My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Episode Rating Graph
Jan 2018 - present
7.2
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Best Episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
It's a Whole New Ball Game Now
S1 Ep1
8.3
12th Jan 2018
Former President Barack Obama reflects on political tensions and his family's life after the White House, and Dave visits Selma with Rep. John Lewis.
Ellen DeGeneres
S2 Ep2
8.2
31st May 2019
Ellen reflects on some of the toughest and most gratifying moments of her life, and she and Dave make mischief on the set of her talk show.
Dave Chappelle
S3 Ep3
8.1
21st Oct 2020
In a rare interview near his farm in Ohio, comedy legend Dave Chappelle reflects on his unconventional career, his family and the power of community.
Lewis Hamilton
S2 Ep4
8.0
31st May 2019
World Champion Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton looks back on his scrappy beginnings and gives Dave the thrill of a lifetime on the racetrack.
Howard Stern
S1 Ep6
7.9
1st Jun 2018
Howard Stern shares the stories behind his outsized radio persona, a heartfelt apology he issued to Dave, and his famous interviews with Donald Trump.
It's Just Land Mine Hopscotch
S1 Ep5
7.8
4th May 2018
Tina Fey opens up about her family, the changing culture at "SNL" and the one moment she wishes she could take back. Plus, blues icon Buddy Guy.
I Had a Paper Route Too
S1 Ep4
7.7
6th Apr 2018
JAY-Z talks candidly about his pasts in the streets, his family struggles and racial injustice. Dave visits legendary producer Rick Rubin in the studio.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
S4 Ep6
7.7
20th May 2022
Julia Louis-Dreyfus takes Dave fishing and talks growing up with two families, serving Gumby tea on "SNL" and reality overtaking fiction with "Veep."
Worst Episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
Cardi B
S4 Ep3
5.9
20th May 2022
Cardi B and Dave split a chopped cheese in a Bronx bodega and chat hooky parties, hip-hop, parenting, political science and protesting injustice.
Will Smith
S4 Ep2
6.2
20th May 2022
Will Smith recalls his rap origins, the lasting impact of his parents, spiritual explorations, and one very fateful night at Quincy Jones' house.
Kevin Durant
S4 Ep5
6.5
20th May 2022
Dave and Kevin Durant go one-on-one in baskeball, shuffleboard and conversation as they cover family, focus, trash-talking, social media and more.
Miley Cyrus
S5 Ep1
6.5
12th Jun 2024
Miley Cyrus performs an intimate show at the Chateau Marmont and opens up to Dave about songwriting, sobriety and separating herself from Hannah Montana.
Kim Kardashian West
S3 Ep1
6.7
21st Oct 2020
Kim Kardashian West walks Dave through key moments from her life, including the O.J. trial, a Paris robbery, her law studies and a White House visit.
Kanye West
S2 Ep1
6.7
31st May 2019
Kanye opens up about family, bipolar disorder, his Sunday Service gatherings and the backlash over his support for Trump. Dave scores new Yeezy gear.
Caitlin Clark
S5 Ep3
6.9
8th Apr 2025
Over donuts and duckpin bowling, Caitlin Clark and Dave discuss her record-breaking rise to WNBA stardom and learning to hone her competitive drive.
Bonus: Zach Galifianakis
S2 Ep6
7.0
7th Jun 2019
Joining Dave at a special Netflix event, Zach Galifianakis pays tribute to childhood idols and shares juicy tidbits from the "Between Two Ferns" set.
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Episode Guide
It's a Whole New Ball Game Now
S1 Ep1
8.3
12th Jan 2018
Former President Barack Obama reflects on political tensions and his family's life after the White House, and Dave visits Selma with Rep. John Lewis.
You Be the Newsman, I'll Be Liz Taylor
S1 Ep2
7.7
9th Feb 2018
George Clooney opens up about his humanitarian work, courting wife Amal and his failed baseball dreams. Plus, Dave visits George's folks in Kentucky.
You Know, She Has a Nobel Peace Prize
S1 Ep3
7.6
9th Mar 2018
From a Taliban attack to a Nobel Prize to Oxford: Malala Yousafzai walks Dave through her extraordinary journey, her life's mission and her new home.
I Had a Paper Route Too
S1 Ep4
7.7
6th Apr 2018
JAY-Z talks candidly about his pasts in the streets, his family struggles and racial injustice. Dave visits legendary producer Rick Rubin in the studio.
It's Just Land Mine Hopscotch
S1 Ep5
7.8
4th May 2018
Tina Fey opens up about her family, the changing culture at "SNL" and the one moment she wishes she could take back. Plus, blues icon Buddy Guy.
Howard Stern
S1 Ep6
7.9
1st Jun 2018
Howard Stern shares the stories behind his outsized radio persona, a heartfelt apology he issued to Dave, and his famous interviews with Donald Trump.
Bonus: You're David Letterman, You Idiot
S1 Ep7
7.0
1st Jun 2018
In a special behind-the-scenes Netflix event, Jerry Seinfeld interviews Dave about comedy, family and life -- and Dave can't help interviewing back.
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The best rated episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman are:
It's a Whole New Ball Game Now S1E1 rated 8.3
Ellen DeGeneres S2E2 rated 8.2
Dave Chappelle S3E3 rated 8.1
Lewis Hamilton S2E4 rated 8.0
Howard Stern S1E6 rated 7.9
It's Just Land Mine Hopscotch S1E5 rated 7.8
I Had a Paper Route Too S1E4 rated 7.7
Julia Louis-Dreyfus S4E6 rated 7.7
The lowest rated episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman are:
Cardi B S4E3 rated 5.9
Will Smith S4E2 rated 6.2
Kevin Durant S4E5 rated 6.5
Miley Cyrus S5E1 rated 6.5
Kim Kardashian West S3E1 rated 6.7
Kanye West S2E1 rated 6.7
Caitlin Clark S5E3 rated 6.9
Bonus: Zach Galifianakis S2E6 rated 7.0
The first episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman aired on January 12, 2018.
The last episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman aired on April 08, 2025.
There are 26 episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.
There are 5 seasons of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.
Yes.
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman is set to return for future episodes.
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