Documenting the historic 11-year tenure (2015–May 2026) of Stephen Colbert at the Ed Sullivan Theater, culminating in the Emmy victory for Outstanding Variety Series.
After 11 historic years of broadcast stewardship at the Ed Sullivan Theater, Stephen Colbert concluded his iconic run in May 2026. The Television Academy bestowed the crown jewel award: Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series, securing Colbert's enduring legacy in late-night television history.
| Category Metric | Recorded Value |
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| Broadcast Calendar | Sep 2025 – May 2026 |
| Late Night Ranking | #1 Most-Watched Late-Night |
| Emmy Nominations | 4 Nominations (Series, Writing, Directing) |
| Emmy Result | WINNER: Outstanding Variety |
| Captured Impressions | 39,743 verified views |
| Season | Years | Broadcast Milestone | Emmy Result | Audience / Cultural Note | Action |
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Reporting based on @nytimes on X: “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” won the Emmy for outstanding variety series after ending its 11-year-run in May. (Captured telemetry: 39,743 impressions, 269 reposts, 39 likes, 19 replies).
Timeline data compiles historical broadcast marks from the premiere on September 8, 2015, through the May 2026 broadcast conclusion and 2026 Primetime Emmy ceremony.