Stephen Colbert’s time slot replacement debuts with less than half of Late Show’s average viewership

Not only was this audience significantly down on Colbert’s performance, it was also well behind the late night shows that are still on the air. NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon attracted 1.5 million viewers on Friday, while 1.6 million people watched Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC despite the episode being a rerun.

Trump reacts to Colbert's 'Late Show' end with violent dumpster diss

President Trump followed up his Stephen Colbert "Late Show" diss with a violent A.I. video throwing the former host in a dumpster.

Stephen Colbert Bids Farewell To 'The Late Show' – And Takes Some Swipes At Paramount

The longtime host ended his show on a largely joyful note.

Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show": "We were lucky enough to be here for the last 11 years"

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

Colbert’s Farewell Sets ‘Late Show’ Viewership Record

Thursday's series finale outpaced the show's 2026 quarterly average by more than 4 million viewers, capping a 33-year franchise.

Colbert uses 'Peanuts' music to try to get CBS sued on last 'Late Show'

Stephen Colbert tried to prank CBS during "The Late Show" finale by having his band play copyrighted "Peanuts" music, but CBS holds the license.

Stephen Colbert takes jab at CBS, Paramount with surprise TV return — 1 day after final ‘Late Show’ episode

Colbert was a guest host on last Friday’s episode of Michigan public access station, “Only in Monroe,” which is broadcast from Monroe, Michigan.

Colbert’s Replacement Brutally Mocked by John Oliver

John Oliver used an extended comic bit on Last Week Tonight to roast Stephen Colbert’s CBS replacement, Byron Allen. After the curtains closed on Colbert’s Late Show, his network replaced the host’s