After entertaining viewers for over three decades, the beloved comedy talk show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, is counting down the days to its very last episode. After months of speculation, the show’s host, Stephen Colbert, has confirmed that the show is indeed ending and has barely four months left till it leaves CBS forever.
Stephen Colbert reveals the final episode date of The Late Show
During his recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, which aired on January 27, 2026 (ET), Colbert confirmed that The Late Show is drawing the curtain, confirming what many fans feared after CBS announced last year that it would retire the franchise altogether. According to Colbert, the final episode of his iconic show will air on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The show’s cancellation has sent shockwaves through the global entertainment industry, and fans are already mourning its end, but Colbert remains composed and grateful.
Yes, the rumours are true. The beloved CBS show is nearing its end after 30+ years. Here’s everything you need to know about the final episode date and why it’s ending. Read More
