HBO announced that “Real Time with Bill Maher” has been renewed through its 24th season in 2026.
“Two more years in the dream job of a lifetime, on the network so many dream of being on — I think that’s what we call a no-brainer,” Maher said in a statement.
The show, which was previously set to conclude at the end of this year, debuted on HBO in 2003 and became one of the premium channel’s longest-running series, coming in only second to “Real Sports with Bryant Gumble,” The Hollywood Reporter noted.
“For 22 seasons and counting, Bill Maher remains a uniquely powerful voice in politics and culture,” said Nina Rosenstein, executive vice president of HBO programming, late night, and specials.
“‘Real Time’ is the rare place where people can both disagree and find common ground, which is more vital than ever,” she added. “We’re thrilled to continue working…
