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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 10

Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 10!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 1 - Amanda Peet, Tom Dreesen
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    #1 - Amanda Peet, Tom Dreesen

    S10:E1

    Dave mentions that a street is being named after Paul in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Later, Dave plays ""How Many Guys in Alien Suits Can Fit Into a Coffee Shop?""

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  2. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 2 - Jeff Goldblum, George Miller
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    #2 - Jeff Goldblum, George Miller

    S10:E2

    Dave shows a promo for Al Jazzera's new show ""Afghani Idol;"" Dave calls Paul a half-wit, then apologizes several times; George Miller comments on frozen cryogenics and asks, ""What if the person froze to death?""

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  3. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 3 - Drea de Matteo, Sarah Vowell, The Doves
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    #3 - Drea de Matteo, Sarah Vowell, The Doves

    S10:E3

    Steph/Monty is on the roof with binoculars, looking for Bon Jovi performing in Times Square. Later, another one of Dave's assistants applies sunscreen on our weary voyeur.

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  4. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 4 - Peter Jennings, John Witherspoon
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    #4 - Peter Jennings, John Witherspoon

    S10:E4

    During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks how Biff chose where to go during his summer tour. Biff responds by thanking ""Rand"" and ""McNally,"" who turn out to be a couple of much younger women that he's sleeping with.

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  5. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 5 - John McEnroe, Piper Perabo, Queens of the Stone Age
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    #5 - John McEnroe, Piper Perabo, Queens of the Stone Age

    S10:E5

    Dave shows a (supposed) clip from the hit movie ""SwimFan,"" then chats with Stephanie about the US Open.

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  6. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 6 - Jennifer Esposito, Marianne Faithful
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    #6 - Jennifer Esposito, Marianne Faithful

    S10:E6

    Dave introduces the man that supposedly punched David Wells; Rupert's Paul Shaffer sandwich beats Europa Cafe's basil chicken sandwich in a taste contest; ""Dr."" Bill DeLace addresses the West Nile Virus.

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  7. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 7 - Bill Clinton, Nanci Griffith
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    #7 - Bill Clinton, Nanci Griffith

    S10:E7

    Dave reflects on a certain one-year anniversary, then chats with his former monologue punching bag, President Bill Clinton.

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  8. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 8 - Regis Philbin, Linda Thompson
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    #8 - Regis Philbin, Linda Thompson

    S10:E8

    Dave announces the show can no longer be seen in Mexico City; Dave introduces Network Time Killers such as ""Korean Soap Opera Clip of the Night"" and ""Anton Fig's Beret of Mystery""; a dry wall joint sealer is tonight's mystery gadget on ""What the Hell Is It?""

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  9. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 9 - Megan Mullally, Rich Hall
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    #9 - Megan Mullally, Rich Hall

    S10:E9

    Dave announces that any cell phones that go off during the taping will be smashed with a hammer; ""Dr. Phil"" (Gerard) tells Dave that he's deeply insane; Rich Hall comments on ""Hollywood's Nicest Couple.""

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  10. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 10 - Bruce Willis, Eve
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    #10 - Bruce Willis, Eve

    S10:E10

    After watching Oprah win the Bob Hope Award at last night's Emmys; Dave demands to win it in 2003; Dave gives Barbara Gaines a kiss for her heartfelt speech at last night's ceremony (five-peat!); Biff visits the set of ""CSI: Miami.""

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  11. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 11 - Jack Hanna, Tom Cavanagh, Civil War Reenactment
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    #11 - Jack Hanna, Tom Cavanagh, Civil War Reenactment

    S10:E11

    In observance of an incedent that occured at a White Sox-Royals game the previous week, two shirtless drunks beat the crap out of Alan. Later, a Civil War battle is awkwardly recreated on 53rd Street.

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  12. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 12 - Reese Witherspoon, Juan Pablo Montoya, India.Arie
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    #12 - Reese Witherspoon, Juan Pablo Montoya, India.Arie

    S10:E12

    During the annual ""New for Fall"" segment, Alan's hair changes color. Later in the same segment, he is beaten up by Harvey Keitel.

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  13. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 13 - Rose McGowan, Phillipe Petit
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    #13 - Rose McGowan, Phillipe Petit

    S10:E13

    Artiste Phillipe Petit walks on a metal cable 12 stories up and 120 feet long across Broadway.

