Popularity comparison

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver vs Real Time with Bill Maher

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 2, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is the most popular at 2.2, followed by Real Time with Bill Maher at 0.6. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 3.5 during Oct 26 – Nov 24, 2020.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 1, 2026

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver2.279% · #316 in TV

Real Time with Bill Maher0.621% · #1,101 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver1.976% · #464 in TV

Real Time with Bill Maher0.624% · #1,181 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver3.574% · #1,601 in TV · Oct 26 – Nov 24, 2020

Real Time with Bill Maher1.326% · #2,178 in TV · Mar 28 – Apr 26, 2025

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score