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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. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Ryan Reynolds

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    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.

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  2. 8.5/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Dave Chappelle

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    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.

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  3. 8.0/10(6 votes)

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

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    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.

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  4. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - I Had a Paper Route Too

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    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.

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  5. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - It's Just Land Mine Hopscotch

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    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.

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  6. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Howard Stern

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    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.

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  8. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Ellen DeGeneres

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    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.

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  9. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Tiffany Haddish

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    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.

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  10. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Lewis Hamilton

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    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.

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  11. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Melinda Gates

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    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.

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  12. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Robert Downey Jr.

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    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.

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  13. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Billie Eilish

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    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.

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  14. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Will Smith

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

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  15. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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    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."

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  16. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Miley Cyrus

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    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.

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  17. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Charles Barkley

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    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.

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  18. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Kanye West

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    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.

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  19. 7.3/10(3 votes)

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

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

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  20. 7.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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.

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  21. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Bonus: Zach Galifianakis

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    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.

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  22. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Lizzo

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    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.

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  23. 6.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Kim Kardashian West

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    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.

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  24. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Kevin Durant

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

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  25. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Cardi B

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

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  26. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Bonus: You're David Letterman, You Idiot

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    S1:E7

    In a special behind-the-scenes Netflix event, Jerry Seinfeld interviews Dave about comedy, family and life -- and Dave can't help interviewing back.

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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 N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/20/2022. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dave Chappelle".