckers perform.
▶ Watch Episode106. Jennifer Aniston, Charles Moore
minActress Jennifer Aniston; environmentalist Charles Moore.
▶ Watch Episode107. Jimmy Kimmel, Kirstie Alley
minTV host Jimmy Kimmel; actress Kirstie Alley; rapper Snoop Dogg presents the Top Ten list.
▶ Watch Episode110. Greg Kinnear, Lacey Brown, Michael Buble, Harry Smith
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode111. Ben Stiller, Jamie Oliver, Justin Bieber
minActor Ben Stiller; chef Jamie Oliver; Justin Bieber performs.
▶ Watch Episode112. Tina Fey, Bryan Cranston, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
minActress Tina Fey; actor Bryan Cranston; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform.
▶ Watch Episode113. Robin Williams, Paige Miles, Usher
minActor Robin Williams; eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Paige Miles; Usher performs.
▶ Watch Episode114. Luke Wilson, Pam Stout, Alan Jackson
minActor Luke Wilson; President of the Sandpoint Tea Party Patriots Pam Stout; Alan Jackson performs.
▶ Watch Episode115. Ricky Gervais, Turkey Callers, The Whigs
minActor Ricky Gervais; turkey callers; The Whigs perform.
▶ Watch Episode116. Sam Worthington, Mike Greenberg & Mike Golic, Patty Loveless
minActor Sam Worthington; sportscasters Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic; Patty Loveless performs.
▶ Watch Episode120. Jennifer Lopez, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, American Idol castoffs Andrew Garcia & Katie Stevens
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode124. Kelsey Grammer, Jeff Altman, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode126. Courtney Love, Michael Caine, Hole
minSinger Courtney Love; actor Michael Caine; Hole performs.
▶ Watch Episode127. Robert Downey Jr., OK Go
minActor Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 2); OK Go performs.
▶ Watch Episode128. Gwyneth Paltrow, Broadway cast of ``American Idiot''
minActress Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man 2); a performance by the Broadway cast of ``American Idiot.''
▶ Watch Episode129. David Beckham, Mike Birbiglia, Hold Steady
minProfessional soccer player David Beckham; comic Mike Birbiglia; the Hold Steady performs.
▶ Watch Episode130. Mickey Rourke, Jim Parsons, eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Siobhan Magnus
minActor Mickey Rourke (Iron Man 2); actor Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory); eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Siobhan Magnus.
▶ Watch Episode131. Russell Crowe, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
minActor Russell Crowe (Robin Hood); Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (CD, "I Learned the Hard Way") perform.
▶ Watch Episode132. Jack Hanna, Kerry Washington, Willie Nelson
minAnimal handler Jack Hanna; actress Kerry Washington; Willie Nelson performs.
▶ Watch Episode133. Brian Williams, Beth Ostrosky Stern, Court Yard Hounds
minJournalist Brian Williams; author Beth Ostrosky Stern; Court Yard Hounds perform.
▶ Watch Episode134. Amanda Peet, Nick Griffin, Wale
minActress Amanda Peet (Please Give); comic Nick Griffin; Wale (CD, "Attention Deficit") performs.
▶ Watch Episode135. Evangeline Lilly, Sam Rockwell, Aaron Kelly, Million Dollar Quartet
minActress Evangeline Lilly; actor Sam Rockwell; eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Aaron Kelly; a performance by the Broadway cast of ``Million Dollar Quartet.''
▶ Watch Episode136. Queen Latifah, Will Forte, MGMT performs, Dallas Braden presents the Top Ten List
minActress Queen Latifah; actor Will Forte; MGMT performs; Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden presents the Top Ten List.
▶ Watch Episode140. Matthew Fox, Zac Brown Band,
minMatthew Fox; Zac Brown Band; Jason Randal; Michael Lynche.
▶ Watch Episode141. Jonah Hill, Janelle Monae, John Carney, a Top Ten List presented by Miss USA Rima Fakih
minJonah Hill; Janelle Monáe; John Carney; Miss USA Rima Fakih presents the Top Ten list.
▶ Watch Episode142. Russell Brand, Johnny
minRussell Brand; Johnny Ace Palmer; Stone Temple Pilots; Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.
▶ Watch Episode143. Katherine Heigl, Steve Cohen, Band of Horses
minActress Katherine Heigl; magician Steve Cohen; Band of Horses performs.
▶ Watch Episode144. Ashton Kutcher, Larry Miller, Michael Ammar, Brooks & Dunn with Reba McEntire
minAshton Kutcher; Larry Miller; Brooks & Dunn; Michael Ammar; Reba McEntire.
▶ Watch Episode147. Don Rickles, Piedmont Bird Callers, John Prine with Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode149. Kate Hudson, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, Sarah McLachlan
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode150. Bradley Cooper, Khloe & Kourtney Kardashian, Christina Aguilera
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode156. Miley Cyrus, Rick Harrison
minActress Miley Cyrus, TV personality Rick Harrison.
▶ Watch Episode157. Jada Pinkett Smith, Larry Miller, Fred Eaglesmith
minActress Jada Pinkett Smith; comic Larry Miller; Fred Eaglesmith performs.
