Stephen Colbert concluded his tenure on The Late Show with a reflective and celebratory finale featuring performances by Paul McCartney and a surprise appearance by Jack White on a Michigan public access station. The episode included a heartfelt Dolly Parton performance and the controversial use of the 'Peanuts' theme, leading to a licensing deal with the music catalog owner to avoid legal issues. Colbert also endorsed Jimmy Kimmel for the 2026 Emmys and received approval from Eminem for stage destruction during a community access special.