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Late Show with David Letterman Season 18 released on January 3, 2011.

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S18E01 Aired January 03, 2011

Brian Williams, Paula Abdul

S18E02 Aired January 04, 2011

Tim McGraw, Shaquille O'Neal, Keri Hilson

S18E03 Aired January 05, 2011

Jennifer Connelly, Dr. Oz, Justin Townes Earle

S18E04 Aired January 06, 2011

Seth Rogen, Beau Garrett, the Walkmen

S18E05 Aired January 07, 2011

Regis Philbin, Hannibal Buress, No Age

S18E06 Aired January 10, 2011

Bill Cosby, a Top Ten List presented by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, the Black Keys

S18E07 Aired January 11, 2011

Vince Vaughn, Mike Wolfe & Frank Fritz, Cage the Elephant

S18E08 Aired January 12, 2011

Kevin James, Olivia Munn, The Low Anthem

S18E09 Aired January 13, 2011

Kelsey Grammer, Amar'e Stoudemire, Gregg Allman

S18E10 Aired January 14, 2011

Joan Rivers, Jeff Caldwell, Wintersleep

S18E11 Aired January 17, 2011

Jack Hanna, Steven Tyler

S18E12 Aired January 18, 2011

Betty White, Kim & Kourtney Kardashian, the Script

S18E13 Aired January 19, 2011

Martin Short, Greta Gerwig, Darius Rucker

S18E14 Aired January 20, 2011

Kaley Cuoco, Piers Morgan, Wanda Jackson, Miss Arkansas, Alyse Eady

S18E15 Aired January 21, 2011

Nathan Lane, Mike Palascak, Esperanza Spalding

S18E16 Aired January 31, 2011

Justin Bieber, Pauley Perrette, Best Coast

S18E17 Aired February 01, 2011

Matthew Perry, Chris Elliott, Top Ten with Mitt Romney, the National

S18E18 Aired February 02, 2011

Kate Walsh, Jim Gaffigan, Boxer Rebellion

S18E19 Aired February 03, 2011

Howard Stern, Naughty By Nature

S18E20 Aired February 04, 2011

Martha Stewart, Top Ten with Justin Bieber, Robert Plant

S18E21 Aired February 07, 2011

Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers, Martin Lawrence, Steel Magnolia

S18E22 Aired February 08, 2011

Adam Sandler, Chris Colfer, Gang of Four

S18E23 Aired February 09, 2011

Anderson Cooper, Elton John

S18E24 Aired February 10, 2011

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Judah Friedlander, Bryan Ferry

S18E25 Aired February 11, 2011

Ed Helms, Ted Alexandro, Steel Magnolia

S18E26 Aired February 14, 2011

S.I. Swimsuit Cover Reveal & Top 10, Tom Brokaw, Theophilus London

Tom Brokaw, a Top Ten List presented by 10 "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit models, Theophilus London

S18E27 Aired February 15, 2011

Forest Whitaker, S.I. Swimsuit Cover Model Irina, Josh Groban, Top Ten with Joy Philbin

S18E28 Aired February 16, 2011

Bill Hader, Grocery Bagging Champ Krystal, Amos Lee

S18E29 Aired February 17, 2011

Paris Hilton, Nathan Fillion, Scissor Sisters

S18E30 Aired February 18, 2011

David Spade, Andy Kindler, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real

S18E31 Aired February 21, 2011

Donald Rumsfeld, Cobie Smulders

S18E32 Aired February 22, 2011

Amy Poehler, Jean Chu and Dusty the Cat, Deerhunter

S18E33 Aired February 23, 2011

Rainn Wilson, Hank Aaron

S18E34 Aired February 24, 2011

Senator Rand Paul, Bright Eyes

S18E35 Aired February 25, 2011

Matthew Morrison, Jeff Altman, Jessica Lea Mayfield

S18E36 Aired February 28, 2011

Brian Williams, Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Zac Brown Band

