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With less than three weeks to go Late ShowIn the final episode of the series, Barack Obama joins Stephen Colbert for the former president’s first-ever television interview from the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Special episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert It airs May 5 at 11:35 PM PT/ET on CBS, which can be streamed on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV.
Late Show It will also stream on Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime). While Paramount+ Essential subscribers won’t be able to watch the episode live, they will will Be able to access it on demand the next day.
Quick overview: How to watch Barack Obama The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- when: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:35 PM PT/ET
- channel: CBS
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Paramount + Premium, Hulu + Live TV
Where to watch Barack Obama on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert connected
Stephen Colbert’s May 5 interview with Obama airs May 5, at 11:35 PM PT/ET. since The Late Show with Stephen Colbert It airs on CBS, and can also be streamed live on any streaming TV service that carries the network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can also stream the event live. Since Paramount+ Essential subscribers have next-day access to CBS, they will be able to stream the episode on May 6.
Learn more about each option (and their free trials) below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
CBS is included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, meaning new subscribers can watch Tuesday’s debate at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $55.99 per month ($45.99 for the first month)
Watch CBS by subscribing to Fubo, which offers a free five-day trial to new subscribers.
After the trial period, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 per month after that.
Paramount+
Seven-day free trial; Packages from $7.99 per month
While Paramount+ packages start at $8.99 per month (or $89.99 per year) for the basic ad-supported plan, for streaming CBS shows (e.g. Late Show), subscribers need Paramount+ Premium for $13.99 per month (or $139.99 per year).
Related to: The best Paramount+ deals and free trial hacks
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; Packages start at $89.99 per month
Watch CBS for free with a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV. The packages come bundled with subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
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