Seasons & episodes
S5 · E9Iran Deal 2018-04-22 · 30 min
Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will do his best to keep that from happening.
S5 · E10Rudy Giuliani 2018-05-06 · 30 min
Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump’s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent record in the wake of his recent political upsets.
S5 · E11Venezuela 2018-05-13 · 30 min
John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela and enlists the help of a large bird who bears a striking resemblance to Wilmer Valderrama.
S5 · E12Drug Rehabilitation Clinics 2018-05-20 · 30 min
Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit
S5 · E13Guardianship 2018-06-03 · 30 min
It’s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group of celebrities to offer a warning about predatory behavior...in a legal guardian or a hippo.
S5 · E14Stupid Watergate II 2018-06-10 · 30 min
John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
S5 · E15Xi Jinping 2018-06-17 · 30 min
Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the idea of unrestricted authority seem as troubling as the concept of singing children.
S5 · E16Mexican Elections 2018-06-24 · 30 min
Mexico is on the verge of a major election. John Oliver discusses some things we should know about the races and one thing we should not know about Santa Claus.
S5 · E17Gene Editing 2018-07-01 · 30 min
Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms. John Oliver explores the risks, rewards, and wolf-related hazards of gene editing.
S5 · E18Workplace Sexual Harassment 2018-07-29 · 30 min
With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem.
S5 · E19Prosecutors 2018-08-05 · 30 min
John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it’s important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog.
S5 · E20Astroturfing 2018-08-12 · 30 min
Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice called astroturfing that can warp the public perception of anything...even astroturfing.
S5 · E21Trade 2018-08-19 · 30 min
Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-handed documentaries about the global trading system were more informative.
S5 · E22Felony Disenfranchisement 2018-09-09 · 30 min
Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida.
S5 · E23Facebook 2018-09-23 · 30 min
Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how they “connect the world” and more on why connecting people isn’t always the best idea.
S5 · E24Brett Kavanaugh 2018-09-30 · 30 min
John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, his Supreme Court nomination, and what that could all mean for the highest (mostly-dog) court in the land.
S5 · E25Brazilian Elections 2018-10-07 · 30 min
Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. John Oliver urges the people of Brazil not to figuratively fingerbang their democracy.
S5 · E26Saudi Arabia 2018-10-14 · 30 min
Following the alarming disappearance of a Saudi journalist and political dissident, John Oliver examines America's uncomfortably comfortable relationship with Saudi Arabia.
S5 · E27State Attorneys General 2018-10-28 · 30 min
State AGs have become major partisan players in national politics, so the races to elect them are worth your attention.
S5 · E28Family Separation 2018-11-04 · 30 min
John Oliver discusses the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the disturbingly real chance that it could happen again.
S5 · E29Drain the Swamp 2018-11-11 · 30 min
Donald Trump promised to “drain the swamp.” But considering the culture of corruption inside of his administration, Washington is looking awfully...swampy.
S5 · E30Authoritarianism 2018-11-18 · 30 min
John Oliver discusses the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, their common characteristics, and whether or not one of them is currently our president.
S6 · E1Brexit III 2019-02-17 · 30 min
The UK could officially leave the European Union next month, which would be a huge change with hugely damaging consequences.
S6 · E2Psychics 2019-02-24 · 30 min
Psychics may seem harmless and fun on TV, but they can make a lot of money by exploiting vulnerable people.