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The Best Episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 18 - September 12, 2008
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    S6:E18

    Guests: Actress Janeane Garofalo, Author Salman Rushdie, Roseanne Barr, political consultant Paul Begala, and journalist John Fund Topics: 7th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks

    Director:Hal Grant
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 13 - April 11, 2008
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    S6:E13

    Guests: Counter-terrorism expert Richard Clarke, journalist Dana Priest, actor Jason Alexander; via satellite, Rep Joe Sestak (D-PA), scientist/author Richard Dawkins Topics: Iraq War hearings and Bush speech, Bill Clinton's effect on Hillary's campaign, rationalizing religion, environment and global warming, airline cancellations and wiring inspections

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 22 - October 10, 2008
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    S6:E22

    Guests: Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), economist Stephen Moore, and comedian Dana Gould; via satellite, director Oliver Stone, former Comptroller General of the United States David Walker Topics: Economic situation, Palin's rhetoric, ongoing election, voting fraud, US military budget

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 1 - January 11, 2008
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    S6:E1

    Guests: Entrepreneur Mark Cuban, former TV anchor Catherine Crier, former press secretary Tony Snow, Rolling Stone writer Matt Taibbi (election correspondent), humorist P.J. O'Rourke Topics: New Hampshire primary, electronic voting machines, Iraq troop surge, subprime lending and prospects for economic recession. Maher refrained from a large-scale discussion of the ongoing writers' strike, offering only a brief opinion in the closing moments of the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 2 - January 18, 2008
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    S6:E2

    Guests: Comedian D. L. Hughley, Wall Street Journal columnist John Fund, country singer Trace Adkins, author/sex columnist Dan Savage (election correspondent), journalist Fareed Zakaria Topics: South Carolina primary and influence of religion, militant violence in Pakistan, U.S. relations with Iran, impact of economy on the election, defining victory in Iraq, thoughts on Confederate flag

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 15 - April 25, 2008
    6.4/10(13 votes)

    S6:E15

    Topics: TV host Phil Donahue, columnist Arianna Huffington, comedian Garry Shandling, Rolling Stone writer Matt Taibbi (election correspondent); via satellite, economist Jeffrey Sachs Guests: Earth Day and demand for resources, Pennsylvania primary results, tax rebate checks, extension of veterans' benefits, Democratic campaign tactics

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 14 - April 18, 2008
    6.3/10(13 votes)

    S6:E14

    Guests: Prof Cornel West, blogger Markos Moulitsas Zúniga, writer/activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, journalist Jeremy Scahill (election correspondent); via satellite, MSNBC host Chris Matthews Topics: Pennsylvania primary and Democratic debate, Pope's visit to U.S., oil prices and worldwide food shortages, polygamy and raid on Texas compound

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 23 - October 17, 2008
    6.2/10(18 votes)

    S6:E23

    Guests: Actor Ben Affleck; actor, comedian Martin Short; pollster Frank Luntz; Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT); via satellite, journalist Thomas Friedman Topics: Joe the Plumber, ongoing election, third presidential debate

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 17 - September 05, 2008
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    S6:E17

    Guests: Actress Kerry Washington, fmr. White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, fmr. Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, journalist Jeffrey Toobin, and Real Time correspondent Dan Savage Topics: 2008 Republican National Convention

    Director:Hal Grant
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 5 - February 08, 2008
    6.0/10(14 votes)

    S6:E5

    Guests: Author/columnist Jonah Goldberg, political strategist Matthew Dowd, sportscaster Bob Costas, political humorist P.J. O'Rourke (election correspondent), CNN analyst Amy Holmes Topics: Super Tuesday results, suspension of Mitt Romney's campaign, McCain vs. conservatives, U.S. role as superpower, Roger Clemens steroid controversy and overdependence on prescription drugs, death of Maharishi

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 9 - March 07, 2008
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    S6:E9

    Guests: MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, actor/director Adam Goldberg, NPR host Farai Chideya, journalist Jeremy Scahill (election correspondent); via satellite, fmr DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe Topics: Hillary wins primaries in Texas and Ohio, McCain clinches Republican nomination, media coverage of candidates, economic news and impact of Iraq War, strategies for Iraq withdrawal, elections in Russia

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 10 - March 21, 2008
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    S6:E10

    Guests: Rep Barney Frank (D-MA), actor Jon Hamm, professor/author Melissa Harris Lacewell, humorist/author P.J. O'Rourke (election correspondent); via satellite, CNN correspondent Michael Ware Topics: Fifth anniversary of Iraq War, Obama and Rev. Jeremiah Wright controversy, economic class warfare, Eliot Spitzer resignation and scandal, legalization of marijuana

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 11 - March 28, 2008
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    S6:E11

    Guests: Talk show host Tavis Smiley, journalist Robin Wright, comedian Robert Klein, author/sex columnist Dan Savage (election correspondent); via satellite, actor John Cusack Topics: Violence in Iraq, Clinton statements on Bosnia trip, use of contractors in Iraq, definition of patriotism, more on Jeremiah Wright and race relations, use of Patriot Act in Eliot Spitzer case

