The talk/variety series “Real Time with Bill Maher,” hosted by Bill Maher, has been running for nearly two decades now, and is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, HBO has already renewed the series to continue through 2026. So don’t expect Maher to leave airwaves anytime soon.
Fans of the show may be wondering – is “Real Time with Bill Maher” new tonight? Yes, “Real Time” is airing a new episode on Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT on HBO Max. It’s the season finale.
This week features a one-on-one interview with Mel Robbins, host of “The Mel Robbins Podcast” and author of the bestselling book “The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About.” This week’s panel discussion includes Michael Render (“Killer Mike”), an entrepreneur and musician, best known as one half of “Run the Jewels” and host of the podcast “Conversations with Killer Mike”; and Donna Brazile, veteran political strategist and ABC News contributor.
Last week’s episode, which is streaming on HBO Max, features a one-on-one interview with Scott Galloway, professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and bestselling author of the new book “Notes on Being a Man.” The panel discussion includes Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria’s GPS” and New York Times bestselling author of “Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present”; and Josh Barro, host and author of the Substack newsletter and podcast “Very Serious with Josh Barro.”
The executive producers of “Real Time With Bill Maher” are Bill Maher, Sheila Griffiths, Marc Gurvitz, Dean Johnsen, Billy Martin; co-executive producer, Chris Kelly; producer, Matt Wood; director, Paul Casey.

