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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 8

Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 8!

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 8 Episode 1 - Wesley Snipes, Dido
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    #1 - Wesley Snipes, Dido

    S8:E1

    Dave shows that he has a bandaged finger, claiming that he got a poison gas sensor alarm at his house over the weekend. He later breaks down, admitting that he cut his finger making potato salad.

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  2. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 2 - Jon Favreau, Stone Temple Pilots
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    #2 - Jon Favreau, Stone Temple Pilots

    S8:E2

    Dave shows a supposed clip of the Bushes applauding Al Gore's acceptance speech. Later, several of Joe G's customers participate in a game called "Pizza Survivor."

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  3. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 3 - Jack Hanna, Wyclef Jean, Survivor Castaways
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    #3 - Jack Hanna, Wyclef Jean, Survivor Castaways

    S8:E3

    The cast of the original "Survivor" are featured in a special Top Ten list. Later, Dave chats with Jack Hanna.

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  4. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 4 - Richard Hatch, Shaquille O'Neal
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    #4 - Richard Hatch, Shaquille O'Neal

    S8:E4

    Dave asks "Survivor I" winner Richard Hatch about his "appearance" on the show last night.

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  5. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 5 - Charles Grodin, Donal Logue
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    #5 - Charles Grodin, Donal Logue

    S8:E5

    Dave shows the "rabid dingo" bite clip again; Biff tests his psychic abilities with unlabeled canned goods; Donal Logue promotes "The Tao of Steve."

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  6. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 6 - Mary Tyler Moore, Papa Roach
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    #6 - Mary Tyler Moore, Papa Roach

    S8:E6

    Dave's finger still hurts; Paul offers to pick up Anna Kournikova for her upcoming appearance; Alan makes a special offer to Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres (who just split up).

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  7. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 7 - Ricki Lake, Adam Ferrara
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    #7 - Ricki Lake, Adam Ferrara

    S8:E7

    Dave fusses about the polar ice caps melting and The Weather Channel's inability to cover it. Later, Alan closes "Campaign 2000" by singing "Climb Every Mountain" and starting a fight.

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  8. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 8 - Rudy Giuliani, Laetitia Casta
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    #8 - Rudy Giuliani, Laetitia Casta

    S8:E8

    On the 7th anniversary of the first episode on CBS, Dave points out that he has made exactly 3,280 episodes in late night, and that his favorite was #1150. Later, Biff goes to a summer camp in Honesdale, PA.

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  9. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 9 - D.L. Hughley, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall
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    #9 - D.L. Hughley, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall

    S8:E9

    Dave quizzes a secretary from Hartford with "Know Your Employees of Don Hewlett Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Buick in Georgetown, Texas."

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  10. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 10 - Tim Robbins, Andy Kindler
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    #10 - Tim Robbins, Andy Kindler

    S8:E10

    During CBS Mailbag, Gerard explains why he's voting for Bush, and Dave marries Richard Hatch of "Survivor I" fame.

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  11. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 11 - Carson Daly, Dwight Yoakam
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    #11 - Carson Daly, Dwight Yoakam

    S8:E11

    During a segment called "Summer Memories," Anton recalls being attacked by a giant mosquito. Later, Carson Daly plugs "TRL."

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  12. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 12 - Renee Zellweger, Bonnie Raitt
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    #12 - Renee Zellweger, Bonnie Raitt

    S8:E12

    After reviewing stills of Dave's hand being stitched up, we're ready for the removal of the stitches, simulcast on www.cbs.com/lateshow. In the guest chair is Dr. Lou Arrone; he says Dave "almost cut off the tip of his finger." Dr. Robert Hodgkiss comes out and puts on goofy glasses. The Hi-Ho Babes bring out the medical equipment. Dave plays with special small magnifying camera by putting it in his mouth and down his pants. Finally, all 3 stitches come out. Shortly afterwards, Rupert brings in potato salad.

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  13. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 13 - Jamie Foxx, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
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    #13 - Jamie Foxx, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals

    S8:E13

    Alan interrupts Dave, claiming Monday was his 5th anniversary working on the show. He's mad because Dave forgot. He runs out into street, strips to his undies, and flips Dave off.

