Episode 1
Medicare for All
30m8.2 / 10
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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Directed by Paul PennolinoGuest stars Alex Webb
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014TV-MA13 seasons7.8 / 10
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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
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Synopsis
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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Episode 2
Modi
30m7.6 / 10
Main story: John Oliver talks about India's controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his government's Hindu nationalism; plus, a look at Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign.
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Episode 3
Coronavirus
30m8.3 / 10
John covers the Covid-19 pandemic, how each country, including the US, is handling it, and why the Phillie Phanatic is in a copyright row. Also, Tom Steyer quits the Democratic presidential race, and Chris Matthews messes up his sign offs.
Episode credits
Guest stars Noel MacNeal, Kyle Ploof, Bob Costas
Episode 4
Sheriffs
30m7.2 / 10
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.'
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Guest stars Rob Corddry
Episode 5
Coronavirus II
30m7.3 / 10
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.
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Episode 6
Coronavirus III
30m7.4 / 10
In the first show from his makeshift home studio, John covers the horrible way COVID-19 pandemic is going and how Trump is mishandling it, how TV hosts are practicing social distancing, and how profoundly gleeful 90s erotic rat art can be.
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Guest stars Andy Beshear
Episode 7
One America News Network
30m7.6 / 10
John criticizes the Republican governors' response to the pandemic, showcases how everyone filming from home gets asked if they're wearing pants, and warns of the new ultra right wing, extremely pro-Trump network called OAN(N).
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Episode 8
Essential Workers
30m7.2 / 10
John explains how the Trump administration failed to protect the unemployed, small businesses and essential workers during the pandemic, the peeps make their unholy return, and 90s rat erotica makes John's day once again.
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Episode 9
Coronavirus Misinformation
30m7.8 / 10
John analyzes the right wing media's protests, conspiracy theories and misinformation spreading about the pandemic, spotlights Inside Edition's latest 'coming up' segments, and becomes a fan of the home edition of The Wendy Williams Show.
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Episode 10
COVID-19 Testing
30m7.2 / 10
John points out the failure of The FDA and federal government when experts encourage widespread coronavirus testing for several months. The number of tests being done everyday far behind the lowest recommended number. John talks about the different types of tests: diagnostic and antibody tests, and how the tests work.
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Episode 11
United States Postal Service
30m6.4 / 10
John discusses the United States Postal Service which is in dire need of economic assistance from the government. He examines some of the essential services of the USPS and why it is facing such financial trouble due to a 2006 law requiring it to pre-pay health care benefits on a fifty year schedule while at the same time putting price caps on services and products.
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Episode 12
Coronavirus Impact on Sports
30m6.8 / 10
John discusses the sudden disappearance of sports due to coronavirus, how their absence is impacting people emotionally and financially, and the complications of bringing them back anytime soon.
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Episode 13
Postal Voting
30m7.0 / 10
John explains the importance of voting by mail. Also, mass protests against police brutality erupt in Minneapolis, TV hosts inquire about the odd objects behind their stay-at-home guests, and John schools UFC president Dana White.
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Episode 14
Police
30m7.4 / 10
This episode tackles the hard truth about the history of Police in the United States and the many problems that are faced in fixing those problems.
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Episode 15
Facial Recognition
30m7.2 / 10
Facial recognition is no longer an issue of a thriller movie. It has become a part of our life. John Oliver talks about various aspects and global practice of facial recognition technology. He explains how dangerous it could be by addressing the questionable activities of facial recognition company Clearview AI.
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Episode 16
Prisons & Jails
30m6.5 / 10
In the latest episode on coronavirus John talks about US prisons and jails. These confined spaces have frightening number of COVID-19 infections. And there has been insufficient initiatives to address the matter. Consequently, in some cases inmates are taking matters in their own hand to raise concern about situation behind bars.
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Episode 17
Coronavirus IX: Evictions
30m6.6 / 10
Like coronavirus and unemployment issues evictions is something that USA could prepared for. While people are choosing between rent and food due to the pandemic, John Oliver presented the flaws of current system and flawed solution. He urges federal government to come with a proper solution for the affected soon. Also, some people refuse to wear masks, and Papa John embraces TikTok.
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Episode 18
Conspiracy Theories
30m7.6 / 10
Conspiracy theories are the hotcakes of the internet. John talks about why people like these conspiracy theories and why in the age of internet it spreads so quickly. He also explains the detrimental effect can have on people's life. Finally celebrities urges people to be more vigilant and inquisitive about these theories as majority of these theories are baseless and created to create unrest among people.
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Guest stars John Cena, Alex Trebek, Paul Rudd, Catherine O'Hara, Billy Porter
Episode 19
Uighurs
30m7.2 / 10
The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; plus, Trump’s authoritarian show of force in Portland; Martha Stewart loosens up.
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Episode 20
U.S. History
30m7.4 / 10
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.'
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Guest stars Steve Guttenberg
Episode 21
Juries
30m7.1 / 10
John Oliver takes a look at why people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors, who their absence impacts, and what we can do to create a fairer system.
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Episode 22
Border Wall
30m6.9 / 10
Nearing the 2020 election, John Oliver checks in on one of the key promises of President Trump’s 2016 campaign: the border wall. Plus, The “Unconventional Convention”; the return of Pumpkin Spice.
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Episode 23
RNC 2020 & Kenosha
30m7.6 / 10
John Oliver discusses a week that saw the Republican National Convention, a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports -- three stories that are really one story, about race in America.
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Episode 24
Supreme Court
30m7.4 / 10
In the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, John Oliver discusses the future of the Supreme Court, why the government doesn’t always represent the political leanings of the electorate, and how those issues will impact the next generation of Americans.
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Episode 25
Election 2020
30m7.3 / 10
Weeks out from the 2020 presidential election, John Oliver takes a look at various efforts to destabilize the vote, how to ensure your ballot is properly counted, and why we may need to prepare not just for an election night, but for an election month.
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Episode 26
The World Health Organization
30m7.2 / 10
John Oliver talks about the functions of World Health Organization and why it is a vital part of the upcoming US election. John points out the contribution WHO made over the years, explains the reason why USA pays more than other countries and describes the mistakes of this highly impactful organization.
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Episode 27
Asylum
30m7.3 / 10
John Oliver talks about the situation of asylum seekers in USA under Trump administration. He points out the three major changes in policy (migrant protection protocols, safe third country agreements and Title 42) which are deciding the future of asylum seekers.
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Episode 28
Trump & the Coronavirus and William Barr
30m7.8 / 10
John Oliver takes a look at how the Trump administration has handled the coronavirus outbreak in the US, from lack of preparation, to mangled coordination, to harmful communication. John also discusses 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.
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Episode 29
Election Results 2020
30m7.5 / 10
John Oliver discusses the long week of US presidential election results, including Donald Trump’s various attempts to make the election appear illegitimate, and a historic win for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
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Episode 30
Trump & Election Results
30m7.5 / 10finale
A week after Joe Biden’s win in the US presidential election, John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s various attempts to overturn the results, why his claims don’t hold water, and the consequences of indulging him.
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Guest stars Adam Driver
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Cast
John OliverSelf - Host
David Kaye(voice)
Alberto BonillaAverage American
Rachel DratchWanda Jo
Richard KindRichard Sackler
James WojtalPuppeteer
Kyle PloofSpace Gecko
Ashley BlankenshipModelCredits
- Created by
- John Oliver
- Written by
- John Oliver, Tim Carvell, Jeff Maurer, Jill Twiss, Juli Weiner, Scott Sherman, Geoff Haggerty, Dan Gurewitch, Kevin Avery, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Chrissy Shackelford, Owen Parsons, Will Tracy, Ali Barthwell, Johnathan Appel, Joanna Rothkopf, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Liz Hynes, Josh Gondelman, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- News
- Episodes
- 372
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
HBOUnited States- Sixteen String Jack ProductionsUnited States
Avalon TelevisionUnited States- Partially Important ProductionsUnited States
- Borchard EntertainmentUnited States
- Peyance Productions
Themes
clichéderogatoryglobal politicslate-night showmelancholypolitical satirepretentious
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