Stephen Colbert bids farewell to The Late Show on CBS in 2026
21 may 2026 в 20:37
After more than ten years working on CBS’s late show, Stephen Colbert is officially saying goodbye to The Late Show. CBS stated that the decision to cancel the program was «purely financial», - pointing to the changing economy of late-night television. However, the cancellation of the show sparked widespread discussions after Colbert publicly criticized Paramount and Donald Trump in the months leading up to the announcement. The final episode of the show will air on May 21, 2026.
CBS has already confirmed that Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed will take over the time slot at 11:35 PM starting May 22, marking the end of The Late Show franchise. Allen stated that his version of the late show will completely avoid politics and focus on comedy and stand-up discussions. As viewers prepare for Colbert’s final episodes and a farewell week featuring celebrities, here’s how to watch and stream The Late Show With Stephen Colbert without cable television.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert airs on CBS. Colbert took over this iconic program in 2015 after David Letterman retired, and since then, the show has become a staple of CBS’s evening lineup.
Fans without cable can still watch The Late Show through streaming platforms that broadcast CBS, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. Episodes are also available on Paramount+, where viewers can stream recent episodes online.
Yes. Colbert’s final episode will air on CBS at 11:35 PM Eastern Time on May 21, 2026. Viewers will be able to watch the finale live through Paramount+ Premium or any streaming service that includes CBS in its channel lineup.
Yes. Episodes and clips from The Late Show With Stephen Colbert are expected to remain available on Paramount+ and CBS’s digital platforms after the series concludes. Segments of the show will also continue to exist on The Late Show’s official YouTube channel, even after Allen’s Comics Unleashed replaces the show in CBS’s evening lineup
CBS has already confirmed that Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed will take over the time slot at 11:35 PM starting May 22, marking the end of The Late Show franchise. Allen stated that his version of the late show will completely avoid politics and focus on comedy and stand-up discussions. As viewers prepare for Colbert’s final episodes and a farewell week featuring celebrities, here’s how to watch and stream The Late Show With Stephen Colbert without cable television.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert airs on CBS. Colbert took over this iconic program in 2015 after David Letterman retired, and since then, the show has become a staple of CBS’s evening lineup.
Fans without cable can still watch The Late Show through streaming platforms that broadcast CBS, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. Episodes are also available on Paramount+, where viewers can stream recent episodes online.
Yes. Colbert’s final episode will air on CBS at 11:35 PM Eastern Time on May 21, 2026. Viewers will be able to watch the finale live through Paramount+ Premium or any streaming service that includes CBS in its channel lineup.
Yes. Episodes and clips from The Late Show With Stephen Colbert are expected to remain available on Paramount+ and CBS’s digital platforms after the series concludes. Segments of the show will also continue to exist on The Late Show’s official YouTube channel, even after Allen’s Comics Unleashed replaces the show in CBS’s evening lineup
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