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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 20

Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 20!

David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 1 - Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi
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    #1 - Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi

    S20:E1

    Comic Kathy Griffin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actor Chris Pratt; Big Boi performs.

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  2. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 2 - Regis Philbin; Zedd
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    #2 - Regis Philbin; Zedd

    S20:E2

    TV personality Regis Philbin; musical guest Zedd.

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  3. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 3 - Tracy Morgan; Marv Albert; Everest
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    #3 - Tracy Morgan; Marv Albert; Everest

    S20:E3

    From "30 Rock", actor Tracy Morgan; sportscaster Marv Albert; musical guests Everest.

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  4. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 4 - Michael Strahan; Jessica Chastain; Conor Maynard
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    #4 - Michael Strahan; Jessica Chastain; Conor Maynard

    S20:E4

    Talk show host Michael Strahan; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actress Jessica Chastain; musical guest Conor Maynard.

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  5. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 5 - Brian Williams; Morrissey
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    #5 - Brian Williams; Morrissey

    S20:E5

    News anchor Brian Williams; musical guest Morrissey.

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  6. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 6 - Josh Brolin; Kathryn Bigelow; Ray Wylie Hubbard
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    #6 - Josh Brolin; Kathryn Bigelow; Ray Wylie Hubbard

    S20:E6

    From "Gangster Squad", actor Josh Brolin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", director Kathryn Bigelow; musical guest Ray Wylie Hubbard.

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  7. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 7 - Michael J. Fox; Lena Dunham
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    #7 - Michael J. Fox; Lena Dunham

    S20:E7

    Actor Michael J. Fox; from "Girls", actress Lena Dunham.

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  8. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 8 - Catherine Zeta-Jones; Allison Williams; Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
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    #8 - Catherine Zeta-Jones; Allison Williams; Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

    S20:E8

    From "Broken City", actress Catherine Zeta-Jones; from "Girls", actress Allison Williams; musical guests Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

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  9. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 9 - Charlie Sheen; Phil Simms; José James
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    #9 - Charlie Sheen; Phil Simms; José James

    S20:E9

    From "Anger Management", actor Charlie Sheen; CBS Sports commentator and former NFL quarterback Phil Simms; musical guest José James.

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  10. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 10 - Jennifer Lawrence; Alan Zweibel; A$AP Rocky
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    #10 - Jennifer Lawrence; Alan Zweibel; A$AP Rocky

    S20:E10

    Actress Jennifer Lawrence; author Alan Zweibel; musical guest A$AP Rocky.

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  11. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 11 - Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; Buddy Guy
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    #11 - Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; Buddy Guy

    S20:E11

    Reality TV personalities Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; musical guest Buddy Guy.

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  12. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 12 - Jeremy Renner; Jack Hanna
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    #12 - Jeremy Renner; Jack Hanna

    S20:E12

    From "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters", actor Jeremy Renner; animal expert Jack Hanna.

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  13. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 13 - Kevin Bacon; Brian Kiley; The Amazing
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    #13 - Kevin Bacon; Brian Kiley; The Amazing

    S20:E13

    From "The Following", actor Kevin Bacon; comic Brian Kiley; musical guests The Amazing.

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  14. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 14 - Melissa McCarthy; David Morrissey; David Byrne & St. Vincent
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    #14 - Melissa McCarthy; David Morrissey; David Byrne & St. Vincent

    S20:E14

    From "Mike & Molly", actress Melissa McCarthy; from "The Walking Dead", actor David Morrissey; musical guests David Byrne & St. Vincent.

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  15. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 15 - Sylvester Stallone; Al Gore
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    #15 - Sylvester Stallone; Al Gore

    S20:E15

    From "Bullet to the Head", actor Sylvester Stallone; former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.

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  16. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 16 - Jason Bateman; Alison Brie; Shovels & Rope
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    #16 - Jason Bateman; Alison Brie; Shovels & Rope

    S20:E16

    From "Identity Thief", actor Jason Bateman; from "Community", actress Alison Brie; musical guests Shovels & Rope.

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  17. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 17 - Al Pacino; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
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    #17 - Al Pacino; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

    S20:E17

    Fom "Stand Up Guys", actor Al Pacino; musical guests Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

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  18. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 18 - Kevin Spacey; Nick Griffin; Emeli Sandé
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    #18 - Kevin Spacey; Nick Griffin; Emeli Sandé

    S20:E18

    From "House of Cards", actor Kevin Spacey; comic Nick Griffin; musical guest Emeli Sandé.

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  19. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 19 - Gov. Chris Christie; Joe Flacco; Cody Ray Slaughter
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    #19 - Gov. Chris Christie; Joe Flacco; Cody Ray Slaughter

    S20:E19

    New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Cody Ray Slaughter.

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  20. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 20 - Eric Stonestreet; Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo; Brandon Bennett; Norman, the Bicycle-Riding Dog
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    #20 - Eric Stonestreet; Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo; Brandon Bennett; Norman, the Bicycle-Riding Dog

    S20:E20

    From "Modern Family", actor Eric Stonestreet; Trick: Norman will ride a scooter; from Sirius XM Radio, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett.

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  21. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 21 - Joel McHale; Amy Sedaris; Justin Shandor
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    #21 - Joel McHale; Amy Sedaris; Justin Shandor

    S20:E21

    From "Community", actor and TV host Joel McHale; actress and comedienne Amy Sedaris; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Justin Shandor.

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  22. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 22 - Sally Field; John Harbaugh; Shawn Klush
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    #22 - Sally Field; John Harbaugh; Shawn Klush

    S20:E22

    Actress Sally Field; Baltimore Ravens' John Harbaugh; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Shawn Klush.

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  23. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 23 - Pauley Perrette; Jake Johannsen; Ben Portsmouth
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    #23 - Pauley Perrette; Jake Johannsen; Ben Portsmouth

    S20:E23

    From "NCIS", actress Pauley Perrette; comedian Jake Johannsen; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Ben Portsmouth.

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  24. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 24 - Bill O'Reilly; S.I. Swimsuit Models; The Avett Brothers
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    #24 - Bill O'Reilly; S.I. Swimsuit Models; The Avett Brothers

    S20:E24

    Talk show host Bill O'Reilly; a Top Ten List presented by ten 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and the 2013 S.I. Swimsuit cover model reveal; musical guests The Avett Brothers.

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  25. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 25 - Bruce Willis; Kate Upton; Little Big Town
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    #25 - Bruce Willis; Kate Upton; Little Big Town

    S20:E25

    From "A Good Day to Die Hard", actor Bruce Willis; 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Kate Upton; musical guests Little Big Town.

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 20. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Regis Philbin; Zedd".