Maury: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Veteran TV journalist Maury Povich -- yes, he began his TV career as a news anchor -- tackles volatile issues with his guests and studio audience on this daily, hourlong talk show. Known widely for offering guests the chance to take DNA tests to prove or disprove paternity -- usually with guests breaking out in tears of joy or sorrow -- Povich's show also frequently utilizes lie-detector tests. Cheaters and out-of-control teens are often featured on the show, and episodes occasionally focus on outrageous moments that have been captured on video.

Series details

• Title: Maury
• Format: Talk Show
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 1991-09-09
• Final broadcast date listed: 2021-07-27
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Syndication
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 3.4/10
• TVMaze ID: 6062
• TVDB ID: 78036

Cast and credited roles

• Maury Povich — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1991: premiered 1991-09-09; final listed air date 1991-10-09.
• Season 1998: premiered 1998-09-14; final listed air date 1998-09-18.
• Season 2002: premiered 2002-10-21; final listed air date 2002-11-05.
• Season 2003: premiered 2003-01-01; final listed air date 2003-06-06.
• Season 2005: premiered 2005-04-13; final listed air date 2005-04-13.
• Season 2008: premiered 2008-11-21; final listed air date 2008-11-21.
• Season 2010: premiered 2010-07-12; final listed air date 2010-12-28.
• Season 2011: premiered 2011-01-17; final listed air date 2011-02-18.
• Season 2012: premiered 2012-02-12; final listed air date 2012-02-12.
• Season 2013: premiered 2013-01-17; final listed air date 2013-01-28.
• Season 2014: premiered 2014-02-11; final listed air date 2014-12-29.
• Season 2015: premiered 2015-01-15; final listed air date 2015-07-09; episode order: 86.
• Season 2016: premiered 2016-01-12; final listed air date 2016-12-29.
• Season 2017: premiered 2017-01-09; final listed air date 2018-01-01.
• Season 2018: premiered 2018-01-08; final listed air date 2018-12-31.
• Season 2019: premiered 2019-01-06; final listed air date 2019-05-21.
• Season 2020: premiered 2020-01-13; final listed air date 2020-12-29.
• Season 2021: premiered 2021-01-20; final listed air date 2021-07-27.

Source and licence

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