The following is a list of episodes of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, NPR's news quiz program, that aired during 2009. All episodes, unless otherwise indicated, were hosted by Peter Sagal and announcer/scorekeeper Carl Kassell, and originated at Chicago's Chase Theater. Dates indicated are the episodes' original Saturday air dates. Job titles of the guests reflect their job position or status at the time of their appearance. __NOTOC__

January Date Guest Panelists Notes January 3 "Best of 'Not My Job,'" featuring actor/director Leonard Nimoy, former U.S. Senator George McGovern, former baseball star Moose Skowron, author/radio personality Garrison Keillor, and the Blind Boys of Alabama's Jimmy Carter January 10 CNN news anchor Campbell BrownAdam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, Mo Rocca January 17 Composer Burt BacharachSource: BacharachOnline.comAmy Dickinson, Charlie Pierce, Paula Poundstone January 24 Glamour editor in chief Cynthia LeiveTelecommuniculturey: Post-Jub Jub Funk: Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!Glamour Editor Reveals Hidden Expertise In Mixed Martial ArtsTom Bodett, Kyrie O'Connor, P. J. O'Rourke January 31 Actress and author Carrie FisherRoy Blount, Jr., Paul Provenza, Alison Stewart

February Date Guest Panelists Notes February 7 High wire artist Philippe PetitAdam Felber, Kyrie O'Connor, Charlie Pierce February 14 Comedy-themed "Best of 'Not My Job,'" featuring John Hodgman, Amy Sedaris, Drew Carey, Julia Sweeney, and Denis Leary February 21 Opera diva Frederica von StadeTom Bodett, Paula Poundstone, Mo RoccaShow recorded at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, CA February 28 Actor Bruce CampbellRoy Blount, Jr., Paul Provenza, Roxanne Roberts

March Date Guest Panelists Notes March 7 Pro wrestler and actor John CenaTom Bodett, Roxanne Roberts, Mo Rocca March 14 NBC News White House correspondent Chuck ToddKyrie O'Connor, P. J. O'Rourke, Paula Poundstone March 21 New York Times business correspondent Joe NoceraTom Bodett, Kyrie O'Connor, Paul Provenza March 28 Singer/songwriter Kim DealRoy Blount, Jr., Amy Dickinson, Charlie PierceShow recorded at Victoria Theatre in Dayton, OH

April Date Guest Panelists Notes April 4 Journalist and food writer Michael PollanTom Bodett, Paula Poundstone, Mo RoccaShow recorded at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, CAEpisode theme: Technology April 11 Actor William H. MacyPaula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, Adam Felber April 18 TV personality and restaurateur Paula DeenTom Bodett, Adam Felber, Roxanne Roberts April 25 Former tennis player Monica SelesTom Bodett, Roy Blount, Jr., Kyrie O'Connor

May Date Guest Panelists Notes May 2 Actor Liev SchreiberAmy Dickinson, Charlie Pierce, Paul Provenza May 9 Supreme Court reporter Dahlia LithwickAmy Dickinson, Paul Provenza, Paula Poundstone May 16 White House senior advisor David AxelrodHuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPostPaula Poundstone, Roxanne Roberts, Mo RoccaShow recorded at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C. May 23 Diva-themed "Best of 'Not My Job,'" featuring Paula Deen, Mavis Staples, Carrie Fisher, and Frederica von Stade May 30 Singer/songwriter Robert Earl KeenRoy Blount, Jr., Kyrie O'Connor, Charlie PierceShow recorded at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, TX

June Date Guest Panelists Notes June 6 Actor and comedian Ed HelmsTom Bodett, Paula Poundstone, Julia Sweeney June 13 Chicago blues musician Lil' Ed WilliamsAmy Dickinson, Charlie Pierce, Paul ProvenzaShow recorded at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago's Millennium Park June 20 Author and activist Elizabeth EdwardsRoy Blount, Jr., Kyrie O'Connor, Mo RoccaShow recorded at Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill, NC June 27 New York Times columnist Frank RichTom Bodett, Adam Felber, Roxanne Roberts

July Date Guest Panelists Notes July 4 Encore of museum-themed 11/26/2005 episode featuring author Clyde Edgerton July 11 Singer/songwriter Neko CaseAdam Felber, Paula Poundstone, Julia Sweeney July 18 Comedian/actor and talk show host Jimmy FallonRoy Blount, Jr., Charlie Pierce, Roxanne Roberts July 25 Former Major League Baseball player Doug GlanvilleTom Bodett, Kyrie O'Connor, Mo Rocca

August Date Guest Panelists Notes August 1 Game show producer Chuck BarrisAmy Dickinson, P. J. O'Rourke, Charlie Pierce August 8 Filmmaker Judd ApatowTom Bodett, Paula Poundstone, Roxanne Roberts August 15 U.S. Representative Aaron Schock of IllinoisAmy Dickinson, Charlie Pierce, Roy Blount, Jr. August 22 Animal-themed "Best of" episode, featuring veterinarian Kevin Fitzgerald and animal expert Bob Freer August 29 Listener-selected "Best of" episode, featuring writer Michael Pollan and comedian/talk show host Craig Ferguson

September Date Guest Panelists Notes September 5 Rapper Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons of Run-D.M.C.Adam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, Mo RoccaGuest announcer/scorekeeper Korva Coleman September 12 U.S. Representative Henry Waxman of CaliforniaKyrie O'Connor, P. J. O'Rourke, Charlie Pierce September 19 Surfer Kelly SlaterMo Rocca, Roy Blount, Jr., Amy DickinsonGuest announcer/scorekeeper Corey Flintoff September 26 Meteorologist and storm chaser Reed TimmerTom Bodett, Paula Poundstone, Paul Provenza

October Date Guest Panelists Notes October 3 U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill of MissouriKyrie O'Connor, P. J. O'Rourke, Charlie Pierce October 10 Actress Ashley JuddCharlie Pierce, Tom Bodett, Roxanne Roberts October 17 Comedian/actress Susie EssmanRoy Blount, Jr., Mo Rocca, Faith Salie October 24 NBC News anchor Brian WilliamsMo Rocca, Adam Felber, Paula Poundstone October 31 Horror film director George A. RomeroLuke Burbank, Amy Dickinson, Julia Sweeney

November Date Guest Panelists Notes November 7 Professional skateboarder Tony HawkAdam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, Mo Rocca November 14 Singer/songwriter Rufus WainwrightTom Bodett, Kyrie O'Connor, Paul Provenza November 21 Actor Jason SchwartzmanRoy Blount, Jr., Paula Poundstone, Faith Salie November 28 "Manly Men"-themed "Best of 'Not My Job,'" featuring Philippe Petit, John Cena, Jimmy Fallon, Bruce Campbell, and Robert Earl Keen

December Date Guest Panelists Notes December 5 Animated film director and Pixar executive Pete DocterAdam Felber, P. J. O'Rourke, Julia Sweeney December 12 CNN news anchor Rick SanchezRoy Blount, Jr., Amy Dickinson, Charlie PierceShow recorded at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Cumberland, GA December 19 Singer Andy WilliamsTom Bodett, Paula Poundstone, Roxanne Roberts December 26 Actor and activist George TakeiAdam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, Mo RoccaEpisode theme: Family

References

External links Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Archives WWDT.Me, an unofficial Wait Wait historical site