Archive · 8 Jan 2026
HBO Renews 'Real Time' for Two More Seasons
HBO has decided to keep 'Real Time with Bill Maher' on the air for two more seasons.
This means the show will continue until the end of 2028.
The next season, Season 24, will start on January 23.
Bill Maher has been hosting the show since 2003 and has done over 700 episodes.
The show includes his famous monologues, interviews, and a segment called 'New Rules'.
HBO has been renewing the show in two-season blocks.
Last year, there were rumors that Maher might leave if Donald Trump was re-elected, but Maher said he was joking and loves hosting the show.
The show is produced by Maher and a team of executive producers.
HBO renews 'Real Time with Bill Maher' for two more seasons, extending the show through 2028.
Season 24 is set to premiere on January 23.
Bill Maher has hosted the show since 2003 and will approach 800 episodes with the renewal.
The show features Maher's opening monologue, one-on-one interviews, roundtable discussions, and the 'New Rules' segment.
HBO has renewed the show in two-season blocks, with the last renewal in 2024.
- Who
- Bill Maher and HBO
- What
- Renewal of 'Real Time with Bill Maher' for two more seasons
- When
- Season 24 premieres on January 23; renewal extends through 2028
- Where
- HBO
- Why
- To continue the show's successful run and Maher's hosting
- Show
- Real Time with Bill Maher
- Network
- HBO
- Renewal Duration
- Two seasons
- End Year
- 2028
- Season 24 Premiere
- January 23
- Host
- Bill Maher
- Executive Producers
- Bill Maher, Sheila Griffiths, Dean Johnsen, Billy Martin, Marc Gurvitz