#Real Time with Bill Maher: Season 22 Premiere Date Set for HBO Late-Night Series

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Real Time with Bill Maher has its return date. Season 22 of the late-night series will arrive in January. The series was renewed through this upcoming season in September 2021.

In each episode, comedian Maher offers his thoughts on current events alongside a panel of celebrities and well-known public figures.

HBO revealed more about the return of the series in a press release.

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER will return for its 22nd season FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 at 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT, with a replay that night. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature “New Rules.” The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on Max.

Maher headlined his first comedy special on HBO in 1989 and has starred in twelve solo specials to date, including most recently, “#Adulting,” the hour-long presentations “Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma,” “Bill Maher: Live from D.C.,” “Bill Maher… But I’m Not Wrong,” as well as “The Decider” and “I’m Swiss” (both nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special category), “Victory Begins at Home,” “Be More Cynical,” “The Golden Goose Special,” and “Stuff That Struck Me Funny,” and two half-hour stand-up specials, plus the specials “30 Seconds Over Washington” and “Comic Relief VI(TM).” Maher is also a bestselling author whose next book, “What This Comedian Said Will Shock You,” will be published by Simon & Schuster and released on June 4, 2024.

Executive produced by Bill Maher, Sheila Griffiths, Marc Gurvitz, Dean Johnsen, and Billy Martin; co-executive produced by Chris Kelly; produced by Matt Wood; directed by Paul Casey.

What do you think? Do you enjoy watching this HBO series? Are you planning to tune in for the 22nd season premiere?