The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Daily TV popularity · Oct 30, 2026
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is a late-night television talk show hosted by comedian Stephen Colbert. It airs on CBS and incorporates a mix of celebrity interviews, humorous monologues, and musical performances. The show continues the tradition of the Late Show franchise and is taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. With a focus on current events and satire, particularly in politics, it offers a comedic take on the day's news and cultural moments.
StatusEnded
First airedSep 8, 2015
Last airedMay 21, 2026
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Season
Avg Score
1
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
9.1
#100+
2
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
1.1
#100+
3
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
1.1
#100+
4
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
1.0
#100+
5
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
1.0
#100+
6
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
0.9
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7
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
1.2
#100+
8
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
0.9
#100+
9
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
0.9
#100+
10
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
1.1
#100+
11
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
3.5
#100+
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Top Cast
By Attention Score on October 30, 2026
1
Patrick Stewart
Self - Guest
1108
2
Ian McKellen
Self - Guest
149
3
Matthew Perry
Self - Guest
75.2
4
William Shatner
Self - Guest
65.1
5
Michael Douglas
Self - Guest
53.1
6
Romesh Ranganathan
Self - Comedian
45.4
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