On her final show of Andrea Mitchell Reports after 17 years, Andrea Mitchell reflects on her time in the anchor chair. She is joined by Kristen Welker and many other friends and colleagues that have made the show possible over the years.

Andrea Mitchell, 78, previously revealed that she would end her run on 'Andrea Mitchell Reports' after the inauguration. Now, PEOPLE can confirm her final day at the desk

Mitchell, who announced her exit in October, will continue to serve as NBC News' Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent moving forward.

It’s the end of an era. After 17 years, Andrea Mitchell is leaving her post as anchor of her eponymous hour-long show, Andrea Mitchell Reports, after this week. Here’s what we know so far about Mitchell’s final stand as the face of the hour on the NBC News cable network.

Andrea Mitchell has set Friday as her last day in the MSNBC anchor chair after 17 years as the host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports.” Mitchell, 78, revealed in October that she would transition to a broader role at NBC News after the presidential inauguration but had not announced a specific date for that change.

The longtime journalist will move into her new role as Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for NBC News.

Andrea Mitchell anchored her final edition of MSNBC’s long-running Andrea Mitchell Reports, with staffers and colleagues past and present entering the studio to give her an ovation as she wrapped up the show.

Veteran journalist Andrea Mitchell signs off from her MSNBC show for the final time today, Friday, February 7, after 17 years at the network, and viewers are reacting to her exit from the anchor chair.

MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell shared a heartfelt goodbye to her viewers as she took the anchor's chair for the final time after 17 years leading her own daily show