As 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' ends, revisit these 10 memorable moments

Our writers shared their favorite moments on the late-night talk show, which include light-hearted and serious interviews about grief, faith and politics.
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Colbert replacement Byron Allen reveals what 'Late Show' host texted him

There's nothing but goodwill between Stephen Colbert and Byron Allen, no matter whose show is airing late nights on CBS ...

When is 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' ending?

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is entering its final week. Here's what we know about some of the show's final guests ...

David Letterman and Stephen Colbert toss CBS furniture off the roof: 'Good night and good luck, motherf---ers'

David Letterman and Stephen Colbert got their revenge by hurling 'Late Show' furniture off the roof onto a CBS target: 'Good ...

Stephen Colbert mocks CBS News, Tony Dokoupil as David Letterman helps toss furniture off roof

Ex-“Late Show” host joined Colbert for a blistering segment that mocked network and its new ownership group days before ...

Megyn Kelly Slams Stephen Colbert Amid CBS Exit: ‘Take It Like A Man’

Megyn Kelly has no sympathy for Stephen Colbert. In fact, the former NBC personality slammed the CBS mainstay on Friday, The ...

Tom Hanks gives Stephen Colbert a birthday gift on "The Late Show": 'You're going to be doing some serious résumé writing'

The final episode of 'The Late Show' is scheduled for May 21.

Peter Jackson says Stephen Colbert pitched new “LOTR” movie before “Late Show” was canceled, reveals more details

The director addressed working with the host on the upcoming project for the first time at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.