Watch highlights from Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' finale
Watch highlights of the star-studded sendoff as Stephen Colbert brings the curtain down on 33 years of “The Late Show,” with legends like Jon Stewart, Paul McCartney, Bryan Cranston, and many surprises.
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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Final Episode of 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Set to Air — TODAY.com
- ▪ 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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| Canonical URL | https://www.nbcnews.com/video/watch-highlights-from-stephen-colbert-s-late-show-finale-263776325594 |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 05:11:09 GMT |
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Watch highlights of the star-studded sendoff as Stephen Colbert brings the curtain down on 33 years of “The Late Show,” with legends like Jon Stewart, Paul McCartney, Bryan Cranston, and many surprises.May 22, 2026
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