Season 15

E1. Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa

Sep 4, 2007

Former President Bill Clinton plugs his new book and explains why he can't be his wife's running mate; Patti Scialfa performed "A Town Called Heartbreak."

E2. Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne

Sep 5, 2007

Dave apologizes to Sue Hum for a pre-show accident; the show is interrupted by a performance of "Mark Twain Tonight!" starring Johnny Dark; Danny Devito plugs his new restaurant; Larry David (in his very first Late Show appearance) comments on Dave's hair; Avril Lavigne performs "When You're Gone."

E3. Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra

Sep 6, 2007

In the midst of a citywide taxi strike, a cab is seen carrying people on the its roof and front hood; Biff makes a feeble attempt at seeing Jessica Alba in person; George Saunders plugs his new book; Manchester Orchestra (in their network television debut) performs "Wolves at Night."

E4. Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys

Sep 7, 2007

Throughout the show, saxophonist Aaron Bing attempts to break the world record for the longest sustained note (and ultimately fails). Also, Arctic Monkeys perform "Fluorescent Adolescent."

E5. Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

Sep 10, 2007

Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard, and Marketa Irglova are the scheduled guests.

E6. Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega

Sep 11, 2007

Prior to the show, Jude Brennan confronts Dr. Phil about Dave's "psychotic tendencies"; Deborah Lynn loses yet again on "Psychic Sandwich"; during his interview with Dave, Dr. Phil discusses at length the reasoning behind celebrity bad behavior; Suzanne Vega performed "Anniversary."

E7. Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars

Sep 12, 2007

Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, and Daughtry are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special NASCAR Top Ten!

E8. Martha Stewart, Fred Willard, a Top Ten List presented by Billy Bob Thornton

Sep 13, 2007

Martha Stewart and Fred Willard are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Billy Bob Thornton!

E9. Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire

Sep 14, 2007

Dave does an impression of Tony's reaction to an inaccurate monologue joke; Regis critiques' Dave's recent appearance on Oprah and plugs the 20th anniversary of his talk show; Chamillionaire (with a sizable string section) performed "Hip Hop Police."

E10. Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am

Sep 24, 2007

Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, and Will.I.Am are the scheduled guests.

E11. Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts

Sep 25, 2007

Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, and Rascal Flatts are the scheduled guests.

E12. Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan

Sep 26, 2007

Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to promote their new project, "Bionic Guy"; 7-11 head honcho Jim Keyes comes up with another wacky promotion; Chaka Khan sings "Love Me Still."

E13. Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge

Sep 27, 2007

Whoopi Goldberg and Melissa Etheridge are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

E14. Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch

Sep 28, 2007

Henry Rife leaps over six taxicabs on an ATV; Paris Hilton dodges a string of questions regarding her stint in prison; Emile Hirsch plugs Into The Wild.

E15. Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper

Oct 1, 2007

Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Ben Harper are the scheduled guests.

E16. Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty

Oct 2, 2007

The show is interrupted by a businessman on a cell phone in the backdrop; Johnny Dark makes another appearance as Mark Twain; Alan gets beat up by an annoyed Mets fan; John Fogerty performed "Long Dark Night."

E17. Alec Baldwin, Faith Hill

Oct 3, 2007

Throughout the night, Late Show interns attempt to parallel-park on 53rd Street; Dave reads "Top Ten Signs Your Team Isn't Going To Win the World Series" out of order; Alec Baldwin plugs "30 Rock" and gives parallel parking a shot; Faith Hill performed "Stronger."

E18. Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna

Oct 4, 2007

Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, and Rihanna are the scheduled guests.

E19. Bob Newhart, Angela Kinsey, Iron and Wine

Oct 5, 2007

Several audience members voluntarily present the Top Ten; Bob Newhart shares an amusing story about Frank Sinatra; Angela Kinsey talks about life in Texas; Iron & Wine performed "The Devil Never Sleeps."

E20. George Clooney, Kid Rock

Oct 8, 2007

George Clooney and Kid Rock are the scheduled guests.

E21. Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan

Oct 9, 2007

Several elderly Alan Greenspan "groupies" stand outside the theater as the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve plugs his new book. Also, Jennifer Lopez discusses pregnancy rumors and sings "Do It Well."

E22. Stephen Colbert, Eva Mendes, Queens of the Stone Age

Oct 10, 2007

A canned ham is almost given to an audience member; the "f*** you" guy brags about a winning lottery ticket; Stephen Colbert discusses "roughing it" and plugs his new book; Queens of the Stone Age perform "3's and 7's."

E23. Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, Mariza

Oct 11, 2007

Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, and Mariza are the scheduled guests.

E24. Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony

Oct 12, 2007

A pregnant Halle Berry plugs Things We Lost In The Fire and shows a 3-D ultrasound image that resembles Dave. Also, Eric Buss and his "Spring Snake Symphony" (375 snakes-in-a-can) perform Strauss' "The Blue Danube."

E25. Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent

Oct 15, 2007

Marc Odgers returns to the Late Show to leap over five interns; a security guard (Mike McIntee) tasers a runaway audience member; Connie Britton plugs "Friday Night Lights"; 50 Cent performed "A-Yo Technology."

E26. Richard Simmons, Casey Affleck, Sondre Lerche

Oct 16, 2007

Richard Simmons and Casey Affleck are the scheduled guests.

E27. Rebecca Romijn, Jimmie Walker, LeAnn Rimes

Oct 17, 2007

Dave (amongst others) discusses a fire in the theater basement that occured earlier that day; staff writer Bill Scheft comments on the possible writers' strike; Jimmie "JJ" Walker explains the differences between the BET and TV Land Awards; LeAnn Rimes performed "Nothin' Better To Do."

E28. Steve Carell, Chris Russo, Chris Elliott, Band of Horses

Oct 18, 2007

Tonights guests include Steve Carell, Chris Russo and Band of Horses perform “Is There A Ghost.”

E29. Amanda Peet, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Caldwell

Oct 19, 2007

Mac n' cheese is the latest food item that Sue Hum offers Dave (and promptly rejects); the lovely Amanda Peet plugs Martian Child, but a clip of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians airs instead; Patrick Warburton discusses living in Oregon; comedian Jeff Caldwell riffs on HMOs and birth control.

E30. Jerry Seinfeld, Joe Torre

Oct 29, 2007

Two marathon runners interrupt the monologue (one week early, it shall be noted); to honor the possible WGA strike, Bill Scheft chooses not to reveal the punchline to a Dick Cheney joke; Jerry Seinfeld plugs Bee Movie and gets caught in the crosshairs on "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; Joe Torre dodges questions about his next managerial gig.