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The Rachel Maddow Show

2008 – nowShow19 seasons3750 episodesTV-PG

58

DecentGoodWatch score

A campy, nostalgic news series about politics and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

19 seasons · 3750 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 6.4

Story

The Rachel Maddow Show is a daily news and opinion television program that airs on MSNBC, running in the 9:00 pm ET timeslot. It is hosted by Rachel Maddow, who gained popularity with her frequent appearances as a liberal pundit on various MSNBC programs. It is based on her former radio show of the same name. The show debuted on September 8, 2008.

Feels like

Late-Night Political Satire
Sharp Wit & Monologue
Liberal Media Perspective
News Commentary
Celebrity Interviews
Pop Culture Analysis
Sarcastic Humor
Current Events Digest
Charismatic Host Performance
Intellectual Comedy

Facts

September 8, 2008 · October 19, 2026 · Still running

First aired: September 8, 2008
Latest episode: October 19, 2026
Status: Still running
Length: 19 seasons · 3750 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Content: Strong Language
Genres: News, Talk
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Rachel Maddow Show worth watching?"

Questions about The Rachel Maddow Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Rachel Maddow Show worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6).

Is The Rachel Maddow Show okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Rachel Maddow Show plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will The Rachel Maddow Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).