S18E37 Aired March 01, 2011

Amanda Seyfried, B.J. Novak

S18E38 Aired March 02, 2011

Donald Trump, Vanessa Hudgens, Oh Land

S18E39 Aired March 03, 2011

Robin Williams, Judy Greer

S18E40 Aired March 14, 2011

Charles Barkley, Sarah Vowell, Cold War Kids

S18E41 Aired March 15, 2011

Bradley Cooper, Mindy Kaling, Bob Geldof

S18E42 Aired March 16, 2011

Steve Martin, Selena Gomez

S18E43 Aired March 21, 2011

Dana Carvey, Dr. Michio Kaku, British Sea Power

S18E44 Aired March 22, 2011

Katie Couric, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

S18E45 Aired March 23, 2011

Ben Stiller, Dario Franchitti, The Strokes

S18E46 Aired March 28, 2011

"Jungle" Jack Hanna, Danny McBride

S18E47 Aired March 29, 2011

Regis Philbin, Snoop Dogg

S18E48 Aired March 30, 2011

Norm Macdonald, CC Sabathia, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones and Wynton Marsalis

S18E49 Aired March 31, 2011

Chris Rock, Ellen Page, Funeral Party

S18E50 Aired April 01, 2011

James Franco, Royal Bangs

S18E51 Aired April 05, 2011

Jennifer Garner, Jamie Oliver, Robbie Robertson

S18E52 Aired April 06, 2011

Don Rickles, Eva Longoria

S18E53 Aired April 11, 2011

Alec Baldwin, Wiz Khalifa

S18E54 Aired April 12, 2011

Ricky Gervais, Top Ten with Katie Holmes, Foo Fighters

S18E55 Aired April 13, 2011

Courteney Cox, Aziz Ansari, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas

S18E56 Aired April 14, 2011

Seth Meyers, Carmelo Anthony, TV on the Radio

S18E57 Aired April 15, 2011

Tina Fey, Tommy Johnagin, The Gaslight Anthem

S18E58 Aired April 25, 2011

Bill Maher, Cote de Pablo, Lupe Fiasco

S18E59 Aired April 26, 2011

Will Ferrell, The Twilight Singers

S18E60 Aired April 27, 2011

Kate Hudson, Rich Eisen, Emmylou Harris

S18E61 Aired April 28, 2011

Dr. Phil McGraw, Chris Hemsworth, Broadway musical "Catch Me If You Can"

S18E62 Aired April 29, 2011

John Krasinski, Brian Kiley, Steve Earle

S18E63 Aired May 02, 2011

Brian Williams, Rex Ryan

S18E64 Aired May 03, 2011

Caroline Kennedy, Ty Burrell

S18E65 Aired May 04, 2011

Betty White, Rick Harrison, Morning Teleportation

Dave welcomes actress Betty White, reality-TV star Rick Harrison and Morning Teleportation performs.

S18E66 Aired May 05, 2011

Jodie Foster, Tom Dreesen, Neon Trees

Jodie Foster, Tom Dreesen, Neon Trees

S18E67 Aired May 06, 2011

Bill Murray, ''The Human Fuse'' Brian Miser, Brother

Bill Murray, "The Human Fuse" Brian Miser, Brother

S18E68 Aired May 09, 2011

Albert Brooks, Kristen Wiig

S18E69 Aired May 10, 2011

Mark Harmon, Chris Morgan, Hugo

S18E71 Aired May 12, 2011

Stupid human tricks, Jim Parsons, Manchester Orchestra

S18E72 Aired May 13, 2011

Joan Rivers, Nick Griffin, Okkervil River

Dave welcomes comedian Joan Rivers, comic Nick Griffin and Okkervil River performs.

S18E73 Aired May 16, 2011

Julianna Margulies, Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by Christina Aguilera, White Lies

Dave welcomes actress Julianna Margulies from CBS's "The Good Wife," talk show host Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by singer Christina Aguilera and White Lies perform.

S18E74 Aired May 17, 2011

Martin Short, Melissa McCarthy, Tinie Tempah

Dave welcomes actor Martin Short, actress Melissa McCarthy from CBS's "Mike & Molly" and Tinie Tempah performs.

S18E75 Aired May 18, 2011

Keith Olbermann, Julie Bowen, Ben Harper

Dave welcomes TV host Keith Olbermann, actress Julie Bowen and Ben Harper performs.

S18E76 Aired May 19, 2011

Kelly Ripa, Jennifer Lawrence, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Dave welcomes Kelly Ripa, X-Men's Jennifer Lawrence and the cast of the Broadway's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Plus: What Would Chris Rock Do?

S18E77 Aired May 20, 2011

Tracy Morgan, Jake Johannsen, The Airborne Toxic Event

Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, comic Jake Johannsen and The Airborne Toxic Event performs.

S18E78 Aired May 23, 2011

Lady Gaga, Eric Stonestreet, The Vaccines

Dave welcomes musician Lady Gaga, actor Eric Stonestreet and the Vaccines perform.

S18E79 Aired May 24, 2011

Ewan McGregor, Scott Pelley, Brad Paisley

Dave welcomes actor Ewan McGregor, CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley and Brad Paisley performs.

S18E80 Aired May 25, 2011

Piedmont Bird Callers, Kevin Bacon, Augustana

Dave welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Piedmont Bird Callers perform, a top ten list presented by U S Armed Forces personnel and Augustana performs.

S18E81 Aired May 26, 2011

Ray Romano, Reese Waters, Arctic Monkeys

Dave welcomes Actor Ray Romano, comedian Reese Waters and Arctic Monkeys perform.

S18E82 Aired June 06, 2011

Meredith Vieira, Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, Drum Solo Week kicks off with Anton Fig

S18E83 Aired June 07, 2011

Kyle Chandler, Kathy Griffin, Sheila E.

S18E84 Aired June 08, 2011

Jon Cryer, Rachel Maddow, Roy Haynes

Dave welcomes actor Jon Cryer from CBS' "Two and a Half Men," journalist Rachel Maddow and drummer Roy Haynes performs.

S18E85 Aired June 09, 2011

Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, Neil Peart

Dave welcomes actor Neil Patrick Harris of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," comic Mike Birbiglia and drummer Neil Peart performs.

S18E86 Aired June 13, 2011

Adm. Michael Mullen, Top Ten by Betty White, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

Dave welcomes Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, A top-ten List presented by Betty White and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears perform.

S18E87 Aired June 14, 2011

Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and the cast of the Broadway musical Anything Goes

Dave welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and a performance from the cast of the Broadway musical "Anything Goes."

S18E88 Aired June 15, 2011

Jim Carrey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Todd Rundgren

Dave welcomes actor Jim Carrey, actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and a Top Ten list presented by the 2011 NBA Champions, The Dallas Mavericks.

S18E89 Aired June 16, 2011

Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, Jennifer Hudson

Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton and Jennifer Hudson performs.

S18E90 Aired June 20, 2011

Cameron Diaz, Eddie Vedder

S18E91 Aired June 21, 2011

Jason Bateman, Amy Sedaris, Top Ten by Keith Olbermann, Drive-By Truckers

Dave welcomes actor Jason Bateman, actress Amy Sedaris, musical guests Drive-By Truckers and a "Top Ten" List presented by Keith Olbermann.

S18E92 Aired June 22, 2011

Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, Beady Eye

Dave welcomes actor Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, musical guests Beady Eye and a "Top Ten" list presented by musician Justin Bieber.

S18E93 Aired June 23, 2011

Jason Segel, horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, Noah and the Whale

Dave welcomes actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," horse whisperer Buck Brannaman and musical guests Noah and the Whale.

S18E94 Aired June 27, 2011

Shia LaBeouf, Bert Kreischer, Dawes

Dave welcomes actor Shia LaBeouf, comedian/reality series star Bert Kreischer and musical guest Dawes. TV legend Henry Winkler joins Dave and Paul as celebrity judge for "Is This Anything?"

S18E95 Aired June 28, 2011

Tom Hanks, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys

Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest Sleepy Man Banjo Boys.

S18E96 Aired June 29, 2011

Patrick Dempsey, Erica Hill, Marty Stuart

Dave welcomes actor Patrick Dempsey, CBS News' "The Early Show" Anchor Erica Hill and musical guest Marty Stuart.

S18E97 Aired June 30, 2011

Julia Roberts, Cake

Dave welcomes actress Julia Roberts and musical guest Cake. Top Ten Reasons I, Dave Letterman, Am Proud To Be An American. How well does Julia Roberts know her "Larry Crowne" co-star Tom Hanks?

S18E98 Aired July 11, 2011

Emma Watson, George Lopez, Incubus

Dave welcomes actress Emma Watson, comedian/talk show host George Lopez and musical guest Incubus.

S18E99 Aired July 12, 2011

Roseanne Barr, Tom Felton, Blake Shelton

Dave welcomes comedian Roseanne Barr, actor Tom Felton and musical guest Blake Shelton.

S18E100 Aired July 13, 2011

Ryan Gosling, Gomez

Dave participates in a Summer Toy Demo and welcomes actor Ryan Gosling and musical guest Gomez.

S18E101 Aired July 14, 2011

Kyra Sedgwick, Tim Harmston, Nikki Jean

Dave welcomes actress Kyra Sedgwick, a Top Ten List presented by "Captain America" star Chris Evans, comedian Tim Harmston and musical guest Nikki Jean.

S18E102 Aired July 18, 2011

Bono & the Edge, a performance from Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

S18E103 Aired July 19, 2011

Steve Carell, Hope Solo and Abby Wambach, The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band

Dave welcomes actor Steve Carell, U.S. women's soccer stars Hope Solo and Abby Wambach and musical guests The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band.

S18E104 Aired July 20, 2011

Jeremy Piven, Captain Luis Montalvan, Cee-Lo Green

Dave welcomes actor Jeremy Piven, author Captain Luis Montalvan and musical guest Cee Lo Green.

S18E105 Aired July 21, 2011

Harrison Ford, Porcelain Black

Dave welcomes actor Harrison Ford and musical guests Porcelain Black.

S18E106 Aired July 25, 2011

Brian Williams, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band

Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical guest Tim Robbins & The Rogue Gallery Band.

S18E107 Aired July 26, 2011

Julianne Moore, Johnny Galecki, Tanner Foust, Eels

Dave welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Johnny Galecki from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," musical guest Eels and an X Games stunt on 53rd Street with Tanner Foust.

S18E108 Aired July 27, 2011

Craig Ferguson, Connie Britton, Anna Calvi

Dave welcomes Craig Ferguson, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," actress Connie Britton and musical guest Anna Calvi.

S18E109 Aired July 28, 2011

Kirstie Alley, Louis C.K., Fountains of Wayne

Dave welcomes actress Kirstie Alley, comedian Louis CK and musical guests Fountains of Wayne.

S18E110 Aired August 01, 2011

James Franco, Dianna Agron, Christina Perri

How cool are the special effects in the new Planet of the Apes movie? Check it out. The Glee star has broken her nose not once, but twice. Find out how she did it. Christina Perri performing "Arms" from her new CD release, "Lovestrong."

S18E111 Aired August 02, 2011

Ricky Gervais, Cat Deeley, Explosions in the Sky

Dave welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, television host Cat Deeley, musical guest Explosions in the Sky and a Top Ten List presented by Julie Chen, host of CBS's "Big Brother" and "The Talk".

S18E112 Aired August 03, 2011

Emma Stone, Alan Mulally, Sallie Ford

Dave welcomes actress Emma Stone, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally and musical guest Sallie Ford.

S18E113 Aired August 04, 2011

Colin Farrell, Christopher Ferguson, Typhoon

Dave welcomes actor Colin Farrell, NASA astronaut Christopher Ferguson and musical guest Typhoon.

