Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (215,565)	$ (8,017)	$ (1,019,239)	$ (10,299)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Unrealized loss on securities, net of tax of $0, ($9), $0, and ($2)	0	(30)	0	(6)
Comprehensive loss	(215,565)	(8,047)	(1,019,239)	(10,305)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	84	492	(33,096)	1,714
Comprehensive loss attributable to Unit Corporation	$ (215,649)	$ (8,539)	$ (986,143)	$ (12,019)