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First Aired: 2014-04-27Length: 30 minStatus: Continuing
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is an American late-night talk and news satire television program.
LWT draws its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organizations, pop culture, and often aspects of the show itself. (Source: TheTVDB)
Episodes
| Season 13 (show/hide) | ||
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| 22 | August 23, 2026 | 2026-08-23 |
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| 21 | August 16, 2026: Fetus Rights | 2026-08-16 |
| John Oliver discusses how some states in the U.S. that have given rights to fetuses, where the idea came from and where things could be headed next. | ||
| 20 | August 9, 2026: Department of Justice | 2026-08-09 |
| John Oliver discusses how the Department of Justice has changed since Trump took office for his second term. | ||
| 19 | August 2, 2026: Police Tools | 2026-08-02 |
| John Oliver discusses the tools police are using to keep track of civilians – whether or not they're suspected of a crime – and some creative ideas about how to use wigs. | ||
| 18 | July 26, 2026: Trump Cryptocurrency | 2026-07-26 |
| John Oliver discusses how the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures have overshadowed their other businesses, how they've created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and what it all has to do with Fartcoin. | ||
| 17 | June 28, 2026: Congressional Maps | 2026-06-28 |
| John Oliver discusses how the Supreme Court has paved the way for the redrawing of congressional maps across the country, and what it means for the midterm elections. Plus, an urgent update on Gavin Newsom's summer reading. | ||
| 16 | June 21, 2026: Feral Hogs | 2026-06-21 |
| John Oliver discusses one of the most destructive invasive species in America: feral hogs. How they got here, the damage they're doing, and why the Discovery Channel should really consider doing "Cow Week." | ||
| 15 | June 14, 2026: UK Elections | 2026-06-14 |
| John Oliver discusses the upcoming elections in the UK, why the race for prime minister hinges on 76,000 voters who live in a small area called Makerfield, and which party leader looks like his first words were "British East India Company." | ||
| 14 | June 7, 2026: New College of Florida | 2026-06-07 |
| John Oliver discusses New College of Florida – the small liberal arts school that has been taken over by Governor Ron DeSantis – and why we think their new mascot would really get Samantha from Sex and the City going. | ||
| 13 | May 31, 2026: Presidential Pardons | 2026-05-31 |
| John Oliver discusses who Donald Trump has pardoned since he's been in office, and what it would be like to have sex with a cartoon character who has your voice. Not a cartoon character OF YOU! Just a cartoon character *with your voice.* | ||
| 12 | May 17, 2026: Structured Settlements | 2026-05-17 |
| John Oliver discusses structured settlements – the incremental payments designed to sustain victims of injury or wrongful death over long periods of time. | ||
| 11 | May 10, 2026: Shadow Docket | 2026-05-10 |
| John Oliver discusses the shadow docket – a shortcut to the Supreme Court which is rapidly advancing the Trump administration's agenda. Plus, some fun and unexpected facts about turtles! You know, to spice things up. | ||
| 10 | May 3, 2026: Gas Station Drugs | 2026-05-03 |
| John Oliver discusses the sprawling industry of "gas station drugs" – a world of questionable supplements and boner pills – which is posing a risk to the public by putting underregulated substances over the counter. | ||
| 9 | April 26, 2026: AI Chatbots | 2026-04-26 |
| John Oliver discusses AI chatbots, why they're flirting with users unprompted and encouraging people to open soggy cereal cafes, and how their flaws can be genuinely hazardous to the public. | ||
| 8 | April 19, 2026: Prediction Markets | 2026-04-19 |
| John Oliver discusses prediction markets – platforms where you can bet on basically anything, from the weather to the war in Iran – and the legal and moral questions posed by their existence. | ||
| 7 | March 29, 2026: Hungary | 2026-03-29 |
| John Oliver discusses the elections on the horizon for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, why conservatives in the US are so invested in him maintaining power, and what it all has to do with Rob Schneider. | ||
| 6 | March 22, 2026: Police Stings | 2026-03-22 |
| John Oliver discusses police stings, why they can seem like they're creating more crime than they're stopping, and the best alias for any undercover cop, ever, in history. Ok, fine, we'll just tell you: It's a tie between "Angelo Lasagna" and "Rico Rigatone." | ||
| 5 | March 15, 2026: J.D. Vance | 2026-03-15 |
| John Oliver discusses the Trump Administration's mixed messaging surrounding the U.S.'s ongoing war with Iran, then explores J.D. Vance's ideologies past and present, including but not limited to who J.D. thinks is a real stupidhead. | ||
| 4 | March 8, 2026: USAID | 2026-03-08 |
| John Oliver discusses the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, why the Trump Administration has gutted the United States Agency for International Development, and why John is jealous of Stephen A. Smith. Or, sorry – Brick. | ||
| 3 | March 1, 2026: Police Body Cameras | 2026-03-01 |
| John Oliver discusses why police body cameras can be useful, or useless, depending on whether they're used properly, and yeah, he also discusses what it looks like to arrest a giant mouse. Because of course he does. | ||
| 2 | February 22, 2026: Twitter | 2026-02-22 |
| John Oliver discusses how an already flawed Twitter got worse under Elon Musk, how it continues to impact us all, and what it has to do with the 30-40 trillion cells humans are composed of. | ||
| 1 | February 15, 2026: ICE | 2026-02-15 |
| John Oliver discusses ICE's repeated atrocities over the past months and explores the massive entity overseeing it all: the Department of Homeland Security. How it started, who runs it, and how many hats Kristi Noem owns. | ||
| Season 12 (show/hide) | ||
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| 30 | November 16, 2025: Public Media | 2025-11-16 |
| John Oliver discusses Jeffrey Epstein’s emails about Donald Trump, the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, and some absolutely essential questions about a squirrel named Peapod. | ||
| 29 | November 9, 2025: Felony Murder | 2025-11-09 |
| John Oliver discusses felony murder, a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Cillian Murphy won an Oscar, not his parents whose hot Irish sex led to his existence. Those last two things are related. We swear. | ||
| 28 | November 2, 2025: Police Chases | 2025-11-02 |
| John Oliver discusses the prevalence of police chases, and why the risks involved can massively outweigh the benefits. | ||
| 27 | October 26, 2025: Medicare Advantage | 2025-10-26 |
| John Oliver details what Medicare Advantage is, and why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance. | ||
| 26 | October 12, 2025: Paramount Skydance Merger | 2025-10-12 |
| John Oliver discusses the Paramount Skydance merger, and how they've named Bari Weiss the new Editor-in-Chief of CBS News. | ||
| 25 | October 5, 2025: Presidential Libraries | 2025-10-05 |
| John Oliver discusses what presidential libraries are exactly, how presidents use them to fundraise in office, how Donald Trump might make existing problems even worse and – of course – some stuff about one president's unique inseam. | ||
| 24 | September 28, 2025: Benjamin Netanyahu | 2025-09-28 |
| John Oliver discusses Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power in Israel, why he's allied with some of the most extreme voices in his country today, and finally, a summary of one iconic meltdown we think TikTok is gonna wanna revisit. | ||
| 23 | September 21, 2025: Jimmy Kimmel Suspension | 2025-09-21 |
| John Oliver discusses ABC's move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, and what it means for free speech in the United States, plus some pertinent information about one very depressed loaf of bread. | ||
| 22 | September 7, 2025: Higher Education | 2025-09-07 |
| John Oliver discusses Florida's move to end vaccine mandates, Trump's war on higher education, and why universities should start acting more like tough little shrimp. Ya, you heard us: tough little shrimp. | ||
| 21 | August 17, 2025: Make America Healthy Again | 2025-08-17 |
| John Oliver discusses why Donald Trump seized control of the police in Washington, D.C., where the "Make America Healthy Again" movement in the U.S. could be headed, and whether or not you can buy testicles on Amazon. Three issues of equal importance. | ||
| 20 | August 10, 2025: Deportation Promise | 2025-08-10 |
| John Oliver discusses the Trump administration's promise to deport one million immigrants, what the follow through on that promise looks like in practice, and what the actual rules are about the masked police arresting civilians across the country. | ||
| 19 | August 3, 2025: Deferred Prosecution Agreements | 2025-08-03 |
| John Oliver discusses how Israel is starving civilians in Gaza by blocking vital aid, how deferred prosecution agreements are helping corporations sweep serious crimes under the rug, and the least horny message you could possibly get on Hinge. | ||
| 18 | July 27, 2025: Gang Databases | 2025-07-27 |
| John Oliver discusses why Donald Trump spent the past week deflecting from developments concerning Jeffrey Epstein, the massive problems caused by gang databases, and what happened at Erie's inaugural Moon Mammoths game. | ||
| 17 | June 29, 2025: Trump's Big Beautiful Bill | 2025-06-29 |
| John Oliver discusses the race for mayor in New York City and what could happen if Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is passed, and unveils the new mascot for Erie, Pennsylvania's Minor League Baseball team. A mascot to eclipse all other mascots. | ||
| 16 | June 22, 2025: AI Content | 2025-06-22 |
| John Oliver discusses the U.S.'s involvement in the war between Israel and Iran, the recent influx of AI-generated online content, and the unexpected downsides of hiking near the Hollywood sign. | ||
| 15 | June 15, 2025: Child Incarceration | 2025-06-15 |
| John Oliver discusses the past week's protests against ICE's escalating deportation strategies, how the U.S. is incarcerating kids at a rate that may exceed other nations, and what it looks like to be teargassed in a chill way. | ||
| 14 | June 8, 2025: Med Spas | 2025-06-08 |
| John Oliver discusses the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Mike Lindell's trial, the lack of regulation at med spas, and a fun new way to spell "scumbag." | ||
| 13 | June 1, 2025: Air Traffic Controllers | 2025-06-01 |
| John Oliver discusses the working conditions of air traffic controllers, why those conditions are impacting us all, and – for those under 30 – what a "floppy disk" is. | ||
| 12 | May 18, 2025: Trump and the Press | 2025-05-18 |
| John Oliver discusses how Donald Trump is becoming an increasing threat to the press, reveals which Minor League Baseball team we've chosen for a rebrand, and explores what it means to "serve kant"! | ||
| 11 | May 11, 2025: Alliance Defending Freedom | 2025-05-11 |
| John Oliver takes a look at the Alliance Defending Freedom – the legal organization behind several landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Dobbs case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, a five-star book review of a one-star book. | ||
| 10 | May 4, 2025: Deportations | 2025-05-04 |
| John Oliver discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration. | ||
| 9 | April 27, 2025: Health Agency Cuts | 2025-04-27 |
| John Oliver discusses the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.'s leadership, the many ways those cuts will impact all of us, and some sad news about a beloved cereal mascot. | ||
| 8 | April 13, 2025: Trump & Tariffs | 2025-04-13 |
| John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, and why it’s important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest. | ||
| 7 | April 6, 2025: Trans Athletes | 2025-04-06 |
| John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s sweeping new set of tariffs and why trans athletes seem to be at the center of U.S. politics. | ||
| 6 | March 30, 2025: Tasers | 2025-03-30 |
| John Oliver discusses whether Tasers are as safe and effective as the company that makes them claims, the broader effect Tasers have had on policing, and why you shouldn’t test Tasers out on any of your family members. | ||
| 5 | March 16, 2025: Sports Betting | 2025-03-16 |
| John Oliver discusses the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, the continued firing of federal workers, the world of sports betting, and what John likes to read in his spare time. You’ll see. | ||
