Real Time with Bill Maher Season 1 Episode 16 Synopsis

Rated: TV-MA for Adult Content (AC) and Adult Language (AL)
Tonight's episode is Live from L.A.
Special guest, Senator Joe Biden discussed the current problems in Iraq and North Korea, arguing the Administration needs to be forthright with the American people about both the scope of commitment and importance in resolving these conflicts favorably. The roundtable guests, Bay Buchanan, Dennis Miller and Larry Miller briefly discussed the President's recent assertion in a speech that one reason we are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan is to keep the battle away from American soil. Bill then questioned to Republican Party's decision to delay the convention to coincide with the anniversary of September 11 and hold a ceremony at the World Trade Center site. The group then briefly discussed the influence of MTV and rap music on America's youth. Bill then briefly spoke with California State Senator Tom McClintock about his thoughts on Arnold Schwarzenegger's and his own run for the California governorship. The roundtable then debated whether candidates should be held accountable for "youthful indiscretions" when running for office. Bill then directed the conversation towards what the influence, if any, Christian Fundamentalism plays in Middle East and Israeli Policy.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 16 of Real Time with Bill Maher resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Real Time with Bill Maher Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Premier Episode
• s01e02 - February 28, 2003
• s01e03 - March 7, 2003
• s01e04 - March 14, 2003
• s01e05 - March 21, 2003
• s01e06 - March 28, 2003
• s01e07 - April 4, 2003
• s01e08 - April 11, 2003
• s01e09 - April 18, 2003
• s01e10 - April 25, 2003
• s01e11 - July 25, 2003
• s01e12 - August 1, 2003
• s01e13 - August 8, 2003
• s01e14 - August 15, 2003
• s01e15 - August 22, 2003
• s01e16 - August 29, 2003
• s01e17 - September 5, 2003
• s01e18 - September 12, 2003
• s01e19 - September 19, 2003
• s01e20 - September 26, 2003

Real Time with Bill Maher Show Summary

Real Time with Bill Maher is a talk show that airs every friday night on HBO, hosted by comedian and political satirist Bill Maher. Much like Politically Incorrect on ABC, Real Time features a panel of guests that discuss current events in politics and the media. It is an hour-long program that is filmed in front of a studio audience in Fairfax, Los Angeles.