Stephen Colbert bids farewell to 'Late Show' with star-studded finale
Stephen Colbert bid a fond farewell to "The Late Show" with his final episode on May 21, 2026, featuring Paul McCartney and more guests.
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4 developments- May 18Only lean-left coverage:Colbert heads into his final ‘Late Show’ week with gratitude — and plenty of CBS jokes
- May 19Colbert's last episodes: What happened on 'The Late Show' last night
- May 20Stephen Colbert hosts 'The Late Show' one last time tonight. How it ends is still a secret.
- May 22Stephen Colbert bids farewell to 'Late Show' with star-studded finale
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