Stephen Colbert’s final episode of The Late Show is scheduled for May 21, 2026. This date was announced by multiple outlets in January 2026 and later confirmed by press coverage as the farewell broadcast for the program. The show had previously been disclosed as ending in May 2026 as part of CBS’s decision to retire the Late Show franchise. If you’d like, I can pull up the latest broadcast updates or viewing options for the finale as the date approaches.[2][3][4][5][7]
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"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," which CBS announced in July would end in 10 months' time, has finally set a final air date.
www.usatoday.com"It feels real now," he said.
www.huffpost.comStephen Colbert has opened up about the impending conclusion of the longtime late night show currently hosted by him on CBS.While The Late Show With Stephen Colbert's permanent suspension was announced in July last year, its final...
www.geo.tvIt's the end of an era.
mashable.comIn a shocking move, CBS is ending 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year, potentially exiting the late-night television business altogether.
www.cnn.comStephen Colbert, host of 'The Late Show,' has announced the program will end in May 2026. CBS has said it will retire the franchise, citing a 'financial decision'. Colbert broke the news to his studio audience during Thursday night's taping: 'I want to let you know something I found out just last night. Next year will be our last season. The network will be ending The Late Show in May.' The news of the show's cancellation was met with boos of disappointment from the audience and fans. 'Yeah! I...
www.independent.co.ukSix months after CBS announced that 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' would be ending, its award-winning host has revealed the final episode date.
ew.comStephen Colbert revealed that the final episode of 'The Late Show' will air on Thursday, May 21, bringing an end to an iconic CBS franchise.
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