Stephen Colbert opened "The Late Show" one last time from New York's famed Ed Sullivan Theater on May 21. See what he said in his monologue.

Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.

Stephen Colbert delivered his final “Late Show” monologue, sticking to business as usual as his famous friends vied to be his last guest.

The long-running CBS late night franchise came to an end with what the host called a "normal" broadcast, but the surreal, Easter egg-filled program was stuffed with bold-faced names, with one key exception.

Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" has taken over the time slot vacated by "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' was on the air from September 2015 to May 2026

The host and his colleagues were joined by such luminaries as Anderson Cooper, Gayle King, Katie Couric, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Hamill, Tiffany Haddish, Drew Barrymore and the CBS host's final guest,

This image released by CBS shows host Stephen Colbert on the set of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in New York on May 18, 2026. (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via AP) Stephen Colbert attends The Hollywood Reporter’s The Most Powerful People in New York Media issue celebration at Daniel on Thursday,

Stephen Colbert is officially signing off and ending his 11-year run on "The Late Show." Follow along for live updates from the show's series finale.

The last steward of "The Late Show" wrapped up 33 years at the Ed Sullivan Theater with a finale structured like a regular episode, until the outside world broke through and shut down the Joy Machine.

Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie McGee Colbert share recipes from their new cookbook, 'Does This Taste Funny?'

Colbert was the guest host of 'Only in Monroe,' in Monroe, Michigan, Friday with guests Jack White and Jeff Daniels. He had previously hosted the show in 2015 before taking over 'The Late Show.'