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Name: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)
Director: John Oliver
Genre: Talk, Comedy, News
Released: 2014
Rating: 7.8
Cast: John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) is a talk, comedy, news web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver online in HD.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — Storyline

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

Cast & Crew

Created by: John Oliver
Starring: John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — Series Details

First Air Date	2014-04-27
Seasons	13
Episodes	377
Genre	Talk, Comedy, News
Language	English
Network	HBO
Status	Returning Series
Rating	7.8/10 (844 votes)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — Episode Guide

Season 1

E1: POM Wonderful v. Coca-Cola (2014-04-27) — John talks about the Indian election, Pom Wonderful and talks with the former NSA Director General Keith Alexander.
E2: Capital Punishment (2014-05-04) — John talks about the recent issues of the death penalty, François Hollande and the rising issues happening in Brunei.
E3: Climate Change Denial (2014-05-11) — John talks about Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia's relations and interviews Bill Nye about Climate Change.
E4: The Right to Be Forgotten (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
E5: Net Neutrality (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 Ab
E6: FIFA and the World Cup (2014-06-08) — John talks about California Chrome and the Belmont Stakes, FIFA and the 2014 World Cup, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
E7: Immigration Reform (2014-06-15) — John talks about US Immigration and interviews Professor Stephen Hawking.
E8: Dr. Oz (2014-06-22) — John talks about Iraq, Antarctica tourism and Dr. Oz's "Miracle Drug".
E9: Burwell v. Hobby Lobby (2014-06-29) — John Oliver sheds light on recent Supreme Court cases and discusses gay rights in Uganda with activist Pepe Julian Onziema.
E10: Income and Wealth Inequality (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.
E11: Incarceration in the United States (2014-07-20) — John talks about the Gaza crisis, the decay of American prisons and the gambling addiction problem in Singapore.
E12: Nuclear Weapons and the United States (2014-07-27) — John talks about human rights violations in the Middle East, nuclear disarmament and Russia's science satellite that lost communication.
E13: Native Advertising (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.
E14: Payday Loans (2014-08-10) — John talks about the return of US military actions in Iraq, replacing all passwords due to a global security breach and the terrible practices of the Payday Loan industry.
E15: Shooting of Michael Brown and Police Militarization (2014-08-17) — Focuses on the shooting of Michael Brown and police militarization in Ferguson, MO. John also discusses the topic of equal pay for equal work.
E16: Student Debt (2014-09-07) — John talks about ISIS and student loan debt. Musical group A Great Big World make a special appearance.
E17: Scottish Independence Referendum (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 mi
E18: United States Embargo Against Cuba, Miss America 2015 (2014-09-21) — John covers the results of the Scottish referendum that took place the week before and explains why the policy of United States having embargo against Cuba doesn't make sense .
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E19: Drones (2014-09-28) — John discusses U.S. military drones and the Kansas state budget shortfall. Also, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minster of India visited New York and did some classic New York things.
E20: Civil Forfeiture (2014-10-05) — Main story: how desperate the American law enforcement is to make money out of everyone by using the process called the "civil asset forfeiture," and how it would make for a weird
E21: Military Translators (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. Jo
E22: Sugar (2014-10-26) — John Oliver talks about a Russian submarine in Sweden, ebola in New York, added sugar in food, Rob Ford's brother and interviews Jane Goodall.
E23: State Legislatures and ALEC (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
E24: The Lottery (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.)
Also, there is a cannon that shoots salmon ov

