The Colbert Report' celebrated its 20th anniversary on Oct. 17, 2025. Revisit five of Stephen Colbert's most iconic moments on the Comedy Central series, from his presidential run to coining 'truthiness' and 'Wikilobbying.

The comedian recalled the moment he learned he was a model's "hall pass" during an episode of "Strike Force Five Returns to Celebrate Stephen Colbert."

In what may be the last hurrah for New York’s nearly century-old Ed Sullivan Theater, the final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” didn’t feature the most uproarious jokes. Or the most biting political takedowns.

Stephen Colbert’s cancellation was political. But the brilliance of his shows also belonged to the writers, producers, and staff.

Colbert was joined by famous friends, fellow hosts and special guests like Paul McCartney for the finale of “The Late Show.”

On May 21, 2026, ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ airs its final episode after an 11-year run. The finale also marks the end of the ‘Late Show’ franchise on CBS after 33 years. Take a look at the life and

Stephen Colbert returned to TV just one day after his CBS finale with a surprise appearance on a Michigan public access show.