Seasons & episodes

S9 · E25October 9, 2022: Crime Reporting 2022-10-09 · 35 min＋

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. Plus, why teenage girls in Iran are leading massive protests against the current regime.

S9 · E26October 16, 2022: Transgender Rights II 2022-10-16 · 35 min＋

John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what’s at stake, and how kids are schooling the ignorant adults on this topic. Plus, why the Crimean Bridge is having a bad time these days.

S9 · E27October 30, 2022: Bail Reform 2022-10-30 · 35 min＋

With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many republican attack ads: bail reform. Plus, the turmoil in British politics after the resignation of PM Liz Truss.

S9 · E28November 6, 2022: Election Subversion 2022-11-06 · 35 min＋

With the U.S. 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. Plus, the Halloween costume of Heidi Klum.

S9 · E29November 13, 2022: The Monarchy 2022-11-13 · 35 min＋

John Oliver discusses the future of the British monarchy, what they have and have not acknowledged about their past, and how Winston Churchill preferred to go down waterslides. Plus, Steve Kornacki and his big board.

S9 · E30November 20, 2022: Qatar World Cup 2022-11-20 · 40 min＋

John Oliver discusses the Qatar World Cup, the human-rights violations happening in the sporting event’s host country, and what perfection really means to David Beckham. Plus, the chaos Twitter is experiencing after Elon Musk took over the company and more of AI-generated art featuring John Oliver.