How to Watch Bill Maher Online

Bill Maher has been a controversial figure in political comedy and television since September 11, 2001. Maher's move from ABC to HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" has allowed him the freedom to paint a sardonic picture of American politics. The prolific career of Bill Maher means you can watch his comedy online through various sources.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Search for Bill Maher Clips Online

1. Revive your interest in Bill Maher's old show "Politically Incorrect" as well as "Real Time" by heading to video-sharing websites. Check the copyright status and other restrictions placed on viewing videos on these websites before your watch videos to avoid legal problems.
2. Review samples and clips of Bill Maher's stand-up online by heading to online DVD stores. There are a variety of DVDs on the market that show Bill Maher doing stand-up routines before his television career took off. Most stores have a clip or sample of the DVD to help you make a purchasing decision.
3. Check out the regular Sunday morning talk shows to find clips of Bill Maher from "Real Time." Most network shows that cover political issues will reference "Real Time" clips where Maher is speaking to a presidential candidate or prominent figure.
4. Locate liberal and libertarian websites that use Bill Maher clips to promote their values in a humorous way. Bill Maher's politics as displayed on "Real Time" mix the hands-off government policies of libertarianism with the environmental values of liberals in America.
5. Click onto the HBO website to watch Bill Maher in action. This cable channel hosts Maher's "Real Time" and features additional content like his infamous "New Rules" section for the benefit of the show's fans on the websites (see Resources below).
6. Watch Bill Maher interview celebrities in an Internet-only format through "Amazon Fishbowl" on the Amazon website (see Resources below). Past interviews are archived by episode, musical performer and guest.

Tips & Warnings

• Place Bill Maher's background as a comedian into the context of his work on "Real Time with Bill Maher." Maher is more outspoken than TV hosts like Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert about his particular set of beliefs. His goal is to bring humor to politics, but his background as a comedian means that he may sidestep political correctness during a string of jokes.