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Jim Cramer hosts Mad Money on CNBC every weeknight at 6:00 PM ET, breaking down the day’s market action with stock picks, sector calls, and his trademark Lightning Round. Whether you missed the bell on a CNBC trading-day call or want to follow Cramer’s Charitable Trust portfolio in real time, you can watch Mad Money live for free in HD on the CNBC live stream below – no cable, no subscription.
Watch Mad Money Live
Mad Money streams live on CNBC at 6:00 PM ET weeknights. Watch the full hour free in HD on our CNBC live stream – the same broadcast feed that carries Squawk Box, Halftime Report, Closing Bell, and Fast Money. The stream runs 24/7, so you can catch Mad Money’s prime-time replay or pick up CNBC programming around it.
About Jim Cramer
James J. “Jim” Cramer has hosted Mad Money since the show premiered on March 14, 2005. Before television, he ran the hedge fund Cramer Berkowitz, posted a 24% annualized return over 14 years, and co-founded TheStreet in 1996 – one of the first independent financial-news websites. A Harvard Law graduate and former Goldman Sachs broker, Cramer now manages the CNBC Investing Club’s Charitable Trust portfolio, donating profits to charity, and brings that real-money trading lens to every Mad Money segment.
Mad Money Schedule and Format
The Mad Money hour follows a fixed weekly format with rotating segments. Here’s what to expect each weeknight:
| Time (ET) | Segment | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM | Opening monologue | Cramer’s read on the day’s market action and the next session’s setup |
| ~6:15 PM | Featured CEO interview | One-on-one with a public-company chief executive on earnings or strategy |
| ~6:30 PM | Off the Charts | Technical analysis collaboration with chartists like Carolyn Boroden or Bob Lang |
| ~6:40 PM | Lightning Round | Rapid-fire buy/sell/hold calls on caller stock tickers |
| ~6:50 PM | Mad Mail / Am I Diversified | Viewer questions on portfolio construction and stock holdings |
| 6:55 PM | Closing thought | Cramer’s takeaway and what to watch next session |
Other CNBC Shows on the Same Stream
Mad Money sits in CNBC’s prime-time slot, but the same CNBC live stream carries the network’s full trading-day programming. Squawk Box opens the day at 6:00 AM ET, Halftime Report covers the midday tape, Closing Bell wraps the regular session, and Fast Money picks up after the close at 5:00 PM ET – leading directly into Mad Money at 6:00. For broader market context, our Bloomberg live stream runs alongside CNBC for 24-hour global financial coverage.
Jim Cramer Mad Money FAQ
When does Mad Money air?
Mad Money airs weeknights at 6:00 PM ET on CNBC, with same-night replays running through prime time. The show does not air new episodes on weekends, but CNBC repeats recent Mad Money episodes throughout Saturday and Sunday programming.
Where can I watch Mad Money live for free?
Watch Mad Money live for free on our CNBC live stream – the full network feed in HD, no cable subscription or signup required. The stream is 24/7, so the live broadcast is available the moment Mad Money goes on air.
Who is Jim Cramer?
Jim Cramer is an American financial commentator, author, and former hedge fund manager. He hosts CNBC’s Mad Money, co-founded TheStreet in 1996, and runs the CNBC Investing Club Charitable Trust portfolio. He previously ran Cramer Berkowitz, a hedge fund that compounded 24% annually over 14 years before he retired from active management to focus on financial journalism.
What is the Lightning Round?
The Lightning Round is Mad Money’s signature rapid-fire segment where viewers call in with stock tickers and Cramer issues immediate buy, sell, or hold calls – usually a dozen or more in roughly five minutes. Cramer’s calls are based on his current view of the stock, the company’s earnings trajectory, and broader sector positioning. The segment ends with the trademark “Lightning Round is sponsored by…” outro.
Can I watch Mad Money on mobile?
Yes. The CNBC live stream on this site plays in any modern mobile browser on iOS and Android – no app install required. The HD stream auto-adjusts to your connection speed, so it works on cellular as well as WiFi. The same player runs on tablets and laptops.
Is Mad Money on weekends?
CNBC does not produce new Mad Money episodes on Saturday or Sunday – Cramer’s primary live appearances are weeknights. However, CNBC frequently rebroadcasts the week’s Mad Money episodes during weekend programming, and Cramer’s CNBC Investing Club content publishes daily commentary online including weekends.
Where can I find old Mad Money episodes?
Recent Mad Money episodes are available on CNBC.com’s Mad Money show page and on the CNBC mobile app for cable subscribers. Highlight clips of Lightning Round picks, CEO interviews, and Off the Charts segments are posted daily to CNBC’s official YouTube channel and to Cramer’s social media. For the latest live episode, watch on our CNBC live stream above.