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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), Spectrum On Demand, and YouTube TV in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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Episode 1
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.
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Episode 2
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.
Guest stars Ronny Chieng, Cecily Strong, Peter Grosz, Tarik Davis, Moujan Zolfaghari
Episode 3
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.
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Episode 4
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.
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Episode 5
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.
Guest stars Ben Schwartz, Bobby Moynihan, Casey Wilson, Adam Pally, Jacquis Neal, Jamie Foxx
Episode 6
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.
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Episode 7
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.
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Episode 8
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.
Directed by Paul PennolinoGuest stars Donald Trump, Brian Kilmeade, Jim Cramer, Steve Doocy, Sean Hannity, Scott Bessent, Mark Carney, Ainsley Earhardt
Episode 9
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.
Guest stars Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Episode 10
John Oliver discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration.
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Episode 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.
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Episode 12
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"!
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Episode 13
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.
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Episode 14
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."
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Episode 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.
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Episode 16
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.
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Episode 17
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.
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Episode 18
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.
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Episode 19
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.
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Episode 20
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.
Guest stars Bobby Moynihan, Edi Patterson, Donald Trump, Chuck Schumer, Kristi Noem, Dana Bash, Tom Homan, Stephen Miller
Episode 21
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.
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Episode 22
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.
Guest stars Donald Trump, Sean Casten, Mike Lee, Joni Ernst, John Neely Kennedy, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rudolph Giuliani, JD Vance
Episode 23
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.
Guest stars H. Jon Benjamin
Episode 24
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.
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Episode 25
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.
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Episode 26
John Oliver discusses the Paramount Skydance merger, and how they've named Bari Weiss the new Editor-in-Chief of CBS News.
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Episode 27
John Oliver details what Medicare Advantage is, and why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance.
Guest stars Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally
Episode 28
John Oliver discusses the prevalence of police chases, and why the risks involved can massively outweigh the benefits.
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Episode 29
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.
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Episode 30
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.
Directed by Paul Pennolino
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
John OliverSelf - Host
David Kaye(voice)
Alberto BonillaAverage American
Rachel DratchWanda Jo
Richard KindRichard Sackler
James WojtalPuppeteer
Kyle PloofSpace Gecko
Ashley BlankenshipModel
HBOUnited States
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