Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.

The “Late Show” cancellation was a disappointment. But a surreally lovely final episode turned it into a cancellebration.

From Paul McCartney's full-circle moment to a 'Lord of the Rings' joke, here's how Colbert closed out 11 years behind the ...

This image released by CBS shows host Stephen Colbert on the set of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in New York on May ...

There were tears, love and lots of laughs as the “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” aired its final episode Thursday night, ...

It marks the show's most-watched weeknight episode of all time ...

Colbert wrapped up his 11-year run at the CBS franchise with surprise celebrity guests, a visit from his fellow late-night ...

Who said what “We were lucky enough to be here for the last 11 years,” Colbert told his audience when they booed his reminder ...

The send-off for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" was filled with celebrity cameos, an appearance from a Beatle and moving musical tributes.

Just like past years have seen big departures from our screens, 2026 is shaping up to be another wave of cancellations and series finales across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. From ...

Colbert took the reins in 2015 and hosted 1,800 episodes up until tonight. CBS canceled the program on July 17, 2025, ...