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UPDATED May 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM ET
May 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Stephen Colbert’s final night ends The Late Show
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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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