Stephen Colbert's final episode of "The Late Show" drew a large audience, with reports suggesting it was the most-watched weeknight episode of his tenure, attracting around 6.7 million viewers. The finale appears to have set a record for the show, with some outlets reporting a slightly higher viewership of 6.74 million. The episode's conclusion also marked a significant drop in viewership for the time slot, with the subsequent debut of a new program drawing under 1 million viewers.