when will stephen colbert return

Stephen Colbert returned with new episodes of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a summer hiatus. The show is currently airing its final season, as CBS announced the series will end in May 2026. While there have been some weeks recently without new episodes, including the week of October 6 to 10, reruns are currently airing, and fans can expect new episodes to continue until the show concludes next year.