Everything to Know About Stephen Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’
After a third of a century, The Late Show is coming to a close. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is officially coming to its end as CBS’s late-night favorite.
So when exactly does The Late Show sign off for the last time? And what can fans expect from this final stretch?
When is The Late Show With Stephen Colbert‘s final episode?
The series’ finale will air on Thursday, May 21, at 11:35/10:35c on CBS. The episode is expected to be an extended version, as the next airing is scheduled for 12:54 a.m. ET on Friday.
Who will appear on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert‘s final episodes?
The guest list for the final episode of Colbert’s The Late Show has not been revealed.
Prior to the finale, the host has welcomed a bevy of show favorites, including The Daily Show colleague Jon Stewart, director Steven Spielberg, David Byrne, and Bruce Springsteen during the final week. According to The Hollywood Reporter, there are also more surprises in store.
Why was The Late Show With Stephen Colbert canceled?
CBS cited financial reasons for saying goodbye to the program. However, many — including original Late Show host David Letterman — suspect there may have been another reason: appeasing Donald Trump, who was sharply critical of the show and its host, as the network’s parent company, Paramount, worked to merge with Skydance and needed government approval.
What will air in The Late Show With Stephen Colbert‘s place?
Taking over the timeslot will be Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen, beginning on Friday, May 22.
How will Stephen Colbert say goodbye to The Late Show?
It remains to be seen how the host will mark the end of his tenure at the top of late-night TV or what he’ll say in his opening and closing monologues. However, a former writer who worked with him on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report guessed, “He’s a classy guy… I think he’s capable of killing with kindness. I think what he doesn’t say is sometimes better than what can be said. But he is just a class act.”
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Series Finale, May 21, 11:35/10:35c, CBS
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I hope CBS and Paramount tank. No longer a watcher.
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I really love Stephen Colbert, I look forward to seeing his show every night. This is the beginning of the end, freedom of speech is no longer free to speak our minds. Mr. Colbert you will be sorely missed by us all.
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I think we're losing a great man and I'm tired of this country being told to shut up. We lost our freedom of speech because of the ruler of this land !!!
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He.Is.The.Worst
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I hate this.
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orange clown cult member alert!
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Cult, i thought you wrote something else. Magamania member fool.
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I meant the cult member.
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CBS will be forever remembered for bowing to political pressure Shame on them shame on them!
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shame on CBS / Paramount. WOW....so obvious why they canceled Stephen's show. SHAME SHAME SHAME ON CBS AND ITS NEW OWNWERS. I DO WISH ANOTHER NETWORK HAD THE BALLS TO PICK UP THE SHOW AND CONTINUE, EVEN NETFLIX.
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CBS had alot of other shows to cancel than Stephen. The CBS is being bought off by someone. You’ll be seeing alot more than this. I’m worried about ABC. What has happened to FREEDOM OF SPEECH?? Trump thinks he can do anything rather than follow OUR Constitution. I’m through with CBS.
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This should be a warning to all who for 12 years, including the democrats, have had nothing to offer America than anti Trump discourse. Very shallow group with tunnel vision.
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I'm SO SAD the show is ending, but I know Stephen will go on to BIGGER AND BETTER things to continue living his best life. He will be missed. I cried during the final episode of Seinfeld and I will BAWL even more during Colbert's last show! Go in good health Stephen and thanks for speaking your truth! HUGS!
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This is my favorite of the late night shows. I can't understand why he and his fans didn't fight this stupid and unfair decision. It worked, and rightfully so, for Kimmel.
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So long. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
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I'll miss him so much. He was always able to put a smile on my face before bedtime, no matter what my day was like.
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I'm glad he's being taken I off the air, he's not funny just a democrat hack. He should have been taken off several years ago.