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Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 released on August 23, 2004.

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S12E01 Aired August 23, 2004

Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

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.""

S12E02 Aired August 24, 2004

Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

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.""

S12E03 Aired August 25, 2004

Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

""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.

S12E04 Aired August 26, 2004

Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

S12E05 Aired August 27, 2004

Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

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.

S12E06 Aired August 30, 2004

Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

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.

S12E07 Aired August 31, 2004

Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

S12E08 Aired September 01, 2004

John McCain, Tom Russell

S12E09 Aired September 02, 2004

Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

S12E10 Aired September 03, 2004

Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

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

S12E11 Aired September 06, 2004

National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

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.""

S12E12 Aired September 07, 2004

Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

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.""

S12E13 Aired September 08, 2004

Martin Short, Alan Jackson

""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.

S12E14 Aired September 09, 2004

Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

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.""

S12E15 Aired September 10, 2004

Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

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

S12E16 Aired September 20, 2004

John Kerry, Green Day

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

S12E17 Aired September 21, 2004

Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

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.

S12E18 Aired September 22, 2004

Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

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.

S12E19 Aired September 23, 2004

Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

S12E20 Aired September 24, 2004

Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

S12E21 Aired September 27, 2004

Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

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.

S12E22 Aired September 28, 2004

John Goodman, Tom Waits

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

S12E23 Aired September 29, 2004

Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

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.

S12E24 Aired September 30, 2004

John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

S12E25 Aired October 01, 2004

Richard Gere, Jason Randal

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.

S12E26 Aired October 04, 2004

Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

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.""

S12E27 Aired October 05, 2004

Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.

S12E28 Aired October 06, 2004

Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

S12E29 Aired October 07, 2004

Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

""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.""

S12E30 Aired October 08, 2004

Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

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.

S12E31 Aired October 11, 2004

Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama

S12E32 Aired October 12, 2004

Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

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.""

S12E33 Aired October 13, 2004

Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

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?

S12E34 Aired October 14, 2004

Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

S12E35 Aired October 15, 2004

Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

""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.

S12E36 Aired October 18, 2004

Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

S12E37 Aired October 19, 2004

Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

S12E38 Aired October 20, 2004

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

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

S12E39 Aired October 21, 2004

Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

""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.

S12E40 Aired October 22, 2004

Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

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.

S12E41 Aired November 01, 2004

Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

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.""

S12E42 Aired November 03, 2004

Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton

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.

S12E43 Aired November 04, 2004

Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

""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.

S12E44 Aired November 05, 2004

Al Franken, Kristin Bell

""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.

S12E45 Aired November 08, 2004

Tom Hanks, Nelly

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.

S12E46 Aired November 09, 2004

Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

S12E47 Aired November 10, 2004

Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

S12E48 Aired November 11, 2004

Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

S12E49 Aired November 12, 2004

Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

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.

S12E50 Aired November 15, 2004

Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

S12E51 Aired November 16, 2004

Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

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.

S12E52 Aired November 17, 2004

Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

S12E53 Aired November 18, 2004

Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

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.""

S12E54 Aired November 19, 2004

Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

S12E55 Aired November 22, 2004

Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

S12E56 Aired November 23, 2004

Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

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.

S12E57 Aired November 24, 2004

Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

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.""

S12E58 Aired November 25, 2004

Natalie Portman, John Mayer

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.

S12E59 Aired November 26, 2004

Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

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.

S12E60 Aired November 29, 2004

Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

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.

S12E61 Aired November 30, 2004

Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

S12E62 Aired December 01, 2004

Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

S12E63 Aired December 02, 2004

Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

""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.""

S12E64 Aired December 03, 2004

Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

S12E65 Aired December 13, 2004

Jim Carrey, Ashanti

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.""

S12E66 Aired December 14, 2004

Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

S12E67 Aired December 15, 2004

Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

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.

S12E68 Aired December 16, 2004

Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.

S12E69 Aired December 17, 2004

Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

S12E70 Aired December 20, 2004

Bill Murray, Kaki King

S12E71 Aired December 21, 2004

Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

S12E72 Aired December 22, 2004

Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

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.

S12E73 Aired December 23, 2004

Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

S12E74 Aired January 03, 2005

Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

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.""

S12E75 Aired January 04, 2005

Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

S12E76 Aired January 05, 2005

Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

S12E77 Aired January 06, 2005

Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

S12E78 Aired January 07, 2005

Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

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.""

S12E79 Aired January 10, 2005

Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King

S12E80 Aired January 11, 2005

Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

S12E81 Aired January 12, 2005

Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

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.

S12E82 Aired January 13, 2005

Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

S12E83 Aired January 14, 2005

Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

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

S12E84 Aired January 17, 2005

Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

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.

S12E85 Aired January 18, 2005

Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

S12E86 Aired January 19, 2005

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

S12E87 Aired January 20, 2005

Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

""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.""

S12E88 Aired January 21, 2005

Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

""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.

S12E89 Aired January 31, 2005

Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

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.""

S12E90 Aired February 01, 2005

Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

S12E91 Aired February 02, 2005

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

S12E92 Aired February 03, 2005

Elton John, Eva Mendes

S12E93 Aired February 04, 2005

Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

S12E94 Aired February 07, 2005

Will Smith, Tom Brady

S12E95 Aired February 08, 2005

Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Down performs ""Let Me Go.""

