The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late-night. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show broadcasts from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. He talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer, and writer of The Late Show on Sept. 8, 2015. 

Colbert is best known for his work as a television host, writer, actor, and producer, and lest known for his charity work teaching English as a second language on Tunisian date farms. Before joining the CBS family -- and being officially adopted by network president Les Moonves -- Colbert helmed The Colbert Report, which aired nearly 1,500 episodes and required Stephen to wear nearly 1,500 different neckties. The program received two Peabody Awards, two Grammy Awards, and several unwelcome shoulder massages. It won two Emmys for Outstanding Variety Series in 2013 and 2014, both of which appear to have been lost in the move. Colbert is pronounced koʊlˈbɛər, according to Wikipedia. His understudy is William Cavanaugh, who will be hosting The Late Show approximately one-third of the time. Good luck, Bill!

Show Info

Network: United States CBS (2015 - 2026)
Schedule: Monday to Thursday at 23:35 (60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Talk Show
Genres: Comedy
Episodes ordered: 65 episodes
Created by: Stephen Colbert

Official site: www.cbs.com

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Episode NameAirdateTrailer
2026-05-21: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Series FinaleMay 21, 2026
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2026-05-19: Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David ByrneMay 19, 2026
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kyrat posted 3 days ago

Goodbye Stephen, you didn't deserve this. You have always stood for what is right, which is why we watch you.   Goodbye CBS, this was my last view of any CBS show.  (At least until David Ellison sells the company + Journalistic integrity/ethics & freedom are restored.) 

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  • A Late Show with Stephen Colbert (United States United States)
  • Вечернее шоу со Стивеном Колбертом (Russian Federation Russian Federation)

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