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The Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 20

Every episode of Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Show with David Letterman Season 20!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 1 - Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi
    8.8/10(15 votes)

    S20:E1

    Comic Kathy Griffin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actor Chris Pratt; Big Boi performs.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 55 - Matthew McConaughey; Ryan Lochte; Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess)
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S20:E55

    From "Mud", actor Matthew McConaughey; Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte; musical guests Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess).

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 2 - Regis Philbin; Zedd
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E2

    TV personality Regis Philbin; musical guest Zedd.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 3 - Tracy Morgan; Marv Albert; Everest
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E3

    From "30 Rock", actor Tracy Morgan; sportscaster Marv Albert; musical guests Everest.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 4 - Michael Strahan; Jessica Chastain; Conor Maynard
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E4

    Talk show host Michael Strahan; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actress Jessica Chastain; musical guest Conor Maynard.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 5 - Brian Williams; Morrissey
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E5

    News anchor Brian Williams; musical guest Morrissey.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 6 - Josh Brolin; Kathryn Bigelow; Ray Wylie Hubbard
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E6

    From "Gangster Squad", actor Josh Brolin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", director Kathryn Bigelow; musical guest Ray Wylie Hubbard.

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  8. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 7 - Michael J. Fox; Lena Dunham
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E7

    Actor Michael J. Fox; from "Girls", actress Lena Dunham.

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  9. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 8 - Catherine Zeta-Jones; Allison Williams; Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E8

    From "Broken City", actress Catherine Zeta-Jones; from "Girls", actress Allison Williams; musical guests Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 9 - Charlie Sheen; Phil Simms; José James
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E9

    From "Anger Management", actor Charlie Sheen; CBS Sports commentator and former NFL quarterback Phil Simms; musical guest José James.

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  11. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 10 - Jennifer Lawrence; Alan Zweibel; A$AP Rocky
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E10

    Actress Jennifer Lawrence; author Alan Zweibel; musical guest A$AP Rocky.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 11 - Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; Buddy Guy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E11

    Reality TV personalities Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; musical guest Buddy Guy.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 12 - Jeremy Renner; Jack Hanna
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E12

    From "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters", actor Jeremy Renner; animal expert Jack Hanna.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 13 - Kevin Bacon; Brian Kiley; The Amazing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E13

    From "The Following", actor Kevin Bacon; comic Brian Kiley; musical guests The Amazing.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 14 - Melissa McCarthy; David Morrissey; David Byrne & St. Vincent
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E14

    From "Mike & Molly", actress Melissa McCarthy; from "The Walking Dead", actor David Morrissey; musical guests David Byrne & St. Vincent.

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  16. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 15 - Sylvester Stallone; Al Gore
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E15

    From "Bullet to the Head", actor Sylvester Stallone; former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 16 - Jason Bateman; Alison Brie; Shovels & Rope
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E16

    From "Identity Thief", actor Jason Bateman; from "Community", actress Alison Brie; musical guests Shovels & Rope.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 17 - Al Pacino; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E17

    Fom "Stand Up Guys", actor Al Pacino; musical guests Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 18 - Kevin Spacey; Nick Griffin; Emeli Sandé
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E18

    From "House of Cards", actor Kevin Spacey; comic Nick Griffin; musical guest Emeli Sandé.

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  20. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 19 - Gov. Chris Christie; Joe Flacco; Cody Ray Slaughter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E19

    New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Cody Ray Slaughter.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 20 - Eric Stonestreet; Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo; Brandon Bennett; Norman, the Bicycle-Riding Dog
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E20

    From "Modern Family", actor Eric Stonestreet; Trick: Norman will ride a scooter; from Sirius XM Radio, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett.

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  22. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 21 - Joel McHale; Amy Sedaris; Justin Shandor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E21

    From "Community", actor and TV host Joel McHale; actress and comedienne Amy Sedaris; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Justin Shandor.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 22 - Sally Field; John Harbaugh; Shawn Klush
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E22

    Actress Sally Field; Baltimore Ravens' John Harbaugh; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Shawn Klush.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 23 - Pauley Perrette; Jake Johannsen; Ben Portsmouth
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E23

    From "NCIS", actress Pauley Perrette; comedian Jake Johannsen; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Ben Portsmouth.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Episode 24 - Bill O'Reilly; S.I. Swimsuit Models; The Avett Brothers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S20:E24

    Talk show host Bill O'Reilly; a Top Ten List presented by ten 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and the 2013 S.I. Swimsuit cover model reveal; musical guests The Avett Brothers.

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi" is the best rated episode of Late Show with David Letterman season 20. It scored 8.8/10 from 15 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 2, 2013. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Matthew McConaughey; Ryan Lochte; Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess)".