Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (2,282)	$ 7,865
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of tax of $7 and ($58)	24	(176)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,258)	7,689
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	1,222	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Unit Corporation	$ (3,480)	$ 7,689