Tonight, television history is made — and unmade. Stephen Colbert hosts the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on May 21, 2026, bringing the curtain down on one of the most dominant runs in late-night television history. After 11 seasons and a staggering 1,801 episodes, Colbert says goodbye to the Ed Sullivan Theater and to the millions of viewers who made him the most-watched late-night host in America for nine consecutive years.

Eleven Years, One Unforgettable Voice

When Stephen Colbert took over the Late Show desk from David Letterman in September 2015, few predicted just how completely he would redefine the format. Armed with sharp political wit, genuine intellectual curiosity, and a gift for moving between comedy and sincerity in a single breath, Colbert turned the Late Show into something far more than entertainment — it became a nightly ritual for Americans processing a turbulent decade. He interviewed presidents and rock stars, cried on air and made the country laugh through crisis, and built a loyal audience that never wavered.

A Week of Farewells

The send-off has been nothing short of spectacular. On May 19, Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, and David Byrne joined Colbert on stage. On May 20, Bruce Springsteen served as the musical guest for an unforgettable penultimate night. CBS has kept tonight’s full guest list tightly under wraps — the network wants the finale to be a genuine surprise — but the anticipation is enormous. Whatever happens at 11:35, it will be must-watch television.

What Comes After

With Colbert’s departure, CBS is shelving the Late Show format entirely. Starting May 22, the 11:35 PM slot will go to Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group with Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen. It marks the end of an era not just for one show but for the entire institution of CBS late night as it has existed for decades. The episode airs live tonight on CBS and streams on Paramount+.

Tune in tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on CBS — or stream it live on Paramount+ — to witness the final chapter of one of television’s great runs. Thank you, Stephen.

One of television’s most gripping medical dramas is back in the skies. SkyMed Season 4 officially premieres today, May 21, 2026, on Paramount+ — and with a fresh roster of rookies, a secrets-laden new pilot, and the highest emotional stakes yet, this season promises to be the most intense chapter in the series so far.

A New Team Shakes Up the Crew House

The eight-episode fourth season picks up in the wake of Season 3’s accidents, fractured relationships, and major staffing upheaval. Veteran Chief Pilot Wheezer (Aaron Ashmore) and Chief Flight Nurse Hayley (Natasha Calis) are tasked with integrating a wave of eager but untested rookies into the team — and chaos follows. With emotions overriding protocol and leaders losing their grip, the once-tight crew must rediscover what it means to trust each other at 30,000 feet.

Fresh Faces and Familiar Hearts

The season introduces a compelling set of new characters alongside the returning ensemble. Lauren Lee Smith (Frankie Drake Mysteries) joins as Captain Riley, a commanding new pilot who shares a complicated history with Wheezer. Also new to the crew house: Shawn Ahmed (Coroner) as the cocky Flight Nurse Zay Patel, Leishe Meyboom (Locke & Key) as spirited rookie Piper Adler, Alexander Eling (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy) as charming First Officer Wyatt Ellis, and Cecilia Lee (Fear Street: Prom Queen) as the ambitious pilot Maya Chang. Returning series regulars Morgan Holmstrom, Mercedes Morris, and Sydney Kuhne are also back to anchor the drama.

Why SkyMed Keeps Soaring

Set against the breathtaking and unforgiving landscape of northern Manitoba, SkyMed has always balanced pulse-pounding medical emergencies with deeply human storytelling. Season 4 leans even further into that balance: rookies push limits, professional lines blur, and the sky becomes a space where every flight could change everything. For fans of ensemble medical dramas with genuine emotional weight, this is must-watch television.

All eight episodes of SkyMed Season 4 are available to stream now exclusively on Paramount+.

Today, May 20, 2026, Apple TV+ launches its most buzzed-about new series of the year: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. Starring Emmy Award winner Tatiana Maslany — best known for the genre-defining Orphan Black and Marvel’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law — this dark comedy thriller has already drawn raves from early critics who call it “twisty,” “addictive,” and Apple TV+’s next big hit.

What Is Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed About?

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed follows Paula, a newly divorced mother played by Maslany, who becomes convinced she witnessed a crime — and falls headfirst down a rabbit hole of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. Yes, you read that right.

While simultaneously fighting through a brutal custody battle and a full-blown identity crisis, Paula launches her own amateur investigation. What begins as one woman’s attempt to make sense of what she saw quickly spirals into a vast and dangerous conspiracy — one that may also hold the keys to rebuilding her fractured family and sense of self.

The premise sounds wild, and it is — but in the best possible way. The series balances genuine suspense with sharp, dark humor, grounding its bonkers plot in the deeply relatable mess of a woman trying to hold her life together while the world falls apart around her.

Cast

Tatiana Maslany leads a remarkable ensemble. Jake Johnson co-stars alongside her, bringing his signature charisma to the mix. The supporting cast is equally impressive: Murray Bartlett (The Last of Us, The White Lotus), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Jon Michael Hill (Elementary), and Dolly De Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Nine Perfect Strangers) round out the cast.

Every name on that list brings serious dramatic and comedic range — and early reviews suggest the ensemble fizzes with energy from the very first episode.

Why You Should Watch

Maslany is one of the most versatile and underrated performers on television. In Orphan Black, she played over a dozen distinct characters with such precision that it still seems impossible. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed gives her a single character to inhabit — but Paula is a character rich enough to sustain a whole universe, and Maslany tears into her with full force.

The show arrives as a half-hour series running 10 episodes in total. Apple TV+ drops the first two episodes today, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday through July 15, 2026.

If you’re looking for your next obsession, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is exactly that.