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    My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 7 - Bonus: You're David Letterman, You Idiot
    1.0/10(1 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 4 Episode 3 - Cardi B
    3.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 4 Episode 5 - Kevin Durant
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 3 - You Know, She Has a Nobel Peace Prize
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 2 Episode 5 - Melinda Gates
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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
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  6. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 4 Episode 2 - Will Smith
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 5 Episode 1 - Miley Cyrus
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 5 Episode 2 - Charles Barkley
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 6 Episode 1 - Michael B. Jordan
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Michael B. Jordan

    S6:E1

    In London, Michael B. Jordan and Dave play darts at a pub, then sit down to talk "Sinners," directing his own films, and taking a punch to the face.

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  11. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 6 Episode 2 - MrBeast
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - MrBeast

    S6:E2

    Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, invites Dave to his hometown to teach him about wildly expensive viral stunts, philanthropy, and how to bury yourself alive.

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  12. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 6 Episode 3 - Jason Bateman
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Jason Bateman

    S6:E3

    Jason Bateman and Dave step into the batter's box at Dodger Stadium, then discuss sports, "SmartLess" and how "Arrested Development" revived his career.

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  13. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 3 Episode 1 - Kim Kardashian West
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 3 Episode 4 - Lizzo
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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  15. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 4 - I Had a Paper Route Too
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 6 - Howard Stern
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - 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
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  17. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 2 Episode 2 - Ellen DeGeneres
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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
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  18. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 2 Episode 3 - Tiffany Haddish
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 2 - You Be the Newsman, I'll Be Liz Taylor
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - 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
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  20. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 2 Episode 4 - Lewis Hamilton
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - 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
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  21. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 3 Episode 3 - Dave Chappelle
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - 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
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  22. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 2 Episode 6 - 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.

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  23. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 1 - It's a Whole New Ball Game Now
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 3 Episode 2 - Robert Downey Jr.
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 2 Episode 1 - Kanye West
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 5 - It's Just Land Mine Hopscotch
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bonus: You're David Letterman, You Idiot" is the worst rated episode of "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman". It scored 1/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/2018. This episode scored 2.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cardi B".