Event Brief
Stephen Colbert’s final night ends The Late Show
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Summary: Stephen Colbert’s final episode of “The Late Show” airs Thursday as the curtain comes down on the program.
WHO: Stephen Colbert
WHAT: The final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” airs, ending the program’s run.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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