CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 193	$ 2,616
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(3)	0
Share of other comprehensive income of equity method investments	0	3
Comprehensive income	190	2,619
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests	4	(4)
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(12)	(25)
Comprehensive income attributable to Sinclair Broadcast Group	$ 182	$ 2,590