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Real Time with Bill Maher

2003·Show
740Episodes in24Seasons·TV-MA
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic437.2
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IMDb7.2Metacritic437.2
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Real Time with Bill Maher fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

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About

Still in it for the likes

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.
Late-Night Political SatireWitty MonologueCultural CommentaryInterview-Based ComedyLiberal PerspectiveCurrent Events AnalysisSharp WitPop Culture CritiqueHost-Driven FormatIntellectual Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Hal Grant
Written by:
David Feldman, Jonathan Schmock, Ross Abrash
Produced by:
Dean E. Johnsen, Matt Wood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Real Time with Bill Maher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Real Time with Bill Maher legally?

HBO MaxPhiloYouTube TVSpectrum On Demand

Real Time with Bill Maher is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, Spectrum On Demand, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Real Time with Bill Maher worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Real Time with Bill Maher rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does Real Time with Bill Maher have?

24 seasons

It has 24 seasons with 740 episodes of about 60 minutes each and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on Real Time with Bill Maher?

Critics43
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Real Time with Bill Maher higher (72) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Real Time with Bill Maher air?

It started in 2003 and is still in production.

What language is Real Time with Bill Maher in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Real Time with Bill Maher?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Real Time with Bill Maher in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Real Time with Bill Maher use?

HypocriteOdd FriendshipGuest HostBait-and-Switch ComparisonSarcasm ModeDoes This Remind You of Anything?Obituary MontageHollywood AtheistThe DriverStop Being StereotypicalGirl-on-Girl is HotDouble Standard: Rape, Female on Maleand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Real Time with Bill Maher, including Hypocrite, Odd Friendship, Guest Host.