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Acquisitions - Pro forma results of operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]    
Operating revenues $ 2,290,254 $ 2,395,650
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company $ 101,146 $ 275,658
Income (loss) per share from operations attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.19 $ 3.30
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.12 $ 3.29