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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!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard" is the best rated episode of "Late Night with David Letterman". It scored 8/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Hal Gurnee and written by N/A, it aired on 2/1/1982. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "821011".

  • Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard
    8.0/1061 votes
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    #1 - Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/1982

    Episode 1 / Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • 821011
    7.8/1034 votes
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    #2 - 821011

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 10/11/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0019
    5.7/1036 votes
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    #3 - Show #0019

    Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 3/3/1982

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pat Paulsen, Steve Tesich
    NaN/100 votes
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    #4 - Pat Paulsen, Steve Tesich

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/1982

    Episode 2: Pat Paulsen, Steve Tesich

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Terry Gilliam, Hank Aaron, Al Albert
    NaN/100 votes
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    #5 - Terry Gilliam, Hank Aaron, Al Albert

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/1982

    Episode 3: Terry Gilliam, Hank Aaron, Al Albert

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • John Candy, Joe Flaherty
    NaN/100 votes
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    #6 - John Candy, Joe Flaherty

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/1982

    Episode 4: John Candy, Joe Flaherty

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Francis Ford Coppola
    NaN/100 votes
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    #7 - Francis Ford Coppola

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/1982

    Episode 5: Francis Ford Coppola

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • 821117
    NaN/100 votes
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    #8 - 821117

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • 830107
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    #9 - 830107

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/7/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 820826
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    #10 - 820826

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/1982

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 821007
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    #11 - 821007

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/7/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • 821005
    NaN/100 votes
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    #12 - 821005

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/5/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • 821124
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    #13 - 821124

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/24/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • 820927
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    #14 - 820927

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/27/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 820726
    NaN/100 votes
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    #15 - 820726

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/26/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

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    #16 - Show #0001

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/1/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0002
    NaN/100 votes
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    #17 - Show #0002

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/2/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0003
    NaN/100 votes
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    #18 - Show #0003

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/3/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0004
    NaN/100 votes
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    #19 - Show #0004

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/4/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0005
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    #20 - Show #0005

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/8/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0006
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    #21 - Show #0006

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/9/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0007
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    #22 - Show #0007

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/10/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0008
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    #23 - Show #0008

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/11/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0009
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    #24 - Show #0009

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/15/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A

  • Show #0010
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    #25 - Show #0010

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 2/16/1982

    No description available

    Director: Hal Gurnee

    Writer: N/A