This is a list of episodes from the fifth season of Real Time with Bill Maher. Note that the Iraq War, President George W. Bush (from 2003 to 2009), and current/upcoming elections are frequent topics on the show and may not be listed under individual episodes. The episode scheduled for November 9, 2007 was cancelled due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. This episode was to feature Ben Affleck, George Carlin, and Tom Brokaw as guests. Episodes References External links Real Time with Bill Maher Free (audio-only) episodes & Overtime podcast direct from HBO HBO.com Episode List TV.com Episode Guide Real Time with Bill Maher Real Time with Bill Maher seasons