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  14. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 14 - Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn
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    #14 - Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn

    S10:E14

    Dave announces that he has ""nitrogen narcosis."" Later, during CBS Mailbag, Harold Larkin recalls his harrowing experience of being stuck in an elevator for three hours... with Regis!

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  15. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 15 - Patricia Heaton, Murray Walker
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    #15 - Patricia Heaton, Murray Walker

    S10:E15

    Dave hollers about being the only person in the entire building who wasn't invited to a staff fondue party for Mary Barclay; billards champ Jeanette ""Black Widow"" Lee does a few trick shots; Patricia Heaton and Murray Walker promote their autobiographies.

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  16. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 16 - David Schwimmer, Avril Lavigne
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    #16 - David Schwimmer, Avril Lavigne

    S10:E16

    Dave reminds the nation that he still definitely wants I-465 (the interstate around Indianapolis) named David Letterman Expressway, then announces that tomorrow he plans to offer the mayor of Indianapolis an enormous bribe to get the wheels turning. Later, Avril Lavigne sings ""SK8ER BOI.""

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  17. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 17 - Anthony LaPaglia, Effie Nielson, Clinic
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    #17 - Anthony LaPaglia, Effie Nielson, Clinic

    S10:E17

    Biff celebrates his 56th birthday in grand style; Dave kills a bug on his desk; Dave chats with a nonogenarian weightlifter.

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  18. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 18 - Edward Norton, John Mayer
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    #18 - Edward Norton, John Mayer

    S10:E18

    Dave contacts Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson's office via telephone, and his assistant tells him that renaming the I-465 is a possibility. Later, John Mayer sang ""Your Body is a Wonderland.""

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  19. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 19 - David Arquette, Todd Lynn
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    #19 - David Arquette, Todd Lynn

    S10:E19

    Dave says he is feeling ""bilious,"" and that he will be going to an anger management course in Pennsylvania this weekend; during CBS Mailbag, Kenny professes his love to Pat on an episode of ""Trading Spaces""; Jimmy Fallon offers Paul a cape for his weekly breakdown.

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  20. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 20 - Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
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    #20 - Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

    S10:E20

    53rd Street is the stage for the Purina® Dog Chow diving competition; Dave has choice words for Don Hewitt, who disliked a ""60 Minutes"" joke from last friday's show; Dave shows ""Rejected FDA Items"" such as Elmer's® glue with ten essential vitamins and minerals, ""Goat-umms®,"" and Tums® Spicy Jalapeño; Steph/Monty takes a plunge into the doggie water.

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  21. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 21 - John McCain, David Sedaris
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    #21 - John McCain, David Sedaris

    S10:E21

    A recurring joke for the night (which involved an ice ball called Quaoar) is botched when Harold Larkin disappears; Senator John McCain plugs his new book ""Worth the Fighting For""; David Sedaris stands at a little podium and reads one of his hilarious essays.

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  22. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 22 - Charles Barkley, Franco Zeffirelli, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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    #22 - Charles Barkley, Franco Zeffirelli, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

    S10:E22

    Tonight's desk time begins with trouble. A housefly is buzzing Dave, then lands on a guest chair. Dave takes a swat at it and declares ""Late Show"" a no-fly zone. Later, George Clarke is caught consuming glue.

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  23. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 23 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Bon Jovi
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    #23 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Bon Jovi

    S10:E23

    America's fastest-growing whoop-tee-do, ""Stump the Band,"" has the CBS Orchestra so excited that Paul is doing his horrible Carnac impression again. Later, Michelle Pheiffer promotes ""White Oleander.""

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  24. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 24 - Johnny Knoxville, Ron White
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    #24 - Johnny Knoxville, Ron White

    S10:E24

    During CBS Mailbag, someone asks ""Who is the smartest person on the Late Show staff?"" Dave points out that Late Show Film Coordinator Rick ""Shecky"" Scheckman is very well-read. George Clarke interrupts to make his case, but Dave isn't buying it. Shortly afterwards, George picks up an armload of library books, then drops them from a window onto Shecky on the street. Shecky kicks the bucket.

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  25. Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 25 - Debra Messing, Pink
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    #25 - Debra Messing, Pink

    S10:E25

    Dave shows a newspaper ad from Indy for the Dancers Showclub, instructing guests to take 12B off the ""Dave Letterman Expressway."" He thanks them by promoting the nudie club near the end of the show. Also, Pink sings ""Family Portrait.""

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"Amanda Peet, Tom Dreesen" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 10. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/3/2002. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Jeff Goldblum, George Miller".