How to Watch Late Show With Stephen Colbert Final Episodes Online

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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is coming to a close, ending with a final episode on May 21. The 33-year-old franchise’s last weeks will be stacked with A-list guests, including fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver on May 11. The show will host Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Pedro Pascal on May 12, followed by Tom Hanks on May 13, and The Late Show’s original host, David Letterman, on May 14.

At a Glance: How to Watch The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Online

CBS announced the cancellation of The Late Show in July as “a purely financial decision,” despite strong ratings. Many saw the show’s cancellation as a political move by Paramount, which owns CBS, to curry favor with President Donald Trump and the FCC. Trump was unhappy with Colbert’s comedic critiques, and Paramount needed his support to finalize a merger with Skydance. The FCC approved the merger about a week after CBS announced that it was not renewing The Late Show.

How to Watch The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Online

If you’re looking to watch The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s final few episodes but don’t have cable, you can stream the show online using any cable streaming service that carries CBS or Paramount+. Here’s a breakdown of the best ways to stream The Late Show:

DirecTV offers CBS livestreams in its MyNews, MySports, and all Signature packages. You get a five-day free trial to start, and pricing begins at $39.99 a month after the trial ends (although some plans come with an introductory discount).

Cord-cutters can also stream The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Paramount+, but you’ll need the Premium plan to watch new episodes right when they air. The plan is $13.99 a month, but you get a seven-day free trial to start.

Fubo is another one of our favorite live TV streaming services, and it carries CBS in all packages. Pricing starts at $55.99 a month, but you get a five-day free trial and an introductory discount on your first month.

Another streaming service that you can use to watch The Late Show is Hulu + Live TV, which carries CBS in its lineup of 100+ channels. This one costs $89.99 a month, but you get a three-day free trial before paying.

When Does The Late Show With Stephen Colbert End?

The final Late Show With Stephen Colbert episode will air on Thursday, May 21. Episodes air Monday through Friday at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT.