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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 17

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 1 - Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors
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    #1 - Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors

    S17:E1

    Dave makes an unusual offer to Moammar Khadafi; throughout the night, Dock Diving Dogs make a splash out on 53rd Street; Howie Mandel explains the origins of his obsessive-compulsive disorder; The Dirty Projectors performed "Cannibal Resource."

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  2. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 2 - Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes
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    #2 - Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes

    S17:E2

    A message from the Department of Labor; a staffer gives Dave a 16th anniversary t-shirt (courtesy of Dave); Jeremy Piven puts the mercury poisoning rumors to rest; Rumor Willis plugs Sorority Row; The Black Crowes performed "Good Morning, Captain."

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  3. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 3 - Jason Bateman and White House official Dr. John P. Holdren
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    #3 - Jason Bateman and White House official Dr. John P. Holdren

    S17:E3

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  4. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 4 - Billy Crystal and John Fogerty
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    #4 - Billy Crystal and John Fogerty

    S17:E4

    Billy Crystal and John Fogerty are the scheduled guests.

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  5. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 5 - Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Mazan, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
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    #5 - Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Mazan, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

    S17:E5

    Footage of Dick Cheney wheezing through an interview on Fox News; Dave expresses jealousy towards Neil Patrick Harris for appearing on the cover of the CBS/Viacom magazine "Watch!" and asks him about his recent trip onboard the Orient Express; Steve Mazan riffs on hotel keycards; Dave shows a doctored "Watch!" magazine with him on the cover; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performed "Home."

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  6. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 6 - Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies
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    #6 - Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies

    S17:E6

    Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies are the scheduled guests.

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  7. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 7 - Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones
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    #7 - Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones

    S17:E7

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  8. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 8 - Matt Damon and Jack Hanna
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    #8 - Matt Damon and Jack Hanna

    S17:E8

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  9. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 9 - Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi
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    #9 - Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi

    S17:E9

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  10. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 10 - President Barack Obama
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    #10 - President Barack Obama

    S17:E10

    Barack Obama becomes the first president to appear on the Late Show while in office. During his 30+ minute sit-down with Dave, President Obama discusses the economy, foreign policy, and health care reform. Quote Dave: "Your job is more difficult than my job."

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  11. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 11 - Former President Bill Clinton and LeBron James
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    #11 - Former President Bill Clinton and LeBron James

    S17:E11

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  12. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 12 - Simon Baker and Mary J. Blige
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    #12 - Simon Baker and Mary J. Blige

    S17:E12

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  13. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 13 - Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol
    6.2/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol

    S17:E13

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  14. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 14 - Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes
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    #14 - Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes

    S17:E14

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  15. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 15 - Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers
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    #15 - Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers

    S17:E15

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  16. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 16 - Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, and Miranda Lambert
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    #16 - Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, and Miranda Lambert

    S17:E16

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  17. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 17 - Madonna and Harry Connick Jr.
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    #17 - Madonna and Harry Connick Jr.

    S17:E17

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  18. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 18 - Woody Harrelson and Kim Kardashian
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    #18 - Woody Harrelson and Kim Kardashian

    S17:E18

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  19. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 19 - Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell

    S17:E19

    Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell are the scheduled guests.

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  20. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 20 - Steve Martin and Lea Michele
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    #20 - Steve Martin and Lea Michele

    S17:E20

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  21. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 21 - CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS
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    #21 - CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS

    S17:E21

    CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS are the scheduled guests.

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  22. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 22 - Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash
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    #22 - Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash

    S17:E22

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  23. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 23 - Kristin Davis and Barry Sonnenfeld
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    #23 - Kristin Davis and Barry Sonnenfeld

    S17:E23

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  24. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 24 - Jon Hamm, Andy Kindler, and Brett Dennen
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    #24 - Jon Hamm, Andy Kindler, and Brett Dennen

    S17:E24

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  25. Late Show with David Letterman Season 17 Episode 25 - Garry Shandling, Kaley Cuoco, and Tim McGraw
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    #25 - Garry Shandling, Kaley Cuoco, and Tim McGraw

    S17:E25

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors" is the best rated episode of "Late Show with David Letterman" season 17. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/31/2009. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes".