The final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' with Paul McCartney as his last guest, was a letdown.

Stephen Colbert has wrapped up his final broadcast of CBS' “The Late Show” with a memorable night. Paul McCartney joined him on stage for a lively performance of "Hello, Goodbye."

The Late Show aired its final episode on Thursday, bringing an end to Stephen Colbert’s decade-long run as host and the show’s 32-year run as CBS’s premier late-night talk show.

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The special guests on the final 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' included a Beatle, Jon Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Tig Notaro, Paul Rudd and more.

The reveal came after Colbert first addressed the audience in a more intimate style than his typical monologue, leaning on his desk as he spoke about the joy hosting The Late Show…

The "Late Show" host was interrupted several times during his monologue by celebs hoping to be his final guest.

The "Late Show" host was interrupted several times during his monologue by celebs hoping to be his final guest.

'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' ended with Paul McCartney turning out the lights off at the Ed Sullivan Theater, following a 'Hello Goodbye' singalong.

The long-running CBS late night franchise came to an end with what the host called a "normal" broadcast, but the surreal, Easter egg-filled program was stuffed with bold-faced…

Colbert's last episode on "The Late Show" featured celebrity cameos, shots fired at CBS, and a Paul McCartney-sung farewell song.

NEW YORK: Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ “The Late Show” on…

The final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' with Paul McCartney as his last guest, was a letdown.

CBS and Paramount announced show’s controversial cancellation last year

The top-rated host signs off from CBS with a defiant farewell following a politically charged corporate axing.

Stephen Colbert signs off from ‘The Late Show’ with Paul McCartney, star cameos and sharp jabs at CBS and Donald Trump in a politically charged finale.

The longtime host didn't even use the president's name for this one.

Programme culte de la télévision américaine, « The Late Show » sur CBS, présenté depuis 2015 par Stephen Colbert, a pris fin ce jeudi, 33 an

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.

The show, which Stephen Colbert has hosted since 2015, was axed after he mocked the broadcaster for a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump.

Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Bryan Cranston and Tig Notaro were among the guests to see off both host and talk show in an 80-minute finale