Stephen Colbert surprised viewers with the final guest on "The Late Show," after weeks of speculation that he might have booked Pope Leo XIV.

Now that CBS' long-running late night franchise has wrapped, take a look back at the memorable comedic bits, interviews and raw emotional reactions to historic events from the past decade.

When The Late Show with Stephen Colbert takes its final bow on May 21, 2026, leaving behind an indelible mark on not just comedy and pop culture, but also the fight to preserve democracy. Rep. James ...

Stephen Colbert devoted one of his final episodes on CBS to an interview with Barack Obama, touring his soon-to-open Presidential Center in Chicago.

This Thursday marks the end of an era for The Late Show – a beloved US cultural touchstone which is about to disappear. Here's everything you need to know about the final episode, the guests, the ...

After months mostly out of the national spotlight, Harris appeared onstage with "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert in her ...

Stephen Colbert speaks out against Trump in a New York Times interview as he prepares to leave "The Late Show" following its cancellation by CBS in 2026.

CBS and Paramount backed away from copyright challenges to limit distribution of Stephen Colbert's appearance on a Michigan cable access show. He ended his run as host of "The Late Show" on Thursday.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Hey, Stephen, what about me?" Beatles legend Paul McCartney perked up as the real final guest. See joyful Paul McCartney ...