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Season 23 – 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.
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Bill Brioux Brioux.tv Jun 24
The show throws just enough surprises, including booking prime minister candidate Chrystia Freeland — a Maher guest back in the old Politically Incorrect days – to keep viewers on both sides of the border keen. Go to Full Review
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Christopher K. @Christopher654 Nov 2 Very current with guests See more Primo 1 @Matou Aug 17 Bill appears to spend the entirety of his show attempting to convince the audience that he is not right-leaning. He portrays himself as an everyday common-sense person. However, his actions and statements suggest otherwise. When you examine the guests’ lists, listen to the debates, and consider his final conclusions, it becomes evident that Bill has shifted, or as he describes it, moving to the “center”. He consistently brings up the same overblown issues of AON/Fox news. Keeps reminding and convincing the public that his dinner with the Donald was the right thing to do. And don’t get me started with his phony reverence for free speech. See more Jarred D Feb 15 He absolutely refuses to utter the word "Elon" or address any of the dismantling of the US Govt. that is taking hand at the directive of Elon. Bill has been a full blown conservative (minus god and weed) for years now, but he has made it painfully obvious that he is just a cog of the conservative media. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 17, 2025 Rick Caruso; Larry Wilmore; Erin Perrine A one-on-one interview with Rick Caruso, Los Angeles civic leader; this week's panel discussion includes Larry Wilmore, producer, actor, comedian and writer; Erin Perrine, former Trump campaign communications director. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 24, 2025 Jesse Eisenberg, Rep. Ro Khanna, Stephen A. Smith A one-on-one interview with Jesse Eisenberg, award-winning actor and filmmaker who wrote, directed and co-starred in the comedy-drama film, "A Real Pain"; the panel discussion includes Rep. Ro Khanna and more. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 31, 2025 Peggy Noonan; Max Brooks; Dan Jones An interview with Peggy Noonan, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist at "The Wall Street Journal," former special assistant and speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan, and author of "A Certain Idea of America: Selected Writings." Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 7, 2025 Chris Hayes, Rep. Byron Donalds, Tara Palmeri Bill Maher interviews Chris Hayes, host of MSNBC's "All In with Chris Hayes"; Byron Donalds, Republican congressman from Florida's 19th District; and Tara Palmeri, Puck senior political correspondent. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 14, 2025 Kid Rock, Tim Ryan, Pamela Paul Kid Rock, Tim Ryan and Pamela Paul. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 28, 2025 Chrystia Freeland, Rahm Emanuel, Fareed Zakaria Featuring guests Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Rahm Emanuel, and Fareed Zakaria. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 7, 2025 David Sedaris, Jon Tester, Alyssa Farah Griffin Bill Maher is joined by best-selling author and humorist David Sedaris, former Democratic senator Jon Tester and Alyssa Farah Griffin, former White House communications director under President Trump and co-host of ABC's "The View." Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 14, 2025 Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sam Stein, Batya Ungar-Sargon The guests are Governor Josh Shapiro, Sam Stein and Batya Ungar-Sargon. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 21, 2025 Dana Carvey, Ezra Klein, Andrew Sullivan Interviewing David Spade and Dana Carvey; panel discussion includes Ezra Klein and Andrew Sullivan. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 28, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom, John McWhorter, Rikki Schlott An interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic governor of California and host of the new podcast "This is Gavin Newsom." Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 11, 2025 Steve Bannon, Piers Morgan and Josh Rogin. One-on-one interview with Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist and host of the podcast Bannon's War Room; panel discussion includes Piers Morgan. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 18, 2025 Douglas Murray, Matt Welch, Sen. Tina Smith Acerbic comic Bill Maher welcomes a panel of guests from diverse parts of the political spectrum for a lively discussion of current events, as well as offering his own perspective on contemporary issues. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 25, 2025 Al Gore, Sen. Adam Schiff, Bret Stephens Bill is joined by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and Bret Stephens, a columnist at The New York Times. Details Episode 14 Aired May 2, 2025 Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Kara Swisher, Kevin McCarthy Guests include comedians Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, journalist Kara Swisher, and politician Kevin McCarthy. Details Episode 15 Aired May 9, 2025 David Hogg, Donna Brazile, Rep. Mike Lawler A one-on-one interview with David Hogg, vice chair of the Democratic National Committee and co-founder of the Leaders We Deserve PAC; the panel discussion includes Donna Brazile and Rep. Mike Lawler. Details Episode 16 Aired May 16, 2025 Stanley A. McChrystal, Scott Jennings, Peter Hamby A one-on-one interview with Stanley A. McChrystal, retired four-star Army general and author. Details Episode 17 Aired May 30, 2025 Barry Diller, Jake Tapper, Rep. Seth Moulton A one-on-one interview with Barry Diller, co-founder of Fox Broadcasting, chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group and more. Details Episode 18 Aired Jun 6, 2025 Whitney Cummings, Jonah Goldberg, Stephanie Ruhle Featuring an interview with Whitney Cummings; panel discussion features guests Jonah Goldberg and Stephanie Ruhle. Details Episode 19 Aired Jun 13, 2025 Sen. John Fetterman, Ian Bremmer, Rutger Bregman Bill welcomes guests including Sen. John Fetterman, Ian Bremmer and Rutger Bregman. Details Episode 20 Aired Jun 20, 2025 Dave Barry, Paul Begala, Rep. Wesley Hunt Bill Maher welcomes a panel of three guests from diverse parts of the political spectrum for a discussion on events. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 1, 2025 Tristan Harris, James Kirchick, Rep. Jason Crow Tristan Harris introduces the idea of "AI uncontrollability"; the panel discussion features Rep. Jason Crow and Secret City author James Kirchick offering a grounded but no less charged debate. Details Episode 22 Aired Aug 8, 2025 George F. Will, Phil McGraw, Stephen A. Smith Featuring a one-on-one interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Washington Post and political commentator George F. Will; Dr. Phil McGraw and Stephen A. Smith join the panel discussion. Details Episode 23 Aired Aug 15, 2025 Thomas Chatterton Williams, Walter Kim, Molly Jong-Fast Featuring a one-on-one interview with Thomas Chatterton Williams, staff writer at The Atlantic; panel discussion includes Walter Kirn, best-selling author and editor-at-large of County Highway; and Molly Jong-Fast. Details Episode 24 Aired Aug 22, 2025 Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo Featuring a one-on-one interview with Andrew Huberman; panel discussion includes Frank Bruni, professor of journalism and public policy at Duke University and bestselling author of "The Age of Grievance"; and Christopher Rufo, conservative activist. Details Episode 25 Aired Sep 5, 2025 Steven Pinker, Kaitlan Collins, Stephen Moore Features a one-on-one interview with Steven Pinker, professor and author; panel discussion includes Kaitlan Collins, anchor of a weeknight show and Stephen Moore, senior visiting fellow in economics. Details Episode 26 Aired Sep 12, 2025 Charlie Sheen, Tim Alberta, Ben Shapiro Featuring a one-on-one interview with Charlie Sheen, actor and subject of the new two-part documentary on Netflix; panel discussion includes Tim Alberta, staff writer at The Atlantic and Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire and author. Details Episode 27 Aired Sep 19, 2025 Tom Homan, Alex Wagner, Joe Manchin Featuring former acting ICE director Tom Homan; panel discussion with journalist Alex Wagner and former Senator Joe Manchin. Details Episode 28 Aired Sep 26, 2025 Aidan Walker, Michael Smerconish, Nancy Mace Featuring a one-on-one interview with Aidan Walker, content creator, internet culture researcher; panel discussion with Michael Smerconish, host of "Smerconish" on CNN and Rep. Nancy Mace, Republican congresswoman. Details Episode 29 Aired Oct 3, 2025 Louis C.K., Van Jones, Thomas Friedman Featuring an interview with Louis C.K., actor, director, comedian and author of the upcoming novel "Ingram;" panel discussion includes Van Jones and Thomas Friedman. Details Episode 30 Aired Oct 17, 2025 Arnold Schwarzenegger, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Mark Cuban Interviewing actor and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger; panel discussion includes Andrew Ross Sorkin, host of CNBC's "Squawk Box" and author and Mark Cuban, minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks. Details Episode 31 Aired Oct 24, 2025 Andy Beshear, Michael Steele, Kate Bedinfield Featuring a one-on-one interview with Democratic governor of Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear; panel discussion includes Michael Steele, former RNC Chairman and Kate Bedingfield, CNN political commentator. Details Episode 32 Aired Oct 31, 2025 Dan Farah, Michael Moynihan, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Featuring guests Dan Farah, Michael Moynihan, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Details Episode 33 Aired Nov 7, 2025 Kenny Chesney; Rep. Jared Moskowitz; Bill O'Reilly Featuring guests Kenny Chesney, Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Bill O'Reilly. Details Episode 34 Aired Nov 14, 2025 Scott Galloway, Fareed Zakaria, Josh Barro Featuring a one-on-one interview with Scott Galloway, professor at NYU's Stern School of Business; panel discussion includes Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN and New York Times bestselling author and Josh Barro, host and author of the Substack newsletter. Details Episode 35 Aired Nov 21, 2025 Mel Robbins, Killer Mike, Donna Brazile Features Mel Robbins, Michael Render (Killer Mike), and Donna Brazile. Details
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Season Info

Director
Paul Casey
Executive Producer
Bill Maher, Marc Gurvitz, Billy Martin, Sheila Griffiths, Dean Johnsen, Chris Kelly
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Talk Show, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 17, 2025