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 12 - April 04, 2008
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    S6:E12

    Guests: Actor Esai Morales, fmr Labor Sec Robert Reich, Rep Barbara Lee (D-CA), CNN analyst Amy Holmes (election correspondent); via satellite, Sen Arlen Specter (PA) Topics: 40th anniversary of the King assassination, education in inner cities, Bush tax rebate and U.S. budget priorities, U.S. defense budget, abstinence education, investment in biofuels, bailout of Bear Stearns

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 19 - September 19, 2008
    6.0/10(21 votes)

    S6:E19

    Guests: Musician will.i.am, journalist Naomi Klein, political blogger Andrew Sullivan; via satellite, economist Paul Krugman Topics: Candidacy of Sarah Palin and responsibility for the subprime mortgage crisis.

    Director:Hal Grant
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 3 - January 25, 2008
    5.9/10(15 votes)

    S6:E3

    Guests: Actor/comedian Richard Belzer, musician Herbie Hancock, reporter Martha Raddatz, political strategist Amy Holmes (election correspondent), country singer Merle Haggard Topics: Bill Clinton's role in campaign, Democratic campaign issues and oversight of Iraq War, Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan, race and gender in the election, Rudy Giuliani's campaign strategy

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 4 - February 01, 2008
    5.9/10(14 votes)

    S6:E4

    Guests: Columnist Clarence Page, feminist Kim Gandy, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), pollster/author Frank Luntz, Rolling Stone writer Matt Taibbi (election correspondent) Topics: State of the Union address, Clinton/Obama debate and Republican strategy, withdrawals of Giuliani and Edwards, Middle East policy

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 8 - February 29, 2008
    5.9/10(13 votes)

    S6:E8

    Guests: Columnist Christopher Hitchens, author Shashi Tharoor, comedian Harry Shearer, author/sex columnist Dan Savage (election correspondent); via satellite, Gov Ed Rendell (PA) Topics: Pennsylvania primary, Al-Qaeda in Iraq, appeal of Barack Obama, religion in politics

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 6 - February 15, 2008
    5.8/10(15 votes)

    S6:E6

    Guests: Commentator Andrew Sullivan, veterans' activist Paul Rieckhoff, Nina Hachigian of the Center for American Progress, pollster Frank Luntz (election correspondent), Sen Claire McCaskill (D-MO) Topics: Clinton vs. Obama, candidates' policies toward Middle East, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act renewal and changes, John McCain vs. Democrats, Roger Clemens congressional hearing

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 16 - August 29, 2008
    5.8/10(18 votes)

    S6:E16

    Guests: Gov. Jon Corzine (D-NJ), TV host Craig Ferguson, journalist Michel Martin, Matt Taibbi (election correspondent); via satellite, Gov. Tim Kaine (D-VA) Topics: The 2008 election, 2008 Democratic National Convention, McCain's VP pick Sarah Palin

    Director:Hal Grant
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 21 - October 03, 2008
    5.8/10(21 votes)

    S6:E21

    Guests: Actor Alec Baldwin, reporter Christiane Amanpour, and comedian Garry Shandling; via satellite, journalist Bob Woodward Topics: Bush's legacy, VP debate, Palin's performance, bailout bill, future of the country

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 26 - November 07, 2008
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    S6:E26

    Guests: Comedian Howie Mandel, humorist Joe Queenan, NPR commentator Farai Chideya, political advisor Paul Begala; via satellite, Mayor Cory Booker (D-Newark) Topics: 2008 election results, racism, John McCain, Barack Obama

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 7 - February 22, 2008
    5.7/10(15 votes)

    S6:E7

    Guests: Former Bush speechwriter David Frum, The Hotline editor Amy Walter, Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA), Rolling Stone writer Matt Taibbi (election correspondent), journalist Tom Brokaw Topics: Clinton/Obama debate, John McCain lobbyist controversy, Americans' love of country and Michelle Obama remarks, candidates' positions on war, resignation of Fidel Castro, beef recall

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 20 - September 26, 2008
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    S6:E20

    Guests: Politician Ralph Nader, actor Tim Daly, National Review Online contributor Lisa Schiffren; via satellite, journalist Ron Suskind, comedian Chris Rock Topics: The first presidential debate, subprime mortgage crisis, economic stimulus package, Sarah Palin

    Director:Hal Grant
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Real Time with Bill Maher Season 6 Episode 24 - October 24, 2008
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    S6:E24

    Guests: Actor Tim Robbins, comedian Carol Leifer, political consultant Matt Dowd, economist Arthur Laffer; via satellite, ex-GOP operative Allen Raymond Topics: Electoral fraud, voting, the election, Joe the Plumber, economy, Barack Obama, future of the Republican Party

    Director:Unknown
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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"September 12, 2008" is the best rated episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher" season 6. It scored 6.8/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Hal Grant and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/12/2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "April 11, 2008".