Season 9
208 episodes · Aug 20, 2001
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- S9E1
Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen
Aug 20, 2001Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male staff members commemorate a minor design change on the stage by sitting in Dave's chair buck naked; Will Ferrell makes a threating message in song to Barbra Streisand.
- S9E6
Connie Chung
Aug 27, 2001Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her last appearance as the bitchy "Mrs. Letterman."
- S9E9
Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
Aug 30, 2001Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
- S9E16
Dan Rather, Regis Philbin
Sep 17, 2001In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.
- S9E20
Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
Sep 21, 2001 - S9E21
Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon
Sep 24, 2001Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
- S9E28
John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer
Oct 3, 2001During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.
- S9E29
Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams
Oct 4, 2001Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
- S9E30
Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips
Oct 5, 2001Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dave's show for the first time since 1989.
- S9E34
Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys
Oct 11, 2001Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis plays "drums" with his head and 7-year-old child actor Cody Arens plugs Riding in Cars with Boys.
- S9E81
Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway
Jan 9, 2002What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.
- S9E95
Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira
Feb 5, 2002Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
- S9E99
Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias
Feb 11, 2002Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can't stop staring at Janet Jackson's revealing outfit; Enrique Iglesias sings "Escape."
- S9E111
Stupid Human Tricks, Cher
Feb 27, 2002In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."
- S9E117
John McCain, The White Stripes
Mar 18, 2002Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."
- S9E118
Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong
Mar 19, 2002Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.
- S9E119
Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.
Mar 20, 2002Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."
- S9E120
Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil
Mar 25, 2002Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.
- S9E121
Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally
Mar 26, 2002Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.
- S9E122
Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Mar 27, 2002Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.
- S9E123
Robin Williams, Sevendust
Mar 28, 2002Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."
- S9E124
Andy Dick, Mike Britt
Mar 29, 2002Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.
- S9E125
Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross
Apr 1, 2002Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.
- S9E126
Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma
Apr 2, 2002During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
- S9E127
Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith
Apr 3, 2002After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."
- S9E128
Selma Blair, Dick Enberg
Apr 4, 2002Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"
- S9E129
Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin
Apr 5, 2002Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.
- S9E130
Rosie Perez, George Miller
Apr 8, 2002In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.
- S9E131
John Ashcroft
Apr 9, 2002Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.
- S9E132
Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow
Apr 10, 2002After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."
- S9E133
Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes
Apr 11, 2002Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."
- S9E134
Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon
Apr 12, 2002Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.
- S9E135
Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi
Apr 22, 2002Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
- S9E136
Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello
Apr 23, 2002Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."
- S9E137
Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt
Apr 24, 2002Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."
- S9E138
Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Apr 25, 2002Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."
- S9E139
The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy
Apr 26, 2002Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."
- S9E140
Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Apr 29, 2002Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."
- S9E141
Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco
Apr 30, 2002The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.
- S9E142
Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays
May 1, 2002An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."
- S9E143
Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio
May 2, 2002"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.
- S9E144
Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan
May 3, 2002Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.
- S9E145
Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones
May 6, 2002The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."
- S9E146
Richard Gere, Reggie Miller
May 7, 2002Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.
- S9E147
Will Ferrell, Tom Waits
May 8, 2002Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.
- S9E148
Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk
May 9, 2002Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
- S9E149
Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz
May 10, 2002With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.
- S9E150
Liza Minnelli
May 13, 2002Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.
- S9E151
Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green
May 14, 2002Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dresses down Dave even though he interrupted him, then leaps into a chorus of "Knock Three Times"; when one of Lee Marek's kid scientists starts a very flammable demonstration, Dave demands that the band and everyone else onstage take for cover behind his desk.
- S9E152
Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent
May 15, 2002Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.
- S9E153
Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard
May 16, 2002Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 time trials; a participant in tonight's "Stupid Human Tricks" that can maneuver a tennis racquet all over his body flirts with Natalie Portman in the green room.
- S9E154
Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan
May 17, 2002Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also, Brian Regan comments on his inability to spell names correctly.
- S9E155
Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers
May 20, 2002Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an awkward social situation; The Kalter Twins perform "I've Got You Babe"; The Firecrackers, a synchronized jump rope team, demonstrate their wares on-stage.
- S9E156
Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin
May 21, 2002Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss; Dave chats with Australian teen Jesse Martin, the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.
