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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 16

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Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 16!

The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 16

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  1. 7.1/10(20 votes)

    #1 - Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond

    S16:E47

    Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.

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  2. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman

    S16:E5

    Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.

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  3. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais

    S16:E9

    Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Street; Dave reads from the "Late Show Fun Facts" book, in stores next week; in her first LSDL appearance in seven years, Meg Ryan plugs The Women and shares an anecdote about her daughter; Ricky Gervais promotes Ghost Town and describes doing press junkets for the movie.

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  4. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

    S16:E16

    Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

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  5. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley

    S16:E38

    Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."

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  6. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene

    S16:E61

    Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.

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  7. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman

    S16:E71

    Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a monkey sneezing; a squid sneezing; Dick Cheney Lie Count; Governor Bill Richardson; Late Show Fun Facts; Alan Kalter's Guide to the Inauguration; and a top ten list.

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  8. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Isla Fisher, extreme fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson and Gary Louris, a Top Ten List presented by Lil' Wayne

    S16:E85

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  9. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Julia Roberts, Bell X1

    S16:E108

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  10. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Jennifer Garner, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, Manchester Orchestra

    S16:E132

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  11. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Norm MacDonald, a Top Ten List presented by Leonard Nimoy, Animal Collective

    S16:E138

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  12. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Matthew Broderick, Brian Regan, Chris Cornell

    S16:E139

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  13. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Chrisette Michele

    S16:E141

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  14. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Kid Scientists, Teri Hatcher, Rick Ross with Magazeen, a Top Ten List presented by Ron Howard

    S16:E143

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  15. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Paris Hilton, Calvin Borel, Steven Wright

    S16:E154

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  16. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Julia Roberts, Black Eyed Peas

    S16:E156

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  17. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash

    S16:E157

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  18. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Sandra Bullock, Pete Correale, P.J. Harvey & John Parish

    S16:E159

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  19. 5.7/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, Terrence Howard

    S16:E1

    Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, and Terrence Howard are the scheduled guests.

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    #20 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, Tricky

    S16:E2

    Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, and Tricky are the scheduled guests.

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    #21 - Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy

    S16:E3

    Following the previous night's acceptance speech, Dave admits to underestimating Gov. Sarah Palin; Andy Kindler makes his last report from the GOP convention in Minneapolis; Robin Williams throws in his two cents on the election; Shannen Doherty plugs the new 90210 and describes surviving the Southern California mudslides; Duffy performed "Warwick Avenue."

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    #22 - John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve Earle

    S16:E4

    John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.

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    #23 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael Buble

    S16:E6

    Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests. Plus, the second annual NASCAR Top Twelve!

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    #24 - Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James

    S16:E7

    Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.

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    #25 - Jessica Simpson, Jack Hanna

    S16:E8

    Jessica Simpson and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 16. It scored 7.1/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/20/2008. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman".