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The Best Episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

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The Best Episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

Late-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures.

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  1. Background image for Ryan Reynolds
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Ryan Reynolds

    S4:E4

    Ryan Reynolds makes pizza for Dave while he discusses his youth in Canada, early days as an actor, life as a father and love of Welsh football.

    Director:Michael Steed
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Dave Chappelle
    8.6/10(418 votes)

    #2 - Dave Chappelle

    S3:E3

    In a rare interview near his farm in Ohio, comedy legend Dave Chappelle reflects on his unconventional career, his family and the power of community.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Charles Barkley
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    #3 - Charles Barkley

    S5:E2

    Charles Barkley goes golfing with Dave and shares his unfiltered opinions on the NBA and WNBA, his transition to analyst and the fight against racism.

    Director:Michael Steed
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for It's a Whole New Ball Game Now
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - It's a Whole New Ball Game Now

    S1:E1

    Former President Barack Obama reflects on political tensions and his family's life after the White House, and Dave visits Selma with Rep. John Lewis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for I Had a Paper Route Too
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - I Had a Paper Route Too

    S1:E4

    JAY-Z talks candidly about his pasts in the streets, his family struggles and racial injustice. Dave visits legendary producer Rick Rubin in the studio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for It's Just Land Mine Hopscotch
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - It's Just Land Mine Hopscotch

    S1:E5

    Tina Fey opens up about her family, the changing culture at "SNL" and the one moment she wishes she could take back. Plus, blues icon Buddy Guy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Howard Stern

    S1:E6

    Howard Stern shares the stories behind his outsized radio persona, a heartfelt apology he issued to Dave, and his famous interviews with Donald Trump.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Ellen DeGeneres
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Ellen DeGeneres

    S2:E2

    Ellen reflects on some of the toughest and most gratifying moments of her life, and she and Dave make mischief on the set of her talk show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Tiffany Haddish
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Tiffany Haddish

    S2:E3

    Tiffany Haddish lights up the stage as she talks Dave through her journey from foster care to the bar mitzvah party circuit to big-time movie roles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Melinda Gates
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Melinda Gates

    S2:E5

    Melinda Gates breaks down big global challenges and explains why it's vital to get more women in tech. Dave makes sandwiches with her husband, Bill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Billie Eilish
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Billie Eilish

    S4:E1

    Dave visits Billie Eilish to discuss inspiration, influences and imposter syndrome - and even managers to work in a little go-karting and Auto-tuning.

    Director:Michael Steed
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Will Smith
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Will Smith

    S4:E2

    Will Smith recalls his rap origins, the lasting impact of his parents, spiritual explorations, and one very fateful night at Quincy Jones' house.

    Director:Michael Steed
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    S4:E6

    Julia Louis-Dreyfus takes Dave fishing and talks growing up with two families, serving Gumby tea on "SNL" and reality overtaking fiction with "Veep."

    Director:Michael Steed
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Caitlin Clark
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Caitlin Clark

    S5:E3

    Over donuts and duckpin bowling, Caitlin Clark and Dave discuss her record-breaking rise to WNBA stardom and learning to hone her competitive drive.

    Director:Helen M. Cho
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Kanye West
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Kanye West

    S2:E1

    Kanye opens up about family, bipolar disorder, his Sunday Service gatherings and the backlash over his support for Trump. Dave scores new Yeezy gear.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Miley Cyrus
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #16 - Miley Cyrus

    S5:E1

    Miley Cyrus performs an intimate show at the Chateau Marmont and opens up to Dave about songwriting, sobriety and separating herself from Hannah Montana.

    Director:Michael Steed
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Robert Downey Jr.
    7.6/10(304 votes)

    #17 - Robert Downey Jr.

    S3:E2

    The "Iron Man" star opens up about his showbiz childhood, addictions and comeback, then introduces Dave to the animal menagerie at his Malibu home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Lewis Hamilton
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Lewis Hamilton

    S2:E4

    World Champion Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton looks back on his scrappy beginnings and gives Dave the thrill of a lifetime on the racetrack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for You Be the Newsman, I'll Be Liz Taylor
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - You Be the Newsman, I'll Be Liz Taylor

    S1:E2

    George Clooney opens up about his humanitarian work, courting wife Amal and his failed baseball dreams. Plus, Dave visits George's folks in Kentucky.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for You Know, She Has a Nobel Peace Prize
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - You Know, She Has a Nobel Peace Prize

    S1:E3

    From a Taliban attack to a Nobel Prize to Oxford: Malala Yousafzai walks Dave through her extraordinary journey, her life's mission and her new home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Bonus: Zach Galifianakis
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Bonus: Zach Galifianakis

    S2:E6

    Joining Dave at a special Netflix event, Zach Galifianakis pays tribute to childhood idols and shares juicy tidbits from the "Between Two Ferns" set.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Lizzo
    6.9/10(171 votes)

    #22 - Lizzo

    S3:E4

    Music superstar Lizzo invites Dave to lay down a track at her home studio as they chat about flutes, protests, her time working with Prince and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Kevin Durant
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Kevin Durant

    S4:E5

    Dave and Kevin Durant go one-on-one in baskeball, shuffleboard and conversation as they cover family, focus, trash-talking, social media and more.

    Director:Michael Steed
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Kim Kardashian West
    5.7/10(318 votes)

    #24 - Kim Kardashian West

    S3:E1

    Kim Kardashian West walks Dave through key moments from her life, including the O.J. trial, a Paris robbery, her law studies and a White House visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Cardi B
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Cardi B

    S4:E3

    Cardi B and Dave split a chopped cheese in a Bronx bodega and chat hooky parties, hip-hop, parenting, political science and protesting injustice.

    Director:Michael Steed
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Ryan Reynolds" is the best rated episode of "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Michael Steed and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/20/2022. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dave Chappelle".