List of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson episodes

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show that aired weeknights at 12:37 am. (Los Angeles time) on CBS in the United States from January 3, 2005, to December 19, 2014. The hour-long show was hosted by Scottish American comedian, actor and author Craig Ferguson, with his animatronic robot skeleton sidekick Geoff Peterson (voiced by Josh Robert Thompson), and featuring Secretariat, a pantomime horse. The shows writers and other staff appeared in skits and as themselves occasionally, with show producer Michael Naidus becoming a regular.[1][2] 2,058 episodes were produced.


2005 edit

January edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1January 3, 2005 (2005-01-03)David Duchovny, Nicole SullivanN/A
One of Ferguson's first guests is Nicole Sullivan, coincidentally the first woman Ferguson dated when he came to the United States from Scotland in 1994.
2January 4, 2005 (2005-01-04)Jon Cryer, Sophie OkonedoKeb' Mo'
3January 5, 2005 (2005-01-05)Julian McMahon, Aisha TylerHowie Day performed "Colide" from Stop All The World Now
4January 6, 2005 (2005-01-06)Jason Alexander, Hau Thai-TangThe Donnas performed "I Don't Want to Know (If You Don't Want Me)" from Gold Medal
5January 7, 2005 (2005-01-07)Jeremy PivenG. Love
6January 10, 2005 (2005-01-10)John Goodman, Emmy RossumN/A
Ferguson performed in a sketch as Super Mario.
7January 11, 2005 (2005-01-11)Little Richard, William H. MacyLittle Richard performs "Baby What You Want Me to Do" from 1966's The Wild and Frantic Little Richard, and "Tutti Frutti" from 1955's Here's Little Richard
8January 12, 2005 (2005-01-12)James Woods, Amanda BynesComedian Jim Short
9January 13, 2005 (2005-01-13)Teri Polo, Eddie SteeplesWyclef Jean
10January 14, 2005 (2005-01-14)Patricia Arquette, Peter Guber, Peter BartN/A
11January 17, 2005 (2005-01-17)Renée FlemingMos Def performs "The Painties" from The New Danger
12January 18, 2005 (2005-01-18)Regis Philbin, Rob MorrowBilly Bragg performs ""Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards" from Workers Playtime
13January 19, 2005 (2005-01-19)Minnie Driver, Candace BushnellN/A
14January 20, 2005 (2005-01-20)Samuel L. Jackson, Maria BelloCollective Soul performs "How Do You Love" from Youth
15January 21, 2005 (2005-01-21)Tara Reid, Crispin GloverThe Ditty Bops perform "There's A Girl" from their self-titled album
16January 24, 2005 (2005-01-24)Jim Belushi, Kim RaverDramaGods perform "So'k" from Love
17January 25, 2005 (2005-01-25)Famke Janssen, Joe MontanaComedian Richard Jeni
18January 26, 2005 (2005-01-26)Blythe DannerComedian Stewart Francis
19January 27, 2005 (2005-01-27)Ice Cube, Steve JonesFrench Kicks perform the title track from The Trial of the Century[3]
20January 28, 2005 (2005-01-28)Vanessa L. Williams, Scott WolfRazorlight performs "Somewhere Else" from Up All Night
21January 31, 2005 (2005-01-31)Katey Sagal, Christine Barrett, Jake ShearsScissor Sisters performed "Filthy/Gorgeous" from their self-titled album

February edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
22February 1, 2005 (2005-02-01)John Larroquette, Jennifer FinniganComedian Rickey Smiley
23February 2, 2005 (2005-02-02)Joe Mantegna, Stan LeeEmma Bunton perform "Crickets Sing for Anamaria"
24February 3, 2005 (2005-02-03)Peter Gallagher, Laila Ali...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead perform "The Rest Will Follow" from Worlds Apart
25February 4, 2005 (2005-02-04)Jeff Gordon, Philip Daniel BoldenComedian Andrew Donnelly
26February 7, 2005 (2005-02-07)Patti LaBelle, Imelda StauntonNight Ranger perform "Sister Christian" from Midnight Madness
27February 8, 2005 (2005-02-08)Randy Jackson, Samantha DanielsComedian Greg Proops
28February 9, 2005 (2005-02-09)Laura Linney, Barry Watson, Laura Margolis, Kevin O'ConnellN/A
29February 10, 2005 (2005-02-10)Star Jones, Amber VallettaThe Zutons perform "Confusion" from Who Killed...... The Zutons?
30February 11, 2005 (2005-02-11)Alan Alda, Tori SpellingSteve Earle performs "The Revolution Starts" from The Revolution Starts... Now
31February 14, 2005 (2005-02-14)Jane Seymour, Paul HaggisBright Eyes perform "Road to Joy" from I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
32February 15, 2005 (2005-02-15)Mimi Rogers, James Denton, Courtney HansenN/A
33February 16, 2005 (2005-02-16)Jennifer Beals, David KrumholtzInterpol perform "Evil" from Antics
34February 17, 2005 (2005-02-17)Sean Astin, Kathryn MorrisMadeleine Peyroux performs "Dance Me to the End of Love" from Careless Love
35February 18, 2005 (2005-02-18)Julian Fellowes, Janet Ferguson, Andy Dick,Comedian Paul Gilmartin
Ferguson's mother, Janet Ferguson visits LA sites with Wu Tang Clan's RZA
36February 21, 2005 (2005-02-21)Bob Schieffer, John C. McGinleyAni DiFranco performs "Recoil" from Knuckle Down
37February 22, 2005 (2005-02-22)Peter Boyle, Jenna Morasca, Ethan ZohnBrian McKnight performs "Everything I Do" from Gemini
38February 23, 2005 (2005-02-23)Thomas Haden Church, Don KingComedienne Maria Bamford
39February 24, 2005 (2005-02-24)Jami Gertz, Steven WrightSum 41 perform "No Reason" from Chuck
40February 25, 2005 (2005-02-25)Faye Dunaway, Andrew WightNuttin' But Stringz perform the title track from Dance with My Father
41February 28, 2005 (2005-02-28)Amy BrennemanPaul Westerberg performs "As Far as I Know" from Another Year on the Streets, Vol. 3

March edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
42March 1, 2005 (2005-03-01)Don Rickles, Missy ElliottJudith Owen performs "These Foolish Things"
43March 2, 2005 (2005-03-02)Jeff Probst, Emily MortimerComedian Danny Bhoy
44March 3, 2005 (2005-03-03)Juliette Binoche, Lara Logan, Stanley BingN/A
45March 4, 2005 (2005-03-04)Jennifer Love Hewitt, Dave Foley, Ali CostelloUnwritten Law performs "Save Me (Wake Up Call)" from Here's to the Mourning
46March 14, 2005 (2005-03-14)Joan Collins, Phil KeoghanThe Blue Nile performs "I Would Never" from High
47March 15, 2005 (2005-03-15)Drew Carey, Lawrence BlockThe Hollow Men perform "Pink Panther"
48March 16, 2005 (2005-03-16)Kevin Pollak, Maureen DowdDeana Carter performs "One Day at a Time" from The Story of My Life
49March 21, 2005 (2005-03-21)Michael Chiklis, Tony HawkNic Armstrong & The Thieves performed "I Can't Stand It"
50March 22, 2005 (2005-03-22)Sam Elliott, Amy YasbeckComedian Bob Marley
51March 23, 2005 (2005-03-23)Andie MacDowell, Gerard ButlerKathleen Edwards performs the title track from Back to Me
52March 28, 2005 (2005-03-28)Wendie Malick, Chris KlugLisa Loeb performs "Catch the Moon" from The Way It Really Is
53March 29, 2005 (2005-03-29)Robert Rodriguez, Stone Cold Steve Austink-os performs "Crabbuckit" from Joyful Rebellion
54March 30, 2005 (2005-03-30)Carmen Electra, Nick StahlLang Lang
55March 31, 2005 (2005-03-31)Bernie Mac, Mädchen Amick, Rachael ScdorisN/A

April edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
56April 1, 2005 (2005-04-01)Carla Gugino, Regina King, Elon GoldN/A
57April 4, 2005 (2005-04-04)Jimmy SmitsMoby performs "Lift Me Up" from Hotel
58April 5, 2005 (2005-04-05)Michael Clarke Duncan, Mary McCormackComedienne Becky Pedigo
59April 6, 2005 (2005-04-06)Ron Livingston, Dave GormanJesse McCartney performs "She's No You" from Beautiful Soul
60April 11, 2005 (2005-04-11)Amber Tamblyn, Jason Lee, Steven HensleyN/A
61April 12, 2005 (2005-04-12)Eric Idle, Rulon GardnerComedian Mike Birbiglia
62April 13, 2005 (2005-04-13)Sara Rue, Matthew PollyAqualung performs "Brighter Than Sunshine" from Still Life
63April 14, 2005 (2005-04-14)Fran Drescher, Anton YelchinShooter Jennings performs "4th of July" from Put the "O" Back in Country
64April 15, 2005 (2005-04-15)David Duchovny, Ryan ReynoldsDinosaur Jr. performs "The Lung" from You're Living All Over Me
65April 25, 2005 (2005-04-25)Suzanne Somers, Erykah Badu, Billy MilesN/A
66April 26, 2005 (2005-04-26)Thandie Newton, Barb MacLeodN/A
67April 27, 2005 (2005-04-27)Paul Haggis, Michael GelbartGavin Rossdale performs "The Current" from The Complex
68April 28, 2005 (2005-04-28)Rosie O'Donnell, Akiane KramarikN/A
69April 29, 2005 (2005-04-29)Anjelica Huston, Danny PinoThe Futureheads perform "Hounds of Love" from their self-titled album

May edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
70May 2, 2005 (2005-05-02)Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ben SteinKasabian performs "Cutt Off" from their self-titled album
71May 3, 2005 (2005-05-03)Bill Maher, Rain PryorComedian Stewart Francis
72May 4, 2005 (2005-05-04)Gary Sinise, Dean KarnazesBen Folds performs "Landed" from Songs for Silverman
73May 5, 2005 (2005-05-05)Ozzy Osbourne, Allison DuBoisBrendan Benson performs "What I'm Looking For" from The Alternative to Love
74May 6, 2005 (2005-05-06)Jim Caviezel, Phil LeshEels performs "Hey Man (Now You're Really Living)" from Blinking Lights and Other Revelations
75May 9, 2005 (2005-05-09)Mark Harmon, RzaJoss Stone performs "Spoiled" from Mind, Body & Soul
76May 10, 2005 (2005-05-10)Rose McGowan, Dr. Sanjay GuptaCharlie Daniels performs a song from Songs From the Longleaf Pines
77May 11, 2005 (2005-05-11)Kermit the Frog, Leelee SobieskiTori Amos performs "Sleeps with Butterflies" from The Beekeeper
78May 12, 2005 (2005-05-12)Bill Pullman, Ruth ReichlSpoon performs "Sister Jack" from Gimme Fiction
79May 13, 2005 (2005-05-13)Wanda Sykes, Eric BogosianN/A
80May 16, 2005 (2005-05-16)Mike Huckabee, Marlee MatlinJohn Butler Trio performs "Something's Gotta Give"
81May 17, 2005 (2005-05-17)Joe Walsh, George EadsJunior Brown performs a song from Down Home Chrome
82May 18, 2005 (2005-05-18)Sela Ward, Michael TuckerAcceptance performs "In Too Fair" from Phantoms
83May 19, 2005 (2005-05-19)Phil McGrawRingside performs "Tired of Being Sorry" from their self-titled album
84May 20, 2005 (2005-05-20)Randy Jackson, Bai Ling, Gary GreffN/A
85May 23, 2005 (2005-05-23)Ann Coulter, Amber Mariano, Rob MarianoComedian Charles Ross
86May 24, 2005 (2005-05-24)Alice Cooper, Malachy McCourtDierks Bentley performs "Settle for a Slowdown" from Modern Day Drifter
87May 25, 2005 (2005-05-25)Donny Osmond, Peter BartRobert Cray performs the title track from Twenty
88May 26, 2005 (2005-05-26)Rachael Leigh Cook, Chuck PalahniukLayzie Bone performs a song from The New Revolution
89May 27, 2005 (2005-05-27)Seth Green, Tony AlvaThe Daylights perform a song from Shift and Blur

June edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
90June 6, 2005 (2005-06-06)Jon Cryer, Garrison KeillorSound of Urchin performs a song from The Diamond
91June 7, 2005 (2005-06-07)Marg Helgenberger, David MilchJaguares performs a song from Crónicas de un Laberinto
92June 8, 2005 (2005-06-08)Dennis Hopper, Marianne Jean-BaptisteComedian Carlos Alazraqui
93June 9, 2005 (2005-06-09)Ricky SchroderToby Keith performs "Honkytonk U" from Honkytonk University
94June 10, 2005 (2005-06-10)Vivica A. Fox, Poppy MontgomeryAngie Stone performs "U-Haul" from Stone Love
95June 13, 2005 (2005-06-13)Jason Lee, Drew PinskyMidlake performs "Mornings Will Be Kind"
96June 14, 2005 (2005-06-14)Cheryl Ladd, Skeet UlrichKaiser Chiefs performs "Everyday I Love You Less and Less"
97June 15, 2005 (2005-06-15)Steven Wright, John F. Banzhaf III
Skit with James Adomian as George W. Bush
Comedian Steven Wright
Amos Lee performs "Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight" from his eponymous album
98June 16, 2005 (2005-06-16)Tommy Hilfiger, Lea ThompsonNikka Costa performs "Till I Get to You" from Can'tneverdidnothin'
99June 17, 2005 (2005-06-17)Debbie Reynolds, Thomas Lennon, Nick HornbyTBA
100June 20, 2005 (2005-06-20)Allison Janney, Julian SandsRilo Kiley performs a song from More Adventurous
101June 21, 2005 (2005-06-21)Peter Krause, David LaChapelleTracy Bonham performs "Shine" from Blink the Brightest
"Host-whisperer" Peter Lassally, veteran producer of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and for David Letterman takes over the day-to-day running of the show as executive producer. Lassally was largely responsible for hiring Ferguson, and had been coaching him in his new role.[4]
102June 22, 2005 (2005-06-22)John Waters, Loretta DevineComedian Demetri Martin
103June 23, 2005 (2005-06-23)Mimi Rogers, James EllroyBrooke Valentine performs "Girlfight" from Chain Letter
104June 24, 2005 (2005-06-24)Jeremy Piven, Melissa BankMike Jones performs "Flossin" from Who Is Mike Jones?
105June 27, 2005 (2005-06-27)Bryan Cranston, Peter GuberThe Krumpers perform a dance routine
106June 28, 2005 (2005-06-28)Amy Yasbeck, Ringo StarrRingo Starr and His All-Starr Band perform the title track from "Choose Love" and "I'm the Greatest" from his 1973 album Ringo
107June 29, 2005 (2005-06-29)Kara CooneyDwight Yoakam perform a song from Blame the Vain
108June 30, 2005 (2005-06-30)Jennifer Tilly, Corbin Bernsen, Leroy ChiaoTBA

July edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
109July 1, 2005 (2005-07-01)Tom Bergeron, Greg NicoteroBilly Bragg performs a song from Volume 1
110July 11, 2005 (2005-07-11)Julian McMahon, Rachel DeWoskinThe Crystal Method performs a song from Legion of Boom.
111July 12, 2005 (2005-07-12)Dave Navarro, Marisa MarchettoComedian Ron Pearson
112July 13, 2005 (2005-07-13)Tony Shalhoub, Jared DiamondRaul Midón performs a song from State of Mind
113July 14, 2005 (2005-07-14)Beau Bridges, Harry EdenComedienne Martha Kelly
114July 15, 2005 (2005-07-15)John Larroquette, Dan HuberFountains of Wayne performs a song from Out-of-State Plates
115July 18, 2005 (2005-07-18)Wolf Blitzer, Karina LombardNellie McKay performs "Pasadena Girl" from the soundtrack of Rumor Has It...
116July 19, 2005 (2005-07-19)Ludacris, Julie WarnerComedian Ty Barnett
117July 20, 2005 (2005-07-20)Dave Foley, Marc HorowitzTionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas from R U the Girl
118July 21, 2005 (2005-07-21)Warren Faidley, Martin MullChef Preston Clarke
119July 22, 2005 (2005-07-22)Camryn Manheim, Elizabeth BanksCrossfade performs "So Far Away" from Crossfade
120July 25, 2005 (2005-07-25)Eddie Izzard, R. James Woolsey Jr.Elkland performs a song from Golden
121July 26, 2005 (2005-07-26)Peter Arnett, Isla FisherComedienne Wendy Liebman
122July 27, 2005 (2005-07-27)Joe Buck, Pauley PerretteN/A
123July 28, 2005 (2005-07-28)Dermot Mulroney, Paul FeigN/A

August edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
124August 1, 2005 (2005-08-01)Cloris Leachman, Mark ZupanComedian Carlos Mencia
125August 2, 2005 (2005-08-02)Jane Kaczmarek, John Carroll LynchComedian Greg Proops
126August 3, 2005 (2005-08-03)Joseph Fiennes, Julie ChenTracy Bonham performs "Did I Sleep Through It All?" from Blink the Brightest
127August 4, 2005 (2005-08-04)Sharon Stone, Mo'NiqueN/A
128August 5, 2005 (2005-08-05)Buzz Aldrin, Method Man, John MendozaN/A
129August 8, 2005 (2005-08-08)Marilu Henner, David FehertyN/A
130August 9, 2005 (2005-08-09)Harland Williams, Evan Rachel WoodBabyface performs the single "Reason for Breathing"
131August 10, 2005 (2005-08-10)Kristin Chenoweth, Marc CherryNatasha Bedingfield performs "I Bruise Easily" from Unwritten
132August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15)Hank Azaria, Wes CravenN/A
133August 16, 2005 (2005-08-16)Rachel Griffiths, Tommy LasordaComedian D. C. Benny
134August 17, 2005 (2005-08-17)Arianna Huffington, Gigi GrazerComedian Louis C.K.
135August 18, 2005 (2005-08-18)Jami Gertz, Steve HoweyMissy Higgins performs the title track from The Sound of White
136August 19, 2005 (2005-08-19)Steve Carell, Rashida Jones, Rick LundbladeN/A
137August 22, 2005 (2005-08-22)Carl Reiner, Rosa BlasiRufus Wainwright performs "The One You Love" from Want Two
138August 23, 2005 (2005-08-23)Minnie Driver, Todd ZeileN/A
139August 24, 2005 (2005-08-24)Eric McCormack, Mitch AlbomN/A
140August 25, 2005 (2005-08-25)Carrie Fisher, Terry McDermottOur Lady Peace performs "Where Are You" from Healthy in Paranoid Times
141August 26, 2005 (2005-08-26)Felicity Huffman, Stanley BingLast Train Home performs

September edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
142September 12, 2005 (2005-09-12)Neil Patrick Harris, Karen FisherNickel Creek
143September 13, 2005 (2005-09-13)Bruce Campbell, Melinda ClarkeFlight of the Conchords
144September 14, 2005 (2005-09-14)Patricia Arquette, Connie SchultzPaul Weller
145September 15, 2005 (2005-09-15)Carla Gugino, Alice CooperN/A
146September 16, 2005 (2005-09-16)Alyson Hannigan, Steve JonesN/A
147September 19, 2005 (2005-09-19)Cybill Shepherd, Phil KeoghanInstitute
148September 20, 2005 (2005-09-20)Tyra Banks, Tyler James WilliamsTed Alexandro
149September 21, 2005 (2005-09-21)Nick Cannon, Jeff Probst, Lawrence TurmanN/A
150September 22, 2005 (2005-09-22)Aisha Tyler, Seth MacFarlaneThirty Seconds to Mars
151September 23, 2005 (2005-09-23)Susan Sarandon, Tom Everett ScottINXS
152September 26, 2005 (2005-09-26)Danny Bonaduce, Diane FarrShaggy
153September 27, 2005 (2005-09-27)Maria Bello, Jason SegelN/A
154September 28, 2005 (2005-09-28)Alan Alda, Jennifer CoolidgeN/A
155September 29, 2005 (2005-09-29)Fran Drescher, Robert David HallJo Dee Messina
156September 30, 2005 (2005-09-30)Toni Collette, Dave PriceRobert Plant & Strange Sensation

October edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
157October 3, 2005 (2005-10-03)Julian McMahon, Jennifer FinniganNorth Mississippi Allstars
158October 4, 2005 (2005-10-04)Taryn Manning, Dr. DrewButch Bradley
159October 5, 2005 (2005-10-05)David DuchovnySinéad O'Connor
160October 6, 2005 (2005-10-06)Henry Winkler, Aron RalstonJulie Gribble
161October 7, 2005 (2005-10-07)Illeana DouglasMacy Gray
162October 10, 2005 (2005-10-10)Macy Gray, Nuala O'FaolainRihanna
163October 11, 2005 (2005-10-11)Dennis Hopper, Cheryl HinesSarge
164October 12, 2005 (2005-10-12)Joe Mantegna, Sue JohansonN/A
165October 13, 2005 (2005-10-13)Sanjay Gupta, Stephen CollinsN/A
166October 14, 2005 (2005-10-14)Bill Nye, Kevin Bacon & Michael BaconBacon Brothers
167October 17, 2005 (2005-10-17)Joely Fisher, McGSwitchfoot
168October 18, 2005 (2005-10-18)Melina Kanakaredes, Stephen RobinsonN/A
169October 19, 2005 (2005-10-19)Betty White, Rhona MitraRay J
170October 20, 2005 (2005-10-20)Stockard Channing, Michael ConnellyJamie Cullum
171October 21, 2005 (2005-10-21)Jason Schwartzman, Mitch BraswellPaul Weller
172October 31, 2005 (2005-10-31)Sharon OsbourneN/A

November edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
173November 1, 2005 (2005-11-01)Maria Bartiromo, Jamie KalerClint Black
174November 2, 2005 (2005-11-02)Anthony LaPaglia, Jeri RyanN/A
175November 3, 2005 (2005-11-03)Charlie Sheen, Marissa Jaret WinokurFranz Ferdinand
176November 4, 2005 (2005-11-04)Gina Gershon, Rob ZombieSinéad O'Connor
177November 7, 2005 (2005-11-07)Hugh Laurie, TwiggyPatty Loveless
178November 8, 2005 (2005-11-08)Brenda Blethyn, Jim SheridanJohn Roy
179November 9, 2005 (2005-11-09)John Leguizamo, Kara CooneyMy Morning Jacket
180November 10, 2005 (2005-11-10)John MalkovichN/A
181November 11, 2005 (2005-11-11)Xzibit, Doug SavantBuddy Guy
182November 14, 2005 (2005-11-14)James Belushi, Parminder NagraMatisyahu
183November 15, 2005 (2005-11-15)Patti Smith, John LahrN/A
184November 16, 2005 (2005-11-16)Anne Heche, Tom AmandesJay Larson
185November 17, 2005 (2005-11-17)RZA, Josh SchwartzAmos Lee
186November 18, 2005 (2005-11-18)Jon Favreau, Randy CohenMaz Jobrani
187November 21, 2005 (2005-11-21)Juliette Lewis, Brian Van HoltJuliette and the Licks
188November 22, 2005 (2005-11-22)Jerry O'Connell, Joely RichardsonThe Fray
189November 23, 2005 (2005-11-23)Regis Philbin, Maureen DowdN/A
190November 24, 2005 (2005-11-24)Jennifer Love Hewitt, James DentonRobert Plant
191November 25, 2005 (2005-11-25)Danny Bonaduce, Paul HaggisN/A
192November 28, 2005 (2005-11-28)Ted Danson, Kristen BellMatt Fulchiron
193November 29, 2005 (2005-11-29)Sela Ward, Lawrence O'DonnellChris Botti, Paul Buchanan
194November 30, 2005 (2005-11-30)Tony Shalhoub, Mitch AlbomN/A

December edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
195December 1, 2005 (2005-12-01)Miranda Lambert, Malachy McCourtMiranda Lambert
196December 2, 2005 (2005-12-02)Tom Arnold, Helen FieldingLifehouse
197December 12, 2005 (2005-12-12)Jon Cryer, Amy YasbeckN/A
198December 13, 2005 (2005-12-13)John Waters, David SteinbergNada Surf
199December 14, 2005 (2005-12-14)Poppy Montgomery, Mancow (Band)N/A
200December 15, 2005 (2005-12-15)Michelle Yeoh, Jeremy RoenickTrey Anastasio
201December 16, 2005 (2005-12-16)Chris Isaak, Sara GilbertKeaton Simons
202December 19, 2005 (2005-12-19)Dennis Quaid, Bill NyeBob Marley
203December 20, 2005 (2005-12-20)Dwight Yoakam, Teri GarrN/A
204December 21, 2005 (2005-12-21)Little Richard, Brian CoxN/A
205December 22, 2005 (2005-12-22)Téa Leoni, Amy TanRZA
206December 23, 2005 (2005-12-23)Katey Sagal, Colin HanksBrian McKnight

2006 edit

January edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
207January 2, 2006 (2006-01-02)Drew Pinsky, Bob SpitzN/A
208January 3, 2006 (2006-01-03)Fred Willard, Connie SchultzN/A
209January 4, 2006 (2006-01-04)Rob MorrowBob Marley
210January 5, 2006 (2006-01-05)Don Rickles, Ivana MiličevićAimee Mann
211January 6, 2006 (2006-01-06)Daryl Hannah, Thomas LennonN/A
212January 9, 2006 (2006-01-09)Cheryl Hines, Derek LukeTrey Anastasio
213January 10, 2006 (2006-01-10)Dr Phil McGrawSebastian Maniscalco
214January 11, 2006 (2006-01-11)Seth Green, Peter Bart, Peter GuberN/A
215January 12, 2006 (2006-01-12)Tom Selleck, Connie BrittonIan Edwards
216January 13, 2006 (2006-01-13)Steven Wright, Lola GlaudiniAnthony Hamilton
217January 16, 2006 (2006-01-16)Allison Janney, John C. McGinleyThe 88
218January 17, 2006 (2006-01-17)Greg Kinnear, Paula PoundstoneMing Tsai
219January 18, 2006 (2006-01-18)Thomas CavanaghN/A
220January 19, 2006 (2006-01-19)Vanessa WilliamsRogue Wave
221January 20, 2006 (2006-01-20)Mimi RogersLiving Things
222January 30, 2006 (2006-01-30)Drew Pinsky, Amy YasbeckWicked Tinkers
In this more serious episode, Ferguson memorably eulogizes his father, Robert Ferguson.
223January 31, 2006 (2006-01-31)Jim Belushi, Parminder NagraMatisyahu

February edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
224February 1, 2006 (2006-02-01)James Woods, Piper PeraboKeaton Simons
225February 2, 2006 (2006-02-02)Emma Thompson, Steve ByrneN/A
226February 3, 2006 (2006-02-03)Lynn Redgrave, Isaiah WashingtonMutemath
227February 6, 2006 (2006-02-06)Mary SteenburgenBig & Rich
228February 7, 2006 (2006-02-07)Jeff Probst, Lauren HollyNe-Yo
229February 8, 2006 (2006-02-08)Zooey DeschanelTrace Adkins
230February 9, 2006 (2006-02-09)Jean Reno, Sanaa LathanN/A
231February 10, 2006 (2006-02-10)Eddie Izzard, Patti HallN/A
232February 13, 2006 (2006-02-13)Alyson Hannigan, Paul HaggisFrank Caliendo
233February 14, 2006 (2006-02-14)Marlee MatlinLisa Loeb
234February 15, 2006 (2006-02-15)Paul Reiser, Judy GreerJeff Cesario
235February 16, 2006 (2006-02-16)Kiefer Sutherland, Amy AdamsRocco DeLuca and the Burden
236February 17, 2006 (2006-02-17)Jason BiggsFiona Apple
237February 20, 2006 (2006-02-20)William Shatner, Josh BernsteinAndrea Bocelli
238February 21, 2006 (2006-02-21)Carl Reiner, Nadine VelazquezRobert Hawkins
239February 22, 2006 (2006-02-22)Carl Edwards, William H. MacyN/A
240February 23, 2006 (2006-02-23)Samuel L. Jackson, Cokie RobertsThe Lashes
241February 24, 2006 (2006-02-24)Dolly Parton, Kevin SmithThe Cult
242February 27, 2006 (2006-02-27)Terrence Howard, Eric HaneyN/A
243February 28, 2006 (2006-02-28)Regis Philbin, Tichina ArnoldJenny Lewis & the Watson Twins (Band)

March edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
244March 1, 2006 (2006-03-01)Roseanne Barr, Wolfgang PuckN/A
245March 2, 2006 (2006-03-02)Kathy Bates, Idina Menzel, Jeremy BloomN/A
246March 3, 2006 (2006-03-03)Milla Jovovich, Peter TraversAll American Rejects
247March 6, 2006 (2006-03-06)Paul Haggis, Ben Lee, James BlakeN/A
248March 7, 2006 (2006-03-07)Tyra Banks, Jackie Collins, Nathan SawayaN/A
249March 8, 2006 (2006-03-08)John Larroquette, Ethan SupleeFiona Apple
250March 9, 2006 (2006-03-09)Wynonna, Emilie de RavinD. C. Benny
251March 10, 2006 (2006-03-10)David ArquetteCowboy Troy
252March 20, 2006 (2006-03-20)Stockard ChanningBig & Rich
253March 21, 2006 (2006-03-21)Rosanne Cash, Howie MandelN/A
254March 22, 2006 (2006-03-22)Jason Lee, Julian SandsDavid Gray
255March 27, 2006 (2006-03-27)Joan Cusack, Mary McCormackThe New Cars
256March 28, 2006 (2006-03-28)Jane Kaczmarek, Tom FontanaDan Naturman
257March 29, 2006 (2006-03-29)John Goodman, Angela NisselAlkaline Trio
258March 30, 2006 (2006-03-30)Frankie Muniz, Annie DukeN/A
259March 31, 2006 (2006-03-31)Chris Kattan, Mo'NiqueOzomatli

April edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
260April 3, 2006 (2006-04-03)Mehcad Brooks, Anjelica HustonNe-Yo
261April 4, 2006 (2006-04-04)Rosie O'Donnell, Harry ShearerN/A
262April 5, 2006 (2006-04-05)Paget Brewster, Sam ElliottAdam Ferrara
263April 6, 2006 (2006-04-06)Ben Kingsley, Roselyn SánchezUB40
264April 7, 2006 (2006-04-07)Kevin Pollak, Mira SorvinoTrain
265April 10, 2006 (2006-04-10)Christian Finnegan, Chi McBride, Bebe NeuwirthN/A
266April 11, 2006 (2006-04-11)Carrie FisherJohn Corbett
267April 12, 2006 (2006-04-12)Carl Hiaasen, Toby KeithN/A
268April 13, 2006 (2006-04-13)Roger Lay Jr., Ray Romano, Ken ShamrockN/A
269April 14, 2006 (2006-04-14)Melina Kanakaredes, Kyle MacLachlanShinedown
270April 24, 2006 (2006-04-24)Dennis QuaidThe Wiggles
271April 25, 2006 (2006-04-25)Radha Mitchell, Marion RossErin Boheme
272April 26, 2006 (2006-04-26)Jennifer Finnigan, Barry SonnenfeldN/A
273April 27, 2006 (2006-04-27)Dave BarryDem Franchize Boyz
274April 28, 2006 (2006-04-28)Kristin Chenoweth, Andy García, Mandy MooreRock Bottom Remainders
Ferguson returns to his punk rock roots to play the drums with the Rock Bottom Remainders.

May edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
275May 1, 2006 (2006-05-01)Neil Patrick Harris, Parminder NagraThe BellRays
276May 2, 2006 (2006-05-02)Randy Jackson, Connie SchultzN/A
277May 3, 2006 (2006-05-03)Reggie Bush, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Frank McCourtSecret Machines
278May 4, 2006 (2006-05-04)Emily Deschanel, Kelsey Grammer, Aisha TylerThe Go! Team
279May 5, 2006 (2006-05-05)Julia Louis-DreyfusYing-Yang Twins
280May 8, 2006 (2006-05-08)Denis LearyBo Bice
281May 9, 2006 (2006-05-09)Donald Faison, Betty WhiteBill Bailey
282May 10, 2006 (2006-05-10)Bill Carter, Jenna FischerChris Isaak
283May 11, 2006 (2006-05-11)Paul Bettany, Kate WalshDamian Marley
284May 12, 2006 (2006-05-12)Jacinda Barrett, Mark HarmonRock Kills Kid
285May 15, 2006 (2006-05-15)Daryl HannahSara Ramirez
286May 16, 2006 (2006-05-16)Phil McGrawJim Gaffigan
287May 17, 2006 (2006-05-17)Merv Griffin, Rick ReillyN/A
288May 18, 2006 (2006-05-18)Diane Farr, Dominic MonaghanPhil Vassar
289May 19, 2006 (2006-05-19)Mía MaestroNick Lachey
290May 22, 2006 (2006-05-22)Reba McEntire, Cynthia WatrosToby Keith
291May 23, 2006 (2006-05-23)Anna Paquin, Casper Van DienJason Aldean
292May 24, 2006 (2006-05-24)Ricki Lake, Oscar De La HoyaThe Wreckers
293May 25, 2006 (2006-05-25)Pauley PerretteBrooks and Dunn
294May 26, 2006 (2006-05-26)Jenny McCarthy, Jim ShortGomez

June edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
295June 5, 2006 (2006-06-05)Jon Favreau, Shooter Jennings, Lee ChildN/A
296June 6, 2006 (2006-06-06)Patricia Heaton, Claire FordhamThe New Cars
297June 7, 2006 (2006-06-07)Ian McShane, Joey Lauren Adams, Stanley BingN/A
298June 8, 2006 (2006-06-08)Edie Falco, David Lee RothN/A
299June 9, 2006 (2006-06-09)Tom Everett ScottLudacris, Speech
300June 12, 2006 (2006-06-12)Sara Rue, Anthony Michael HallSecret Machines
301June 13, 2006 (2006-06-13)Anderson Cooper, Mercedes RuehlDan Cummins
302June 14, 2006 (2006-06-14)Lorraine Bracco, Kevin Connolly, Jamie JensonN/A
303June 15, 2006 (2006-06-15)Tony Shalhoub, Lucy DavisEcho & the Bunnymen
304June 16, 2006 (2006-06-16)Jon Cryer, Jim ShortThree Days Grace
305June 19, 2006 (2006-06-19)Pepe the King Prawn, Sarah WynterThe Charlatans
306June 20, 2006 (2006-06-20)Katey Sagal, David Milch, Arturo GattiN/A
307June 21, 2006 (2006-06-21)Stanley Tucci, Cat DeeleyVan Hunt
308June 22, 2006 (2006-06-22)Jack Black, James MarsdenSonya Kitchell
309June 23, 2006 (2006-06-23)Tyrese Gibson, Def Leppard, Paul MorrisseyN/A
310June 26, 2006 (2006-06-26)Regis Philbin, John LandisSnoop Dogg
311June 27, 2006 (2006-06-27)Henry Winkler, Judy Greer, Michael YoungN/A
312June 28, 2006 (2006-06-28)Dave Foley, Amy SedarisUB40
313June 29, 2006 (2006-06-29)Tim RobbinsT.I.
314June 30, 2006 (2006-06-30) Jesse James, Paul DinelloShe Wants Revenge

July edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
315July 5, 2006 (2006-07-05)Laurence Fishburne, Illeana DouglasJack's Mannequin
316July 6, 2006 (2006-07-06)Tom LennonJewel
317July 7, 2006 (2006-07-07)Donal LogueNe-Yo
318July 10, 2006 (2006-07-10)Toni Collette, Lawrence Block, Joe TheismannN/A
319July 11, 2006 (2006-07-11)Julie Chen, Denise MinaEcho & the Bunnymen
320July 12, 2006 (2006-07-12)Danny Bonaduce, Cote De Pablo, Bill McArthurN/A
321July 13, 2006 (2006-07-13)Joe MantegnaBrooks & Dunn
322July 14, 2006 (2006-07-14)Nick Cannon, Kyle DunniganFamily Force 5
323July 24, 2006 (2006-07-24)Eddie Izzard, Greg WarrenThe Buzzcocks
324July 25, 2006 (2006-07-25)Kevin Smith, Carrie Ann InabaSeether
325July 26, 2006 (2006-07-26)Cuba Gooding Jr., Jay LarsonJurassic 5
326July 27, 2006 (2006-07-27)Greg Kinnear, Hugh Hefner, Sammy HagarN/A
327July 28, 2006 (2006-07-28)Kyra Sedgwick, Keith OlbermannN/A
328July 31, 2006 (2006-07-31)Andie MacDowellCirque du Soleil's KA

August edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
329August 1, 2006 (2006-08-01)Bonnie Raitt, Travis PastranaRandy Kagan
330August 2, 2006 (2006-08-02)Drew Pinsky, Carnie WilsonTally Hall
331August 3, 2006 (2006-08-03)Jaime Pressly, Robbie ColtraneMichael Franti & Spearhead
332August 4, 2006 (2006-08-04)Carlos MenciaNatasha Bedingfield
333August 7, 2006 (2006-08-07)Steve CarellThe Subways
334August 8, 2006 (2006-08-08)Aaron Eckhart, Cheyenne Kimball, Fran SolomitaN/A
335August 9, 2006 (2006-08-09)Tim Olyphant, Lindsay SloaneThe Editors
336August 10, 2006 (2006-08-10)Christina Milian, Tim Olyphant, Brian MalowN/A
337August 11, 2006 (2006-08-11)Michael Clarke Duncan, Laura KightlingerRob Zombie
338August 14, 2006 (2006-08-14)Chi McBride, Lili TaylorNick Lachey
339August 15, 2006 (2006-08-15)Matt Dillon, Padma LakshmiPaula DeAnda, Baby Bash
340August 16, 2006 (2006-08-16)Alice Cooper, Penelope Ann MillerN/A
341August 17, 2006 (2006-08-17)Jane Kaczmarek, Esai Morales, Larke MillerN/A
342August 21, 2006 (2006-08-21)Shannen Doherty, Eddie Kaye ThomasE-40 T-Pain
343August 22, 2006 (2006-08-22)Fred Willard, Rachel Blanchard, Stephen J. CannellN/A
344August 23, 2006 (2006-08-23)Amy Smart, Trace AdkinsN/A
345August 24, 2006 (2006-08-24)Denis Leary, Lewis DixMatt Goss
346August 25, 2006 (2006-08-25)André Benjamin, David BoreanazMellowdrone

September edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
347September 11, 2006 (2006-09-11)Aaron Brown, Ralph GeidelPaolo Nutini
348September 12, 2006 (2006-09-12)Michael Rapaport, Joely FisherN/A
349September 13, 2006 (2006-09-13)Virginia Madsen, Jason RitterMatt Baetz
350September 14, 2006 (2006-09-14)Gary Sinise, Whitley StrieberChris Isaak
351September 15, 2006 (2006-09-15)Mia KirshnerMethod Man
352September 18, 2006 (2006-09-18)Edward Norton, Ethan SupleeLeToya
353September 19, 2006 (2006-09-19)Skeet Ulrich, Nora EphronRodney Atkins
354September 20, 2006 (2006-09-20)James Woods, George EadsHeartland
355September 21, 2006 (2006-09-21)Chazz Palminteri, Kerry WashingtonFrench Kiss
356September 22, 2006 (2006-09-22)Bradley Whitford, Trudie Styler, Larry JohnsonSam Roberts
357September 25, 2006 (2006-09-25)Lauren Graham, Nick GriffinJoan Jett
358September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26)Marie Osmond, Jacinda Barrett, Mitch AlbomN/A
359September 27, 2006 (2006-09-27)Forest Whitaker, Julie Walters, Shang ForbesN/A
360September 28, 2006 (2006-09-28)Billy Connolly, Michael Ian BlackM. Ward
361September 29, 2006 (2006-09-29)Billy Bob Thornton, Duane MartinStarsailor

October edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
362October 2, 2006 (2006-10-02)Jon Favreau, Kristen BellAmos Lee
363October 3, 2006 (2006-10-03)Tim Daly, David CrossDiana Krall
364October 4, 2006 (2006-10-04)Busta Rhymes, Connie BrittonN/A
365October 5, 2006 (2006-10-05)Brooke Shields, Michael Ian BlackBilly Bragg
366October 6, 2006 (2006-10-06)Howie Mandel, Andy SummersRodrigo y Gabriela
367October 9, 2006 (2006-10-09)Emmitt Smith, Kristin ChenowethN/A
368October 10, 2006 (2006-10-10)Laura Linney, Jordanna BresterSay Anything
369October 11, 2006 (2006-10-11)David ArquetteMonica
370October 12, 2006 (2006-10-12)Jennifer Beals, Michael SheenChingy
371October 13, 2006 (2006-10-13)Michael CaineMario Vasquez
372October 23, 2006 (2006-10-23)Maria Bello, Derek LukeRobin Thicke
373October 24, 2006 (2006-10-24)Alan Arkin, Paul HaggisJimmy Pardo
374October 25, 2006 (2006-10-25)Ron Rifkin, Kevin NealonCorinne Bailey Rae
375October 26, 2006 (2006-10-26)Brooke Hogan, Eva La Rue, Jason SchwartzmanN/A
376October 27, 2006 (2006-10-27)Danny Bonaduce, Gene PompaMew
377October 30, 2006 (2006-10-30)Kim Raver, Bob SagetDeana Carter & Heart
378October 31, 2006 (2006-10-31)Carrie Fisher, Todd OliverAlice Cooper

November edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
379November 1, 2006 (2006-11-01)Barry Pepper, Amy SedarisCarlos Alazraqui
380November 2, 2006 (2006-11-02)Tim Robbins, Jamie LidellN/A
381November 3, 2006 (2006-11-03)Alec Baldwin, Barry ManilowN/A
382November 6, 2006 (2006-11-06)Val Kilmer, Rebecca GayheartPaolo Nutini
383November 8, 2006 (2006-11-08)Merv Griffin, Marshall FaulkCarrot Top
384November 9, 2006 (2006-11-09)Emma Thompson, Eamonn WalkerJoseph Arthur
385November 10, 2006 (2006-11-10)Ashley Judd, Seth MacFarlanePet Shop Boys
386November 13, 2006 (2006-11-13)Hugh Laurie, Spike FerestenOK Go
387November 14, 2006 (2006-11-14)Steven Weber, Emily Deschanel, Phil RosenthalN/A
388November 15, 2006 (2006-11-15)Anne Heche, Rain PryorJeff Caldwell
389November 16, 2006 (2006-11-16)Maura Tierney, Scott TurowLindsay Buckingham
390November 17, 2006 (2006-11-17)Ice-T, Henry ChoN/A
391November 20, 2006 (2006-11-20)Christian Slater, Sue JohansonDriveblind
392November 21, 2006 (2006-11-21)Emilio Estevez, Eva PigfordJim Short
393November 22, 2006 (2006-11-22)Fred Willard, Ashley ScottGabriel Iglesias
394November 23, 2006 (2006-11-23)Felicity Huffman, Dax ShepardAkon
395November 27, 2006 (2006-11-27)William Shatner, Mike LuckovichDriveblind
396November 28, 2006 (2006-11-28)William H. Macy, Jeri Ryan, Isabel AllendeN/A
397November 29, 2006 (2006-11-29)Anthony LaPaglia, Carl EdwardsSparta
398November 30, 2006 (2006-11-30)John Waters, Alex BorsteinPlain White T's

December edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
399December 1, 2006 (2006-12-01)Kevin Smith, Suzy NakamuraJoseph Arthur
400December 4, 2006 (2006-12-04)Betty White, TwiggySam Moore & Travis Tritt
401December 6, 2006 (2006-12-06)John Stamos, Sean MaguireZiggy Marley
402December 7, 2006 (2006-12-07)Chris Kattan, Chiwetel EjioforCiara
403December 8, 2006 (2006-12-08)John NovasadTyrese
404December 11, 2006 (2006-12-11)Ted Danson, Julia SweeneyAkon
405December 12, 2006 (2006-12-12)Camryn Manheim, Stephen FryN/A
406December 13, 2006 (2006-12-13)Rob Morrow, Lucy LawlessJet
407December 14, 2006 (2006-12-14)Pat CroceJewel
408December 15, 2006 (2006-12-15)Michael Rapaport, Tom KennyN/A
409December 18, 2006 (2006-12-18)Edward Norton, Jenna FisherN/A
410December 19, 2006 (2006-12-19)Laura Dern, Ming Tsai, Danny ElfmanN/A
411December 20, 2006 (2006-12-20)Paula PoundstoneXzibit
412December 21, 2006 (2006-12-21)Samuel L. Jackson, Avi LibermanHinder
413December 22, 2006 (2006-12-22)Dominic Monaghan, Anthony MackieTwisted Sister

2007 edit

January edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
414January 2, 2007 (2007-01-02)James Denton, Dan Gabriel, Julie GribbleN/A
415January 3, 2007 (2007-01-03) Kate Walsh, Clark Gregg, Skyler StoneN/A
416January 4, 2007 (2007-01-04)Carl Reiner, Tracee Ellis Ross, Max BrooksN/A
417January 5, 2007 (2007-01-05)Neil Patrick Harris, Sherri ShepherdHellogoodbye
418January 8, 2007 (2007-01-08)Mario Lopez, Shawn ColvinNe-Yo
419January 9, 2007 (2007-01-09)Jonathan Silverman, Antonio GatesGreg Proops
420January 10, 2007 (2007-01-10)LL Cool J, Masi OkaChris Daughtry
422January 11, 2007 (2007-01-11)Emily Watson, Ed Begley Jr., Cash LevyN/A
423January 12, 2007 (2007-01-12)Emily Blunt, Louis C.K.Lady Sovereign
424January 15, 2007 (2007-01-15)Teutul Sr. & Jr., Kelly Hu, Greg OwenN/A
425January 16, 2007 (2007-01-16)Helen MirrenSteve Trevino
426January 17, 2007 (2007-01-17)Juliette Lewis, Aaron LewisCommon
427January 18, 2007 (2007-01-18)Chevy Chase, Hannah StormMontgomery
428January 19, 2007 (2007-01-19)Tony GonzalezFantasia
429January 29, 2007 (2007-01-29)Dylan McDermott, Connie NielsenBilly Bragg
430January 30, 2007 (2007-01-30)Julie Bowen, Terry Crews, Michael MeehanN/A
431January 31, 2007 (2007-01-31)Chad Lowe, RZAN/A

February edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
432February 1, 2007 (2007-02-01)Henry Winkler, Zoe SaldanaJet
433February 2, 2007 (2007-02-02)Jerry Springer, Robert DubacAaron Lewis
TBAFebruary 4, 2007 (2007-02-04)Billy Bob ThorntonHank Williams Jr. and Lynrd Skynrd performs Gimme Three Steps; Phi Beta Signma Step Team
Super Bowl Special from Colony Theatre in Miami Beach. Ferguson chats strategy with Mike Ditka, tosses the football with Dan Marino, gets tattooed by Ami James at Miami Ink, speaks with Hannah Storm and Cato June from Dolphin Stadium and lunches with Gloria Estafan. IHOP skit with a plethora of "stars" all played by Ferguson. Tim Meadows and Bradley Laise also appear in skits.
434February 5, 2007 (2007-02-05)Danny Bonaduce, Tom LennonBen Garant
435February 6, 2007 (2007-02-06)Mena Suvari, Lawrence BlockNaked Trucker
436February 7, 2007 (2007-02-07)Bob Saget, Kaylee DeferJonny Lang
437February 8, 2007 (2007-02-08)Thandie NewtonThe Game
438February 9, 2007 (2007-02-09)Eddie Griffin, Mat KearneySteve Mazan
439February 12, 2007 (2007-02-12)Peter O'Toole, Joely FisherDierks Bentley & The Grascals
440February 13, 2007 (2007-02-13)Aisha Tyler, Harry Shearer, Tyler WilliamsonN/A
441February 14, 2007 (2007-02-14)David Hasselhoff, Richard WieseK.T. Tunstall
442February 15, 2007 (2007-02-15)Jennifer Love Hewitt, John CenaThree Days Grace
443February 16, 2007 (2007-02-16)Kiefer Sutherland, Sam TripoliRich Boy
444February 19, 2007 (2007-02-19)Virginia Madsen, David SteinbergUnwritten Law
445February 20, 2007 (2007-02-20)Patricia Heaton, Parminder NagraN/A
446February 21, 2007 (2007-02-21)Danny Bonaduce, Ioan GruffuddGordie Brown
447February 22, 2007 (2007-02-22)Mark Ruffalo, Wolfgang PuckTom Lennon & Ben Garant
448February 23, 2007 (2007-02-23)Jennifer Tilly, Ami JamesRodney Atkins
449February 26, 2007 (2007-02-26)Regis Philbin, James McAvoyRed Jumpsuit Apparatus
450February 27, 2007 (2007-02-27)Jill Hennessy, Oliver Hudson, Jim McDonaldN/A
451February 28, 2007 (2007-02-28)Billy Connolly, Tricia HelferBlake Shelton

March edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
452March 1, 2007 (2007-03-01)Jennifer Tilly, Seth MacFarlaneThe Cat Empire
453March 2, 2007 (2007-03-02)John Mellencamp, Oscar De La HoyaN/A
454March 5, 2007 (2007-03-05)Jennifer Hudson, Gerard ButlerAnberlin
455March 6, 2007 (2007-03-06)Poppy Montgomery, Jeremy Roenick, Paul MorrisseyN/A
456March 7, 2007 (2007-03-07)Andy Garcia, Rob CorddryN/A
457March 8, 2007 (2007-03-08)Bill Maher, Jacinda BarrettRazorlight
458March 9, 2007 (2007-03-09)Kerry Washington, Jeff ApplebaumAaron Lewis
459March 19, 2007 (2007-03-19)Merv Griffin, Nia LongJohn Mellencamp
460March 20, 2007 (2007-03-20)Cuba Gooding Jr., Joely RichardsonAndy Vastola
461March 21, 2007 (2007-03-21) Tom Arnold, Drake WithamHinder
462March 26, 2007 (2007-03-26)Joss Stone, Rainn WilsonJoss Stone
463March 27, 2007 (2007-03-27)Randy Jackson, Piper PeraboRoy Wood Jr.
464March 28, 2007 (2007-03-28)Sigourney Weaver, Kal PennThe Ataris
465March 29, 2007 (2007-03-29)Jeff GoldblumPapa Roach
466March 30, 2007 (2007-03-30)Chandra Wilson, Bobby MiyamotoBone Thugs N' Harmony

April edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
467April 2, 2007 (2007-04-02)Josh Brolin, Jason Segel, Matt KnudsenN/A
468April 3, 2007 (2007-04-03)Rose McGowan, Wolfgang PuckN/A
469April 4, 2007 (2007-04-04)Robert Rodriguez, John C. McGinleyN/A
470April 5, 2007 (2007-04-05)Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Ice CubeOmarion
471April 6, 2007 (2007-04-06)Carla Gugino, Randy CoutureRedman
472April 9, 2007 (2007-04-09)Kurt Russell, Barry SonnenfeldPaul Wall
473April 10, 2007 (2007-04-10)Quentin Tarantino, Laura PreponN/A
474April 11, 2007 (2007-04-11)Jeff Probst, Amy YasbeckGreg Warren
475April 12, 2007 (2007-04-12)David Duchovny, Nia LongK-os
476April 13, 2007 (2007-04-13)Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Rodney CarringtonCold War Kids
477April 23, 2007 (2007-04-23)Mary Hart, Brady QuinnThe Exies
478April 24, 2007 (2007-04-24)Paula Abdul, Vinnie JonesBilly D. Washington
479April 25, 2007 (2007-04-25)Jerry Springer, MarioSimply Red
480April 26, 2007 (2007-04-26)Jenny McCarthy, Frank McCourtMo Mandel
481April 27, 2007 (2007-04-27)Jon Cryer, Boyd MatsonGood Charlotte
482April 30, 2007 (2007-04-30)Frank Caliendo, Samantha MathisThe Noisettes

May edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
483May 1, 2007 (2007-05-01)Tim Daly, Charlie ViracolaJoe
484May 2, 2007 (2007-05-02)Eric Bana, Julia SweeneyFountains of Wayne
485May 3, 2007 (2007-05-03)Alice Cooper, Michael RosenbaumGary Gulman
486May 4, 2007 (2007-05-04)Molly Shannon, Duane MartinOzomatli
487May 7, 2007 (2007-05-07)Sophia BushNe-Yo
488May 8, 2007 (2007-05-08)Floyd Mayweather, Julianne NicholsonLynne Koplitz
489May 9, 2007 (2007-05-09)Steven Wright, Carrie Ann InabaDinosaur Jr.
490May 10, 2007 (2007-05-10)Garry Shandling, Nathan FillionCraig Morgan
491May 11, 2007 (2007-05-11)Larry the Cable Guy, Maureen McCormickMontgomery Gentry
492May 14, 2007 (2007-05-14)Carrot Top, Miranda LambertN/A
493May 15, 2007 (2007-05-15)Roseanne Barr, Malachy McCourtN/A
494May 16, 2007 (2007-05-16)Bob Barker, Elizabeth BanksModest Mouse
495May 17, 2007 (2007-05-17)Phil McGrawTori Amos
496May 18, 2007 (2007-05-18)Gina Gershon, Dan NaturmanThe Exies
497May 21, 2007 (2007-05-21)Lance Burton, Matt SerraChantal Kreviazuk
498May 22, 2007 (2007-05-22)Carrie Fisher, Naomie Harris, Nathan GibsonN/A
499May 23, 2007 (2007-05-23)Jason Randal, Cat DeeleyAlbert Hammond, Jr.
500May 24, 2007 (2007-05-24)Chi McBride, Rick ThomasPatti Smith
501May 25, 2007 (2007-05-25)Bob Saget, Guy TorryJade

June edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
502June 4, 2007 (2007-06-04)Dennis Hopper, Eddie PenceDarryl Worley
503June 5, 2007 (2007-06-05)Rosie Perez, David MilchPatti Smith
504June 6, 2007 (2007-06-06)Carl Reiner, Jonah HillBright Eyes
505June 7, 2007 (2007-06-07)Don Cheadle, Bret MichaelsPoison
506June 8, 2007 (2007-06-08)Jon Heder, Criss AngelN/A
507June 11, 2007 (2007-06-11)Don Rickles, Ali WentworthMarty Stuart
508June 12, 2007 (2007-06-12)Parker Posey, Ian HunterN/A
509June 13, 2007 (2007-06-13)Eric Idle, S., Epatha MerkersonGuy Torry
510June 14, 2007 (2007-06-14)Jeff Bridges, Carrie-Anne MossMute Math
511June 15, 2007 (2007-06-15)Seth Green, Bob BarkerHenry Cho
512June 18, 2007 (2007-06-18)Avril Lavigne, Ioan GruffuddAvril Lavigne
513June 19, 2007 (2007-06-19)Drew PinskyEnrique Iglesias
514June 20, 2007 (2007-06-20)Mo'NiqueBig and Rich
515June 21, 2007 (2007-06-21)Ben Kingsley, Mary McCormackJesse Malin
516June 22, 2007 (2007-06-22)Eddie Izzard, John RoyThe Goo Goo Dolls
517June 25, 2007 (2007-06-25)Wanda Sykes, Tim SpallBobby Valentino
518June 26, 2007 (2007-06-26)Janeane Garofalo, Tina BrownBob Marley
519June 27, 2007 (2007-06-27)Mandy Moore, David SteinbergN/A
520June 28, 2007 (2007-06-28)Wayne Brady, Mary Elizabeth WinsteadBen Kweller
521June 29, 2007 (2007-06-29)Chris Isaak, Cory KahaneyN/A

July edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
522July 2, 2007 (2007-07-02)Dr. Kevin FitzgeraldSinead O'Connor
523July 3, 2007 (2007-07-03)Kristen Bell, Wolfgang PuckBig and Rich
524July 5, 2007 (2007-07-05)Brenda Blethyn, Mike RoweArmy of Me
525July 6, 2007 (2007-07-06)Amy Sedaris, Jackie CollinsBreaking Benjamin
526July 9, 2007 (2007-07-09)Kathy Griffin, Ken BruenMarty Stuart
527July 10, 2007 (2007-07-10)Cedric the Entertainer, Kara CooneyJeff Keith
528July 11, 2007 (2007-07-11)Julie Chen, James MarsdenSara Bareilles
529July 12, 2007 (2007-07-12)Ted Danson, Maggie QSilverchair
530July 13, 2007 (2007-07-13)Rupert GrintDr. Dog
531July 23, 2007 (2007-07-23)Glenn Close, Jeffrey RossLily Allen
532July 24, 2007 (2007-07-24)Julia Stiles, Carl BernsteinN/A
533July 25, 2007 (2007-07-25)Jason Priestley, Sherri ShepherdChris Reid
534July 26, 2007 (2007-07-26)Aaron EckhartHanson
535July 27, 2007 (2007-07-27)James Denton, Amber StevensThe Cribs
536July 30, 2007 (2007-07-30)Drew Carey, Megalyn EchikunwokeN/A
537July 31, 2007 (2007-07-31)Jon Voight, Alicia CoppolaWill Marfori

August edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
538August 1, 2007 (2007-08-01)Miss Piggy, Jonathan SilvermanGlen Hansard, Markéta Irglová
539August 2, 2007 (2007-08-02)Julie Delpy, Alfred MolinaN/A
540August 3, 2007 (2007-08-03)Pamela Anderson, Nellie McKayHans Klok, Avi Liberman
541August 6, 2007 (2007-08-06)Kyra Sedgwick, Paula PoundstoneEmerson Drive
542August 7, 2007 (2007-08-07)Ben Stein, Megyn PriceRodney Laney
543August 8, 2007 (2007-08-08)Michelle Pfeiffer, Rachel NicholsKat DeLuna
544August 10, 2007 (2007-08-10)Cuba Gooding Jr., Cash LevyGrace Potter & the Nocturnals
545August 13, 2007 (2007-08-13)Tori SpellingBrother Ali
546August 14, 2007 (2007-08-14)Jonah Hill, Natascha McElhoneN/A
547August 15, 2007 (2007-08-15)Aishwarya Rai, Dom IrreraLifehouse
548August 16, 2007 (2007-08-16)Masi OkaEmily Fox, Emerson Hart
549August 17, 2007 (2007-08-17)Aisha Tyler, Dwayne PerkinsAugie March
550August 20, 2007 (2007-08-20)Tony Danza, Rose ByrneN/A
551August 21, 2007 (2007-08-21)Nick Cannon, Alan BeanJeremy Fisher
552August 22, 2007 (2007-08-22)Tom Lennon, Elizabeth PerkinsWendy Kamenoff
553August 23, 2007 (2007-08-23)Samuel L. JacksonThe Cliks
554August 24, 2007 (2007-08-24)Holly Hunter, Adam GoldbergFerraby Lionheart

September edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
554September 10, 2007 (2007-09-10)Frank Caliendo, Sherman AlexieClay Walker
555September 11, 2007 (2007-09-11)Gavin de Becker, Dwight YoakamN/A
556September 12, 2007 (2007-09-12)Julie Chen, Dario FranchittiMatt Baetz
557September 13, 2007 (2007-09-13)Jason Alexander, Barbara Morgan, Scott KellyWendy Kamenoff
558September 14, 2007 (2007-09-14)Eric Idle, Les StroudFinger Eleven
559September 17, 2007 (2007-09-17)Alan Alda, Alex O'LoughlinN/A
560September 18, 2007 (2007-09-18)Jeff Goldblum, Paul Haggis, Mandy MooreN/A
561September 19, 2007 (2007-09-19)Phil McGraw, Kaley CuocoBob Dubac
562September 20, 2007 (2007-09-20)James Woods, Ben LeeN/A
563September 21, 2007 (2007-09-21)Terrence Howard, Jennifer WestfeldtZap Mama
564September 24, 2007 (2007-09-24)50 Cent, Emily DeschanelN/A
565September 25, 2007 (2007-09-25)D.L. Hughley, Kaitlin Olson, Hannibal BuressN/A
566September 26, 2007 (2007-09-26)Marg Helgenberger, Seth MacFarlaneThe National
567September 27, 2007 (2007-09-27)Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oliver HudsonCary Brothers
568September 28, 2007 (2007-09-28)Greg Kinnear, Paul MorrisseyRaul Midon

October edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
569October 1, 2007 (2007-10-01)Juliette Lewis, David BoreanazN/A
570October 2, 2007 (2007-10-02)Chi McBride, Teri PoloSteve Bertrand
571October 3, 2007 (2007-10-03)Kevin Smith, Tasha SmithJ.L. Cauvin
572October 4, 2007 (2007-10-04)Anjelica Huston, Pat MonahanCathy Ladman
573October 5, 2007 (2007-10-05)Josh Duhamel, Radha MitchellDiana Krall
574October 8, 2007 (2007-10-08)Jimmy Smits, Michelle MonaghanShout Out Louds
575October 9, 2007 (2007-10-09)Tim Daly, Nia LongRon Pearson
576October 10, 2007 (2007-10-10)Fred Willard, Saffron BurrowsModest Mouse
577October 11, 2007 (2007-10-11) Tom Arnold, Tori AmosN/A
577October 12, 2007 (2007-10-12)Lt. Col Kevin RobbinsN/A
578October 15, 2007 (2007-10-15)Michael CaineLizzy Cooperman
579October 16, 2007 (2007-10-16)Vicente Fox, Leslie BibbRon Pearson
580October 17, 2007 (2007-10-17)Ian McKellen, Jena MaloneAvril Lavigne
581October 18, 2007 (2007-10-18)John LarroquetteThey Might Be Giants
582October 19, 2007 (2007-10-19)Kenneth Branagh, Todd SawyerN/A
583October 29, 2007 (2007-10-29)Kristin Chenoweth, Clive BarkerJames Jonah
584October 30, 2007 (2007-10-30)Steve CarellGood Charlotte
585October 31, 2007 (2007-10-31)John Lydon, Steve Jones, Joe TheismanThe Sex Pistols

November edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
586November 1, 2007 (2007-11-01)Anthony Hopkins, Yvonne StrahovskiN/A
587November 2, 2007 (2007-11-02)Seth Green, Dwight YoakamN/A

There were no other episodes produced in November due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike.

December edit

There were no episodes produced in December due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike.

2008 edit

January edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
589January 2, 2008 (2008-01-02)NoneN/A
No guests. Although the Writers Guild of America was on strike, David Letterman's Worldwide Pants, Inc., which produced The Late Late Show and owned its timeslot, negotiated with the WGA and met their demands.[5][6]
590January 3, 2008 (2008-01-03)Dominic Monaghan, Jason RandalN/A
591January 4, 2008 (2008-01-04)Leonard Nimoy, Lyle LovettN/A
592January 7, 2008 (2008-01-07)RZA, Greg ProopsN/A
593January 8, 2008 (2008-01-08)Marion Cotillard, Kevin FitzgeraldRogue Wave
594January 9, 2008 (2008-01-09)Emile Hirsch, Wolfgang PuckN/A
595January 10, 2008 (2008-01-10)Val Kilmer, Michael Gates GillIan Hunter
596January 11, 2008 (2008-01-11)Alec Baldwin, Lena HeadeySpoon
During Baldwin's interview, Ferguson notes the obvious and oversimplified nature of his notecard, and tears it up.[7] This tearing of notecards becomes a permanent hallmark of Ferguson's interviews, signaling his intent to have a real, unscripted conversation with guests.[8]
597January 14, 2008 (2008-01-14)Ben Kingsley, Laura PreponLupe Fiasco
598January 15, 2008 (2008-01-15)Drew Carey, Seth GabelKate Nash
599January 16, 2008 (2008-01-16)James McAvoy, Jon CryerBlake Lewis
600January 17, 2008 (2008-01-17)Trace Adkins, Julie BenzN/A
601January 18, 2008 (2008-01-18)Ted Danson, Ali WentworthN/A
602January 21, 2008 (2008-01-21)Sylvester Stallone, Steve WiebeN/A
603January 22, 2008 (2008-01-22)Tony Shalhoub, Becki NewtonDean Edwards
604January 23, 2008 (2008-01-23)Carmen Electra, Justin BarthaComedienne Margaret Cho
605January 24, 2008 (2008-01-24)Ringo StarrRingo Starr & His All Starr Band
606January 25, 2008 (2008-01-25)Diane Lane, James JohannAyọ
607January 28, 2008 (2008-01-28)Denis LearyDeana Carter
608January 29, 2008 (2008-01-29)Raquel WelchLyle Lovett
609January 30, 2008 (2008-01-30)Antonio Gates, Adam ArkinRyan Sickler
610January 31, 2008 (2008-01-31)Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lindsay SloaneN/A

February edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
611February 1, 2008 (2008-02-01)Eva Longoria Parker, Allen CovertAl Madrigal
612February 4, 2008 (2008-02-04)Kristen BellWicked Tinkers
Video of Ferguson being sworn in as a US citizen. Monologue includes a description of his first solo flight,[9] and announcement of his being chosen to host the 2008 White House Correspondents' Dinner.[10]
613February 5, 2008 (2008-02-05)Amy Ryan, Terry CrewsSebastian Maniscalco
614February 6, 2008 (2008-02-06)Bradley Whitford, Lake Bell, Cynthia LittletonN/A
615February 7, 2008 (2008-02-07)Jon Favreau, Alicia CoppolaShelby Lynne
616February 8, 2008 (2008-02-08)Jessica Alba, Dierks BentleyMo'Nique
617February 11, 2008 (2008-02-11)Julie Chen, Natasha BedingfieldN/A
618February 12, 2008 (2008-02-12)Susan Sarandon, Bonnie SomervilleN/A
619February 13, 2008 (2008-02-13)Michael Clarke Duncan, Jan DavidsonNorth Mississippi Allstars
620February 14, 2008 (2008-02-14)Evangeline Lilly, Adam GoldbergBebel Gilberto
621February 15, 2008 (2008-02-15)Jeffrey Tambor, Ivana Miličević, Bobby MiyamotoN/A
622February 18, 2008 (2008-02-18)Alice Cooper, Angela KinseyWyclef Jean
623February 19, 2008 (2008-02-19)Andre Benjamin, Craig BierkoMelinda Hill
624February 20, 2008 (2008-02-20)Tom Selleck, Dario FranchittiZiggy Marley
625February 21, 2008 (2008-02-21)Don Rickles, Joe MantegnaN/A
626February 22, 2008 (2008-02-22)Fred Willard, Rachel BilsonN/A
627February 25, 2008 (2008-02-25)Jennifer Beals, Carrie Ann InabaLittle Big Town
628February 26, 2008 (2008-02-26)Regis PhilbinAlice Smith
629February 27, 2008 (2008-02-27)Eric Bana, Patricia ClarksonBarry Manilow
630February 28, 2008 (2008-02-28)Natasha Henstridge, Carl BernsteinSteve Mazan
631February 29, 2008 (2008-02-29)Dweezil Zappa, Jason Randal;
Josh Robert Thompson appears as Arnold Schwarzenegger
Coolio

March edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
632March 3, 2008 (2008-03-03)Brooke Shields, Ming TsaiMichelle Biloon
633March 4, 2008 (2008-03-04)Christina Ricci, Dee Dee MyersCollective Soul
634March 5, 2008 (2008-03-05)Dennis Hopper, Yunjin KimNicole Atkins
635March 6, 2008 (2008-03-06)Wanda Sykes, Saffron BurrowsGrizzly Bear
636March 7, 2008 (2008-03-07)Amy Sedaris, Shanna MoaklerBlake Shelton
637March 17, 2008 (2008-03-17)Ray Romano, Kate FlanneryJeff Caldwell
U2 skit with Ferguson as Bono and Philip McGrade as The Edge
638March 18, 2008 (2008-03-18)Kate Beckinsale, Ken TuckerN/A
639March 19, 2008 (2008-03-19)Parker Posey Graham Colton performs "Best Days"
640March 24, 2008 (2008-03-24)Laurence Fishburne, Rashida JonesJoe Devito
641March 25, 2008 (2008-03-25)Thandie Newton, Dom IrreraComedian Dom Irrera
Invisible sidekick Davis assists Ferguson with the monologue
642March 26, 2008 (2008-03-26)Pamela Anderson, Christian SirianoN/A
Skit: "The Rather Late Programme with Prince Charles"
643March 31, 2008 (2008-03-31)Aisha Tyler, Richard BransonN/A
Larry King skit with Ferguson as Larry King and show writer John T. Reynolds as Ferguson
First "What Did We Learn On The Show Tonight Craig?"

April edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
644April 1, 2008 (2008-04-01)Forest Whitaker, Jean-Michel CousteauYour Lips Your Lips
645April 2, 2008 (2008-04-02)Marg Helgenberger, Kylie MinogueKylie Minogue
646April 3, 2008 (2008-04-03)Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jonny Lee MillerN/A
647April 4, 2008 (2008-04-04)Jena MaloneMrs. Hughes
648April 7, 2008 (2008-04-07)Bob Saget, Jennifer EspositoN/A
649April 8, 2008 (2008-04-08)Anne Heche, Deion SandersComedian Clinton Jackson
650April 9, 2008 (2008-04-09)Roseanne Barr, Kaley CuocoCounting Crows perform "You Can't Count on Me" from Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings
U2 skit with Ferguson as Bono, show writer Philip McGrade as the Edge, and show writer John T. Reynolds as Brad Pitt
651April 10, 2008 (2008-04-10)Alyson Hannigan, Todd AllenDel the Funky Homosapien
652April 11, 2008 (2008-04-11)Christina Applegate, Brittany SnowGene Pompa
653April 14, 2008 (2008-04-14)John Waters, Daniel LanoisN/A
654April 15, 2008 (2008-04-15)Julie Andrews, David KrumholtzN/A
655April 16, 2008 (2008-04-16)Lynn Ferguson, Jackie ChanBell X1
656April 17, 2008 (2008-04-17)Henry Winkler, Cobie SmuldersLiam Finn performs "Second Chance" from I'll Be Lightning
Playboy Mansion skit: "Bunny" Ferguson is tries to get in to the party
Skit: "The Rather Late Program with Prince Charles" with warm-up comedian Chunky B as the guard
657April 18, 2008 (2008-04-18)Kristen Bell, Oliver HudsonN/A
658April 24, 2008 (2008-04-24)Ben Stein, Alicia WittAndrew Norelli
659April 25, 2008 (2008-04-25)Jason Segel, Connie SchultzN/A
660April 28, 2008 (2008-04-28)Ewan McGregorMorissey performs "All You Need is Me"
Ferguson recounts events at his White House Correspondents' Dinner gig
Ewan McGregor joins Ferguson and Philip McGrade for a thoroughly unrehearsed "ESPN UK/Field of Weems" skit.
661April 29, 2008 (2008-04-29)Kathy Griffin, Scott KennedyMorrissey[11]
662April 30, 2008 (2008-04-30)Jeff Bridges, Sophia MylesGrand Archives

May edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
663May 1, 2008 (2008-05-01)Helen Hunt, Sarah ChalkeShe & Him
664May 2, 2008 (2008-05-02)Lake Bell, Kal PennN/A
665May 5, 2008 (2008-05-05)Hugh Laurie, Michael StarrN/A
666May 6, 2008 (2008-05-06)John Goodman, Jason AldeanN/A
667May 7, 2008 (2008-05-07)Felicity Huffman, Mike DoughtyN/A
668May 8, 2008 (2008-05-08)Emily Deschanel, Melvin LardyN/A
669May 9, 2008 (2008-05-09)Rachel Griffiths, Christopher GorhamN/A
670May 12, 2008 (2008-05-12)John Stamos, Judith Smith-LevinJaymay
671May 13, 2008 (2008-05-13)John Cusack, Parminder NagraN/A
672May 14, 2008 (2008-05-14)Tony Danza, Maura TierneyN/A
673May 15, 2008 (2008-05-15)David BoreanazCarrot Top
674May 16, 2008 (2008-05-16)Reba McEntire, Vinnie JonesN/A
675May 19, 2008 (2008-05-19)Valerie Bertinelli, Paulina PorizkovaEstelle
676May 20, 2008 (2008-05-20)Clay Aiken, Chelsea HandlerN/A
677May 21, 2008 (2008-05-21)Laura Dernk.d. lang
678May 22, 2008 (2008-05-22)Steven Wright, Tricia HelferN/A

June edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
679June 2, 2008 (2008-06-02)Julia Louis-DreyfusMatt Costa
680June 3, 2008 (2008-06-03)Kristin Davis, Joel McHaleShooter Jennings
681June 4, 2008 (2008-06-04)Jane Kaczmarek, Greg ProopsN/A
682June 5, 2008 (2008-06-05)Jeff Foxworthy, Chelsea HandlerN/A
683June 6, 2008 (2008-06-06)Poppy Montgomery, Drake WithamN/A
Show spoofs itself in a skit with show writer John T. Reynolds as Ferguson, and Ferguson as Sean Connery.
684June 9, 2008 (2008-06-09)Evan Handler, Betty WhiteMGMT
685June 10, 2008 (2008-06-10)Rachel Dratch, Carl ReinerAugustana
686June 11, 2008 (2008-06-11)Stockard Channing, Bill EngvallN/A
687June 12, 2008 (2008-06-12)Jenna Fischer, Wolfgang PuckN/A
Skit with Ferguson as Queen Elizabeth and James Adomian as George W. Bush
688June 13, 2008 (2008-06-13)Elizabeth PerkinsCoolio
Betty White drops in for a comedy bit;
Murder She Wrote sketch with show writers John T. Reynolds and Philip McGrade
689June 16, 2008 (2008-06-16)Alfred Molina, Salman RushdieN/A
Jamie Denbo does a skit as Hillary Clinton
690June 17, 2008 (2008-06-17)Virginia Madsen, Darin StraussJohn Hiatt
691June 18, 2008 (2008-06-18)Don Cheadle, Olivia ThirlbyN/A
692June 19, 2008 (2008-06-19)Lewis Black, Billy Bob ThorntonThe Boxmasters
693June 20, 2008 (2008-06-20)Jeffrey TamborThe Fratellis
"The J.K. Rowling Show" skit with writer Philip McGrade
694June 23, 2008 (2008-06-23)David Hasselhoff, Miriam ShorAmos Lee
695June 24, 2008 (2008-06-24)Lawrence Block, Chris O'DonnellPhantom Planet
696June 25, 2008 (2008-06-25)Stanley Bing, Sigourney WeaverThree 6 Mafia
697June 26, 2008 (2008-06-26)James McAvoy, Bengt WashburnN/A
Murder She Wrote sketch with Alfred Molina and show writer John T. Reynolds.
698June 27, 2008 (2008-06-27)Holly HunterN/A
Henry Winkler drops in for a comedy bit.
699June 30, 2008 (2008-06-30)Tricia Helfer, Steven WrightN/A

July edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
700July 1, 2008 (2008-07-01)Tyler Matthew Davis, Richard LewisDuffy
701July 14, 2008 (2008-07-14)Chris Isaak, Debbie ReynoldsN/A
702July 15, 2008 (2008-07-15)Julie Andrews, Raymond CroweN/A
703July 16, 2008 (2008-07-16)Ben KingsleyPopovich Comedy Pet Theater
704July 17, 2008 (2008-07-17)Ron Perlman, Rita RudnerN/A
705July 18, 2008 (2008-07-18)Criss Angel, Mary SteenburgenN/A
Bit with show writer John T. Reynolds as Ferguson, and Ferguson as Michael Caine
706July 21, 2008 (2008-07-21)Jarod Miller, Aisha TylerKeaton Simons
707July 22, 2008 (2008-07-22)Julie Chen, Adam ScottRicky Skaggs
708July 23, 2008 (2008-07-23)Wayne Newton, Les StroudCurt Smith
709July 24, 2008 (2008-07-24)Lance Morrow, Amanda PeetN/A
710July 25, 2008 (2008-07-25)XzibitGriffin House
711July 28, 2008 (2008-07-28)Eric Idle, Nancy TravisN/A
712July 29, 2008 (2008-07-29)Belinda Carlisle, Jet LiBelinda Carlisle
713July 30, 2008 (2008-07-30)Julie Chen, Tom Sullivan, Michelle YeohLS3
714July 31, 2008 (2008-07-31)Jean-Michel Cousteau, Will FerrellN/A

August edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
715August 1, 2008 (2008-08-01)Rainn Wilson, Cory KahaneyThe Hold Steady perform "Construct the Summer" from Stay Positive
Skit with Ferguson as himself and Tom Lennon as a CBS executive
716August 4, 2008 (2008-08-04)Cheryl Hines, Harry ShearerJakob Dylan
717August 5, 2008 (2008-08-05)Regis Philbin, Paula PattonN/A
718August 6, 2008 (2008-08-06)Eddie Izzard, Julie ChenN/A
719August 7, 2008 (2008-08-07)Jack Black, Tom Arnold (actor) Conor Oberst
720August 8, 2008 (2008-08-08)Toby KeithToby Keith
721August 11, 2008 (2008-08-11)Robert Downey Jr., Amy SmartN/A
722August 12, 2008 (2008-08-12)Kate Mara, Kiefer SutherlandN/A
723August 13, 2008 (2008-08-13)Julie Chen, Hugh Mooremusic from Henry Poole Is Here
724August 14, 2008 (2008-08-14)Ben Kingsley, Idina MenzelIdina Menzel
725August 15, 2008 (2008-08-15)Radha MitchellComedian Aaron Karo
Cold open: Late Late Show version of the opening scene from Apocalypse Now
Skit with Ferguson as Simon Cowell and show writer John T. Reynolds as the bartender

September edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
726September 1, 2008 (2008-09-01)Julie Bowen, Jonathan WintersPriscilla Ahn plays "Leave the Light On"
727September 2, 2008 (2008-09-02)Katey Sagal, Nathan FillionN/A
728September 3, 2008 (2008-09-03)Julie Chen, Maria BelloShelby Lynne plays "How Can I Be Sure"
Skit with James Adomian as George W. Bush
729September 4, 2008 (2008-09-04)Eva Longoria, Neal McDonoughN/A
730September 5, 2008 (2008-09-05)Kal PennGabe Dixon Band plays "Till You're Gone"
731September 8, 2008 (2008-09-08)Julie Chen, Neil Patrick Harris, Sophia MylesN/A
732September 9, 2008 (2008-09-09)Russell BrandN/A
John T. Reynolds does a comedic bit impersonating Ferguson in the cold open.
733September 10, 2008 (2008-09-10)Alice Cooper, AnnaLynne McCordAlice Cooper performs "Elected" from Billion Dollar Babies
Monologue on the media's coverage of politics and the importance of voting[12][13]
734September 11, 2008 (2008-09-11)Lynn Ferguson, Lance MorrowN/A
Cold open: short, serious discussion of Ferguson's views on this anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks[14]
735September 12, 2008 (2008-09-12)Lena HeadyN/A
When Seann William Scott, a scheduled guest, is stuck in traffic, Ferguson improvises with an interview of segment producer Lisa Ammerman, who had been in charge of coordinating Scott's appearance
736September 15, 2008 (2008-09-15)Julie Chen, Jason BiggsThe Ting Tings
737September 16, 2008 (2008-09-16)Paulina Porizkova, Ken TuckerTally Hall
738September 17, 2008 (2008-09-17)Alan Alda, Illeana DouglasN/A
739September 18, 2008 (2008-09-18)Jason SegelDr Dog
Comedian Steve Hofstetter
First puppet-style cold open featuring a stuffed monkey, who also handles the "What Did We Learn on the Show Tonight, Craig?" closing segment
740September 19, 2008 (2008-09-19)Kristen Bell, Josh RadnorN/A
741September 22, 2008 (2008-09-22)Denis Leary, Marianne Jean-BaptisteN/A
742September 23, 2008 (2008-09-23)John Krasinski, Lisa MastersonN/A
743September 24, 2008 (2008-09-24)Michael Clarke Duncan, Shirley MansonJamie Lidell
744September 25, 2008 (2008-09-25)Tim Gunn, Elizabeth ReaserN/A
745September 26, 2008 (2008-09-26)Drew Carey, Tony ParkerLady Antebellum
746September 29, 2008 (2008-09-29)Melina Kanakaredes, Gina CaranoAmy Macdonald
747September 30, 2008 (2008-09-30)Tim Daly, Anna FrielAlice Cooper

October edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
748October 1, 2008 (2008-10-01)Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jim ParsonsN/A
749October 2, 2008 (2008-10-02)Lauren Graham, Patrick PedrajaMichael Franti & Spearhead
750October 3, 2008 (2008-10-03)Margaret Cho, Randy NewmanRandy Newman
751October 6, 2008 (2008-10-06)Seth Green, Betty WhiteSmothers Brothers
752October 7, 2008 (2008-10-07)Thandie Newton, Barry SonnenfeldJim Bianco
753October 8, 2008 (2008-10-08)Rufus SewellNatasha Bedingfield
754October 9, 2008 (2008-10-09)Russell Crowe, Jennifer EspositoNo Age
755October 10, 2008 (2008-10-10)Little Britain (Matt Lucas & David Walliams)Tom Morello
756October 20, 2008 (2008-10-20)Dee Dee Myers, Noah EmmerichN/A
757October 21, 2008 (2008-10-21)Rachael Ray, Leanne MarshallLaura Marling
758October 22, 2008 (2008-10-22)Chris Matthews, Christopher Mintz-PlasseN/A
759October 23, 2008 (2008-10-23)John MalkovichLittle Jackie
760October 24, 2008 (2008-10-24)Mo'NiqueBill Santiago, Lenka
761October 27, 2008 (2008-10-27)Kathy Griffin, Carl BernsteinN/A
762October 28, 2008 (2008-10-28)Pepe the King Prawn, Saffron BurrowsX
763October 29, 2008 (2008-10-29)Ben Stein, Parminder NagraNew York Dolls
764October 30, 2008 (2008-10-30)Kevin Smith, Kaitlin OlsonThe Damned
765October 31, 2008 (2008-10-31)Lauren GrahamThe Damned

November edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
766November 3, 2008 (2008-11-03)Bill MaherN/A
767November 5, 2008 (2008-11-05)Paris Hilton, Drew PinskyN/A
768November 6, 2008 (2008-11-06)Elizabeth Banks, Jay MohrN/A
769November 7, 2008 (2008-11-07)Christian Slater, Luke DempseyEric Hutchinson
770November 10, 2008 (2008-11-10)Mark Harmon, Ron WhiteN/A
771November 11, 2008 (2008-11-11)Coolio, Tom Dreesen and Tim ReidCoolio
772November 12, 2008 (2008-11-12)Seann William ScottKathy Kinney
773November 13, 2008 (2008-11-13)Andy RichterCold War Kids
774November 14, 2008 (2008-11-14)Jim ParsonsRay Davies
775November 17, 2008 (2008-11-17)Poppy Montgomery, Nick HornbyN/A
776November 18, 2008 (2008-11-18)Kevin Bacon, Sarah ShahiThe Bacon Brothers
777November 19, 2008 (2008-11-19)James Lipton, Sara GilbertSarah McLachlan
778November 20, 2008 (2008-11-20)Larry the Cable GuyThird Day
779November 21, 2008 (2008-11-21)George Hamilton, Cobie SmuldersN/A
780November 24, 2008 (2008-11-24)Eamonn WalkerLow vs Diamond
781November 25, 2008 (2008-11-25)Neil Patrick HarrisJulia Fordham
First hand-puppet appearance in a cold open (horse).
782November 26, 2008 (2008-11-26)Adam Arkin, Jen KirkmanAdele
783November 27, 2008 (2008-11-27)Tony Curtis, Megalyn EchikunwokeOppenheimer
784November 28, 2008 (2008-11-28)Kristin Chenoweth, Diedrich BaderN/A

December edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
785December 8, 2008 (2008-12-08)Chi McBrideSeal
Ferguson eulogizes his mother, Janet Ferguson.[15]
786December 9, 2008 (2008-12-09)Elizabeth Banks, Ken TuckerN/A
787December 10, 2008 (2008-12-10)Alfred MolinaTokyo Police Club
788December 11, 2008 (2008-12-11)Brooke Shields, Dom IrreraN/A
789December 12, 2008 (2008-12-12)Carrie Fisher, Julie BenzN/A
790December 15, 2008 (2008-12-15)Carmen Electra, Dennis LehaneN/A
791December 16, 2008 (2008-12-16)Don Rickles, Joanna GarciaN/A
792December 17, 2008 (2008-12-17)Samuel L. JacksonDeath Cab for Cutie
793December 18, 2008 (2008-12-18)Julia Ormond, Michael ConnellyN/A
794December 19, 2008 (2008-12-19)Jeffrey Tambor, Patrick KeaneN/A
795December 22, 2008 (2008-12-22)Joel McHaleMatt Nathanson
796December 23, 2008 (2008-12-23)Billy Bob ThorntonConor Oberst
797December 26, 2008 (2008-12-26)Kristen Bell, Wolfgang PuckN/A

2009 edit

January edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
798January 5, 2009 (2009-01-05)Richard LewisN/A
799January 6, 2009 (2009-01-06)Marisa Tomei, Pauley PerretteN/A
800January 7, 2009 (2009-01-07)William ShatnerJazmine Sullivan
801January 8, 2009 (2009-01-08)Amy Sedaris, Dennis HaysbertN/A
802January 9, 2009 (2009-01-09)Ted Danson, Paula PoundstoneN/A
803January 12, 2009 (2009-01-12)John Corbett, Tracie ThomsJohn Corbett
804January 13, 2009 (2009-01-13)Kristin Scott Thomas, Joshua JacksonN/A
805January 14, 2009 (2009-01-14)John Waters, Norah O'DonnellN/A
806January 15, 2009 (2009-01-15)Wanda SykesGlasvegas
Ferguson talks about Sully Sullenberger's emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson in New York, and tells about his own first solo flight.
807January 16, 2009 (2009-01-16)Dev PatelGreg Proops
808January 19, 2009 (2009-01-19)Sarah Chalke, Jeffrey Dean MorganSeal
809January 20, 2009 (2009-01-20)Joel McHaleThe Submarines
810January 21, 2009 (2009-01-21)Trace Adkins, Perez HiltonTrace Adkins
811January 22, 2009 (2009-01-22)Jennifer Love Hewitt, Matthew RhysN/A
812January 23, 2009 (2009-01-23)James Earl JonesN/A
813January 26, 2009 (2009-01-26)Chris MatthewsComedian Paul C. Morrissey
First musical cold open: Ferguson lip syncs to "She Taught Me How to Yodel" sung by Frank Ifield
814January 27, 2009 (2009-01-27)RZA, Jared HarrisRZA
815January 28, 2009 (2009-01-28)Cuba Gooding Jr., Freida PintoN/A
Musical cold open: puppets lip sync to "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head"
816January 29, 2009 (2009-01-29)Dominic Monaghan, Rosemarie DeWittN/A
Musical cold open; puppets lip sync to "The Lonely Goatherd" as performed by Julie Andrews and company from The Sound of Music
817January 30, 2009 (2009-01-30)Michael Sheen, Russell PetersSharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Musical cold open: puppets lip sync to "Fire" as performed by Arthur Brown

February edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
818February 2, 2009 (2009-02-02)Alfred MolinaMagician Lance Burton
First night of Magic Week, with nightly introductions by Neil Patrick Harris
819February 3, 2009 (2009-02-03)Robin WilliamsMagician Jason Randall
820February 4, 2009 (2009-02-04)Samuel L. JacksonMagician Jason Hudy
821February 5, 2009 (2009-02-05)Garry ShandlingMagician Ed Alonzo
The "roof leak" episode: Ferguson shows up prepared in a yellow raincoat.[16]
822February 6, 2009 (2009-02-06)Kristen Bell, Alex KapranosFranz Ferdinand performs "Ulysses"
Last night of Magic Week: Assisted by magician Ed Alonzo, Ferguson cuts Kristen Bell in half, and later talks with fellow Glaswegian Alex Kapranos of the band Franz Ferdinand.
823February 9, 2009 (2009-02-09)Michael Clarke Duncan, Richard ZoglinAdele
824February 10, 2009 (2009-02-10)Sean Combs, Olivia WilliamsN/A
825February 11, 2009 (2009-02-11)Steve Coogan, Connie BrittonN/A
826February 12, 2009 (2009-02-12)Lewis Black, Shirley Manson
Drop-in guest Steven Wright
N/A
Ferguson briefly tells guest Shirley Manson the history of the long running Paul McCarney/Angela Lansbury picture gag.
827February 13, 2009 (2009-02-13)Tom Selleck
Drop-in guest Tom Arnold
Glen Campbell performs "Rhinestone Cowboy"
828February 16, 2009 (2009-02-16)David Boreanaz, Philip JohnsonZac Brown Band performs "Chicken Fried"
829February 17, 2009 (2009-02-17)Bill Maher, Chris KleinN/A
830February 18, 2009 (2009-02-18)Wynonna, Variety journalist Peter BartN/A
831February 19, 2009 (2009-02-19)Paula Abdul, Carl Edwards
Drop-in guest Steven Wright
TBA
832February 20, 2009 (2009-02-20)Rosie O'Donnell
Drop-in guest Dave Foley
The Knux sings "Bang, Bang"

March edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
833March 2, 2009 (2009-03-02)Paris Hilton, Dee Dee MyersN/A
834March 3, 2009 (2009-03-03)Kristin Davis, Wolfgang PuckN/A
835March 4, 2009 (2009-03-04)Desmond TutuN/A
836March 5, 2009 (2009-03-05)Holly HunterAndrew Bird performs "Oh No"
837March 6, 2009 (2009-03-06)Amy Adams;
Betty White drops in for a comedy bit
M Ward performs
"To Save Me"
Comedian Nick Griffin
838March 9, 2009 (2009-03-09)Jason Segel, Dave AttellN/A
839March 10, 2009 (2009-03-10)Rosario Dawson, Gordon RamsayN/A
840March 11, 2009 (2009-03-11)Tim Daly, Kara CooneyN/A
841March 12, 2009 (2009-03-12)Jim ParsonsSara Bareilles
performs "Gravity".
842March 13, 2009 (2009-03-13)Christina RicciMike Birbiglia
843March 16, 2009 (2009-03-16)Regis PhilbinThe Upper Crust performs "We're Finished With Finishing School"
844March 17, 2009 (2009-03-17)Julia Louis-DreyfusDropkick Murphys performs "Flannigan's Ball"
845March 18, 2009 (2009-03-18)Steven Wright, Rashida JonesN/A
Musical cold open: a reprise of "She Taught Me How to Yodel" sung by Frank Ifield, this time lip sync'd by puppets Kronos and friends.
846March 23, 2009 (2009-03-23)Paul RuddComedian George Wallace
847March 24, 2009 (2009-03-24)Virginia Madsen, Jason RitterChicago
848March 25, 2009 (2009-03-25)Jerry O'Connell, Tucker Albrizzi, Patrick PedrajaRa Ra Riot
performs "Can You Tell"
849March 30, 2009 (2009-03-30)William Shatner, Regina KingN/A
850March 31, 2009 (2009-03-31)Isabella Rossellini, Linda Cardellini
Drop-in guest Steven Wright
Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant
perform a Reno 911 skit
N/A

April edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
851April 1, 2009 (2009-04-01)Jennifer TillyHeidi Newfield
Comedy bit wth Ferguson as Bono and show writer John T. Reynolds as Ferguson
852April 2, 2009 (2009-04-02)Brittany Murphy, Christopher Gorham;
drop-in guest Steven Wright
N/A
853April 3, 2009 (2009-04-03)Zooey Deschanel, Lance KrallN/A
854April 13, 2009 (2009-04-13)Dwight Yoakam, Mary McCormackN/A
Actress Mary McCormack gifts Ferguson with the soon-to-be-iconic rattlesnake mug from the American International Rattlesnake Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He will use it on camera for the remainder of his tenure on The Late Late Show.
855April 14, 2009 (2009-04-14)Adam Goldberg, Anna GunnBrett Dennen
856April 15, 2009 (2009-04-15)Michael Caine, Matt BaetzMatt Baetz, stand-up comedian
857April 16, 2009 (2009-04-16)Madeleine Albright, Amy SmartN/A
858April 17, 2009 (2009-04-17)Jessica Lange, Thomas LennonMadeleine Peyroux
859April 20, 2009 (2009-04-20)Simon CowellErin McCarley
860April 21, 2009 (2009-04-21)Rob Morrow, Jean-Michel CousteauN/A
861April 22, 2009 (2009-04-22)Bob Barker, Jean SmartN/A
862April 23, 2009 (2009-04-23)Teri HatcherMartina McBride
863April 24, 2009 (2009-04-24)Eddie IzzardChris Botti
864April 27, 2009 (2009-04-27)Shirley Manson, Breckin MeyerN/A
865April 28, 2009 (2009-04-28)John McEnroeN/A
866April 29, 2009 (2009-04-29)Kenneth BranaghAntony and the Johnsons
867April 30, 2009 (2009-04-30)Michael Douglas, Carrie Ann InabaN/A

May edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
868May 1, 2009 (2009-05-01)Ryan Reynolds, Ricky HattonN/A
869May 4, 2009 (2009-05-04)Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Stana KaticN/A
870May 5, 2009 (2009-05-05)George HamiltonJenny Lewis
871May 6, 2009 (2009-05-06)Melina Kanakaredes, Nathan FillionZac Brown Band plays "Whatever It Is"
872May 7, 2009 (2009-05-07)Matthew McConaughey, Cokie RobertsN/A
873May 8, 2009 (2009-05-08)Amy Smart, Kunal NayyarN/A
874May 11, 2009 (2009-05-11)Steven Wright, Bryce Dallas Howard;
drop-in guest Henry Winkler
N/A
875May 12, 2009 (2009-05-12)Paulina Porizkova, Andy NulmanN/A
876May 13, 2009 (2009-05-13)Laurence Fishburne, Paula PoundstoneN/A
877May 14, 2009 (2009-05-14)Howie Mandel, Laura LippmanN/A
878May 15, 2009 (2009-05-15)Ewan McGregorAll American Rejects play "When the Wind Blows"
Ferguson, Ewan McGregor and writer Philip McGrade do an "ESPN UK" skit
879May 18, 2009 (2009-05-18)Justin Long, Lawrence BlockN/A
Cold open lip sync number with puppets to Britney Spears' "Oops!... I Did It Again"; Dan McVicar of The Bold and the Beautiful drops in for a comedy bit.
880May 19, 2009 (2009-05-19)Kathy Griffin, Nelson GeorgeN/A
881May 20, 2009 (2009-05-20)Guy PearceHattie Hayridge, stand-up routine; Hensley plays "Beautiful"
882May 21, 2009 (2009-05-21)John WatersManda Mosher plays
"Lay Me Down"
883May 22, 2009 (2009-05-22)Mark Ruffalo, Mindy KalingThe Decemberists play "The Hazards of Love 2"
884May 25, 2009 (2009-05-25)Bob Saget, P. W. SingerN/A
885May 26, 2009 (2009-05-26)Chris Isaak, Moon BloodgoodChris Isaak plays
"You Don't Cry Like I Do"
Special guest Dave Foley drops in for a bit with writer John T. Reynolds playing the CBS censor.

June edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
886June 1, 2009 (2009-06-01)Mary-Louise Parker, Guillermo del ToroTori Amos performs
"Welcome to England" from Abnormally Attracted to Sin
887June 2, 2009 (2009-06-02)Denis Leary; special guest Betty White does a comic bit; Fozzy Bear appears in the cold open and closing segments[17]Diane Birch performs
"Nothing But a Miracle" from Bible Belt
888June 3, 2009 (2009-06-03)Jeffrey Tambor, Gabrielle AnwarN/A
Musical cold open: lip sync to "Istanbul" by They Might Be Giantsby Ferguson and company
889June 4, 2009 (2009-06-04)Elizabeth Perkins, Mark BurnettBernie Williams performs
"Go For It" from Moving Forward
890June 5, 2009 (2009-06-05)Chris Kattan, Henry ChoComedian Henry Cho
891June 8, 2009 (2009-06-08)Kevin Bacon, Michael IrvinN/A
892June 9, 2009 (2009-06-09)Dame Edna Everage;
drop-in guest Joel McHale
N/A
893June 10, 2009 (2009-06-10)Chris Matthews;
Tim Meadows appears in a comedy bit
Theresa Andersson performs "Na Na Na" from Hummingbird, Go!
894June 11, 2009 (2009-06-11)Larry King, Anna FrielN/A
Musical cold open: lip sync to Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" by Ferguson and company
895June 12, 2009 (2009-06-12)Dane Cook, Peter TraversN/A
896June 15, 2009 (2009-06-15)Holly HunterCamera Obscura performs "French Navy" from My Maudlin Career
897June 16, 2009 (2009-06-16)Jeff FoxworthyGavin DeGraw performs "Dancing Shoes" from Free
898June 17, 2009 (2009-06-17)Julia Ormond, Derrick PittsN/A
899June 18, 2009 (2009-06-18)Sandra BullockMetric performs
"Help I'm Alive" from Fantasies,
comedian David Feldman
900June 19, 2009 (2009-06-19)Bryan CranstonBen Kweller performs
"Wantin' Her Again" from Changing Horses
901June 22, 2009 (2009-06-22)Marion Cotillard, Michael MustoN/A
902June 23, 2009 (2009-06-23)Jim ParsonsN/A
903June 24, 2009 (2009-06-24)Mary SteenburgenBettye LaVette sings "A Change Is Gonna Come";
comedian Todd Sawyer
904June 25, 2009 (2009-06-25)Larry David, Wolfgang PuckN/A
905June 26, 2009 (2009-06-26)Lisa Kudrow, James FreyChairlift performs "Bruises" from Does You Inspire You

July edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
906July 6, 2009 (2009-07-06)Eric Idle, Dr. Lisa MastersonN/A
907July 7, 2009 (2009-07-07)Evan Rachel Wood, Christopher GorhamN/A
908July 8, 2009 (2009-07-08)Julie Chen, Michael Ian BlackWill Dailey
909July 9, 2009 (2009-07-09)Jeff Goldblum, Jackie CollinsN/A
910July 10, 2009 (2009-07-10)Ray RomanoMichael Bublé
911July 13, 2009 (2009-07-13)Selma Blair, Connie SchultzN/A
912July 14, 2009 (2009-07-14)John Larroquette, Will DaileyCharlie Viracola
913July 15, 2009 (2009-07-15)Rosie Perez, Mike MassiminoN/A
914July 16, 2009 (2009-07-16)Isaac Mizrahi, Shohreh AghdashlooN/A
915July 17, 2009 (2009-07-17)Paris Hilton, Alan FurstRay LaMontagne
916July 20, 2009 (2009-07-20)Margaret Cho, Michael LewisEric Church
917July 21, 2009 (2009-07-21)Gerard Butler, Jackie CollinsN/A
"Fireball XL-5" lip sync opening with Paris Hilton intro.
918July 22, 2009 (2009-07-22)Tom Lennon, Kelly RowlandDobie Maxwell
919July 23, 2009 (2009-07-23)Cheryl Hines, Ben MezrichN/A
920July 24, 2009 (2009-07-24)Rashida Jones, José AndrésJim Breuer
921July 27, 2009 (2009-07-27)Chelsea Handler, Richard WolffeN/A
922July 28, 2009 (2009-07-28)Christiane Amanpour, Johnny GaleckiN/A
923July 29, 2009 (2009-07-29)Toni Collette, Rodney CarringtonN/A
924July 30, 2009 (2009-07-30)James Spader, Rose ByrneN/A
925July 31, 2009 (2009-07-31)Saffron BurrowsN/A

August edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
926August 3, 2009 (2009-08-03)Edie Falco, Les StroudLisa Landry
927August 4, 2009 (2009-08-04)Tony Shalhoub, Minka KellyN/A
928August 5, 2009 (2009-08-05)Wolf Blitzer, Rose ByrneN/A
929August 6, 2009 (2009-08-06)Zooey DeschanelGlasvegas
930August 7, 2009 (2009-08-07)Don RicklesSharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
931August 10, 2009 (2009-08-10)Carrot Top, Alexis BledelN/A
932August 11, 2009 (2009-08-11)Betty White, Mitch AlbomBonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal
933August 12, 2009 (2009-08-12)Eric Bana, Holly WilliamsN/A
934August 13, 2009 (2009-08-13)Jon CryerN/A
935August 14, 2009 (2009-08-14)Liza Minnelli, Kara CooneyN/A
936August 31, 2009 (2009-08-31)Emily Deschanel, Terry CrewsN/A

September edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
937September 1, 2009 (2009-09-01)Quentin TarantinoN/A
938September 2, 2009 (2009-09-02)Mila KunisN/A
939September 3, 2009 (2009-09-03)Carrie Fisher, DJ QuallsN/A
940September 4, 2009 (2009-09-04)Radha Mitchell, Jason RitterN/A
941September 7, 2009 (2009-09-07)Juliette Lewis, Alex O'Loughlin; clip of Betty White reading from Ferguson's American on PurposeJuliette Lewis performs "Fantasy Bar"
942September 8, 2009 (2009-09-08)Neil Patrick Harris; clip of Dame Edna Everidge reading from Ferguson's American on PurposeSpencer Day performs "'Till You Come to Me"
943September 9, 2009 (2009-09-09)Danny DeVito; clip of Kevin Bacon reading from Ferguson's American on PurposeN/A
944September 10, 2009 (2009-09-10)Audrey Tautou, Ron LivingstonN/A
Ferguson discusses Representative Joe Wilson's outburst during President Obama's September 9th address to a joint session of Congress.[18][19][20]
945September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11)Drew Carey, Mindy Kaling;
clip of Holly Hunter reading from Ferguson's American on Purpose
N/A
946September 21, 2009 (2009-09-21)Marg Helgenberger, Dulé Hill;
clip of John Waters reading from Ferguson's American on Purpose
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears play "Sugarfoot"
947September 22, 2009 (2009-09-22)Reba McEntire, Dave AnnableReba McEntire performs "Consider Me Gone" from Keep On Loving You
948September 23, 2009 (2009-09-23)Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ken TuckerArctic Monkeys
949September 24, 2009 (2009-09-24)Jason Schwartzman, Angela Kinsey; clip of Reba McEntire reading from Ferguson's American on PurposeN/A
950September 25, 2009 (2009-09-25)Ted Danson, Chris Miller, Phil Lord; clip of Marg Helgenberger reading from Ferguson's American on PurposeN/A
951September 28, 2009 (2009-09-28)Chris O'Donnell, Paula PoundstoneComedienne Paula Poundstone
952September 29, 2009 (2009-09-29)James SpaderComedienne Cathy Ladman; Laura Izibor performs "From My Heart to Yours" from Let the Truth Be Told
953September 30, 2009 (2009-09-30)Jenna Elfman, Dom IrreraComedian Dom Irrera

October edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
954October 1, 2009 (2009-10-01)Patricia Arquette, Dominic CooperN/A
955October 2, 2009 (2009-10-02)Tim Gunn, Cobie SmuldersLynyrd Skynyrd
956October 5, 2009 (2009-10-05)Michael Sheen, Viola DavisJack Ingram
957October 6, 2009 (2009-10-06)Julia Louis-DreyfusThe Avett Brothers
958October 7, 2009 (2009-10-07)Rachel Bilson, David MilchN/A
959October 8, 2009 (2009-10-08)Jean Reno, Sophia BushN/A
960October 9, 2009 (2009-10-09)Gerard ButlerPhoenix
961October 12, 2009 (2009-10-12)David Boreanaz, Mitch AlbomDierks Bentley
962October 13, 2009 (2009-10-13)Tim Robbins, Adam GoldbergN/A
963October 14, 2009 (2009-10-14)Kristen Bell, Robert CarlyleN/A
964October 15, 2009 (2009-10-15)Forest Whitaker, Adam Savage, Jamie HynemanA Fine Frenzy
965October 16, 2009 (2009-10-16)Michelle Monaghan, Toby KeithToby Keith
"Party at Elton John's House" sketch with show writer John T. Reynolds as Ferguson; Ferguson as Elton John; Salman Rushdie as himself, and Bradley Laise as the tiny dancer.
966October 26, 2009 (2009-10-26)Sherri Shepherd, Alex DrydenN/A
967October 27, 2009 (2009-10-27)Alicia Silverstone, Salman RushdieN/A
Musical cold open lip sync to "In the Navy" by the Village People
968October 28, 2009 (2009-10-28)Madeleine AlbrightRodrigo y Gabriela
969October 29, 2009 (2009-10-29)Newt GingrichN/A
970October 30, 2009 (2009-10-30)Lauren Graham, Jessalyn GilsigFruit Bats

November edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
971November 2, 2009 (2009-11-02)Billy Connolly, George EadsJack Ingram performs "Seeing Stars"
972November 3, 2009 (2009-11-03)Valerie Bertinelli, Dave Barry; Gerard Butler reads from Ferguson's autobiographyN/A
973November 4, 2009 (2009-11-04)Mo'Nique, Stephen FryN/A
Discusses including awkward pauses, which will become a regular device on the show.
974November 5, 2009 (2009-11-05)Denis Leary, Jena MaloneN/A
975November 6, 2009 (2009-11-06)Ewan McGregor, Anthony ZuikerRegina Spektor performs "Eet"
976November 9, 2009 (2009-11-09)Carla Gugino, Dennis Lehane; Josh Robert Thompson appears in skit as Arnold SchwarzeneggerN/A
When his staff doesn't perform as expected, Ferguson enjoys hassling show producer Michael Naidus for several days in a row, an activity that will eventually become a regular feature on the show.
977November 10, 2009 (2009-11-10)Adam Arkin, Nina GarcíaN/A
978November 11, 2009 (2009-11-11)Kenneth BranaghN/A
979November 12, 2009 (2009-11-12)Trace AdkinsNick Griffin
980November 13, 2009 (2009-11-13)Harry Connick Jr., Peter SagalN/A
981November 16, 2009 (2009-11-16)LL Cool J, Mindy KalingN/A
When the audience sides with producer Michael Naidus, it provides Ferguson with much ad lib material for several rants and a unique ending vignette.
982November 17, 2009 (2009-11-17)Woody Harrelson, Joe TheismannN/A
983November 18, 2009 (2009-11-18)David Duchovny, Lewis BlackN/A
984November 19, 2009 (2009-11-19)Sandra Bullock, Ben FosterN/A
985November 20, 2009 (2009-11-20)Neil Patrick HarrisDavid Grey
986November 23, 2009 (2009-11-23)Margaret Cho, Carl EdwardsN/A
987November 24, 2009 (2009-11-24)Maria Bello, Peter CapaldiRelentless7
988November 25, 2009 (2009-11-25)Robin Wright, Wolfgang PuckN/A
989November 30, 2009 (2009-11-30)Michael Sheen, Carl BernsteinN/A

December edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
990December 1, 2009 (2009-12-01)Joel McHaleThe Swell Season
991December 2, 2009 (2009-12-02)Paul Shaffer, Shohreh AghdashlooN/A
992December 3, 2009 (2009-12-03)George LopezOneRepublic performs "Counting Stars"
993December 4, 2009 (2009-12-04)Emily Blunt, David BianculliN/A
994December 7, 2009 (2009-12-07)Shirley Manson, Mitch AlbomN/A
995December 8, 2009 (2009-12-08)Michael Clarke Duncan, Gillian JacobsN/A
996December 9, 2009 (2009-12-09)Morgan FreemanOvertone
997December 10, 2009 (2009-12-10)Howie Mandel, Paula MarshallN/A
998December 11, 2009 (2009-12-11)Jim ParsonsThey Might Be Giants performs "Why Does the Sun Shine? (The Sun Is a Mass of Incandescent Gas)"
999December 14, 2009 (2009-12-14)Joshua Jackson, Lake BellReba McEntire performs "Strange"
After traveling to Nashville for standup, Ferguson's flight was overbooked. He tells the story and takes the opportunity to thoroughly dress down the relevant airline.
1,000December 15, 2009 (2009-12-15)Jason Schwartzman, Maria Bello, Kristen BellPuppet Count Dracula (Jason Segel), performs "Dracula's Lament", accompanied by The Broken West
Special 1000th episode: puppet Wavy Rancheros takes over hosting duties as the puppets run the show; special musical opening dance to Trace Adkins' "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk", and closing number to James Taylor's "You've Got a Friend" in this classic episode.
1,001December 16, 2009 (2009-12-16)Bob Barker, Greta Van SusterenN/A
1,002December 17, 2009 (2009-12-17)Sigourney Weaver, Hank StueverN/A
1,003December 18, 2009 (2009-12-18)Judi Dench, Michelle RodriguezN/A
1,004December 21, 2009 (2009-12-21)Special drop-in guest Betty WhiteRenée Fleming sings selections from composer Umberto Giordano; comedian Jim McDonald
1,005December 22, 2009 (2009-12-22)Kathy Griffin; Tim Meadows and Paul Schaffer perform a skitHarry Connick Jr. performs "Christmas Day"
1,006December 23, 2009 (2009-12-23)Paris Hilton, José AndrésN/A

2010 edit

January edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,007January 4, 2010 (2010-01-04)Rosie PerezSwitchfoot performs "Always" from Hello Hurricane
1,008January 5, 2010 (2010-01-05)Patricia HeatonYonder Mountain String Band performs "Out of the Blue" from The Show
1,009January 6, 2010 (2010-01-06)Ray Romano, Herb AlpertHerb Alpert and Lani Hall perform a medley from their Grammy-nominated album Anything Goes
1,010January 7, 2010 (2010-01-07)Comedian Steven Wright, Michelle Monaghan
Kathy Griffin phones regarding the CNN New Year's Eve broadcast
Comedian Steven Wright
1,011January 8, 2010 (2010-01-08)Jason SegelN/A
1,012January 11, 2010 (2010-01-11)Mila KunisNellie McKay plays "The Very Thought of You" from Normal as Blueberry Pie – A Tribute to Doris Day
1,013January 12, 2010 (2010-01-12)Carey Mulligan, Paula PoundstoneComedienne Paula Poundstone
1,014January 13, 2010 (2010-01-13)Comedian Richard LewisN/A
1,015January 14, 2010 (2010-01-14)Julie Andrews, Amber VallettaVampire Weekend with the Calder Quartet play "Horchata" from Contra
1,016January 15, 2010 (2010-01-15)Thomas Lennon, Shiri ApplebyLuke Bryan
1,017January 18, 2010 (2010-01-18)Marion Cotillard, Steve JonesThe Hotrats and Steve Jones, formerly of The Sex Pistols, play "E.M.I.", from the 1977 Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols
1,018January 19, 2010 (2010-01-19)Alan Alda, Anna KendrickN/A
1,019January 20, 2010 (2010-01-20)Keri Russell, Jake JohannsenComedian Jake Johannsen
1,020January 21, 2010 (2010-01-21)Adam Goldberg, Abbie CornishN/A
1,021January 22, 2010 (2010-01-22)Grant Imahara, Tory Belleci, Kari ByronThe Hotrats play "Pump It Up"
1,022January 25, 2010 (2010-01-25)Director, comedian, and author Carl Reiner, Alicia WittN/A
1,023January 26, 2010 (2010-01-26)Musician 50 Cent, Adrianne PalickiN/A
1,024January 27, 2010 (2010-01-27)Comedian Eddie Izzard, chef Myron MixonN/A
1,025January 28, 2010 (2010-01-28)Rosie O'DonnellWilco
Cold open: Rosie O'Donnell lip syncs to Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" with Ferguson and company
1,026January 29, 2010 (2010-01-29)Jon HederCorinne Bailey Rae performs "I'd Do It All Again" from The Sea; comedienne Dana Eagle

February edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,027February 4, 2010 (2010-02-04)Tina Brown, Chris KattanN/A
1,028February 5, 2010 (2010-02-05)Jill Scott, Claire DanesN/A
1,029February 9, 2010 (2010-02-09)Pierce Brosnan, Patty GriffinN/A
1,030February 9, 2010 (2010-02-09)Donald Glover, Carrie FisherN/A
Tweets are included in email segment for the first time.
1,031February 10, 2010 (2010-02-10)Gabourey Sidibe, Jeff StilsonOK Go
1,032February 11, 2010 (2010-02-11)Don Rickles, Sonya WalgerN/A
1,033February 12, 2010 (2010-02-12)Carey MulliganDavid Nail
1,034February 15, 2010 (2010-02-15)Colin Firth
Puppet Wavy Rancheros does the cold open
N/A
1,035February 16, 2010 (2010-02-16)Matt Lucas
Bob Saget drops in for tweets and emails
Your Lips Your Lips perform "Never Again"
1,036February 17, 2010 (2010-02-17)Helena Bonham Carter
Cold open skit with Jerry Springer
N/A
Origins of Geoff Peterson: Ferguson refers to the skull marotte created for him by the props department as his sidekick.
1,037February 18, 2010 (2010-02-18)Jennifer Tilly, Jimmie Johnson
Puppet Wavy Rancheros does the cold open
Josh Robert Thompson voices "'Morgan Freeman's' Guide to the Winter Olympics"
N/A
Origins of Geoff Peterson: Ferguson announces that he will have a robot skeleton made to be his sidekick.
1,038February 19, 2010 (2010-02-19)NPR announcer Peter Sagal, Topher GraceN/A
1,039February 22, 2010 (2010-02-22)Tom Everett Scott, Parker PoseyN/A
1,040February 23, 2010 (2010-02-23)Stephen FryN/A
English actor, comedian, director and writer Stephen Fry is the sole guest in this special tribute to The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder, presented without the regular studio audience.[21]
1,041February 24, 2010 (2010-02-24)Don Cheadle, Jeannette Walls
Cheadle and Tim Meadows do a skit for the cold open.
N/A
1,042February 25, 2010 (2010-02-25)Seann William Scott, Jackie Collins
Eddie Izzard drops in to read emails
N/A
1,043February 26, 2010 (2010-02-26)Quentin TarantinoMumford & Sons perform "The Cave" from Sigh No More

March edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,045March 2, 2010 (2010-03-02)Steven Wright, Mitch AlbomMumiy Troll performs "Polar Bear"
Origins of Geoff Peterson: Ferguson announces that Grant Imahara of Mythbusters got 100,000 Twitter followers, and will be building him a robot skeleton sidekick
1,046March 3, 2010 (2010-03-03)Michael Sheen, Amy RyanTBA
Michael Sheen arrives early for tweets and emails, and stays through the end of the show in a Graham Norton Show-style episode
1,047March 4, 2010 (2010-03-04)Jeffrey Tambor, Sonya WalgerRegina Spektor performs "The Calculation" from Far
1,048March 5, 2010 (2010-03-05)Dax Shepard, Paula DeenTBA
1,049March 8, 2010 (2010-03-08)Isaac MizrahiMiranda Lambert performs "White Liar" from Revolution
1,050March 9, 2010 (2010-03-09)Lisa Kudrow, Adhir KalyanTBA
Origins of Geoff Peterson: Ferguson narrates a brief comedic history of late night, including Grant Imahara's beginning to build robot skeleton sidekick Geoff Peterson
1,051March 10, 2010 (2010-03-10)Dominic Monaghan, Lindsay SloaneThe Temper Trap performs "Sweet Disposition", featured in the soundtrack to 500 Days of Summer
1,052March 11, 2010 (2010-03-11)Lisa Kudrow
Eddie Izzard drops in for emails and tweets
TBA
1,053March 12, 2010 (2010-03-12)George Hamilton
Astronaut Mike Massimino
TBA
1,054March 22, 2010 (2010-03-22)John Cusack, Lana ParrillaTBA
1,055March 23, 2010 (2010-03-23)Jay Baruchel, Regis PhilbinRegis and Joy Philbin sing "Two Sleepy People"
1,056March 24, 2010 (2010-03-24)Jonah Hill, Emily ProcterTBA
1,057March 29, 2010 (2010-03-29)Joel McHale
Steve Jones formerly of The Sex Pistols does a comedy skit
TBA
1,058March 30, 2010 (2010-03-30)Ben McKenzie
Ferguson, Chunky B and Bradley Laise do a (Prince) "Charles!" skit
V V Brown sings "Shark in the Water" from Travelling Like the Light
Origins of Geoff Peterson: Clip of Grant Imahara's progress on robot skeleton sidekick Geoff Peterson
1,059March 31, 2010 (2010-03-31)Wanda SykesTBA
In the cold open, puppet Wavy Rancheros announces The Late Late Show has won a Peabody Award for the March 4, 2009 episode with Archbishop Desmond Tutu

April edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,060April 1, 2010 (2010-04-01)Robin Williams
Philosopher Jonathan Dancy
N/A
1,061April 2, 2010 (2010-04-02)John Corbett, Joss StoneJoss Stone and Jamie Hartman perform "Stalemate" from Battling Giants
1,062April 5, 2010 (2010-04-05)Kristen Bell, Grant ImaharaN/A
Musical cold open: lip sync to "Look Out There's a Monster Coming" by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band for the debut of robot skeleton sidekick Geoff Peterson. Created by guest Grant Imahara of The Mythbusters, Geoff will become a permanent character on the show. He is initially voiced with a recorded robotic version of Ferguson's voice.
1,063April 6, 2010 (2010-04-06)Mindy Kaling, Dom IrreraComedian Dom Irrera
1,064April 7, 2010 (2010-04-07)Raquel Welch, Anna Torv
Michael Clark Duncan reads from Jennifer Love Hewitt's book, The Day I Shot Cupid
N/A
1,065April 8, 2010 (2010-04-08)Jennifer Love Hewitt
Stuart Neville author of The Ghosts of Belfast
N/A
1,066April 9, 2010 (2010-04-09)Kunal Nayyar
Betty White drops in for a comedy bit
Outtakes of Michael Clarke Duncan
Slash performs "By the Sword" from his self-titled album, featuring vocalist Andrew Stockdale
Close: Ferguson discusses Geoff Peterson as an allegory
1,067April 12, 2010 (2010-04-12)Tim Gunn; former Drew Carey Show costar Kathy KinneyN/A
1,068April 13, 2010 (2010-04-13)James Marsden, Charlyne YiN/A
Cold open with chicken puppet "Agatha" and pig puppet "Gustave Flaubert"
1,069April 14, 2010 (2010-04-14)Andie MacDowell
IndyCar driver Dario Franchitti
Dawes performs "When My Time Comes" from North Hills
1,070April 15, 2010 (2010-04-15)Kirstie AlleySade
1,071April 16, 2010 (2010-04-16)Willie Nelson, Ellie KemperWillie Nelson performs "Man With the Blues" from 2010's Country Music, originally recorded in 1959.
1,072April 19, 2010 (2010-04-19)Brendan Fraser, Amanda Righetti
Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson skit
Comedian Brian Scott McFadden
1,073April 20, 2010 (2010-04-20)Emily Mortimer
Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson skit
Comedian Randy Kagan
Miranda Lambert performs "The House That Built Me" from Revolution
1,074April 21, 2010 (2010-04-21)Brooke Shields, George WallaceCorinne Bailey Rae performs "Closer" from The Sea
1,075April 22, 2010 (2010-04-22)Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Busy Philipps
Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson skit
N/A
1,076April 23, 2010 (2010-04-23)Drew Carey
Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson skit
Jason Aldean performs "Crazy Town" from Wide Open
1,077April 29, 2010 (2010-04-29)Tom Selleck, Lance BurtonMagician Lance Burton is introduced by Neil Patrick Harris
1,078April 30, 2010 (2010-04-30)NPR broadcaster Peter Sagal
Lauren Graham drops by to read emails
Style tips with Tim Gunn, 80's edition
Gardening tips with Willie Nelson
N/A

May edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,079 May 3, 2010 Morgan Freeman, Kate Mara
Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson skit
1,080 May 4, 2010 Andy García, Donald Glover
1,081 May 5, 2010 Scarlett Johansson
1,082 May 6, 2010 Mark Harmon, Sophia Bush Local Natives performs "Airplanes" from Gorilla Manor
1,083 May 7, 2010 Seth MacFarlane
Steven Wright drops in for tweets and emails
Comedian Matt Baetz
1,084 May 10, 2010 Russell Crowe
Style Tips with Tim Gunn '80s Edition
Wilco performs "Deeper Down" from Wilco (The Album)
1,085 May 11, 2010 Melina Kanakaredes, Tom Lennon Jónsi (of Sigur Rós) performs "Go Do" from Go
1,086 May 12, 2010 Bryan Cranston, Angela Kinsey
Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson
1,087 May 13, 2010 Robert Downey Jr.
Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson
1,088 May 14, 2010 Amanda Seyfried, Isabel Allende
Style Tips with Tim Gunn '80s Edition
Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson
1,089 May 18, 2010 Jon Favreau Jakob Dylan performs "Nothing But the Whole Wide World" from Women + Country
1,090 May 19, 2010 Dennis Quaid, Alice Eve
Donald Glover drops in for tweets and emails
1,091 May 20, 2010 Holly Hunter
Style Tips with Tim Gunn 80's Edition
The Hold Steady perform "Rock Problems" from Heaven is Whenever
1,092 May 21, 2010 Ben Kingsley Court Yard Hounds (a side project of Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer of The Chicks (formerly The Dixie Chicks)) perform "The Coast" from Court Yard Hounds
1,093 May 24, 2010 Ben Stein Mishka performs "Bittersweet" from Talk About
Comedian Craig Shoemaker
1,094 May 25, 2010 Kristin Davis, Judd Apatow

Style tips with Tim Gunn 80's Edition

The show's closing ("What Did We Learn on the Show Tonight, Craig?") features the first appearance of the rabbit puppet to become known as "Sid the Cussing Bunny".

1,095 May 26, 2010 Antonio Banderas, Paula Poundstone
1,096 May 27, 2010 Michael Sheen
First cold open appearance of "Sid the Cussing Bunny"
Band of Horses performs "Compliments" from Infinite Arms
1,097 May 28, 2010 Shirley Manson, Jeffrey Ross The National performs "Anyone's Ghost" from High Violet

June edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,098June 2, 2010 (2010-06-02)Evangeline Lilly, Charlyne YiMagicians Larry and Rafael
1,099June 3, 2010 (2010-06-03)Adam GoldbergMagician Jamy Ian Smith
1,100June 4, 2010 (2010-06-04)Jennifer Tilly
ESPN UK skit with Ferguson, Philip McGrade and Ben Kingsley
Gardening Tips with Willie Nelson
Magician Ed Alonzo
1,101June 7, 2010 (2010-06-07)Eric Idle, Terry CrewsTBA
1,102June 8, 2010 (2010-06-08)John Waters, Taraji P. Henson
Cold open: skit with Ferguson, John Waters and Bradley Laise
TBA
1,103June 9, 2010 (2010-06-09)Kyra Sedgwick, Tom Felton
Cold open: Ferguson's suit is not ready.
TBA
1,104June 10, 2010 (2010-06-10)Chef Wolfgang Puck
Ferguson and NBC's Jimmy Fallon call a late night truce and wave from their respective shows with a large Mickey Mouse glove[22]
Damian Marley and Nas perform "As We Enter" from Distant Relatives
1,105June 11, 2010 (2010-06-11)Denis LearyComedian John "Hippieman" Novosad
1,106June 14, 2010 (2010-06-14)Bradley WhitfordShelby Lynne, Comedian Jeff Stilson
1,106June 15, 2010 (2010-06-15)Ice Cube, Stan LeeComedienne Tig Notaro
1,107June 16, 2010 (2010-06-16)Tim Allen
Josh Robert Thompson voices
"Morgan Freeman's Guide to the World Cup"
TBA
1,108June 17, 2010 (2010-06-17)Virginia Madsen, Chris HardwickJustin Currie of Del Amitri, Glaswegian friend of Ferguson, performs "You'll Always Walk Alone" from The Great War
1,109June 18, 2010 (2010-06-18)Mark Ruffalo, Saffron BurrowsTBA
1,110June 21, 2010 (2010-06-21)Maria Bello, DJ QuallsTBA
1,111June 22, 2010 (2010-06-22)Valerie Bertinelli, Jerry FerraraTBA
1,112June 23, 2010 (2010-06-23)Julia Ormond, José AndrésTBA
1,100June 4, 2010 (2010-06-04)Lisa Kudrow, James DysonRobert David Hall performs the title track from Things They Don't Teach You In School
1,114June 25, 2010 (2010-06-25)Tim Meadows, Jean-Michel CousteauTBA
1,115June 28, 2010 (2010-06-28)Howie Mandel, Jane AdamsTBA
1,116June 29, 2010 (2010-06-29)Carl Reiner, Rebecca MaderSharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
1,117June 30, 2010 (2010-06-30)Mindy Kaling, Chef Myron MixonTBA

June edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,320 June 1, 2011 David Beckham, Shohreh Aghdashloo
1,321 June 2, 2011 Dick Van Dyke, Kristin Gore
1,322 June 3, 2011 Carla Gugino, Rebel Wilson
1,323 June 6, 2011 Don Cheadle, Brooklyn Decker
1,324 June 7, 2011 Howie Mandel, Wendy Booker The Goldberg Sisters
1,325 June 8, 2011 Heather Graham, Chris Gorham
1,326 June 9, 2011 Morgan Freeman, Carson Kressley
1,327 June 10, 2011 Kevin Bacon, Wendy Williams
1,328 June 27, 2011 Dennis Miller, Melissa Joan Hart
1,329 June 28, 2011 Paris Hilton, Neil Gaiman
1,330 June 29, 2011 Mary-Louise Parker Dom Irrera
1,331 June 30, 2011 Henry Winkler, Mike Massimino

July edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,332 July 1, 2011 Cedric the Entertainer, Moon Bloodgood
1,333 July 5, 2011 Steven Wright, Ellie Kemper, Adam Savage
1,334 July 6, 2011 Rosie Perez
1,335 July 7, 2011 Thomas Lennon, Tatum O'Neal
1,336 July 8, 2011 Larry King Ziggy Marley
1,337 July 11, 2011 Elijah Wood, Cat Deeley
1,338 July 12, 2011 Joely Fisher, Chris Hardwick Joss Stone
1,339 July 13, 2011 DJ Qualls, Angela Kinsey
1,340 July 14, 2011 Zooey Deschanel, Jim Cummings
1,341 July 15, 2011 Tim Daly, Leslie Bibb Foster the People
1,342 July 18, 2011 Elizabeth Banks, Rich Fulcher
1,343 July 19, 2011 Eddie Izzard, Hayley Atwell
1,344 July 20, 2011 Jenna Elfman, Breckin Meyer Omid Djalili
1,345 July 21, 2011 Amos Lee, Bryan Cranston
1,346 July 22, 2011 John Goodman, Jayma Mays
1,347 July 25, 2011 Don Rickles
1,348 July 26, 2011 William H. Macy, Karen Gillan
1,349 July 27, 2011 Mary McCormack, David Feherty
1,350 July 28, 2011 Lisa Kudrow, Ben Mezrich
1,351 July 29, 2011 Tim Gunn, Matt Smith Ted Alexandro

August edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
Le Late Late Show avec Craig Ferguson a Paris[23]
1,352 August 1, 2011 Kristen Bell
1,353 August 2, 2011 Kristen Bell, Eddie Izzard, Jean Reno
1,354 August 3, 2011 Jean-Michel Cousteau, Kristen Bell, Jean Reno, Matt Smith
1,355 August 4, 2011 Kristen Bell, Jean Reno
1,356 August 5, 2011 Moulin Rouge
1,357 August 22, 2011 Hugh Laurie, Saffron Burrows
1,358 August 23, 2011 Lewis Black Amos Lee
1,359 August 24, 2011 Regis Philbin Marina Franklin
1,360 August 25, 2011 Kal Penn, Alice Eve
1,361 August 26, 2011 Shirley Manson, Tory Belleci
1,362 August 29, 2011 William Shatner, Bianca Kajlich
1,363 August 30, 2011 Chi McBride, Ariel Tweto
1,364 August 31, 2011 Leslie Bibb Louie Anderson

September edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,365 September 1, 2011 Kathy Griffin, Lynette Rice Lenka
1,366 September 2, 2011 Lindsay Sloane, Peter Krause
1,367 September 5, 2011 Julie Chen, Annie Duke
1,368 September 6, 2011 Lisa Kudrow, Richard Engel
1,369 September 7, 2011 James Marsden, Wolfgang Puck
1,370 September 8, 2011 Tim Meadows, Bill Bailey
1,371 September 9, 2011 Alfred Molina, Brie Larson
1,372 September 13, 2011 Lauren Graham
1,373 September 14, 2011 Danny DeVito, Olivia Munn Moulin Rouge
1,374 September 15, 2011 Sigourney Weaver, Ted Alexandro
1,375 September 16, 2011 James Woods
1,376 September 19, 2011 Keith Olbermann, Kelly Macdonald
1,377 September 20, 2011 Harry Connick Jr., Kathryn Hahn
1,378 September 21, 2011 James Spader, Juno Temple
1,379 September 22, 2011 Chris Hardwick, Billy Gardell
1,380 September 23, 2011 Gerard Butler, Kat Dennings
1,381 September 26, 2011 Jonah Hill Chris Young
1,382 September 27, 2011 Mary Lynn Rajskub, Jackie Collins Trombone Shorty
1,383 September 28, 2011 Rashida Jones, Jonathan Ames
1,384 September 29, 2011 Carson Kressley, Michelle Monaghan
1,385 September 30, 2011 Seth Rogen, Judy Greer

October edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,386 October 3, 2011 Lily Tomlin, Ioan Gruffudd
1,387 October 4, 2011 Jessica Lange, Jacques Steinberg
1,388 October 5, 2011 Joel McHale, Elizabeth Cook
1,389 October 6, 2011 Evangeline Lilly, Dan Riskin
1,390 October 7, 2011 Jason Schwartzman, Eliza Coupe
1,391 October 10, 2011 Claire Danes
1,392 October 11, 2011 Steven Wright, Monica Potter
1,393 October 12, 2011 Jim Parsons Cake
1,394 October 13, 2011 Kathy Bates, Anthony Head
1,395 October 14, 2011 Liza Minnelli, Adam Pally
1,396 October 17, 2011 Matt Smith, Joel Schumacher
1,397 October 18, 2011 Carey Mulligan, Paula Poundstone
1,398 October 19, 2011 Carla Gugino, Joe Matarese
1,399 October 20, 2011 Tom Lennon, Sarah Paulson
1,400 October 21, 2011 Jeffrey Tambor, Laura Jansen Cory Kahaney
1,401 October 27, 2011 Kunal Nayyar
1,402 October 28, 2011 Olivia Munn, Judy Gold Duran Duran
1,403 October 31, 2011 Zooey Deschanel, Neil Gaiman Amanda Palmer

November edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,404 November 1, 2011 Maria Bello, Jake Johnson
1,405 November 2, 2011 Ted Danson, Bitsie Tulloch
1,406 November 3, 2011 Alan Alda, Ariel Tweto
1,407 November 4, 2011 Neil Patrick Harris Imelda May
1,408 November 7, 2011 Jeffrey Dean Morgan
featuring Alfred Molina as Geoff Peterson
The Grascals
1,409 November 8, 2011 Jennifer Tilly, Lawrence Block
featuring Dominic Monaghan as Geoff Peterson
1,410 November 9, 2011 Ellen Barkin, Dave Attell
featuring Thomas Lennon as Geoff Peterson
1,411 November 10, 2011 Molly Shannon, Michael K. Williams
featuring Larry King as Geoff Peterson
1,412 November 11, 2011 Drew Carey, Linda Cunningham
featuring Louie Anderson as Geoff Peterson
1,413 November 14, 2011 Poppy Montgomery, Charlie Higson
featuring Lauren Graham as Geoff Peterson
1,414 November 15, 2011 Ewan McGregor
featuring Paula Poundstone as Geoff Peterson
1,415 November 16, 2011 Michael Ian Black, Alex Kingston
featuring Angela Kinsey as Geoff Peterson
1,416 November 17, 2011 Robin Williams
featuring Jason Schwartzman as Geoff Peterson
1,417 November 18, 2011 Don Rickles, Beth Behrs
featuring Shadoe Stevens as Geoff Peterson
1,418 November 21, 2011 Robin Williams, Johnny Galecki
1,419 November 22, 2011 Jason Segel, Eliza Coupe
1,420 November 23, 2011 Ty Burrell, Wilford Brimley
1,421 November 28, 2011 Aisha Tyler
featuring Thomas Lennon as Geoff Peterson
Justin Moore
1,422 November 29, 2011 Margaret Cho, Michael Connelly
featuring Thomas Lennon as Geoff Peterson
1,423 November 30, 2011 David Sedaris, Jeff Cesario
featuring Thomas Lennon as Geoff Peterson

December edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,424 December 1, 2011 Kristin Chenoweth, Ken Tucker
1,425 December 2, 2011 Ana Gasteyer, Beth Behrs
1,426 December 5, 2011 Justin Long, Noomi Rapace
1,427 December 6, 2011 Valerie Bertinelli Henry Cho
1,428 December 7, 2011 Trace Adkins Michael Palascak
1,429 December 8, 2011 Pierce Brosnan, Laura Lippman
1,430 December 9, 2011 Richard Lewis Needtobreathe
1,431 December 12, 2011 DJ Qualls, Cat Cora
1,432 December 13, 2011 Ben Kingsley, Morena Baccarin
1,433 December 14, 2011 Kenneth Branagh, Patton Oswalt
1,434 December 15, 2011 Sean Hayes, John Hodgman
1,435 December 16, 2011 Mindy Kaling, Nick Griffin
1,436 December 19, 2011 Regis Philbin
featuring Thomas Lennon as Geoff Peterson
Goo Goo Dolls
1,437 December 20, 2011 Robin Wright, Parker Young
1,438 December 21, 2011 Jason Lee, Felicity Jones Black Dub
1,439 December 22, 2011 Kyra Sedgwick Frankie Ballard
1,440 December 23, 2011 Jason Segel, Johnny Galecki

2012 edit

January edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
8-85 January 2, 2012 Tim Meadows Eliza Doolittle, Myq Kaplan
8-86 January 3, 2012 Carrie Fisher, Matthew Gray Gubler
8-87 January 4, 2012 RZA, Melissa Rauch
8-88 January 5, 2012 Tom Selleck, Daniela Ruah
8-89 January 6, 2012 Michael Clarke Duncan, Laura Prepon
8-90 January 9, 2012 Howie Mandel Randy Houser
8-91 January 10, 2012 Isaac Mizrahi, Sophia Bush
8-92 January 11, 2012 Adam Goldberg, Mercedes Masohn
8-93 January 12, 2012 Hugh Laurie
8-94 January 13, 2012 Kristen Bell Louie Anderson
8-95 January 16, 2012 Lucy Liu, Kevin Sorbo
8-96 January 17, 2012 Colin Firth, Lynette Rice
8-97 January 18, 2012 David Duchovny, Dr. Sanjay Gupta
8-98 January 19, 2012 Steven Wright, Sara Paxton
8-99 January 20, 2012 Larry the Cable Guy 3 Doors Down
8-100 January 30, 2012 Don Cheadle, Andrea Riseborough
8-101 January 31, 2012 Ringo Starr

February edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
8-102 February 1, 2012 William Shatner, Kathryn Hahn
8-103 February 2, 2012 Daniel Radcliffe Mark Forward
8-104 February 3, 2012 Rachel Bilson, Jonathan Ames
8-105 February 6, 2012 Mark Harmon, Martha Plimpton
8-106 February 7, 2012 Kenneth Branagh Chad Daniels
8-107 February 8, 2012 Christina Applegate, Brad Goreski
8-108 February 9, 2012 Lisa Kudrow "Weird Al" Yankovic
8-109 February 10, 2012 Chelsea Handler, Dan Riskin
8-110 February 13, 2012 Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan
8-111 February 14, 2012 Joss Stone Joss Stone, Dave Stewart
8-112 February 15, 2012 Jon Cryer, Morena Baccarin
8-113 February 16, 2012 Jeffrey Tambor, Amy Smart
8-114 February 17, 2012 Simon Helberg Margaret Cho
8-115 February 20, 2012 Jayma Mays, Jean-Michel Cousteau
8-116 February 21, 2012 Bill Maher, Eloise Mumford
8-117 February 22, 2012 Carson Kressley Ramin Nazer
8-118 February 23, 2012 Malin Åkerman, Jon Ronson
8-119 February 24, 2012 John Waters, Jennifer Carpenter
8-120 February 27, 2012 Eric Idle, Sarah Paulson
8-121 February 28, 2012 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Carrie Keagan
8-122 February 29, 2012 Tom Lennon, Phil Plait

March edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
8-123 March 1, 2012 Henry Winkler, Jay Baruchel
8-124 March 2, 2012 Dennis Miller The Light Brigade
8-125 March 5, 2012 Courteney Cox Louie Anderson
8-126 March 6, 2012 Joel McHale, Dan Boulger
8-127 March 7, 2012 Susan Sarandon Rondell Sheridan
8-128 March 8, 2012 Raquel Welch, Carl Edwards
8-129 March 9, 2012 Kristin Davis, Chris O'Dowd
8-130 March 12, 2012 Leslie Bibb, David Milch
8-131 March 13, 2012 Jason Segel, Jennette McCurdy
8-132 March 14, 2012 Regis Philbin
8-133 March 19, 2012 Anne Rice, Geoff Tate
8-134 March 20, 2012 Kathy Bates, Brad Goreski
8-135 March 21, 2012 Elizabeth Banks

April edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
8-136 April 2, 2012 Julie Chen, Pau Gasol
8-137 April 3, 2012 Ted Danson, Hannah Simone
8-138 April 4, 2012 Jeffrey Tambor The Lumineers
8-139 April 5, 2012 Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Bryan Miller
8-140 April 6, 2012 Laura Linney, Grant Imahara
8-141 April 9, 2012 Billy Gardell, Ian Gomez
8-142 April 10, 2012 Guy Pearce, Jessica St. Clair
8-143 April 11, 2012 Adam Goldberg, Robbie Montgomery
8-144 April 12, 2012 Judd Apatow, Katherine Jenkins
8-145 April 13, 2012 Sean Hayes, Lena Dunham
8-146 April 16, 2012 Kathy Griffin M. Ward
8-147 April 17, 2012 Kevin Kline, Alice Eve
8-148 April 18, 2012 Michael Sheen, Michael Ian Black
8-149 April 19, 2012 Kelly Preston, Joel Stein
8-150 April 20, 2012 Emily Deschanel, Jerry Ferrara
8-151 April 26, 2012 Toni Collette, Mike Massimino
8-152 April 27, 2012 Patton Oswalt, Phoebe Tonkin
8-153 April 30, 2012 Jim Gaffigan, Cat Cora

May edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
8-154 May 1, 2012 Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lennon Parham
8-155 May 2, 2012 Anjelica Huston, Reno Wilson
8-156 May 3, 2012 Julie Andrews, Michael Emerson
8-157 May 4, 2012 Zooey Deschanel, Patrick Warburton
8-158 May 7, 2012 Poppy Montgomery, Steve Guttenberg
8-159 May 8, 2012 Steven Tyler, Jaime King
8-160 May 9, 2012 Jenna Fischer, Danny Huston
8-161 May 10, 2012 Christiane Amanpour, Anna Kendrick
8-162 May 11, 2012 Larry King, Anna Chlumsky
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in Scotland[24]
8-163 May 14, 2012 Mila Kunis, Michael Clarke Duncan,
Rashida Jones, David Sedaris, Ariel Tweto
The Imagineers
8-164 May 15, 2012 Alex Salmond, Mila Kunis, Rashida Jones
8-165 May 16, 2012 Michael Clarke Duncan, Mila Kunis
8-166 May 17, 2012 Mila Kunis, Ariel Tweto, Fred MacAulay
8-167 May 18, 2012 David Sedaris, Mila Kunis, Ariel Tweto, Rashida Jones
8-168 May 21, 2012 Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Steven Wright
8-169 May 22, 2012 Billy Bob Thornton, Sonya Walger
8-170 May 23, 2012 Jennifer Love Hewitt, Rutina Wesley
8-171 May 24, 2012 Alfred Molina Sara Watkins
8-172 May 25, 2012 Jason Alexander, Angela Kinsey
8-173 May 28, 2012 Benjamin McKenzie, Shohreh Aghdashloo
8-174 May 29, 2012 DJ Qualls, Wolfgang Puck
8-175 May 30, 2012 Howie Mandel, Sutton Foster
8-176 May 31, 2012 Carrie Fisher, Tony Hale

June edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
8-177 June 1, 2012 Jeff Garlin, Sonya Walger
8-178 June 11, 2012 Jason Schwartzman Rory Scovel
8-179 June 12, 2012 Andy García, Cody Horn
8-180 June 13, 2012 Elliot Page, Lee Brice
8-181 June 14, 2012 Don Rickles, Max Greenfield
8-182 June 15, 2012 Jenna Elfman The Imagineers
8-183 June 18, 2012 Alex Salmond, Kelly Macdonald, Kevin McKidd
8-184 June 19, 2012 Steve Carell, Don Winslow
8-185 June 20, 2012 Morgan Freeman, Ben Dukes
8-186 June 21, 2012 Jeff Daniels, John Irving
8-187 June 22, 2012 Mark Wahlberg, Sloane Crosley
8-188 June 25, 2012 Elijah Wood, Kathleen Rose Perkins
8-189 June 26, 2012 William Shatner, Breckin Meyer
8-190 June 27, 2012 Lisa Kudrow, Harvey Weinstein
8-191 June 28, 2012 Denis Leary, Brandi Carlile
8-192 June 29, 2012 Tyler Perry Matt Kirshen

July edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
8-193 July 16, 2012 Julie Chen, Chris Messina
8-194 July 17, 2012 Cedric the Entertainer, Ari Graynor
8-195 July 18, 2012 Ray Romano Trampled by Turtles
8-196 July 19, 2012 Kenneth Branagh Ted Alexandro
8-197 July 20, 2012 Jason Biggs, Jordana Brewster Brian Scolaro
8-198 July 23, 2012 George Hamilton, Julie Gonzalo
8-199 July 24, 2012 Minnie Driver, Colin Mochrie
8-200 July 25, 2012 Matthew McConaughey
8-201 July 26, 2012 Emile Hirsch, Ariel Tweto
8-202 July 27, 2012 Vince Vaughn
8-203 July 30, 2012 Emma Roberts, Paula Poundstone
8-204 July 31, 2012 Rosie Perez

August edit

No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,560 August 1, 2012 Selma Blair, Adam Savage
1,561 August 2, 2012 Rashida Jones, Julie Delpy
1,562 August 3, 2012 Edward Norton, Malin Åkerman
1,563 August 6, 2012 Stephen King, Dave Barry Rock Bottom Remainders
1,564 August 7, 2012 Rachael Ray The Imagineers
1,565 August 8, 2012 Chris Hardwick, Carla Gugino
1,566 August 27, 2012 Kristen Bell
1,567 August 28, 2012 Larry King Michelle Buteau
1,568 August 29, 2012 Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Fiona Gubelmann Nick Griffin
1,569 August 30, 2012 Lisa Kudrow, Marc Maron
1,570 August 31, 2012 Seth Green, Sutton Foster Sutton Foster

September edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,571September 4, 2012 (2012-09-04)Kathy GriffinN/A
1,572September 5, 2012 (2012-09-05)Jeremy Irons, Monica PotterN/A
1,573September 6, 2012 (2012-09-06)Angela Kinsey, David SimonThe Heavy
1,574September 7, 2012 (2012-09-07)Kunal Nayyar, Lauren Miller, Amber Earnest[25][26]N/A
1,575September 10, 2012 (2012-09-10)Ben Stein, Rhona MitraBrooks McBeth
1,576September 11, 2012 (2012-09-11)Adam Goldberg, Alison BeckerN/A
1,577September 12, 2012 (2012-09-12)Heather Graham, Joel SteinN/A
1,578September 13, 2012 (2012-09-13)Katey Sagal, Michael J. MassiminoN/A
1,579September 14, 2012 (2012-09-14)Tom Lennon, Brit MarlingN/A
1,580September 17, 2012 (2012-09-17)Julie Chen, Warren SappLianne La Havas
1,581September 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)John Goodman, Arjay SmithMelissa Etheridge
1,582September 19, 2012 (2012-09-19)Sophia BushN/A
1,583September 20, 2012 (2012-09-20)Nikki Reed, Mitch AlbomN/A
1,584September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)Neil Patrick HarrisGerry Dee
1,585September 24, 2012 (2012-09-24)Dennis Quaid, Ellie KemperN/A
1,586September 25, 2012 (2012-09-25)Tom Selleck, June Diane RaphaelN/A
1,587September 26, 2012 (2012-09-26)Jim ParsonsDispatch
1,588September 27, 2012 (2012-09-27)Anne Heche, Jennifer CarpenterN/A
1,589September 28, 2012 (2012-09-28)Michael C. Hall, Martha PlimptonN/A

October edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,590October 1, 2012 (2012-10-01)Jeff Garlin, Ethan HawkeLynyrd Skynyrd
1,591October 2, 2012 (2012-10-02)Mindy KalingCarrot Top
1,592October 3, 2012 (2012-10-03)Keanu Reeves, Dan RiskinN/A
1,593October 4, 2012 (2012-10-04)Roseanne Barr, Keke PalmerN/A
1,594October 5, 2012 (2012-10-05)Sanjay Gupta, Ginnifer GoodwinN/A
1,595October 15, 2012 (2012-10-15)Jeff Goldblum, Sarah PaulsonN/A
1,596October 16, 2012 (2012-10-16)Lauren Graham, James PattersonMichael Kiwanuka
1,597October 17, 2012 (2012-10-17)Carson Kressley, Kay AdamsN/A
1,598October 18, 2012 (2012-10-18)Kelsey Grammer, Casey WilsonBen Hague
1,599October 19, 2012 (2012-10-19)Chelsea Handler, Nina ContiAllen Stone
1,600October 22, 2012 (2012-10-22)Bryan Cranston, Lisa MastersonN/A
1,601October 23, 2012 (2012-10-23)Phil McGraw, Hana Mae LeeN/A
1,602October 24, 2012 (2012-10-24)Susan Sarandon, David BenioffThomas Dale
1,603October 25, 2012 (2012-10-25)Michael Chiklis, Maggie GraceN/A
1,604October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)Amanda Peet, John ChoN/A
1,605October 29, 2012 (2012-10-29)Tom HanksPhil Hanley
1,606October 30, 2012 (2012-10-30)Jay LenoLynyrd Skynyrd
1,607October 31, 2012 (2012-10-31)Rashida Jones, David MorrisseyN/A

November edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,608November 1, 2012 (2012-11-01)Joel McHale, Alton BrownN/A
1,609November 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)Michael SheenThomas Dale
1,610November 5, 2012 (2012-11-05)Tenacious D, Sarah ShahiN/A
1,611November 7, 2012 (2012-11-07)Matthew PerryRZA
1,612November 8, 2012 (2012-11-08)LL Cool J, Naeomie HarrisSutton Foster
1,613November 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)Eric Idle, Emily VanCampN/A
1,614November 12, 2012 (2012-11-12)DJ Qualls, Nikki Reed, Dave AttellN/A
1,615November 13, 2012 (2012-11-13)Katlin Mastandrea, Toby Keith, J. R. MartinezN/A
1,616November 14, 2012 (2012-11-14)Billy Crystal, Bérénice MarloheN/A
1,617November 15, 2012 (2012-11-15)Max Greenfield, Lucy PunchN/A
1,618November 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)Richie Sambora, James Spader, Cynthia LittletonN/A
1,619November 19, 2012 (2012-11-19)Regis Philbin, Katie AseltonN/A
1,620November 20, 2012 (2012-11-20)Marion Cotillard, Kevin PollakN/A
1,621November 26, 2012 (2012-11-26)Lily Tomlin, Matthew Gray GublerN/A
1,622November 27, 2012 (2012-11-27)James Marsden, Daniela RuahCory Kahaney
1,623November 28, 2012 (2012-11-28)Lewis Black, Karen GillanLP
1,624November 29, 2012 (2012-11-29)Kristin Davis, Nat FaxonN/A
1,625November 30, 2012 (2012-11-30)Tom Hanks, Tim Meadows, Mayim BialikN/A

December edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,626December 3, 2012 (2012-12-03)Seth MacFarlane, Miranda KerrRichie Sambora performs "The Late Late Show Theme" with Ferguson, and "Every Road Leads Home to You" from Aftermath of the Lowdown
1,627December 4, 2012 (2012-12-04)Reba McEntire, Keegan-Michael KeyRichie Sambora performs "The Late Late Show Theme", and "Seven Years Gone" from Aftermath of the Lowdown
1,628December 5, 2012 (2012-12-05)Cheryl Hines, Peter SagalRichie Sambora performs "The Late Late Show Theme" with Larry King
1,629December 6, 2012 (2012-12-06)Denis LearyRichie Sambora performs "The Late Late Show Theme" with Eddie Izzard, and "Wanted Dead or Alive" from the Bon Jovi album Slippery When Wet
1,630December 7, 2012 (2012-12-07)Julie Delpy, Lamorne MorrisRichie Sambora performs "The Late Late Show Theme" with Denis Leary, and later, "Sugar Daddy" from Aftermath of the Lowdown with Ferguson singing lead.
1,631December 10, 2012 (2012-12-10)Kristen Stewart, Sloane CrosleyN/A
1,632December 11, 2012 (2012-12-11)Betty White, Morena BaccarinTerry Fator (Stand-up routine)
1,633December 12, 2012 (2012-12-12)Chris O'Dowd, Beth BehrsN/A
1,634December 13, 2012 (2012-12-13)Howie Mandel, Olivia WilliamsN/A
1,635December 14, 2012 (2012-12-14)Bradley Cooper, Wolfgang PuckN/A
1,636December 17, 2012 (2012-12-17)Sarah Chalke, Anne RiceN/A
1,637December 18, 2012 (2012-12-18)Don Johnson, Brad GoreskiN/A
1,638December 19, 2012 (2012-12-19)Judd Apatow, Joanne FroggattN/A
1,639December 20, 2012 (2012-12-20)Quentin TarantinoN/A
1,640December 21, 2012 (2012-12-21)Jamie Foxx, Bianca KajlichN/A

2013 edit

January edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,641January 7, 2013 (2013-01-07)Billy Gardell, Krysten RitterN/A
1,642January 8, 2013 (2013-01-08)Billy Connolly, Meaghan RathN/A
1,643January 9, 2013 (2013-01-09)Steven Wright, Genesis RodriguezN/A
1,644January 10, 2013 (2013-01-10)Tim Allen, Margaret ChoN/A
1,645January 11, 2013 (2013-01-11)Julie Chen, Angela KinseyN/A
1,646January 14, 2013 (2013-01-14)Jenna Elfman, Guillermo del ToroN/A
1,647January 15, 2013 (2013-01-15)Lena Dunham, Bill PullmanN/A
1,648January 16, 2013 (2013-01-16)Don Cheadle, DJ QuallsN/A
1,649January 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)Julia Stiles, Jerry FerraraTom Cotter (Stand-up routine)
1,650January 18, 2013 (2013-01-18)Carrie Fisher, Steven YeunN/A
1,651January 28, 2013 (2013-01-28)Kathy Griffin, Michael WeatherlyBone Patrol
1,652January 29, 2013 (2013-01-29)Simon Helberg, Maria BamfordBone Patrol
1,653January 30, 2013 (2013-01-30)Dominic Monaghan, Ellie KemperBone Patrol
1,654January 31, 2013 (2013-01-31)Rashida Jones, Julie GonzaloBone Patrol

February edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,655February 1, 2013 (2013-02-01)Joe Theismann, Ariel TwetoBone Patrol
1,656February 3, 2013 (2013-02-03)The Craig Ferguson Super Bowl Special: Drew Brees, Steve Carell, Nikki Reed, Channing Tatum, Julie Chen, Neil Patrick HarrisBone Patrol
1,657February 4, 2013 (2013-02-04)Zooey Deschanel, Adhir KalyanN/A
1,658February 5, 2013 (2013-02-05)David Boreanaz, Alison BeckerN/A
1,659February 6, 2013 (2013-02-06)Emmy Rossum, Jon RonsonN/A
1,660February 7, 2013 (2013-02-07)Amanda Peet, Paul WilliamsN/A
1,661February 8, 2013 (2013-02-08)Alfred MolinaOphira Eisenberg (Stand-up routine)
1,662February 11, 2013 (2013-02-11)Julie Andrews, Grace ParkN/A
1,663February 12, 2013 (2013-02-12)Ted Danson, Teresa PalmerN/A
1,664February 13, 2013 (2013-02-13)Russell Brand, Allison WilliamsN/A
1,665February 14, 2013 (2013-02-14)George Lopez, Sutton FosterN/A
1,666February 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)Jane Lynch, Mario LopezN/A
1,667February 18, 2013 (2013-02-18)Jacki Weaver, Jim GaffiganNicola Benedetti ("Romance: Andante")
1,668February 19, 2013 (2013-02-19)Jon Cryer, Melissa BenoistN/A
1,669February 20, 2013 (2013-02-20)Lisa Kudrow, Bonnie RaittN/A
1,670February 21, 2013 (2013-02-21)Kunal Nayyar, Molly ShannonN/A
1,671February 22, 2013 (2013-02-22)William Shatner, Alona TalN/A
1,672February 25, 2013 (2013-02-25)Keith Olbermann, Coco RochaN/A
1,673February 26, 2013 (2013-02-26)Sharon Osbourne, Matthew LillardN/A
1,674February 27, 2013 (2013-02-27)Mike Tyson, Tom LennonN/A
1,675February 28, 2013 (2013-02-28)David Duchovny, Ashley MadekweN/A

March edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,676March 1, 2013 (2013-03-01)Trace Adkins, Naya RiveraN/A
1,677March 4, 2013 (2013-03-04)Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Katheryn WinnickN/A
1,678March 5, 2013 (2013-03-05)Larry King, Abbie CornishN/A
1,679March 6, 2013 (2013-03-06)Christina Hendricks, Jackie CollinsN/A
1,680March 7, 2013 (2013-03-07)Zach Braff, Gillian JacobsN/A
1,681March 8, 2013 (2013-03-08)Chi McBride, Laurie HoldenN/A
1,682March 11, 2013 (2013-03-11)George Hamilton, Jessica LucasN/A
1,683March 12, 2013 (2013-03-12)Minnie Driver, Ben SchwartzN/A
1,684March 13, 2013 (2013-03-13)Olivia Wilde, Windell MiddlebrooksN/A
1,685March 14, 2013 (2013-03-14)Monica Potter, Jim RomeN/A
1,686March 15, 2013 (2013-03-15)Megan Mullally, Alison BrieN/A
1,687March 18, 2013 (2013-03-18)Jenna-Louise Coleman, Seth GreenN/A
1,688March 19, 2013 (2013-03-19)Michelle Monaghan, John GreenN/A
1,689March 20, 2013 (2013-03-20)Aaron Eckhart, Kellie PicklerN/A
1,690March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25)Morgan Freeman, Vera FarmigaN/A
1,691March 26, 2013 (2013-03-26)Sarah Chalke, Lawrence BlockN/A
1,692March 27, 2013 (2013-03-27)Don Rickles, Radha MitchellN/A

April edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,693April 8, 2013 (2013-04-08)Max Greenfield, Debbie ReynoldsN/A
1,694April 9, 2013 (2013-04-09)Drew Carey, Jane LevyN/A
1,695April 10, 2013 (2013-04-10)Julia Louis-DreyfusHe's My Brother She's My Sister ("Same Old Ground")
1,696April 11, 2013 (2013-04-11)Anna Chlumsky, Carl ReinerN/A
1,697April 12, 2013 (2013-04-12)Jason Biggs, Keke PalmerN/A
1,698April 15, 2013 (2013-04-15)Rob Lowe, Larry KingN/A
Special format episode. Cold open monologue on the Boston bombing. Last-minute guest Larry King discusses news broadcasting on tragic events. Opening credits, comedic monologue, sidekicks Geoff Peterson and Secretariat are omitted.
1,699April 16, 2013 (2013-04-16)Selma Blair, Nathan FielderN/A
1,700April 17, 2013 (2013-04-17)Brad Goreski, Melissa RauchN/A
1,701April 18, 2013 (2013-04-18)Ginnifer Goodwin, Salman RushdieN/A
1,702April 19, 2013 (2013-04-19)Harrison Ford, Ariel TwetoN/A
1,703April 22, 2013 (2013-04-22)Kat Dennings, Philip KerrN/A
1,704April 23, 2013 (2013-04-23)Kevin Bacon, Rebecca HallN/A
1,705April 24, 2013 (2013-04-24)Rainn Wilson, Karen GillanN/A
1,706April 25, 2013 (2013-04-25)Zac Efron, Anna QuindlenN/A
1,707April 26, 2013 (2013-04-26)Robin WrightMyq Kaplan (Stand-up routine)
1,708April 29, 2013 (2013-04-29)Mary McCormack, Jim O'HeirN/A
1,709April 30, 2013 (2013-04-30)Larry the Cable Guy, Abigail SpencerN/A

May edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,710May 1, 2013 (2013-05-01)Michael Ian Black, Lena HeadeyN/A
1,711May 2, 2013 (2013-05-02)Pierce BrosnanTone Bell (Stand-up routine)
1,712May 3, 2013 (2013-05-03)Angela Kinsey, Simon AmstellN/A
1,713May 6, 2013 (2013-05-06)Isla Fisher, Jim RashN/A
1,714May 7, 2013 (2013-05-07)Ryan Seacrest, Andrea OsvártN/A
1,715May 8, 2013 (2013-05-08)Lauren GrahamBen Dukes ("Old Fixer Upper")
1,716May 9, 2013 (2013-05-09)Bob Saget, Sarah HylandN/A
1,717May 10, 2013 (2013-05-10)Tom Lennon, Cat DeeleyN/A
1,718May 13, 2013 (2013-05-13)John Cho, Sara RueN/A
1,719May 14, 2013 (2013-05-14)Ray LiottaPistol Annies ("Unhappily Married"), DeAnne Smith (Stand-up routine)
1,720May 15, 2013 (2013-05-15)Ice-T, Paula PoundstoneN/A
1,721May 16, 2013 (2013-05-16)Paul Reiser, Yunjin KimN/A
1,722May 17, 2013 (2013-05-17)William Shatner, Natalie DormerN/A
1,723May 20, 2013 (2013-05-20)Heather Graham, David BenioffN/A
1,724May 21, 2013 (2013-05-21)Zach Galifianakis, Andrea RiseboroughN/A
1,725May 22, 2013 (2013-05-22)Stephen FryN/A
1,726May 27, 2013 (2013-05-27)Ben Kingsley, Alia ShawkatN/A
1,727May 28, 2013 (2013-05-28)Elliot Page, George StroumboulopoulosN/A
1,728May 29, 2013 (2013-05-29)Howie Mandel, Brit MarlingN/A
1,729May 30, 2013 (2013-05-30)Jeff Garlin, Anne HecheN/A
1,730May 31, 2013 (2013-05-31)Kathy GriffinBad Rabbits ("Can't Fool Me")

June edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,731June 3, 2013 (2013-06-03)Steven Tyler, Olga KurylenkoN/A
1,732June 4, 2013 (2013-06-04)Bill Maher, Cat CoraN/A
1,733June 5, 2013 (2013-06-05)Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Gretchen WilsonN/A
1,734June 6, 2013 (2013-06-06)Betty White, Sarah PaulsonN/A
1,735June 7, 2013 (2013-06-07)Ethan Hawke, Jamie ChungN/A
1,736June 10, 2013 (2013-06-10)Jonah Hill, Tony KanaanN/A
1,737June 11, 2013 (2013-06-11)Margaret Cho, Hugh DancyN/A
1,738June 12, 2013 (2013-06-12)Valerie Bertinelli, Adam RayN/A
Ferguson does show and tell on his Banff World Television Festival Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award.
1,739June 13, 2013 (2013-06-13)Seth Rogen, Elisabeth MossN/A
1,740June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)Emily MortimerBarry Rothbart (Stand-up routine)
1,741June 17, 2013 (2013-06-17)Carson Kressley, Rachelle LefevreN/A
1,742June 18, 2013 (2013-06-18)Angie Harmon, Ben MezrichN/A
1,743June 19, 2013 (2013-06-19)Rosie PerezThe Rubens ("The Day You Went Away")
1,744June 20, 2013 (2013-06-20)Lewis BlackMatt Morales (Stand-up Routine)
1,745June 21, 2013 (2013-06-21)Maggie Gyllenhaal, Matt GoldichN/A
1,746June 24, 2013 (2013-06-24)Toni Collette, Dylan MoranN/A
1,747June 25, 2013 (2013-06-25)Breckin Meyer, Wendie MalickN/A
1,748June 26, 2013 (2013-06-26)Sandra Bullock, Jim McDonaldN/A
1,749June 27, 2013 (2013-06-27)Channing Tatum, Marc MaronN/A
1,750June 28, 2013 (2013-06-28)Tenacious D, Moon BloodgoodN/A

July edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,751July 8, 2013 (2013-07-08)Heather LocklearLouie Anderson (stand-up routine)
1,752July 9, 2013 (2013-07-09)Morgan FreemanCathy Ladman (stand-up routine)
1,753July 10, 2013 (2013-07-10)Cedric the Entertainer, Jess WeixlerN/A
1,754July 11, 2013 (2013-07-11)Maria Bello, Scott AdsitN/A
1,755July 12, 2013 (2013-07-12)Jeff DanielsJeff Daniels ("Have a Good Life Then Die"), Sarah Tiana (Stand-up routine)
1,756July 15, 2013 (2013-07-15)Julie ChenMichael Palascak (Stand-up routine)
1,757July 16, 2013 (2013-07-16)Jon Hamm, Georgia KingN/A
1,758July 17, 2013 (2013-07-17)Anthony Hopkins, Jes MacallanN/A
1,759July 18, 2013 (2013-07-18)Jeffrey TamborCristela Alonzo (Stand-up routine)
1,760July 19, 2013 (2013-07-19)Jane LynchGoo Goo Dolls ("Come to Me")
1,761July 22, 2013 (2013-07-22)Brooke Shields, Sara BareillesSara Bareilles ("Brave")
1,762July 23, 2013 (2013-07-23)Larry King, Anna CampN/A
1,763July 24, 2013 (2013-07-24)Matt Smith, Teri PoloN/A
1,764July 25, 2013 (2013-07-25)Bill Hader, Shohreh AghdashlooN/A
1,765July 26, 2013 (2013-07-26)Lisa KudrowMichael McDonald (Stand-up routine)
1,766July 29, 2013 (2013-07-29)Courtney Love, Jeff KurrN/A
1,767July 30, 2013 (2013-07-30)Henry Winkler, Valerie AzlynnN/A
1,768July 31, 2013 (2013-07-31)Jane Leeves, Ahna O'ReillyBackstreet Boys ("Trust Me")

August edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,769August 1, 2013 (2013-08-01)Anthony EdwardsHugh Moore (Stand-up routine)
1,770August 2, 2013 (2013-08-02)Josh Wolf, Georgia KingN/A
1,771August 5, 2013 (2013-08-05)Minnie DriverMinnie Driver ("Close to Me"), Baron Vaughn (Stand-up routine)
1,772August 6, 2013 (2013-08-06)Diane Kruger, Tony HaleN/A
1,773August 7, 2013 (2013-08-07)Jeff GoldblumJeff Goldblum ("Straight No Chesser")
1,774August 8, 2013 (2013-08-08)James Marsden, Meghan MarkleN/A
1,775August 9, 2013 (2013-08-09)Keith OlbermannEsther Povitsky (Stand-up routine)

September edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,776September 2, 2013 (2013-09-02)Angela Kinsey, David FehertyN/A
1,777September 3, 2013 (2013-09-03)Jay LenoCameron Esposito
1,778September 4, 2013 (2013-09-04)Elijah Wood, Brie LarsonN/A
1,779September 5, 2013 (2013-09-05)Vin Diesel, Sara GilbertN/A
1,780September 6, 2013 (2013-09-06)Thomas LennonThe Wild Feathers ("The Ceiling")
1,781September 9, 2013 (2013-09-09)Alice Eve, Shirley JonesN/A
1,782September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10)Anna Faris, Jean-Michel CousteauN/A
1,783September 11, 2013 (2013-09-11)Max Greenfield, Amy SmartN/A
1,784September 12, 2013 (2013-09-12)Adam Goldberg, Jennifer CarpenterN/A
1,785September 13, 2013 (2013-09-13)Seth GreenAndi Osho (Stand-up routine), Johnnyswim ("Don't Let It Get You Down")
1,786September 16, 2013 (2013-09-16)Dianna Agron, Joel SteinN/A
1,787September 17, 2013 (2013-09-17)Queen Latifah, John LloydLaura Mvula ("Green Garden")
1,788September 18, 2013 (2013-09-18)Megan Mullally, Tommy LasordaN/A
1,789September 19, 2013 (2013-09-19)Connie Britton, Aimee GarciaN/A
1,790September 20, 2013 (2013-09-20)Neil Patrick HarrisN/A
1,791September 23, 2013 (2013-09-23)Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Taylor SchillingN/A
1,792September 24, 2013 (2013-09-24)Ray Romano, Carl EdwardsN/A
1,793September 25, 2013 (2013-09-25)Julia Stiles, Keke PalmerN/A
1,794September 26, 2013 (2013-09-26)Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Maggie GraceN/A
1,795September 27, 2013 (2013-09-27)Julia Louis-DreyfusPhil Palisoul (Stand-up routine)
1,796September 30, 2013 (2013-09-30)Simon HelbergThe Naked and Famous ("Hearts Like Ours")

October edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,797October 1, 2013 (2013-10-01)Patricia Heaton, Dennis LehaneN/A
1,798October 2, 2013 (2013-10-02)Ben Stein, Jayma MaysN/A
1,799October 3, 2013 (2013-10-03)Diane Kruger, Ken JeongN/A
1,800October 4, 2013 (2013-10-04)Justin LongDave Stone (Stand-up Routine)
1,801October 7, 2013 (2013-10-07)Zooey Deschanel, Ed WeeksN/A
1,802October 8, 2013 (2013-10-08)Sarah Michelle Gellar, Guillermo DíazN/A
1,803October 9, 2013 (2013-10-09)Sean Hayes, Tom CotterN/A
1,804October 10, 2013 (2013-10-10)Steven Wright, Ginnifer GoodwinN/A
1,805October 11, 2013 (2013-10-11)Rashida Jones, Brian McKimN/A
1,806October 14, 2013 (2013-10-14)Malin Akerman, Jo NesbøVintage Trouble ("Pelvis Pusher")
1,807October 15, 2013 (2013-10-15)Michael C. Hall, Laura Bell BundyN/A
1,808October 16, 2013 (2013-10-16)Robin WilliamsN/A
1,809October 17, 2013 (2013-10-17)Allison Janney, Ben SchwartzN/A
1,810October 18, 2013 (2013-10-18)Rosie PerezNick Cobb (Stand-up Routine)
1,811October 28, 2013 (2013-10-28)Katey Sagal, Richard CurtisN/A
1,812October 29, 2013 (2013-10-29)Alyssa Milano, Lawrence BlockN/A
1,813October 30, 2013 (2013-10-30)Drew Carey, Pamela Silva CondeN/A
1,814October 31, 2013 (2013-10-31)Ben Kingsley, Anne RiceN/A

November edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,815November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01)Geoffrey RushDale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. ("If You Didn't See Me [Then You Weren't On The Dancefloor]")
1,816November 4, 2013 (2013-11-04)Lauren Graham, Eugenio DerbezN/A
1,817November 5, 2013 (2013-11-05)Kevin Kline, Jenna DewanN/A
1,818November 6, 2013 (2013-11-06)Martin Short, Doris Kearns GoodwinN/A
1,819November 7, 2013 (2013-11-07)Kat Dennings, Markus PerssonN/A
1,820November 8, 2013 (2013-11-08)Mary Steenburgen, Becca TobinN/A
William Shatner appeared in the cold open.
1,821November 11, 2013 (2013-11-11)LL Cool J, Carrie KeaganN/A
1,822November 12, 2013 (2013-11-12)Ron Perlman, Lupita Nyong'oN/A
1,823November 13, 2013 (2013-11-13)Kaley Cuoco, Kellie PicklerN/A
1,824November 14, 2013 (2013-11-14)Donald Sutherland, Casey WilsonN/A
1,825November 15, 2013 (2013-11-15)Steven Yeun, Summer GlauN/A
1,826November 18, 2013 (2013-11-18)Kunal NayyarN/A
1,827November 19, 2013 (2013-11-19)Margaret Cho, Elettra Rossellini WiedemannN/A
1,828November 20, 2013 (2013-11-20)Nikki ReedJoe Zimmerman (Stand-up Routine)
1,829November 21, 2013 (2013-11-21)David Arquette, Krysten RitterN/A
1,830November 22, 2013 (2013-11-22)Tim Meadows, Helen FieldingN/A
1,831November 25, 2013 (2013-11-25)Mark Harmon, Wolfgang PuckN/A
1,832November 26, 2013 (2013-11-26)Angela KinseyAmerican Authors
William Shatner appeared in the cold open.

December edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,833December 2, 2013 (2013-12-02)Betty White, Evangeline LillyJosh Blue
1,834December 3, 2013 (2013-12-03)Will Arnett, Pau GasolN/A
1,835December 4, 2013 (2013-12-04)Aisha Tyler, Bruce McCall; Ben Schwartz appears in the cold openN/A
1,836December 5, 2013 (2013-12-05)Anjelica Huston, Jackie GuerridoN/A
1,837December 6, 2013 (2013-12-06)Michael Ian Black, Chris Hardwick, Marc Maron, Zoe Saldana, Mitch AlbomN/A
1,838December 9, 2013 (2013-12-09)Demi LovatoLouie Anderson
1,839December 10, 2013 (2013-12-10)Paul Giamatti, Candice AccolaN/A
1,840December 11, 2013 (2013-12-11)Jim Gaffigan, Ariel TwetoN/A
1,841December 12, 2013 (2013-12-12)Jason Schwartzman, Alexis Knapp; William Shatner appears in the cold openN/A
1,842December 13, 2013 (2013-12-13)Michael Sheen; William Shatner appears in the cold open; Ferguson and Josh Robert Thompson do a "Christmas with Kraftwerk" skitThe Lone Bellow play "Green Eyes and a Heart of Gold"
1,843December 16, 2013 (2013-12-16)Joe Theismann, Kelly RowlandN/A
1,844December 17, 2013 (2013-12-17)Alyssa Milano, Wilford BrimleyWilford Brimley With The Jeff Hamilton Trio
1,845December 18, 2013 (2013-12-18)Natasha Lyonne, Michael ConnellyKellie Pickler
1,846December 19, 2013 (2013-12-19)Cuba Gooding Jr., Emily WickershamN/A
1,847December 20, 2013 (2013-12-20)Judd ApatowLissie

2014 edit

January edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,848January 6, 2014 (2014-01-06)Kathy Griffin, Haley Joel OsmentN/A
1,849January 7, 2014 (2014-01-07)Don Cheadle, Ivana MiličevićJake Bugg
1,850January 8, 2014 (2014-01-08)Mark Wahlberg, Michaela ConlinN/A
1,851January 9, 2014 (2014-01-09)Patton Oswalt, Hannah NewN/A
1,852January 10, 2014 (2014-01-10)Bob Saget, Jane LevyN/A
1,853January 13, 2014 (2014-01-13)Kevin Bacon, Karla SouzaN/A
1,854January 14, 2014 (2014-01-14)Aaron Eckhart, Lynette RiceN/A
1,855January 15, 2014 (2014-01-15)Tig Notaro, Julie DelpyN/A
William Shatner appeared in the cold open.
1,856January 16, 2014 (2014-01-16)Kenneth BranaghChristian Finnegan
1,857January 17, 2014 (2014-01-17)Chris Pine, Morena BaccarinN/A
1,858January 20, 2014 (2014-01-20)Denis LearyN/A
1,859January 21, 2014 (2014-01-21)Justin Long, Valerie AzlynnN/A
1,860January 22, 2014 (2014-01-22)Michelle Monaghan, Michael IrvinN/A
First Sandra the Rhino appearance as voiced by Josh Robert Thompson
1,861January 23, 2014 (2014-01-23)Martha PlimptonSarah Jarosz
1,862January 24, 2014 (2014-01-24)Christina Ricci, Ian RankinN/A
1,863January 30, 2014 (2014-01-30)Max GreenfieldZZ Ward
1,864January 31, 2014 (2014-01-31)Hayden PanettiereBrooke Van Poppelen
William Shatner appeared in the cold open.

February edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,865February 3, 2014 (2014-02-03)Larry KingHenry Cho
1,866February 4, 2014 (2014-02-04)Megan Mullally, J. Maarten TroostN/A
1,867February 5, 2014 (2014-02-05)Jim ParsonsN/A
1,868February 6, 2014 (2014-02-06)John Goodman, Imogen PootsN/A
1,869February 7, 2014 (2014-02-07)Tom Lennon, Sarah PaulsonN/A
Yakov Smirnoff appeared in the cold open.
1,870February 10, 2014 (2014-02-10)Julie Chen, Bubba WatsonN/A
1,871February 11, 2014 (2014-02-11)Jason Alexander, Regina HallN/A
1,872February 12, 2014 (2014-02-12)Kurt Russell, Aimee GarciaN/A
1,873February 13, 2014 (2014-02-13)Matt LeBlanc, Abbie CornishN/A
1,874February 14, 2014 (2014-02-14)Elizabeth BanksChris Voth
1,875February 17, 2014 (2014-02-17)Gary Oldman, Ellie KemperRoddy Hart and The Lonesome Fire
1,876February 18, 2014 (2014-02-18)Ted Danson, Kristen SchaalN/A
1,877February 19, 2014 (2014-02-19)Kevin Costner, Krystal KeithTony Deyo
1,878February 20, 2014 (2014-02-20)Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lisa VanderpumpN/A
1,879February 21, 2014 (2014-02-21)Ken Jeong, Léa SeydouxN/A
1,880February 24, 2014 (2014-02-24)Zooey Deschanel, Vera FarmigaRoddy Hart and The Lonesome Fire
Julia Mancuso appeared in the cold open.
1,881February 25, 2014 (2014-02-25)Ashton KutcherRoddy Hart and The Lonesome Fire
1,882February 26, 2014 (2014-02-26)Alice Eve, Bojana NovakovicRoddy Hart and The Lonesome Fire
Taylor Hicks appeared in the cold open.
1,883February 27, 2014 (2014-02-27)Julia Stiles, Dave ItzkoffRoddy Hart and The Lonesome Fire
1,884February 28, 2014 (2014-02-28)Sarah ChalkeRoddy Hart and The Lonesome Fire

March edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,885March 3, 2014 (2014-03-03)Meredith Vieira, Josh RadnorN/A
1,886March 4, 2014 (2014-03-04)Elijah Wood, Keke PalmerGlasvegas
1,887March 5, 2014 (2014-03-05)Carson Kressley, Lena HeadeyPanic! at the Disco
1,888March 6, 2014 (2014-03-06)Rosie PerezBryan Kellen
1,889March 7, 2014 (2014-03-07)Aaron PaulAndi Osho
1,890March 10, 2014 (2014-03-10)Emily Mortimer, Darrin RoseThe Alternate Routes
1,891March 11, 2014 (2014-03-11)Jeff Goldblum, Lauren CohanN/A
1,892March 12, 2014 (2014-03-12)Ricky Gervais, Lauren CohanN/A
1,893March 13, 2014 (2014-03-13)Kristen Bell, Michael McMillianN/A
1,894March 14, 2014 (2014-03-14)Amy Smart, Denise MinaN/A
1,895March 17, 2014 (2014-03-17)Jane Lynch, Salman RushdieN/A
Drew Carey appears in cold open
1,896March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18)Lewis Black, Dawn OlivieriN/A
1,897March 19, 2014 (2014-03-19)Uma Thurman, DJ QuallsN/A
1,898March 24, 2014 (2014-03-24)Betty White, Brett DaltonN/A
1,899March 25, 2014 (2014-03-25)Howie Mandel, Ginger GonzagaThe Belle Brigade
1,900March 26, 2014 (2014-03-26)Scarlett JohanssonMaz Jobrani
1,901March 31, 2014 (2014-03-31)Carl Reiner, Connie SchultzJoan Jett & The Blackhearts
As part of an April Fool's Day staff swap with The Price Is Right, Drew Carey hosted with four sidekicks -- George Gray, Rachel Reynolds, Amber Lancaster and Manuela Arbeláez. Ferguson, Stevens, and "Secretariat" were on Price hours later.

April edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,902April 7, 2014 (2014-04-07)Cat Deeley, Gina CaranoN/A
1,903April 8, 2014 (2014-04-08)Jon Hamm, Pam DawberN/A
1,904April 9, 2014 (2014-04-09)Sharon Osbourne, Tony KanaanN/A
1,905April 10, 2014 (2014-04-10)Morgan FreemanAdam Ray
1,906April 11, 2014 (2014-04-11)Wanda Sykes, Malin AkermanN/A
1,907April 14, 2014 (2014-04-14)Dominic Monaghan, Brooklyn DeckerN/A
1,908April 15, 2014 (2014-04-15)Wendie Malick, Jim RashN/A
1,909April 16, 2014 (2014-04-16)Kunal NayyarTom Segura
1,910April 17, 2014 (2014-04-17)Kevin BaconAndy Hendrickson
1,911April 18, 2014 (2014-04-18)William Shatner, Jaime PresslyN/A
1,912April 21, 2014 (2014-04-21)George Lopez, Ari GraynorN/A
1,913April 22, 2014 (2014-04-22)Cedric the Entertainer, Billie PiperN/A
1,914April 23, 2014 (2014-04-23)Eddie Izzard, Lyle LovettN/A
1,915April 24, 2014 (2014-04-24)Emily Deschanel, Zoe Lister-JonesN/A
1,916April 25, 2014 (2014-04-25)Billy Bob ThorntonSt. Paul & the Broken Bones
1,917April 28, 2014 (2014-04-28)Candice Accola, LL Cool JN/A
Craig announces he is leaving The Late Late Show at the end of the year.
1,918April 29, 2014 (2014-04-29)Valerie Bertinelli, Seth GabelN/A
1,919April 30, 2014 (2014-04-30)Jim GaffiganN/A

May edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,920May 1, 2014 (2014-05-01)Cheryl Hines, Rampage JacksonN/A
1,921May 2, 2014 (2014-05-02)Christiane Amanpour, Rachael TaylorN/A
1,922May 5, 2014 (2014-05-05)Elisabeth Moss, Tom FeltonN/A
1,923May 6, 2014 (2014-05-06)Colin Hanks, Richard AyoadeN/A
1,924May 7, 2014 (2014-05-07)Patton Oswalt, Megan BooneN/A
1,925May 8, 2014 (2014-05-08)Lisa KudrowN/A
1,926May 9, 2014 (2014-05-09)Eugenio Derbez, Elizabeth HenstridgeA Great Big World
1,927May 12, 2014 (2014-05-12)Angela Kinsey, Samantha ShannonN/A
1,928May 13, 2014 (2014-05-13)Billy Gardell, Lennon Parham, James GaleaN/A
1,929May 14, 2014 (2014-05-14)Carrie Ann Inaba, Anthony HorowitzN/A
1,930May 15, 2014 (2014-05-15)Jenna Elfman, Bianca KajlichN/A
1,931May 16, 2014 (2014-05-16)Sophia Bush, Jackie CollinsN/A
1,932May 19, 2014 (2014-05-19)Regis PhilbinJamestown Revival
1,933May 20, 2014 (2014-05-20)Terry Bradshaw, Jessica McNameeN/A
1,934May 21, 2014 (2014-05-21)Jeff FoxworthyThe Colourist
1,935May 22, 2014 (2014-05-22)Tom Lennon, Bob Oschack2Cellos
1,936May 23, 2014 (2014-05-23)Jon Favreau, Carrie KeaganN/A
1,937May 26, 2014 (2014-05-26)Shailene WoodleyDan Boulger, Wild Child
1,938May 27, 2014 (2014-05-27)Betty White, Richard QuestJamestown Revival
1,939May 28, 2014 (2014-05-28)America Ferrera, Honeysuckle WeeksN/A
1,940May 29, 2014 (2014-05-29)Hugh LaurieHugh Laurie
1,941May 30, 2014 (2014-05-30)William Shatner, Jessica St. ClairN/A

June edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,942June 2, 2014 (2014-06-02)Bob Newhart, Constance ZimmerN/A
1,943June 3, 2014 (2014-06-03)Amanda Peet, Kit HaringtonN/A
1,944June 4, 2014 (2014-06-04)Susan Sarandon, Garrison KeillorN/A
1,945June 5, 2014 (2014-06-05)John Waters, Yunjin KimN/A
1,946June 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)Ricky GervaisKeb' Mo'
1,947June 9, 2014 (2014-06-09)Bob Saget, Ashley MadekweN/A
1,948June 10, 2014 (2014-06-10)Megan Mullally, T.J. MillerN/A
1,949June 11, 2014 (2014-06-11)Jay Baruchel, Regina HallN/A
1,950June 12, 2014 (2014-06-12)Michelle Monaghan, Greg ProopsN/A
1,951June 13, 2014 (2014-06-13)Max GreenfieldBen & Ellen Harper
1,952June 16, 2014 (2014-06-16)Henry Winkler, Lennon ParhamN/A
1,953June 17, 2014 (2014-06-17)Simon HelbergLP
1,954June 18, 2014 (2014-06-18)Noah Wyle, Abigail SpencerN/A
1,955June 19, 2014 (2014-06-19)Carson Kressley, Shantel VanSantenN/A
1,956June 20, 2014 (2014-06-20)Maria Bello, Bradley Trevor GreiveN/A
1,957June 23, 2014 (2014-06-23)Kathy Bates, Joel SteinN/A
1,958June 24, 2014 (2014-06-24)David SedarisMindy Rickles
1,959June 25, 2014 (2014-06-25)Alfred Molina, Moon BloodgoodN/A
1,960June 26, 2014 (2014-06-26)Jane Lynch, Keke PalmerN/A
1,961June 27, 2014 (2014-06-27)Ice-T, Mackenzie DavisBody Count

July edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,962July 7, 2014 (2014-07-07)Kathy GriffinIngrid Michaelson
1,963July 8, 2014 (2014-07-08)Tim MeadowsN/A
1,964July 9, 2014 (2014-07-09)Michael SheenN/A
1,965July 10, 2014 (2014-07-10)Carl Reiner, Valerie AzlynnN/A
1,966July 14, 2014 (2014-07-14)Margaret Cho, Zachary LeviN/A
1,967July 15, 2014 (2014-07-15)Nicole Richie, Nat FaxonMark Forward
1,968July 16, 2014 (2014-07-16)Elijah Wood, Marcia ClarkKristeen Young with Dave Grohl and Pat Smear
1,969July 17, 2014 (2014-07-17)Julia Ormond, Dan RiskinN/A
1,970July 18, 2014 (2014-07-18)Aisha Tyler, Nat FaxonN/A
1,971July 21, 2014 (2014-07-21)Octavia Spencer, Brad GoreskiN/A
1,972July 22, 2014 (2014-07-22)Regis Philbin, Irina ShaykSwitchfoot
1,973July 23, 2014 (2014-07-23)Larry KingN/A
1,974July 24, 2014 (2014-07-24)David DuchovnyGloria Estefan
1,975July 25, 2014 (2014-07-25)Bradley Cooper, Lisa JoyceN/A
1,976July 28, 2014 (2014-07-28)Olivia WilliamsJosh Wolf
1,977July 29, 2014 (2014-07-29)Simon Pegg, Jamie ChungN/A
1,978July 30, 2014 (2014-07-30)Dana Carvey, Brit MarlingN/A
1,979July 31, 2014 (2014-07-31)Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jón GnarrN/A

August edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,980August 1, 2014 (2014-08-01)Cat Deeley, Marcia ClarkN/A
1,981August 4, 2014 (2014-08-04)Guy PearceAndi Osho
1,982August 5, 2014 (2014-08-05)Diane KrugerBrad Trackman
1,983August 6, 2014 (2014-08-06)Kelsey Grammer, Sloane CrosleyN/A
1,984August 7, 2014 (2014-08-07)Breckin Meyer, Morena BaccarinN/A
1,985August 8, 2014 (2014-08-08)Daniel RadcliffeCathy Ladman

September edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1,986September 1, 2014 (2014-09-01)Ray Liotta, Annaleigh AshfordN/A
1,987September 2, 2014 (2014-09-02)Carrot Top, Gwendoline ChristieN/A
1,988September 3, 2014 (2014-09-03)David Arquette, Inbar LaviN/A
1,989September 4, 2014 (2014-09-04)Rachael RayTed Alexandro
1,990September 5, 2014 (2014-09-05)Seth Green, Lynette RiceN/A
1,991September 8, 2014 (2014-09-08)Katey Sagal, Michael IrvinN/A
1,992September 9, 2014 (2014-09-09)Julie Chen, Louie AndersonN/A
1,993September 10, 2014 (2014-09-10)Cheryl Hines, Lawrence BlockN/A
1,994September 11, 2014 (2014-09-11)Wendie Malick, Ben MezrichN/A
1,995September 12, 2014 (2014-09-12)Nikki Reed, Peter MayPaul McDonald
1,996September 15, 2014 (2014-09-15)Kevin BaconThe Bacon Brothers
1,997September 16, 2014 (2014-09-16)Terry Bradshaw, Joel SteinN/A
1,998September 17, 2014 (2014-09-17)Paul Reiser, Aimee GarciaN/A
1,999September 18, 2014 (2014-09-18)Sharon OsbourneCarmen Lynch
2,000September 19, 2014 (2014-09-19)Morgan Freeman, Genesis RodriguezN/A
2,001September 22, 2014 (2014-09-22)Bill Hader, Scott BakulaN/A
2,002September 23, 2014 (2014-09-23)Lauren Graham, Ed WeeksN/A
2,003September 24, 2014 (2014-09-24)Judd Apatow, Jackie GuerridoN/A
2,004September 25, 2014 (2014-09-25)Mel B, Ben SchwartzN/A
2,005September 26, 2014 (2014-09-26)Ben Kingsley, Bojana NovakovicN/A
2,006September 29, 2014 (2014-09-29)Jim GaffiganWolfgang Puck
2,007September 30, 2014 (2014-09-30)Don Rickles, Eiza GonzálezDaniel Sloss

October edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2,008October 1, 2014 (2014-10-01)Patton Oswalt, Chandra WilsonN/A
2,009October 2, 2014 (2014-10-02)Joe Theismann, Lauren CohanN/A
2,010October 3, 2014 (2014-10-03)Nick Lachey, Chloe BennetN/A
2,011October 13, 2014 (2014-10-13)Carson Kressley, Rampage JacksonN/A
2,012October 14, 2014 (2014-10-14)James Marsden, Kristen SchaalN/A
2,013October 15, 2014 (2014-10-15)Zoe Saldana, T.J. MillerN/A
2,014October 16, 2014 (2014-10-16)Joshua Jackson, Kara CooneyN/A
2,015October 17, 2014 (2014-10-17)Sean Hayes, "Weird Al" Yankovic"Weird Al" Yankovic
2,016October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20)Sarah Paulson, Jim RashN/A
2,017October 21, 2014 (2014-10-21)Pierce Brosnan, Krysten RitterN/A
2,018October 22, 2014 (2014-10-22)Jason Schwartzman, Jacqueline ToboniN/A
2,019October 23, 2014 (2014-10-23)Shailene WoodleyN/A
2,020October 24, 2014 (2014-10-24)Tenacious D, Jack McGeeN/A
2,021October 27, 2014 (2014-10-27)Ray Romano, Tessa ThompsonN/A
2,022October 28, 2014 (2014-10-28)Quentin Tarantino, Toni TrucksN/A
2,023October 29, 2014 (2014-10-29)Justin Long, Angélica CelayaN/A
2,024October 30, 2014 (2014-10-30)Cedric the Entertainer, Jayma MaysN/A
2,025October 31, 2014 (2014-10-31)Ted DansonAlingon Mitra

November edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2,026November 3, 2014 (2014-11-03)Joel McHaleN/A
2,027November 5, 2014 (2014-11-05)Bob Newhart, Melissa RauchN/A
2,028November 6, 2014 (2014-11-06)Marion Cotillard, Ross MatthewsN/A
2,029November 7, 2014 (2014-11-07)Jimmy Kimmel, Yvette Nicole BrownN/A
2,030November 10, 2014 (2014-11-10)Eric Idle, David TennantParmalee
2,031November 11, 2014 (2014-11-11)Valerie Bertinelli, James OswaldN/A
2,032November 12, 2014 (2014-11-12)Steven Wright, Michaela ConlinN/A
2,033November 13, 2014 (2014-11-13)Simon Helberg, Gillian JacobsN/A
2,034November 14, 2014 (2014-11-14)Jeff Daniels, Paula PoundstoneN/A
2,035November 17, 2014 (2014-11-17)Metallica, Max GreenfieldMetallica
2,036November 18, 2014 (2014-11-18)Jane LynchMetallica
2,037November 19, 2014 (2014-11-19)Malin Akerman, Claire HoltMetallica
2,038November 20, 2014 (2014-11-20)Matthew McConaughey, Frank NicoteroMetallica
2,039November 21, 2014 (2014-11-21)Cillian Murphy, Jennifer CarpenterMetallica
2,040November 24, 2014 (2014-11-24)William ShatnerErin Foley
2,041November 25, 2014 (2014-11-25)Kristin Chenoweth, Michael EalyN/A
2,042November 26, 2014 (2014-11-26)Wayne Brady, Alison BeckerN/A
2,043November 28, 2014 (2014-11-28)Kat DenningsJermaine Fowler

December edit

No.Original air dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
2,044December 1, 2014 (2014-12-01)[27]Lisa Kudrow, Dominic MonaghanN/A
2,045December 2, 2014 (2014-12-02)Ariel Tweto, Henry WinklerN/A
2,046December 3, 2014 (2014-12-03)Don Cheadle, Mary McCormackN/A
2,047December 4, 2014 (2014-12-04)Drew Carey, Max GreenfieldN/A
2,048December 5, 2014 (2014-12-05)Kristen Bell, Steve CarellN/A
2,049December 8, 2014 (2014-12-08)Carrie Fisher, Dave Attell, Eddie IzzardN/A
It's the Geoff Peterson-free show. Josh Robert Thompson is unavailable for the episode and Craig calls Secretariat into service as his sidekick for the evening.
2,050December 9, 2014 (2014-12-09)Michael Sheen, Ben SchwartzN/A
2,051December 10, 2014 (2014-12-10)Mila Kunis, Bob SagetN/A
2,052December 11, 2014 (2014-12-11)Kunal Nayyar, Sarah ChalkeN/A
2,053December 12, 2014 (2014-12-12)Rashida Jones, DJ QuallsN/A
2,054December 15, 2014 (2014-12-15)Jon Hamm, Tim MeadowsN/A
2,055December 16, 2014 (2014-12-16)Larry King, Angela KinseyN/A
2,056December 17, 2014 (2014-12-17)Betty White, Thomas LennonN/A
James Corden appeared in the cold open and discussed his taking over the program in March.
2,057December 18, 2014 (2014-12-18)Jim ParsonsN/A
Josh Robert Thompson, who voices Geoff Peterson and other characters, appeared as himself in the cold open.
2,058December 19, 2014 (2014-12-19)Jay LenoN/A

Craig's final show starts with the usual cold open, but this time showing a montage of friends from the show performing Dead Man Fall's song "Bang Your Drum." Some are shown lip-synching to the song, while others are shown carrying and playing a large bass drum.

Cameos in the montage include: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick (plus dog Lily), Kristen Bell (plus daughter Delta Bell as "drum", 14 days before birth), Pierce Brosnan, Steve Carell, Don Cheadle, Kristin Chenoweth, Marion Cotillard, Tenacious D, Jeff Daniels, Ted Danson, Kat Dennings, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tony Hale, Carl Edwards, Cedric the Entertainer, Jon Hamm, Sean Hayes, Samuel L. Jackson, Rashida Jones, Toby Keith, Jimmy Kimmel, Larry King, Angela Kinsey, Mila Kunis, Lisa Kudrow, Thomas Lennon, Jane Lynch, Justin Long, James Marsden, Matthew McConaughey, Mary McCormack (plus the rattlesnake mug she gifted Ferguson), Joel McHale, Tim Meadows, Metallica, Kunal Nayyar, Geoff Peterson, Regis Philbin, Ray Romano, Bob Saget, William Shatner, Michael Sheen, Quentin Tarantino, Josh Robert Thompson, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Betty White, Henry Winkler, Shailene Woodley, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Late Late Show Puppets and others.[28][29] The pre-taped (35 of the cameos were guests taped at their final Late Late Show appearances, from Marsden on October 14 to White and Lennon on December 17) montage segued to the studio with Ferguson continuing the song backed by the occasional semi-house band Bone Patrol, Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones[30] a full choir, various celebrities, musicians and friends of the show.[29]

The monologue begins with a short time lapse of Craig coming out to start show through the last 10 years, starting on his first day (January 3, 2005) to his last day (December 19, 2014). Craig thanks his comedic partner Josh Robert Thompson, the viewers, the crew, and explains "Over the years, going with this show out and around, or going and doing stand-up with Josh, I've come into contact with a lot of people who are viewers of this show, and although I said my goodbyes to the crew, the people who made this show are you. You came to a show that, let's be honest, a bit of a fixer upper. It kind of stayed that way, but what I hope we've done ... maybe art is a very grand word, but I think what we managed to do here is make something that wasn't here before. So in that sense maybe it is a piece of art, it didn't exist and now it does. What we've done here, it doesn't go away because I stopped doing it, we stop doing this and we start doing something else ... maybe ... later, or maybe I go away and this is it! But I think what was more overwhelming than anything else in the experience of doing this show was making a connection with a country which I became a part of, which is astonishing to me. Even in the course of this show I became an American, officially and particularly for my friends at the IRS, I am now a fully fledged American. However, what I can't be is a member of a club, which I didn't really ask to join, I wanted to do this show ... and now we've done this show, and if you will indulge me in whatever I'm doing now and come to whatever I do next I'd be very grateful, because my kids are still young."

After reading his last Tweets & E-mails and doing his final interview with guest Jay Leno, the show ends with his final segment: What Did We Learn on the Show Over the Last 10 Years Craig? Craig tells Geoff he wants to finally find out who the real identity of Secretariat is. Asked to lift up his mask, it's revealed to be Bob Newhart. Craig asks, "Bob Newhart?! What are you doing here?" To which he replies, "Hey man it's your dream." Craig wakes up next to Drew Carey as Nigel Wick and proceed to spoof the finales of Newhart (the show was all a dream), St. Elsewhere (he imagined it all from a snowglobe) and The Sopranos (cut to black with Journey's Don't Stop Believin').[31][32][33]

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