Late Show with David Letterman

★ 6.4 /10 159 votes

August 30, 1993 - May 20, 2015 22 Seasons 4252 Episodes 63 min Ended TV-PG

Overview

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1993 • 219 Episodes

Season 2

1994 • 220 Episodes

Season 3

1995 • 210 Episodes

Season 4

1996 • 213 Episodes

Season 5

1997 • 203 Episodes

Season 6

1998 • 213 Episodes

Season 7

1999 • 196 Episodes

Season 8

2000 • 197 Episodes

Season 9

2001 • 208 Episodes

Season 10

2002 • 187 Episodes

Season 11

2003 • 189 Episodes

Season 12

2004 • 193 Episodes

Season 13

2005 • 197 Episodes

Season 14

2006 • 199 Episodes

Season 15

2007 • 168 Episodes

Season 16

2008 • 200 Episodes

Season 17

2009 • 245 Episodes

Season 18

2011 • 181 Episodes

Season 19

2012 • 178 Episodes

Season 20

2013 • 179 Episodes

Season 21

2014 • 118 Episodes

Season 22

2014 • 139 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    CBS
                                

                                    Type
                                    Talk Show
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

David Letterman

Self - Host

Paul Shaffer

Self -Musical Director

Alan Kalter

Self - Announcer (voice)

Bill Wendell

Self - Announcer (voice)

Edd Hall

Voiceover Announcer (voice)

Scarlett Johansson

Self

Regis Philbin

Jay Thomas

Darlene Love

Sharon Jones

Self - Performer

Bill Bradley

Self

Emily Blunt

Self

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Late Show with David Letterman about?

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production...

How many seasons does Late Show with David Letterman have?

Late Show with David Letterman has 22 seasons with 4252 episodes.

When did Late Show with David Letterman premiere?

Late Show with David Letterman premiered on August 30, 1993.

Is Late Show with David Letterman still running?

No, Late Show with David Letterman has ended. The final episode aired on May 20, 2015.

Where can I watch Late Show with David Letterman?

Late Show with David Letterman originally aired on CBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Late Show with David Letterman?

Late Show with David Letterman has a rating of 6.4/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Late Show with David Letterman?

Late Show with David Letterman is classified as Talk, Comedy.