S18E114 Aired August 22, 2011

Denis Leary, Elizabeth Cook, Drum Solo Week II kicks off with Tony Royster Jr.

Dave welcomes actor Dennis Leary, radio show host and singer Elizabeth Cook, and drum solo by Tony Royster Jr.

S18E115 Aired August 23, 2011

Rachel Maddow, Rose Byrne, Gavin Harrison

Dave welcomes talk show host Rachel Maddow and actress Rose Byrne also a drum solo by Gavin Harrison.

S18E116 Aired August 24, 2011

Ashton Kutcher, Rafael Nadal, Stewart Copeland

Dave welcomes actor Ashton Kutcher, star of the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men" and tennis star Rafael Nadal also a drum solo by Stewart Copeland.

S18E117 Aired August 25, 2011

Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Dennis Chambers

Dave welcomes actor Paul Rudd and comedian Bill Burr also a drum solo by Dennis Chambers.

S18E118 Aired August 29, 2011

Jason Sudeikis, Bettina Luescher, St. Vincent

From Saturday Night Live, Jason Sudeikis promotes his movie "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy" Bettina Luescher, World Food Programme Chief Spokesperson for North America St. Vincent - Lead Singer Annie Clark and St. Vincent performs ‘Cruel’, a new track from their upcoming album Strange Mercy.

S18E119 Aired August 30, 2011

Alec Baldwin, Joe Namath, Lenny Kravitz

Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin, New York Jets legend, Joe Namath and musical guest Lenny Kravitz.

S18E120 Aired August 31, 2011

David Arquette, Aubrey Plaza, Thurston Moore

Dave welcomes David Arquette, who can currently be seen on 'Dancing with the Stars', Aubrey Plaza, who plays April Ludgate in the TV's 'Parks and Recreation', and Thurston Moore, lead singer of the iconic Sonic Youth for over 30 years, plays a track from his new album "Demolished Thoughts", produced by Beck.

S18E121 Aired September 01, 2011

Julianna Margulies, Joe Wong, Lady Antebellum

Kids say the darnedest things: find out what happened when Julianna Margulies' 3 year-old son saw her getting dressed. Joe Wong performs stand-up on the "Late Show" on September 1, 2011.

S18E122 Aired September 06, 2011

Kim, Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian, Michael Emerson, The Jim Jones Revue

Dave welcomes reality television stars Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, actor Michael Emerson from the new CBS drama series "Person Of Interest" and musical guest The Jim Jones Revue.

S18E123 Aired September 07, 2011

Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, Sarah Jessica Parker

S18E124 Aired September 08, 2011

Michael J. Fox, Top Ten by the cast of Two and a Half Men, Jim McDonald, John Doe

Dave welcomes actor Michael J. Fox, a Top Ten List presented by Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones from the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men", comedian Jim McDonald and musical guest John Doe.

S18E125 Aired September 19, 2011

Dr. Jill Biden, Ted Danson

Dave welcomes Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and actor Ted Danson from the CBS drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".

S18E126 Aired September 20, 2011

Jonah Hill, Paula Abdul, Coldplay

Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, reality show judge Paula Abdul and musical guest Coldplay.

S18E127 Aired September 21, 2011

Taylor Lautner, Minka Kelly, Wilco

Dave welcomes actor Taylor Lautner, actress Minka Kelly and musical guest Wilco.

S18E128 Aired September 22, 2011

Sergeant Dakota Meyer, Sofia Vergara, Chris Cornell

Dave welcomes Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Dakota Meyer, actress Sofia Vergara and musical guest Chris Cornell.

S18E129 Aired September 23, 2011

Nathan Fillion, Larry Miller, The Jayhawks

Dave welcomes actor Nathan Fillion, comedian Larry Miller and musical guest Jayhawks.

S18E130 Aired September 26, 2011

Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery, Fleet Foxes

Dave welcomes actor Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery from the new CBS drama series "Unforgettable" and musical guest Fleet Foxes.

S18E131 Aired September 27, 2011

Jack Hanna, Anna Faris

Dave welcomes "Jungle" Jack Hanna and "What's Your Number?" star Anna Faris.

S18E132 Aired September 28, 2011

Anderson Cooper, Nick Offerman, The Knux

Dave welcomes talk show host Anderson Cooper, actor Nick Offerman and musical guest The Knux.

S18E133 Aired September 29, 2011

Kaley Cuoco, Skipper Bivins & Trent Jackson, Death Cab for Cutie

Dave welcomes actress Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory", "Hillbilly Handfishin's" Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson and musical guest Death Cab for Cutie.

S18E134 Aired September 30, 2011

Samuel L. Jackson, Karen Rontowski, Anne-Sophie Mutter

Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, comedian Karen Rontowski and musical guest Anne-Sophie Mutter.

S18E135 Aired October 03, 2011

Brian Williams, Sting

Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical Sting.

S18E136 Aired October 04, 2011

Hugh Jackman, Sean Young, Feist

Dave welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, actress Sean Young and musical guest Feist.

S18E137 Aired October 05, 2011

George Clooney, Mastodon

Dave welcomes actor George Clooney and musical guest Mastodon.

S18E138 Aired October 06, 2011

Caroline Kennedy, dock diving dogs, The Joy Formidable

Dave welcomes author Caroline Kennedy, diving dogs and musical guest The Joy Formidable.

S18E139 Aired October 07, 2011

Bryan Cranston, Jeff Altman, Garland Jeffreys

Dave welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, comedian Jeff Altman and musical guest Garland Jeffreys.

S18E140 Aired October 10, 2011

Tracy Morgan, Mike Golic & Mike Greenburg, Mates of State

Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, sportscasters Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic and musical guest Mates of State.

S18E141 Aired October 11, 2011

Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, Hunter Hayes

Dave welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, who saved a young boy's life, and musical guest Hunter Hayes.

S18E142 Aired October 12, 2011

Bill Clinton, Deer Tick

Dave welcomes former President Bill Clinton and musical guest Deer Tick.

S18E143 Aired October 13, 2011

Bill O'Reilly, Martina McBride

Dave welcomes talk show host/author Bill O'Reilly and musical guest Martina McBride.

S18E144 Aired October 14, 2011

Artie Lange, Eddie Brill, Beirut

Dave welcomes comedian/radio host Artie Lange and comedian Eddie Brill and musical guest Beirut.

S18E145 Aired October 24, 2011

Salma Hayek, Keith Olbermann, Jane's Addiction

Dave welcomes actress Selma Hayek, talk show host Keith Olbermann and musical guest Jane's Addiction.

S18E146 Aired October 25, 2011

Eddie Murphy, Jane Levy, Mayer Hawthorne

Dave welcomes actor Eddie Murphy, actress Jane Levy and musical guest Mayer Hawthorne.

S18E147 Aired October 26, 2011

Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Esposito, The Civil Wars

Dave welcomes actor Justin Timberlake, actress Jennifer Esposito and musical guest The Civil Wars.

S18E148 Aired October 27, 2011

Johnny Depp, Foster the People

Dave welcomes actor Johnny Depp and musical guest Foster The People.

S18E149 Aired October 28, 2011

Tom Brokaw, Myq Kaplan, The Head & The Heart

Dave welcomes news anchor Tom Brokaw, comedian Myq Kaplan, and musical guest The Head & The Heart.

S18E150 Aired October 31, 2011

Tony La Russa, Jesse Eisenberg, Puscifer

S18E151 Aired November 01, 2011

Ben Stiller, Whitney Cummings

S18E152 Aired November 02, 2011

Condoleezza Rice

S18E153 Aired November 03, 2011

Mark Harmon, Mike Judge, Top Ten by Matt Lauer, Eli Young Band

"Beavis & Butt-Head" creator Mike Judge entertains with a dialogue and voices from a recent episode.

