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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 11

Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 11!

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Al Franken, Grant Paulsen" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 11. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/1/2003. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon".

  • Al Franken, Grant Paulsen
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    #1 - Al Franken, Grant Paulsen

    Season 11 Episode 1

    Aired 9/1/2003

    Dave chats with Stephanie about a (supposed) incident that occurred over the weekend; Alan makes a suggestive offer to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao; Al Franken promotes his new book.

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  • Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon
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    #2 - Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon

    Season 11 Episode 2

    Aired 9/2/2003

    Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, "Molly's Chambers."

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  • Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell
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    #3 - Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell

    Season 11 Episode 3

    Aired 9/3/2003

    Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious military career.

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  • Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown
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    #4 - Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown

    Season 11 Episode 4

    Aired 9/4/2003

    "CBS Mailbag," including Stephanie dressed as Batman, "CBS Vice President of Late Night Programming Vinnie Favale," and "George W. Bush" (Gerard).

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  • Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot
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    #5 - Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot

    Season 11 Episode 5

    Aired 9/5/2003

    Paul's "Stump the Band" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.

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  • Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*
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    #6 - Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*

    Season 11 Episode 6

    Aired 9/8/2003

    Dave welcomes 2003 U.S. Open Men's Tennis Champion Andy Roddick and actor Jack Black. Dave remembers the late Warren Zevon with the Show #1895 tape of Warren singing "Mutineer" on October 30, 2002; Paul and the band play Warren Zevon bumper music throughout the show.

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  • Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott
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    #7 - Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott

    Season 11 Episode 7

    Aired 9/9/2003

    Rick Derringer sits in with the band; a woman from Staten Island participates in "May We See Your Digital Photos, Please?"; Chris Elliott comments on current events.

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  • Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes
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    #8 - Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes

    Season 11 Episode 8

    Aired 9/10/2003

    An opera singer performs in the hallway; the recently deceased Charles Bronson declares his candidacy for Governor of California; Dave and Sharon Stone make out.

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  • Regis Philbin, Seal
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    #9 - Regis Philbin, Seal

    Season 11 Episode 9

    Aired 9/11/2003

    Steph/Monty dresses up as Don Mattingly for CBS Mailbag; she closes the segment by playing catch with Dave.

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  • Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel
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    #10 - Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel

    Season 11 Episode 10

    Aired 9/12/2003

    Dave has a major announcement to make; Cuba Gooding, Jr. promotes The Fighting Temptations; Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sing "America" and "The Boxer."

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  • Dr. Phil, David Bowie
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    #11 - Dr. Phil, David Bowie

    Season 11 Episode 11

    Aired 9/22/2003

    Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap presents the Top Ten List; Dave tells the story of his weekend encounter with a bear at his house in Montana; Dr. Phil gives Dave some parenting tips.

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  • Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello
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    #12 - Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello

    Season 11 Episode 12

    Aired 9/23/2003

    Ben Stiller talks about his new movie, Duplex; Elvis Costello performs a song from his new CD, North.

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  • The Rock, Lynne Cheney
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    #13 - The Rock, Lynne Cheney

    Season 11 Episode 13

    Aired 9/24/2003

    Cold opening: The Rock shows Lynne Cheney how to apply a "chicken wing" to Paul; New York Giants kicker Matt Bryant attempts rooftop field goals across 53rd Street.

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  • Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner
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    #14 - Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner

    Season 11 Episode 14

    Aired 9/25/2003

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  • Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast
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    #15 - Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast

    Season 11 Episode 15

    Aired 9/26/2003

    Stephanie is Peter Pan for "CBS Mailbag;" "Joey Pants" promotes "The Handler;" Kevin Nealon; Outkast sings "Hey Ya."

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  • Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic
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    #16 - Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic

    Season 11 Episode 16

    Aired 9/29/2003

    Paul asks "Survivor 7" castaway Ryan "Skinny" Shoulders (who is wearing a Rage Against The Machine t-shirt) if he digs Audioslave; Denzel Washington promotes Out of Time; The New York Philharmonic performs "The Marriage of Figaro" atop the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theatre building.

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  • Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido
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    #17 - Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido

    Season 11 Episode 17

    Aired 9/30/2003

    It's time for "How Many Guys in Gorilla Suits Can Fit Into a Eyeglass Store?" Quote Dave: "I was going to buy a pair of eyeglasses, but the optical store was full of gorillas."

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  • Tim Robbins, Sting
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    #18 - Tim Robbins, Sting

    Season 11 Episode 18

    Aired 10/1/2003

    The latest role call reveals that Michele O'Callaghan's five-month-old daughter (named "Zoogie") picks Dave's ties; Dave and Paul are dumbfounded by a pitching machine in a new game called "What Is It?"; Tim Robbins plugs "Mystic River"; Pat Farmer destroys the pitching machine.

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  • Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.
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    #19 - Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.

    Season 11 Episode 19

    Aired 10/2/2003

    Steph/Monty dresses as a letter carrier for "Know Your Current Events;" R.E.M. performs "Bad Day."

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  • Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers
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    #20 - Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers

    Season 11 Episode 20

    Aired 10/3/2003

    During CBS Mailbag, Alan dresses up as Saddam Hussein for his new hidden-camera show "Goof'd!" and gets beat up by several people on the street. Later, Robin Williams comments on the Tour de France.

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  • Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright
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    #21 - Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright

    Season 11 Episode 21

    Aired 10/6/2003

    Jessica Simpson mentions that she was on Oprah recently, much to Dave's chagrin; fill-in bandleader Todd Rundgren sings "Hello It's Me;" Pat Farmer drops 20,000 ping-pong balls from the roof.

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  • Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming
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    #22 - Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming

    Season 11 Episode 22

    Aired 10/7/2003

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  • Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton
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    #23 - Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton

    Season 11 Episode 23

    Aired 10/8/2003

    Dave calls ousted California governor Gray Davis "a wanker;" Gary Coleman presents the Top Ten via satellite, then falls asleep; Tom Dressen talks baseball.

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  • George Clooney, Merle Haggard
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    #24 - George Clooney, Merle Haggard

    Season 11 Episode 24

    Aired 10/9/2003

    A man from Charlotte, North Carolina plays "Know Your 2003 Boston Red Sox;" ten Hooters Girls present the Top Ten; George Clooney plugs Intolerable Cruelty.

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  • Charlie Sheen, John Mayer
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    #25 - Charlie Sheen, John Mayer

    Season 11 Episode 25

    Aired 10/10/2003

    During CBS Mailbag, Alan has an awkward reunion with the first girl that ever kissed him, and "Ah-nuld" (Gerard) has an enlightened conversation with Dave. Later, Charlie Sheen promotes "Two and a Half Men."

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