Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

Still in it for the likes

On HBO

2003–24 seasons745 episodes6.0 / 10

A long-running topical talk show built on irreverent debate and comedic sparring over current events, sustained by a reliable weekly format and a host's consistent point of view.

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.

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  • Is Real Time with Bill Maher violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is Real Time with Bill Maher sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.

  • Does Real Time with Bill Maher leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

  • Is Real Time with Bill Maher scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is Real Time with Bill Maher easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity96

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise80

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love32

How much audiences actually like it

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