Seasons & episodes
S4 · E15Brexit II 2017-06-11 · 30 min
In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.
S4 · E16Coal 2017-06-18 · 30 min
We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it.
S4 · E17Vaccines 2017-06-25 · 30 min
The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.
S4 · E18Sinclair Broadcast Group 2017-07-02 · 30 min
Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.
S4 · E19Alex Jones 2017-07-30 · 30 min
Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.
S4 · E20Border Patrol 2017-08-06 · 30 min
Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.
S4 · E21North Korea 2017-08-13 · 30 min
As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.
S4 · E22Nuclear Waste 2017-08-20 · 30 min
Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste.
S4 · E23Joe Arpaio 2017-09-10 · 30 min
Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.
S4 · E24Corporate Consolidation 2017-09-24 · 30 min
Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box.
S4 · E25Forensic Science 2017-10-01 · 30 min
Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
S4 · E26Confederacy 2017-10-08 · 30 min
Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.
S4 · E27Equifax 2017-10-15 · 30 min
John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.
S4 · E28Floods 2017-10-29 · 30 min
John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull.
S4 · E29Economic Development 2017-11-05 · 30 min
State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return.
S4 · E30The Trump Presidency 2017-11-12 · 30 min
One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.
S5 · E1Trump vs. The World 2018-02-18 · 30 min
America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is...complicated.
S5 · E2Italian Election 2018-02-25 · 30 min
Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally ridiculous candidate.
S5 · E3NRA TV 2018-03-04 · 30 min
The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about anything sound terrifying...including muffins.
S5 · E4Cryptocurrencies 2018-03-11 · 30 min
Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investors equally excited about the concept of caution.
S5 · E5Mike Pence 2018-03-18 · 30 min
John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrote a children's book about him.
S5 · E6Immigration Courts 2018-04-01 · 30 min
America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That’s as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show.
S5 · E7Crisis Pregnancy Centers 2018-04-08 · 30 min
Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious groups like, for instance, a late night talk show’s megachurch.
S5 · E8Corporate Taxes 2018-04-15 · 30 min
Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even more surprisingly, that’s a legal thing to do.