

The show opens with a comedy monologue performed by Maher, followed by a one-on-one interview with a prominent guest. Season 21 features an updated version of the theme song performed by Green Day and incorporates a pulsing guitar with the original thumping beat.

A montage of animated graphics with political and cultural themes surrounded by splashes of color accompanies the music. The opening sequence contains a theme song composed by Christopher "Kid" Reid, whose voice is heard saying "start the clock" as the song begins. From February 3, 2023, the post-show Overtime segment was added to CNN Tonight programming. The show's twenty-first season premiered on January 20, 2023. In September 2021, HBO announced that the show had been renewed for two additional seasons, keeping the show on the air through 2024. In addition, a 10- to 15-minute "Overtime" segment quickly follows the show on YouTube (Live Streams), which answers questions posted by viewers through HBO's online website for the show. It originates from Studio 33 ("The Bob Barker Studio") at Television City in Los Angeles. It used to air live on Friday nights at 10:00 pm ET but beginning with Season 20 (January 2022), it is pre-recorded at 7:00 pm ET. Real Time is a weekly hour-long program with a studio audience. Unlike the previous show, guests are usually better versed in the subject matter: more experts such as journalists, professors, and politicians participate in the panel, and fewer actors and celebrities are included.
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Much like his previous series Politically Incorrect on Comedy Central and later on ABC, Real Time features a panel of guests who discuss current events in politics and the media. Real Time with Bill Maher is an American television talk show that airs weekly on HBO, hosted by comedian and political satirist Bill Maher.

Television City, Fairfax District, Los Angeles, California, United States American TV series or program Real Time with Bill MaherĦ33 (as of April 28, 2023) ( list of episodes)
