Washington DC, May 22 -- Stephen Colbert closed the final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' with a star-filled goodbye.

The last episode aired on Thursday, May 21, and featured several surprise appearances from Colbert's celebrity friends, PEOPLE said. The host began the show with his usual funny take on the day's news before Bryan Cranston interrupted his opening monologue.

Bryan Cranston interrupted Colbert's opening monologue and asked to be part of the show. Colbert jokingly told him that the guest list was already full. Cranston then walked out of the theatre and threw his Late Show hat into the crowd.

Paul Rudd also appeared on the show and brought Colbert a retirement gift -- six bananas. Tim Meadows was also seen ...