Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	4 Months Ended	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Aug. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (13,988)	$ (890,624)	$ 48,216
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Reclassification adjustment for write-down of securities	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(13,988)	(890,624)	48,216
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	4,152	40,388	(12,431)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Unit Corporation	$ (18,140)	$ (931,012)	$ 60,647