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Season 1 – Real Time With Bill Maher

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Acerbic comic Bill Maher welcomes a panel of three guests from diverse parts of the political spectrum for a lively discussion of current events. Also usually included as part of the show are a comedic monologue and an interview with a newsmaker or political figure.

Critics Reviews

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Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune 03/13/2020
You've got to admire his incisiveness, his ability and willingness to mix it up, to embrace unorthodoxy and, above all else, to make the late-night comedy format include some discussion of ideas rather than merely projects. Go to Full Review Nancy Franklin The New Yorker 03/13/2020
He's a jerk of the old school, full of unexamined anxiety and arrogance, with a habit of using sexual stereotypes from half a century ago both to put down and to compliment people. Go to Full Review Heather Havrilesky Salon.com 07/12/2019
By replacing the endless blathering and debate-club oversimplification of "Politically Incorrect" with fewer, more informed guests and faster, more satisfying features, Maher's show has the potential to mature into an enjoyable late-night attraction. Go to Full Review Terry Sawyer PopMatters 03/13/2020
It is a provocative, dead-on, and hilarious political roundtable. Go to Full Review Will Wade Common Sense Media 06/11/2018
So quick-witted that even sharp viewers may have trouble keeping up with all the references to pop culture, political infighting, and the latest juicy scandals, but those who can follow along will enjoy the ride. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Ed M @RT80499164 10/05/2021 Funny and smart. Sometimes it gets too serious but it's always interesting. See more Read all reviews
Real Time With Bill Maher — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Bill Maher

Host

Bill Maher

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 21, 2003 Larry Miller; Ann Coulter; Michael Eric Dyson Host Bill Maher mixes news and comedy for a unique perspective on current events. Guests: comic-actor Larry Miller, columnist Ann Coulter and author-educator Michael Eric Dyson. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 28, 2003 Monica Crowley; Larry Miller; Ted Rall; Eric Idle Author Monica Crowley; comic-actor Larry Miller; political cartoonist Ted Rall; Eric Idle ("Monty Python") performs. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 7, 2003 Michael Graham; D.L. Hughley; Ted Rall; Marijuanalogues Radio talk-show host Michael Graham; comedian D.L. Hughley; political cartoonist Ted Rall; performance by Marijuanalogues. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 14, 2003 Monica Crowley; Arianna Huffington; Dennis Miller Author Monica Crowley; author Arianna Huffington; comedian Dennis Miller. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 21, 2003 Larry Miller; Connie Rice; Tim Robbins; Jerry Minor Actor/comic Larry Miller; activist Connie Rice; actor Tim Robbins; comic Jerry Minor. Host: Bill Maher. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 28, 2003 Michael Moore; Janeane Garofalo; Michael Graham; Larry Miller; Bob Odenkirk Director Michael Moore; actress Janeane Garofalo; radio-show host Michael Graham; actor Larry Miller; comic Bob Odenkirk. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 4, 2003 Michael Graham; Arianna Huffington; Jeff Ross Radio talk-show host Michael Graham; author Arianna Huffington; comedian Jeff Ross performs. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 11, 2003 Michael Eric Dyson; Arianna Huffington; Jerry Minor Author Michael Eric Dyson; author Arianna Huffington; comedian Jerry Minor performs. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 18, 2003 Ann Coulter; Michael Eric Dyson; Dennis Miller; Earthquake; Fareed Zakaria Authors Ann Coulter and Michael Eric Dyson; comics Dennis Miller and Earthquake; journalist Fareed Zakaria. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 25, 2003 Clive Barker; Ann Coulter; D.L. Hughley; Naked Trucker Authors Clive Barker and Ann Coulter; actor/comic D.L. Hughley; comic Naked Trucker performs. Host: Bill Maher. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 25, 2003 Bay Buchanan; Aaron McGruder Conservative activist Bay Buchanan; comic strip artist Aaron McGruder. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 1, 2003 Alec Baldwin; Christopher Hitchens; Tara Setmayer Actor Alec Baldwin, journalist Christopher Hitchens, social policy expert Tara Setmayer. Host: Bill Mayer. Details Episode 13 Aired Aug 8, 2003 Gray Davis; Donna Brazile; David Dreier; Janeane Garofalo Gov. Gray Davis (D-Calif.); political campaign manager Donna Brazile; Rep. David Dreier (R-Calif.); comic Janeane Garofalo. Details Episode 14 Aired Aug 15, 2003 Ann Coulter; Arianna Huffington; Orlando Jones Author Ann Coulter; California gubernatorial candidate Arianna Huffington (Ind); actor Orlando Jones. Details Episode 15 Aired Aug 22, 2003 James Woolsey; Bob Barr; Willie Brown; Margaret Cho James Woolsey, former director of the CIA; former Rep. Bob Barr (R-Ga.); San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown; comic Margaret Cho. Details Episode 16 Aired Aug 29, 2003 Joseph Biden; Tom McClintock; Bay Buchanan; Dennis Miller; Larry Miller Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.); state Sen. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.); conservative activist Bay Buchanan; comic Dennis Miller; comic Larry Miller. Details Episode 17 Aired Sep 5, 2003 Wesley Clark; Wolf Blitzer; D.L. Hughley; Bill Kristol Gen. Wesley Clark; CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer; actor/comic D.L. Hughley; political commentator Bill Kristol. Details Episode 18 Aired Sep 12, 2003 Terry McAuliffe; Liz Phair; Betsy Hart; Paul Krugman; Jesse Ventura Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe; musician Liz Phair; journalist Betsy Hart; journalist Paul Krugman; former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura. Details Episode 19 Aired Sep 19, 2003 Darrell Issa; Christie Whitman; Dana Carvey; Tim Robbins; Heather Wilson Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.); former EPA head Christie Whitman; actor Dana Carvey; actor Tim Robbins; Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M.). Details Episode 20 Aired Sep 26, 2003 Darrell Issa; John Hansen; John Mellencamp; Charles Barkley; Aaron McGruder; Michael Moore Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.); Secretary John Hansen, National Farmers Union; musician John Mellencamp; former pro basketball player Charles Barkley; cartoonist Aaron McGruder; filmmaker Michael Moore. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Bill Maher
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Talk Show, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 21, 2003