Acquisitions - Pro forma results of operations (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Operating revenues | $	$ 2,290,254
Net income attributable to Scripps shareholders | $	$ 101,146
Income (loss) per share from operations attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company:
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.19
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.12