Stephen Colbert concludes _The Late Show_ after a decade, featuring Paul McCartney as his final guest alongside appearances by Bryan Cranston, Ryan Reynolds, and more.
Colbert hosted the show for 11 years
May 22, 2026
12:07 pm
What's the storyAfter more than 1,800 episodes, Stephen Colbert has bid adieu to The Late Show.
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