Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Season 5 Episodes
E1
America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus…
E2
Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders …
E3
The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about…
E4
Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investors…
E5
John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrote…
E6
America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That’s as ridiculous in …
E7
Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious gro…
E8
Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even …
E9
Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will d…
E10
Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump’s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent reco…
E11
John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela and enlists the help of a large bird who bears a stri…
E12
Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit
E13
It’s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group o…
E14
John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Ru…
E15
Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the i…
E16
Mexico is on the verge of a major election. John Oliver discusses some things we should know about the races and one thi…
E17
Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms. John Oliver explores the risks, reward…
E18
With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to dis…
E19
John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and wh…
E20
Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice c…
E21
Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-han…
E22
Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Fl…
E23
Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how t…
E24
John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, h…
E25
Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. Joh…
E26
Following the alarming disappearance of a Saudi journalist and political dissident, John Oliver examines America's uncom…
E27
State AGs have become major partisan players in national politics, so the races to elect them are worth your attention.
E28
John Oliver discusses the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the dis…
E29
Donald Trump promised to “drain the swamp.” But considering the culture of corruption inside of his administration, Wash…
E30
John Oliver discusses the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, their common characteristics, and wh…
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