Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Duration: 30 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2014
IMDb: 8
Season 7 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Season 6 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Season 5 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2018-11-18
"John Oliver discusses the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, their common characteristics, and whether or not one of them is currently our president."
2018-11-11
"Donald Trump promised to “drain the swamp.” But considering the culture of corruption inside of his administration, Washington is looking awfully...swampy."
2018-11-04
"John Oliver discusses the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the disturbingly real chance that it could happen again."
2018-10-28
"State AGs have become major partisan players in national politics, so the races to elect them are worth your attention."
2018-10-14
"Following the alarming disappearance of a Saudi journalist and political dissident, John Oliver examines America's uncomfortably comfortable relationship with Saudi Arabia."
2018-10-07
"Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. John Oliver urges the people of Brazil not to figuratively fingerbang their democracy."
2018-09-30
"John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, his Supreme Court nomination, and what that could all mean for the highest (mostly-dog) court in the land."
2018-09-23
"Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how they “connect the world” and more on why connecting people isn’t always the best idea."
2018-09-09
"Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida."
2018-08-19
"Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-handed documentaries about the global trading system were more informative."
2018-08-12
"Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice called astroturfing that can warp the public perception of anything...even astroturfing."
2018-08-05
"John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it’s important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog."
2018-07-29
"With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem."
2018-07-01
"Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms. John Oliver explores the risks, rewards, and wolf-related hazards of gene editing."
2018-06-24
"Mexico is on the verge of a major election. John Oliver discusses some things we should know about the races and one thing we should not know about Santa Claus."
2018-06-17
"Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the idea of unrestricted authority seem as troubling as the concept of singing children."
2018-06-10
"John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election."
2018-06-03
"It’s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group of celebrities to offer a warning about predatory behavior...in a legal guardian or a hippo."
2018-05-20
"Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit"
2018-05-13
"John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela and enlists the help of a large bird who bears a striking resemblance to Wilmer Valderrama."
2018-05-06
"Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump’s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent record in the wake of his recent political upsets."
2018-04-22
"Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will do his best to keep that from happening."
2018-04-15
"Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even more surprisingly, that’s a legal thing to do."
2018-04-08
"Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious groups like, for instance, a late night talk show’s megachurch."
2018-04-01
"America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That’s as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show."
2018-03-18
"John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrote a children's book about him."
2018-03-11
"Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investors equally excited about the concept of caution."
2018-03-04
"The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about anything sound terrifying...including muffins."
2018-02-25
"Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally ridiculous candidate."
2018-02-18
"America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is...complicated."
Season 4 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2017-11-12
"One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't."
2017-11-05
"State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return."
2017-10-29
"John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull."
2017-10-15
"John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage."
2017-10-08
"Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert."
2017-10-01
"Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception."
2017-09-24
"Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box."
2017-09-10
"Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio."
2017-08-20
"Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste."
2017-08-13
"As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy."
2017-08-06
"Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants."
2017-07-30
"Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy."
2017-07-02
"Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news."
2017-06-25
"The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations."
2017-06-18
"We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it."
2017-06-11
"In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan."
2017-06-04
"Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet."
2017-05-21
"John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation."
2017-05-14
"For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell."
2017-05-07
"Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com."
2017-04-23
"Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience."
2017-04-16
"The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters."
2017-04-09
"Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment."
2017-04-02
"Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems."
2017-03-19
"Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration."
2017-03-12
"The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump."
2017-03-05
"Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk."
2017-02-26
"Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong."
2017-02-19
"Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump."
2017-02-12
"Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet."
Season 3 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2016-11-13
"The presidential race has been a hell of a ride. ‘Last Week Tonight’ closes out the election and Season 3 with a bang."
2016-11-06
"Multilevel marketing companies claim to be legitimate businesses, but some seems awfully pyramid shaped, and that's a problem."
2016-10-30
"Public schools are increasingly divided by race and class. John Oliver discusses the troubling trend towards school resegregation."
