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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 16

Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 16!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 89 - Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Refaeli, Anthony Hamilton
    8.8/10(40 votes)

    S16:E89

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  2. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 47 - Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    S16:E47

    Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.

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  3. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 5 - Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E5

    Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.

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  4. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 9 - Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E9

    Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Street; Dave reads from the "Late Show Fun Facts" book, in stores next week; in her first LSDL appearance in seven years, Meg Ryan plugs The Women and shares an anecdote about her daughter; Ricky Gervais promotes Ghost Town and describes doing press junkets for the movie.

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  5. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 16 - Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E16

    Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

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  6. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 38 - Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E38

    Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."

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  7. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 61 - Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E61

    Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.

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  8. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 71 - Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E71

    Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a monkey sneezing; a squid sneezing; Dick Cheney Lie Count; Governor Bill Richardson; Late Show Fun Facts; Alan Kalter's Guide to the Inauguration; and a top ten list.

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  9. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 85 - Isla Fisher, extreme fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson and Gary Louris, a Top Ten List presented by Lil' Wayne
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E85

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  10. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 108 - Julia Roberts, Bell X1
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E108

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  11. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 132 - Jennifer Garner, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, Manchester Orchestra
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E132

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  12. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 138 - Norm MacDonald, a Top Ten List presented by Leonard Nimoy, Animal Collective
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E138

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  13. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 139 - Matthew Broderick, Brian Regan, Chris Cornell
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E139

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  14. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 141 - Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Chrisette Michele
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E141

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  15. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 143 - Kid Scientists, Teri Hatcher, Rick Ross with Magazeen, a Top Ten List presented by Ron Howard
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E143

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  16. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 154 - Paris Hilton, Calvin Borel, Steven Wright
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E154

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  17. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 156 - Julia Roberts, Black Eyed Peas
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E156

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  18. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 157 - Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E157

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  19. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 159 - Sandra Bullock, Pete Correale, P.J. Harvey & John Parish
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E159

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  20. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 1 - Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, Terrence Howard
    5.8/10(17 votes)

    S16:E1

    Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, and Terrence Howard are the scheduled guests.

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  21. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 2 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, Tricky
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E2

    Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, and Tricky are the scheduled guests.

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  22. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 3 - Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E3

    Following the previous night's acceptance speech, Dave admits to underestimating Gov. Sarah Palin; Andy Kindler makes his last report from the GOP convention in Minneapolis; Robin Williams throws in his two cents on the election; Shannen Doherty plugs the new 90210 and describes surviving the Southern California mudslides; Duffy performed "Warwick Avenue."

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  23. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 4 - John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve Earle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E4

    John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.

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  24. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 6 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael Buble
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E6

    Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests. Plus, the second annual NASCAR Top Twelve!

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  25. Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 7 - Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S16:E7

    Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Refaeli, Anthony Hamilton" is the best rated episode of Late Show with David Letterman season 16. It scored 8.8/10 from 40 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on February 11, 2009. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond".