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Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 released on August 20, 2001.

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S09E01 Aired August 20, 2001

Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen

Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male staff members commemorate a minor design change on the stage by sitting in Dave's chair buck naked; Will Ferrell makes a threating message in song to Barbra Streisand.

S09E02 Aired August 21, 2001

Bob Newhart, Maxwell

S09E03 Aired August 22, 2001

National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada

S09E04 Aired August 23, 2001

Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry

S09E05 Aired August 24, 2001

Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic

S09E06 Aired August 27, 2001

Connie Chung

Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her last appearance as the bitchy "Mrs. Letterman."

S09E07 Aired August 28, 2001

Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James

S09E08 Aired August 29, 2001

Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead

S09E09 Aired August 30, 2001

Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon

Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."

S09E10 Aired August 31, 2001

Helen Fielding, Al Lubel

S09E11 Aired September 03, 2001

Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites

S09E12 Aired September 04, 2001

David Schwimmer, Bjork

S09E13 Aired September 05, 2001

Carson Daly, US Marine Corps

S09E14 Aired September 06, 2001

Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World

S09E15 Aired September 07, 2001

Eugene Levy, Rich Hall

S09E16 Aired September 17, 2001

Dan Rather, Regis Philbin

In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.

S09E17 Aired September 18, 2001

Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos

S09E18 Aired September 19, 2001

Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem

S09E19 Aired September 20, 2001

Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel

S09E20 Aired September 21, 2001

Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch

S09E21 Aired September 24, 2001

Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon

Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.

S09E22 Aired September 25, 2001

Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn

S09E23 Aired September 26, 2001

Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D

S09E24 Aired September 27, 2001

Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'

S09E25 Aired September 28, 2001

Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean

S09E26 Aired October 01, 2001

Elton John, Steve Zahn

S09E27 Aired October 02, 2001

Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer

S09E28 Aired October 03, 2001

John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer

During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.

S09E29 Aired October 04, 2001

Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams

Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.

S09E30 Aired October 05, 2001

Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips

Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dave's show for the first time since 1989.

S09E31 Aired October 08, 2001

Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage

S09E32 Aired October 09, 2001

Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess

S09E33 Aired October 10, 2001

Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts

S09E34 Aired October 11, 2001

Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys

Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis plays "drums" with his head and 7-year-old child actor Cody Arens plugs Riding in Cars with Boys.

S09E35 Aired October 12, 2001

Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan

S09E36 Aired October 15, 2001

Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp

S09E37 Aired October 16, 2001

Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez

S09E38 Aired October 17, 2001

Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones

S09E39 Aired October 18, 2001

John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray

S09E40 Aired October 19, 2001

Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea

S09E41 Aired October 29, 2001

David Hyde Pierce, U2

S09E42 Aired October 30, 2001

David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson

S09E43 Aired October 31, 2001

Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris

S09E44 Aired November 01, 2001

Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron

S09E45 Aired November 02, 2001

John Travolta, Harland Williams

S09E46 Aired November 05, 2001

Jack Black, Tony Bennett

S09E47 Aired November 06, 2001

Billy Crystal, Brittany Spears

S09E48 Aired November 07, 2001

Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett

S09E49 Aired November 08, 2001

Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans

S09E50 Aired November 09, 2001

Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler

S09E51 Aired November 12, 2001

Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant

S09E52 Aired November 13, 2001

Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant

S09E53 Aired November 14, 2001

Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac

S09E54 Aired November 15, 2001

Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs

S09E55 Aired November 16, 2001

Richard Harris, George Carlin

S09E56 Aired November 19, 2001

Kevin James, Deion Sanders

S09E57 Aired November 20, 2001

Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne

S09E58 Aired November 21, 2001

Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock

S09E59 Aired November 22, 2001

David Sedaris, Five for Fighting

S09E60 Aired November 23, 2001

Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg

S09E61 Aired November 26, 2001

Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl

S09E62 Aired November 27, 2001

George Clooney, Martha Stewart

S09E63 Aired November 28, 2001

Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King

S09E64 Aired November 29, 2001

Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon

S09E65 Aired November 30, 2001

Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman

S09E66 Aired December 10, 2001

Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith

S09E67 Aired December 11, 2001

Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics

S09E68 Aired December 12, 2001

Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews

S09E69 Aired December 13, 2001

Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake

S09E70 Aired December 14, 2001

Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan

S09E71 Aired December 17, 2001

Meg Ryan, Diana Krall

S09E72 Aired December 18, 2001

Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit

S09E73 Aired December 19, 2001

Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love

S09E74 Aired December 20, 2001

Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz

S09E75 Aired December 21, 2001

Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan

S09E76 Aired December 26, 2001

Ian McKellan, Phil Simms

S09E77 Aired December 27, 2001

Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.

S09E78 Aired December 28, 2001

Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill

S09E79 Aired January 07, 2002

Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor

S09E80 Aired January 08, 2002

Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell

S09E81 Aired January 09, 2002

Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway

What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.

S09E82 Aired January 10, 2002

Jack Black, Foo Fighters

S09E83 Aired January 11, 2002

Tom Cruise, Tom Papa

S09E84 Aired January 14, 2002

Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero

S09E85 Aired January 15, 2002

Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel

S09E86 Aired January 16, 2002

David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel

S09E87 Aired January 17, 2002

Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas

S09E88 Aired January 18, 2002

Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett

S09E89 Aired January 28, 2002

Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker

S09E90 Aired January 29, 2002

Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville

S09E91 Aired January 30, 2002

Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman

S09E92 Aired January 31, 2002

Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet

S09E93 Aired February 01, 2002

Regis Philbin, Steven Wright

S09E94 Aired February 04, 2002

LL Cool J, John McEnroe

S09E95 Aired February 05, 2002

Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira

Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.

S09E96 Aired February 06, 2002

Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews

S09E97 Aired February 07, 2002

Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson

S09E98 Aired February 08, 2002

Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen

S09E99 Aired February 11, 2002

Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias

Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can't stop staring at Janet Jackson's revealing outfit; Enrique Iglesias sings "Escape."

S09E100 Aired February 12, 2002

Denis Leary, India.Arie

S09E101 Aired February 13, 2002

Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan

S09E102 Aired February 14, 2002

Calista Flockhart, Incubus

S09E103 Aired February 15, 2002

Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn

S09E104 Aired February 18, 2002

Ross Powers, Mila Kunis

S09E105 Aired February 19, 2002

Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield

S09E106 Aired February 20, 2002

Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon

S09E107 Aired February 21, 2002

Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley

S09E108 Aired February 22, 2002

Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy

S09E109 Aired February 25, 2002

Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette

S09E110 Aired February 26, 2002

Martin Short, Jack Hanna

S09E111 Aired February 27, 2002

Stupid Human Tricks, Cher

In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."

S09E112 Aired February 28, 2002

Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots

S09E113 Aired March 01, 2002

Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel

S09E114 Aired March 11, 2002

Ray Romano, Jason Kidd

S09E115 Aired March 12, 2002

Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie

S09E116 Aired March 13, 2002

Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains

S09E117 Aired March 18, 2002

John McCain, The White Stripes

Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."

S09E118 Aired March 19, 2002

Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong

Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.

S09E119 Aired March 20, 2002

Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.

Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."

S09E120 Aired March 25, 2002

Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil

Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.

S09E121 Aired March 26, 2002

Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally

Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.

S09E122 Aired March 27, 2002

Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.

S09E123 Aired March 28, 2002

Robin Williams, Sevendust

Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."

S09E124 Aired March 29, 2002

Andy Dick, Mike Britt

Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.

S09E125 Aired April 01, 2002

Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross

Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.

S09E126 Aired April 02, 2002

Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma

During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!

S09E127 Aired April 03, 2002

Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith

After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."

S09E128 Aired April 04, 2002

Selma Blair, Dick Enberg

Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"

S09E129 Aired April 05, 2002

Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin

Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.

S09E130 Aired April 08, 2002

Rosie Perez, George Miller

In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.

S09E131 Aired April 09, 2002

John Ashcroft

Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.

S09E132 Aired April 10, 2002

Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow

After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."

S09E133 Aired April 11, 2002

Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes

Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."

S09E134 Aired April 12, 2002

Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon

Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.

S09E135 Aired April 22, 2002

Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi

Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.

S09E136 Aired April 23, 2002

Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello

Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."

S09E137 Aired April 24, 2002

Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt

Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."

S09E138 Aired April 25, 2002

Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."

S09E139 Aired April 26, 2002

The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy

Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."

S09E140 Aired April 29, 2002

Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."

S09E141 Aired April 30, 2002

Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco

The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.

S09E142 Aired May 01, 2002

Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays

An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."

S09E143 Aired May 02, 2002

Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio

"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.

S09E144 Aired May 03, 2002

Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan

Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.

S09E145 Aired May 06, 2002

Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones

The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."

S09E146 Aired May 07, 2002

Richard Gere, Reggie Miller

Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.

S09E147 Aired May 08, 2002

Will Ferrell, Tom Waits

Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.

S09E148 Aired May 09, 2002

Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk

Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.

S09E149 Aired May 10, 2002

Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz

With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.

S09E150 Aired May 13, 2002

Liza Minnelli

Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.

S09E151 Aired May 14, 2002

Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green

Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dresses down Dave even though he interrupted him, then leaps into a chorus of "Knock Three Times"; when one of Lee Marek's kid scientists starts a very flammable demonstration, Dave demands that the band and everyone else onstage take for cover behind his desk.

S09E152 Aired May 15, 2002

Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent

Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.

S09E153 Aired May 16, 2002

Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard

Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 time trials; a participant in tonight's "Stupid Human Tricks" that can maneuver a tennis racquet all over his body flirts with Natalie Portman in the green room.

S09E154 Aired May 17, 2002

Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan

Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also, Brian Regan comments on his inability to spell names correctly.

S09E155 Aired May 20, 2002

Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers

Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an awkward social situation; The Kalter Twins perform "I've Got You Babe"; The Firecrackers, a synchronized jump rope team, demonstrate their wares on-stage.

S09E156 Aired May 21, 2002

Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin

Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss; Dave chats with Australian teen Jesse Martin, the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.

S09E157 Aired May 22, 2002

Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless

Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, George Clarke attempts to stand on a folding chair for the duration of the show; Dave chats with April Kleinschmidt, the sole graduate of the Class of 2002 at Harrold High School in South Dakota.

S09E158 Aired May 23, 2002

Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg

Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "Inside Out" from the CBS Orchestra drummer's new album, Figments.

S09E159 Aired May 24, 2002

Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman

Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smooth and suave"; during Mailbag, an audience member asks Dave what his most embarrassing moment was, and we watch a (phony) clip of Dave performing with The Firecrackers last week.

S09E160 Aired June 03, 2002

Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls

While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anything?"; Tom Dreesen tells various tales of Hollywood hobnobbing.

S09E161 Aired June 04, 2002

Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves

Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate way; Celine Dion performs "I'm Alive" and jumps into the audience.

S09E162 Aired June 05, 2002

Chris Rock, Jack Johnson

Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks about Don King and Bucky Dent.

S09E163 Aired June 06, 2002

Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World

An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristown." Also, Dave chats with Abi Thomas, a jogger who was attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park.

S09E164 Aired June 07, 2002

Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan

Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor receptionist Art Garfunkel provides his own on-hold music; Alan beats the crap out of an Amish guy, then when Dave explains that the Amish are pacifists, Alan heads back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accuses the Amish guy of being brainwashed by Dave, and beats him up again.

S09E165 Aired June 10, 2002

Christian Slater, David Bowie

Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; David Bowie performs "Slow Burn."

S09E166 Aired June 11, 2002

Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe

Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back in his playing days.

S09E167 Aired June 12, 2002

Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys

Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"

S09E168 Aired June 13, 2002

Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna

S09E169 Aired June 14, 2002

Matt Damon, Marc Maron

Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.

S09E170 Aired June 17, 2002

Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders

Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.

S09E171 Aired June 18, 2002

Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken

George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.

S09E172 Aired June 19, 2002

Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby

The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."

S09E173 Aired June 20, 2002

Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead

The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."

S09E174 Aired June 21, 2002

Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer

Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."

S09E175 Aired June 24, 2002

Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project

Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.

S09E176 Aired June 25, 2002

National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner

Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.

S09E177 Aired June 26, 2002

Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow

Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"

S09E178 Aired June 27, 2002

Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld

The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.

S09E179 Aired June 28, 2002

Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller

The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."

S09E180 Aired July 08, 2002

Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton

Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"

S09E181 Aired July 09, 2002

Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse

Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."

S09E182 Aired July 10, 2002

Robin Williams, Pat Green

Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.

S09E183 Aired July 11, 2002

Paul Newman, Counting Crows

Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."

S09E184 Aired July 12, 2002

Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink

Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.

S09E185 Aired July 15, 2002

Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band

Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.

S09E186 Aired July 16, 2002

Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke

Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.

S09E187 Aired July 17, 2002

Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James

Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."

S09E188 Aired July 18, 2002

Geena Davis, Robert Plant

Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."

S09E189 Aired July 19, 2002

Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman

Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.

S09E190 Aired July 22, 2002

Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional

George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."

S09E191 Aired July 23, 2002

Kristen Johnson, Kinky

Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.

S09E192 Aired July 24, 2002

Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham

Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.

S09E193 Aired July 25, 2002

Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer

During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."

S09E194 Aired July 26, 2002

Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt

During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks about his Congressional Medal of Honor.

S09E195 Aired July 29, 2002

Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean

It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.

S09E196 Aired July 30, 2002

Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel

Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.

S09E197 Aired July 31, 2002

Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard

Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."

S09E198 Aired August 01, 2002

Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."

S09E199 Aired August 02, 2002

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg

Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."

S09E200 Aired August 19, 2002

Matthew Perry, The Vines

Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows the audience (and Dave) away.

S09E201 Aired August 20, 2002

Robin Williams, James Taylor

Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."

S09E202 Aired August 21, 2002

Al Pacino, Roger Clemens

Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."

S09E203 Aired August 23, 2002

Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan

Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; upon hearing of a proposed talk show hosted by Bill Clinton on CBS, Dave shows a promo for NBC's "The Saddam Hussein Show."

S09E204 Aired August 26, 2002

Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas

"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.

S09E205 Aired August 27, 2002

Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks

Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.

S09E206 Aired August 28, 2002

John Travolta, Nelly

Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"

S09E207 Aired August 29, 2002

Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall

Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."

S09E208 Aired August 30, 2002

Martin Short, Lewis Black

Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven Hatfill" (Gerard). Later, Dave welcomes "Jiminy Glick" star Martin Short.