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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

1 SeasonS | 29 Episodes | TV-MA

One of the funniest, most refreshing personalities to hit the TV scene in years, John Oliver comes to HBO in this series that takes a topical look at the week in news, politics and current events. Each show offers Oliver a unique platform to offer his distinct perspective on issues facing the world today while also featuring a variety of special guests and segments.

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November 20, 2022: Qatar World Cup

John Oliver discusses the Qatar World Cup, the human-rights violations happening in the sporting event’s host country, and what perfection really means to David Beckham.

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November 13, 2022: The Monarchy

John Oliver discusses the future of the British monarchy, what they have and have not acknowledged about their past, and how Winston Churchill preferred to go down waterslides.

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November 6, 2022: Election Subversion

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.

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Beach Dolls
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.
17:12
Rocks
John Oliver discusses Kandiss Taylor, a prominent loser in the race for governor of Georgia, and fierce anti-rock activist.
14:40
Air Bud
John Oliver discusses rules, moral intention, and 1997's Air Bud.
8:37
Da Vinci Code
John Oliver discusses The Da Vinci Code: the book, the film, and, for some reason, the cultural phenomenon.
10:00
Snack Video Games
John Oliver explores the lost world of snack-sponsored video games, and pitches some ideas to today’s snack brands.
6:25
Local Car Commercials Update
John Oliver reveals the brave local car dealership that agreed to produce Last Week Tonight's commercial script, sight unseen.
6:50
John Dillermand
John Oliver explains why a Danish children's cartoon resonates with him so much.
8:57
Octopuses
John Oliver explains why octopuses are cool, great, and yes, called "octopuses".
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Cereal
John Oliver explains why we need a fun new cereal, and makes a proposition for Cheerios.
3:07
Lost Graphics Vol. 4
John Oliver shares some of his favorite graphics that never made it to air.

February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory

1.February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory

John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, and what it isn’t; plus, the Canadian trucker protests.

February 27, 2022: Sex Work

2.February 27, 2022: Sex Work

John Oliver explains why criminalizing sex work hasn’t helped the most vulnerable people involved; plus, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

March 6, 2022: Wrongful Convictions

3.March 6, 2022: Wrongful Convictions

Why it’s so difficult to be exonerated for a wrongful conviction, even when there’s compelling evidence to prove your innocence.

March 13, 2022: Tickets

4.March 13, 2022: Tickets

Why concert tickets are so expensive and who’s making money off them; plus, Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill and Disney's campaign donations.

March 27, 2022: Harm Reduction

5.March 27, 2022: Harm Reduction

Why overdoses in the U.S. have been on the rise; plus, a disastrous royal tour; Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings; the Nenana Ice Classic.

April 3, 2022: Trucks

6.April 3, 2022: Trucks

How truck drivers get paid, and how companies exploit them to increase profits; plus, Madison Cawthorn's tales of GOP orgies and drug use.

April 10, 2022: Data Brokers

7.April 10, 2022: Data Brokers

How much data brokers know about us and what they’re doing with our information; plus, Russian TV lies about Ukraine; DirecTV drops OAN.

April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations

8.April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations

John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging; plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.

May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism

9.May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism

John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color, and pandas.

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May 15, 2022: Utilities

11.May 15, 2022: Utilities

John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies; plus, Alabama's anti-trans law; Eurovision 2022.

May 22, 2022: Subway

12.May 22, 2022: Subway

John Oliver discusses the business model of one of the largest franchises in the U.S.; plus, a look at the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race.

June 5, 2022: School Police

13.June 5, 2022: School Police

John Oliver discusses school safety issues and the push for more police; plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia.

June 12, 2022: Tech Monopolies

14.June 12, 2022: Tech Monopolies

John Oliver discusses tech monopolies, and how to address the hidden harm they can do; plus, a look at the heated Senate race in Arizona.

June 19, 2022: Rent

15.June 19, 2022: Rent

John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, and how the system is stacked against tenants; plus, GOP primaries.

June 26, 2022: Water

16.June 26, 2022: Water

John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west; plus, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

July 24, 2022: Inflation

17.July 24, 2022: Inflation

John Oliver discusses the causes of inflation and what we've done about it; plus, updates on the beach dolls and the banana sculpture.

July 31, 2022: Mental Health Care

18.July 31, 2022: Mental Health Care

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.

August 7, 2022: Monkeypox

19.August 7, 2022: Monkeypox

John Oliver discusses how we’ve fumbled the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S.; plus, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones gets his comeuppance.

August 14, 2022: Afghanistan

20.August 14, 2022: Afghanistan

John Oliver discusses what’s happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan; plus, the FBI visits Trump; a look at AI-Generated images.

August 21, 2022: Carbon Offsets

21.August 21, 2022: Carbon Offsets

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.

September 25, 2022: Bolsonaro

23.September 25, 2022: Bolsonaro

John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right president of Brazil; plus, Ron DeSantis's migrants stunt; Puerto Rico's blackouts.

October 2, 2022: Museums

24.October 2, 2022: Museums

John Oliver discusses why some prestigious museums contain so many stolen goods; plus, a disastrous start for the Liz Truss era in the UK.

October 9, 2022: Crime Reporting

25.October 9, 2022: Crime Reporting

John Oliver discusses the outlets that cover crime, their incentives, and their flawed sources; plus, women leading protests in Iran.

October 16, 2022: Transgender Rights II

26.October 16, 2022: Transgender Rights II

John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, and what’s at stake; plus, Russia's war on Ukraine continues.

October 30, 2022: Bail Reform

27.October 30, 2022: Bail Reform

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.

November 6, 2022: Election Subversion

28.November 6, 2022: Election Subversion

With the midterms approaching, John Oliver discusses how some elected officials might try to negate legitimate election results.

November 13, 2022: The Monarchy

29.November 13, 2022: The Monarchy

John Oliver discusses the future—and the unsavory past—of the British monarchy; plus, Fox News dumps Trump following GOP midterm losses.

November 20, 2022: Qatar World Cup

30.November 20, 2022: Qatar World Cup

John Oliver discusses the Qatar World Cup and human rights violations happening in the host country; plus, the ongoing chaos at Twitter.

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