Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

27 avril 2014 - 4.4/5

John talks about the Indian election, Pom Wonderful and talks with the former NSA Director General Keith Alexander.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

4 mai 2014 - 4.6/5

John talks about the recent issues of the death penalty, François Hollande and the rising issues happening in Brunei.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

11 mai 2014 - 4.5/5

John talks about Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia's relations and interviews Bill Nye about Climate Change.

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

18 mai 2014 - 4.4/5

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.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

1 juin 2014 - 4.6/5

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.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

8 juin 2014 - 4.6/5

John talks about California Chrome and the Belmont Stakes, FIFA and the 2014 World Cup, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

15 juin 2014 - 4.4/5

John talks about US Immigration and interviews Professor Stephen Hawking.

Épisode 8 - Episode 8

22 juin 2014 - 4.4/5

John talks about Iraq, Antarctica tourism and Dr. Oz's "Miracle Drug".

Épisode 9 - Episode 9

29 juin 2014 - 4.4/5

John hosts an interview with Ugandan LGBT activist Pepe Julian Onziema.

Épisode 10 - Episode 10

13 juillet 2014 - 4.5/5

John talks about modern American income inequality, Warren G. Harding's love letters and President Obama's "Day In The Life" tour.

Épisode 11 - Episode 11

20 juillet 2014 - 4.6/5

John talks about the Gaza crisis, the decay of American prisons and the gambling addiction problem in Singapore.

Épisode 12 - Episode 12

27 juillet 2014 - 4.6/5

John talks about human rights violations in the Middle East, nuclear disarmament and Russia's science satellite that lost communication.

Épisode 13 - Episode 13

3 août 2014 - 4.5/5

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.

Épisode 14 - Episode 14

10 août 2014 - 4.5/5

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.

Épisode 15 - Episode 15

17 août 2014 - 4.6/5

John talks about the conflict in Ferguson, MO and the wage gap between the genders.

Épisode 16 - Episode 16

7 septembre 2014 - 4.5/5

John talks about ISIS and student loan debt. Musical group A Great Big World make a special appearance.

Épisode 17 - Episode 17

14 septembre 2014 - 4.4/5

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.

Épisode 18 - Episode 18

21 septembre 2014 - 4.5/5

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.

Épisode 19 - Episode 19

28 septembre 2014 - 4.4/5

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.

Épisode 20 - Episode 20

5 octobre 2014 - 4.4/5

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.

Épisode 21 - Episode 21

19 octobre 2014 - 4.4/5

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.

Épisode 22 - Episode 22

26 octobre 2014 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 23 - Episode 23

2 novembre 2014 - 4.4/5

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!

Épisode 24 - Episode 24

9 novembre 2014 - 4.5/5

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.

Épisode 1 - Episode 25

8 février 2015 - 4.4/5

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.

Épisode 2 - Episode 26

15 février 2015 - 4.6/5

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.

Épisode 3 - Episode 27

22 février 2015 - 4.1/5

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.

Épisode 4 - Episode 28

1 mars 2015 - 4.4/5

America's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one.

Épisode 5 - Episode 29

8 mars 2015 - 4.4/5

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!

Épisode 6 - Episode 30

15 mars 2015 - 4.2/5

The NCAA doesn’t pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don’t get paid.

Épisode 7 - Episode 31

22 mars 2015 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 8 - Episode 32

5 avril 2015 - 4.5/5

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.

Épisode 9 - Episode 33

12 avril 2015 - 4.1/5

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.

Épisode 10 - Episode 34

19 avril 2015 - 4.3/5

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!

Épisode 11 - Episode 35

26 avril 2015 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 12 - Episode 36

3 mai 2015 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 13 - Episode 37

10 mai 2015 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 14 - Episode 38

17 mai 2015 - 4.2/5

John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!

Épisode 15 - Episode 39

31 mai 2015 - 4.4/5

After the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA.

Épisode 16 - Episode 40

7 juin 2015 - 4.2/5

John Oliver explains why America’s bail system is better for the reality tv industry than it is for the justice system.

Épisode 17 - Episode 41

14 juin 2015 - 4.5/5

The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in.

Épisode 18 - Episode 42

21 juin 2015 - 4.7/5

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.

Épisode 19 - Episode 43

28 juin 2015 - 4.3/5

This week's gay rights victory was historic, but the transgender community still faces staggering challenges. John Oliver focuses on the “T” in “LGBT.”

Épisode 20 - Episode 44

12 juillet 2015 - 4.3/5

Cities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that — wait, don’t fall asleep!

Épisode 21 - Episode 45

19 juillet 2015 - 4.4/5

Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat.

Épisode 22 - Episode 46

26 juillet 2015 - 4.3/5

Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders.

Épisode 23 - Episode 47

2 août 2015 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 24 - Episode 48

9 août 2015 - 4.5/5

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.

Épisode 25 - Episode 49

16 août 2015 - 4.5/5

U.S. tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience.

Épisode 26 - Episode 50

23 août 2015 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 27 - Episode 51

13 septembre 2015 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 28 - Episode 52

27 septembre 2015 - 4.5/5

The European migrant crisis sees millions of refugees face hostility, racism, and red tape so John Oliver does something small for them. In other news Pope Francis visited the U.S., an interesting report on David Cameron and the Volkswagen emissions scandal.

Épisode 29 - Episode 53

4 octobre 2015 - 4.3/5

John Oliver investigates the treatment of mental health in the US and discovers the system doesn't always work. In other news Russia gets involved in the bombing of Syria, the UN trains the leaders of the future and Jason Chaffetz is embarressed. John Oliver also launches a brand new app.

Épisode 30 - Episode 54

11 octobre 2015 - 4.1/5

North Dakota's reputation for politeness has led to oil companies taking advantage so John Oliver offers the people of the 'legendary' state a solution. In other news the war in Syria rages on, FIFA is still rife with corruption and Toyota are asked to explain why ISIS has so many of their vehicles.

Épisode 31 - Episode 55

18 octobre 2015 - 4.2/5

In order to help Canada with their upcoming election, John Oliver enlists Mike Myers, a beaver, and a moose to give some advice to voters. In other news the New Zealand Prime Minister admits to some interesting habits, Mexico isn't happy with it's president and a zoo in Denmark tries to educate visitors by butchering animals.

Épisode 32 - Episode 56

1 novembre 2015 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses the impact of the upcoming US elections on the status of Medicaid and tries to calm tensions in the East China Sea through Kenny G. In other news the peace talks in Syria feature no Syrians, the link between the Ukraine and Star Wars, and Andrew Lloyd Webber has some opinions on UK tax credits.

Épisode 33 - Episode 57

8 novembre 2015 - 4.2/5

John Oliver explains the hurdles for prisoner re-entry in the US with help from a real life ex-convict. In other news, the UK introduces new surveillance measures, US patriotism is an advertising gimmick, and the Washington Redskins defend their trademark.

