Stephen Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Draws Most Weeknight Viewers of His Tenure The sudden cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has raised eyebrows in the industry, but a closer examination of the numbers reveals a more complex story about the changing landscape of late night television.
Colbert's swan song drew 6. 74 million viewers on its final episode, a significant number that eclipses the show's season average.
This viewer turnout was likely fueled by the star studded finale featuring Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and Tim Meadows, along with a closing performance by Paul McCartney.