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The Rachel Maddow Show 2008

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
September 8, 2008
Last Aired
June 29, 2026
Format
19 seasons · 592 eps
Highest Rated Episode
S17E2 "January 29, 2024" (★ 10/10)
Networks
MSNBC, MS NOW
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 30 votes TV-PG NewsTalk 19 seasons · 592 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
★ 6.1/10
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What is The Rachel Maddow Show?

The Rachel Maddow Show is a daily news and opinion television program that broadcasts on the MSNBC network. The series currently occupies the 9:00 pm ET timeslot.

Type
TV series
Year
2008
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
592
First aired
Sep 8, 2008
Last aired
Jun 29, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
MSNBC, MS NOW
Genres
News, Talk
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★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 30 votes
Format
19 seasons · 592 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Networks
MSNBC, MS NOW
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The Rachel Maddow Show is a daily news and opinion television program that broadcasts on the MSNBC network. The series currently occupies the 9:00 pm ET timeslot. The program is hosted by Rachel Maddow, who became a prominent figure through her frequent appearances as a liberal pundit on various other MSNBC programs. The television show is based on a former radio program of the same name that Maddow previously hosted. The series officially debuted on September 8, 2008. As a production, it is categorized under the news and talk genres and carries a TV-PG rating. The program continues to serve as a platform for Maddow to provide commentary and analysis on current events. By maintaining a consistent daily schedule, the show has established itself as a staple of the network's evening lineup. All information regarding the program's origins, format, and scheduling is derived from its established history as a long-running fixture on MSNBC since its inception in the late summer of 2008.

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“Rachel Maddow hosts this daily news and opinion program airing on the MSNBC network.”

Reasons to watch
  • daily news coverage
  • in-depth opinion analysis
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  • focuses on liberal viewpoints

Watch it if you are interested in daily news analysis and opinion programming.

The program is rated TV-PG and focuses on news and talk content.

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Season 1 · 81 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 257 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 258 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 258 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
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Season 7 · 257 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 256 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 251 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 250 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 247 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 250 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 224 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 247 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 133 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 52 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 46 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 18 · 112 episodes Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →
Season 19 · 52 episodes Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

It is a daily news and opinion program hosted by Rachel Maddow.

When does it air?

The program airs on MSNBC in the 9:00 pm ET timeslot.

Who is the host?

The show is hosted by Rachel Maddow.

When did it debut?

The show debuted on September 8, 2008.

Is it based on other media?

The show is based on the host's former radio program of the same name.

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