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Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ wasn’t funny or emotional at all — just like his last 11 years

As Stephen Colbert was setting up a bit on his final episode of “The Late Show” Thursday night, he inadvertently explained why his canceled CBS program became so unbelievably off-putting and tedious. ...
The New York Times

Stephen Colbert’s Last Show: Laughing Well Is the Best Revenge

The “Late Show” cancellation was a disappointment. But a surreally lovely final episode turned it into a cancellebration. By James Poniewozik He didn’t land the pope, but he got a Beatle. He didn’t ...
CNN

Colbert heads into his final ‘Late Show’ week with gratitude — and plenty of CBS jokes

Stream CNN FlashDoc’s new documentary “The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert,” examining the legacy of one of America’s most influential satirists, on the CNN app. Stephen Colbert is going out with a smile ...
New York Post

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ heavily featured liberal guests, jokes targeted conservatives 87% of time in final years: study

The final years of CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” overwhelmingly featured liberal guests and jokes targeting conservatives, according to a new study conducted by the Media Research Center ...
USA Today

A look back at Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' trials and triumphs

Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" was the top-rated network late-night talk show for nine seasons. Colbert's final show airs May 21, 2026, and will be replaced by the syndicated "Comics Unleashed." ...