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.

From riffing with Jon Stewart to discussing grief with Vice President Biden to cracking up with Tiffany Haddish, Stephen Colbert always entertained.

This Thursday marks the end of an era for The Late Show – a beloved US cultural touchstone which is about to disappear. Here's everything you need to know about the final episode,…

As "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" comes to a close on May 21, we look back at the 10 best moments from his career on the CBS show.Show Caption

The last episode of CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” airs Thursday, nearly 11 years after famed David Letterman handed Steven Colbert the reins to the late-night…

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."

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

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

As the much-loved Late Show host says his final goodnight, a look back at his finest and funniest moments

"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.

It's not Colbert's sense of irony or his political commentary that set him apart from the late-night pack, but his ability to be candid, clear-eyed and emotionally direct when the…

The curtain comes down one final time on Thursday for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Colbert has entertained and provoked audiences from the Ed Sullivan Theater stage for…

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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.

In the two-minute-long message to the audience, Colbert described his show as a “Joy Machine” as he thanked the audience both in the studio and those watching at home.

Stephen Colbert is officially signing off and ending his 11-year run on \

Colbert’s final broadcast is underway after 11 years as host of ‘The Late Show’

Stephen Colbert said goodbye to "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.

The series finale of “The Late Show” is airing on CBS now, with Stephen Colbert giving thanks to his staff, studio audience and viewers.

Stephen Colbert took over "The Late Show" from David Letterman in 2015. After 11 seasons, the show has come to an end.

Late-night TV host Stephen Colbert signed off for the last time Thursday evening after 11 years at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.