Season 2

E1: Marketing to Doctors (2015-02-08) — John Oliver discusses the growing issues of pharmaceutical companies marketing directly to and through doctors. Also, since RadioShack has filed for bankruptcy, John has created a
E2: Tobacco (2015-02-15) — Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the U.S., smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their
E3: Elected Judges (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…
E4: Infrastructure (2015-03-01) — America's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one.
E5: U.S. Territories (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? Plus, daylight saving time doesn’t actual
E6: The NCAA (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.
E7: Municipal Violations (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. Also, the New Hampshire legislature refused to make the
E8: Government Surveillance (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 balanc
E9: The IRS (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
E10: Patents (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
E11: Fashion (2015-04-26) — John explores the concept of changing and cheap fashion and some of the ugliest truths of the manufacturing process.
E12: Standardized Testing (2015-05-03) — American students face a ridiculous amount of testing. John Oliver explains how standardized tests impact school funding, the achievement gap and how often the kids are expected to
E13: Paid Family Leave (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. Also, the Japanese have some unhealthy o
E14: Chickens (2015-05-17) — John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!
E15: FIFA II (2015-05-31) — After the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA. Also, Thailand's ignorance about the world's history involving Hitler might
E16: Bail (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.
E17: Torture (2015-06-14) — The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in. Plus, information about the 2015 European Games and the
E18: The Internet (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.
E19: Transgender Rights (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."
E20: Stadiums (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!
E21: Food Waste (2015-07-19) — Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat.
E22: Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws (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.
E23: District of Columbia (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. Plus,
E24: Sex Education (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 tea
E25: Church (2015-08-16) — John discusses predatory churches and televangelism, and how the U.S. tax law allows them to get away with almost anything. Plus, the raising of the American flag in Cuba, the rede
E26: LGBT Discrimination (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. Plus, the
E27: Public Defenders (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. Plus, a Michigan state l
E28: Migrants and Refugees (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. Plus Pope's visit to the U.S., the u
E29: Mental Health (2015-10-04) — John discusses Russia's involvement in Syria, the U.N. General Assembly, and the problems with the national system for treating mental illness. Plus, why creating a Yelp-like app f
E30: North Dakota (2015-10-11) — North Dakota is known for being polite, but perhaps they’ve been a little too hospitable to oil companies. Plus, the mess atop of FIFA's leadership and the connection between Toyot
E31: Canada (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. Plus, the unpopularity of the Mexican president Enrique
E32: Medicaid Gap (2015-11-01) — John Oliver looks at the upcoming local state elections, the results of which could affect the lives of millions of Americans that are looking for Medicaid assistance. Plus, the 'p
E33: Prisoner Re-entry (2015-11-08) — John Oliver discusses problems that prisoners face when re-entering the society after they're released from prison. A quick interview with Bilal Chatman shines a light on one such
E34: Daily Fantasy Sports (2015-11-15) — John talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports.
E35: Refugees & Pennies (2015-11-22) — John reflects on the aftermath of Paris attacks and how it affects refugees worldwide. Plus, he questions the usefulness of the U.S. penny, since minting the coins costs more than

