The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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
Streaming
Daily Popularity History
Daily Attention Score for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Rankings
Daily Attention Score rankings for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Time on top
How much of the past 365 days The Late Show with Stephen Colbert spent at the top of TV
Days in Top 10
1
#204 of 242 shows to reach the top 10
<1% of the past 365 days
Audience Signals
Public engagement with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on August 31, 2026
Today's Most Popular TV Shows
By Attention Score on August 31, 2026
#1017
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Top Cast
By Attention Score on August 31, 2026
1
Dolly Parton
Self - Guest
228
2
Novak Djokovic
Self
42.4
3
Hayden Panettiere
Self - Guest
40.8
4
Tim Cook
Self
37.5
5
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
30.3
6
Zendaya
Self - Guest
26.9
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