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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 8

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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 8

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    #1 - Wesley Snipes, Dido

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    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 - Jon Favreau, Stone Temple Pilots

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    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 - Jack Hanna, Wyclef Jean, Survivor Castaways

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    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 - Richard Hatch, Shaquille O'Neal

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

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    #5 - Charles Grodin, Donal Logue

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    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 - Mary Tyler Moore, Papa Roach

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    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 - Ricki Lake, Adam Ferrara

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    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 - Rudy Giuliani, Laetitia Casta

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    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 - D.L. Hughley, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall

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

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    #10 - Tim Robbins, Andy Kindler

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    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 - Carson Daly, Dwight Yoakam

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

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    #12 - Renee Zellweger, Bonnie Raitt

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    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 - Jamie Foxx, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals

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    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 - Jesse Ventura, Spinal Tap

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    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 - Greg Kinnear, Jake Johannsen

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    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 - Marat Safin, Sting

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    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 - Chris Rock, Emmylou Harris

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    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 - Sally Field, Eddie Irvine

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    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 - Al Gore, Crosby Stills & Nash

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

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    #20 - Kate Hudson, Supergrass

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

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    #21 - Sylvester Stallone, Rocco DiSpirito

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    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 - Gabriel Byrne, Kevin James

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    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 - Denzel Washington, Mark Knopfler

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    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 - Ray Romano, Ralph Nader

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    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 - Jada Pinkett Smith, LL Cool J

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    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 N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/21/2000. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Jon Favreau, Stone Temple Pilots".