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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 11

Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 11!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 1 - Al Franken, Grant Paulsen
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    #1 - Al Franken, Grant Paulsen

    S11:E1

    Dave chats with Stephanie about a (supposed) incident that occurred over the weekend; Alan makes a suggestive offer to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao; Al Franken promotes his new book.

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  2. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 2 - Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon
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    #2 - Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon

    S11:E2

    Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, "Molly's Chambers."

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  3. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 3 - Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell
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    #3 - Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell

    S11:E3

    Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious military career.

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  4. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 4 - Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown
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    #4 - Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown

    S11:E4

    "CBS Mailbag," including Stephanie dressed as Batman, "CBS Vice President of Late Night Programming Vinnie Favale," and "George W. Bush" (Gerard).

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  5. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 5 - Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot
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    #5 - Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot

    S11:E5

    Paul's "Stump the Band" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.

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  6. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 6 - Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*
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    #6 - Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*

    S11:E6

    Dave welcomes 2003 U.S. Open Men's Tennis Champion Andy Roddick and actor Jack Black. Dave remembers the late Warren Zevon with the Show #1895 tape of Warren singing "Mutineer" on October 30, 2002; Paul and the band play Warren Zevon bumper music throughout the show.

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  7. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 7 - Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott
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    #7 - Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott

    S11:E7

    Rick Derringer sits in with the band; a woman from Staten Island participates in "May We See Your Digital Photos, Please?"; Chris Elliott comments on current events.

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  8. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 8 - Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes
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    #8 - Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes

    S11:E8

    An opera singer performs in the hallway; the recently deceased Charles Bronson declares his candidacy for Governor of California; Dave and Sharon Stone make out.

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  9. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 9 - Regis Philbin, Seal
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    #9 - Regis Philbin, Seal

    S11:E9

    Steph/Monty dresses up as Don Mattingly for CBS Mailbag; she closes the segment by playing catch with Dave.

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  10. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 10 - Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel
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    #10 - Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel

    S11:E10

    Dave has a major announcement to make; Cuba Gooding, Jr. promotes The Fighting Temptations; Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sing "America" and "The Boxer."

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  11. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 11 - Dr. Phil, David Bowie
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    #11 - Dr. Phil, David Bowie

    S11:E11

    Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap presents the Top Ten List; Dave tells the story of his weekend encounter with a bear at his house in Montana; Dr. Phil gives Dave some parenting tips.

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  12. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 12 - Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello
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    #12 - Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello

    S11:E12

    Ben Stiller talks about his new movie, Duplex; Elvis Costello performs a song from his new CD, North.

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  13. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 13 - The Rock, Lynne Cheney
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    #13 - The Rock, Lynne Cheney

    S11:E13

    Cold opening: The Rock shows Lynne Cheney how to apply a "chicken wing" to Paul; New York Giants kicker Matt Bryant attempts rooftop field goals across 53rd Street.

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  14. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 14 - Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner
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    #14 - Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner

    S11:E14

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  15. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 15 - Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast
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    #15 - Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast

    S11:E15

    Stephanie is Peter Pan for "CBS Mailbag;" "Joey Pants" promotes "The Handler;" Kevin Nealon; Outkast sings "Hey Ya."

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  16. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 16 - Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic
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    #16 - Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic

    S11:E16

    Paul asks "Survivor 7" castaway Ryan "Skinny" Shoulders (who is wearing a Rage Against The Machine t-shirt) if he digs Audioslave; Denzel Washington promotes Out of Time; The New York Philharmonic performs "The Marriage of Figaro" atop the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theatre building.

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  17. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 17 - Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido
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    #17 - Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido

    S11:E17

    It's time for "How Many Guys in Gorilla Suits Can Fit Into a Eyeglass Store?" Quote Dave: "I was going to buy a pair of eyeglasses, but the optical store was full of gorillas."

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  18. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 18 - Tim Robbins, Sting
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    #18 - Tim Robbins, Sting

    S11:E18

    The latest role call reveals that Michele O'Callaghan's five-month-old daughter (named "Zoogie") picks Dave's ties; Dave and Paul are dumbfounded by a pitching machine in a new game called "What Is It?"; Tim Robbins plugs "Mystic River"; Pat Farmer destroys the pitching machine.

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  19. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 19 - Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.
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    #19 - Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.

    S11:E19

    Steph/Monty dresses as a letter carrier for "Know Your Current Events;" R.E.M. performs "Bad Day."

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  20. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 20 - Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers
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    #20 - Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers

    S11:E20

    During CBS Mailbag, Alan dresses up as Saddam Hussein for his new hidden-camera show "Goof'd!" and gets beat up by several people on the street. Later, Robin Williams comments on the Tour de France.

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  21. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 21 - Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright
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    #21 - Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright

    S11:E21

    Jessica Simpson mentions that she was on Oprah recently, much to Dave's chagrin; fill-in bandleader Todd Rundgren sings "Hello It's Me;" Pat Farmer drops 20,000 ping-pong balls from the roof.

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  22. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 22 - Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming
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    #22 - Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming

    S11:E22

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  23. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 23 - Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton
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    #23 - Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton

    S11:E23

    Dave calls ousted California governor Gray Davis "a wanker;" Gary Coleman presents the Top Ten via satellite, then falls asleep; Tom Dressen talks baseball.

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  24. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 24 - George Clooney, Merle Haggard
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    #24 - George Clooney, Merle Haggard

    S11:E24

    A man from Charlotte, North Carolina plays "Know Your 2003 Boston Red Sox;" ten Hooters Girls present the Top Ten; George Clooney plugs Intolerable Cruelty.

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  25. Late Show with David Letterman Season 11 Episode 25 - Charlie Sheen, John Mayer
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    #25 - Charlie Sheen, John Mayer

    S11:E25

    During CBS Mailbag, Alan has an awkward reunion with the first girl that ever kissed him, and "Ah-nuld" (Gerard) has an enlightened conversation with Dave. Later, Charlie Sheen promotes "Two and a Half Men."

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Al Franken, Grant Paulsen" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 11. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/1/2003. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon".