Season 11 Breakdown

Normal Episodes: 189
TV Specials: 0
TV Movies: 0

Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 (2003-2004)

Late Show with David Letterman Al Franken, Grant Paulsen 11x01 Al Franken, Grant Paulsen
Dave chats with Stephanie about a (supposed) incident that occurred over the weekend; Alan makes a suggestive offer to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao; Al Franken promotes his new ...
Sep. 01, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon 11x02 Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, ""Molly's Chambers.""
Sep. 02, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell 11x03 Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell
Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious military career.
Sep. 03, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown 11x04 Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown
""CBS Mailbag,"" including Stephanie dressed as Batman, ""CBS Vice President of Late Night Programming Vinnie Favale,"" and ""George W. Bush"" (Gerard).
Sep. 04, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot 11x05 Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot
Paul's ""Stump the Band"" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.
Sep. 05, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon* 11x06 Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*
Dave welcomes 2003 U.S. Open Men's Tennis Champion Andy Roddick and actor Jack Black. Dave remembers the late Warren Zevon with the Show #1895 tape of Warren singing ""Mutineer"" on ...
Sep. 08, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott 11x07 Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott
Rick Derringer sits in with the band; a woman from Staten Island participates in ""May We See Your Digital Photos, Please?""; Chris Elliott comments on current events.
Sep. 09, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes 11x08 Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes
An opera singer performs in the hallway; the recently deceased Charles Bronson declares his candidacy for Governor of California; Dave and Sharon Stone make out.
Sep. 10, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Regis Philbin, Seal 11x09 Regis Philbin, Seal
Steph/Monty dresses up as Don Mattingly for CBS Mailbag; she closes the segment by playing catch with Dave.
Sep. 11, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel 11x10 Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel
Dave has a major announcement to make; Cuba Gooding, Jr. promotes The Fighting Temptations; Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sing ""America"" and ""The Boxer.""
Sep. 12, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Dr. Phil, David Bowie 11x11 Dr. Phil, David Bowie
Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap presents the Top Ten List; Dave tells the story of his weekend encounter with a bear at his house in Montana; Dr. Phil gives Dave some parenting tip ...
Sep. 22, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello 11x12 Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello
Ben Stiller talks about his new movie, Duplex; Elvis Costello performs a song from his new CD, North.
Sep. 23, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman The Rock, Lynne Cheney 11x13 The Rock, Lynne Cheney
Cold opening: The Rock shows Lynne Cheney how to apply a ""chicken wing"" to Paul; New York Giants kicker Matt Bryant attempts rooftop field goals across 53rd Street.
Sep. 24, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner 11x14 Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner
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Sep. 25, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast 11x15 Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast
Stephanie is Peter Pan for ""CBS Mailbag;"" ""Joey Pants"" promotes ""The Handler;"" Kevin Nealon; Outkast sings ""Hey Ya.""
Sep. 26, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic 11x16 Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic
Paul asks ""Survivor 7"" castaway Ryan ""Skinny"" Shoulders (who is wearing a Rage Against The Machine t-shirt) if he digs Audioslave; Denzel Washington promotes Out of Time; The New ...
Sep. 29, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido 11x17 Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido
It's time for ""How Many Guys in Gorilla Suits Can Fit Into a Eyeglass Store?"" Quote Dave: ""I was going to buy a pair of eyeglasses, but the optical store was full of gorillas."" ...
Sep. 30, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Tim Robbins, Sting 11x18 Tim Robbins, Sting
The latest role call reveals that Michele O'Callaghan's five-month-old daughter (named ""Zoogie"") picks Dave's ties; Dave and Paul are dumbfounded by a pitching machine in a new game ...
Oct. 01, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M. 11x19 Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.
Steph/Monty dresses as a letter carrier for ""Know Your Current Events;"" R.E.M. performs ""Bad Day.""
