Final Episode of 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Set to Air
Stephen Colbert will host the final episode of 'The Late Show' on Thursday, marking the end of a program that has run for over thirty years. The details surrounding the grand finale, including guest appearances, have not been disclosed. This conclusion comes as a significant moment in late-night television history.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's final episode of 'The Late Show' is set to air on Thursday.
- ▪The show has been a staple of late-night television for over three decades.
- ▪Details about the finale's guests remain undisclosed.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 35 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Stephen Colbert’s Final Late Show Was a Joyful Act of Defiance — Consequence (of Sound)
- ▪ Colbert eschews politics during final ‘Late Show’ on CBS — The Hill
- ▪ Watch highlights from Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' finale — NBC News — Top
- ▪ The most striking moments from Stephen Colbert's last show — Business Insider
- ▪ Here’s Where to Watch the Final Episode of ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Online — Billboard
- ▪ ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Is Ending Tonight With A Special Extended Finale — Forbes — Business
- ▪ ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’: Here’s Where to Watch the Final Episode Online — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ Stephen Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Marks the End of an Era — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Teases ‘Late Show’ Finale & Reflects On The End: “It’s Getting Much Realer” — Deadline
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CopiedStephen Colbert is set to host his final episode of “The Late Show” Thursday as the institution comes to an end after more than three decades. The details of his grand finale, including who the guests will be, remain tightly under wraps. NBC’s entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas reports for TODAY.May 21, 2026
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