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  14. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 14 - Jesse Ventura, Spinal Tap
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    #14 - Jesse Ventura, Spinal Tap

    S8:E14

    An audience member from Buffalo named Mel Chastain plays "Know Your Professional Bill Gates Lookalikes." Dave likes her so much that Biff hands her "Lion King" tickets.

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  15. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 15 - Greg Kinnear, Jake Johannsen
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    #15 - Greg Kinnear, Jake Johannsen

    S8:E15

    CBS Mailbag: Dave teaches grade school, while "AP writer Adam Klymer" (the scribe Dubya referred to as a "Major League Asshole," as played by Gerard) gives the future president the finger. Later, Greg Kinnear promotes "Dinner with Friends."

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  16. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 16 - Marat Safin, Sting
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    #16 - Marat Safin, Sting

    S8:E16

    Biff blows up a bicycle tube and a soccer ball with a tire pump; Sting and Cheb Mami sing "Desert Rose."

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  17. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 17 - Chris Rock, Emmylou Harris
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    #17 - Chris Rock, Emmylou Harris

    S8:E17

    How Many Guys in Cat Suits Can Fit into a Coffee Shop? Walking in with no resistance are seven cats, a dog, Santa, a guy in a red cape, three monkeys, Moses, Dracula, Hercules, and a clown.

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  18. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 18 - Sally Field, Eddie Irvine
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    #18 - Sally Field, Eddie Irvine

    S8:E18

    A "Banned from the Classroom" bit includes a jar of spit ball spit; Jack Daniels drink boxes; Professor George W. Bush's Build Your Own Electric Chair kit; the book Human Sexuality by the Gores; Elmer's Paste with Sprinkles; Dave Letterman anatomy chart; Crayola 64 pack cigarettes; and Hot Wheel Cars with (exploding) Firestone tires.

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  19. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 19 - Al Gore, Crosby Stills & Nash
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    #19 - Al Gore, Crosby Stills & Nash

    S8:E19

    Warren Zevon fills in for Paul Shaffer, who was sick that night.

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  20. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 20 - Kate Hudson, Supergrass
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    #20 - Kate Hudson, Supergrass

    S8:E20

    Nadine and Andrea rescue Calvert from under Dave's desk again. Later, Dave shows a "new" Hillary Clinton ad.

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  21. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 21 - Sylvester Stallone, Rocco DiSpirito
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    #21 - Sylvester Stallone, Rocco DiSpirito

    S8:E21

    Dave goes on another lengthy tirade, correcting an article that appeared in yesterday's New York Times Magazine, calling Rush Limbaugh a "giant bag of gas," and then showing a photo of Jay Leno to demonstrate why his rival is "the goofiest-looking man in television."

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  22. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 22 - Gabriel Byrne, Kevin James
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    #22 - Gabriel Byrne, Kevin James

    S8:E22

    Dave gives the results of Olympic events before they air on NBC. Belgium seems to have won all of them except one (Finland).

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  23. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 23 - Denzel Washington, Mark Knopfler
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    #23 - Denzel Washington, Mark Knopfler

    S8:E23

    Dave comments on Monday's rant by stating that while he has never been a non-voting Republican (according to the Times Magazine), he once registered as a Democrat. Later, Denzel Washington promotes "Remember the Titans" and wishes his wife a happy birthday.

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  24. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 24 - Ray Romano, Ralph Nader
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    #24 - Ray Romano, Ralph Nader

    S8:E24

    Dave begins the evening by announcing, "Tonight is my final performance." Meanwhile, Vince Gill sits in, and presidential candidate Ralph Nader makes a campaign stop.

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  25. Late Show with David Letterman Season 8 Episode 25 - Jada Pinkett Smith, LL Cool J
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    #25 - Jada Pinkett Smith, LL Cool J

    S8:E25

    Dave makes another Ball State Football Update, declaring last week's 74-0 trouncing by Kansas State as being closer than the score reveals. Later, Alan Kalter interrupts Dave to scoff at news of Barbra Streisand's last concert, takes some time alone, then sobs uncontrollably.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Wesley Snipes, Dido" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 8. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/21/2000. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Jon Favreau, Stone Temple Pilots".