Late Show with David Letterman

★ 6.4 /10 164 votes

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

Talk Comedy

Overview

David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.

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)

Alec Baldwin

Self - Guest

Biff Henderson

Self

Bruce Willis

Self - Guest

Drew Barrymore

Self - Guest

Edd Hall

Voiceover Announcer (voice)

Robert Downey Jr.

Self - Guest

Rupert Jee

Self

Dolly Parton

Self - Guest

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Late Show with David Letterman about?

David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous...

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.