| 4 | March 9, 2025: ICE Detention Facilities | 2025-03-09 |
| John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s address to Congress, why Republicans have been having a rough time at town halls, the reality of ICE detention facilities, and one very special establishment in Maine. | ||
| 3 | March 2, 2025: Tipping | 2025-03-02 |
| John Oliver discusses the right-wing personalities who are now in charge of the FBI, the White House’s disastrous meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why tipping is more complicated and fraught than you might realize. | ||
| 2 | February 23, 2025: Facebook | 2025-02-23 |
| John Oliver discusses Facebook’s controversial new plans for content moderation and DOGE’s continued firing of government workers, including some of America’s best dorks: park rangers. | ||
| 1 | February 16, 2025: Trump 2.0 | 2025-02-16 |
| John Oliver discusses the first four weeks of Donald Trump's second term as president, the strategy behind some of the choices his administration has made, and why it is indeed f**k time. You heard us: It's f**k time. | ||
| Season 11 (show/hide) | ||
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| 30 | November 17, 2024: TikTok Ban | 2024-11-17 |
| John Oliver discusses the looming TikTok ban in the US and Donald Trump’s controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General. | ||
| 29 | November 10, 2024: 2024 Election Results | 2024-11-10 |
| John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s reelection, what happens next, and why the whole thing is – arguably – Katy Perry’s fault. | ||
| 28 | November 3, 2024: Trump's Businesses | 2024-11-03 |
| John Oliver addresses undecided voters about Kamala Harris’s platform in his last episode ahead of the 2024 election, discusses how Donald Trump’s businesses have changed since his presidential term, and explores what could happen if Trump is reelected. | ||
| 27 | October 27, 2024: Mass Deportations | 2024-10-27 |
| John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s plans to carry out mass deportations if reelected in November, and outlines some suggestions regarding one patriotic anthem. | ||
| 26 | October 13, 2024: Election Subversion | 2024-10-13 |
| John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, and why Waffle House is both a light in the storm and symbol of absolute chaos. | ||
| 25 | October 6, 2024: Traffic Stops | 2024-10-06 |
| John Oliver discusses the power given to cops during traffic stops and some simple ways we can start to change that, and J.D. Vance’s week surrounding the vice presidential debate. | ||
| 24 | September 29, 2024: Federal Courts | 2024-09-29 |
| John Oliver discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the federal courts, how New York City’s mayor was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources, and why it’s unforgivable that NYC’s Rat Czar is not a rat in a top hat. | ||
| 23 | September 22, 2024: Disability Benefits | 2024-09-22 |
| John Oliver discusses the obstacles in the way of Americans receiving disability benefits, last week’s US presidential debate, and the misinformation being spread about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. | ||
| 22 | September 8, 2024: School Lunch Programs | 2024-09-08 |
| John Oliver discusses the national school lunch program in the US, why J.D. Vance can’t stop being weird on the campaign trail, and how to properly order a donut. | ||
| 21 | August 18, 2024: Hospice Care | 2024-08-18 |
| John Oliver discusses hospice scams, the Trump campaign’s attempt to appear “not weird,” and the Republican primary candidates who are making the party seem stranger and stranger. | ||
| 20 | August 11, 2024: Hawaii | 2024-08-11 |
| John Oliver discusses how Hawaii has long been run for the benefit of everyone but Hawaiians, whether or not J.D. Vance is ok, and the Trump campaign’s weak attacks on Tim Walz and Kamala Harris. | ||
| 19 | August 4, 2024: RFK Jr. | 2024-08-04 |
| John Oliver discusses RFK Jr.'s potential to sway the 2024 U.S. presidential election, controversies at the Olympics, and Donald Trump's recent puzzling comments about Kamala Harris. | ||
| 18 | July 28, 2024: The West Bank Settlements | 2024-07-28 |
| John Oliver discusses how The West Bank settlements came to be, a rumor about J.D. Vance that we cannot prove is false, and whether or not Jake Tapper is Brat. | ||
| 17 | July 21, 2024: Migrant Crime | 2024-07-21 |
| John Oliver discusses the wave of conservatives claiming there is a wave of “migrant crime,” covers highlights from the RNC, and encourages us all to make suggestions for next year’s World Games. | ||
| 16 | June 23, 2024: UK Elections | 2024-06-23 |
| John Oliver discusses the UK elections and the future of the Tories, why pride flags are causing controversy in the US, and a new law about the ten commandments in Louisiana. Also some stuff about Ur-Nammu that we all know already. | ||
| 15 | June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term | 2024-06-16 |
| John Oliver discusses the plans for Donald Trump's second term, an interesting campaign choice from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan, and the bakery that has very successfully turned John into a cake bear. | ||
| 14 | June 9, 2024: Deep-Sea Mining | 2024-06-09 |
| John Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France’s preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster. | ||
| 13 | June 2, 2024: India Elections | 2024-06-02 |
| John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump’s guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster. | ||
| 12 | May 19, 2024: Corn Production | 2024-05-19 |
| John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the U.S., recent commencement ceremony mishaps, and the rise of the far-right AfD party in Germany. | ||
| 11 | May 12, 2024: Opioid Settlements | 2024-05-12 |
| John Oliver discusses how state and local governments in the US are spending opioid settlements, a new deportation plan in the UK, and, of course, his favorite contestant at Eurovision. | ||
| 10 | May 5, 2024: Public Libraries | 2024-05-05 |
| John Oliver explains why public libraries are under attack, where those challenges are coming from, and how you really spell “Berenstain.” Trust us, it’s not how you think. | ||
| 9 | April 21, 2024: UFOs | 2024-04-21 |
| John Oliver explains why we need honest inquiry into UFO sightings, covers the week’s protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and recaps Adeel Mangi’s confirmation hearing. | ||
| 8 | April 14, 2024: Medicaid | 2024-04-14 |
| John Oliver discusses why millions of people have been kicked off of Medicaid, why Medicaid access was difficult even before the current "unwinding," and what would happen if fruits and vegetables could talk. | ||
| 7 | April 7, 2024: Death Penalty | 2024-04-07 |
| John Oliver discusses new information about the methods used to carry out the death penalty, plus this week's earthquake in New Jersey, and John's new celebrity crush. It's not who you think. Whoever you're thinking of, you're wrong. | ||
| 6 | March 31, 2024: Food Delivery Apps | 2024-03-31 |
| John Oliver discusses the downsides of food delivery apps, Donald Trump's latest attempt to pay off his legal debts, and why one southern California police department got in trouble with Lego. | ||
| 5 | March 17, 2024: Student Loan Debt | 2024-03-17 |
| John Oliver discusses the state of student loans, the House vote to ban TikTok, why House Republicans refused to attend their work retreat, and, of course, Left Shark. | ||
| 4 | March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards | 2024-03-10 |
| John Oliver discusses how state medical boards fail to protect patients, Kamala Harris' awkward call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the North Carolina Republican running for governor, and which reality show would benefit from becoming a government psyop. | ||
| 3 | March 3, 2024: Airplanes | 2024-03-03 |
| John Oliver discusses how Boeing went from being a company known for quality craftsmanship to one synonymous with crashes, mishaps and "quality escape." Whatever that means. | ||
| 2 | February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering | 2024-02-25 |
| John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it's easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts. | ||
| 1 | February 18, 2024: Supreme Court | 2024-02-18 |
| John Oliver discusses the Supreme Court, the ethically questionable gifts some of the justices receive, and an offer for Clarence Thomas that could ruin John's life. Genuinely. You'll see. | ||
| Season 10 (show/hide) | ||
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| 21 | December 17, 2023: Elon Musk | 2023-12-17 |
| John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match. | ||
| 20 | December 10, 2023: Freight Trains | 2023-12-10 |
| John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain … everything. | ||
| 19 | December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations | 2023-12-03 |
| John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky. | ||
| 18 | November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores | 2023-11-19 |
| John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice. | ||
| 17 | November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War | 2023-11-12 |
| John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. | ||
| 16 | November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights | 2023-11-05 |
| John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach. | ||
| 15 | October 29, 2023: Chocolate | 2023-10-29 |
| John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird. | ||
| 14 | October 22, 2023: McKinsey | 2023-10-22 |
| John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company. | ||
| 13 | October 15, 2023: Food Safety | 2023-10-15 |
| John Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces. | ||
| 12 | October 8, 2023: Homeschooling | 2023-10-08 |
| John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader’s parenting skills. | ||
| 11 | October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care | 2023-10-01 |
| John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert. | ||
| 10 | April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border | 2023-04-30 |
| John Oliver discusses the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators. | ||
| 9 | April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II | 2023-04-23 |
| John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, three of the biggest crypto companies to collapse over the past year, and what to do when your office is giving off “crime vibes.” | ||
| 8 | April 16, 2023: Farmworkers | 2023-04-16 |
| John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we’ve failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair. | ||
| 7 | April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations | 2023-04-09 |
| John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is ‘’tree-shaped.’’ | ||
| 6 | April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement | 2023-04-02 |
| John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah. | ||
| 5 | March 19, 2023: Timeshares | 2023-03-19 |
| John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture. | ||
| 4 | March 12, 2023: TANF | 2023-03-12 |
| John Oliver discusses TANF – a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law. | ||
| 3 | March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis | 2023-03-05 |
| John Oliver discusses Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the dangers of “woke math.” | ||
| 2 | February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence | 2023-02-26 |
| John Oliver discusses how artificial intelligence works and where it might be heading; plus, James O'Keefe is ousted from Project Veritas. | ||
| 1 | February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy | 2023-02-19 |
| John Oliver discusses the history and potential of psychedelic assisted therapy; plus, the Fox News lawsuit; the Ohio train derailment. Guest stars: A$AP Rocky, Laura Ingraham | ||
| Season 9 (show/hide) | ||
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| 30 | November 20, 2022: Qatar World Cup | 2022-11-20 |
| John Oliver discusses the Qatar World Cup and human rights violations happening in the host country; plus, the ongoing chaos at Twitter. Guest stars: Al Roker, David Beckham, Donie O'Sullivan, Katy Tur | ||
| 29 | November 13, 2022: The Monarchy | 2022-11-13 |
| John Oliver discusses the future—and the unsavory past—of the British monarchy; plus, Fox News dumps Trump following GOP midterm losses. Guest stars: Ari Melber, King Charles III, Prince Philip, Rachel Maddow | ||
| 28 | November 6, 2022: Election Subversion | 2022-11-06 |
| With midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses what happens after the votes are in, how some elected officials might try to negate legitimate election results, and which Teletubby would taste best. Guest stars: Heidi Klum, Nick Offerman, Steve Bannon | ||
