- Stephen Colbert made a surprise return to TV, hosting Only in Monroe in Michigan just one day after the finale of his long-running CBS talk show, The Late Show.
- Colbert's appearance fulfilled a joke he made during his final monologue, where he quipped that his next television appearance might be back on the Monroe public access station.
- The special Only in Monroe episode featured celebrity guests including musician Jack White, who served as musical director, and actor Jeff Daniels, who prepared a unique sandwich for Colbert.
- Other notable appearances included Steve Buscemi in a local pizza commercial and a phone-in cameo from rapper Eminem, who had previously appeared in a viral skit during Colbert's 2015 Only in Monroe episode.
- The Late Show With Stephen Colbert concluded its 11-year run with its most-watched weeknight episode, attracting 6.74 million viewers, and featured Paul McCartney as its final guest.
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