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Real Time with Bill Maher

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Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.

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Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.

Season 12 episodes

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Episode 1

January 17, 2014

Jan 17, 20141h9.0 / 10

Interviewee: Glenn Greenwald Panelists: Steve Schmidt, Jennifer Granholm, James Carville Panel Guest: (a very stoned) Mary Matalin Topics: Obama's speech on NSA reform, Chris Christie's Fort Lee lane closure scandal, Benghazi, Independents' self-identification rising, 2014 Elk River chemical spill, marriage between a Democrat and a Republican, global warming affecting animals, Republicans' war against the poor, unemployment benefits, minimum wage, women in US politics.

Episode credits

Guest stars Jennifer Granholm, Glenn Greenwald, Steve Schmidt, James Carville

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Episode 2

January 24, 2014

Jan 24, 20141h8.0 / 10

Interviewee: Erin Brockovich Panelists: Josh Barro, Howard Dean, Carly Fiorina Panel Guest: Willie Nelson Topics: 2014 Elk River chemical spill and coal mining, Republicans and women issues, Obamacare, Richard Sherman's outburst after game against the San Francisco 49ers, Obama's inconsistent policies about marijuana, poverty and income inequality, 2014 Winter Olympics and Vladimir Putin's comments on LGBT people.

Episode credits

Guest stars Erin Brockovich, Howard Dean, Willie Nelson

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Episode 3

January 31, 2014

Jan 31, 20141h9.0 / 10

Interviewee: John Ridley ("12 Years a Slave" screenwriter) Panelists: Chrystia Freeland (Canadian Member of Parliament), Ronan Farrow (MSNBC host), Darrell Issa (R-CA) Panel Guest: Stephen Merchant (writer/actor "Hello Ladies") Topics: Solomon Northup and slavery, 2014 State of the Union Address, minimum wage in the United States, income inequality, demographics of the top 1%, Gerrymandering, differences between UK and US politics, stand-your-ground laws and African Americans, gun politics, Michael Grimm threatening a reporter, Flip a District, puritanism.

Episode credits

Guest stars Stephen Merchant, Ronan Farrow

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Episode 4

February 7, 2014

Feb 7, 20141h9.0 / 10

Interviewee: Charlie Crist Panelists: Tom Colicchio, Alicia Menendez, S. E. Cupp Panel Guest: P. J. O'Rourke Topics: Independents in US politics, Cuban embargo, immigration reform, executive orders, Congressional Budget Office's report on Obamacare's effect on jobs, lowest abortion rates in 30 years, Russia and communism, heroin and prescription drugs, United States Department of State's report on the Keystone Pipeline, federal spending for children vs. for senior citizens.

Episode credits

Guest stars P. J. O'Rourke, S.E. Cupp

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Episode 5

February 14, 2014

Feb 14, 20141h9.0 / 10

Interviewee: Jeremy Scahill ("Dirty Wars" Docu-maker) Panelists: Andrew Sullivan ("Daily Dish" blogger), Mayim Bialik ("Big Bang Theory" star and vegan author), Eric Klinenberg ("Going Solo" author) Panel Guest: Bill Nye Topics: Creationism vs. science, Comcast–Time Warner Cable merger, net neutrality, drop in infrastructure spending, targeted killings of US citizens who plot against other Americans, veganism, attachment parenting, World Health Organization's warning about cancer, Philip Seymour Hoffman's published diaries, Edward Snowden praising Russia.

Episode credits

Guest stars Mayim Bialik, Jeremy Scahill, Bill Nye, Andrew Sullivan

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Episode 6

February 21, 2014

Feb 21, 20141h8.0 / 10

Interviewee: Michelle Alexander Panelists: Charles Cooke, Jane Harman, Rachel Maddow Panel Guest: Steve Coogan Topics: The New Jim Crow, incarceration in the US, human rights in North Korea, MSNBC's overcoverage of the Chris Christie scandal, BYU's anti-masturbation campaign, Philomena, forced adoptions in the Catholic Church, Pat McCrory blocking lawsuits against Duke Energy, drought in California and regulations, John Kerry's statement about climate change.

Episode credits

Guest stars Steve Coogan, Rachel Maddow

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Episode 7

February 28, 2014

Feb 28, 20141h9.0 / 10

Interviewee: Christopher Leonard (author "The Meat Racket") Panelists: Austan Goolsbee, Margaret Hoover, William Kristol Panel Guest: Bruce Dern Topics: The Meat industry's secretiveness, Obama's failed efforts to reform corporate agribusiness, azodicarbonamide in Subway bread, Tea Party movement and bailouts, military budget of the United States, intervention vs. diplomacy, poverty in the Midwest, WhatsApp acquired by Facebook, homophobia in the bible, victim playing by the 1 percent.

Episode credits

Guest stars Bruce Dern, Margaret Hoover

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Episode 8

March 14, 2014

Mar 14, 20141h7.0 / 10

Interviewee: Alan Weisman (author of "Countdown") Panelists: Andrew Sullivan, Salman Rushdie, Amy Chua Panel Guest: Seth MacFarlane Topics: Environmentalism and overpopulation, family planning in Iran, 2014 Crimean crisis, Rand Paul winning the 2014 CPAC straw poll, paid time off in the United States and Europe, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, Rush Limbaugh's comment on 12 Years a Slave winning the Academy Award for Best Picture, SAT changes for 2016, random religious rules.

Episode credits

Guest stars Salman Rushdie, Seth MacFarlane, Andrew Sullivan

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Episode 9

March 21, 2014

Mar 21, 20141h9.0 / 10

Interviewee: Errol Morris (author of "The Unknown Known") Panelists: Keith Ellison, Sheila Bair, Simon Schama Panel Guest: Shane Smith (host of Vice) Topics: The Unknown Known, Donald Rumsfeld & the Iraq War, 2014 midterm elections, Democrats & gun politics, Flip a District candidates: Michael Grimm & Blake Farenthold, Greenland & climate change in the Arctic, CNN & quality of journalism in the 24-hour news cycle, 2014 Russian military intervention in Ukraine, relationship between Pakistan & bin Laden.

Episode credits

Guest stars Simon Schama

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Episode 10

March 28, 2014

Mar 28, 20141h

Interviewee: Jimmy Carter (former U.S. President) Panelists: W. Kamau Bell, Neera Tanden, Rick Lazio Panel Guest: Josh Gad Topics: A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power, treatment of women in various countries, militarized police force, GM's recall of vehicles & corporations' liability, Paul Ryan's statements about inner cities compared to Michelle Obama's, Erdoğan banning Twitter and YouTube, Frozen & gay conspiracy theory, Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby, marine pollution.

Episode credits

Guest stars Josh Gad, Jimmy Carter, W. Kamau Bell, Neera Tanden, Rick Lazio

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Episode 11

April 4, 2014

Apr 4, 20141h

Interviewees: Paul Watson (Captain) Panelists: Alex Wagner (MSNBC host), Tom Davis (R-VA), and Carrie Sheffield (Forbes columnist) Panel Guest: Nas (Hip Hop icon) Topics: Marine pollution, Obamacare reaching its target number of enrollees, Flip a District candidates: Kerry Bentivolio & Scott Garrett, gerrymandering, McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission & unlimited campaign contributions, 2014 Fort Hood shooting & PTSD, United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's report on torture.

Episode credits

Guest stars Nas, Alex Wagner, Tom Davis

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Episode 12

April 11, 2014

Apr 11, 20141h

Interviewees: Maria Alyokhina & Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (members of Pussy Riot) Panelists: Rob Lowe, Duncan D. Hunter, Ana Marie Cox Panel Guest: Matt Taibbi Topics:

Episode credits

Guest stars Rob Lowe, Ana Marie Cox, Matt Taibbi

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Episode 13

April 25, 2014

Apr 25, 20141h8.0 / 10

Interviewee: Tom Steyer (Hedge Fund Manager & Philanthropist) Panelists: John Avlon ("Daily Beast" Editor), Charles Murray ("Curmudgeon" author), and Christine Quinn (Ex-NYC Councilwoman) Panel Guest: Annabelle Gurwitch (Comedian) Topics:

Episode credits

Guest stars Tom Steyer

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Episode 14

May 2, 2014

May 2, 20141h8.0 / 10

Musician Ziggy Marley, Ex-NBA Player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), "Blood Will Out" Author Walter Kirn, and Financial Consultant Monica Mehta.