▶ Watch Episode159. Regis Philbin, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
minRegis Philbin (Daytime Emmy Awards), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (CD, "Backatown")
▶ Watch Episode160. Adam Sandler, Bettye LaVette
minActor Adam Sandler( Grown Ups); Bettye LaVette (CD, "Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook") performs.
▶ Watch Episode161. Kevin James, Thomas L. Friedman
minActor Kevin James (Grown Ups), journalist Thomas L. Friedman (Book, "Hot, Flat, and Crowded 2.0: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America")
▶ Watch Episode162. Jay-Z, Eminem
minJay-Z (CD, "The Blueprint 3"), Top Ten with Eminem, Jay-Z and Eminem (CD, "Recovery")
▶ Watch Episode163. Kristen Stewart, Gary Faulkner, Tokyo Police Club, Top Ten with John Isner
minGuests include actress Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Gary Faulkner (Guy who tried to hunt down Osama bin Laden), with musical geust Tokyo Police Club (CD, "Champ") and a Top Ten with John Isner (Winner of the Longest Tennis Match in History)
▶ Watch Episode164. Dolly Parton, Landon Donovan
minSinger Dolly Parton (Hallmark's Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood), Landon Donovan (USA National Soccer Team).
▶ Watch Episode165. Julianne Moore, Mike Massimino, The New Pornographers
minActress Julianne Moore (The Kids Are All Right); astronaut Mike Massimino; The New Pornographers perform (CD, "Together").
▶ Watch Episode166. Taylor Lautner, Barry Sonnenfeld
minActor Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse); director Barry Sonnenfeld.
▶ Watch Episode167. Nicolas Cage, Steel Train
minActor Nicolas Cage (The Sorcerer's Apprentice); Steel Train (CD, "Steel Train") performs.
▶ Watch Episode168. Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Alter, M.I.A.
minActress Kristin Chenoweth (Broadway's "Promises, Promises"); journalist Jonathan Alter (Book, "The Promise: President Obama, Year One"); M.I.A. (CD, "Maya") performs.
▶ Watch Episode169. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Laurie Anderson
minSummer toy demonstration; actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception); Laurie Anderson (CD, "Homeland") performs.
▶ Watch Episode170. Kyra Sedgwick, Bret Michaels, Jimmy Cliff
minActress Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer); singer Bret Michaels (CD, "Custom Built"); Jimmy Cliff (CD, "Existence") performs.
▶ Watch Episode171. Sylvester Stallone, Rob Corddry, Robyn
minActor Sylvester Stallone; actor Rob Corddry; Robyn performs.
▶ Watch Episode172. Steve Carell, Selena Gomez, Sheryl Crow
minActor Steve Carell; actress Selena Gomez; Sheryl Crow performs.
▶ Watch Episode173. Bill Murray, Alejandro Escovedo
minActor Bill Murray; Alejandro Escovedo performs.
▶ Watch Episode174. Joan Rivers, Bill Burr, Steve Winwood
minComic Joan Rivers; comic Bill Burr; Steve Winwood performs.
▶ Watch Episode175. Denis Leary, Albert Pujols, Jimmy Webb
minActor Denis Leary; MLB player Albert Pujols; Jimmy Webb performs.
▶ Watch Episode176. Luke Wilson, Kristen Schaal, Dierks Bentley
minActor Luke Wilson; actress Kristen Schaal; Dierks Bentley performs.
▶ Watch Episode177. Michael Keaton, The Flaming Lips
minActor Michael Keaton; The Flaming Lips perform.
▶ Watch Episode178. Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Interpol
minActor Paul Rudd; comic Bill Burr; Interpol performs.
▶ Watch Episode179. Will Ferrell, Nas and Damian Marley
minActor Will Ferrell (The Other Guys); Nas and Damian Marley (CD , "Distant Relatives") perform.
▶ Watch Episode180. Michael Cera, Rachel Maddow, Herbie Hancock
minActor Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World); TV show host Rachel Maddow (The Rachel Maddow Show); Herbie Hancock (CD, "The Imagine Project") performs.
▶ Watch Episode181. Julia Roberts, The Dead Weather
minActress Julia Roberts (Eat, Pray, Love); The Dead Weather (CD, "Sea of Cowards") performs.
▶ Watch Episode182. Mark Wahlberg, Cory Kahaney, VV Brown
minActor Mark Wahlberg (The Other Guys); Dock Diving Dogs; comedian Cory Kahaney; VV Brown (CD, "Traveling Like The Light") performs.
▶ Watch Episode187. Christina Applegate, Tom Dreesen, The Pretty Reckless
minDave welcomes actress Christina Applegate, comedian Tom Dreesen and The Pretty Reckless performs.
▶ Watch Episode188. Anne Heche, Ken Burns, The Specials
minDave welcomes actress Anne Heche, documentarian Ken Burns and The Specials perform.
▶ Watch Episode189. Jessica Alba, Jimmie Walker, Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses
minDave welcomes actress Jessica Alba, comic Jimmie Walker and Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses.
▶ Watch Episode208. Jim Parsons, Geoffrey Canada, Mark Ronson with Q-Tip and MNDR
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode232. Billy Bob Thornton, Mike E. Winfield, The Secret Sisters
minNo description available.
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