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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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Synopsis

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

Season 9 episodes

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Episode 1

February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory

Feb 20, 202235m7.7 / 10

John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, what it isn't, and why we can expect to hear more about it in the coming months. Plus, the Canadian trucker protests.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Mark KramerGuest stars Ali Barthwell

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Episode 2

February 27, 2022: Sex Work

Feb 27, 202240m7.7 / 10

As long as sex work has existed, so have efforts to end it. John Oliver explains why criminalizing the trade hasn’t helped the most vulnerable people involved, and why we should start listening to those at the center of the conversation: sex workers. Plus, Russian invasion into Ukraine, that has placed the whole world at the brink of WW3.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Susan Evans, Ryan Barger

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Episode 3

March 6, 2022: Wrongful Convictions

Mar 6, 202229m7.6 / 10

John Oliver talks about the current practices of overturning wrongful convictions and how it is quite unsupportive of even apparently innocent people. He advocates for urgent reforms in the flawed system which is clearly not working in favor of the innocents. Plus, the heroic resistance of Ukrainians against the invasion of Russia.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Susan Evans, Cassandra Lee Morris, Ryan Barger

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Episode 4

March 13, 2022: Tickets

Mar 13, 202230m7.9 / 10

John Oliver explains why concert tickets are so expensive, who’s making money off of them, and which One Direction is his favorite. Plus, the introduction of some appalling anti-LGBT laws in several states.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark Kramer

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Episode 5

March 27, 2022: Harm Reduction

Mar 27, 202240m7.3 / 10

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 rather odd yearly tradition in Nenana, Alaska.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Seena Vali, Kyle Ploof, Chris Parnell

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Episode 6

April 3, 2022: Trucks

Apr 3, 202235m7.6 / 10

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.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Christopher McDonald, Alex Knight, Rob Corddry, P.L. Brown, Pam Murphy, Matt Pavich, Rob Riggle, Ryan Barger

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Episode 7

April 10, 2022: Data Brokers

Apr 10, 202235m8.3 / 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.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Ryan Barger

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Episode 8

April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations

Apr 17, 202235m7.8 / 10

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

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Tim Meadows, Michael Torpey, Alexandra Dickson, Matt Pavich, Connor Ratliff, Mason Pettit

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Episode 9

May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism

May 1, 202235m7.6 / 10

John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color and how zoning is manipulating the same people to live in adverse conditions. Plus, pandas doing some weird things and 'gas math' by Shaquille O'Neal.

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Directed by Paul Pennolino, Elliot MendelsonWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Justin J. Pearson

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Episode 10

May 8, 2022: Abortion Ruling/Philippines Election

May 8, 202242m7.6 / 10

John Oliver discusses the current presidential election in The Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is - albeit in a very limited and unflattering way - sort of like Ant-Man. Plus, the leaked anti-abortion draft opinion that looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade, how we got to this point, and where we may be headed.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark Kramer

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Episode 11

May 15, 2022: Utilities

May 15, 202235m7.6 / 10

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 and some ridiculous participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Jennifer Barnhart

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Episode 12

May 22, 2022: Subway

May 22, 202235m8.0 / 10

John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn’t always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Soomin Chun, Yun Jeong, Daniel K. Isaac, Collin Lim, Yeena Sung

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Episode 13

June 5, 2022: School Police

Jun 5, 202235m7.6 / 10

In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether. Plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark Kramer

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Episode 14

June 12, 2022: Tech Monopolies

Jun 12, 202235m7.6 / 10

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.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark Kramer

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Episode 15

June 19, 2022: Rent

Jun 19, 202235m7.4 / 10

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.

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Ryan Barger

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Episode 16

June 26, 2022: Water

Jun 26, 202235m7.6 / 10

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

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Directed by Paul PennolinoWritten by John Oliver, Seena Vali, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Mark KramerGuest stars Brian Cox, Ryan Barger

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Episode 17

July 24, 2022: Inflation

Jul 24, 202235m7.6 / 10

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

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Episode 18

July 31, 2022: Mental Health Care

Jul 31, 202234m7.6 / 10

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.

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Episode 19

August 7, 2022: Monkeypox

Aug 7, 202235m7.4 / 10

John Oliver discusses the recent monkeypox outbreak in the U.S., how the authorities have fumbled the response to it, and some aspirations for this coming autumn. Plus, Walter from Butler, Indiana, likes to share stuff, perhaps a little too much.

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Episode 20

August 14, 2022: Afghanistan

Aug 14, 202235m7.7 / 10

John Oliver discusses what’s happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, how their ongoing crisis has even more to do with our decisions than you might think, and how to properly modify the verb “feel”. Plus, some true masterpieces of an AI-generated art.

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Episode 21

August 21, 2022: Carbon Offsets

Aug 21, 202235m7.7 / 10

John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are, what they claim to do, how they might be making climate change even worse, and, of course, how Oscar Isaac is getting hotter.

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Guest stars Don Young

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Episode 22

September 11, 2022: Law & Order

Sep 11, 202235m7.7 / 10

John Oliver discusses the wildly popular television franchise, what it’s been teaching us about law enforcement, and how it differs from the reality. Plus, some important developments in British politics.

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Episode 23

September 25, 2022: Bolsonaro

Sep 25, 202233m7.6 / 10

John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, how he's run Brazil as president and how far he might go to maintain power after the upcoming election. Plus, the absurd stunt by Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis involving Martha's Vineyard and why people in Puerto Rico are getting fed up by the electric company Luma.

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Episode 24

October 2, 2022: Museums

Oct 2, 202240m7.8 / 10

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, the disappearance of the British PM Liz Truss.

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Guest stars Kumail Nanjiani

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Episode 25

October 9, 2022: Crime Reporting

Oct 9, 202235m7.8 / 10

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. Plus, why teenage girls in Iran are leading massive protests against the current regime.

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Episode 26

October 16, 2022: Transgender Rights II

Oct 16, 202235m7.2 / 10

John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what’s at stake, and how kids are schooling the ignorant adults on this topic. Plus, why the Crimean Bridge is having a bad time these days.

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Episode 27

October 30, 2022: Bail Reform

Oct 30, 202235m7.7 / 10

With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many republican attack ads: bail reform. Plus, the turmoil in British politics after the resignation of PM Liz Truss.

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Episode 28

November 6, 2022: Election Subversion

Nov 6, 202235m8.0 / 10

With the U.S. 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. Plus, the Halloween costume of Heidi Klum.

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Guest stars Nick Offerman

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Episode 29

November 13, 2022: The Monarchy

Nov 13, 202235m7.9 / 10

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. Plus, Steve Kornacki and his big board.

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Episode 30

November 20, 2022: Qatar World Cup

Nov 20, 202240m7.6 / 10finale

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. Plus, the chaos Twitter is experiencing after Elon Musk took over the company and more of AI-generated art featuring John Oliver.

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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 BlankenshipModel

Credits

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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