Series synopsis
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman is an American talk comedy television series that premiered on Netflix on January 12, 2018. It stars David Letterman, George Clooney, Barack Obama and Malala Yousafzai.
Late-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures.
Premise
Late-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures.
Premise: His beard is big. His guests are bigger.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Letterman as Self - Host
- George Clooney as Self
- Barack Obama as Self
- Malala Yousafzai as Self
- JAŸ-Z as Self
- Tina Fey as Self
- Howard Stern as Self
- Jerry Seinfeld as Self
Supporting cast
- Ye as Self
- Kris Jenner as Self
- Zach Galifianakis as Self
- Melinda Gates as Self
- Lewis Hamilton as Self
- Tiffany Haddish as Self
- Ellen DeGeneres as Self
- Kim Kardashian as Self
- Robert Downey Jr. as Self
- Dave Chappelle as Self
- Lizzo as Self
- Clint Eastwood as Self
Guest cast
- George Clooney as Self
- Barack Obama as Self
- Malala Yousafzai as Self
- JAŸ-Z as Self
- Tina Fey as Self
- Howard Stern as Self
- Jerry Seinfeld as Self
- Ye as Self
- Kris Jenner as Self
- Zach Galifianakis as Self
- Melinda Gates as Self
- Lewis Hamilton as Self
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | January 12, 2018 | June 1, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 31, 2019 | June 7, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 4 | October 21, 2020 | October 21, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 6 | May 20, 2022 | May 20, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 3 | June 10, 2024 | April 8, 2025 |
| Season 6 | 3 | December 16, 2025 | December 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's a Whole New Ball Game Now 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. |
January 12, 2018 |
| 2 |
You Be the Newsman, I'll Be Liz Taylor George Clooney opens up about his humanitarian work, courting wife Amal and his failed baseball dreams. Plus, Dave visits George's folks in Kentucky. |
February 9, 2018 |
| 3 |
You Know, She Has a Nobel Peace Prize 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. |
March 9, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kanye West Kanye opens up about family, bipolar disorder, his Sunday Service gatherings and the backlash over his support for Trump. Dave scores new Yeezy gear. |
May 31, 2019 |
| 2 |
Ellen DeGeneres 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. |
May 31, 2019 |
| 3 |
Tiffany Haddish Tiffany Haddish lights up the stage as she talks Dave through her journey from foster care to the bar mitzvah party circuit to big-time movie roles. |
May 31, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kim Kardashian West 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. |
October 21, 2020 |
| 2 |
Robert Downey Jr. The "Iron Man" star opens up about his showbiz childhood, addictions and comeback, then introduces Dave to the animal menagerie at his Malibu home. |
October 21, 2020 |
| 3 |
Dave Chappelle 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. |
October 21, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Billie Eilish Dave visits Billie Eilish to discuss inspiration, influences and imposter syndrome - and even managers to work in a little go-karting and Auto-tuning. |
May 20, 2022 |
| 2 |
Will Smith Will Smith recalls his rap origins, the lasting impact of his parents, spiritual explorations, and one very fateful night at Quincy Jones' house. |
May 20, 2022 |
| 3 |
Cardi B Cardi B and Dave split a chopped cheese in a Bronx bodega and chat hooky parties, hip-hop, parenting, political science and protesting injustice. |
May 20, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus performs an intimate show at the Chateau Marmont and opens up to Dave about songwriting, sobriety and separating herself from Hannah Montana. |
June 12, 2024 |
| 2 |
Charles Barkley Charles Barkley goes golfing with Dave and shares his unfiltered opinions on the NBA and WNBA, his transition to analyst and the fight against racism. |
June 12, 2024 |
| 3 |
Caitlin Clark Over donuts and duckpin bowling, Caitlin Clark and Dave discuss her record-breaking rise to WNBA stardom and learning to hone her competitive drive. |
April 8, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michael B. Jordan In London, Michael B. Jordan and Dave play darts at a pub, then sit down to talk "Sinners," directing his own films, and taking a punch to the face. |
December 16, 2025 |
| 2 |
MrBeast Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, invites Dave to his hometown to teach him about wildly expensive viral stunts, philanthropy, and how to bury yourself alive. |
December 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
Jason Bateman Jason Bateman and Dave step into the batter's box at Dodger Stadium, then discuss sports, "SmartLess" and how "Arrested Development" revived his career. |
December 16, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 12, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 16, 2025 |
| Status | continue |