Stephen Colbert's final Late Show airs Thursday, marking the end of his CBS tenure

From celebrity guests to the last episode, here’s what’s ahead as CBS’ long-running “The Late Show” comes to an end.

As Stephen Colbert signs off May 21, his exit closes a 33-year CBS franchise—and marks the end of one late-night era built on ritual, the desk and the band

Final ‘Late Show’ episode airs Thursday on CBS

Stephen Colbert’s long run on “The Late Show” ends as he appears behind his CBS desk for the final time