What shows will fill CBS's late night schedule after Stephen Colbert?

Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" and AMG's comedy game show "Funny You Should Ask" will air in CBS's late night hours.

When will "Comics Unleashed" and "Funny You Should Ask" begin airing on CBS?

These shows will begin airing back-to-back half-hour episodes starting May 22.

Why is CBS changing its late night programming format?

The change is aimed at making CBS profitable in late night as the format faces financial challenges and explores new programming models.

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CBS Axes Late Night as Colbert Departs

6 Apr

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Summary

CBS will not produce late night shows after Colbert's exit.
Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask will fill late night slots.
This programming change aims to improve CBS's late night profitability.

CBS is pivoting its late night strategy, ceasing in-house production after Stephen Colbert's final show in May. The 11:35 p.m. ET/PT slot, previously held by "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," will be filled by Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed." This programming arrangement, a time buy for the 2026-2027 season, aims to address financial challenges and boost profitability in the late night segment.

Starting May 22, "Comics Unleashed" will broadcast back-to-back half-hour episodes Monday through Friday. Additionally, Allen Media Group's comedy game show "Funny You Should Ask," hosted by Jon Kelley, will also join the lineup with similar back-to-back half-hour episodes from 12:37-1:37 a.m. ET/PT. Both shows have a history of airing in syndication on CBS-owned stations.

Stephen Colbert's final episode airs May 21. His tenure marked the end of a franchise that began with David Letterman in 1993. While executives cite financial reasons for the programming change, the decision comes after Colbert's critical remarks regarding a settlement involving President Donald Trump.

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