How To Watch ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ Finale Live: Time, CBS and Paramount+ Free Streaming Info

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How To Watch ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ Finale Live: Time, CBS and Paramount+ Free Streaming Info

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The final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will air tonight, marking the end of an era for the iconic late-night talk show. Stephen Colbert's last broadcast will feature appearances from fellow late-night hosts and special guests. Following the finale, CBS will replace the show with 'Comics Unleashed' starting May 22.

Key facts

▪The final episode begins at 11:35 p.m. ET and will exceed the usual hour-long runtime.
▪Viewers can watch the finale live on CBS or through various streaming services with a valid subscription.
▪The episode will be available for next-day streaming on Paramount+ for subscribers.

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4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 right.

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▪ How to watch the ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ finale for free — Page Six
▪ How to watch ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ final show for free: Time, livestream — New York Post
▪ Byron Allen on how CBS handed him Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ time slot — NBC News — Top

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Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Flipboard Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to copy URL Copy How To Watch ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ Finale Live: Time, CBS and Paramount+ Free Streaming Info By Josh Sorokach Twitter @joshsorokach Published May 21, 2026, 1:30 p.m. ET More On: Stephen Colbert Bruce Springsteen Slams Donald Trump and New CBS Overlord David Ellison During Final ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Performance: “These Are Small-Minded People” When is The Last Episode of ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’? Who Is Replacing Stephen Colbert After the Final Episode of ‘The Late Show’? Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Final Days Will Include…

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