Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher is an American television talk show that airs weekly on HBO, hosted by comedian and political satirist Bill Maher. Much like his previous series Politically Incorrect on Comedy Central and later on ABC, Real Time features a panel of guests who discuss current events in politics and the media. Unlike the previous show, guests are usually better versed in the subject matter; more experts such as journalists, professors, and politicians participate in the panel, and fewer actors and celebrities are included.
| Real Time with Bill Maher | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Bill Maher |
| Written by | Bill Maher Scott Carter (writer, producer) Adam Felber |
| Presented by | Bill Maher |
| Theme music composer | Green Day Billie Joe Armstrong |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 22 |
| No. of episodes | 645 (as of December 15, 2023) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Scott Carter (writer, producer) |
| Production locations | Television City, Fairfax District, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | Bill Maher Productions (2008–present) (season 6-present) Brad Grey Television Home Box Office |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | February 21, 2003 – present |
| Related | |
| Politically Incorrect | |
Real Time is a weekly hour-long program with a studio audience, and is broadcast from Studio 33 at Television City in Los Angeles. Prior to Season 20, the program aired on Friday nights at 10:00 pm ET, however, it now pre-recorded at 7:00 pm ET. In addition, a 10–15-minute "Overtime" segment quickly follows the show on YouTube live stream, which answers questions posted by viewers through HBO's online website for the show.
In September 2021, HBO announced that the show had been renewed for two additional seasons, keeping the show on the air through 2024. The show's 21st season premiered on January 20, 2023. From February 3, 2023, the post-show Overtime segment was added to CNN Tonight programming. The show's 22nd season premiered on January 19, 2024.