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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 6

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Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 6!

The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 6

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...
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    #1 - Jean-Claude Van Damme, Darryl Strawberry, Joe Cocker

    S6:E1

    During a segment comparing President Clinton's vacation to Dave's, a stockbroker comes in for a hug.

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    #2 - Beau Bridges, Terrell Davis, Squirrel Nut Zippers

    S6:E2

    Dave points out that the show has undergone budget cuts, which might explain the tiny cue cards Tony's holding. Later, Beau Bridges promotes his new series, ""Maximum Bob.""

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    #3 - Terry Bradshaw, Jesse Jackson

    S6:E3

    Dave makes a lenghty rant about ""The Late Shift"" after an audience member asks him for an autograph; Martin Short sings the Top Ten List; Terry Bradshaw makes his predictions for the football season.

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    #4 - Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom Agna

    S6:E4

    Alan Kalter comments on home run record that is being chased by Mark McGwire; Dave announces that CBS ""just don't care 'bout"" the new fall lineup; Ray Romano talks about his family.

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    #5 - Stupid Human Tricks, Jason Patric, Eve 6

    S6:E5

    During CBS Mailbag, Dave and the band play ""Let's Screw with Paul Shaffer's Mind.""

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    #6 - Richard Simmons, Luisa Conlon

    S6:E6

    Junior Brown sits in with the band, while Biff reports from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

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    S6:E7

    Biff makes another report from Busch Stadium, while Dave flirts with Andie MacDowell.

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    S6:E8

    Dave goes on a tirade about the CBS watermark on the lower right hand side of the screen. Later, Dave chats with the guy who caught Mark McGwire's 62nd Home Run ball.

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    S6:E9

    Dave stuggles to grow a beard; Charles Grodin promotes his talk show; Dave chats with the former Washington Senators pitcher who gave up Babe Ruth's 59th home run in 1927 (in his MLB debut, no less).

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    S6:E10

    During CBS Mailbag, Paul, Tony, Biff and Sid announce that they're going to tour the country as a CSNY-type guitar band.

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    S6:E11

    Dave congratulates the staff on the big Emmy win the previous night, then grills Rob Burnett for not kissing his wife just before he accepted the award.

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    S6:E12

    Dave shows a (bogus) Mastercard ad starring Ken Starr; Biff goes to Chicago for another Home Run Report; Jackie Chan does an great Elvis impression.

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    S6:E13

    Biff brings in scissors for a tie trim; Calvert impersonates Hank Williams, Jr.; Bill Cosby plays sax under the alias ""Philly Billy Be Bop.""

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    S6:E14

    Dave apologizes for his affair with Angela Lansbury, while Biff apologizes for his affair with Dave's wife. Shortly afterwards, Dorothy calls and insults Dave.

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    S6:E15

    Dave makes another rant pertaining to the CBS Watermark; kid Geography whiz Jonathan Estrada helps out during CBS Mailbag; Brian Benben promotes his new, self-titled (and quickly cancelled) sitcom.

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    S6:E16

    Dave talks about a Steak House Onion Machine, while Michael J. Fox promotes his sitcom ""Spin City.""

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    S6:E17

    Dave shows a (bogus) ad for ESPN2's ""Xtreme Presidental Perjury,"" while J.Lo promotes ""Antz.""

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    S6:E18

    A gag promo for the TV series ""Biffy, The Umpire Layer"" is declared the worst joke ever seen on the show; an ""Audience Vote"" determines Rip Taylor as tonight's guest instead of an absentee Cindy Crawford; Kevin James does some stand-up to promote ""The King of Queens.""

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    S6:E19

    Dave makes fun of Inky's summer camp outfit. Later, Howard Stern plays with his gut and strips to his underwear in order to show off his legs.

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    S6:E20

    A fawn walks onstage during CBS Mailbag; comedian Jon Stewart promotes ""The Daily Show.""

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    S6:E21

    Musical guests Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach perform ""I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself."" Also, ""newly elected chancellor of Germany Gerhardt Schroeder"" sits in with the band ""all night long"" on alto sax.

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    S6:E22

    Dave lets Inky go on a ""gum break;"" George Clarke is introduced as operator of the Late Show hedge fund; Biff demands more scandals involving President Clinton; Chris Tucker promotes Rush Hour.

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    S6:E23

    Warren fills in for Paul (out for Yom Kippur); Kelsey Grammer brings out his dog during his interview.

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    S6:E24

    Dennis, a baseball-bunting pig, waits throughout the show to shag some balls on 53rd Street. He ends up getting bumped after the ""Hedwig"" performance goes on too long.

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    S6:E25

    During CBS Mailbag, Alan promotes ""Alan Kalter's Music To Make Love By,"" which includes two TV theme songs and a doorbell. Later, Steve Martin's lengthy absence from appearing on the show is explained in a little film called ""Dave and Steve's Gay Vacation.""

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Jean-Claude Van Damme, Darryl Strawberry, Joe Cocker" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 6. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/31/1998. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Beau Bridges, Terrell Davis, Squirrel Nut Zippers".