Colbert's Final Episode: Late-Night Hosts Unite

Stephen Colbert's last episode of "The Late Show" is scheduled for May 21, 2023. In a special reunion episode, Colbert will host fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver, marking the end of an era after 11 years.

This reunion is part of a limited-run podcast called "Strike Force Five," which began during the 2023 Hollywood strikes, where the five hosts met weekly to discuss the challenges of being unemployed. The new episode will be available on May 13, 2023, and proceeds will benefit World Central Kitchen, an organization providing meals during humanitarian crises.

Colbert's departure is notable as there is no clear successor, and it follows the exits of other late-night giants like David Letterman and Conan O'Brien. The reunion will also feature discussions about the current state of late-night television and cultural commentary, including Colbert's remarks on a new golden statue of Donald Trump.