Episodes
S11 E1 - February 18, 2024: Supreme Court
February 17, 202438minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E2 - February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering
February 24, 202439minJohn Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it's easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.Free trial of MaxS11 E3 - March 3, 2024: Airplanes
March 2, 202440minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E4 - March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards
December 31, 202339minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E5 - March 17, 2024: Student Loan Debt
March 16, 202439minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E6 - March 31, 2024: Food Delivery Apps
December 31, 202339minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E7 - April 7, 2024: Death Penalty
December 31, 202340minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E8 - April 14, 2024: Medicaid
December 31, 202338minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E9 - April 21, 2024: UFOs
April 20, 202439minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E10 - May 5, 2024: Public Libraries
May 4, 202439minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E11 - May 12, 2024: Opioid Settlements
May 11, 202438minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E12 - May 19, 2024: Corn Production
May 18, 202437minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E13 - June 2, 2024: India Elections
June 1, 202439minJohn Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump’s guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.Free trial of MaxS11 E14 - June 9, 2024: Deep-Sea Mining
June 8, 202439minJohn Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France’s preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster.Free trial of MaxS11 E15 - June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term
June 15, 202439minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E16 - June 23, 2024: UK Elections
June 22, 202438minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E17 - July 21, 2024: Migrant Crime
July 20, 202439minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E18 - July 28, 2024: The West Bank Settlements
July 27, 202444minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E19 - August 4, 2024: RFK Jr.
August 3, 202438minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E20 - August 11, 2024: Hawaii
August 10, 202440minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E21 - August 18, 2024: Hospice Care
August 17, 202439minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E22 - September 8, 2024: School Lunch Programs
September 7, 202439minJohn 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.Free trial of MaxS11 E23 - September 22, 2024: Disability Benefits
September 21, 202440minJohn Oliver discusses the obstacles in the way of Americans receiving disability benefits, last week’s US presidential debate, and the misinformation being spread about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.Free trial of MaxS11 E24 - September 29, 2024: Federal Courts
September 28, 202439minJohn Oliver discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the federal courts, how New York City’s mayor was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources, and why it’s unforgivable that NYC’s Rat Czar is not a rat in a top hat.Free trial of MaxS11 E25 - October 6, 2024: Traffic Stops
October 5, 202439minJohn Oliver discusses the power given to cops during traffic stops and some simple ways we can start to change that, and J.D. Vance’s week surrounding the vice presidential debate.Free trial of Max
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 12 Trailer
John Oliver returns for an all-new season of this HBO series that takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
John Oliver returns for an all-new season of this HBO series that takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
John Oliver returns for an all-new season of this HBO series that takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Season 11 Finale
John Oliver finishes season 11 with a bang. Or, actually, with a ticking clock.
John Oliver finishes season 11 with a bang. Or, actually, with a ticking clock.
John Oliver finishes season 11 with a bang. Or, actually, with a ticking clock.
Election 2024
In his last episode before the 2024 election, John Oliver addresses undecided voters.
In his last episode before the 2024 election, John Oliver addresses undecided voters.
In his last episode before the 2024 election, John Oliver addresses undecided voters.
Mass Deportations
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s plans to carry out mass deportations if reelected, and what people who support it might not realize.
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s plans to carry out mass deportations if reelected, and what people who support it might not realize.
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s plans to carry out mass deportations if reelected, and what people who support it might not realize.
Waffle House Index
John Oliver explains why people use Waffle House to monitor natural disasters. If there can be an “explanation” for that sort of thing.
John Oliver explains why people use Waffle House to monitor natural disasters. If there can be an “explanation” for that sort of thing.
John Oliver explains why people use Waffle House to monitor natural disasters. If there can be an “explanation” for that sort of thing.
VP Debate
John Oliver discusses J.D. Vance’s week surrounding the vice presidential debates.
John Oliver discusses J.D. Vance’s week surrounding the vice presidential debates.
John Oliver discusses J.D. Vance’s week surrounding the vice presidential debates.
Eric Adams
John Oliver discusses how New York City’s strangest mayor, Eric Adams, was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources.
John Oliver discusses how New York City’s strangest mayor, Eric Adams, was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources.
John Oliver discusses how New York City’s strangest mayor, Eric Adams, was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources.
Springfield
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s recent comments about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s recent comments about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s recent comments about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
J.D. Vance is Weird
John Oliver discusses how J.D. Vance can’t seem to stop acting like a weirdo, and why it’s upsetting Donald Trump.
John Oliver discusses how J.D. Vance can’t seem to stop acting like a weirdo, and why it’s upsetting Donald Trump.
John Oliver discusses how J.D. Vance can’t seem to stop acting like a weirdo, and why it’s upsetting Donald Trump.
Royce White
John Oliver discusses Minnesota’s new Republican senate candidate – just one of the many strange Republican candidates in this year’s primary races.
John Oliver discusses Minnesota’s new Republican senate candidate – just one of the many strange Republican candidates in this year’s primary races.
John Oliver discusses Minnesota’s new Republican senate candidate – just one of the many strange Republican candidates in this year’s primary races.
Tim Walz
John Oliver discusses Kamala Harris’ likable VP pick and the not-so-inventive ways the Trump campaign is trying to attack him.
John Oliver discusses Kamala Harris’ likable VP pick and the not-so-inventive ways the Trump campaign is trying to attack him.
John Oliver discusses Kamala Harris’ likable VP pick and the not-so-inventive ways the Trump campaign is trying to attack him.
Trump on Kamala Harris
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s abysmal appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists.
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s abysmal appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists.
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s abysmal appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists.
RIP Brat Summer
John Oliver discusses the week’s news surrounding the democratic presidential nominee and declares the end of brat summer.
John Oliver discusses the week’s news surrounding the democratic presidential nominee and declares the end of brat summer.
John Oliver discusses the week’s news surrounding the democratic presidential nominee and declares the end of brat summer.
RNC
John Oliver discusses some highlights from the Republican National Convention, and why it’s a thematically sound place to hold a bachelorette party.
John Oliver discusses some highlights from the Republican National Convention, and why it’s a thematically sound place to hold a bachelorette party.
John Oliver discusses some highlights from the Republican National Convention, and why it’s a thematically sound place to hold a bachelorette party.
Flag Controversies
John Oliver discusses some recent controversies over pride flags, and what it has to do with Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s house.
John Oliver discusses some recent controversies over pride flags, and what it has to do with Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s house.
John Oliver discusses some recent controversies over pride flags, and what it has to do with Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s house.
Campaign Season
John Oliver discusses an interesting campaign ad from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan.
John Oliver discusses an interesting campaign ad from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan.
John Oliver discusses an interesting campaign ad from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan.
Red Lobster Update
John Oliver responds to some upset about last week’s piece on Red Lobster, and presents a proposition to one disgruntled restaurant owner.
John Oliver responds to some upset about last week’s piece on Red Lobster, and presents a proposition to one disgruntled restaurant owner.
John Oliver responds to some upset about last week’s piece on Red Lobster, and presents a proposition to one disgruntled restaurant owner.
Red Lobster Bankruptcy
John Oliver discusses why Red Lobster recently had to file for bankruptcy, despite everything Beyoncé has done for the chain.
John Oliver discusses why Red Lobster recently had to file for bankruptcy, despite everything Beyoncé has done for the chain.
John Oliver discusses why Red Lobster recently had to file for bankruptcy, despite everything Beyoncé has done for the chain.
The AfD
John Oliver discusses the rise of a far-right party in Germany, and also wiener dogs.
John Oliver discusses the rise of a far-right party in Germany, and also wiener dogs.
John Oliver discusses the rise of a far-right party in Germany, and also wiener dogs.
Eurovision
John Oliver discusses his clear favorite in the Eurovision contest.
John Oliver discusses his clear favorite in the Eurovision contest.
John Oliver discusses his clear favorite in the Eurovision contest.
Campus Protests
John Oliver discusses the week’s protests on campuses across the US over the war in Gaza, and why Eric Adams is right for once, in one very specific and unintended way.
John Oliver discusses the week’s protests on campuses across the US over the war in Gaza, and why Eric Adams is right for once, in one very specific and unintended way.
John Oliver discusses the week’s protests on campuses across the US over the war in Gaza, and why Eric Adams is right for once, in one very specific and unintended way.
Gaza Protests
John Oliver discusses the week’s protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and which Republican has too much neck.
John Oliver discusses the week’s protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and which Republican has too much neck.
John Oliver discusses the week’s protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and which Republican has too much neck.
The Comstock Act
John discusses a law from 1873 which could threaten abortion rights, and provides a little background on the law’s very weird namesake.
John discusses a law from 1873 which could threaten abortion rights, and provides a little background on the law’s very weird namesake.
John discusses a law from 1873 which could threaten abortion rights, and provides a little background on the law’s very weird namesake.
Rat Hole
John Oliver covers everything he missed while the show was away, including an infamous Chicago attraction.
John Oliver covers everything he missed while the show was away, including an infamous Chicago attraction.
John Oliver covers everything he missed while the show was away, including an infamous Chicago attraction.
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