S18E154 Aired November 04, 2011

Bill Cosby, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

Dave welcomes comedian Bill Cosby and musical guest Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

S18E155 Aired November 07, 2011

Melissa McCarthy, Anthony Bourdain, Joan Baez & Kris Kristofferson

Dave welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy from the CBS comedy series "Mike & Molly," chef Anthony Bourdain, and musical guests Joan Baez and Kris Kristofferson.

S18E156 Aired November 08, 2011

Robert Pattinson, Annie Leibovitz, David Crosby and Graham Nash

Dave welcomes actor Robert Pattinson, photographer Annie Leibovitz, and musical guests David Crosby and Graham Nash.

S18E157 Aired November 09, 2011

Adam Sandler, Peter Gabriel

Dave welcomes actor Adam Sandler and musical guest Peter Gabriel.

S18E158 Aired November 10, 2011

Stupid Humans Tricks, Katie Holmes, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Dave welcomes actress Katie Holmes, musical guest Noel Ghallager's High Flying Birds, and a Top Ten List presented by Texas Governor Rick Perry. Also, Stupid Humans Tricks.

S18E159 Aired November 11, 2011

Steve Martin, Felicity Jones, Lonesome River Band feat. Steve Martin

Dave welcomes actor Steve Martin and actress Felicity Jones.

S18E160 Aired November 14, 2011

Jason Segel, Jamie Oliver, The Kooks

Dave welcomes actor Jason Segal from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," chef Jamie Oliver, and musical guest The Kooks.

S18E161 Aired November 15, 2011

Bill Maher, Nikki Reed, Foo Fighters feat. Joan Jet

Dave welcomes comedian/talk show host Bill Maher, actress Nikki Reed, and musical guests Foo Fighters featuring Joan Jet.

S18E162 Aired November 16, 2011

Jerry Seinfeld, Lykke Li

Dave welcomes comedian Jerry Seinfeld and musical guest Lykke Li.

S18E163 Aired November 17, 2011

Regis Philbin, John Fogerty

Dave welcomes talk show host Regis Philbin and musical guest John Fogerty. See what happens when Regis Philbin takes a ride on his retirement gift from Dave, a new Vespa.

S18E164 Aired November 18, 2011

Herman Cain, Grouplove

Dave welcomes republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, and musical guest Grouplove.

S18E165 Aired November 21, 2011

Andy Kindler, Ty Burrell, Gayle King, Needtobreathe

Dave welcomes actor Ty Burrell, CBS News' Gayle King, and musical guest Needtobreath. Andy hangs out with the guys from American Pickers. Top Ten Other Articles In The Al Qaeda Magazine. What does the "Modern Family" star's family think about him being named one of People's Sexiest Men? The star of CBS' new morning show talks about her new co-star and her old friend Oprah.

S18E166 Aired November 22, 2011

Amy Sedaris, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Sondre Lerche

Dave welcomes actress Amy Sedaris, radio host Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, and musical guest Sondre Lerche.

S18E167 Aired November 23, 2011

Justin Bieber, Brian Regan, FreeSol

Dave welcomes musician Justin Bieber, comedian Brian Regan, and musical guest Freesol. Top Ten Signs You Ate Too Much At Thanksgiving Dinner. The pop star talks about the paternity case and his DNA test.

S18E168 Aired December 05, 2011

Jonah Hill, Kristen Johnston, Ryan Adams

Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, actress Kristen Johnston, and musical guest Ryan Adams. Do all celebrities know each other? Jonah's mom thinks so. Kristen tells Dave about her drug problem.

S18E169 Aired December 06, 2011

Matt Damon, Shelby Lynne

Dave welcomes actor Matt Damon and musical guest Shelby Lynne. Rupert Jee selects a fan to pose with Dave for their 2011 holiday card. Top Ten Ways the Super Earth Is Different From Earth. Matt Damon tells of someone who didn't want their photo with him. Plus: Matt and Dave pose for their holiday card. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs "Revelation Road."

