Popularity comparison

Real Time with Bill Maher vs Hardball with Chris Matthews

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 7, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Real Time with Bill Maher is the most popular at 0.6, followed by Hardball with Chris Matthews at 0.0. Real Time with Bill Maher has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 0.6. Real Time with Bill Maher has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 1.3 during Mar 28 – Apr 26, 2025.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 6, 2026

Real Time with Bill Maher0.696% · #1,092 in TV

Hardball with Chris Matthews0.04.2% · #2,713 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Real Time with Bill Maher0.694% · #1,176 in TV

Hardball with Chris Matthews0.05.7% · #2,612 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Real Time with Bill Maher1.367% · #2,178 in TV · Mar 28 – Apr 26, 2025

Hardball with Chris Matthews0.633% · #2,478 in TV · Feb 22 – Mar 22, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score