Stephen Colbert’s joyous send-off: See the highlights of his last show

The “Late Show” finale turned from a cancellation into a cancellebration, our critic writes.
From The Times
May 22, 2026

During the “Late Show” finale, Stephen Colbert turned the program’s cancellation into a star-studded cancellebration, our critic writes.

Stephen Colbert wears a dark blue suit onstage, a desk with "The Late Show" on it behind him.

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS

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