| 27 | October 30, 2022: Bail Reform | 2022-10-30 |
| John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many Republican attack ads; plus, the UK gets a new prime minister after Liz Truss resigns. Guest stars: Al Roker, Alan Cumming, Rishi Sunak | ||
| 26 | October 16, 2022: Transgender Rights II | 2022-10-16 |
| John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what’s at stake, and the filthiest of the “Peanuts” characters. Plus, Russia’s war on Ukraine continues. Guest stars: MJ Rodriguez | ||
| 25 | October 9, 2022: Crime Reporting | 2022-10-09 |
| John Oliver discusses the outlets that cover crime, the incentives that drive them, the flawed sources they rely upon, and an alternative name for Miss Piggy. | ||
| 24 | October 2, 2022: Museums | 2022-10-02 |
| John Oliver discusses some of the world’s most prestigious museums, why they contain so many stolen goods, the market that continues to illegally trade antiquities, and a pretty solid blueprint for revenge. Plus, a disastrous start for the Liz Truss era in the UK. Guest stars: Kumail Nanjiani, Liz Truss, Oliver Dowden | ||
| 23 | September 25, 2022: Bolsonaro | 2022-09-25 |
| John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right president of Brazil; plus, Ron DeSantis's migrants stunt; Puerto Rico's blackouts. Guest stars: Bad Bunny, Jair Bolsonaro, Katie Porter | ||
| 22 | September 11, 2022: Law & Order | 2022-09-11 |
| John Oliver discusses what the wildly popular TV franchise has been teaching us about law enforcement; plus, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and some tricks for how to get to sleep in two minutes flat. Guest stars: Dick Wolf, Jamey Sheridan, Jerry Orbach, Liz Truss, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer | ||
| 21 | August 21, 2022: Carbon Offsets | 2022-08-21 |
| John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are and what they claim to do; plus, a look at the U.S. House and Senate elections in Alaska. | ||
| 20 | August 14, 2022: Afghanistan | 2022-08-14 |
| John Oliver discusses what’s happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan; plus, the FBI visits Trump, a look at AI-Generated images, and how to properly modify the verb “feel.” Guest stars: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Steve Buscemi | ||
| 19 | August 7, 2022: Monkeypox | 2022-08-07 |
| John Oliver discusses how we’ve fumbled the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S.; plus, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones gets his comeuppance. Guest stars: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Lauren Weber | ||
| 18 | July 31, 2022: Mental Health Care | 2022-07-31 |
| John Oliver discusses the cracks in our broken mental health care system; plus, a look at who's running to become the UK's prime minister. Guest stars: Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak | ||
| 17 | July 24, 2022: Inflation | 2022-07-24 |
| John Oliver discusses the causes of inflation and what we've done about it; plus, updates on the beach dolls and the banana sculpture. Guest stars: Joe Biden | ||
| 16 | June 26, 2022: Water | 2022-06-26 |
| John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west; plus, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Guest stars: Brian Cox | ||
| 15 | June 19, 2022: Rent | 2022-06-19 |
| John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson’s complex relationship to limes. Plus, a look at GOP primary winners claiming the 2020 election was stolen. Guest stars: Dakota Johnson | ||
| 14 | June 12, 2022: Tech Monopolies | 2022-06-12 |
| John Oliver discusses tech monopolies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, and how to address the hidden harm they can do. Plus, a look at the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Arizona, which includes Trump-endorsed candidate Blake Masters. Guest stars: Jeff Bezos | ||
| 13 | June 5, 2022: School Police | 2022-06-05 |
| John Oliver discusses school safety issues and the push for more police; plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia. Guest stars: Alex Turner | ||
| 12 | May 22, 2022: Subway | 2022-05-22 |
| John Oliver discusses the business model of one of the largest franchises in the U.S.; plus, a look at the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race. Guest stars: Bret Baier, Chuck Schumer, Daniel K. Isaac, Dr. Phil McGraw | ||
| 11 | May 15, 2022: Utilities | 2022-05-15 |
| John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies; how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews. plus, a look at Alabama's extreme anti-trans law; highlights from the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Guest stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé, Ryan Gosling | ||
| 10 | May 8, 2022: Abortion Ruling/Philippines Election | 2022-05-08 |
| John Oliver discusses the leaked draft opinion that looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade, how we got to this point, and where we may be headed. Plus, a look at the current presidential election in the Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is (in a very limited and unflattering way) sort of like Ant-Man. Guest stars: Barack Obama, Chuck Schumer | ||
| 9 | May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism | 2022-05-01 |
| John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color, and pandas. Guest stars: Joe Biden, Shaquille O'Neal, Sherry Jackson, Soledad O'Brien | ||
| 8 | April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations | 2022-04-17 |
| John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging, particularly for the innocent, and why he’s more of a Lorelai than a Rory. Plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate. Guest stars: Alexandra Dickson, Connor Ratliff, Donald Trump, Mehmet Oz, Michael Torpey, Tim Meadows | ||
| 7 | April 10, 2022: Data Brokers | 2022-04-10 |
| John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us, what they’re doing with our personal information, and one… unusual way to change privacy laws. Plus, Russian State TV lies about the Ukraine war; DirecTV drops OAN; John says goodbye to AT&T. | ||
| 6 | April 3, 2022: Trucks | 2022-04-03 |
| John Oliver explains how truck drivers get paid, how they often don’t, and how companies exploit them to increase profits; plus Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn's tales of GOP orgies and drug use has him in trouble with his own party. Guest stars: Alex Knight, Christopher McDonald, David Kaye, O.J. Simpson, P.L. Brown, Pam Murphy, Rob Corddry, Rob Riggle, Ryan Barger, Zach Galifianakis | ||
| 5 | March 27, 2022: Harm Reduction | 2022-03-27 |
| John Oliver discusses why overdoses in the U.S. have been on the rise and what we should, and shouldn’t, be doing to prevent them; plus, a disastrous royal tour; Ketanji Brown Jackson faces inane questions from the GOP; the Nenana Ice Classic. Guest stars: Chris Parnell, Joe Biden | ||
| 4 | March 13, 2022: Tickets | 2022-03-13 |
| Why concert tickets are so expensive and who’s making money off them; plus, Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney’s campaign donations, and which One Direction is John’s favorite? Guest stars: Alicia Augello Cook, Justin Bieber, Volodymyr Zelenskyy | ||
| 3 | March 6, 2022: Wrongful Convictions | 2022-03-06 |
| John Oliver explains why it’s so difficult to be exonerated for a wrongful conviction, even when there’s compelling evidence to prove your innocence, and how we can correct the state’s mistakes. Guest stars: Clarissa Ward, James Spader, Joe Biden, Josh Charles, Julianna Margulies, Lamar Johnson, Steve Harvey, Trent Lott | ||
| 2 | February 27, 2022: Sex Work | 2022-02-27 |
| John Oliver explains why criminalizing sex work hasn’t helped the most vulnerable people involved; plus, Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Guest stars: Barack Obama, Walter Cronkite, Wendy Williams | ||
| 1 | February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory | 2022-02-20 |
| John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, and what it isn’t; plus, the Canadian trucker protests. | ||
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| 30 | November 14, 2021: Union Busting | 2021-11-14 |
| Main story: the mechanics of union busting, and why the companies who do it face so few consequences; plus, John checks in on the insurrection—the story that kicked the year off wrong. Guest stars: Cardi B, George Clooney, H. Jon Benjamin, Jeff Bezos, Jennifer Coolidge, Leslie Jones, RuPaul, Will Ferrell, Zach Cherry | ||
| 29 | November 7, 2021: The Power Grid | 2021-11-07 |
| Main story: the state of the nation’s power grid; plus, how world leaders aren’t living up to their promises on climate action. Guest stars: Jenna Bush | ||
| 28 | October 31, 2021: Homelessness | 2021-10-31 |
| Main story: With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver examines the way we discuss the unhoused; plus, a look at Biden’s spending plan. Guest stars: Drew Pinsky, George Clooney, Mitt Romney, Seth Green, Tyra Banks | ||
| 27 | October 24, 2021: Taiwan | 2021-10-24 |
| Main story: Taiwan’s history of being governed by other countries, and its relationship with China; plus, why some cops are refusing vaccinations. Guest stars: James Corden, John Cena, Mark Elliot | ||
| 26 | October 10, 2021: Misinformation | 2021-10-10 |
| Main story: how misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities; plus, AT&T’s involvement with far-right One America News. | ||
| 25 | October 3, 2021: PFAS | 2021-10-03 |
| Main story: PFAS—a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues—and why their widespread use isn’t as magical as it may seem. Guest stars: Danny DeVito, Gordon Ramsay | ||
| 24 | September 26, 2021: Voting Rights | 2021-09-26 |
| Main story: the current attacks on voting rights, who’s behind them, and what we can do about it. Plus, how thousands of migrants were treated at the U.S. border last week, and why the Biden Administration needs to take a firmer stance on immigration reform; and a look at the federal duck stamp contest. Guest stars: Alan Powell, Joe Biden, Stephen A. Smith | ||
| 23 | September 12, 2021: Lukashenko | 2021-09-12 |
| Main story: the longtime leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko; plus, what a new abortion law in Texas means for Roe v. Wade. Guest stars: Steven Seagal | ||
| 22 | August 22, 2021: Afghanistan | 2021-08-22 |
| Main story: the end of America’s war with Afghanistan, and the humanitarian crisis being left behind; plus, why two attorneys are locked in a legal battle, and how they could come to a resolution outside of court. Guest stars: Barack Obama, Chuck Todd, Donald Trump, George W. Bush, H. Jon Benjamin, Joe Biden, Laura Ingraham, Sasson Gabay | ||
| 21 | August 15, 2021: Ransomware | 2021-08-15 |
| Main story: ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them; plus, the spread of the Delta variant. Guest stars: H. Jon Benjamin, J.K. Simmons | ||
| 20 | August 8, 2021: Opioids III – The Sacklers | 2021-08-08 |
| Main story: How the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis; plus, Russia’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics. Guest stars: Andrew Cuomo, H. Jon Benjamin, Richard Kind | ||
| 19 | August 1, 2021: Emergency Medical Services | 2021-08-01 |
| Main story: how emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things. Guest stars: George Clooney, H. Jon Benjamin, Joe Biden, Matt Vogel, Mustafa Haidari | ||
| 18 | July 25, 2021: Housing Discrimination | 2021-07-25 |
| Main story: the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it’s done, and, crucially, what we can do about it; plus, John is headed back to the studio and makes a new friend along the way. Guest stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Joe Biden, Nikole Hannah-Jones | ||
| 17 | June 27, 2021: Health Care Sharing Ministries | 2021-06-27 |
| Main story: The limitations of Health Care Sharing Ministries, a faith-based alternative to health insurance; plus, the ItalyGate conspiracy theory. Guest stars: Rachel Dratch | ||
| 16 | June 20, 2021: PACE | 2021-06-20 |
| Main story: How PACE, a program meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed and can put people at risk of losing their homes; plus, a look at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Guest stars: Barack Obama, David Kelly, George Clooney | ||
| 15 | June 13, 2021: Prison Heat | 2021-06-13 |
| Main story: How the failure to air-condition prisons can cause health issues for incarcerated people; plus, a look at the NYC mayoral candidates. | ||
| 14 | June 6, 2021: Asian Americans | 2021-06-06 |
| Main story: Examining the diverse group of people who fall under the term “Asian American,” and the history of the model minority stereotype. Plus, Jair Bolsonaro is jeopardizing the national and global health. Guest stars: Jair Bolsonaro, Jenna Bush, Whoopi Goldberg | ||
| 13 | May 23, 2021: Sponcon | 2021-05-23 |
| Main story: why the integrity of local news is so important; plus, how some red states are trying to overturn Roe v. Wade and why the Venus Veil is so much more than a blanket. (It's not.) Guest stars: Erica Hernandez, George Clooney | ||
| 12 | May 16, 2021: Stand Your Ground | 2021-05-16 |
| Main story: why “stand your ground” laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don’t. Plus, a look at the past week’s events in Israel. Guest stars: Ari Melber | ||
| 11 | May 9, 2021: Hair | 2021-05-09 |
| Main story: The ways Black hair can be a target of discrimination; plus, the race for governor in California, and GOP voter suppression. Guest stars: Chris Chalk, Craig Robinson, David Kaye, Leslie Jones, Malcolm X, Porsha Williams Guobadia, Uzo Aduba | ||
| 10 | May 2, 2021: Covid Vaccines | 2021-05-02 |
| Main story: Why some people don’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine; plus, when governments try to tweet; Dana Perino grew up on a ranch. Guest stars: Bill Gates | ||
| 9 | April 18, 2021: Bankruptcy | 2021-04-18 |
| Main story: Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; plus, a look at police brutality in the U.S. Guest stars: Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden | ||
| 8 | April 11, 2021: Long Term Care | 2021-04-11 |
| Main story: Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers. Guest stars: 2 Chainz, Joe Biden | ||
| 7 | April 4, 2021: The National Debt | 2021-04-04 |
| Main story: How national debt works and why it might be more helpful that you think; plus, Giuliani freaks over Lil Nas X; Amazon’s anti-union tactics; Peeps and Pepsi form an unholy alliance. Guest stars: Johnny Carson, Matt Gaetz, Ronald Reagan | ||
| 6 | March 21, 2021: Plastics | 2021-03-21 |
| Main story: How plastics are harming the planet, and why recycling isn’t the solution you think it is; plus, the Atlanta mass shootings and hate crimes against Asian-Americans. Guest stars: Joe Biden, Richard Kind | ||
| 5 | March 14, 2021: Tucker Carlson | 2021-03-14 |
| Main story: Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he’s admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill. Guest stars: Andrew Cuomo, Britney Spears, Kevin McCarthy, Matt Gaetz | ||
| 4 | March 7, 2021: Unemployment | 2021-03-07 |
| Main story: The many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits; plus, Fox News freaks out over Dr. Seuss; Texas lifts its mask mandate; Neil Cavuto really loves Adele. Guest stars: Laura Ingraham | ||
| 3 | February 28, 2021: Raids | 2021-02-28 |
| Main story: How few guardrails there are on the use of police raids; plus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple scandals. Guest stars: Andrew Cuomo | ||
| 2 | February 21, 2021: Meatpacking | 2021-02-21 |
| Main story: Working conditions in the meatpacking industry; plus, the Texas power crisis in the wake of severe winter weather. Guest stars: Bill O'Reilly, Hill Harper, Steve Bannon | ||
| 1 | February 14, 2021: Next Pandemic | 2021-02-14 |
| Main story: What could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn’t kiss pigs; plus, fallout from Trump’s second impeachment trial. Guest stars: Jack McBrayer, Julia Jones | ||
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| 30 | Episode 209 | 2020-11-15 |
| Main story: Trump’s spurious attempts to overturn the US presidential election results; plus, Jon Voight disgraces himself; FaceTime with Adam Driver; 2020 goes out with a bang. Guest stars: Adam Driver, Donald Trump, Jon Voight | ||
| 29 | Episode 208 | 2020-11-08 |
| Main story: Joe Biden beating Donald Trump in the historic US presidential election; also, “And Now – At The End of a Long, Exhausting Week: Dumps.” Guest stars: Chris Wallace, Chuck Todd, Joe Biden, Laura Ingraham | ||
| 28 | Episode 207 | 2020-11-01 |
| Main story 1: how the Trump administration has handled the COVID-19 outbreak in the US, from lack of preparation, to mangled coordination, to harmful communication; main story 2, William Barr’s attitude toward authority and executive power, how that attitude has influenced Donald Trump’s presidency, and what it could mean if Trump wins a second term. | ||
| 27 | Episode 206 | 2020-10-25 |
| Main story: How the Trump administration has handled asylum seekers; plus, a recap of the last presidential debate; and Giuliani meets Borat. | ||
| 26 | Episode 205 | 2020-10-18 |
| Main story: the crucial role of the World Health Organization and why Trump’s plans to withdraw the U.S. could have dire consequences; plus, John visits Danbury, CT for a very special ceremony. Guests: Mark Boughton. Guest stars: Donald Trump | ||
| 25 | Episode 204 | 2020-10-04 |
| Main story: A look at various efforts to destabilize the vote and how to ensure your ballot is properly counted; plus, Trump contracts COVID-19 and suffers a debate debacle. | ||
| 24 | Episode 203 | 2020-09-27 |
| Main story: the future of the Supreme Court; also, Trump’s plan to contest the election; Vin Diesel sings; Sean Penn reads; an important Peeps update. | ||
| 23 | Episode 202 | 2020-08-30 |
| Main story: a look at the Republican National Convention; plus a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports. | ||
| 22 | Episode 201 | 2020-08-23 |
| Main story: An update on Trump’s border wall; plus, The “Unconventional Convention”; the return of Pumpkin Spice. | ||
| 21 | Episode 200 | 2020-08-16 |
| Main story: people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors; plus, Republicans embrace QAnon; Trump brings back birtherism. Guest stars: Larry King | ||
| 20 | Episode 199 | 2020-08-02 |
| Main story: A look at how the history of race is taught in schools; plus, Trump pushes bad medicine; Louie Gohmert tests positive; and Steve Guttenberg has a “Cameo.” Guest stars: Alexis Louder, Laura Ingraham, Morgan Freeman, Steve Guttenberg, Whoopi Goldberg | ||
| 19 | Episode 198 | 2020-07-26 |
| Main story: The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; plus, Trump’s authoritarian show of force in Portland; Martha Stewart loosens up. Guest stars: Charles Payne, Chuck Todd, Donald Trump, Martha Stewart | ||
| 18 | Episode 197 | 2020-07-19 |
| Main story: The proliferation of conspiracy theories about COVID-19; plus, Trump and GOP governors push to open schools in the fall despite rising infection rates. Guests Alex Trebek, John Cena, Paul Rudd, and Billy Porter. Guest stars: Alex Trebek, Billy Porter, Catherine O'Hara, John Cena, Paul Rudd | ||
| 17 | Episode 196 | 2020-06-28 |
| Main story: evictions are on the rise due to coronavirus; plus, COVID-19 cases are surging in red states like Texas and Florida; Papa John Schnatter ruins Tik Tok. | ||
| 16 | Episode 195 | 2020-06-21 |
| Main story: Why COVID-19 has spread so rapidly behind bars and what we can do to stop it; plus, K-pop fans punk racist hashtags; Trump’s Tulsa rally flops; John Bolton’s new book drops. | ||
| 15 | Episode 194 | 2020-06-14 |
| Main story: The dangers of facial recognition technology; plus, Black Lives Matter protests, NASCAR bans the confederate flag, Tucker Carlson gets triggered by “Sesame Street.” | ||
| 14 | Episode 193 | 2020-06-07 |
| Main story: As nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are met with police brutality, John discusses how the histories of policing and white supremacy are intertwined, the roadblocks to fixing things, and some potential paths forward. | ||
| 13 | Episode 192 | 2020-05-31 |
| Main story: Why voting by mail is necessary in the United States; plus, the George Floyd protests, and some helpful trademark ideas for Dana White. | ||
| 12 | Episode 191 | 2020-05-17 |
| Main story: The disappearance of sports due to COVID-19; plus, Dr. Bright blows the whistle; 2020 Congressional insider trading scandal; Marble racing; a special message for Adam Driver. | ||
| 11 | Episode 190 | 2020-05-10 |
| Main story: the USPS faces financial catastrophe and what we can do to help; plus, William Barr vs the law; Trump’s “live and let die” moment; Axl Rose vs Steve Mnuchin. | ||
| 10 | Episode 189 | 2020-05-03 |
| Main story: How much coronavirus testing the US has done and why we need to do more; plus, Jared Kushner declares victory over the virus; Alex Jones goes full cannibal; cats love watching John. | ||
| 9 | Episode 188 | 2020-04-19 |
| Main story: Various sources of misinformation about COVID-19, from televangelists and the right-wing media, to Trump himself; plus, Wendy Williams @home; Coming Up on “Inside Edition.” | ||
| 8 | Episode 187 | 2020-04-12 |
| Main story: Essential workers and unemployment in the United States during the Coronavirus recession; plus, "Art 1992" and the works of Brian Swords of York, Elizabeth II coronavirus broadcast wearing green dress. | ||
| 7 | Episode 186 | 2020-04-05 |
| Main story: One America News Network, a far-right news network being embraced by President Trump; plus, some GOP governors refuse to issue stay-at-home orders; “alt-right Pinocchio” Jared Kushner’s press conference; and Jeremy Renner drops a new album. | ||
| 6 | Episode 185 | 2020-03-29 |
| Main story: President Trump’s inconsistent response to the coronavirus pandemic; plus, John shows what he’s been watching at home and makes an offer to buy some unusual artwork. | ||
| 5 | Episode 184 | 2020-03-15 |
| Main story: 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak, governmental response in the US, and the prevention of COVID-19. This episode was filmed at an unspecified location with no live audience as the studio and the show's offices were shut down after employees tested positive for COVID-19. John Oliver stated the show will go on hiatus for an unspecified amount of time but will definitely return. | ||
| 4 | Episode 183 | 2020-03-08 |
| Main story: A look at how much power–and how little accountability–local sheriffs have; plus, Trump’s coronavirus incompetence; India’s self-censorship of “Last Week Tonight.” | ||
| 3 | Episode 182 | 2020-03-01 |
| Main story: What’s being done to fight coronavirus as it spreads to the U.S.; plus, John offers the Phillie Phanatic a new job. | ||
| 2 | Episode 181 | 2020-02-23 |
| Main story: India’s controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his government’s Hindu nationalism; plus, a look at Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign. | ||
| 1 | Episode 180 | 2020-02-16 |
| Main story: The pros and cons of Medicare for All; plus, Bill Barr does Trump’s personal bidding; and Flyers mascot Gritty is exonerated! | ||
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| 30 | Episode 179 | 2019-11-17 |
| Main story: Why the census matters; plus, the return of Chiijohn; Republicans struggle to defend Trump in impeachment hearings. Guests: Hugh Bonneville, Seth Meyers. | ||
| 29 | Episode 178 | 2019-11-10 |
| Main story: How SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent (including an update on Bob Murray’s lawsuit); plus, Trump “caught” the swamp; Lindsey Graham’s desperate defense of Trump; Roger Stone’s trial begins. | ||
| 28 | Episode 177 | 2019-11-03 |
| Main story: How voting machines work, how they don’t, and how we can fix them; plus, Trump and his allies attack witnesses in the impeachment saga. Guests: Ken Burns (voice-over). | ||
| 27 | Episode 176 | 2019-10-27 |
| Main story: The alarming decision to pull U.S. troops from the Turkey-Syria border; plus, the killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (the ISIS leader), Trump’s impeachment inquiry continues, and the latest on Brexit. | ||
| 26 | Episode 175 | 2019-10-13 |
| Main story: Tension between the public and private worlds of predicting the weather; plus, two of Giuliani’s cronies are arrested, and the NBA-China mess. | ||
| 25 | Episode 174 | 2019-10-06 |
| Main story: The consequences of China’s one-child policy; plus, the latest on Trump’s impeachment inquiry and his plea for foreign meddling. | ||
| 24 | Episode 173 | 2019-09-29 |
| Main story: Why compounding pharmacies that create medication for individual patients can cause big problems; plus, “Stupid Watergate II: The Stupidest Watergate.” Guests: David Schwimmer, Method Man, Jimmy Kimmel, RuPaul, Michael Bolton, Kristen Bell, and Kiefer Sutherland. | ||
| 23 | Episode 172 | 2019-09-15 |
| Main story: Legal immigration; plus, corruption in Russian elections, And Now: Maria Bartiromo and Investigative Discovery’s Joe Kenda. | ||
| 22 | Episode 171 | 2019-09-08 |
| Main story: Legislation and the filibuster; plus, Trump’s weather map flub; Boris Johnson and British Brexit chaos; And Now: Fox Business’s Stu Varney Gets All Giddy Over the President. | ||
| 21 | Episode 170 | 2019-08-18 |
| Main story: The roles that gender and racial bias can play in medical treatment; plus, Trump wants to buy Greenland; Hong Kong protests continue; and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back! Guests: Wanda Sykes, Larry David. | ||
| 20 | Episode 169 | 2019-08-11 |
| Main story: President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and Guinness World Records; plus, Trump’s inauspicious visits to Dayton and El Paso in the wake of mass shootings; gun control and the NRA’s recent scandals; stone-skipping competition. | ||
| 19 | Episode 168 | 2019-08-04 |
| Main story: Penal labor in the United States and Securus Technologies; plus, Boris Johnson, John Ratcliffe, Sam Clovis. Note: This episode was preceded by a short monologue about the 2019 El Paso and Dayton shootings, both of which occurred earlier that weekend. | ||
| 18 | Episode 167 | 2019-07-28 |
| Main story: How Britain’s new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has succeeded; plus, Puerto Rico’s governor resigns following mass protests. | ||
| 17 | Episode 166 | 2019-06-30 |
| Main story: E-commerce, warehouse working conditions and business logistics; plus, Trump’s foreign misadventures; Jared Kushner’s Mideast peace plan. Also guest Gilbert Gottfried (voice-over). Guest stars: Gilbert Gottfried | ||
| 16 | Episode 165 | 2019-06-23 |
| Main story: Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular; plus, Trump almost goes to war with Iran; and “Can Meghan McCain Say Just One Thing.” | ||
| 15 | Episode 164 | 2019-06-16 |
| Main story: The pros and cons of impeaching Trump; plus, Steve Bullock, Duncan D. Hunter campaign finance scandal. | ||
| 14 | Episode 163 | 2019-06-09 |
| Main story: Equal Rights Amendment and Phyllis Schlafly; plus Donald Trump’s trip to the United Kingdom, Theresa May’s resignation as Conservative Party leader, 2019 Conservative Party (UK) leadership election. | ||
| 13 | Episode 162 | 2019-06-02 |
| Main story: The medical design industry has a troubling lack of regulation; plus, Jared Kushner’s Israel visit, Golan Heights, Glen Casada/Cade Cothren text message scandal. Guests: Jane Krakowski Guest stars: Jane Krakowski | ||
| 12 | Episode 161 | 2019-05-19 |
| Main story: America’s system for conducting death investigations is a mess; plus, a look at the Eurovision 2019 Song Contest, Hatari, Trump’s tariff confusion. Guests: Glenn Close, Tracy Morgan Guest stars: Glenn Close, Tracy Morgan | ||
| 11 | Episode 160 | 2019-05-12 |
| Main story: Green New Deal and carbon pricing; plus, GOP states are passing extreme anti-abortion bills in an attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade. Guests: Bill Nye Guest stars: Bill Nye | ||
| 10 | Episode 159 | 2019-05-05 |
| Main story: lethal injection and the death penalty; plus, the various options in the Australian elections. | ||
| 9 | Episode 158 | 2019-04-21 |
| Main story: The Mueller Report; plus, Chiitan, the rogue Japanese mascot. Guests: Hugh Bonneville, Ryan Barger Guest stars: Hugh Bonneville, Ryan Barger | ||
| 8 | Episode 157 | 2019-04-14 |
| Main story: an update on opioid abuse and Richard Sackler; plus, Brexit gets a Halloween extension; Julian Assange gets arrested. Guest stars: Bryan Cranston, Michael K. Williams, Michael Keaton, Richard Kind | ||
| 7 | Episode 156 | 2019-04-07 |
| Main story: Mobile homes and Frank Rolfe; plus, Stephen Moore, Herman Cain, and the Catherine Pugh/Heather Holly scandal. | ||
| 6 | Episode 155 | 2019-03-31 |
| Main story: World Wrestling Entertainment and its often-villainous owner, Vince McMahon; plus, fallout from the Mueller Report. | ||
| 5 | Episode 154 | 2019-03-17 |
| Main story: A talk about the power of public shaming, good and bad, includes an interview with Monica Lewinsky; plus, Christchurch mosque shootings, Fraser Anning’s response to the shootings, a Brexit update. Guest stars: Monica Lewinsky | ||
| 4 | Episode 153 | 2019-03-10 |
| Main story: Pressuring the FCC to end the scourge of Robocalls; plus, the Brazilian president’s bizarre tweet; Trump signs bibles and welcomes Tim “Apple.” | ||
| 3 | Episode 152 | 2019-03-03 |
| Main story: Automation and technological unemployment; plus, 2019 North Korea–United States Hanoi Summit, Michael Cohen testimony, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump. Guest stars: Gilbert Gottfried | ||
| 2 | Episode 151 | 2019-02-24 |
| Main story: TV psychics can make a lot of money by exploiting vulnerable people; plus, William Happer, 2018 North Carolina election fraud hearings. Guest stars: Rachel Dratch | ||
| 1 | Episode 150 | 2019-02-17 |
| Main story: the effects of Brexit; plus, Drumpf’s border wall “national emergency”; and New Zealand’s ongoing map crisis. | ||
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| 30 | Episode 149 | 2018-11-18 |
| Main story: A look at the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, including our president. Plus, the fate of Russell Crowe’s jockstrap; a Brexit update; Trump’s reaction to California’s wildfires. | ||
| 29 | Episode 148 | 2018-11-11 |
| Main story: Washington is looking awfully swampy, despite Trump’s promise to “drain the swamp.” Plus, a recap of the midterm election results; a look at acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker’s past; ads masquerading as tweets from celebrity “influencers.” | ||
| 28 | Episode 147 | 2018-11-04 |
| Main story: Examining the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the real chance that it could happen again. Plus, Trump’s scare tactics and flurry of false statements in the run-up to the midterm elections. | ||
| 27 | Episode 146 | 2018-10-28 |
| Main story: State Attorneys General; plus, Fox News speculation on package bombs; Saudi Arabia–Khashoggi fallout and WWE event. | ||
| 26 | Episode 145 | 2018-10-14 |
| Main story: Saudi Arabia and the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi; plus, campaign ads for midterm elections; And Now: The Man from the Ted Cruz Ad Says 8 More Names with Total Contempt; news anchors on Instagram. | ||
| 25 | Episode 144 | 2018-10-07 |
| Main story: Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. Plus, reaction to Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation; scenes from Sean Hannity’s midlife crisis; the Weather Channel’s over-the-top graphics. | ||
| 24 | Episode 143 | 2018-09-30 |
| Main story: the Senate Judiciary Committee testimony by Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh; plus, Donald Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly, new Philadelphia Flyers new mascot, Gritty. | ||
| 23 | Episode 142 | 2018-09-23 |
| Main story: Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas; plus, the latest on the GOP’s defense of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Guest stars: Sarah Silverman, Thomas Middleditch | ||
| 22 | Episode 141 | 2018-09-09 |
| Main story: Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, especially in Florida; plus, Trump’s reaction to the anonymous op-ed in the NY Times; the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. | ||
| 21 | Episode 140 | 2018-08-19 |
| Main story: Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers; Giuliani claims “truth isn’t truth;” Australia’s “final solution” to the immigration problem. | ||
| 20 | Episode 139 | 2018-08-12 |
| Main story: Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message in a shady practice called astroturfing; plus, are President Trump and Laura Ingraham racists?; Saudi Arabia and Canada’s feud; Lithuania’s new tourism slogan hits the spot. | ||
| 19 | Episode 138 | 2018-08-05 |
| Main story: Prosecutors; plus, Paul Manafort trial; And Now: Even More of Paul Manafort’s Jackets. | ||
| 18 | Episode 137 | 2018-07-29 |
| Main story: Workplace sexual harassment, including an interview with Anita Hill; plus, Michael Cohen tapes; Facebook’s stock dive. Guest stars: Anita Hill | ||
| 17 | Episode 136 | 2018-07-01 |
| Main story: Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms; plus, Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement sets off a battle for Trump’s next Supreme Court nominee. | ||
| 16 | Episode 135 | 2018-06-24 |
| Main story: Mexican elections; plus, Trump’s flip-flop on separating illegal immigrant families; Norway’s 7-Eleven condom ads; And Now: Local News is Concerned About Teens. Guest stars: Bobby Moynihan | ||
| 15 | Episode 134 | 2018-06-17 |
| Main story: China; plus, the Week in Trump; And Now: Senator Chuck Schumer is Caught in an Endless Graduation-Speech Time Loop. | ||
| 14 | Episode 133 | 2018-06-10 |
| Main story: Stupid Watergate update; plus, North Korea summit; Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte; And Now: Julie Chen has a Few Questions for the Audience of “The Talk”; Parliamentary footage issue. Guest stars: Gilbert Gottfried | ||
| 13 | Episode 132 | 2018-06-03 |
| Main story: Guardianship for senior citizens; plus, North Korea summit; Russian journalist’s staged death; Royal Family expert Thomas J. Mace-Archer-Mills, Esq.; And Now: The Very British Put-Downs of Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow. Guest stars: Cloris Leachman, Fred Willard, Lily Tomlin, Neil deGrasse Tyson, William Shatner | ||
| 12 | Episode 131 | 2018-05-20 |
| Main story: The addiction treatment industry is dangerously unregulated; plus, coverage of the Royal Wedding; and the planned North Korea summit is in jeopardy. | ||
| 11 | Episode 130 | 2018-05-13 |
| Main story: John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela; plus, more trouble for Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen; local news gets real about Mother’s Day. | ||
| 10 | Episode 129 | 2018-05-06 |
| Main story: Rudy Giuliani; plus, West Virginia Senatorial candidate Don Blankenship; And Now: The Inevitable Consequences of Combining Local News and the Fifth of May; Russell Crowe memorabilia update. | ||
| 9 | Episode 128 | 2018-04-22 |
| Main story: Trump and the Iranian Nuclear Deal; plus, Michael Cohen; Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke; And Now: Somebody Please Tell Ryan Zinke He’s Not a Geologist. Guest stars: James Van Der Beek, Thomas Kopache | ||
| 8 | Episode 127 | 2018-04-15 |
| Main story: corporate taxes; plus, James Comey interview; Michael Cohen raid; And Now: Ari Melber, Rap Genius; Alaska’s last Blockbuster store; Russell Crowe memorabilia. | ||
| 7 | Episode 126 | 2018-04-08 |
| Main story: Crisis pregnancy centers; plus, embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt; Hungarian election; And Now: Coming Up on “The Doctors.” Guest stars: Rachel Dratch | ||
| 6 | Episode 125 | 2018-04-01 |
| Main story: America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone; plus, Sinclair Broadcasting forces local TV news to air pro-Trump propaganda; Egypt’s sham presidential election. Guest stars: H. Jon Benjamin | ||
| 5 | Episode 124 | 2018-03-18 |
| Main story: John Oliver looks at Mike Pence’s past and creates his own children’s book about a rabbit to compete with Pence’s bunny book; plus, Trump fires Rex Tillerson; the Russian spy poisoning case; Putin wins re-election. Guest stars: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jim Parsons, John Lithgow | ||
| 4 | Episode 123 | 2018-03-11 |
| Main story: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies; plus, the Week in Trump; the creepy side to International Women’s Day; And Now: An MSNBC Guest, Brought on to Discuss Gary Cohn’s Departure, Can’t Get Over “The Bachelor” finale. Guest stars: Keegan-Michael Key | ||
| 3 | Episode 122 | 2018-03-04 |
| Main story: NRA TV; plus, the week in White House chaos; And Now: Would You Like to Be on The Maury Show? | ||
| 2 | Episode 121 | 2018-02-25 |
| Main story: Italian election; plus, Trump’s idea to arm teachers; Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump Jr. in India; And Now: The Quiet Pain of Rachael Ray. | ||
| 1 | Episode 120 | 2018-02-18 |
| Main story: Trump vs. the World; plus, Parkland school shooting; leadership scandals in South Africa, Australia and Israel. | ||
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| 30 | Episode 119 | 2017-11-12 |
| Main story: The Trump Presidency; plus, a look back on the year’s segments. Guest stars: Tom Hanks | ||
| 29 | Episode 118 | 2017-11-05 |
| Main story: Economic development; plus, the latest on “Stupid Watergate;” And Now: Morning Shows Celebrating Halloween; the U.S. Postal Service on TV. | ||
| 28 | Episode 117 | 2017-10-29 |
| Main story: Floods; plus, opioid epidemic; Alabama Senate Republican candidate Roy Moore; Australian vote on legalizing same-sex marriage; And Now: Meat Loaf Butchering “America the Beautiful.” | ||
| 27 | Episode 116 | 2017-10-15 |
| Main story: Equifax; plus, Harvey Weinstein scandal; Trump’s latest strikes at Obamacare and the Iran nuclear deal; And Now: Pumpkin Spice Latte. | ||
| 26 | Episode 115 | 2017-10-08 |
| Main story: Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize; plus, Rex Tillerson reportedly calls Trump a ’moron’; Theresa May and Harvey Weinstein’s bad week. Guest stars: Stephen Colbert | ||
| 25 | Episode 114 | 2017-10-01 |
| Main story: Forensic science flaws; plus, Trump’s response to Puerto Rico; tax reform plan; And Now: Guy Fieri Gives a Surprisingly Detailed Tour of His Favorite Place on Earth. | ||
| 24 | Episode 113 | 2017-09-24 |
| Main story: Corporate consolidation; plus, Trump’s NFL comments; Price and Mnuchin scandals; And Now: A Preview of Megyn Kelly’s New Morning Show; Scranton train update. | ||
| 23 | Episode 112 | 2017-09-10 |
| Main story: Joe Arpaio; plus, Trump’s democrat deal; DACA; And Now: What the NFL Will and Will Not Tolerate; Scranton train update. | ||
| 22 | Episode 111 | 2017-08-20 |
| Main story: Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it’s not stored in a safe place; plus, White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon’s firing; and local newscasters warn people not to stare at the sun. | ||
| 21 | Episode 110 | 2017-08-13 |
| Main story: As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and North Korea, LWT enlists “Weird Al” Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy; plus, bipartisan criticism of Trump’s failure to explicitly condemn white supremacists at Virginia rally. Guest stars: “Weird Al” Yankovic | ||
| 20 | Episode 109 | 2017-08-06 |
| Main story: Trump’s plan to hire 5,000 more Border Patrol agents could lead to corruption and misconduct; plus, Trump’s leaked phone calls; Stephen Miller’s feud with the press. Guest stars: Will Arnett | ||
| 19 | Episode 108 | 2017-07-30 |
| Main story: Alex Jones; plus, Trump Transgender military ban; Sen. McCain’s dramatic Obamacare repeal vote; amusing press coverage of Anthony Scaramucci’s expletive-filled interview. Guest stars: Gilbert Gottfried, Jack McBrayer | ||
| 18 | Episode 107 | 2017-07-02 |
| Main story: Sinclair Broadcast Group’s conservative takeover of local TV news; plus, Trump’s travel ban; and Last Week Tonight unveils its collection of presidential wax statues and brings Warren G. Harding’s incredible life story to the big screen. Guest stars: Anna Kendrick, Campbell Scott, James Cromwell, Laura Linney, Michael McKean, Steve Schirripa | ||
| 17 | Episode 106 | 2017-06-25 |
| Main story: vaccines; plus, Trump on Comey tapes; health-care bill update; And Now: The Ongoing Controversy Over WNEP 16 Scranton’s Backyard Train. | ||
| 16 | Episode 105 | 2017-06-18 |
| Main story: coal industry; plus, the American Health Care Act bill; And Now: Things People’s Fathers Used to Say. | ||
| 15 | Episode 104 | 2017-06-11 |
| Main story: U.K. elections and Brexit with special appearance by Lord Buckethead; plus, “Stupid Watergate” update: James Comey edition; And Now: There Is No Group More Easily Amazed Than the Audience of ’America’s Got Talent.’ Guest stars: Lord Buckethead | ||
| 14 | Episode 103 | 2017-06-04 |
| Main story: U.S. pullout from the Paris Agreement; plus, London terror attacks; the week in Putin; And Now: 60 Minutes Anchors are Still Prompting People to Give Them the Exact Soundbites They Need. | ||
| 13 | Episode 102 | 2017-05-21 |
| Main story: Stupid Watergate; plus, Donald Trump's disclosure of classified information to Russia, Comey memos, Transportation Security Administration. | ||
| 12 | Episode 101 | 2017-05-14 |
| Main story: Dialysis and DaVita; plus, dismissal of James Comey, Bill English. | ||
| 11 | Episode 100 | 2017-05-07 |
| Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com and clicking “express” to file your comment. | ||
| 10 | Episode 99 | 2017-04-23 |
| Main story: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner; plus, North Korean missile tests and the Turkish constitutional referendum. Guest stars: Gilbert Gottfried | ||
| 9 | Episode 98 | 2017-04-16 |
| 2017 French presidential election, Sean Spicer Hitler–Assad controversy, Political positions of Donald Trump, and the 2017 Nangarhar airstrike. | ||
| 8 | Episode 97 | 2017-04-09 |
| Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That’s unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment. | ||
| 7 | Episode 96 | 2017-04-02 |
| Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems. | ||
| 6 | Episode 95 | 2017-03-19 |
| Donald Trump’s federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration. | ||
| 5 | Episode 94 | 2017-03-12 |
| The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump. | ||
| 4 | Episode 93 | 2017-03-05 |
| John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk. Guest stars: Dalai Lama | ||
| 3 | Episode 92 | 2017-02-26 |
| John Oliver Talks Health Care: Last Week Tonight explores why Congressional Republicans’ proposed Obamacare replacement works like a thong. | ||
| 2 | Episode 91 | 2017-02-19 |
| Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump. | ||
| 1 | Episode 90 | 2017-02-12 |
| Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet. Guest stars: Thomas Kopache | ||
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| 30 | Episode 89 | 2016-11-13 |
| Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. How did we get to this point? And what do we do now? | ||
| 29 | Episode 88 | 2016-11-06 |
| Multilevel marketing companies claim to be legitimate businesses, but some seem awfully…pyramid shaped. John Oliver and Jaime Camil demonstrate how they work. | ||
| 28 | Episode 87 | 2016-10-30 |
| Public schools are increasingly divided by race and class. John Oliver discusses the troubling trend towards school resegregation. | ||
| 27 | Episode 86 | 2016-10-23 |
| John Oliver discusses the extent and root of the nation’s epidemic of opioid addiction. | ||
| 26 | Episode 85 | 2016-10-16 |
| John Oliver considers third party candidates seriously as potential presidents. | ||
| 25 | Episode 84 | 2016-10-09 |
| John Oliver examines the legal and moral issues surrounding the military prison at Guantánamo Bay. | ||
| 24 | Episode 83 | 2016-10-02 |
| John Oliver discusses the systems in place to investigate and hold police officers accountable for misconduct. | ||
| 23 | Episode 82 | 2016-09-25 |
| John Oliver on Scandals: the 2016 presidential race is teeming with raisins. Sorry…scandals. | ||
| 22 | Episode 81 | 2016-08-21 |
| Charter schools are privately run, publicly funded, and irregularly regulated. John Oliver explores why they aren’t at all like pizzerias. Guest stars: Will Arnett | ||
| 21 | Episode 80 | 2016-08-14 |
| John Oliver Takes Subprime Auto Lenders To Task: Keegan-Michael Key and Bob Balaban help show how auto lenders can steer vulnerable people into debt. Guest stars: Bob Balaban, Evan Hoyt Thompson, Keegan-Michael Key, Lindsey Broad | ||
| 20 | Episode 79 | 2016-08-07 |
| Last Week Tonight on the Decline of Journalism. John Oliver has some bad news about the state of the industry that gives us our news. Guest stars: Bobby Cannavale, Brian Doyle-Murray, Dylan Baker, Jason Sudeikis, Mahershala Ali, Rose Byrne | ||
| 19 | Episode 78 | 2016-07-31 |
| John Oliver Talks DNC vs. RNC. 'Last Week Tonight' covers the Democratic convention and has choice words regarding the Republican presidential nominee. | ||
| 18 | Episode 77 | 2016-07-24 |
| John Oliver discusses last week's unsurprisingly surprising Republican convention. It was a four-day exercise in emphasizing feelings over facts. Guest stars: Ann Wilson, Cyndi Lauper, Dan Reynolds, John Mellencamp, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton, Nancy Wilson, Sheryl Crow, Usher Raymond | ||
| 17 | Episode 76 | 2016-06-26 |
| Main segment: 2016 Summer Olympics and doping in sports. Segments: Aftermath of the United Kingdom EU membership referendum. Guest stars: Campbell Scott, Derek Klena, Matt Walsh | ||
| 16 | Episode 75 | 2016-06-19 |
| John Oliver on “Brexiting” from the EU: There might be an innate British desire to diss Europe, but Last Week Tonight lays out exactly why it’s a mistake to leave the EU. | ||
| 15 | Episode 74 | 2016-06-12 |
| John Oliver Covers Ins and Outs of Retirement Plans: Saving for retirement means navigating a potential minefield of high fees and bad advice - Last Week Tonight is here to help. Guest stars: Billy Eichner, Kristin Chenoweth | ||
| 14 | Episode 73 | 2016-06-05 |
| John Oliver Takes On Debt Buyers: Companies that purchase debt on the cheap will aggressively collect on it. 'Last Week Tonight’ took a hands-on approach to addressing this issue. | ||
| 13 | Episode 72 | 2016-05-22 |
| Last Week Tonight Tackles U.S. Primaries and Caucuses: The United States selection process for presidential nominees is convoluted — to say the least. Nevertheless, John Oliver reminds Americans that the "middle of the game" is the worst possible time to change the rules. | ||
| 12 | Episode 71 | 2016-05-15 |
| John Oliver on 911 Reliability: Things you never want to hear: there are no guarantees when you call 911. Emergency call centers are in desperate need of funding and new technology, so “no guarantees” is the unfortunate reality. Guest stars: Rob Riggle, Wendi McLendon-Covey | ||
| 11 | Episode 70 | 2016-05-08 |
| John Oliver on Sticking to the Facts: Media outlets often report new findings from scientific studies, but how many are true? Guest stars: BD Wong, H. Jon Benjamin, Michael Torpey, Peter Grosz, Sunita Mani | ||
| 10 | Episode 69 | 2016-04-24 |
| Puerto Rico is suffering a massive debt crisis. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins John Oliver to call for relief. Guest stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda | ||
| 9 | Episode 68 | 2016-04-17 |
| Lead poisoning is a national problem. If only lawmakers were as concerned as the puppets on Sesame Street. | ||
| 8 | Episode 67 | 2016-04-10 |
| Credit reports play a surprisingly large role in our lives, but even more surprising is how often they contain critical mistakes. John Oliver helps credit agencies see why this is a problem. Guest stars: Yo-Yo Ma | ||
| 7 | Episode 66 | 2016-04-03 |
| Lawmakers have to raise money to keep their jobs, but a surprising amount of their job now consists of raising money. John Oliver sits down with Congressman Steve Israel to discuss the costs of political spending. | ||
| 6 | Episode 65 | 2016-03-20 |
| Donald Drumpf wants to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Is his plan feasible? | ||
| 5 | Episode 64 | 2016-03-13 |
| Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It’s…complicated. | ||
| 4 | Episode 63 | 2016-03-06 |
| Special districts spend more public money than all city governments combined. That's odd considering most of us don't know they exist. | ||
| 3 | Episode 62 | 2016-02-28 |
| Our main story was about Donald Trump. We can't believe we're saying that either. | ||
| 2 | Episode 61 | 2016-02-21 |
| Abortion is theoretically legal, but some states make it practically inaccessible. And how is Hollywood whitewashing still a thing? | ||
| 1 | Episode 60 | 2016-02-14 |
| John talks about Scalia's love of the Letter of the Law, Chipotle's avian mascot, and how Voter ID laws should be applied to those who write them. | ||
| Season 2 (show/hide) | ||
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| 35 | Episode 59 | 2015-11-22 |
| John Oliver starts a campaign to remove the penny from circulation and takes a look back at the highlights of the season with appearances from some of our favorite characters. The Paris attacks and their impact on refugee intake across the globe are also discussed. | ||
| 34 | Episode 58 | 2015-11-15 |
| John Oliver investigates the murky world of Daily Fantasy Sports and creates an advertisement to help explain the positives. In other news, the terrorist attacks in Paris shocked the world, Singles Day in China features some questionable celebrity endorsements, and India want their diamond back. | ||
| 33 | Episode 57 | 2015-11-08 |
| John Oliver explains the hurdles for prisoner re-entry in the US with help from a real life ex-convict. In other news, the UK introduces new surveillance measures, US patriotism is an advertising gimmick, and the Washington Redskins defend their trademark. | ||
| 32 | Episode 56 | 2015-11-01 |
| John Oliver discusses the impact of the upcoming US elections on the status of Medicaid and tries to calm tensions in the East China Sea through Kenny G. In other news the peace talks in Syria feature no Syrians, the link between the Ukraine and Star Wars, and Andrew Lloyd Webber has some opinions on UK tax credits. | ||
| 31 | Episode 55 | 2015-10-18 |
| In order to help Canada with their upcoming election, John Oliver enlists Mike Myers, a beaver, and a moose to give some advice to voters. In other news the New Zealand Prime Minister admits to some interesting habits, Mexico isn't happy with it's president and a zoo in Denmark tries to educate visitors by butchering animals. | ||
| 30 | Episode 54 | 2015-10-11 |
| North Dakota's reputation for politeness has led to oil companies taking advantage so John Oliver offers the people of the 'legendary' state a solution. In other news the war in Syria rages on, FIFA is still rife with corruption and Toyota are asked to explain why ISIS has so many of their vehicles. | ||
| 29 | Episode 53 | 2015-10-04 |
| John Oliver investigates the treatment of mental health in the US and discovers the system doesn't always work. In other news Russia gets involved in the bombing of Syria, the UN trains the leaders of the future and Jason Chaffetz is embarressed. John Oliver also launches a brand new app. | ||
| 28 | Episode 52 | 2015-09-27 |
| The European migrant crisis sees millions of refugees face hostility, racism, and red tape so John Oliver does something small for them. In other news Pope Francis visited the U.S., an interesting report on David Cameron and the Volkswagen emissions scandal. | ||
| 27 | Episode 51 | 2015-09-13 |
| The Miranda warning includes the right to a public defender. It doesn’t include the fact that public defenders are highly overworked and grossly underpaid. Guest stars: Danny Pino, Dennis Quaid, Jeremy Sisto, Josh Lucas, Kevin Chapman, Rachel Dratch, Regina King, Robert John Burke, Sonja Sohn | ||
| 26 | Episode 50 | 2015-08-23 |
| This year’s gay marriage ruling was a milestone, but LGBT discrimination is still surprisingly legal. John Oliver explains why we need a federal anti-discrimination law. | ||
| 25 | Episode 49 | 2015-08-16 |
| U.S. tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience. | ||
| 24 | Episode 48 | 2015-08-09 |
| Sex education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a video that covers what some schools are too embarrassed to teach. | ||
| 23 | Episode 47 | 2015-08-02 |
| Washington DC experiences taxation without representation. It's also missing from rhyming state songs. John Oliver and a group of singing children fix one of these problems. | ||
| 22 | Episode 46 | 2015-07-26 |
| Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders. | ||
| 21 | Episode 45 | 2015-07-19 |
| Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat. | ||
| 20 | Episode 44 | 2015-07-12 |
| Cities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that — wait, don’t fall asleep! | ||
| 19 | Episode 43 | 2015-06-28 |
| This week's gay rights victory was historic, but the transgender community still faces staggering challenges. John Oliver focuses on the “T” in “LGBT.” | ||
| 18 | Episode 42 | 2015-06-21 |
| Online harassment is a major problem, but it’s rarely prosecuted. If only we’d been warned about this in the early days of the internet. | ||
| 17 | Episode 41 | 2015-06-14 |
| The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in. Guest stars: Helen Mirren | ||
| 16 | Episode 40 | 2015-06-07 |
| John Oliver explains why America’s bail system is better for the reality tv industry than it is for the justice system. | ||
| 15 | Episode 39 | 2015-05-31 |
| After the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA. Guest stars: Rip Taylor | ||
| 14 | Episode 38 | 2015-05-17 |
| John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens! | ||
| 13 | Episode 37 | 2015-05-10 |
| Many American companies do not offer paid leave after the birth of a child, which means they probably shouldn’t run sappy Mother’s Day ads. Guest stars: Adrienne Warren, Alberto Bonilla, America Ferrera, Bob Balaban, David Wain, Erinn Hayes, Kahan James | ||
| 12 | Episode 36 | 2015-05-03 |
| American students face a ridiculous amount of testing. John Oliver explains how standardized tests impact school funding, the achievement gap, how often kids are expected to throw up. | ||
| 11 | Episode 35 | 2015-04-26 |
| Trendy clothes are cheaper than ever. That sounds great for the people who buy them, but it's horrible for the people who make them. | ||
| 10 | Episode 34 | 2015-04-19 |
| For inventors, patents are an essential protection against theft. But when patent trolls abuse the system by stockpiling patents and threatening lawsuits, businesses are forced to shell out tons of money. CNN produced an actual doomsday video to broadcast when the world is ending and it’s incredibly dull. We've enlisted Martin Sheen to help make humanity’s final moments happier! Guest stars: Martin Sheen | ||
| 9 | Episode 33 | 2015-04-12 |
| Nobody likes the IRS. But recent budget and staff cuts have made it increasingly difficult for the department to do its very important job. Don’t take our word for it. Ask Michael Bolton. Guest stars: Michael Bolton | ||
| 8 | Episode 32 | 2015-04-05 |
| There are very few government checks on what America’s sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver sits down with Edward Snowden to discuss the NSA, the balance between privacy and security, and dick-pics. | ||
| 7 | Episode 31 | 2015-03-22 |
| If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don’t, it can ruin your life. The New Hampshire legislature refused to make the red-tailed hawk the official raptor of their state...so we made it the official raptor of our show. Guest stars: B.J. Hendricks, Ellen Marlow | ||
| 6 | Episode 30 | 2015-03-15 |
| The NCAA doesn’t pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don’t get paid. | ||
| 5 | Episode 29 | 2015-03-08 |
| A set of Supreme Court decisions made over 100 years ago has left U.S. territories without meaningful representation. That’s weird, right? Daylight saving time doesn’t actually benefit anyone. Strangely, it’s still a thing! | ||
| 4 | Episode 28 | 2015-03-01 |
| America's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one. Guest stars: Campbell Scott, Dan Hedaya, Edward Norton, Hope Davis, Josh Lucas, Michael Gaston, Steve Buscemi, Vincent D'Onofrio | ||
| 3 | Episode 27 | 2015-02-22 |
| The vast majority of US judges are elected, forcing many judges to pander to the electorate and accept campaign money in order to keep their jobs. This seems slightly troubling... The UK's Labour Party has painted a campaign van pink in an attempt to attract women voters. We are glad they didn't keep going with that strategy. | ||
| 2 | Episode 26 | 2015-02-15 |
| Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the US, smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their business strong overseas. We've noticed that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue still exists but can’t quite figure out why. Guest stars: Dante Pereira-Olson, Jack Corbin, Jaden Michael, Kylie Ann Kuroghlian | ||
| 1 | Episode 25 | 2015-02-08 |
| Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars marketing drugs to doctors. We have a few issues with that. RadioShack has filed for bankruptcy. We've helped them create a farewell message. Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa. Guest stars: Brian Huskey, Dale E. Turner, John Oliver, Kyle Ploof, Tara Holt | ||
| Season 1 (show/hide) | ||
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| 24 | Episode 24 | 2014-11-09 |
| The Lottery: State lotteries claim to be good for education and the general wellbeing of citizens. But are they? (Spoiler alert: No.) Salmon Canon: There is a cannon that shoots salmon over dams. It’s awesome. Check it out. | ||
| 23 | Episode 23 | 2014-11-02 |
| While midterm coverage is largely focused on the parts of Congress that do very little, vital (and bizarre) midterm elections are going unexamined. State legislators pass a lot of bills, and some of that efficiency is thanks to a group called ALEC that writes legislation for them. It’s as shady as it sounds! | ||
| 22 | Episode 22 | 2014-10-26 |
| John Oliver talks about a Russian submarine in Sweden, Ebola in New York, added sugar in food, Rob Ford's brother, and interviews Jane Goodall. | ||
| 21 | Episode 21 | 2014-10-19 |
| Translators who have aided the U.S. Military in Afghanistan and Iraq are in great danger in their home countries, but red tape is making it impossible for many of them to leave. John Oliver interviews Mohammad, one translator who made it out. Cameras aren’t allowed in the Supreme Court, so most coverage of our most important cases looks like garbage. We fixed that problem with real animals and fake paws. Guest stars: FNU Mohammad | ||
| 20 | Episode 20 | 2014-10-05 |
| Did you know police can just take your stuff if they suspect it's involved in a crime? They can! It’s a shady process called “civil asset forfeiture,” and it would make for a weird episode of Law and Order. Guest stars: Jeff Goldblum | ||
| 19 | Episode 19 | 2014-09-28 |
| The United States has launched a huge number of drone strikes under President Obama. It’s widely accepted and extremely terrifying. Narendra Modi, the Prime Minster of India visited New York and did some classic New York things. Also, some weird, inexplicable things. | ||
| 18 | Episode 18 | 2014-09-21 |
| The Miss America Pageant… how is this still a thing? They claim to give more scholarships to women than any other organization, and, unfortunately, they’re right. To illustrate these problems, John Oliver stages his own pageant with the help of Kathy Griffin. Guest stars: Kathy Griffin | ||
| 17 | Episode 17 | 2014-09-14 |
| John talks about the NFL's decision on Ray Rice's contract, the international response to ISIS, Scotland's separation from the United Kingdom and Twitter hashtags that are being misused by corporations. | ||
| 16 | Episode 16 | 2014-09-07 |
| John talks about ISIS and student loan debt. Musical group A Great Big World make a special appearance. Guest stars: A Great Big World | ||
| 15 | Episode 15 | 2014-08-17 |
| John talks about the conflict in Ferguson, MO and the wage gap between the genders. | ||
| 14 | Episode 14 | 2014-08-10 |
| John talks about the return of US military actions in Iraq, replacing all passwords due to a global security breach and an exploration of the Payday Loan industry. Guest stars: Sarah Silverman | ||
| 13 | Episode 13 | 2014-08-03 |
| John talks about Uganda's anti-gay laws, the CIA's recent report on their use of torture, the New York Port Authority, Argentina's default on debt and native advertising. | ||
| 12 | Episode 12 | 2014-07-27 |
| John talks about human rights violations in the Middle East, nuclear disarmament and Russia's science satellite that lost communication. | ||
| 11 | Episode 11 | 2014-07-20 |
| John talks about the Gaza crisis, the decay of American prisons and the gambling addiction problem in Singapore. | ||
| 10 | Episode 10 | 2014-07-13 |
| John talks about modern American income inequality, Warren G. Harding's love letters and President Obama's "Day In The Life" tour. | ||
| 9 | Episode 9 | 2014-06-29 |
| John hosts an interview with Ugandan LGBT activist Pepe Julian Onziema. Guest stars: Pepe Julian Onziema | ||
| 8 | Episode 8 | 2014-06-22 |
| John talks about Iraq, Antarctica tourism and Dr. Oz's "Miracle Drug". Guest stars: George R. R. Martin, Steve Buscemi | ||
| 7 | Episode 7 | 2014-06-15 |
| John talks about US Immigration and interviews Professor Stephen Hawking. Guest stars: Stephen Hawking | ||
| 6 | Episode 6 | 2014-06-08 |
| John talks about California Chrome and the Belmont Stakes, FIFA and the 2014 World Cup, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Guest stars: Fred Fairbrass, Richard Fairbrass | ||
| 5 | Episode 5 | 2014-06-01 |
| John talks about the rise of the far-right political parties in Europe, the Ukrainian election, Afghanistan, Net Neutrality, Australia's hard-line right-wing Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee. | ||
| 4 | Episode 4 | 2014-05-18 |
| John talks about the product recall going on at General Motors, the EU Court of Justice "Right to be Forgotten" ruling and updates us on how the Indian election is going with help from Fareed Zakaria. Guest stars: Fareed Zakaria | ||
| 3 | Episode 3 | 2014-05-11 |
| John talks about Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia's relations and interviews Bill Nye about Climate Change. Guest stars: Bill Nye | ||
| 2 | Episode 2 | 2014-05-04 |
| John talks about the recent issues of the death penalty, François Hollande and the rising issues happening in Brunei. Guest stars: Simon Ostrovsky | ||
| 1 | Episode 1 | 2014-04-27 |
| John talks about the Indian election, Pom Wonderful and talks with the former NSA Director General Keith Alexander. Guest stars: Keith B. Alexander | ||
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| 84 | Scranton's Train Set | 2026-07-01 |
| 2017. John Oliver notices how obsessed people are with a toy train set on a local news program in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and thinks their devoted audience deserves better. | ||
| 83 | UK Satire Law | 2026-06-25 |
| 2018. John Oliver discusses the U.K.'s law against using parliamentary footage for comedic purposes, why it should change, and a creative replacement we can use in the meantime. | ||
| 82 | Ghanaian Movie Posters | 2026-06-10 |
| John Oliver details the rich history of factually inaccurate (but tonally perfect) movie posters in Ghana, and reveals an unorthodox "for your consideration" campaign. | ||
| 81 | Russell Crowe & Blockbuster | 2026-06-18 |
| 2018. John Oliver gets involved in Russell Crowe's very real divorce auction in the hopes of helping out one of Alaska's last Blockbusters. Then Russell Crowe gets involved right back, but for a different charitable cause. | ||
