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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 17

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!

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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 N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/31/2009. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes".

  • Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors
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    #1 - Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors

    Season 17 Episode 1

    Aired 8/31/2009

    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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  • Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes
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    #2 - Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes

    Season 17 Episode 2

    Aired 9/1/2009

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

    Season 17 Episode 3

    Aired 9/2/2009

    No description available

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  • Billy Crystal and John Fogerty
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    #4 - Billy Crystal and John Fogerty

    Season 17 Episode 4

    Aired 9/3/2009

    Billy Crystal and John Fogerty are the scheduled guests.

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  • 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

    Season 17 Episode 5

    Aired 9/4/2009

    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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  • Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies
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    #6 - Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies

    Season 17 Episode 6

    Aired 9/8/2009

    Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies are the scheduled guests.

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  • Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones
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    #7 - Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones

    Season 17 Episode 7

    Aired 9/9/2009

    No description available

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  • Matt Damon and Jack Hanna
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    #8 - Matt Damon and Jack Hanna

    Season 17 Episode 8

    Aired 9/10/2009

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  • Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi
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    #9 - Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi

    Season 17 Episode 9

    Aired 9/11/2009

    No description available

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  • President Barack Obama
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    #10 - President Barack Obama

    Season 17 Episode 10

    Aired 9/21/2009

    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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  • Former President Bill Clinton and LeBron James
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    #11 - Former President Bill Clinton and LeBron James

    Season 17 Episode 11

    Aired 9/22/2009

    No description available

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  • Simon Baker and Mary J. Blige
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    #12 - Simon Baker and Mary J. Blige

    Season 17 Episode 12

    Aired 9/23/2009

    No description available

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  • Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol
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    #13 - Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol

    Season 17 Episode 13

    Aired 9/24/2009

    No description available

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  • Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes
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    #14 - Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes

    Season 17 Episode 14

    Aired 9/25/2009

    No description available

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  • Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers
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    #15 - Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers

    Season 17 Episode 15

    Aired 9/28/2009

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

    Season 17 Episode 16

    Aired 9/29/2009

    No description available

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  • Madonna and Harry Connick Jr.
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    #17 - Madonna and Harry Connick Jr.

    Season 17 Episode 17

    Aired 9/30/2009

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  • Woody Harrelson and Kim Kardashian
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    #18 - Woody Harrelson and Kim Kardashian

    Season 17 Episode 18

    Aired 10/1/2009

    No description available

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  • Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell
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    #19 - Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell

    Season 17 Episode 19

    Aired 10/2/2009

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

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  • Steve Martin and Lea Michele
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    #20 - Steve Martin and Lea Michele

    Season 17 Episode 20

    Aired 10/5/2009

    No description available

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  • CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS
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    #21 - CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS

    Season 17 Episode 21

    Aired 10/6/2009

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

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  • Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash
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    #22 - Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash

    Season 17 Episode 22

    Aired 10/7/2009

    No description available

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  • Kristin Davis and Barry Sonnenfeld
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    #23 - Kristin Davis and Barry Sonnenfeld

    Season 17 Episode 23

    Aired 10/8/2009

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

    Season 17 Episode 24

    Aired 10/9/2009

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

    Season 17 Episode 25

    Aired 10/12/2009

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