S18E170 Aired December 07, 2011

Jessica Biel, Tom Dreesen, The Black Keys

Dave welcomes actress Jessica Biel, comedian Tom Dreesen, and musical guest The Black Keys. Top Ten Messages Left On Rod Blagojevich's Answering Machine. There are a ton of big stars in "New Year's Eve," but did Jessica actually meet any of them? The Black Keys play their hit song 'Gold On The Ceiling' off their new album El Camino.

S18E171 Aired December 08, 2011

Charlize Theron, Kevin Nealon, Blitzen Trapper

Dave welcomes actress Charlize Theron, comedian Kevin Nealon, and musical guest Blitzen Trapper. Top Ten Signs Your Local News Team Is Drunk. Down and dirty trains that go backwards for seven hours? "Young Adult" star Charlize Theron tells Dave about her recent trip through Spain. Former "SNL" cast member Kevin Nealon recalls meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger for a "Hans and Franz" skit. Blitzen Trapper performing "Might Find It Cheap" from their album, "American Goldwing."

S18E172 Aired December 09, 2011

David Duchovny, Comedian Hugh Fink, Young Jeezy

Dave welcomes comic Hugh Fink and musical guest Young Jeezy. Top Ten Signs You're At A Bad Mall. He went to meditate, but all David got was a big pile of horsesh**. Hugh performs stand-up.

S18E173 Aired December 12, 2011

Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, Top Ten by the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III

Dave welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk", and a Top Ten List presented by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. Top Ten Thoughts That Went Through Robert Griffin III's Mind When He Won The Heisman Trophy. Scarlett and Dave talk about the naked photos that were hacked from her phone. Now that she's moved to LA, Julie finds New York City much more charming than before.

S18E174 Aired December 13, 2011

Barbara Walters, Bill Hader, Wild Flag

Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Barbara Walters, actor/comedian Bill Hader, and musical guest Wild Flag. Top Ten Signs the Candidates Have Debate Fatigue. Dave knows the identity of Barbara Walters' most fascinating person of the year, but will he keep it a mystery? Bill Hader recounts a family ski trip where Dad took the wrong trail. Wild Flag makes their network television debut with the song "Romance" from their self-titled CD.

S18E175 Aired December 14, 2011

Robert Downey Jr., Rooney Mara

Dave welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr. and actress Rooney Mara. Top Ten Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Demands For Returning Our Drone. From alpacas to kitties, Robert runs down the list of animals on his family farm. Rooney talks about how hard it was to shake her "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" character. The "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" star gets wasted to get the role.

S18E176 Aired December 15, 2011

Tom Hanks, My Morning Jacket

Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest My Morning Jacket. He's brought his own mistletoe! Tom Hanks shares an intimate Christmas greeting with Dave's viewers. Don't miss the excitement as Tom Hanks unveils the trailer for his new Pop Tart HBO mini-series. My Morning Jacket performs "Outta My System" from their new release, "Circuital".

S18E177 Aired December 16, 2011

Jude Law, Bob Sarlatte, Gary Clark Jr.

Dave welcomes actor Jude Law, comedian Bob Sarlatte and musical guest Gary Clark Jr. Jude Law recalls the last night of a stage production when fake booze was replaced with the real deal. The multi-talented singer-songwriter from Texas performs "Bright Lights" from his debut EP.

S18E178 Aired December 19, 2011

Tom Cruise, Anthony Hamilton, Top Ten by Mitt Romney

Dave welcomes actor Tom Cruise and musical guest Anthony Hamilton. Featuring a Top Ten List presented by former Governor Mitt Romney.

S18E179 Aired December 20, 2011

Harry Connick Jr., Scott Van Pelt, Mariachi El Bronx

S18E180 Aired December 21, 2011

Jon Huntsman, J. Cole

S18E181 Aired December 22, 2011

Anderson Cooper, Lindsey Vonn, Childish Gambino

Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Anderson Cooper, Olympic skiing champion Lindsey Vonn, and musical guest Childish Gambino.

S18E182 Aired December 23, 2011

Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce, Darlene Love

Dave welcomes actor Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce and musical guest Darlene Love.