| 80 | FIFA | 2026-06-11 |
| 2015. John Oliver made a wager when FIFA came under fire, now he has to put his Bud Light Lime where his mouth is. | ||
| 79 | Japan's District Mascots | 2026-06-04 |
| 2015. John Oliver explores Japan's government mascots, and wonders -- in vivid detail -- what government mascots might look like in the U.S. | ||
| 78 | Steven Joyce | 2026-05-28 |
| 2016. John Oliver comes up with a high-production-value response to New Zealand's Steven Joyce being hit in the head with an unusual object. | ||
| 77 | Chechnya | 2026-05-21 |
| 2016. John Oliver covers what happened when Chechnya's strongman leader lost his teeny tiny little cat. | ||
| 76 | Rat Erotica | 2026-04-16 |
| 2020. John Oliver looks for a special painting lost to the sands of time, using America's help during the pandemic. | ||
| 75 | USPS Postal Inspectors | 2026-05-14 |
| 2017. John Oliver does a deep dive into the TV show that was supposed to keep the USPS relevant, and gives the creators a few unsolicited pointers. | ||
| 74 | Bolivian Traffic Zebras | 2026-04-30 |
| 2017. John Oliver celebrates Bolivia's creative attempt at improving their traffic issues, and wonders what else dancing Zebras could help improve. | ||
| 73 | Danbury | 2026-04-23 |
| 2020. John Oliver fucks around with Danbury, Connecticut, and proceeds to find out. In the most sanitary way. | ||
| 72 | Danbury | 2020-10-18 |
| 2020. John Oliver fucks around with Danbury, Connecticut, and proceeds to find out. In the most sanitary way. | ||
| 71 | AI Images | 2022-08-28 |
| John Oliver discusses the new trend of AI-generated images based on text prompts, and, of course, what it all has to do with cabbage. | ||
| 70 | Air Bud Pt. III | 2025-11-23 |
| John Oliver discusses the Air Bud franchise for the third time, including some surprising revelations about both the financing and production schedule for the newest Air Bud film. | ||
| 68 | Air Bud Pt. II | 2025-10-19 |
| John Oliver discusses the Air Bud franchise. Again. For even longer than he did last time. And for good reason, thank you very much! | ||
| 67 | The Baileys | 2025-08-31 |
| John Oliver talks about Chuck Schumer's favorite imaginary people Joe and Eileen Bailey. A couple Chuck created as an example of his target demographic. | ||
| 66 | Mike Lindell & MyStore | 2025-08-24 |
| John Oliver talks about Mike Lindell, the online marketplace that is his mesmerizingly bizarre version of Amazon dot com, and why you shouldn’t argue with the wind. | ||
| 65 | Dancing Zebra Footage | 2017-03-19 |
| Dancing zebras improve every situation, so feel free to add this footage of a zebra dancing in front of a green screen to a video of your choice. Share your creations using #JustAddZebras. | ||
| 63 | Last Squeak Tonight Presents: A History of Chuck E. Cheese | 2023-04-09 |
| An alternative to Last Week Tonight's story on homeowners associations, for those of us born too late to own property. | ||
| 62 | Trash | 2022-12-19 |
| John Oliver explores trash and takes care of some unfinished business in the Ohio of Sweden. | ||
| 59 | Beach Dolls | 2022-07-03 |
| John Oliver discusses a surplus of dolls which have been mysteriously washing up on the beach in Texas, and, crucially, how they can be destroyed. | ||
| 58 | Rocks | 2022-05-30 |
| John Oliver discusses Kandiss Taylor, a prominent loser in the race for governor of Georgia, and fierce anti-rock activist. | ||
| 57 | Air Bud | 2022-04-24 |
| John Oliver discusses rules, moral intention, and 1997's Air Bud. | ||
| 56 | Da Vinci Code | 2022-01-10 |
| John Oliver discusses The Da Vinci Code: the book, the film, and, for some reason, the cultural phenomenon. | ||
| 55 | Snack Video Games | 2021-12-06 |
| John Oliver explores the lost world of snack-sponsored video games, and pitches some ideas to today’s snack brands. | ||
| 54 | Local Car Commercials Update | 2021-10-18 |
| John Oliver reveals the brave local car dealership that agreed to produce Last Week Tonight’s commercial script, sight unseen. | ||
| 53 | Last Week Tonight's Masterpiece Gallery Tour | 2021-08-25 |
| You are cordially invited to attend Last Week Tonight's Masterpiece Gallery Tour. Visit lwtgallery.com or johnoliverhasyourraterotica.com for details. | ||
| 52 | John Dillermand | 2021-07-19 |
| John Oliver explains why a Danish children's cartoon resonates with him so much. | ||
| 51 | Octopuses | 2021-07-12 |
| John Oliver explains why octopuses are cool, great, and yes, called “octopuses”. | ||
| 50 | Cereal | 2021-05-31 |
| John Oliver explains why we need a fun new cereal, and makes a proposition for Cheerios. | ||
| 49 | Lost Graphics Vol. 4 | 2021-04-25 |
| John Oliver shares some of his favorite graphics that never made it to air. | ||
| 48 | Pringles Update | 2020-12-06 |
| With the help of viewers at home, John tries to get to the bottom of an important mystery. | ||
| 47 | Push Notifications | 2020-01-20 |
| John Oliver explains what type of news should – and shouldn’t – warrant a push notification. | ||
| 46 | SantaCon | 2019-12-08 |
| The holiday season brings with it a host of annual traditions. John Oliver discusses one of the worst. | ||
| 45 | Retractions | 2018-08-26 |
| John Oliver sets the record straight about some dubious claims he’s made in the past. | ||
| 44 | Lost Graphics Vol. 3 | 2018-07-15 |
| John Oliver shares another collection of his favorite graphics that never made it onto the show. | ||
| 43 | Net Neutrality Update | 2017-05-14 |
| John Oliver discusses the recent flood of comments posted on the FCC's website. | ||
| 42 | Birds | 2016-09-11 |
| John Oliver isn’t fond of birds. So as they begin their migration for winter he gives them a piece of his mind. | ||
| 41 | Labor Day | 2016-09-04 |
| Intrigued by the rule against wearing white after Labor Day, John Oliver suggests some other holiday rules to live by. | ||
| 40 | Johnny Strong | 2016-08-28 |
| Fed up with the constant stream of superhero movies, John Oliver pitches an original idea for a summer blockbuster based on the adventures of Johnny Strong. | ||
| 39 | Endorsements | 2016-07-17 |
| John Oliver makes some official political endorsements. | ||
| 38 | Fan Mail Vol. 2 | 2016-07-10 |
| John Oliver reads some fan mail, once again they all come from YouTube comments. | ||
| 37 | Independence Day | 2016-07-03 |
| To celebrate the anniversary of America’s Independence John Oliver reminds us what they lost in the process. | ||
| 36 | How is this Not a Thing? | 2016-05-29 |
| John Oliver looks at some things that don't exist, but definitely should. | ||
| 35 | Cicadas | 2016-05-01 |
| A mass of cicadas will soon emerge after 17 years in the ground so John Oliver attempts to fill them in on what they have missed since 1999. | ||
| 34 | Conspiracies | 2016-03-27 |
| John Oliver delves into the world of conspiracies and the imagination required to create them. He attempts to wake up the sheeple by showing how Cadbury's Crème Egg is funding the Illuminati. | ||
| 33 | Facebook Privacy Hoax Debunked | 2015-09-30 |
| John Oliver explains that the Facebook privacy protection messages are a hoax and tells you how to actually protect your personal information. | ||
| 32 | Lost Graphics Vol. 2 | 2016-01-24 |
| John Oliver shares more of his favorite graphics that never made it on the show. | ||
| 31 | Revised Resolutions | 2016-01-03 |
| John Oliver helps you revise the New Year’s resolutions you’ve already failed to keep. | ||
| 30 | Regifting | 2015-12-13 |
| You will receive at least one horrible gift this month. John Oliver has some tips for getting rid of it. | ||
| 29 | Back To School | 2015-09-06 |
| John Oliver gives students a crash course in everything they will learn — or not learn — in school this year. | ||
| 28 | History Lies | 2015-08-30 |
| John Oliver shares some of his favorite completely made-up history facts. | ||
| 27 | Shallow Dives | 2015-07-05 |
| Instead of covering 1 topic in 15 minutes, John Oliver covers 15 topics in 1 minute. | ||
| 26 | And Now - People Prematurely Declaring The End of Obamacare | 2015-06-28 |
| Five years of people prematurely declaring the end of Obamacare. (This is a web-exclusive video.) | ||
| 25 | The Mittens of Disapproval Are On | 2015-06-08 |
| John responds to former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner’s wild “The Gloves Are Off” paid political program by buying his own airtime on Trinidad television. | ||
| 24 | Lost Graphics | 2015-05-24 |
| John Oliver shows off some of his favorite graphics that never made it onto the show. | ||
| 23 | Edward Snowden on Passwords | 2015-04-09 |
| John Oliver and Edward Snowden talk password security. | ||
| 22 | April Fools' Day | 2015-03-29 |
| April Fools’ Day is awful. Please stand with John Oliver and take the Last Week Tonight No-Prank Pledge. | ||
| 21 | Fifty Shades #NotMyChristian Apology | 2015-01-25 |
| John Oliver apologizes to Jamie Dornan for perpetuating the #NotMyChristian hashtag...sort of. | ||
| 20 | New Year's Eve | 2014-12-28 |
| New Year's Eve is the worst. John Oliver has some great excuses for getting out of it. | ||
| 19 | Real Animals, Fake Paws Footage | 2014-10-19 |
| We have provided this footage for you to do your own Supreme Court reenactments. Please feel free to use it, post your videos, and tag them #RealAnimalsFakePaws so we can find them. | ||
| 18 | President Obama Meets a Robot | 2014-04-27 |
| John Oliver discusses President Barack Obama's trip to Japan where he met a "scary" robot. | ||
| 17 | Turkey Pardoning | 2014-11-23 |
| Turkey pardoning is a weird tradition. They're basically all guilty... of being delicious. | ||
| 16 | 1,000,000 YouTube Subscribers | 2014-11-02 |
| We have accumulated 1,000,000 YouTube subscribers. We’re not really sure what that means! | ||
| 15 | Pumpkin Spice | 2014-10-12 |
| Pumpkin spice. Why? John Oliver investigates. Well, he doesn't really investigate. He says things about it, though! | ||
| 14 | Roger Goodell | 2014-09-21 |
| Roger Goodell spoke about the NFL’s recent controversies. And he spoke badly. Boo this man. | ||
| 13 | Cookie Monster's Ideas | 2014-09-02 |
| Cookie Monster has a few ideas to share with John Oliver. John just wants you to watch their special news report on words, which can be found here: http://youtu.be/iLi2xB82ZyI Filmed in collaboration with Mashable. Guest stars: Cookie Monster | ||
| 12 | Fan Mail Vol. 1 | 2014-08-31 |
| John Oliver reads fan mail, but because no one sends mail anymore, it’s all from YouTube comments. | ||
| 11 | John Oliver Literally Destroys Piñatas | 2014-08-24 |
| Watch John Oliver deliver an epic takedown of piñatas. | ||
| 10 | #WeGotThoseGeckos | 2014-08-03 |
| Last week on Last Week Tonight, John Oliver told us to tell Vladimir Putin to #GoGetThoseGeckos. This week, there's some good news...#WeGotThoseGeckos. | ||
| 9 | Fireworks | 2014-07-06 |
| With Last Week Tonight on hiatus, John Oliver takes to the internet to cover the most important story of the past week: Fireworks. | ||
| 8 | Pepe Julian Onziema Interview (Part 2) | 2014-06-29 |
| John Oliver talks in depth with Ugandan LGBTI rights activist Pepe Julian Onziema about the oppressive anti-gay legislation in Uganda as well as the western involvement in inspiring those laws. Guest stars: Pepe Julian Onziema | ||
| 7 | Stephen Hawking Extended Interview | 2014-06-15 |
| John Oliver talks to Stephen Hawking in the first installment of Last Week Tonight's new "People Who Think Good" series. They cover such topics as parallel universes, artificial intelligence, and Charlize Theron. Guest stars: Stephen Hawking | ||
| 6 | #MutuallyAssuredHumiliation | 2014-05-29 |
| With this web exclusive video, the Last Week Tonight staff would like to thank some of the heroes and pioneers who helped make the internet a safer place through #MutuallyAssuredHumiliation. | ||
| 5 | Last Week's News... We Think | 2014-05-25 |
| John Oliver delivers last week's news, predicted two weeks ago. You get it. Just watch. | ||
| 4 | Fareed Zakaria Interview (Part 2) | 2014-05-18 |
| John Oliver and Fareed Zakaria further discuss the victory of Narendra Modi in India's recent election. Guest stars: Fareed Zakaria | ||
| 3 | Letter of the Week: POM Wonderful | 2014-05-04 |
| In response to our segment in our premiere on food labeling, POM Wonderful sent us a refrigerator full of juice and an elegantly worded letter implying what we can do with it. | ||
| 2 | Simon Ostrovsky Interview | 2014-05-04 |
| John Oliver interviews Vice news journalist Simon Ostrovsky who was held captive in Ukraine. This is still a comedy show, we promise. Guest stars: Simon Ostrovsky | ||
| 1 | General Keith Alexander Extended Interview | 2014-04-27 |
| John Oliver interviews General Keith Alexander, former head of the NSA. General Alexander discusses Edward Snowden and helps John rebrand a national security organization. Guest stars: Keith B. Alexander | ||
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