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S12 · E1Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead 2004-08-23

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.""

S12 · E2Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson 2004-08-24

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.""

S12 · E3Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave 2004-08-25

""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.

S12 · E4Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw 2004-08-26

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S12 · E5Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan 2004-08-27

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.

S12 · E6Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J 2004-08-30

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.

S12 · E7Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks 2004-08-31

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S12 · E8John McCain, Tom Russell 2004-09-01

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S12 · E9Tim Russert, Snow Patrol 2004-09-02

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S12 · E10Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo 2004-09-03

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

S12 · E11National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane 2004-09-06

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.""

S12 · E12Regis Philbin, Hoobastank 2004-09-07

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.""

S12 · E13Martin Short, Alan Jackson 2004-09-08

""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.

S12 · E14Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne 2004-09-09

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.""

S12 · E15Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston 2004-09-10

Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.

S12 · E16John Kerry, Green Day 2004-09-20

Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""

S12 · E17Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise 2004-09-21

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.

S12 · E18Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello 2004-09-22

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.

S12 · E19Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def 2004-09-23

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S12 · E20Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen 2004-09-24

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S12 · E21Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna 2004-09-27

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.

S12 · E22John Goodman, Tom Waits 2004-09-28

Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""

S12 · E23Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot 2004-09-29

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.

S12 · E24John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam 2004-09-30

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