2016-10-23
"John Oliver discusses the extent and root of the nation’s epidemic of opioid addiction."
2016-10-16
"Third party candidates want to be serious contenders, so John Oliver considers them seriously as potential presidents."
2016-10-09
"John Oliver examines the legal and moral issues surrounding the military prison at Guantánamo Bay."
2016-10-02
"John Oliver discusses the systems in place to investigate and hold police officers accountable for misconduct."
2016-09-25
"Taking a walk down memory lane, 'Last Week Tonight' assesses Donald Trump's vs. Hillary Clinton's scandals."
2016-08-21
"Charter schools are privately run, publicly funded, and irregularly regulated. John Oliver explores why they aren’t at all like pizzerias."
2016-08-14
"Auto lenders can steer vulnerable people into crushing debt. Keegan-Michael Key and Bob Balaban help John Oliver show exactly how."
2016-08-07
"John Oliver has some bad news about the state of the industry that gives us our news."
2016-07-31
"Main segment: Democratic National Convention. Segments: Voter ID Laws, 2016 Turkish Purges"
2016-07-24
"Main segment: Republican National Convention. Segments: Hillary Clinton's VP Pick; Boris Johnson as Britain's Foreign Secretary; Roger Ailes Resignation; Unauthorised use of music by politicians"
2016-06-26
"Main segment: 2016 Summer Olympics and doping in sports.
Segments: Aftermath of the United Kingdom EU membership referendum."
2016-06-19
"John Oliver on “Brexiting” from the EU: There might be an innate British desire to diss Europe, but Last Week Tonight lays out exactly why it’s a mistake to leave the EU."
2016-06-12
"John Oliver Covers Ins and Outs of Retirement Plans: Saving for retirement means navigating a potential minefield of high fees and bad advice - Last Week Tonight is here to help."
2016-06-05
"John Oliver Takes On Debt Buyers: Companies that purchase debt on the cheap will aggressively collect on it. 'Last Week Tonight’ took a hands-on approach to addressing this issue."
2016-05-22
"Last Week Tonight Tackles U.S. Primaries and Caucuses: The United States selection process for presidential nominees is convoluted — to say the least. Nevertheless, John Oliver reminds Americans that the "middle of the game" is the worst possible time to change the rules."
2016-05-15
"John Oliver on 911 Reliability: Things you never want to hear: there are no guarantees when you call 911. Emergency call centers are in desperate need of funding and new technology, so “no guarantees” is the unfortunate reality."
2016-05-08
"John Oliver on Sticking to the Facts: Media outlets often report new findings from scientific studies, but how many are true?"
2016-04-24
"Puerto Rico is suffering a massive debt crisis. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins John Oliver to call for relief."
2016-04-17
"Lead poisoning is a national problem. If only lawmakers were as concerned as the puppets on Sesame Street."
2016-04-10
"Credit reports play a surprisingly large role in our lives, but even more surprising is how often they contain critical mistakes. John Oliver helps credit agencies see why this is a problem."
2016-04-03
"Lawmakers have to raise money to keep their jobs, but a surprising amount of their job now consists of raising money. John Oliver sits down with Congressman Steve Israel to discuss the costs of political spending."
2016-03-20
"Donald Drumpf wants to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Is his plan feasible?"
2016-03-13
"Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It’s…complicated."
2016-03-06
"Special districts spend more public money than all city governments combined. That's odd considering most of us don't know they exist."
2016-02-28
"Our main story was about Donald Trump. We can't believe we're saying that either."
2016-02-21
"Abortion is theoretically legal, but some states make it practically inaccessible. And how is Hollywood whitewashing still a thing?"
2016-02-14
"John talks about Scalia's love of the Letter of the Law, Chipotle's avian mascot, and how Voter ID laws should be applied to those who write them."
Season 2 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2015-11-15
"John talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports."
2015-11-08
"United Kingdom proposed online mass surveillance law, Veterans Day, Washington Redskin trademark, Prisoner Reentry. Interview with Bilal Chapman."
2015-10-18
"Canada is about to have a major election. John Oliver enlists Mike Myers, a beaver, and a moose to give voters some advice."
2015-10-11
"North Dakota is known for being polite, but perhaps they’ve been a little too hospitable to oil companies."
2015-10-04
"John Oliver explains how our national system of treating mental health works, or more often than not, how it doesn’t."
2015-09-27
"Millions of migrants seeking asylum in Europe face hostility, racism, and red tape. John Oliver does one admittedly tiny thing for one of them."
2015-09-13
"The Miranda warning includes the right to a public defender. It doesn’t include the fact that public defenders are highly overworked and grossly underpaid."
2015-08-23
"This year’s gay marriage ruling was a milestone, but LGBT discrimination is still surprisingly legal. John Oliver explains why we need a federal anti-discrimination law."
2015-08-16
"U.S. tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience."
2015-08-09
"Sex education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a video that covers what some schools are too embarrassed to teach."
2015-08-02
"Washington DC experiences taxation without representation. It's also missing from rhyming state songs. John Oliver and a group of singing children fix one of these problems."
2015-07-26
"Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders."
2015-07-19
"Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat."
2015-07-12
"Cities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that — wait, don’t fall asleep!"
2015-06-28
"This week’s gay rights victory was historic, but the transgender community still faces staggering challenges. John Oliver focuses on the “T” in “LGBT.""
2015-06-21
"Online harassment is a major problem, but it’s rarely prosecuted. If only we’d been warned about this in the early days of the internet."
2015-06-14
"The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in."
2015-06-07
"John Oliver explains why America’s bail system is better for the reality tv industry than it is for the justice system."
2015-05-31
"After the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA."
2015-05-17
"John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!"
2015-05-10
"Many American companies do not offer paid leave after the birth of a child, which means they probably shouldn’t run sappy Mother’s Day ads."
2015-05-03
"American students face a ridiculous amount of testing. John Oliver explains how standardized tests impact school funding, the achievement gap, how often kids are expected to throw up."
2015-04-26
"Trendy clothes are cheaper than ever. That sounds great for the people who buy them, but it's horrible for the people who make them."
2015-04-19
"For inventors, patents are an essential protection against theft. But when patent trolls abuse the system by stockpiling patents and threatening lawsuits, businesses are forced to shell out tons of money.
CNN produced an actual doomsday video to broadcast when the world is ending and it’s incredibly dull. We've enlisted Martin Sheen to help make humanity’s final moments happier!"
2015-04-12
"Nobody likes the IRS. But recent budget and staff cuts have made it increasingly difficult for the department to do its very important job. Don’t take our word for it. Ask Michael Bolton."
2015-04-05
"There are very few government checks on what America’s sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver sits down with Edward Snowden to discuss the NSA, the balance between privacy and security, and dick-pics."
2015-03-22
"If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don’t, it can ruin your life.
The New Hampshire legislature refused to make the red-tailed hawk the official raptor of their state...so we made it the official raptor of our show."
2015-03-15
"The NCAA doesn’t pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don’t get paid."
2015-03-08
"A set of Supreme Court decisions made over 100 years ago has left U.S. territories without meaningful representation. That’s weird, right?
Daylight saving time doesn’t actually benefit anyone. Strangely, it’s still a thing!"
2015-03-01
"America's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one."
2015-02-22
"The vast majority of US judges are elected, forcing many judges to pander to the electorate and accept campaign money in order to keep their jobs. This seems slightly troubling...
The UK's Labour Party has painted a campaign van pink in an attempt to attract women voters. We are glad they didn't keep going with that strategy."
2015-02-15
"Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the US, smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their business strong overseas.
We've noticed that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue still exists but can’t quite figure out why."
2015-02-08
"Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars marketing drugs to doctors. We have a few issues with that.
RadioShack has filed for bankruptcy. We've helped them create a farewell message.
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa."
Season 1 - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014-11-09
"The Lottery: State lotteries claim to be good for education and the general wellbeing of citizens. But are they? (Spoiler alert: No.)
Salmon Canon: There is a cannon that shoots salmon over dams. It’s awesome. Check it out."
2014-11-02
"While midterm coverage is largely focused on the parts of Congress that do very little, vital (and bizarre) midterm elections are going unexamined. State legislators pass a lot of bills, and some of that efficiency is thanks to a group called ALEC that writes legislation for them. It’s as shady as it sounds!"
2014-10-26
"John Oliver talks about a russian submarine in Sweden, ebola in New York, added sugar in food, Rob Fords brother and interviews Jane Goddall."
2014-10-19
"Translators who have aided the U.S. Military in Afghanistan and Iraq are in great danger in their home countries, but red tape is making it impossible for many of them to leave. John Oliver interviews Mohammad, one translator who made it out.
Cameras aren’t allowed in the Supreme Court, so most coverage of our most important cases looks like garbage. We fixed that problem with real animals and fake paws."
2014-10-05
"Did you know police can just take your stuff if they suspect it's involved in a crime? They can!
It’s a shady process called “civil asset forfeiture,” and it would make for a weird episode of Law and Order."
2014-09-28
"The United States has launched a huge number of drone strikes under President Obama. It’s widely accepted and extremely terrifying.
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minster of India visited New York and did some classic New York things.
Also, some weird, inexplicable things."
2014-09-21
"The Miss America Pageant…how is this still a thing?
They claim to give more scholarships to women than any other organization, and, unfortunately, they’re right.
To illustrate these problems, John Oliver stages his own pageant with the help of Kathy Griffin."
2014-09-14
"John talks about the NFL's decision on Ray Rice's contract, the international response to ISIS, Scotland's separation from the United Kingdom and Twitter hashtags that are being misused by corporations."
2014-09-07
"John talks about ISIS and student loan debt. Musical group A Great Big World make a special appearance."
2014-08-17
"John talks about the conflict in Ferguson, MO and the wage gap between the genders."
2014-08-10
"John talks about the return of US military actions in Iraq, replacing all passwords due to a global security breach and an exploration of the Payday Loan industry."
2014-08-03
"John talks about Uganda's anti-gay laws, the CIA's recent report on their use of torture, the New York Port Authority, Argentina's default on debt and native advertising."
2014-07-27
"John talks about human rights violations in the Middle East, nuclear disarmament and Russia's science satellite that lost communication."
2014-07-20
"John talks about the Gaza crisis, the decay of American prisons and the gambling addiction problem in Singapore."
2014-07-13
"John talks about modern American income inequality, Warren G. Harding's love letters and President Obama's "Day In The Life" tour."
2014-06-22
"John talks about Iraq, Antarctica tourism and Dr. Oz's "Miracle Drug"."
2014-06-15
"John talks about US Immigration and interviews Professor Stephen Hawking."
2014-06-08
"John talks about California Chrome and the Belmont Stakes, FIFA and the 2014 World Cup, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad."
2014-06-01
"John talks about the rise of the far-right political parties in Europe, the Ukrainian election, Afghanistan, Net Neutrality, Australia's hard-line right-wing Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee."
2014-05-18
"John talks about the product recall going on at General Motors, the EU Court of Justice "Right to be Forgotten" ruling and updates us on how the Indian election is going with help from Fareed Zakaria."
2014-05-11
"John talks about Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia's relations and interviews Bill Nye about Climate Change."
2014-05-04
"John talks about the recent issues of the death penalty, François Hollande and the rising issues happening in Brunei."
2014-04-27
"John talks about the Indian election, Pom Wonderful and talks with the former NSA Director General Keith Alexander."
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