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The Worst Episodes of Late Night with David Letterman

Every episode of Late Night with David Letterman ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Late Night with David Letterman!

Worst episode
S1E34 Show #0019
5.726 votes
Best episode
S6E41 Show #0893
10.01 votes
Top season
Season 6
10.0avg
Binge time
57d 6h
1376 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 34 - Show #0019
    5.7/10(26 votes)

    S1:E34

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 94 - Show #0079
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    S1:E94

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 11 - 821011
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 1 - Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    S1:E1

    Episode 1 / Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Late Night with David Letterman Season 6 Episode 41 - Show #0893
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S6:E41

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 2 - Pat Paulsen, Steve Tesich
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E2

    Episode 2: Pat Paulsen, Steve Tesich

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 3 - Terry Gilliam, Hank Aaron, Al Albert
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E3

    Episode 3: Terry Gilliam, Hank Aaron, Al Albert

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 4 - John Candy, Joe Flaherty
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E4

    Episode 4: John Candy, Joe Flaherty

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 5 - Francis Ford Coppola
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E5

    Episode 5: Francis Ford Coppola

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 6 - 821117
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 7 - 830107
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 8 - 820826
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 9 - 821007
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 10 - 821005
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E10

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 12 - 821124
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 13 - 820927
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    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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  17. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 14 - 820726
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E14

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 15 - Show #0001
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E15

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 16 - Show #0002
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E16

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 17 - Show #0003
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E17

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 18 - Show #0004
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E18

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 19 - Show #0005
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E19

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 20 - Show #0006
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E20

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 21 - Show #0007
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E21

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Late Night with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 22 - Show #0008
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E22

    No description available

    Director:Hal Gurnee
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Show #0019" is the worst rated episode of Late Night with David Letterman. It scored 5.7/10 from 26 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on March 3, 1982. This episode scored 1.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Show #0079".

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