Summary
Meet the Press is a weekly American television news/interview program airing on NBC.
Good for
- Background watch
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
Shows with
Cast
24 of 187 · most episodes first
Bill MonroeSelf - Host
Garrick UtleySelf - Host
Chris WallaceSelf - Host
Tim RussertSelf - Host
Roger MuddSelf - Host
Chuck ToddSelf, Self - Host
Kristen WelkerSelf - Host, Self - Panelist
Tom DaschleSelf
Bill Clinton
Arnold SchwarzeneggerSelf
Bill Cosby
Dick Cheney
Jim WebbSelf
Stephen Colbert
Alan Greenspan
Tavis Smiley
Mary MatalinSelf
Chris DoddSelf
L. Paul BremerSelf
Arlen SpecterSelf
Jane HarmanSelf
John EdwardsSelf
Ted Koppel
Facts
November 6, 1947 · January 4, 2026 · Still running
- First aired
- November 6, 1947
- Latest episode
- January 4, 2026
- Status
- Still running
- Length
- 80 seasons · 3242 episodes
- Age rating
- TV-G
- Genres
- News, Talk
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States, India
- Available in
- 1 country
Tropes
Long Runner, Empty Chair Memorial
Q&A
5 questions, like "Where can I stream Meet the Press?"
Questions about Meet the Press
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Meet the Press worth watching?
41
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.4).
How long does it take to watch Meet the Press?
2864 h
About 2864 hours: 3242 episodes in 80 seasons of about 53 minutes each since 1947, and it's still in production.
Can I half-watch Meet the Press?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Is Meet the Press plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.

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