You can watch Stephen Colbert live on traditional broadcast TV or through several live TV streaming services that carry CBS in your area. Full episodes are also available on-demand the next day via Paramount+ and some other platforms.
Watch on cable or antenna
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” airs weeknights on CBS, typically at 11:35 p.m. in most U.S. time zones (check your local listings to confirm the exact time where you live). If you have cable, satellite, or a TV with an over-the-air antenna that receives CBS, you can tune in live on your CBS station at that time.
Watch live via streaming
Several live TV streaming services include CBS in their channel lineups so you can watch the show as it airs. Common options that carry CBS in many markets include:
- YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo, which stream CBS live if it is available in your region.
- DIRECTV via internet and some Paramount+ plans with local CBS, depending on your location and subscription tier.
Watch next-day on demand
If watching live is not essential, you can stream full episodes on-demand the day after they air. Paramount+ offers on-demand streaming of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” alongside other CBS content, with different subscription tiers. Some clips and segments are also posted to the show’s page on CBS and other platforms if you only want highlights rather than the full broadcast.