Épisode 34 - Episode 58

15 novembre 2015 - 4.5/5

John Oliver investigates the murky world of Daily Fantasy Sports and creates an advertisement to help explain the positives. In other news, the terrorist attacks in Paris shocked the world, Singles Day in China features some questionable celebrity endorsements, and India want their diamond back.

Épisode 35 - Episode 59

22 novembre 2015 - 4.5/5

John Oliver starts a campaign to remove the penny from circulation and takes a look back at the highlights of the season with appearances from some of our favorite characters. The Paris attacks and their impact on refugee intake across the globe are also discussed.

Épisode 1 - Episode 60

14 février 2016 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 2 - Episode 61

21 février 2016 - 4.6/5

Abortion is theoretically legal, but some states make it practically inaccessible. And how is Hollywood whitewashing still a thing?

Épisode 3 - Episode 62

28 février 2016 - 4.7/5

Our main story was about Donald Trump. We can't believe we're saying that either.

Épisode 4 - Episode 63

6 mars 2016 - 4.3/5

Special districts spend more public money than all city governments combined. That's odd considering most of us don't know they exist.

Épisode 5 - Episode 64

13 mars 2016 - 4.4/5

Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It’s…complicated.

Épisode 6 - Episode 65

20 mars 2016 - 4.4/5

Donald Drumpf wants to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Is his plan feasible?

Épisode 7 - Episode 66

3 avril 2016 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 8 - Episode 67

10 avril 2016 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 9 - Episode 68

17 avril 2016 - 4.1/5

Lead poisoning is a national problem. If only lawmakers were as concerned as the puppets on Sesame Street.

Épisode 10 - Episode 69

24 avril 2016 - 4.2/5

Puerto Rico is suffering a massive debt crisis. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins John Oliver to call for relief.

Épisode 11 - Episode 70

8 mai 2016 - 4.4/5

John Oliver on Sticking to the Facts: Media outlets often report new findings from scientific studies, but how many are true?

Épisode 12 - Episode 71

15 mai 2016 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 13 - Episode 72

22 mai 2016 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 14 - Episode 73

5 juin 2016 - 4.4/5

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.

Épisode 15 - Episode 74

12 juin 2016 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 16 - Episode 75

19 juin 2016 - 4.5/5

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.

Épisode 17 - Episode 76

26 juin 2016 - 4.3/5

Main segment: 2016 Summer Olympics and doping in sports. Segments: Aftermath of the United Kingdom EU membership referendum.

Épisode 18 - Episode 77

24 juillet 2016 - 4.5/5

John Oliver discusses last week's unsurprisingly surprising Republican convention. It was a four-day exercise in emphasizing feelings over facts.

Épisode 19 - Episode 78

31 juillet 2016 - 4.5/5

John Oliver Talks DNC vs. RNC. 'Last Week Tonight' covers the Democratic convention and has choice words regarding the Republican presidential nominee.

Épisode 20 - Episode 79

7 août 2016 - 4.3/5

Last Week Tonight on the Decline of Journalism. John Oliver has some bad news about the state of the industry that gives us our news.

Épisode 21 - Episode 80

14 août 2016 - 4.4/5

John Oliver Takes Subprime Auto Lenders To Task: Keegan-Michael Key and Bob Balaban help show how auto lenders can steer vulnerable people into debt.

Épisode 22 - Episode 81

21 août 2016 - 4.3/5

Charter schools are privately run, publicly funded, and irregularly regulated. John Oliver explores why they aren’t at all like pizzerias.

Épisode 23 - Episode 82

25 septembre 2016 - 4.4/5

John Oliver on Scandals: the 2016 presidential race is teeming with raisins. Sorry…scandals.

Épisode 24 - Episode 83

2 octobre 2016 - 4.2/5

John Oliver discusses the systems in place to investigate and hold police officers accountable for misconduct.

Épisode 25 - Episode 84

9 octobre 2016 - 4.3/5

John Oliver examines the legal and moral issues surrounding the military prison at Guantánamo Bay.

Épisode 26 - Episode 85

16 octobre 2016 - 4.2/5

John Oliver considers third party candidates seriously as potential presidents.

Épisode 27 - Episode 86

23 octobre 2016 - 4.1/5

John Oliver discusses the extent and root of the nation’s epidemic of opioid addiction.

Épisode 28 - Episode 87

30 octobre 2016 - 4.2/5

Public schools are increasingly divided by race and class. John Oliver discusses the troubling trend towards school resegregation.

Épisode 29 - Episode 88

6 novembre 2016 - 4.2/5

Multilevel marketing companies claim to be legitimate businesses, but some seem awfully…pyramid shaped. John Oliver and Jaime Camil demonstrate how they work.

Épisode 30 - Episode 89

13 novembre 2016 - 4.6/5

Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. How did we get to this point? And what do we do now?

Épisode 1 - Episode 90

12 février 2017 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 2 - Episode 91

19 février 2017 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 3 - Episode 92

26 février 2017 - 4.1/5

John Oliver Talks Health Care: Last Week Tonight explores why Congressional Republicans’ proposed Obamacare replacement works like a thong.

Épisode 4 - Episode 93

5 mars 2017 - 4.3/5

John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.

Épisode 5 - Episode 94

12 mars 2017 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 6 - Episode 95

19 mars 2017 - 4.4/5

Donald Trump’s federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.

Épisode 7 - Episode 96

2 avril 2017 - 4.2/5

Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.

Épisode 8 - Episode 97

9 avril 2017 - 4.2/5

Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That’s unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.

Épisode 9 - Episode 98

16 avril 2017 - 4.5/5

2017 French presidential election, Sean Spicer Hitler–Assad controversy, Political positions of Donald Trump, and the 2017 Nangarhar airstrike.

Épisode 10 - Episode 99

23 avril 2017 - 4.5/5

Main story: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner; plus, North Korean missile tests and the Turkish constitutional referendum.

Épisode 11 - Episode 100

7 mai 2017 - 4.3/5

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 and clicking “express” to file your comment.

Épisode 12 - Episode 101

14 mai 2017 - 4.1/5

Main story: Dialysis and DaVita; plus, dismissal of James Comey, Bill English.

Épisode 13 - Episode 102

21 mai 2017 - 4.3/5

Main story: Stupid Watergate; plus, Donald Trump's disclosure of classified information to Russia, Comey memos, Transportation Security Administration.

Épisode 14 - Episode 103

4 juin 2017 - 4.4/5

Main story: U.S. pullout from the Paris Agreement; plus, London terror attacks; the week in Putin; And Now: 60 Minutes Anchors are Still Prompting People to Give Them the Exact Soundbites They Need.

Épisode 15 - Episode 104

11 juin 2017 - 4.4/5

Main story: U.K. elections and Brexit with special appearance by Lord Buckethead; plus, “Stupid Watergate” update: James Comey edition; And Now: There Is No Group More Easily Amazed Than the Audience of ’America’s Got Talent.’

Épisode 16 - Episode 105

18 juin 2017 - 4.5/5

Main story: coal industry; plus, the American Health Care Act bill; And Now: Things People’s Fathers Used to Say.

