For one final night, the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater will light up for the last-ever episode of — officially closing the curtain on a franchise that began back in 1993 with. Fans across the country are already emotional as CBS prepares to replace the historic 11:35 slot following the show’s cancellation earlier this year.

For one last night, the Ed Sullivan Theater will host an episode of the iconic Late Show franchise. It’s not just the final installment of Stephen Colbert’s iteration of the late-night talk show, but it’s the end of an era. Tonight’s broadcast will be the final episode of the historic Late Night franchise, which originally debuted in 1993 with host David Letterman, after CBS canceled the show back in July.

Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen will air in the 11:35 p.m. slot, beginning on Friday, May 22. The Jon Kelley-hosted comedy game show Funny You Should Ask will follow, airing back-to-back episodes from 12:36-1:36 a.m. ET.

The final two weeks of The Late Show have been filled with high-profile guests, with Bruce Springsteen stopping by to perform on the penultimate episode and Colbert’s fellow late-night hosts — Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver, aka Strike Force Five — dropping by to bid farewell to their friend.

How can you watch Stephen Colbert’s finale episode of The Late Show? When will the episode be on Paramount+? Here’s everything you need to know.

What Time Does The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Finale Start?

Colbert’s final episode begins at 11:35 p.m. ET and will go beyond the show’s usual hour-long runtime.

How To Watch Stephen Colbert’s Final Show Live:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the final episode of The Late Show on CBS or the CBS website/app.

You can also watch CBS live with an active subscription to Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, or Sling TV.

When Will Stephen Colbert’s Final Episode of The Late Show Be on Paramount+?

You can watch the final episode of The Late Show live with an active subscription to Paramount+ Premium ($13.99/month). You can also add Paramount+ to your Amazon or Hulu accounts for an additional $13.99/month.

The episode will be available for next-day streaming for Paramount+ Essential subscribers ($8.99/month) on Friday, May 22.

Does Paramount+ Offer a Free Trial?

You can currently sample Paramount+ Premium with a seven-day free trial on Amazon.

The final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS.

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