Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
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- Nominated for 21 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 51 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Bill Maher | ... |
Self - Host
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(639 episodes, 2003-2024)
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| Andrew Sullivan | ... |
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(29 episodes, 2004-2024)
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| Michael Moore | ... |
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(24 episodes, 2003-2022)
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| Arianna Huffington | ... |
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(20 episodes, 2003-2016)
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| Barney Frank | ... |
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(19 episodes, 2003-2019)
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| Cornel West | ... |
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(19 episodes, 2004-2022)
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| Bernie Sanders | ... |
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(18 episodes, 2005-2023)
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| Dan Savage | ... |
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(18 episodes, 2005-2021)
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| David Frum | ... |
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(18 episodes, 2004-2019)
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| Michael Steele | ... |
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(17 episodes, 2004-2020)
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| Salman Rushdie | ... |
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(17 episodes, 2005-2019)
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| Paul Begala | ... |
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(17 episodes, 2008-2023)
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| Michael Eric Dyson | ... |
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(16 episodes, 2003-2021)
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| D.L. Hughley | ... |
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(16 episodes, 2003-2018)
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| Matt Taibbi | ... |
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(15 episodes, 2008-2021)
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Matt Welch | ... |
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(15 episodes, 2013-2023)
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| Fareed Zakaria | ... |
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(15 episodes, 2005-2024)
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| Chris Matthews | ... |
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(15 episodes, 2004-2021)
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| Jon Meacham | ... |
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(15 episodes, 2008-2024)
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P.J. O'Rourke | ... |
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(14 episodes, 2004-2018)
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| Ann Coulter | ... |
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(14 episodes, 2003-2024)
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| S.E. Cupp | ... |
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(14 episodes, 2010-2021)
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| Rob Reiner | ... |
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(13 episodes, 2010-2023)
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Amy Holmes | ... |
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(14 episodes, 2007-2017)
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Kristen Soltis Anderson | ... |
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(13 episodes, 2012-2023)
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| Ian Bremmer | ... |
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(12 episodes, 2014-2023)
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Bret Stephens | ... |
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(12 episodes, 2015-2023)
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| John Heilemann | ... |
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(12 episodes, 2009-2023)
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| Van Jones | ... |
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(12 episodes, 2010-2024)
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| Neil deGrasse Tyson | ... |
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(12 episodes, 2011-2022)
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| Max Brooks | ... |
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(12 episodes, 2014-2024)
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| Katty Kay | ... |
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(12 episodes, 2004-2022)
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| Richard Clarke | ... |
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(11 episodes, 2005-2018)
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| Darrell Issa | ... |
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(11 episodes, 2003-2017)
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| Martin Short | ... |
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(11 episodes, 2004-2021)
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Jack Kingston | ... |
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(11 episodes, 2006-2019)
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| Eliot Spitzer | ... |
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(11 episodes, 2009-2019)
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| Jeremy Scahill | ... |
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(11 episodes, 2007-2016)
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| Gavin Newsom | ... |
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(11 episodes, 2009-2024)
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Reihan Salam | ... |
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(11 episodes, 2009-2021)
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John Avlon | ... |
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(11 episodes, 2010-2023)
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| Rick Wilson | ... |
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(10 episodes, 2016-2021)
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| Seth MacFarlane | ... |
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(10 episodes, 2009-2024)
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| Sarah Silverman | ... |
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(10 episodes, 2003-2018)
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Donna Brazile | ... |
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(10 episodes, 2003-2023)
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| James Carville | ... |
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(10 episodes, 2009-2023)
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| Alexandra Pelosi | ... |
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(10 episodes, 2011-2023)
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| Jason Alexander | ... |
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(9 episodes, 2004-2012)
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| Richard Belzer | ... |
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(9 episodes, 2004-2011)
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| Jennifer Granholm | ... |
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(9 episodes, 2004-2019)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- CNN Original Series (2024) (United States) (tv)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Home Box Office (HBO)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dollies)
- MBS Equipment Co. (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Inconveniently telling the truth. (season 4) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Maher originally wanted the series to be titled "True Dat" or "The Truth Hurts" but HBO rejected both. Maher settled for "Real Time" but does not like the title. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A/k/a Tommy Chong (2006). See more » |
| Quotes |
George Carlin:
Jim, Jim, calm down, calm down. You began a sentence a little while ago with 'It shouldn't be a surprise'. It shouldn't be a surprise that rich, white men don't care about poor, black people, period. So they're not high on the list. Jim Glassman: George, I love you, George, but that's nonsense. George Carlin: I don't care if you love me or not. They're not high on the conscious or the subconscious list of those people how are in charge of things in this country, the owners. Forget these foolish elections. The owners of this country don't care about the poor, in general. Jim Glassman: The owners of this country? What is this, Karl Marx talking to me? The owners of this country are the voters of this country. George Carlin: No, you're wrong about that, my friend. You're absolutely wrong. Jim Glassman: Aren't the owners of this country are the voters of this country who elected George Bush? George Carlin: No, no, they're not. Listen, these elections are a charade, they're a charade... Jim Glassman: [sarcastically] Oh, okay. George Carlin: I'll tell you, listen, just listen for a minute and learn a little something! Elections and politicians are in place in order to give Americans the ILLUSION that they have freedom of choice. You don't really have choice in this country. See more » |