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The Best Episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24

Every episode of Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24 Episode 1 - January 23, 2026: Major General Paul Eaton, Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt
    5.8/10(50 votes)

    #1 - January 23, 2026: Major General Paul Eaton, Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt

    S24:E1

    Guests: An interview with Major General Paul Eaton, retired U.S. Army general and senior advisor for VoteVets and the Vet Voice Foundation. This week's panel discussion includes Sen. John Kennedy, Republican senator from Louisiana and author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book "How to Test Negative For Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will"; and Kasie Hunt, anchor of CNN's "The Arena with Kasie Hunt."

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  2. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24 Episode 2 - January 30, 2026: Nate Bargatze, Joe Scarborough, Marjorie Taylor Greene
    5.9/10(44 votes)

    #2 - January 30, 2026: Nate Bargatze, Joe Scarborough, Marjorie Taylor Greene

    S24:E2

    Guests: An interview with Nate Bargatze, comedian, actor, and host of the new game show "The Greatest Average American" and star of the upcoming film "The Breadwinner." This week's panel discussion includes Joe Scarborough, co-host of MS NOW's "Morning Joe" and author of the daily newsletter "The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe"; and former Republican congresswoman from Georgia, Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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  3. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24 Episode 3 - February 6, 2026: John Mellencamp, Chris Christie, Chrystia Freeland
    5.4/10(33 votes)

    #3 - February 6, 2026: John Mellencamp, Chris Christie, Chrystia Freeland

    S24:E3

    Guests: An interview with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer and songwriter John Mellencamp, whose 19-date tour "Dancing Words – The Greatest Hits" begins this summer. This week's panel discussion includes Chris Christie, former Republican governor of New Jersey and ABC News contributor; and Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian deputy prime minister and finance minister, and current economic advisor to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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  4. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24 Episode 4 - February 13, 2026: Jonathan Haidt, Stephanie Ruhle, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster
    6.3/10(31 votes)

    #4 - February 13, 2026: Jonathan Haidt, Stephanie Ruhle, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster

    S24:E4

    Guests: An interview with Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and professor at NYU Stern School of Business and co-author of "The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World." This week's panel discussion includes Stephanie Ruhle, host of MS NOW's "The 11th Hour" and co-host of the YouTube series "It's Happening with Velshi & Ruhle"; and retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, author, former United States National Security Advisor, and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

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  5. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24 Episode 5 - February 20, 2026: Paul Anka, Rep. Lauren Boebert, James Talarico
    6.4/10(30 votes)

    #5 - February 20, 2026: Paul Anka, Rep. Lauren Boebert, James Talarico

    S24:E5

    Guests: An interview with legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka, who recently released his 37th studio album "Inspirations of Life and Love" and is the subject of the HBO Original documentary "Paul Anka: His Way." This week's panel discussion includes Rep. Lauren Boebert, Republican congresswoman who represents Colorado's 4th district; and James Talarico, Democratic state representative from Texas who is currently running in the 2026 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.

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Season 24 Ratings Summary

"January 23, 2026: Major General Paul Eaton, Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt" is the best rated episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher" season 24. It scored 5.8/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/23/2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "January 30, 2026: Nate Bargatze, Joe Scarborough, Marjorie Taylor Greene".