TV series
Late Night with David Letterman
1982–1993, English, on NBC. Created by Lorne Michaels.
Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and went off the air in 1993, after Letterman left NBC and moved to Late Show on CBS. Late Night with Conan O'Brien then filled the time slot. As of March 2, 2009, the slot has been filled by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It will be filled by Seth Meyers in the spring of 2014, after Fallon becomes host of The Tonight Show.
- Seasons
- 12
- Episodes
- 1377
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S12 E68: Show #1810
Aired 25 June 1993
Seasons 12
Season 1
1982 · 115 episodes
Season 2
1983 · 39 episodes
Season 3
1984 · 60 episodes
Season 4
1985 · 89 episodes
Season 5
1986 · 138 episodes
Season 6
1987 · 123 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 7
1988 · 110 episodes
Season 8
1989 · 167 episodes
Season 9
1990 · 154 episodes
Season 10
1991 · 157 episodes
Season 11
1992 · 157 episodes
Season 12
1993 · 68 episodes
Specials
1992 · 1 episode
Cast & crew
- Lorne MichaelsCreator
- David LettermanSelf - Host · 1377 ep
- Calvert DeForestSelf (uncredited) · 21 ep
- Jerry SeinfeldSelf - Comedian · 19 ep
- Lou ReedSelf - Musical Guest · 7 ep
- Bruce WillisSelf - Guest · 7 ep
- David SanbornSelf - Musical Guest · 6 ep
- Bruno KirbySelf - Guest · 6 ep
- John WatersSelf - Guest · 6 ep
- Catherine O'HaraSelf - Guest · 5 ep
- Jay LenoSelf - Guest · 4 ep
- Dolly PartonSelf - Guest · 4 ep
- Eddie MurphySelf - Guest · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 February 1982
- Last aired
- 25 June 1993
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Talk Show
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Late Night with David Letterman: quick answers
Is Late Night with David Letterman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Late Night with David Letterman are there?
Late Night with David Letterman has 12 seasons and 1377 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Late Night with David Letterman finished?
Yes. Late Night with David Letterman ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Late Night with David Letterman on?
Late Night with David Letterman isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Late Night with David Letterman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Late Night with David Letterman?
If you liked Late Night with David Letterman, try Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Who created Late Night with David Letterman?
Late Night with David Letterman was created by Lorne Michaels and stars David Letterman, Calvert DeForest, Jerry Seinfeld.