August 20, 2001
Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," ...Read more
August 21, 2001
Episode 2 of Season 9 premiered on August 21, 2001
August 22, 2001
Episode 3 of Season 9 premiered on August 22, 2001
August 23, 2001
Episode 4 of Season 9 premiered on August 23, 2001
August 24, 2001
Episode 5 of Season 9 premiered on August 24, 2001
August 27, 2001
Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan mak...Read more
August 28, 2001
Episode 7 of Season 9 premiered on August 28, 2001
August 29, 2001
Episode 8 of Season 9 premiered on August 29, 2001
August 30, 2001
Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
August 31, 2001
Episode 10 of Season 9 premiered on August 31, 2001
September 3, 2001
Episode 11 of Season 9 premiered on September 3, 2001
September 4, 2001
Episode 12 of Season 9 premiered on September 4, 2001
September 5, 2001
Episode 13 of Season 9 premiered on September 5, 2001
September 6, 2001
Episode 14 of Season 9 premiered on September 6, 2001
September 7, 2001
Episode 15 of Season 9 premiered on September 7, 2001
September 17, 2001
In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.
September 18, 2001
Episode 17 of Season 9 premiered on September 18, 2001
September 19, 2001
Episode 18 of Season 9 premiered on September 19, 2001
September 20, 2001
Episode 19 of Season 9 premiered on September 20, 2001
September 21, 2001
Episode 20 of Season 9 premiered on September 21, 2001
September 24, 2001
Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
September 25, 2001
Episode 22 of Season 9 premiered on September 25, 2001
September 26, 2001
Episode 23 of Season 9 premiered on September 26, 2001
September 27, 2001
Episode 24 of Season 9 premiered on September 27, 2001
September 28, 2001
Episode 25 of Season 9 premiered on September 28, 2001
October 1, 2001
Episode 26 of Season 9 premiered on October 1, 2001
October 2, 2001
Episode 27 of Season 9 premiered on October 2, 2001
October 3, 2001
During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.
October 4, 2001
Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
October 5, 2001
Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up rout...Read more
October 8, 2001
Episode 31 of Season 9 premiered on October 8, 2001
October 9, 2001
Episode 32 of Season 9 premiered on October 9, 2001
October 10, 2001
Episode 33 of Season 9 premiered on October 10, 2001
October 11, 2001
Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Mea...Read more
October 12, 2001
Episode 35 of Season 9 premiered on October 12, 2001
October 15, 2001
Episode 36 of Season 9 premiered on October 15, 2001
October 16, 2001
Episode 37 of Season 9 premiered on October 16, 2001
October 17, 2001
Episode 38 of Season 9 premiered on October 17, 2001
October 18, 2001
Episode 39 of Season 9 premiered on October 18, 2001
October 19, 2001
Episode 40 of Season 9 premiered on October 19, 2001
October 29, 2001
Episode 41 of Season 9 premiered on October 29, 2001
October 30, 2001
Episode 42 of Season 9 premiered on October 30, 2001
October 31, 2001
Episode 43 of Season 9 premiered on October 31, 2001
November 1, 2001
Episode 44 of Season 9 premiered on November 1, 2001
November 2, 2001
Episode 45 of Season 9 premiered on November 2, 2001
November 5, 2001
Episode 46 of Season 9 premiered on November 5, 2001
November 6, 2001
Episode 47 of Season 9 premiered on November 6, 2001
November 7, 2001
Episode 48 of Season 9 premiered on November 7, 2001
November 8, 2001
Episode 49 of Season 9 premiered on November 8, 2001
November 9, 2001
Episode 50 of Season 9 premiered on November 9, 2001
November 12, 2001
Episode 51 of Season 9 premiered on November 12, 2001
November 13, 2001
Episode 52 of Season 9 premiered on November 13, 2001
November 14, 2001
Episode 53 of Season 9 premiered on November 14, 2001
November 15, 2001
Episode 54 of Season 9 premiered on November 15, 2001
November 16, 2001
Episode 55 of Season 9 premiered on November 16, 2001
November 19, 2001
Episode 56 of Season 9 premiered on November 19, 2001
November 20, 2001
Episode 57 of Season 9 premiered on November 20, 2001
November 21, 2001
Episode 58 of Season 9 premiered on November 21, 2001
November 22, 2001
Episode 59 of Season 9 premiered on November 22, 2001
November 23, 2001
Episode 60 of Season 9 premiered on November 23, 2001
November 26, 2001
Episode 61 of Season 9 premiered on November 26, 2001
November 27, 2001
Episode 62 of Season 9 premiered on November 27, 2001
November 28, 2001
Episode 63 of Season 9 premiered on November 28, 2001
November 29, 2001
Episode 64 of Season 9 premiered on November 29, 2001
November 30, 2001
Episode 65 of Season 9 premiered on November 30, 2001
December 10, 2001
Episode 66 of Season 9 premiered on December 10, 2001
December 11, 2001
Episode 67 of Season 9 premiered on December 11, 2001
December 12, 2001
Episode 68 of Season 9 premiered on December 12, 2001
December 13, 2001
Episode 69 of Season 9 premiered on December 13, 2001
December 14, 2001
Episode 70 of Season 9 premiered on December 14, 2001
December 17, 2001
Episode 71 of Season 9 premiered on December 17, 2001
December 18, 2001
Episode 72 of Season 9 premiered on December 18, 2001
December 19, 2001
Episode 73 of Season 9 premiered on December 19, 2001
