The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
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May 21, 2026
Bryan Cranston, Jon Stewart, Andy Cohen, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, and Louis Cato
Jon Stewart joins the Late Show finale by delivering a mock-hostile introduction and helping Stephen Colbert confront a space-time rift supposedly caused by the show’s cancellation. He offers a heartfelt declaration of love before returning to prepare for his own program.
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May 19, 2026
Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, and David Byrne
Steven Spielberg promotes Disclosure Day, explaining how the alien story uses wonder and empathy to confront fear of the unknown. He also volunteers to serve as humanity’s ambassador to extraterrestrials, arguing that curiosity and communication should guide a first encounter.
May 18, 2026
The Worst of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert"
May 14, 2026
David Letterman and the Strokes
David Letterman reflects on The Late Show’s connection to his mother and defends Stephen Colbert’s voice after the program’s cancellation. He also revisits a signature rooftop stunt, joining Colbert to throw CBS property from the Ed Sullivan Theater.