Oct. 02, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers 11x20 Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers
During CBS Mailbag, Alan dresses up as Saddam Hussein for his new hidden-camera show ""Goof'd!"" and gets beat up by several people on the street. Later, Robin Williams comments on ...
Oct. 03, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright 11x21 Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright
Jessica Simpson mentions that she was on Oprah recently, much to Dave's chagrin; fill-in bandleader Todd Rundgren sings ""Hello It's Me;"" Pat Farmer drops 20,000 ping-pong balls from ...
Oct. 06, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming 11x22 Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming
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Oct. 07, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton 11x23 Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton
Dave calls ousted California governor Gray Davis ""a wanker;"" Gary Coleman presents the Top Ten via satellite, then falls asleep; Tom Dressen talks baseball.
Oct. 08, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman George Clooney, Merle Haggard 11x24 George Clooney, Merle Haggard
A man from Charlotte, North Carolina plays ""Know Your 2003 Boston Red Sox;"" ten Hooters Girls present the Top Ten; George Clooney plugs Intolerable Cruelty.
Oct. 09, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Charlie Sheen, John Mayer 11x25 Charlie Sheen, John Mayer
During CBS Mailbag, Alan has an awkward reunion with the first girl that ever kissed him, and ""Ah-nuld"" (Gerard) has an enlightened conversation with Dave. Later, Charlie Sheen promotes ...
Oct. 10, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Halle Berry, Lance Armstrong 11x26 Halle Berry, Lance Armstrong
Pat Farmer and an army of stagehands throws a special form of confetti off the roof of the theater; Steph/Monty tells ""Survivor 7"" loser Burton Roberts an alleged story about a woodpecker ...
Oct. 13, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman John Cusack, Scott Dixon, Hot Hot Heat 11x27 John Cusack, Scott Dixon, Hot Hot Heat
For the first time in several years, famed saxophonist David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave announces he's going to rehab, then demands to have some Dunkin' Donuts; John Cusack ...
Oct. 14, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Katie Holmes, Brian Greene, Jonny Lang 11x28 Katie Holmes, Brian Greene, Jonny Lang
Dave congratulates Conan O'Brien on his newborn daughter; ten weightlifters present the Top Ten; noted physics professor Brian Greene tries to explain the mysteries of the universe ...
Oct. 15, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver 11x29 Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver
Ten US Soldiers in Iraq present the Top Ten via satellite; Dustin Hoffman plugs ""The Runaway Jury,"" British chef Jamie Oliver cooks some scallops.
Oct. 16, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Darrell Hammond, Radiohead 11x30 Darrell Hammond, Radiohead
For CBS Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up as a soccer player and kicks balls (poorly) into the audience. Later, Radiohead performs ""2+2=5.""
Oct. 17, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Kiefer Sutherland, Emmylou Harris 11x31 Kiefer Sutherland, Emmylou Harris
Paul sneezes during the monologue; the band area is remodeled; Biff makes his annual report from the World Series; a 1,030-pound pumpkin explodes (via SFX) outside.
Oct. 27, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Courteney Cox, Doris Roberts 11x32 Courteney Cox, Doris Roberts
Dave announces that he's been transferred to Chesterton, Indiana; on tonight's ""Meet the Governor,"" a young Ah-nuld ogles an exotic dancer; Courtney Cox Arquette almost sings TLC's ...
Oct. 28, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Keanu Reeves, Sue Johanson 11x33 Keanu Reeves, Sue Johanson
Steph/Monty dresses up as an elf on a rare Wednesday CBS Mailbag; during Mailbag, Rupert takes part in his yearly tradition of watching the coleslaw change colors; Dave is so fascinated ...
Oct. 29, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Eric McCormack, Dante Hall 11x34 Eric McCormack, Dante Hall
The Slapinski Brothers, world-class jugglers, interrupt the monologue; Dave points out that Rupert was on last night's episode of ""Ed""; Dante Hall of the Kansas City Chiefs catches ...