S12E96 Aired February 09, 2005

David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

S12E97 Aired February 10, 2005

Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

S12E98 Aired February 11, 2005

Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

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.

S12E99 Aired February 14, 2005

Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

S12E100 Aired February 15, 2005

Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

S12E101 Aired February 16, 2005

Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

S12E102 Aired February 17, 2005

Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

S12E103 Aired February 18, 2005

Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

S12E104 Aired February 21, 2005

Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

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).

S12E105 Aired February 22, 2005

Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon

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.""

S12E106 Aired February 23, 2005

Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

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.

S12E107 Aired February 24, 2005

John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon

S12E108 Aired February 25, 2005

Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

""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.

S12E109 Aired February 28, 2005

The Rock, Solomon Burke

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.

S12E110 Aired March 01, 2005

Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

""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.

S12E111 Aired March 02, 2005

Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

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.

S12E112 Aired March 03, 2005

Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

S12E113 Aired March 04, 2005

Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.

S12E114 Aired March 14, 2005

Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

S12E115 Aired March 15, 2005

Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

S12E116 Aired March 16, 2005

Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

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.

S12E117 Aired March 21, 2005

Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

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.

S12E118 Aired March 22, 2005

Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age

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.""

S12E119 Aired March 23, 2005

P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

""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.

S12E120 Aired March 28, 2005

Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

S12E121 Aired March 29, 2005

Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

S12E122 Aired March 30, 2005

Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

S12E123 Aired March 31, 2005

Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

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.

S12E124 Aired April 01, 2005

Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen

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.

S12E125 Aired April 05, 2005

Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

S12E126 Aired April 06, 2005

Show #2345

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.""

S12E127 Aired April 11, 2005

Show #2346

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.""

S12E128 Aired April 12, 2005

Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

S12E129 Aired April 13, 2005

David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

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.

S12E130 Aired April 14, 2005

Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey

S12E131 Aired April 15, 2005

Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

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.

S12E132 Aired April 25, 2005

Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

S12E133 Aired April 26, 2005

Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

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.

S12E134 Aired April 27, 2005

Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem

S12E135 Aired April 28, 2005

Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

S12E136 Aired April 29, 2005

Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

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.

S12E137 Aired May 02, 2005

Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

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.

S12E138 Aired May 03, 2005

Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

S12E139 Aired May 04, 2005

Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

S12E140 Aired May 05, 2005

Luke Wilson, Kasabian

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.""

S12E141 Aired May 06, 2005

Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan

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.

S12E142 Aired May 09, 2005

Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

S12E143 Aired May 10, 2005

Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

S12E144 Aired May 11, 2005

Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

S12E145 Aired May 12, 2005

Billy Crystal, Garbage

S12E146 Aired May 13, 2005

Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

S12E147 Aired May 16, 2005

Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

S12E148 Aired May 17, 2005

Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

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

S12E149 Aired May 18, 2005

Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan

S12E150 Aired May 19, 2005

Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

S12E151 Aired May 20, 2005

David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

S12E152 Aired May 23, 2005

Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

S12E153 Aired May 24, 2005

Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

S12E154 Aired May 25, 2005

Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

S12E155 Aired June 06, 2005

Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

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

S12E157 Aired June 08, 2005

Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

S12E158 Aired June 09, 2005

Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

S12E159 Aired June 10, 2005

Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

S12E160 Aired June 13, 2005

Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

S12E161 Aired June 14, 2005

Show #2380

Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

S12E162 Aired June 15, 2005

Show #2381

Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

S12E163 Aired June 16, 2005

Show #2382

BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

S12E164 Aired June 17, 2005

Show #2383

Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

S12E165 Aired June 20, 2005

Show #2384

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

S12E166 Aired June 21, 2005

Show #2385

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

S12E167 Aired June 22, 2005

Show #2386

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

S12E168 Aired June 23, 2005

Show #2387

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

S12E169 Aired June 24, 2005

Show #2388

Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.

S12E170 Aired June 27, 2005

Show #2389

Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

S12E171 Aired June 28, 2005

Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

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

S12E172 Aired June 29, 2005

Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

S12E173 Aired June 30, 2005

Jennifer Connelly/Eels

Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

S12E174 Aired July 01, 2005

Episode #12.174

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

S12E175 Aired July 18, 2005

Show #2394

S12E176 Aired July 19, 2005

Show #2395

S12E177 Aired July 20, 2005

Show #2396

S12E178 Aired July 21, 2005

Show #2397

S12E179 Aired July 22, 2005

Show #2398

S12E180 Aired July 25, 2005

John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

S12E181 Aired July 26, 2005

Show #2400

S12E182 Aired July 27, 2005

Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

S12E183 Aired July 28, 2005

Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

S12E184 Aired July 29, 2005

Show #2403

S12E185 Aired August 01, 2005

Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

S12E186 Aired August 02, 2005

Show #2405

S12E187 Aired August 03, 2005

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S12E188 Aired August 04, 2005

Show #2407

S12E189 Aired August 05, 2005

Show #2408

S12E190 Aired August 08, 2005

Show #2409

S12E191 Aired August 09, 2005

Show #2410

S12E192 Aired August 10, 2005

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S12E193 Aired August 11, 2005

Show #2412

S12E194 Aired August 12, 2005

Show #2413