Season 3

E1: Voting (2016-02-14) — John talks about the late Antonin Scalia's love of the Letter of the Law, Chipotle's food safety problems, how Voter IDs laws should be applied to those who write them, and New Zea
E2: Abortion Laws (2016-02-21) — John talks about the South Carolina Republican primary, the Supreme Court vacancy and abortion, which theoretically is legal in the U.S., but some states make it practically inacce
E3: Donald Trump (2016-02-28) — John talks about the Egyptian president and economic crisis, the Guantanamo Bay shutdown and Donald Trump.
E4: Special Districts (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.
E5: Encryption (2016-03-13) — Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It's…complicated.
E6: Border Wall (2016-03-20) — Donald Drumpf wants to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Is his plan feasible?
E7: Congressional Fundraising (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
E8: Credit Reports (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
E9: Lead (2016-04-17) — Lead poisoning is a national problem. If only lawmakers were as concerned as the puppets on Sesame Street.
E10: Puerto Rico (2016-04-24) — Puerto Rico is suffering a massive debt crisis. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins John Oliver to call for relief.
E11: Scientific Studies (2016-05-08) — John Oliver on Sticking to the Facts: Media outlets often report new findings from scientific studies, but how many are true?
E12: 911 (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
E13: Primaries and Caucuses (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 rem
E14: Debt Buyers (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.
E15: Retirement Plans (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.
E16: Brexit (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.
E17: Doping (2016-06-26) — John talks about the aftermath of the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom and doping in sports with the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio on the horizon.
E18: Republican National Convention (2016-07-24) — John talks about the disastrous Republican National Convention in Cleveland, where politicians were mostly talking about their feelings equating them to facts. Plus, Hillary Clinto
E19: Democratic National Convention (2016-07-31) — John covers the rocky Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Plus, the military coup in Turkey and its aftermath, the voter ID laws targeting the minorities and how are ta
E20: Journalism (2016-08-07) — John Oliver has some bad news about the state of the industry that gives us our news. Plus, the coverage of the Opening Ceremony of Rio Olympics.
E21: Auto Lending (2016-08-14) — Auto lenders can steer vulnerable people into crushing debt. Keegan-Michael Key and Bob Balaban help John Oliver show exactly how.
E22: Charter Schools (2016-08-21) — Charter schools are privately run, publicly funded, and irregularly regulated. John Oliver explores why they aren’t at all like pizzerias.
E23: Scandals (2016-09-25) — Taking a walk down memory lane, 'Last Week Tonight' assesses Donald Trump's vs. Hillary Clinton's scandals.
E24: Police Accountability (2016-10-02) — John Oliver discusses the systems in place to investigate and hold police officers accountable for misconduct.
E25: Guantánamo (2016-10-09) — John Oliver examines the legal and moral issues surrounding the military prison at Guantánamo Bay.
E26: Third Parties (2016-10-16) — Third party candidates want to be serious contenders, so John Oliver considers them seriously as potential presidents.
E27: Opioids (2016-10-23) — John Oliver discusses the extent and root of the nation’s epidemic of opioid addiction.
E28: School Segregation (2016-10-30) — Public schools are increasingly divided by race and class. John Oliver discusses the troubling trend towards school resegregation.
E29: Multilevel Marketing (2016-11-06) — Multilevel marketing companies claim to be legitimate businesses, but some seems awfully pyramid shaped, and that's a problem.
E30: President-Elect Trump (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.

Season 4

E1: Trump vs. Truth (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.
E2: Putin (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.
E3: Obamacare (2017-02-26) — Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.
E4: Dalai Lama (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.
E5: American Health Care Act (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
E6: Federal Budget (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.
E7: Marijuana (2017-04-02) — Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.
E8: Gerrymandering (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.
E9: French Elections (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.
E10: Ivanka & Jared (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.
E11: Net Neutrality II (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.gofccyoursel
E12: Dialysis (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.
E13: Stupid Watergate (2017-05-21) — John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
E14: Paris Agreement (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.
E15: Brexit II (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.
E16: Coal (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.
E17: Vaccines (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 chil
E18: Sinclair Broadcast Group (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.
E19: Alex Jones (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 st
E20: Border Patrol (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 applica
E21: North Korea (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.
E22: Nuclear Waste (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 toile
E23: Joe Arpaio (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.
E24: Corporate Consolidation (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.
E25: Forensic Science (2017-10-01) — Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
E26: Confederacy (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 Step
E27: Equifax (2017-10-15) — John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.
E28: Floods (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.
E29: Economic Development (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 re
E30: The Trump Presidency (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.

Season 5

E1: Trump vs. The World (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.
E2: Italian Election (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.
E3: NRA TV (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.
E4: Cryptocurrencies (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.
E5: Mike Pence (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.
E6: Immigration Courts (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.
E7: Crisis Pregnancy Centers (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.
E8: Corporate Taxes (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.
E9: Iran Deal (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.
E10: Rudy Giuliani (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.
E11: Venezuela (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.
E12: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (2018-05-20) — Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit
E13: Guardianship (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…
E14: Stupid Watergate II (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.
E15: Xi Jinping (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 conce
E16: Mexican Elections (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.
E17: Gene Editing (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.
E18: Workplace Sexual Harassment (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.
E19: Prosecutors (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 attorn
E20: Astroturfing (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 an
E21: Trade (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
E22: Felony Disenfranchisement (2018-09-09) — Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida.
E23: Facebook (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 is
E24: Brett Kavanaugh (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 fo
E25: Brazilian Elections (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 fing
E26: Saudi Arabia (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.
E27: State Attorneys General (2018-10-28) — State AGs have become major partisan players in national politics, so the races to elect them are worth your attention.
E28: Family Separation (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.
E29: Drain the Swamp (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.
E30: Authoritarianism (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.

Season 6

E1: Brexit III (2019-02-17) — The UK could officially leave the European Union next month, which would be a huge change with hugely damaging consequences.
E2: Psychics (2019-02-24) — Psychics may seem harmless and fun on TV, but they can make a lot of money by exploiting vulnerable people.
E3: Automation (2019-03-03) — Automation often seems like a scary new problem, but it’s neither entirely scary nor entirely new.
E4: Robocalls (2019-03-10) — Robocalls are a growing problem. If only we could make the FCC care a little bit more about fixing it.
E5: Public Shaming (2019-03-17) — John Oliver talks about the power of public shaming, good and bad.
E6: WWE (2019-03-31) — John Oliver discusses how the WWE takes care of its wrestlers — and how it doesn’t.
E7: Mobile Homes (2019-04-07) — Mobile homes may seem like an affordable housing option, but large investment companies are making them less and less so.
E8: Opioids II (2019-04-14) — Following some recent revelations about the role of large companies in America’s ongoing opioid epidemic, John Oliver takes another look at the crisis.
E9: Mueller Report (2019-04-21) — Following the release of the Mueller Report, John Oliver discusses what we’ve learned.
E10: Lethal Injections (2019-05-05) — John Oliver discusses the lethal injection process, which is definitely not as pleasant as talking about a squeaking frog.
E11: Green New Deal (2019-05-12) — With the Green New Deal sparking a national conversation about all the ways to combat climate change, John Oliver looks at a few potential solutions.
E12: Death Investigations (2019-05-19) — America’s system for conducting death investigations is a mess. John Oliver explains why we should all be a little more concerned about fixing it.
E13: Medical Devices (2019-06-02) — John Oliver discusses the medical device industry, which is a huge business with a hugely troubling lack of regulation.
E14: Equal Rights Amendment (2019-06-09) — There’s still nothing in our constitution that explicitly prohibits sex discrimination. John Oliver talks about how to fix that.
E15: Impeachment (2019-06-16) — With a national conversation underway about the possibility of impeachment, John Oliver discusses whether the benefits outweigh the potential risks.
E16: Everest (2019-06-23) — Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular. John Oliver explains why.
E17: Warehouses (2019-06-30) — It’s easy to buy things online, and even easier not to think about how they get to you. John Oliver discusses what happens when you click “buy now.”
E18: Boris Johnson (2019-07-28) — John Oliver explains how Britain’s new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has succeeded – not despite his bumbling persona, but often because of it.
E19: Prison Labor (2019-08-04) — John Oliver explains how prisoners make and spend money, and how companies can profit at the expense of their families.
E20: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov (2019-08-11) — John Oliver takes a look at the president of Turkmenistan, a dangerous autocrat with some notably strange obsessions.
E21: Bias in Medicine (2019-08-18) — John Oliver discusses the roles that gender and racial bias can play in medical treatment.
E22: Filibuster (2019-09-08) — John Oliver explains why filibusters exist, why they shouldn't, and why it's stupid to drink coffee like a cat.
E23: Legal Immigration (2019-09-15) — Legal immigration is a term which was repeated throughout the Trump presidency. But John Oliver explains its absurdity as well as why people resort to illegal means to enter the co
E24: Compounding Pharmacies (2019-09-29) — Compounding pharmacies create medication tailored to the specific needs of individual patients. John Oliver explains why this small corner of the drug market can cause big problems
E25: One Child Policy (2019-10-06) — John Oliver discusses China’s one-child policy, and all its consequences, intended and not.
E26: Weather (2019-10-13) — John talks about Weather forecasting, Barry Lee Myers and the National Weather Service
E27: Trump & Syria (2019-10-27) — John Oliver discusses the alarming decision to pull U.S. troops away from the border between Turkey and Syria.
E28: Voting Machines (2019-11-03) — John Oliver discusses how voting machines work, how they don’t, and how we can fix them.
E29: SLAPP Suits (2019-11-10) — After winning a legal battle involving a coal executive and a giant squirrel, John Oliver explains how SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent.
E30: The Census (2019-11-17) — Main story: 2020 United States Census; plus, the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump and Chiitan.