Adam Sandler, Anderson Cooper, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver and Andy Cohen were among those who made surprise appearances on Monday's episode after CBS announced that the late-night show would be ending in May 2026.

Stephen Colbert gained a little help from his friends and late-night rivals on Monday, his first night back on-air since announcing that CBS is ending the legendary show.

From its 1993 inception with host David Letterman through its most recent decade under Stephen Colbert, CBS' The Late Show has hosted a who's who of musicians, both on the couch for interviews and on the stage for performances.