Épisode 17 - Episode 106

25 juin 2017 - 4.3/5

Main story: vaccines; plus, Trump on Comey tapes; health-care bill update; And Now: The Ongoing Controversy Over WNEP 16 Scranton’s Backyard Train.

Épisode 18 - Episode 107

2 juillet 2017 - 4.3/5

Main story: Sinclair Broadcast Group’s conservative takeover of local TV news; plus, Trump’s travel ban; and Last Week Tonight unveils its collection of presidential wax statues and brings Warren G. Harding’s incredible life story to the big screen.

Épisode 19 - Episode 108

30 juillet 2017 - 4.3/5

Main story: Alex Jones; plus, Trump Transgender military ban; Sen. McCain’s dramatic Obamacare repeal vote; amusing press coverage of Anthony Scaramucci’s expletive-filled interview.

Épisode 20 - Episode 109

6 août 2017 - 4.4/5

Main story: Trump’s plan to hire 5,000 more Border Patrol agents could lead to corruption and misconduct; plus, Trump’s leaked phone calls; Stephen Miller’s feud with the press.

Épisode 21 - Episode 110

13 août 2017 - 4.5/5

Main story: As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and North Korea, LWT enlists “Weird Al” Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy; plus, bipartisan criticism of Trump’s failure to explicitly condemn white supremacists at Virginia rally.

Épisode 22 - Episode 111

20 août 2017 - 4.3/5

Main story: Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it’s not stored in a safe place; plus, White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon’s firing; and local newscasters warn people not to stare at the sun.

Épisode 23 - Episode 112

10 septembre 2017 - 4.4/5

Main story: Joe Arpaio; plus, Trump’s democrat deal; DACA; And Now: What the NFL Will and Will Not Tolerate; Scranton train update.

Épisode 24 - Episode 113

24 septembre 2017 - 4.3/5

Main story: Corporate consolidation; plus, Trump’s NFL comments; Price and Mnuchin scandals; And Now: A Preview of Megyn Kelly’s New Morning Show; Scranton train update.

Épisode 25 - Episode 114

1 octobre 2017 - 4.3/5

Main story: Forensic science flaws; plus, Trump’s response to Puerto Rico; tax reform plan; And Now: Guy Fieri Gives a Surprisingly Detailed Tour of His Favorite Place on Earth.

Épisode 26 - Episode 115

8 octobre 2017 - 4.4/5

Main story: Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize; plus, Rex Tillerson reportedly calls Trump a ’moron’; Theresa May and Harvey Weinstein’s bad week.

Épisode 27 - Episode 116

15 octobre 2017 - 4.3/5

Main story: Equifax; plus, Harvey Weinstein scandal; Trump’s latest strikes at Obamacare and the Iran nuclear deal; And Now: Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Épisode 28 - Episode 117

29 octobre 2017 - 4.2/5

Main story: Floods; plus, opioid epidemic; Alabama Senate Republican candidate Roy Moore; Australian vote on legalizing same-sex marriage; And Now: Meat Loaf Butchering “America the Beautiful.”

Épisode 29 - Episode 118

5 novembre 2017 - 4.3/5

Main story: Economic development; plus, the latest on “Stupid Watergate;” And Now: Morning Shows Celebrating Halloween; the U.S. Postal Service on TV.

Épisode 30 - Episode 119

12 novembre 2017 - 4.4/5

Main story: The Trump Presidency; plus, a look back on the year’s segments.

Épisode 1 - Episode 120

18 février 2018 - 4.4/5

Main story: Trump vs. the World; plus, Parkland school shooting; leadership scandals in South Africa, Australia and Israel.

Épisode 2 - Episode 121

25 février 2018 - 4.5/5

Main story: Italian election; plus, Trump’s idea to arm teachers; Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump Jr. in India; And Now: The Quiet Pain of Rachael Ray.

Épisode 3 - Episode 122

4 mars 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: NRA TV; plus, the week in White House chaos; And Now: Would You Like to Be on The Maury Show?

Épisode 4 - Episode 123

11 mars 2018 - 4.4/5

Main story: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies; plus, the Week in Trump; the creepy side to International Women’s Day; And Now: An MSNBC Guest, Brought on to Discuss Gary Cohn’s Departure, Can’t Get Over “The Bachelor” finale.

Épisode 5 - Episode 124

18 mars 2018 - 4.5/5

Main story: John Oliver looks at Mike Pence’s past and creates his own children’s book about a rabbit to compete with Pence’s bunny book; plus, Trump fires Rex Tillerson; the Russian spy poisoning case; Putin wins re-election.

Épisode 6 - Episode 125

1 avril 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone; plus, Sinclair Broadcasting forces local TV news to air pro-Trump propaganda; Egypt’s sham presidential election.

Épisode 7 - Episode 126

8 avril 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: Crisis pregnancy centers; plus, embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt; Hungarian election; And Now: Coming Up on “The Doctors.”

Épisode 8 - Episode 127

15 avril 2018 - 4.3/5

Main story: corporate taxes; plus, James Comey interview; Michael Cohen raid; And Now: Ari Melber, Rap Genius; Alaska’s last Blockbuster store; Russell Crowe memorabilia.

Épisode 9 - Episode 128

22 avril 2018 - 4.3/5

Main story: Trump and the Iranian Nuclear Deal; plus, Michael Cohen; Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke; And Now: Somebody Please Tell Ryan Zinke He’s Not a Geologist.

Épisode 10 - Episode 129

6 mai 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: Rudy Giuliani; plus, West Virginia Senatorial candidate Don Blankenship; And Now: The Inevitable Consequences of Combining Local News and the Fifth of May; Russell Crowe memorabilia update.

Épisode 11 - Episode 130

13 mai 2018 - 4.1/5

Main story: John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela; plus, more trouble for Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen; local news gets real about Mother’s Day.

Épisode 12 - Episode 131

20 mai 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: The addiction treatment industry is dangerously unregulated; plus, coverage of the Royal Wedding; and the planned North Korea summit is in jeopardy.

Épisode 13 - Episode 132

3 juin 2018 - 4.3/5

Main story: Guardianship for senior citizens; plus, North Korea summit; Russian journalist’s staged death; Royal Family expert Thomas J. Mace-Archer-Mills, Esq.; And Now: The Very British Put-Downs of Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow.

Épisode 14 - Episode 133

10 juin 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: Stupid Watergate update; plus, North Korea summit; Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte; And Now: Julie Chen has a Few Questions for the Audience of “The Talk”; Parliamentary footage issue.

Épisode 15 - Episode 134

17 juin 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: China; plus, the Week in Trump; And Now: Senator Chuck Schumer is Caught in an Endless Graduation-Speech Time Loop.

Épisode 16 - Episode 135

24 juin 2018 - 4.1/5

Main story: Mexican elections; plus, Trump’s flip-flop on separating illegal immigrant families; Norway’s 7-Eleven condom ads; And Now: Local News is Concerned About Teens.

Épisode 17 - Episode 136

1 juillet 2018 - 4.4/5

Main story: Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms; plus, Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement sets off a battle for Trump’s next Supreme Court nominee.

Épisode 18 - Episode 137

29 juillet 2018 - 4.5/5

Main story: Workplace sexual harassment, including an interview with Anita Hill; plus, Michael Cohen tapes; Facebook’s stock dive.

Épisode 19 - Episode 138

5 août 2018 - 4.1/5

Main story: Prosecutors; plus, Paul Manafort trial; And Now: Even More of Paul Manafort’s Jackets.

Épisode 20 - Episode 139

12 août 2018 - 4.3/5

Main story: Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message in a shady practice called astroturfing; plus, are President Trump and Laura Ingraham racists?; Saudi Arabia and Canada’s feud; Lithuania’s new tourism slogan hits the spot.

Épisode 21 - Episode 140

19 août 2018 - 4.3/5

Main story: Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers; Giuliani claims “truth isn’t truth;” Australia’s “final solution” to the immigration problem.

Épisode 22 - Episode 141

9 septembre 2018 - 4.3/5

Main story: Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, especially in Florida; plus, Trump’s reaction to the anonymous op-ed in the NY Times; the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Épisode 23 - Episode 142

23 septembre 2018 - 4.3/5

Main story: Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas; plus, the latest on the GOP’s defense of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Épisode 24 - Episode 143

30 septembre 2018 - 4.5/5

Main story: the Senate Judiciary Committee testimony by Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh; plus, Donald Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly, new Philadelphia Flyers new mascot, Gritty.

Épisode 25 - Episode 144

7 octobre 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. Plus, reaction to Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation; scenes from Sean Hannity’s midlife crisis; the Weather Channel’s over-the-top graphics.

Épisode 26 - Episode 145

14 octobre 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: Saudi Arabia and the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi; plus, campaign ads for midterm elections; And Now: The Man from the Ted Cruz Ad Says 8 More Names with Total Contempt; news anchors on Instagram.

Épisode 27 - Episode 146

28 octobre 2018 - 4.2/5

Main story: State Attorneys General; plus, Fox News speculation on package bombs; Saudi Arabia–Khashoggi fallout and WWE event.

Épisode 28 - Episode 147

4 novembre 2018 - 4.5/5

Main story: Examining the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the real chance that it could happen again. Plus, Trump’s scare tactics and flurry of false statements in the run-up to the midterm elections.

Épisode 29 - Episode 148

11 novembre 2018 - 4.3/5

Main story: Washington is looking awfully swampy, despite Trump’s promise to “drain the swamp.” Plus, a recap of the midterm election results; a look at acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker’s past; ads masquerading as tweets from celebrity “influencers.”

Épisode 30 - Episode 149

18 novembre 2018 - 4.4/5

Main story: A look at the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, including our president. Plus, the fate of Russell Crowe’s jockstrap; a Brexit update; Trump’s reaction to California’s wildfires.

Épisode 1 - Episode 150

17 février 2019 - 4.5/5

Main story: the effects of Brexit; plus, Drumpf’s border wall “national emergency”; and New Zealand’s ongoing map crisis.

Épisode 2 - Episode 151

24 février 2019 - 4.1/5

Main story: TV psychics can make a lot of money by exploiting vulnerable people; plus, William Happer, 2018 North Carolina election fraud hearings.

Épisode 3 - Episode 152

3 mars 2019 - 4.3/5

Main story: Automation and technological unemployment; plus, 2019 North Korea–United States Hanoi Summit, Michael Cohen testimony, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump.

Épisode 4 - Episode 153

10 mars 2019 - 4.5/5

Main story: Pressuring the FCC to end the scourge of Robocalls; plus, the Brazilian president’s bizarre tweet; Trump signs bibles and welcomes Tim “Apple.”

Épisode 5 - Episode 154

17 mars 2019 - 4.3/5

Main story: A talk about the power of public shaming, good and bad, includes an interview with Monica Lewinsky; plus, Christchurch mosque shootings, Fraser Anning’s response to the shootings, a Brexit update.

Épisode 6 - Episode 155

31 mars 2019 - 4.2/5

Main story: World Wrestling Entertainment and its often-villainous owner, Vince McMahon; plus, fallout from the Mueller Report.

Épisode 7 - Episode 156

7 avril 2019 - 4.1/5

Main story: Mobile homes and Frank Rolfe; plus, Stephen Moore, Herman Cain, and the Catherine Pugh/Heather Holly scandal.

Épisode 8 - Episode 157

14 avril 2019 - 4.1/5

Main story: an update on opioid abuse and Richard Sackler; plus, Brexit gets a Halloween extension; Julian Assange gets arrested.

Épisode 9 - Episode 158

21 avril 2019 - 4.2/5

Main story: The Mueller Report; plus, Chiitan, the rogue Japanese mascot. Guests: Hugh Bonneville, Ryan Barger

Épisode 10 - Episode 159

5 mai 2019 - 4.3/5

Main story: lethal injection and the death penalty; plus, the various options in the Australian elections.

Épisode 11 - Episode 160

12 mai 2019 - 4.4/5

Main story: Green New Deal and carbon pricing; plus, GOP states are passing extreme anti-abortion bills in an attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade. Guests: Bill Nye

Épisode 12 - Episode 161

19 mai 2019 - 4.1/5

Main story: America’s system for conducting death investigations is a mess; plus, a look at the Eurovision 2019 Song Contest, Hatari, Trump’s tariff confusion. Guests: Glenn Close, Tracy Morgan

Épisode 13 - Episode 162

2 juin 2019 - 4/5

Main story: The medical design industry has a troubling lack of regulation; plus, Jared Kushner’s Israel visit, Golan Heights, Glen Casada/Cade Cothren text message scandal. Guests: Jane Krakowski

Épisode 14 - Episode 163

9 juin 2019 - 4.2/5

Main story: Equal Rights Amendment and Phyllis Schlafly; plus Donald Trump’s trip to the United Kingdom, Theresa May’s resignation as Conservative Party leader, 2019 Conservative Party (UK) leadership election.

Épisode 15 - Episode 164

16 juin 2019 - 4.3/5

Main story: The pros and cons of impeaching Trump; plus, Steve Bullock, Duncan D. Hunter campaign finance scandal.

Épisode 16 - Episode 165

23 juin 2019 - 4.1/5

Main story: Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular; plus, Trump almost goes to war with Iran; and “Can Meghan McCain Say Just One Thing.”

Épisode 17 - Episode 166

30 juin 2019 - 4.3/5

Main story: E-commerce, warehouse working conditions and business logistics; plus, Trump’s foreign misadventures; Jared Kushner’s Mideast peace plan. Also guest Gilbert Gottfried (voice-over).

Épisode 18 - Episode 167

28 juillet 2019 - 4.3/5

Main story: How Britain’s new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has succeeded; plus, Puerto Rico’s governor resigns following mass protests.

Épisode 19 - Episode 168

4 août 2019 - 4.4/5

Main story: Penal labor in the United States and Securus Technologies; plus, Boris Johnson, John Ratcliffe, Sam Clovis. Note: This episode was preceded by a short monologue about the 2019 El Paso and Dayton shootings, both of which occurred earlier that weekend.

Épisode 20 - Episode 169

11 août 2019 - 4.4/5

Main story: President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and Guinness World Records; plus, Trump’s inauspicious visits to Dayton and El Paso in the wake of mass shootings; gun control and the NRA’s recent scandals; stone-skipping competition.

Épisode 21 - Episode 170

18 août 2019 - 4.4/5

Main story: The roles that gender and racial bias can play in medical treatment; plus, Trump wants to buy Greenland; Hong Kong protests continue; and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back! Guests: Wanda Sykes, Larry David.

Épisode 22 - Episode 171

8 septembre 2019 - 4.2/5

Main story: Legislation and the filibuster; plus, Trump’s weather map flub; Boris Johnson and British Brexit chaos; And Now: Fox Business’s Stu Varney Gets All Giddy Over the President.

Épisode 23 - Episode 172

15 septembre 2019 - 4.4/5

Main story: Legal immigration; plus, corruption in Russian elections, And Now: Maria Bartiromo and Investigative Discovery’s Joe Kenda.

Épisode 24 - Episode 173

29 septembre 2019 - 4.3/5

Main story: Why compounding pharmacies that create medication for individual patients can cause big problems; plus, “Stupid Watergate II: The Stupidest Watergate.” Guests: David Schwimmer, Method Man, Jimmy Kimmel, RuPaul, Michael Bolton, Kristen Bell, and Kiefer Sutherland.

Épisode 25 - Episode 174

6 octobre 2019 - 4.3/5

Main story: The consequences of China’s one-child policy; plus, the latest on Trump’s impeachment inquiry and his plea for foreign meddling.

Épisode 26 - Episode 175

13 octobre 2019 - 4.2/5

Main story: Tension between the public and private worlds of predicting the weather; plus, two of Giuliani’s cronies are arrested, and the NBA-China mess.

Épisode 27 - Episode 176

27 octobre 2019 - 4.4/5

Main story: The alarming decision to pull U.S. troops from the Turkey-Syria border; plus, the killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (the ISIS leader), Trump’s impeachment inquiry continues, and the latest on Brexit.

Épisode 28 - Episode 177

3 novembre 2019 - 4.2/5

Main story: How voting machines work, how they don’t, and how we can fix them; plus, Trump and his allies attack witnesses in the impeachment saga. Guests: Ken Burns (voice-over).

Épisode 29 - Episode 178

10 novembre 2019 - 4.7/5

Main story: How SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent (including an update on Bob Murray’s lawsuit); plus, Trump “caught” the swamp; Lindsey Graham’s desperate defense of Trump; Roger Stone’s trial begins.

Épisode 30 - Episode 179

17 novembre 2019 - 4.3/5

Main story: Why the census matters; plus, the return of Chiijohn; Republicans struggle to defend Trump in impeachment hearings. Guests: Hugh Bonneville, Seth Meyers.

Épisode 1 - Episode 180

16 février 2020 - 4.2/5

Main story: The pros and cons of Medicare for All; plus, Bill Barr does Trump’s personal bidding; and Flyers mascot Gritty is exonerated!

Épisode 2 - Episode 181

23 février 2020 - 4.4/5

Main story: India’s controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his government’s Hindu nationalism; plus, a look at Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign.

Épisode 3 - Episode 182

1 mars 2020 - 4.5/5

Main story: What’s being done to fight coronavirus as it spreads to the U.S.; plus, John offers the Phillie Phanatic a new job.

Épisode 4 - Episode 183

8 mars 2020 - 4.3/5

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.”

Épisode 5 - Episode 184

15 mars 2020 - 4.1/5

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.

Épisode 6 - Episode 185

29 mars 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: President Trump’s inconsistent response to the coronavirus pandemic; plus, John shows what he’s been watching at home and makes an offer to buy some unusual artwork.

Épisode 7 - Episode 186

5 avril 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: One America News Network, a far-right news network being embraced by President Trump; plus, some GOP governors refuse to issue stay-at-home orders; “alt-right Pinocchio” Jared Kushner’s press conference; and Jeremy Renner drops a new album.

Épisode 8 - Episode 187

12 avril 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: Essential workers and unemployment in the United States during the Coronavirus recession; plus, "Art 1992" and the works of Brian Swords of York, Elizabeth II coronavirus broadcast wearing green dress.

Épisode 9 - Episode 188

19 avril 2020 - 4.4/5

Main story: Various sources of misinformation about COVID-19, from televangelists and the right-wing media, to Trump himself; plus, Wendy Williams @home; Coming Up on “Inside Edition.”

Épisode 10 - Episode 189

3 mai 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: How much coronavirus testing the US has done and why we need to do more; plus, Jared Kushner declares victory over the virus; Alex Jones goes full cannibal; cats love watching John.

Épisode 11 - Episode 190

10 mai 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: the USPS faces financial catastrophe and what we can do to help; plus, William Barr vs the law; Trump’s “live and let die” moment; Axl Rose vs Steve Mnuchin.

Épisode 12 - Episode 191

17 mai 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: The disappearance of sports due to COVID-19; plus, Dr. Bright blows the whistle; 2020 Congressional insider trading scandal; Marble racing; a special message for Adam Driver.

Épisode 13 - Episode 192

31 mai 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: Why voting by mail is necessary in the United States; plus, the George Floyd protests, and some helpful trademark ideas for Dana White.

Épisode 14 - Episode 193

7 juin 2020 - 4.7/5

Main story: As nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are met with police brutality, John discusses how the histories of policing and white supremacy are intertwined, the roadblocks to fixing things, and some potential paths forward.

Épisode 15 - Episode 194

14 juin 2020 - 4.4/5

Main story: The dangers of facial recognition technology; plus, Black Lives Matter protests, NASCAR bans the confederate flag, Tucker Carlson gets triggered by “Sesame Street.”

Épisode 16 - Episode 195

21 juin 2020 - 4.4/5

Main story: Why COVID-19 has spread so rapidly behind bars and what we can do to stop it; plus, K-pop fans punk racist hashtags; Trump’s Tulsa rally flops; John Bolton’s new book drops.

Épisode 17 - Episode 196

28 juin 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: evictions are on the rise due to coronavirus; plus, COVID-19 cases are surging in red states like Texas and Florida; Papa John Schnatter ruins Tik Tok.

Épisode 18 - Episode 197

19 juillet 2020 - 4.4/5

Main story: The proliferation of conspiracy theories about COVID-19; plus, Trump and GOP governors push to open schools in the fall despite rising infection rates. Guests Alex Trebek, John Cena, Paul Rudd, and Billy Porter.

Épisode 19 - Episode 198

26 juillet 2020 - 4.6/5

Main story: The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; plus, Trump’s authoritarian show of force in Portland; Martha Stewart loosens up.

Épisode 20 - Episode 199

2 août 2020 - 4.5/5

Main story: 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.”

Épisode 21 - Episode 200

16 août 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors; plus, Republicans embrace QAnon; Trump brings back birtherism.

Épisode 22 - Episode 201

23 août 2020 - 4.4/5

Main story: An update on Trump’s border wall; plus, The “Unconventional Convention”; the return of Pumpkin Spice.

Épisode 23 - Episode 202

30 août 2020 - 4.5/5

Main story: a look at the Republican National Convention; plus a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports.

Épisode 24 - Episode 203

27 septembre 2020 - 4.2/5

Main story: the future of the Supreme Court; also, Trump’s plan to contest the election; Vin Diesel sings; Sean Penn reads; an important Peeps update.

Épisode 25 - Episode 204

4 octobre 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: A look at various efforts to destabilize the vote and how to ensure your ballot is properly counted; plus, Trump contracts COVID-19 and suffers a debate debacle.

Épisode 26 - Episode 205

18 octobre 2020 - 4.4/5

Main story: the crucial role of the World Health Organization and why Trump’s plans to withdraw the U.S. could have dire consequences; plus, John visits Danbury, CT for a very special ceremony. Guests: Mark Boughton.

Épisode 27 - Episode 206

25 octobre 2020 - 4.3/5

Main story: How the Trump administration has handled asylum seekers; plus, a recap of the last presidential debate; and Giuliani meets Borat.

Épisode 28 - Episode 207

1 novembre 2020 - 4.4/5

Main story 1: how the Trump administration has handled the COVID-19 outbreak in the US, from lack of preparation, to mangled coordination, to harmful communication; main story 2, 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.

Épisode 29 - Episode 208

8 novembre 2020 - 4.4/5

Main story: Joe Biden beating Donald Trump in the historic US presidential election; also, “And Now – At The End of a Long, Exhausting Week: Dumps.”

Épisode 30 - Episode 209

15 novembre 2020 - 4.5/5

Main story: Trump’s spurious attempts to overturn the US presidential election results; plus, Jon Voight disgraces himself; FaceTime with Adam Driver; 2020 goes out with a bang.

Épisode 1 - February 14, 2021: Next Pandemic

14 février 2021 - 4.2/5

Main story: What could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn’t kiss pigs; plus, fallout from Trump’s second impeachment trial.

Épisode 2 - February 21, 2021: Meatpacking

21 février 2021 - 4.1/5

Main story: Working conditions in the meatpacking industry; plus, the Texas power crisis in the wake of severe winter weather.

Épisode 3 - February 28, 2021: Raids

28 février 2021 - 4.3/5

Main story: How few guardrails there are on the use of police raids; plus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple scandals.

Épisode 4 - March 7, 2021: Unemployment

7 mars 2021 - 4.1/5

Main story: The many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits; plus, Fox News freaks out over Dr. Seuss; Texas lifts its mask mandate; Neil Cavuto really loves Adele.

Épisode 5 - March 14, 2021: Tucker Carlson

14 mars 2021 - 3.9/5

Main story: Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he’s admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill.

Épisode 6 - March 21, 2021: Plastics

21 mars 2021 - 4.3/5

Main story: How plastics are harming the planet, and why recycling isn’t the solution you think it is; plus, the Atlanta mass shootings and hate crimes against Asian-Americans.

Épisode 7 - April 4, 2021: Debt

4 avril 2021 - 4.2/5

Main story: How national debt works and why it might be more helpful that you think; plus, Giuliani freaks over Lil Nas X; Amazon’s anti-union tactics; Peeps and Pepsi form an unholy alliance.

Épisode 8 - April 11, 2021: Long Term Care

11 avril 2021 - 4/5

Main story: Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers.

Épisode 9 - April 18, 2021: Bankruptcy

18 avril 2021 - 4.1/5

Main story: Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; plus, a look at police brutality in the U.S.

Épisode 10 - May 2, 2021: Vaccine Misinformation

2 mai 2021 - 4.3/5

Main story: Why some people don’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine; plus, when governments try to tweet; Dana Perino grew up on a ranch.

Épisode 11 - May 9, 2021: Hair

9 mai 2021 - 4.5/5

Main story: The ways Black hair can be a target of discrimination; plus, the race for governor in California, and GOP voter suppression.

Épisode 12 - May 16, 2021: Stand Your Ground

16 mai 2021 - 4.3/5

Main story: why “stand your ground” laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don’t. Plus, a look at the past week’s events in Israel.

Épisode 13 - May 23, 2021: Sponcon

23 mai 2021 - 4.2/5

Main story: why the integrity of local news is so important; plus, how some red states are trying to overturn Roe v. Wade and why the Venus Veil is so much more than a blanket. (It's not.)

Épisode 14 - June 6, 2021: Asian Americans

6 juin 2021 - 4.3/5

Main story: Examining the diverse group of people who fall under the term “Asian American,” and the history of the model minority stereotype. Plus, Jair Bolsonaro is jeopardizing the national and global health.

Épisode 15 - June 13, 2021: Prison Heat

13 juin 2021 - 4/5

Main story: How the failure to air-condition prisons can cause health issues for incarcerated people; plus, a look at the NYC mayoral candidates.

Épisode 16 - June 20, 2021: PACE

20 juin 2021 - 4/5

Main story: How PACE, a program meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed and can put people at risk of losing their homes; plus, a look at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Épisode 17 - June 27, 2021: Health Care Sharing Ministries

27 juin 2021 - 4.3/5

Main story: The limitations of Health Care Sharing Ministries, a faith-based alternative to health insurance; plus, the ItalyGate conspiracy theory.

Épisode 18 - July 25, 2021: Housing Discrimination

25 juillet 2021 - 4.1/5

Main story: the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it’s done, and, crucially, what we can do about it; plus, John is headed back to the studio and makes a new friend along the way.

Épisode 19 - August 1, 2021: Emergency Medical Services

1 août 2021 - 4.2/5

Main story: how emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things.

Épisode 20 - August 8, 2021: Opioids III – The Sacklers

8 août 2021 - 4.1/5

Main story: How the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis; plus, Russia’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics.

Épisode 21 - August 15, 2021: Ransomware

15 août 2021 - 3.9/5

Main story: ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them; plus, the spread of the Delta variant.

Épisode 22 - August 22, 2021: Afghanistan

22 août 2021 - 4.4/5

Main story: the end of America’s war with Afghanistan, and the humanitarian crisis being left behind; plus, why two attorneys are locked in a legal battle, and how they could come to a resolution outside of court.

Épisode 23 - September 12, 2021: Lukashenko

12 septembre 2021 - 4.2/5

Main story: the longtime leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko; plus, what a new abortion law in Texas means for Roe v. Wade.

Épisode 24 - September 26, 2021: Voting Rights

26 septembre 2021 - 4.3/5

Main story: the current attacks on voting rights, who’s behind them, and what we can do about it. Plus, how thousands of migrants were treated at the U.S. border last week, and why the Biden Administration needs to take a firmer stance on immigration reform; and a look at the federal duck stamp contest.

Épisode 25 - October 3, 2021: PFAS

3 octobre 2021 - 4.2/5

Main story: PFAS—a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues—and why their widespread use isn’t as magical as it may seem.

Épisode 26 - October 10, 2021: Misinformation

10 octobre 2021 - 4.2/5

Main story: how misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities; plus, AT&T’s involvement with far-right One America News.

Épisode 27 - October 24, 2021: Taiwan

24 octobre 2021 - 4.1/5

Main story: Taiwan’s history of being governed by other countries, and its relationship with China; plus, why some cops are refusing vaccinations.

Épisode 28 - October 31, 2021: Homelessness

31 octobre 2021 - 3.9/5

Main story: With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver examines the way we discuss the unhoused; plus, a look at Biden’s spending plan.

Épisode 29 - November 7, 2021: The Power Grid

7 novembre 2021 - 4/5

Main story: the state of the nation’s power grid; plus, how world leaders aren’t living up to their promises on climate action.

Épisode 30 - November 14, 2021: Union Busting

14 novembre 2021 - 4.1/5

Main story: the mechanics of union busting, and why the companies who do it face so few consequences; plus, John checks in on the insurrection—the story that kicked the year off wrong.

Épisode 31 - Snack Video Games

6 décembre 2021 - 4.8/5

John Oliver explores the lost world of snack-sponsored video games, and pitches some ideas to today’s snack brands.

Épisode 32 - Da Vinci Code

10 janvier 2022 - 4.8/5

John Oliver discusses The Da Vinci Code: the book, the film, and, for some reason, the cultural phenomenon.

Épisode 1 - February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory

20 février 2022 - 4.5/5

John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, and what it isn’t; plus, the Canadian trucker protests.

Épisode 2 - February 27, 2022: Sex Work

27 février 2022 - 4.5/5

John Oliver explains why criminalizing sex work hasn’t helped the most vulnerable people involved; plus, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Épisode 3 - March 6, 2022: Wrongful Convictions

6 mars 2022 - 4.5/5

John Oliver explains why it’s so difficult to be exonerated for a wrongful conviction, even when there’s compelling evidence to prove your innocence, and how we can correct the state’s mistakes.

Épisode 4 - March 13, 2022: Tickets

13 mars 2022 - 4.3/5

Why concert tickets are so expensive and who’s making money off them; plus, Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney’s campaign donations, and which One Direction is John’s favorite?

Épisode 5 - March 27, 2022: Harm Reduction

27 mars 2022 - 4.3/5

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 disastrous royal tour; Ketanji Brown Jackson faces inane questions from the GOP; the Nenana Ice Classic.

Épisode 6 - April 3, 2022: Trucks

3 avril 2022 - 4.4/5

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.

Épisode 7 - April 10, 2022: Data Brokers

10 avril 2022 - 4.5/5

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.

Épisode 8 - April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations

17 avril 2022 - 4.4/5

John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging, particularly for the innocent, and why he’s more of a Lorelai than a Rory. Plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.

Épisode 9 - May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism

1 mai 2022 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color, and pandas.

Épisode 10 - May 8, 2022: Abortion Ruling/Philippines Election

8 mai 2022 - 4.4/5

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

Épisode 11 - May 15, 2022: Utilities

15 mai 2022 - 4/5

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; highlights from the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.

Épisode 12 - May 22, 2022: Subway

22 mai 2022 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses the business model of one of the largest franchises in the U.S.; plus, a look at the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race.

Épisode 13 - June 5, 2022: School Police

5 juin 2022 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses school safety issues and the push for more police; plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia.

Épisode 14 - June 12, 2022: Tech Monopolies

12 juin 2022 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 15 - June 19, 2022: Rent

19 juin 2022 - 4.6/5

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.

Épisode 16 - June 26, 2022: Water

26 juin 2022 - 4.5/5

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

Épisode 17 - July 24, 2022: Inflation

24 juillet 2022 - 4.6/5

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

Épisode 18 - July 31, 2022: Mental Health Care

31 juillet 2022 - 4.7/5

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.

Épisode 19 - August 7, 2022: Monkeypox

7 août 2022 - 4.6/5

John Oliver discusses how we’ve fumbled the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S.; plus, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones gets his comeuppance.

Épisode 20 - August 14, 2022: Afghanistan

14 août 2022 - 4.7/5

John Oliver discusses what’s happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan; plus, the FBI visits Trump, a look at AI-Generated images, and how to properly modify the verb “feel.”

Épisode 21 - August 21, 2022: Carbon Offsets

21 août 2022 - 4.6/5

John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are and what they claim to do; plus, a look at the U.S. House and Senate elections in Alaska.

Épisode 22 - September 11, 2022: Law & Order

11 septembre 2022 - 4.4/5

John Oliver discusses what the wildly popular TV franchise has been teaching us about law enforcement; plus, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and some tricks for how to get to sleep in two minutes flat.

Épisode 23 - September 25, 2022: Bolsonaro

25 septembre 2022 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right president of Brazil; plus, Ron DeSantis's migrants stunt; Puerto Rico's blackouts.

Épisode 24 - October 2, 2022: Museums

2 octobre 2022 - 4.6/5

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, a disastrous start for the Liz Truss era in the UK.

Épisode 25 - October 9, 2022: Crime Reporting

9 octobre 2022 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 26 - October 16, 2022: Transgender Rights II

16 octobre 2022 - 4.6/5

John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what’s at stake, and the filthiest of the “Peanuts” characters. Plus, Russia’s war on Ukraine continues.

Épisode 27 - October 30, 2022: Bail Reform

30 octobre 2022 - 4.5/5

John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many Republican attack ads; plus, the UK gets a new prime minister after Liz Truss resigns.

Épisode 28 - November 6, 2022: Election Subversion

6 novembre 2022 - 4.7/5

With 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.

Épisode 29 - November 13, 2022: The Monarchy

13 novembre 2022 - 4.6/5

John Oliver discusses the future—and the unsavory past—of the British monarchy; plus, Fox News dumps Trump following GOP midterm losses.

Épisode 30 - November 20, 2022: Qatar World Cup

20 novembre 2022 - 4.6/5

John Oliver discusses the Qatar World Cup and human rights violations happening in the host country; plus, the ongoing chaos at Twitter.

Épisode 31 - Trash

19 décembre 2022 - 4.6/5

John Oliver explores trash and takes care of some unfinished business in the Ohio of Sweden.

Épisode 1 - February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

19 février 2023 - 4.1/5

John Oliver discusses the history and potential of psychedelic assisted therapy; plus, the Fox News lawsuit; the Ohio train derailment.

Épisode 2 - February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

26 février 2023 - 4.4/5

John Oliver discusses how artificial intelligence works and where it might be heading; plus, James O'Keefe is ousted from Project Veritas.

Épisode 3 - March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis

5 mars 2023 - 4.2/5

John Oliver discusses Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the dangers of “woke math.”

Épisode 4 - March 12, 2023: TANF

12 mars 2023 - 4.2/5

John Oliver discusses TANF – a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.

Épisode 5 - March 19, 2023: Timeshares

19 mars 2023 - 4.2/5

John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.

Épisode 6 - April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement

2 avril 2023 - 4.4/5

John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.

Épisode 7 - April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations

9 avril 2023 - 4.4/5

John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is ‘’tree-shaped.’’

Épisode 8 - April 16, 2023: Farmworkers

16 avril 2023 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we’ve failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.

Épisode 9 - April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II

23 avril 2023 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, three of the biggest crypto companies to collapse over the past year, and what to do when your office is giving off “crime vibes.”

Épisode 10 - April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border

30 avril 2023 - 4.4/5

John Oliver discusses the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.

Épisode 11 - October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care

1 octobre 2023 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.

Épisode 12 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

8 octobre 2023 - 4.2/5

John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader’s parenting skills.

Épisode 13 - October 15, 2023: Food Safety

15 octobre 2023 - 3.9/5

John Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.

Épisode 14 - October 22, 2023: McKinsey

22 octobre 2023 - 4/5

John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.

Épisode 15 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate

29 octobre 2023 - 4.4/5

John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

Épisode 16 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

5 novembre 2023 - 4.6/5

John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

Épisode 17 - November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War

12 novembre 2023 - 4.7/5

John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Épisode 18 - November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores

19 novembre 2023 - 4.4/5

John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

Épisode 19 - December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations

3 décembre 2023 - 4.2/5

John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.

Épisode 20 - December 10, 2023: Freight Trains

10 décembre 2023 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain … everything.

Épisode 21 - December 17, 2023: Elon Musk

17 décembre 2023 - 4.2/5

John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.

Épisode 1 - February 18, 2024: Supreme Court

18 février 2024 - 4.6/5

John Oliver discusses the Supreme Court, the ethically questionable gifts some of the justices receive, and an offer for Clarence Thomas that could ruin John's life. Genuinely. You'll see.

Épisode 2 - February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering

25 février 2024 - 4.6/5

John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it's easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.

Épisode 3 - March 3, 2024: Airplanes

3 mars 2024 - 4.5/5

John Oliver discusses how Boeing went from being a company known for quality craftsmanship to one synonymous with crashes, mishaps and "quality escape." Whatever that means.

Épisode 4 - March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards

10 mars 2024 - 4.3/5

John Oliver discusses how state medical boards fail to protect patients, Kamala Harris' awkward call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the North Carolina Republican running for governor, and which reality show would benefit from becoming a government psyop.

Épisode 5 - March 17, 2024: Student Loan Debt

17 mars 2024 - 4.6/5

John Oliver discusses the state of student loans, the House vote to ban TikTok, why House Republicans refused to attend their work retreat, and, of course, Left Shark.

Épisode 6 - March 31, 2024: Food Delivery Apps

31 mars 2024 - 4.5/5

John Oliver discusses the downsides of food delivery apps, Donald Trump's latest attempt to pay off his legal debts, and why one southern California police department got in trouble with Lego.

Épisode 7 - April 7, 2024: Death Penalty

7 avril 2024 - 4.8/5

John Oliver discusses new information about the methods used to carry out the death penalty, plus this week's earthquake in New Jersey, and John's new celebrity crush. It's not who you think. Whoever you're thinking of, you're wrong.

Épisode 8 - April 14, 2024: Medicaid

14 avril 2024 - 4.5/5

John Oliver discusses why millions of people have been kicked off of Medicaid, why Medicaid access was difficult even before the current "unwinding," and what would happen if fruits and vegetables could talk.

Épisode 9 - April 21, 2024: UFOs

21 avril 2024 - 4.3/5

John Oliver explains why we need honest inquiry into UFO sightings, covers the week’s protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and recaps Adeel Mangi’s confirmation hearing.

Épisode 10 - May 5, 2024: Public Libraries

5 mai 2024 - 4.6/5

John Oliver explains why public libraries are under attack, where those challenges are coming from, and how you really spell “Berenstain.” Trust us, it’s not how you think.

Épisode 11 - May 12, 2024: Opioid Settlements

12 mai 2024 - 4.5/5

John Oliver discusses how state and local governments in the US are spending opioid settlements, a new deportation plan in the UK, and, of course, his favorite contestant at Eurovision.

Épisode 12 - May 19, 2024: Corn Production

19 mai 2024 - 4.1/5

John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the U.S., recent commencement ceremony mishaps, and the rise of the far-right AfD party in Germany.

Épisode 13 - June 2, 2024: India Elections

2 juin 2024 - 4.2/5

John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump’s guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.

Épisode 14 - June 9, 2024: Deep-Sea Mining

9 juin 2024 - 4.5/5

John Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France’s preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster.

Épisode 15 - June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term

16 juin 2024 - 4.8/5

John Oliver discusses the plans for Donald Trump's second term, an interesting campaign choice from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan, and the bakery that has very successfully turned John into a cake bear.

Épisode 16 - June 23, 2024: UK Elections

23 juin 2024 - 4.7/5

John Oliver discusses the UK elections and the future of the Tories, why pride flags are causing controversy in the US, and a new law about the ten commandments in Louisiana. Also some stuff about Ur-Nammu that we all know already.

Épisode 17 - July 21, 2024: Migrant Crime

21 juillet 2024 - 4.8/5

John Oliver discusses the wave of conservatives claiming there is a wave of “migrant crime,” covers highlights from the RNC, and encourages us all to make suggestions for next year’s World Games.

Épisode 18 - July 28, 2024: The West Bank Settlements

28 juillet 2024 - 4.7/5

John Oliver discusses how The West Bank settlements came to be, a rumor about J.D. Vance that we cannot prove is false, and whether or not Jake Tapper is Brat.

Épisode 19 - August 4, 2024: RFK Jr.

4 août 2024 - 4.5/5

John Oliver discusses RFK Jr.'s potential to sway the 2024 U.S. presidential election, controversies at the Olympics, and Donald Trump's recent puzzling comments about Kamala Harris.

Épisode 20 - August 11, 2024: Hawaii

11 août 2024 - 4.6/5

John Oliver discusses how Hawaii has long been run for the benefit of everyone but Hawaiians, whether or not J.D. Vance is ok, and the Trump campaign’s weak attacks on Tim Walz and Kamala Harris.

Épisode 21 - August 18, 2024: Hospice Care

18 août 2024 - 4.5/5

John Oliver discusses hospice scams, the Trump campaign’s attempt to appear “not weird,” and the Republican primary candidates who are making the party seem stranger and stranger.

Épisode 22 - September 8, 2024: School Lunch Programs

8 septembre 2024 - 4.7/5

John Oliver discusses the national school lunch program in the US, why J.D. Vance can’t stop being weird on the campaign trail, and how to properly order a donut.

Épisode 23 - September 22, 2024

22 septembre 2024

Épisode 24 - September 29, 2024

29 septembre 2024

Épisode 25 - October 6, 2024

6 octobre 2024