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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 15

Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 15!

The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 15

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and...
  1. Background image for Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa
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    #1 - Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa

    S15:E1

    Former President Bill Clinton plugs his new book and explains why he can't be his wife's running mate; Patti Scialfa performed "A Town Called Heartbreak."

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  2. Background image for Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne
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    #2 - Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne

    S15:E2

    Dave apologizes to Sue Hum for a pre-show accident; the show is interrupted by a performance of "Mark Twain Tonight!" starring Johnny Dark; Danny Devito plugs his new restaurant; Larry David (in his very first Late Show appearance) comments on Dave's hair; Avril Lavigne performs "When You're Gone."

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  3. Background image for Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra
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    #3 - Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra

    S15:E3

    In the midst of a citywide taxi strike, a cab is seen carrying people on the its roof and front hood; Biff makes a feeble attempt at seeing Jessica Alba in person; George Saunders plugs his new book; Manchester Orchestra (in their network television debut) performs "Wolves at Night."

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  4. Background image for Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys
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    #4 - Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys

    S15:E4

    Throughout the show, saxophonist Aaron Bing attempts to break the world record for the longest sustained note (and ultimately fails). Also, Arctic Monkeys perform "Fluorescent Adolescent."

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  5. Background image for Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
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    #5 - Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

    S15:E5

    Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard, and Marketa Irglova are the scheduled guests.

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  6. Background image for Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega
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    #6 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega

    S15:E6

    Prior to the show, Jude Brennan confronts Dr. Phil about Dave's "psychotic tendencies"; Deborah Lynn loses yet again on "Psychic Sandwich"; during his interview with Dave, Dr. Phil discusses at length the reasoning behind celebrity bad behavior; Suzanne Vega performed "Anniversary."

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  8. Background image for Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars
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    #7 - Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars

    S15:E7

    Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, and Daughtry are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special NASCAR Top Ten!

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    #8 - Martha Stewart, Fred Willard, a Top Ten List presented by Billy Bob Thornton

    S15:E8

    Martha Stewart and Fred Willard are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Billy Bob Thornton!

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    #9 - Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire

    S15:E9

    Dave does an impression of Tony's reaction to an inaccurate monologue joke; Regis critiques' Dave's recent appearance on Oprah and plugs the 20th anniversary of his talk show; Chamillionaire (with a sizable string section) performed "Hip Hop Police."

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    #10 - Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am

    S15:E10

    Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, and Will.I.Am are the scheduled guests.

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    #11 - Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts

    S15:E11

    Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, and Rascal Flatts are the scheduled guests.

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    #12 - Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan

    S15:E12

    Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to promote their new project, "Bionic Guy"; 7-11 head honcho Jim Keyes comes up with another wacky promotion; Chaka Khan sings "Love Me Still."

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    #13 - Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge

    S15:E13

    Whoopi Goldberg and Melissa Etheridge are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

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    #14 - Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch

    S15:E14

    Henry Rife leaps over six taxicabs on an ATV; Paris Hilton dodges a string of questions regarding her stint in prison; Emile Hirsch plugs Into The Wild.

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    #15 - Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper

    S15:E15

    Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Ben Harper are the scheduled guests.

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    #16 - Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty

    S15:E16

    The show is interrupted by a businessman on a cell phone in the backdrop; Johnny Dark makes another appearance as Mark Twain; Alan gets beat up by an annoyed Mets fan; John Fogerty performed "Long Dark Night."

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    #17 - Alec Baldwin, Faith Hill

    S15:E17

    Throughout the night, Late Show interns attempt to parallel-park on 53rd Street; Dave reads "Top Ten Signs Your Team Isn't Going To Win the World Series" out of order; Alec Baldwin plugs "30 Rock" and gives parallel parking a shot; Faith Hill performed "Stronger."

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    #18 - Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna

    S15:E18

    Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, and Rihanna are the scheduled guests.

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    #19 - Bob Newhart, Angela Kinsey, Iron and Wine

    S15:E19

    Several audience members voluntarily present the Top Ten; Bob Newhart shares an amusing story about Frank Sinatra; Angela Kinsey talks about life in Texas; Iron & Wine performed "The Devil Never Sleeps."

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    #20 - George Clooney, Kid Rock

    S15:E20

    George Clooney and Kid Rock are the scheduled guests.

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    #21 - Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan

    S15:E21

    Several elderly Alan Greenspan "groupies" stand outside the theater as the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve plugs his new book. Also, Jennifer Lopez discusses pregnancy rumors and sings "Do It Well."

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    #22 - Stephen Colbert, Eva Mendes, Queens of the Stone Age

    S15:E22

    A canned ham is almost given to an audience member; the "f*** you" guy brags about a winning lottery ticket; Stephen Colbert discusses "roughing it" and plugs his new book; Queens of the Stone Age perform "3's and 7's."

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    #23 - Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, Mariza

    S15:E23

    Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, and Mariza are the scheduled guests.

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  25. Background image for Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony
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    #24 - Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony

    S15:E24

    A pregnant Halle Berry plugs Things We Lost In The Fire and shows a 3-D ultrasound image that resembles Dave. Also, Eric Buss and his "Spring Snake Symphony" (375 snakes-in-a-can) perform Strauss' "The Blue Danube."

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  26. Background image for Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent
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    #25 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent

    S15:E25

    Marc Odgers returns to the Late Show to leap over five interns; a security guard (Mike McIntee) tasers a runaway audience member; Connie Britton plugs "Friday Night Lights"; 50 Cent performed "A-Yo Technology."

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Season 15 Ratings Summary

"Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 15. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/2007. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne".