Shows like Real Time with Bill Maher: 20 to watch next
If you loved Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) — a comedy and talk series — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Real Time with Bill Maher most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like talk show, politics and usa politics. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Comedy Central Presents 1998★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Talk
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Jim Jefferies Show 2017★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Talk
Each week, Jefferies tackles the week’s top stories from behind his desk and travels the globe to far-off locations to provide an eye opening look at hypocrisy around the world. Featuring interviews, international field pieces, and man on the ground investigations, Jim tackles the news of the day with no-bulls**t candor, piercing insight and a uniquely Aussie viewpoint.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Problem with Jon Stewart 2021★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Talk
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. It's harder to pinpoint the systems responsible for creating them. In this series, Jon Stewart brings together people impacted by different parts of a problem to discuss how we come up with change.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale 2018★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Talk
Trending news, pop culture, social media, original videos and more come together in host Joel McHale's weekly comedy commentary show.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee 2012★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Talk
Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up best when he says, 'You've finally made a show about nothing.'
Stream in India on Netflix
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On Cinema 2012★ 8.4
Shares: Comedy
Tim Heidecker reviews the latest movies in theaters with a special guest.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien 1993★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy, Talk
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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In Living Color 1990★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy
Created by stars Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans, this Emmy-winning sketch series offers cutting-edge satire and features a host of talent, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Portlandia 2011★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Larry Sanders Show 1992★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy
Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Jackass 2000★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
Join sadomasochistic superheroes Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, and the rest of the Jackass crew as they terrorize your TV screens and everyone that gets in their way (especially themselves) with their own sick and twisted interpretation of physical entertainment. Their brand of pranks, goofball antics, and unabashed brutal comedy are sure to bring new meaning to the phrase "Don't Try This At Home!"
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Kids in the Hall 1989★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy
The Kids in the Hall is a Canadian sketch comedy group formed in 1984, consisting of comedians Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! 2007★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is an American sketch comedy television series, created by and starring Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, which premiered February 11, 2007 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim comedy block and ran until May 2010. The program features surrealistic and often satirical humor, public-access television–style musical acts, bizarre faux-commercials, and editing and special effects chosen to make the show appear camp. The program featured a wide range of actors, spanning from stars such as Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Will Forte and Zach Galifianakis, to alternative comedians like Neil Hamburger, to television actors like Alan Thicke, celebrity look-alikes and impressionists. The creators of the show have described it as "the nightmare version of television."
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule 2010★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy
See Dr. Steve learn about restaurants, spend time with his family, conquer his fears, and more. Featuring guest appearances by Jan Skylar, Wayne Skylar, and David Liebe Hart.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Fix 2018★ 6.4
Shares: Talk, Comedy
Comedians Jimmy Carr, D.L. Hughley and Katherine Ryan tackle the world's woes with help from a rotating crew of funny guests and an actual expert.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Talking Dead 2011★ 7.2
Shares: Talk
Host Chris Hardwick discusses episodes of the AMC television series The Walking Dead with guests, including celebrity fans, cast members, and crew from the series.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Wonder Showzen 2005★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy
Wonder Showzen is an American sketch comedy television series that aired between 2005 and 2006 on MTV2. It was created by John Lee and Vernon Chatman of PFFR. The show is rated TV-MA. The show's format is that of educational PBS children's television shows such as Sesame Street and The Electric Company, parodying the format with adult-oriented content. In addition to general controversial comedy, it satirizes politics, religion, war, sex, and culture with black comedy. Every episode begins with a disclaimer, accompanied by the sound of someone screaming "Don't eat my baby!", which reads: "Wonder Showzen contains offensive, despicable content that is too controversial and too awesome for actual children. The stark, ugly and profound truths Wonder Showzen exposes may be soul-crushing to the weak of spirit. If you allow a child to watch this show, you are a bad parent or guardian."
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Man Show 1999★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
The Man Show is an American comedy television show on Comedy Central. It was created in 1999 by its two original co-hosts, Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla, and their executive producer Daniel Kellison.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Benny Hill Show 1969★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy
The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in various incarnations between 15 January 1955 and 30 May 1991 in over 140 countries. The show focused on sketches that were full of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre. Thames Television cancelled production of the show in 1989 due to declining ratings and large production costs at £450,000 per show.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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China, IL 2011★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy
The absurdist legacy of the worst college in America is set to unfold, as the Professor Brothers, Steve and Frank Smith, alongside their colleagues, deal with life, each other, and the nagging responsibility of their collegiate duties, whether slamming drinks during lectures or finding any possible excuse not to teach.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now