HBO has announced the renewal of Real Time With Bill Maher for two additional seasons, extending the popular talk show through its 24th season in 2026. The decision to continue the show comes after HBO recently extended another late-night favorite, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, through 2026.
Real Time, which first premiered in 2003, has become one of HBO's longest-running series, second only to the now-ended Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel in terms of the number of seasons produced. Despite premiering three years after Curb Your Enthusiasm, Real Time has surpassed the comedy show in the number of seasons produced.
