The series finale of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert captivated 6.74 million viewers, marking the show's most-watched weeknight episode in its history, according to CBS data.
Stephen Colbert's final episode aired on Thursday
May 23, 2026
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What's the storyThe series finale of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has become the show's most-watched weeknight episode ever, according to CBS's early data.
The finale, which aired on Thursday night, drew 6.74 million viewers, a significant increase from the show's average of 2.69 million in Q1 2026, according to live+7 big data.
'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' finale attracts 6.74 million viewers, its most-watched weeknight episode of all time.
Last-ever 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' averages 6.74 million viewers.
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” went out on a literal high note.
Colbert was joined by Paul McCartney for the final episode of his late night talk show
Stephen Colbert is officially signing off and ending his 11-year run on \
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
