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Colbert's Final Week: Star-Studded Farewell
9 May
Summary
- Tom Hanks makes his 18th and final appearance on the show.
- Strike Force Five reunites for a special Monday episode.
- David Letterman returns for his second appearance since 2015.
The final week of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is set to feature a constellation of stars, culminating in the series finale on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Tom Hanks, a frequent guest over the show's 11-year run, will appear for the 18th and last time on Wednesday, May 13.
Other notable guests for the penultimate week include Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Pedro Pascal on Tuesday, May 12. Monday, May 11, marks a special reunion of "Strike Force Five" (Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver), a group that previously united for a podcast. David Letterman will also make a return appearance on Thursday, May 14.
The show, which launched on CBS in August 1993 with Letterman as host, saw Colbert take over in September 2015. Under his tenure, the program achieved a number-one position in late-night ratings and earned an Emmy. Billie Eilish is reportedly set to appear on the finale episode.
