TV series
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003–, English, on HBO.
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Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
- Seasons
- 24
- Episodes
- 750
- Episode length
- 59 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S24 E33 “November 6, 2026”, 6 November 2026.
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Where to watch Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Latest episode
S24 E32: October 30, 2026: Sen. Ted Cruz, Kid Rock, James VandeHei
Aired 30 October 2026
Seasons 24
Season 1
2003 · 20 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 2
2004 · 23 episodes
Season 3
2005 · 23 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 4
2006 · 24 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 5
2007 · 24 episodes
Season 6
2008 · 27 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 7
2009 · 31 episodes · 7.1/10
Season 8
2010 · 25 episodes · 7.8/10
Season 9
2011 · 35 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 10
2012 · 35 episodes · 7.9/10
Season 11
2013 · 35 episodes · 8.2/10
Season 12
2014 · 35 episodes · 8.3/10
Season 13
2015 · 35 episodes · 8.3/10
Season 14
2016 · 38 episodes · 8.1/10
Season 15
2017 · 35 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 16
2018 · 35 episodes · 6.9/10
Season 17
2019 · 35 episodes · 7.9/10
Season 18
2020 · 35 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 19
2021 · 35 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 20
2022 · 35 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 21
2023 · 24 episodes
Season 22
2024 · 36 episodes · 3.6/10
Season 23
2025 · 35 episodes · 2.7/10
Season 24
2026 · 35 episodes · 5.4/10
Specials
2020 · 242 episodes
Cast & crew
- Bill MaherSelf - Host · 750 ep
- Andrew SullivanSelf · 30 ep
- Michael MooreSelf · 23 ep
- Paul BegalaSelf · 19 ep
- Arianna HuffingtonSelf · 18 ep
- David FrumSelf · 18 ep
- Michael SteeleSelf · 18 ep
- Michael Eric DysonSelf · 18 ep
- Matt WelchSelf · 18 ep
- Barney FrankSelf · 17 ep
- D.L. HughleySelf · 16 ep
- Salman RushdieSelf · 16 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 February 2003
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Talk Show
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Real Time with Bill Maher: quick answers
Is Real Time with Bill Maher worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 250 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Real Time with Bill Maher are there?
Real Time with Bill Maher has 24 seasons and 750 episodes, about 59 minutes each.
Is Real Time with Bill Maher finished?
No. The next episode, S24 E33 “November 6, 2026”, airs 6 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is Real Time with Bill Maher on?
Real Time with Bill Maher is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
Real Time with Bill Maher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Real Time with Bill Maher is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Real Time with Bill Maher?
If you liked Real Time with Bill Maher, try Comedy Central Presents, The Problem with Jon Stewart, The Jim Jefferies Show.