- S9E157
Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless
May 22, 2002Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, George Clarke attempts to stand on a folding chair for the duration of the show; Dave chats with April Kleinschmidt, the sole graduate of the Class of 2002 at Harrold High School in South Dakota.
- S9E158
Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg
May 23, 2002Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "Inside Out" from the CBS Orchestra drummer's new album, Figments.
- S9E159
Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman
May 24, 2002Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smooth and suave"; during Mailbag, an audience member asks Dave what his most embarrassing moment was, and we watch a (phony) clip of Dave performing with The Firecrackers last week.
- S9E160
Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls
Jun 3, 2002While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anything?"; Tom Dreesen tells various tales of Hollywood hobnobbing.
- S9E161
Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves
Jun 4, 2002Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate way; Celine Dion performs "I'm Alive" and jumps into the audience.
- S9E162
Chris Rock, Jack Johnson
Jun 5, 2002Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks about Don King and Bucky Dent.
- S9E163
Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World
Jun 6, 2002An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristown." Also, Dave chats with Abi Thomas, a jogger who was attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park.
- S9E164
Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan
Jun 7, 2002Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor receptionist Art Garfunkel provides his own on-hold music; Alan beats the crap out of an Amish guy, then when Dave explains that the Amish are pacifists, Alan heads back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accuses the Amish guy of being brainwashed by Dave, and beats him up again.
- S9E165
Christian Slater, David Bowie
Jun 10, 2002Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; David Bowie performs "Slow Burn."
- S9E166
Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe
Jun 11, 2002Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back in his playing days.
- S9E167
Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys
Jun 12, 2002Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"
- S9E169
Matt Damon, Marc Maron
Jun 14, 2002Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.
- S9E170
Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders
Jun 17, 2002Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.
- S9E171
Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken
Jun 18, 2002George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.
- S9E172
Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby
Jun 19, 2002The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
- S9E173
Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
Jun 20, 2002The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."
- S9E174
Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer
Jun 21, 2002Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."
- S9E175
Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project
Jun 24, 2002Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.
- S9E176
National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner
Jun 25, 2002Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.
- S9E177
Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow
Jun 26, 2002Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
- S9E178
Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld
Jun 27, 2002The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.
- S9E179
Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller
Jun 28, 2002The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."
- S9E180
Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton
Jul 8, 2002Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"
- S9E181
Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse
Jul 9, 2002Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
- S9E182
Robin Williams, Pat Green
Jul 10, 2002Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.
- S9E183
Paul Newman, Counting Crows
Jul 11, 2002Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."
- S9E184
Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink
Jul 12, 2002Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.
- S9E185
Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band
Jul 15, 2002Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.
- S9E186
Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke
Jul 16, 2002Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.
- S9E187
Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James
Jul 17, 2002Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."
- S9E188
Geena Davis, Robert Plant
Jul 18, 2002Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."
- S9E189
Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman
Jul 19, 2002Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.
- S9E190
Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional
Jul 22, 2002George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."
- S9E191
Kristen Johnson, Kinky
Jul 23, 2002Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
- S9E192
Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham
Jul 24, 2002Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.
- S9E193
Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer
Jul 25, 2002During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
- S9E194
Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt
Jul 26, 2002During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks about his Congressional Medal of Honor.
- S9E195
Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean
Jul 29, 2002It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.
- S9E196
Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
Jul 30, 2002Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
- S9E197
Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard
Jul 31, 2002Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
- S9E198
Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Aug 1, 2002Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
- S9E199
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg
Aug 2, 2002Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
- S9E200
Matthew Perry, The Vines
Aug 19, 2002Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows the audience (and Dave) away.
- S9E201
Robin Williams, James Taylor
Aug 20, 2002Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."
- S9E202
Al Pacino, Roger Clemens
Aug 21, 2002Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
- S9E203
Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan
Aug 23, 2002Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; upon hearing of a proposed talk show hosted by Bill Clinton on CBS, Dave shows a promo for NBC's "The Saddam Hussein Show."
- S9E204
Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas
Aug 26, 2002"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
- S9E205
Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks
Aug 27, 2002Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.
- S9E206
John Travolta, Nelly
Aug 28, 2002Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
- S9E207
Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall
Aug 29, 2002Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."
- S9E208
Martin Short, Lewis Black
Aug 30, 2002Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven Hatfill" (Gerard). Later, Dave welcomes "Jiminy Glick" star Martin Short.