Instagram/Stephen Colbert & Barack TV Fans of Stephen Colbert, get ready for the end of an era. Here's when the final episode of The Late Show airs and how to watch the farewell. May 13, 2026 AceShowbiz - Fans of Stephen Colbert are gearing up to witness the conclusion of one of late-night television's most iconic programs. After more than a decade hosting The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS, the series is set to end, marking the closure of a significant chapter in the franchise that began with David Letterman in 1993.