December 20, 2001
Episode 74 of Season 9 premiered on December 20, 2001
December 21, 2001
Episode 75 of Season 9 premiered on December 21, 2001
December 26, 2001
Episode 76 of Season 9 premiered on December 26, 2001
December 27, 2001
Episode 77 of Season 9 premiered on December 27, 2001
December 28, 2001
Episode 78 of Season 9 premiered on December 28, 2001
January 7, 2002
Episode 79 of Season 9 premiered on January 7, 2002
January 8, 2002
Episode 80 of Season 9 premiered on January 8, 2002
January 9, 2002
What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes...Read more
January 10, 2002
Episode 82 of Season 9 premiered on January 10, 2002
January 11, 2002
Episode 83 of Season 9 premiered on January 11, 2002
January 14, 2002
Episode 84 of Season 9 premiered on January 14, 2002
January 15, 2002
Episode 85 of Season 9 premiered on January 15, 2002
January 16, 2002
Episode 86 of Season 9 premiered on January 16, 2002
January 17, 2002
Episode 87 of Season 9 premiered on January 17, 2002
January 18, 2002
Episode 88 of Season 9 premiered on January 18, 2002
January 28, 2002
Episode 89 of Season 9 premiered on January 28, 2002
January 29, 2002
Episode 90 of Season 9 premiered on January 29, 2002
January 30, 2002
Episode 91 of Season 9 premiered on January 30, 2002
January 31, 2002
Episode 92 of Season 9 premiered on January 31, 2002
February 1, 2002
Episode 93 of Season 9 premiered on February 1, 2002
February 4, 2002
Episode 94 of Season 9 premiered on February 4, 2002
February 5, 2002
Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
February 6, 2002
Episode 96 of Season 9 premiered on February 6, 2002
February 7, 2002
Episode 97 of Season 9 premiered on February 7, 2002
February 8, 2002
Episode 98 of Season 9 premiered on February 8, 2002
February 11, 2002
Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV...Read more
February 12, 2002
Episode 100 of Season 9 premiered on February 12, 2002
February 13, 2002
Episode 101 of Season 9 premiered on February 13, 2002
February 14, 2002
Episode 102 of Season 9 premiered on February 14, 2002
February 15, 2002
Episode 103 of Season 9 premiered on February 15, 2002
February 18, 2002
Episode 104 of Season 9 premiered on February 18, 2002
February 19, 2002
Episode 105 of Season 9 premiered on February 19, 2002
February 20, 2002
Episode 106 of Season 9 premiered on February 20, 2002
February 21, 2002
Episode 107 of Season 9 premiered on February 21, 2002
February 22, 2002
Episode 108 of Season 9 premiered on February 22, 2002
February 25, 2002
Episode 109 of Season 9 premiered on February 25, 2002
February 26, 2002
Episode 110 of Season 9 premiered on February 26, 2002
February 27, 2002
In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Hu...Read more
February 28, 2002
Episode 112 of Season 9 premiered on February 28, 2002
March 1, 2002
Episode 113 of Season 9 premiered on March 1, 2002
March 11, 2002
Episode 114 of Season 9 premiered on March 11, 2002
March 12, 2002
Episode 115 of Season 9 premiered on March 12, 2002
March 13, 2002
Episode 116 of Season 9 premiered on March 13, 2002
March 18, 2002
Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction...Read more
March 19, 2002
Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a...Read more
March 20, 2002
Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the ...Read more
March 25, 2002
Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critic...Read more
March 26, 2002
Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody ...Read more
March 27, 2002
Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossesse...Read more
March 28, 2002
Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (feat...Read more
March 29, 2002
Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo...Read more
April 1, 2002
Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another o...Read more
April 2, 2002
During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
April 3, 2002
After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate ...Read more
April 4, 2002
Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"
April 5, 2002
Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag...Read more
April 8, 2002
In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumb...Read more
April 9, 2002
Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda...Read more
April 10, 2002
After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The E...Read more
April 11, 2002
Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."
April 12, 2002
Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring o...Read more
April 22, 2002
Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
April 23, 2002
Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for ...Read more
April 24, 2002
Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for...Read more
April 25, 2002
Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."
April 26, 2002
Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Blo...Read more
April 29, 2002
Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that...Read more
April 30, 2002
The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.
May 1, 2002
An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Sp...Read more