Oct. 30, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Pamela Anderson, Amanda Lollar, Bubba Sparxx 11x35 Pamela Anderson, Amanda Lollar, Bubba Sparxx
Amongst this year's ""New Halloween Costumes"": a George Foreman grill, the button on the remote control that you never use, and the ""Queer Eye"" fab five. Also, Rosie Perez delivers ...
Oct. 31, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Ashley Judd, Richard Belzer, Sarah McLachlan 11x36 Ashley Judd, Richard Belzer, Sarah McLachlan
The 2003 NYC Marathon winners make their annual run through the studio; eliminated ""Survivor 7"" hopefuls Shawn Cohen (who was voted out) and Osten Taylor (the guy who quit the game) ...
Nov. 03, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Regis Philbin, Amy Brenneman 11x37 Regis Philbin, Amy Brenneman
Dave gives a recap of the events leading up to -- and including -- the birth yesterday of son Harry Joseph Letterman; ""Indian Larry"" performs motorcycle stunts on 53rd Street; Regis ...
Nov. 04, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Will Ferrell, Jack McKeon, Lyle Lovett 11x38 Will Ferrell, Jack McKeon, Lyle Lovett
During Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up a police officer, while Dave tries to make some sense out of ""Liza Minnelli"" (Gerard in fishnet stockings). Later, it is revealed that the winner ...
Nov. 05, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Howard Stern, Iggy Pop with Sum 41 11x39 Howard Stern, Iggy Pop with Sum 41
Amongst the ""New Catalogs"": Harry & David Pre-Owned Fruit, Victoria's Secret for Monkeys, and special edition of California Style in which all the models have been groped by Arnold ...
Nov. 06, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Lauren Graham, Paul Tracey, Wyclef Jean 11x40 Lauren Graham, Paul Tracey, Wyclef Jean
An elf named Perry helps out during ""Know Your Current Events""; Bert and Ernie (of ""Sesame Street"" fame) diss Dave; Lauren Graham talks about a recent parking ticket.
Nov. 07, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Norm MacDonald, Jack Hannah 11x41 Norm MacDonald, Jack Hannah
Dave announces that Oprah gave him a gift on behalf of the new baby, only to realize that it was delivered by somebody with the same name; throughout the night, weightlifter Willie ...
Nov. 10, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Madonna, Chris Elliot 11x42 Madonna, Chris Elliot
Cold Opening: Dave compliments Madonna's latest children's book: ""I like the picture of the monkey."" Also, Chris Elliott introduces Dave's son Harry, who says his first words: "" ...
Nov. 11, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Tom Brokaw, Dolly Parton 11x43 Tom Brokaw, Dolly Parton
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Nov. 12, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Russell Crowe, Pink 11x44 Russell Crowe, Pink
A sheep herder walks into the theater with his flock along side him; Pink sings ""Trouble.""
Nov. 13, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Jessica Lynch, Shelby Lynne 11x45 Jessica Lynch, Shelby Lynne
During ""Know Your Current Events,"" a visiting audience member from Liverpool, England is quizzed on his knowledge of Prince Charles. Later, potential Minnesota gubernatorial candidate ...
Nov. 14, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Stupid Pet Tricks, Cate Blanchett 11x46 Stupid Pet Tricks, Cate Blanchett
As part of his legendary ""fashion show"" gag, Dave models the lining of his sportcoat; Dave tells a story involving a mother and two sons trying to hitch a taxi this morning; a timeline ...
Nov. 17, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Dakota Fanning, Rocco DiSpirito, Cast of Wicked 11x47 Dakota Fanning, Rocco DiSpirito, Cast of Wicked
An arm-wresting challenge is held at Hello Deli; child actress Dakota Fanning plugs ""The Cat in the Hat.""
