Bill Maher returned from hiatus with a furious monologue attacking the LA Fire Department leadership for how they handled the city's disastrous wildfires.
Of the 30 wildfires, which have killed at least 25 people, two of the largest remain active.
Maher spent much of Friday night's Real Time season premiere angry with how the city had handled the blazes and in his 'New Rules' segment, asked: 'Look me in the eye and tell me how anybody could've done worse?'
'We got our a** kicked by fire, something neanderthals fought to a tie,' he quipped.
The liberal comedian then questioned the fire department's commitment to DEI policies.
'The good news is, our fire chief is a lesbian,' he said sarcastically, referring to LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley.
'Am I against a lesbian being chief? Of course not. Do I think a lesbian can do the job? Of course I do and maybe she's the best person,' he said, before dropping the hammer.
'Or maybe they really wanted a lesbian in the job and maybe she's the best lesbian for the job and with essential services, that is not enough.'