Episode credits

Guest stars Gavin Newsom

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Episode 15

May 9, 2014

May 9, 20141h8.0 / 10

Interviewee: Sister Simone Campbell ("Nun on a Bus") Panelists: Matt Welch ("Reason" magazine Editor-in-Chief), Baratunde Thurston (Author and Comic), Arianna Huffington ("Thrive" Scribe and HuffPost Founder) Panel Guest: Dinesh D'Souza (Conservative Film-maker) Topics:

Episode credits

Guest stars Dinesh D'Souza, Arianna Huffington, Matt Welch

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Episode 16

May 16, 2014

May 16, 20141h9.0 / 10

Comedian and Actor Kevin Nealon, Ex-Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-MN), from "Fed Up" Dr. Robert Lustig, GOP Pollster Kellyanne Conway and Author of "Every Nation for Itself" Ian Bremmer.

Episode credits

Guest stars Kevin Nealon, Brian Schweitzer, Robert Lustig, Ian Bremmer, Kellyanne Conway

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Episode 17

May 23, 2014

May 23, 20141h8.0 / 10

Jose Antonio Vargas, Anna Deavere Smith, Michael Smerconish, David Frum and Sarah Silverman.

Episode credits

Guest stars Sarah Silverman, Anna Deavere Smith, David Frum

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Episode 18

June 6, 2014

Jun 6, 20141h9.0 / 10

John Waters, Anthony Weiner, Ralph E. Reed, Jr., Nicolle Wallace and Jim Geraghty

Episode credits

Guest stars Nicolle Wallace, Anthony Weiner, John Waters, Ralph E. Reed, Jr.

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Episode 19

June 13, 2014

Jun 13, 20141h8.0 / 10

EPA Head Gina McCarthy, MSNBC Co-Host Krystal Ball, Novelist Richard Clarke, Comedian Carol Leifer and Conservative Blogger Tom Rogan.

Episode credits

Guest stars Krystal Ball

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Episode 20

June 20, 2014

Jun 20, 20141h7.0 / 10

"No Place to Hide" Author Glenn Greenwald, Linkin Park's Michael Shinoda, Atlantic Journalist Ta-Nehisa Coates, I.A.V.A. Founder Paul Rieckhoff, and Conservative Pollster Kristen Soltis.

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Episode 21

June 27, 2014

Jun 27, 20141h7.0 / 10

Bill's guests are: Martin Blaser, Max Brooks, Bobby Ghosh, Andy Litinsky, and Joy-Ann Reid.

Episode credits

Guest stars Martin Blaser, Bobby Ghosh, Andy Litinsky, Joy Reid, Max Brooks

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Episode 22

July 11, 2014

Jul 11, 20141h7.0 / 10

Author Sandra Tsing-Loh, Pulitzer prize-winner Ron Suskind, Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), and National Review's Reihan Salam.

Episode credits

Guest stars Ron Suskind, Reihan Salam

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Episode 23

July 18, 2014

Jul 18, 20141h7.0 / 10

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of North Carolina NAACP; actor George Takei; former Rep. Jane Harman (D- Calif.); statistician Nate Silver; editor Jamie Weinstein.

Episode credits

Guest stars George Takei, William J. Barber II

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Episode 24

July 25, 2014

Jul 25, 20141h7.5 / 10

"Cosmos" star Neil deGrasse Tyson, Democracy Now's Amy Goodman, Freedomworks' Matt Kibbe, GOP Strategist Hogan Gidley.

Episode credits

Guest stars Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Episode 25

August 1, 2014

Aug 1, 20141h9.0 / 10

Political activist Ralph Nader; author Douglas Brinkley; deputy chief of staff to the House Majority Leader, Doug Heye; Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.).

