Odd and epic and bittersweet, Thursday's 'Late Show' finale was the capstone of a farewell extravaganza that had been unfolding for weeks

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,…

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

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

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…

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.

Link to: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/arts/television/colbert-last-late-show.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kVA.GO3I.gVq9KeUrHEyM

With a dash of sci-fi, Colbert ended his CBS late-night show with a powerful musical sendoff featuring Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and Jon Batiste.

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

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 Late Show With Stephen Colbert' took its final bow on Thursday with a performance from Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, and more.

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

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.

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.

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

It was a weirdly fitting ending for the final episode of Stephen Colbert’s late-night talk show.