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Acquisitions - Pro Forma Results of Operations (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
$ / shares
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Operating revenues | $ $ 1,572,493
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company | $ $ (18,657)
Income (loss) per share from operations attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company:  
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ (0.23)
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ (0.23)