Real Time with Bill Maher

10 Best Episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher - Season 19

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E25

#15 - Episode 575 (Season 19 - Episode 25)

Bill opens this week's episode by interviewing Washington Post journalist Craig Whitlock. For the panel, he's joined by British journalist Katty Kay and conservative Christian lobbyist Ralph Reed.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 82 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E23

#14 - Episode 573 (Season 19 - Episode 23)

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Screen legends Martin Short and Steve Martin join Bill for the opening interview, while journalist Michael Moynihan and former DNC chair Donna Brazile join him for the panel discussion.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 82 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E12

#13 - Episode 562 (Season 19 - Episode 12)

Sharon Osbourne gives her first interview since her abrupt firing from The Talk, while joining Bill for the panel discussion are journalist Ian Bremmer and Law and Policy professor Rosa Brooks.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 84 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E30

#12 - Episode 580 (Season 19 - Episode 30)

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Harvard's professor of psychology, Steven Pinker is Bill's interview subject this week. For the panel, he is joined by activist and musician Killer Mike alongside national political reporter for The Washington Post, Robert Costa.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 90 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E14

#11 - Episode 564 (Season 19 - Episode 14)

This week, Bill interviews author Ben Sheehan and for the panel discussion is joined by historian Nancy MacLean and author Thomas Frank.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 81 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E20

#10 - Episode 570 (Season 19 - Episode 20)

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This week, Bill opens the show by interviewing acclaimed film director Quentin Tarantino, and for the panel is joined by author Max Brooks and pop-historian Dan Carlin.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 80 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E28

#9 - Episode 578 (Season 19 - Episode 28)

Tristan Harris, co-founder of The Center for Humane Technology, is Bill's interviewee at the top of the show and joining him on the panel are MSNBC contributor Jennifer Rubin and national spokesperson for No Dem Left Behind, Richard Ojeda.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 90 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E2

#8 - Episode 552 (Season 19 - Episode 2)

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This week, Bill interviews former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence Frank Figliuzzi. Joining him for the panel discussion are Lead Producer and Co-Founder of Freethink, Kmele Foster, and Contributing Writer for Vanity Fair, Peter Hamby.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 110 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E35

#7 - Episode 585 (Season 19 - Episode 35)

For the season's final show, Bill interviews journalist Fareed Zakaria about his forthcoming new book. For the panel discussion, he is joined by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Mayor-Elect of New York City, Eric Adams.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 98 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E8

#6 - Episode 558 (Season 19 - Episode 8)

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This week, Bill sits down with New York Times bestselling-author Annabelle Gurwitch. For the panel, he is joined by Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern, and comedian Larry Wilmore.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 107 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E3

#5 - Episode 553 (Season 19 - Episode 3)

This week, Bill interviews evolutionary biologists and co-hosts of The DarkHorse Podcast, Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein. Joining him for the panel discussion are CNN Political Commentator, Van Jones, and Contributing Editor at Harper’s Magazine, James Pogue.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 111 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E1

#4 - Episode 551 (Season 19 - Episode 1)

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For the first show of the season, Bill interviews President Trump's former Senior Counselor, Kellyanne Conway. Joining him on the panel are award-winning journalist Katie Couric and author Matt Jones.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 135 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E15

#3 - Episode 565 (Season 19 - Episode 15)

Bill opens the show by interviewing professor of linguistics at Columbia University, John McWhorter. For the panel discussion, he is joined by Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Democratic congresswoman who represents Michigan's 8th district, and Rick Wilson, a Republican strategist and author.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 82 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E13

#2 - Episode 563 (Season 19 - Episode 13)

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Bill opens the show interviewing former Contributing Editor for Vanity Fair, Fran Lebowitz. Joining him for the panel discussion are S.E. Cupp, columnist and CNN contributor, and April Ryan, author and DC Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent for theGrio.com.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 86 votes.

Real Time with Bill Maher - S19E19

#1 - Episode 569 (Season 19 - Episode 19)

Bill interviews fellow comedian Nikki Glaser to open the show and is then joined on the panel by political commentator Paul Begala and journalist Jane Coaston.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 87 votes.

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