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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 12

Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 12!

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 12. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/23/2004. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson".

  • Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead
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    #1 - Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

    Season 12 Episode 1

    Aired 8/23/2004

    Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""

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  • Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson
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    #2 - Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

    Season 12 Episode 2

    Aired 8/24/2004

    Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip from the Olympics; Denis Leary promotes the FX hit drama ""Rescue Me.""

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  • Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave
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    #3 - Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

    Season 12 Episode 3

    Aired 8/25/2004

    ""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's ""You're Busted"" at Ranch 1, and New Jersey going ""Gay Crazy;"" gold medalist Paul Hamm visits.

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  • Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw
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    Season 12 Episode 4

    Aired 8/26/2004

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  • Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan
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    Season 12 Episode 5

    Aired 8/27/2004

    A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top Ten; political writer Maureen Dowd makes several alarming comments on the presidential election.

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  • Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J
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    Season 12 Episode 6

    Aired 8/30/2004

    Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS with a timeline; Biff reports from the Republican National Convention, with a goal to hug as many ""Republican Babes"" as possible.

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  • Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks
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    Season 12 Episode 7

    Aired 8/31/2004

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  • John McCain, Tom Russell
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    Season 12 Episode 8

    Aired 9/1/2004

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  • Tim Russert, Snow Patrol
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    Season 12 Episode 9

    Aired 9/2/2004

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  • Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo
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    Season 12 Episode 10

    Aired 9/3/2004

    Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.

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  • National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane
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    #11 - National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

    Season 12 Episode 11

    Aired 9/6/2004

    Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over Alan); three National Hollerin' Champions do their thing; Neve Campbell; Keane performs ""Somewhere Only We Know.""

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  • Regis Philbin, Hoobastank
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    Season 12 Episode 12

    Aired 9/7/2004

    At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; Alan recaps his summer, with the usual results; Hoobastank performs ""Same Direction.""

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  • Martin Short, Alan Jackson
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    Season 12 Episode 13

    Aired 9/8/2004

    ""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message to Hillary Clinton; Martin Short; ""Late Show Back to School Tips;"" Alan Jackson sings.

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  • Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne
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    Season 12 Episode 14

    Aired 9/9/2004

    Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent goes awry; Ray Romano talks about the final season of ""Everybody Loves Raymond;"" Avril Lavigne performs ""My Happy Ending.""

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  • Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston
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    Season 12 Episode 15

    Aired 9/10/2004

    Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.

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  • John Kerry, Green Day
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    Season 12 Episode 16

    Aired 9/20/2004

    Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""

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  • Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise
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    Season 12 Episode 17

    Aired 9/21/2004

    Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automobile air freshener; Alan unintentionally admits that he's sexual dysfunctional.

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  • Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello
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    Season 12 Episode 18

    Aired 9/22/2004

    Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.

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  • Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def
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    Season 12 Episode 19

    Aired 9/23/2004

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  • Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen
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    Season 12 Episode 20

    Aired 9/24/2004

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  • Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna
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    Season 12 Episode 21

    Aired 9/27/2004

    As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 2009, then openly asks if he can go back to NBC to host Late Night; a Kodomo Dragon (courtesy of Jack Hanna) startles Dave.

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  • John Goodman, Tom Waits
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    Season 12 Episode 22

    Aired 9/28/2004

    Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""

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  • Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot
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    Season 12 Episode 23

    Aired 9/29/2004

    Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the ending of another movie En Espanol, then goes off on one of his trademark rants.

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  • John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam
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    Season 12 Episode 24

    Aired 9/30/2004

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  • Richard Gere, Jason Randal
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    Season 12 Episode 25

    Aired 10/1/2004

    CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician Jason Randal dazzles Dave with some card tricks.

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