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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 17

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Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 17!

The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 17

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  1. Background image for Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors
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    #1 - Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors

    S17:E1

    Dave makes an unusual offer to Moammar Khadafi; throughout the night, Dock Diving Dogs make a splash out on 53rd Street; Howie Mandel explains the origins of his obsessive-compulsive disorder; The Dirty Projectors performed "Cannibal Resource."

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  2. Background image for Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes
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    #2 - Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes

    S17:E2

    A message from the Department of Labor; a staffer gives Dave a 16th anniversary t-shirt (courtesy of Dave); Jeremy Piven puts the mercury poisoning rumors to rest; Rumor Willis plugs Sorority Row; The Black Crowes performed "Good Morning, Captain."

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    #3 - Jason Bateman and White House official Dr. John P. Holdren

    S17:E3

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    #4 - Billy Crystal and John Fogerty

    S17:E4

    Billy Crystal and John Fogerty are the scheduled guests.

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  5. Background image for Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Mazan, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
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    #5 - Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Mazan, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

    S17:E5

    Footage of Dick Cheney wheezing through an interview on Fox News; Dave expresses jealousy towards Neil Patrick Harris for appearing on the cover of the CBS/Viacom magazine "Watch!" and asks him about his recent trip onboard the Orient Express; Steve Mazan riffs on hotel keycards; Dave shows a doctored "Watch!" magazine with him on the cover; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performed "Home."

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  6. Background image for Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies
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    S17:E6

    Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies are the scheduled guests.

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  7. Background image for Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones
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    #7 - Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones

    S17:E7

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    #8 - Matt Damon and Jack Hanna

    S17:E8

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  9. Background image for Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi
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    #9 - Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi

    S17:E9

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    #10 - President Barack Obama

    S17:E10

    Barack Obama becomes the first president to appear on the Late Show while in office. During his 30+ minute sit-down with Dave, President Obama discusses the economy, foreign policy, and health care reform. Quote Dave: "Your job is more difficult than my job."

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    #11 - Former President Bill Clinton and LeBron James

    S17:E11

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    S17:E12

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  13. Background image for Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol
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    #13 - Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol

    S17:E13

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  14. Background image for Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes
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    #14 - Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes

    S17:E14

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  15. Background image for Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers
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    #15 - Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers

    S17:E15

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    #16 - Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, and Miranda Lambert

    S17:E16

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    S17:E17

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    S17:E18

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  19. Background image for Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell
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    #19 - Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell

    S17:E19

    Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell are the scheduled guests.

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  20. Background image for Steve Martin and Lea Michele
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    #20 - Steve Martin and Lea Michele

    S17:E20

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  21. Background image for CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS
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    #21 - CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS

    S17:E21

    CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS are the scheduled guests.

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  22. Background image for Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash
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    #22 - Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash

    S17:E22

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    S17:E23

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    #24 - Jon Hamm, Andy Kindler, and Brett Dennen

    S17:E24

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    #25 - Garry Shandling, Kaley Cuoco, and Tim McGraw

    S17:E25

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 17. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/31/2009. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes".