Seasons & episodes
S10 · E3March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis 2023-03-05 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.
S10 · E4March 12, 2023: TANF 2023-03-12 · 35 min
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.
S10 · E5March 19, 2023: Timeshares 2023-03-19 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
S10 · E6April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement 2023-04-02 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
S10 · E7April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations 2023-04-09 · 34 min
John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”
S10 · E8April 16, 2023: Farmworkers 2023-04-16 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.
S10 · E9April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II 2023-04-23 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”
S10 · E10April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border 2023-04-30 · 37 min
A look at the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.
S10 · E11October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care 2023-10-01 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.
S10 · E12October 8, 2023: Homeschooling 2023-10-08 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
S10 · E13October 15, 2023: Food Safety 2023-10-15 · 35 min
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.
S10 · E14October 22, 2023: McKinsey 2023-10-22 · 38 min
John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
S10 · E15October 29, 2023: Chocolate 2023-10-29 · 36 min
John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
S10 · E16November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights 2023-11-05 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
S10 · E17November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War 2023-11-12 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
S10 · E18November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores 2023-11-19 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
S10 · E19December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations 2023-12-03 · 39 min
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.
S10 · E20December 10, 2023: Freight Trains 2023-12-10 · 39 min
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.
S10 · E21December 17, 2023: Elon Musk 2023-12-17 · 39 min
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.
S11 · E1February 18, 2024: Supreme Court 2024-02-18 · 39 min
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.
S11 · E2February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering 2024-02-25 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it's easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.
S11 · E3March 3, 2024: Airplanes 2024-03-03 · 40 min
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.
S11 · E4March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards 2024-03-10 · 39 min
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.
S11 · E5March 17, 2024: Student Loan Debt 2024-03-17 · 40 min
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.