Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (803,674)	$ (2,282)
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes:
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax of $0 and $7	0	24
Comprehensive loss	(803,674)	(2,258)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	(33,180)	1,222
Comprehensive loss attributable to Unit Corporation	$ (770,494)	$ (3,480)