Seasons & episodes
S12 · E49Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop 2004-11-12
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.
S12 · E50Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver 2004-11-15
No episode summary available yet.
S12 · E51Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey 2004-11-16
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.
S12 · E52Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy 2004-11-17
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S12 · E53Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette 2004-11-18
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.""
S12 · E54Tom Brady, Damien Fahey 2004-11-19
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S12 · E55Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen 2004-11-22
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S12 · E56Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb 2004-11-23
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.
S12 · E57Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson 2004-11-24
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.""
S12 · E58Natalie Portman, John Mayer 2004-11-25
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.
S12 · E59Barack Obama, Jessica Biel 2004-11-26
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.
S12 · E60Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong 2004-11-29
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.
S12 · E61Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings 2004-11-30
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S12 · E62Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41 2004-12-01
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S12 · E63Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett 2004-12-02
""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.""
S12 · E64Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi 2004-12-03
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S12 · E65Jim Carrey, Ashanti 2004-12-13
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.""
S12 · E66Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies 2004-12-14
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S12 · E67Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice 2004-12-15
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.
S12 · E68Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot 2004-12-16
""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.
S12 · E69Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens 2004-12-17
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S12 · E70Bill Murray, Kaki King 2004-12-20
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S12 · E71Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King 2004-12-21
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S12 · E72Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen 2004-12-22
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.