Nov. 18, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Alec Baldwin, Freddy Adu, Cyndi Lauper 11x48 Alec Baldwin, Freddy Adu, Cyndi Lauper
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Nov. 19, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Wesley Clark 11x49 Wesley Clark
Ashrita ""Mr. Versatility"" Furman balances beer glasses on his chin on 53rd St.; eleven Playboy Playmates present the Top Ten; Dave grills General Wesley Clark about his dismissal ...
Nov. 20, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Robert Downey Jr., Joss Stone 11x50 Robert Downey Jr., Joss Stone
Dave and Paul play ""Potatoes or Gavin MacLeod?""; Dave openly wishes that Paris Hilton had not cancelled her appearance on the show next week; Robert Downey Jr. makes his first appearance ...
Nov. 21, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Paul Newman, Clay Aiken 11x51 Paul Newman, Clay Aiken
Biff spends a day on the campaign trail with Howard Dean; Gerard stands in for unavailable Survivor loser Rupert Boneham; Paul Newman discusses all things auto racing; Clay Aiken sings ...
Nov. 24, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Tom Ridge, Puddle of Mudd 11x52 Tom Ridge, Puddle of Mudd
Cold Opening: Tom Ridge finks on Michael Jackson. Also, Dave has yet another rant about Paris Hilton, claiming that she won't be on because a ""no-good weasel, beady-eyed putz publicist"" ...
Nov. 25, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Mike Myers, Jay-Z 11x53 Mike Myers, Jay-Z
During Mailbag, Harold Larkin tries a new product, then, in honor of Thanksgiving, starts bleeding gravy; Mike Myers plugs The Cat in the Hat.
Nov. 26, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Tom Arnold, Moby 11x54 Tom Arnold, Moby
Dorothy (live via satellite) brags about her five grandkids, ranging between 32 years and one month in age, and again stumps Dave with her apple and pecan Thanksgiving pies; Bill Delace ...
Nov. 27, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Jessica Alba, Wendy Liebman, The Rapture 11x55 Jessica Alba, Wendy Liebman, The Rapture
Felecia makes fun of Donny Osmond during ""Stump The Band;"" former ""Dark Angel"" star Jessica Alba plugs Honey; The Rapture performs ""House of Jealous Lovers.""
Nov. 28, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Matt Damon, Jack Johnson and G. Love 11x56 Matt Damon, Jack Johnson and G. Love
Rupert is almost omnipresent in the first half of the show, presenting footage of his trip to the Meadowlands for last week's Jets-Titans game, then chats with ousted Survivor Christa ...
Dec. 08, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Danny DeVito, Tim Russert 11x57 Danny DeVito, Tim Russert
Dave mentions that his son likes to suck his nose; Biff & staff decorate taxi cabs for Christmas; Danny DeVito plugs Big Fish.
Dec. 09, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Amanda Peet, Barry Sonnenfeld 11x58 Amanda Peet, Barry Sonnenfeld
During Mailbag, the voices in Alan's head result in the horrific demise of his precious ceramic figure collection. Also, upon reading an article in Time about Oprah's refusal to have ...
Dec. 10, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Kirsten Dunst, Rod Stewart 11x59 Kirsten Dunst, Rod Stewart
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Dec. 11, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Julia Roberts, Alkaline Trio 11x60 Julia Roberts, Alkaline Trio
Dave announces that he's been invited to appear on Oprah (at long, long last), while Julia Roberts interrogates Dave for his inability to marry the mother of his child.
Dec. 12, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Liv Tyler, John Witherspoon, Alicia Keys 11x61 Liv Tyler, John Witherspoon, Alicia Keys
It's a Late Show mini-reunion as former Broadway merchants Mujibur, Sirajul, and Joe G. join Rupert in decorating the Late Show Christmas Tree. Also, Dave comments on Saddam's capture, ...
Dec. 15, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine 11x62 Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine
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Dec. 16, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Neve Campbell, Wellwater Conspiracy 11x63 Neve Campbell, Wellwater Conspiracy
During Mailbag, Dave tries to make sense out of ""Saddam Hussein"" (Gerard), while a reindeer takes a dump onstage. Also, Neve Campbell promotes the upcoming Robert Altman film ""The ...
Dec. 17, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Bonnie Hunt, Dave Matthews 11x64 Bonnie Hunt, Dave Matthews
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Dec. 18, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Charlize Theron, Dave Matthews 11x65 Charlize Theron, Dave Matthews
During ""Audience Show & Tell,"" a man recites the names of all 50 states in alphabetical order in just fifteen seconds. Also, Golden Globe nominee Charlize Theron promotes ""Monst ...
Dec. 19, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Steve Martin, Shannon Eis 11x66 Steve Martin, Shannon Eis
Dave mentions some strange advice his mother gave him about Harry: ""Well, David, I think it would be nice if one day he joined a gang."" Also, ""The Kalter Brothers"" sing ""The Little ...
Dec. 22, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Renee Zellweger, Darlene Love 11x67 Renee Zellweger, Darlene Love
It's the annual ""Holiday Night"" on the Late Show: Paul does his impersonation of Cher singing ""O Holy Night;"" Jay Thomas successfully dethrones the objects on top of the Late Show ...
Dec. 23, 2003
Late Show with David Letterman Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Adams 11x68 Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Adams
Dave brings out Biff and thanks him, Paul, the USO and a variety of soldiers for making the Christmas Eve trip to Baghdad possible; in the premiere edition of ""Will It Explode?"" Pat ...
Jan. 05, 2004
Late Show with David Letterman Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Paolini 11x69 Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Paolini
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Jan. 06, 2004
Late Show with David Letterman Eddie Griffin, Marv Albert 11x70 Eddie Griffin, Marv Albert
Dave celebrate's Steph/Monty's birthday with a cake that reads ""Happy Birthday Tammi!"" Also, recent baseball Hall of Fame inductees Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley present the Top ...
Jan. 07, 2004
Late Show with David Letterman Nathan Lane, Ruben Studdard 11x71 Nathan Lane, Ruben Studdard
During his interview with Nathan Lane, Dave suggests to Paul that they should perform together in the musical ""The Producers."" Also, Ruben Stoddard performs ""Sorry 2004.""
Jan. 08, 2004
Late Show with David Letterman Billy Bob Thornton 11x72 Billy Bob Thornton
It's time for another round of ""Stump the Band,"" and as usual Paul does his Carnac schtick; ten interns present the Top Ten; Billy Bob Thornton describes his short-lived tenure as ...
Jan. 09, 2004
Late Show with David Letterman Patricia Heaton, Kate Bosworth 11x73 Patricia Heaton, Kate Bosworth
Dave goes on a rant about Jay Leno's appearance on CBS' ""People's Choice Awards"" home site, while Dick Gephardt presents the Top Ten.
Jan. 12, 2004
Late Show with David Letterman Jeff Daniels, Isaiah Thomas, The Shins 11x74 Jeff Daniels, Isaiah Thomas, The Shins
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Jan. 13, 2004
Late Show with David Letterman Bette Midler, Howie Day 11x75 Bette Midler, Howie Day
Mailbag: Alan gets clobbered by an angry Irishman, George Clarke takes a shower with former basketball star Manute Bol, and Steph/Monty gives heart surgery fun facts. Also, Howie Day ...
Jan. 14, 2004

Season 11 Characters

Himself - Host played by David Letterman
Herself - Guest played by Dakota Fanning
Himself - Guest played by Rocco DiSpirito
Elphaba played by Idina Menzel
Himself - Musical Director played by Paul Shaffer
Himself - Announcer voiced by Alan Kalter
Himself - Late Show Arm Wrestling Championship Contestant played by John Brzenk
Himself - Late Show Arm Wrestling Championship Host played by Rupert Jee
Himself - World Arm Wrestling Federation Head Referee played by Leonard Harkless (II)

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