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The Best Episodes of Late Night with David Letterman

Every episode of Late Night with David Letterman ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Late Night with David Letterman!

The Best Episodes of Late Night with David Letterman

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 1 - Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard
    7.8/10(64 votes)

    #1 - Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard

    S1:E1

    Episode 1 / Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 11 - 821011
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #2 - 821011

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 34 - Show #0019
    5.7/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Show #0019

    S1:E34

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 2 - Pat Paulsen, Steve Tesich
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    #4 - Pat Paulsen, Steve Tesich

    S1:E2

    Episode 2: Pat Paulsen, Steve Tesich

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 3 - Terry Gilliam, Hank Aaron, Al Albert
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    #5 - Terry Gilliam, Hank Aaron, Al Albert

    S1:E3

    Episode 3: Terry Gilliam, Hank Aaron, Al Albert

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 4 - John Candy, Joe Flaherty
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    #6 - John Candy, Joe Flaherty

    S1:E4

    Episode 4: John Candy, Joe Flaherty

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 5 - Francis Ford Coppola
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    #7 - Francis Ford Coppola

    S1:E5

    Episode 5: Francis Ford Coppola

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 6 - 821117
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    #8 - 821117

    S1:E6

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 7 - 830107
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    #9 - 830107

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 8 - 820826
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    #10 - 820826

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 9 - 821007
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    #11 - 821007

    S1:E9

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 10 - 821005
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    #12 - 821005

    S1:E10

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 12 - 821124
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    #13 - 821124

    S1:E12

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 13 - 820927
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    #14 - 820927

    S1:E13

    After being bumped from the debut episode of Late Night, Warren Zevon finally appears on the show, performing ""Excitable Boy.""

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 14 - 820726
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    #15 - 820726

    S1:E14

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 15 - Show #0001
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    #16 - Show #0001

    S1:E15

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 16 - Show #0002
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    #17 - Show #0002

    S1:E16

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 17 - Show #0003
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    #18 - Show #0003

    S1:E17

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 18 - Show #0004
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    #19 - Show #0004

    S1:E18

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 19 - Show #0005
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    #20 - Show #0005

    S1:E19

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 20 - Show #0006
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    #21 - Show #0006

    S1:E20

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 21 - Show #0007
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    #22 - Show #0007

    S1:E21

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 22 - Show #0008
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    #23 - Show #0008

    S1:E22

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 23 - Show #0009
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    #24 - Show #0009

    S1:E23

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 24 - Show #0010
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    #25 - Show #0010

    S1:E24

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    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard" is the best rated episode of "Late Night with David Letterman". It scored 7.8/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by Hal Gurnee and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/1/1982. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "821011".