May 2, 2002
"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk...Read more
May 3, 2002
Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out o...Read more
May 6, 2002
The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."
May 7, 2002
Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight...Read more
May 8, 2002
Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; ...Read more
May 9, 2002
Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
May 10, 2002
With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for ...Read more
May 13, 2002
Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.
May 14, 2002
Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orl...Read more
May 15, 2002
Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.
May 16, 2002
Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Spee...Read more
May 17, 2002
Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Da...Read more
May 20, 2002
Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to ...Read more
May 21, 2002
Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent w...Read more
May 22, 2002
Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for sever...Read more
May 23, 2002
Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville p...Read more
May 24, 2002
Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show wil...Read more
June 3, 2002
While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is T...Read more
June 4, 2002
Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inap...Read more
June 5, 2002
Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Roc...Read more
June 6, 2002
An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It'...Read more
June 7, 2002
Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor...Read more
June 10, 2002
Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson sta...Read more
June 11, 2002
Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian O...Read more
June 12, 2002
Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"
June 13, 2002
Episode 168 of Season 9 premiered on June 13, 2002
June 14, 2002
Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an e...Read more
June 17, 2002
Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); To...Read more
June 18, 2002
George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break ...Read more
June 19, 2002
The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
June 20, 2002
The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Har...Read more
June 21, 2002
Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."
June 24, 2002
Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.
June 25, 2002
Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winnin...Read more
June 26, 2002
Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
June 27, 2002
The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.
June 28, 2002
The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller perf...Read more
July 8, 2002
Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the fi...Read more
July 9, 2002
Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
July 10, 2002
Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Ke...Read more
July 11, 2002
Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."
July 12, 2002
Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of J...Read more
July 15, 2002
Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becom...Read more
July 16, 2002
Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York re...Read more
July 17, 2002
Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."
July 18, 2002
Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audi...Read more
July 19, 2002
Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones duri...Read more
July 22, 2002
George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs...Read more
July 23, 2002
Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
July 24, 2002
Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment revea...Read more
July 25, 2002
During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
July 26, 2002
During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby ...Read more
July 29, 2002
It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.
July 30, 2002
Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
July 31, 2002
Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
August 1, 2002
Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
August 2, 2002
Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
August 19, 2002
Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The V...Read more
August 20, 2002
Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."
August 21, 2002
Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
August 23, 2002
Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "America...Read more
August 26, 2002
"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
August 27, 2002
Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Ch...Read more
August 28, 2002
Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
August 29, 2002
Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."
August 30, 2002
Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven ...Read more