Episode credits

Guest stars Ralph Nader

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Episode 26

September 12, 2014

Sep 12, 20141h8.0 / 10

Live from Washington D.C. Guests include comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld, Ex-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) followed by a live stand-up special.

Episode credits

Guest stars Jerry Seinfeld, Nancy Pelosi

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Episode 27

September 19, 2014

Sep 19, 20141h9.0 / 10

Former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell; political activist Matthew Segal; Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.); editor Katrina vanden Heuvel; actor Wendell Pierce.

Episode credits

Guest stars Colin Powell, Wendell Pierce, Jack Kingston

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Episode 28

September 26, 2014

Sep 26, 20141h8.0 / 10

Social activist Naomi Klein; filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi; journalist Charles M. Blow; journalist John Feehery; Gen. Anthony Zinni.

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Episode 29

October 3, 2014

Oct 3, 20141h9.0 / 10

This weeks guests include Oscar winner Ben Affleck, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), New York Times Op-Editor Nicholas Kristoff, Ex-RNC Chair Michael Steele, and "Waking Up" author Sam Harris.

Episode credits

Guest stars Elizabeth Warren, Ben Affleck, Sam Harris, Michael Steele, Nicholas Kristof

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Episode 30

October 17, 2014

Oct 17, 20141h8.0 / 10

This weeks guests include Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA), Ex-British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, and "Atlantic" Senior Editor David Frum.

Episode credits

Guest stars Kirsten Gillibrand, David Miliband, David Frum, Barbara Lee

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Episode 31

October 24, 2014

Oct 24, 20141h9.0 / 10

"Black Prophetic Fire" Author Cornel West, Conservative Commentator Mary Matalin, "Daily Beast" Editor-In-Chief John Avlon.

Episode credits

Guest stars Cornel West

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Episode 32

October 31, 2014

Oct 31, 20141h9.0 / 10

Actress and "Food Chain" EP Eva Longoria, Author and General (Ret.) Wesley Clark, Senator Angus King (I-ME), and Journalist Rula Jebreal.

Episode credits

Guest stars Eva Longoria, Angus King

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Episode 33

November 7, 2014

Nov 7, 20141h8.0 / 10

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), "Comeback" star Lisa Kudrow, Washington Post's Robert Costa, Daily Beast's Kristen Soltis Anderson.

Episode credits

Guest stars Lisa Kudrow, Bernie Sanders, Robert Costa, Kristen Soltis Anderson

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Episode 34

November 14, 2014

Nov 14, 20141h8.0 / 10

Rep. Rand Paul (R-KY), Comedy Legend Martin Short, Founding Editor of "The Dish" Andrew Sullivan, CNN Political Contributor Margaret Hoover, and Investigative Journalist Jeremy Scahill.

Episode credits

Guest stars Rand Paul, Jeremy Scahill, Martin Short, Andrew Sullivan

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Episode 35

November 21, 2014

Nov 21, 20141h9.0 / 10finale

Season Finale. "The Interview" star Seth Rogen, MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews, Monty Python Alum & "So Anyway..." author John Cleese, Canadian MP Chrystia Freeland and "News One Now" host Roland Martin.

Episode credits

Guest stars Seth Rogen, John Cleese, Chris Matthews

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Episode information updated Sep 12, 2026

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Cast

Bill MaherSelf - Host

D.L. HughleySelf

Barney FrankSelf

Chris MatthewsSelf

Arianna HuffingtonSelf

Salman RushdieSelf

Ann CoulterSelf

P. J. O'RourkeSelf

Credits

Written by: Jonathan Schmock, Mike Larsen, Ross Abrash, Ned Rice, Danny Vermont, David Feldman, T. Rafael Cimino, Bill Maher, Adam Felber, Scott Carter, Brian Jacobsmeyer, Chris Kelly, Matt Gunn, Jay Jaroch

Production details

Status: Returning Series
Series type: Talk Show
Episodes: 740
Original language: English

Networks & production

HBOUnited States
Bill Maher ProductionsUnited States
Brad Grey TelevisionUnited States
Kid Love ProductionsUnited States
HBOUnited States

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