Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (8,017)	$ 8,150	$ (10,299)	$ 16,015
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of tax of ($9), $11, ($2), and ($47)	(30)	35	(6)	(141)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(8,047)	8,185	(10,305)	15,874
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	492	2,362	1,714	2,362
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Unit Corporation	$ (8,539)	$ 5,823	$ (12,019)	$ 13,512