Colbert Bids Farewell to ‘Late Show’ With a Swan Song, Famous Friends and a Warning for Late Night
Stephen Colbert concluded his tenure on 'The Late Show' with a heartfelt finale featuring celebrity guests and a whimsical theme. The episode was designed to celebrate his 11 years on CBS while maintaining a familiar format. Colbert expressed gratitude for the experience and shared a simple yet poignant final monologue with his audience.
- ▪Colbert's final episode featured cameos from stars like Paul Rudd and Ryan Reynolds.
- ▪He aimed to deliver a regular episode to celebrate his show's legacy.
- ▪The finale included a humorous element involving a giant wormhole.
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Home > Creative Content > TV Shows Colbert Bids Farewell to ‘Late Show’ With a Swan Song, Famous Friends and a Warning for Late Night The host ends the show on his terms with help from The Strike Force Five, Paul McCartney, a giant wormhole and more Tess Patton May 21, 2026 @ 9:59 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Stephen Colbert on the series finale of "The Late Show." (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS) Hello and goodbye to “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” The late night host set out to deliver a mostly by-the-books episode of “The Late Show,” leaving the show on his own terms. Colbert was joined by A-list stars, family, lifelong friends, and a wormhole that threatened to end late night as we know it.
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