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.
39min
February 18, 2024
2. February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering
John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it's easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.
39min
February 25, 2024
3. March 3, 2024: Airplanes
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.
40min
March 3, 2024
4. March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards
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.
39min
March 10, 2024
5. March 17, 2024: Student Loan Debt
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.
40min
March 17, 2024
6. March 31, 2024: Food Delivery Apps
John 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.
40min
March 31, 2024
7. April 7, 2024: Death Penalty
John 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.
40min
April 7, 2024
8. April 14, 2024: Medicaid
John 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.
39min
April 14, 2024
9. April 21, 2024: UFOs
John 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.
40min
April 21, 2024
10. May 5, 2024: Public Libraries
John 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.
40min
May 5, 2024
11. May 12, 2024: Opioid Settlements
John 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.
39min
May 12, 2024
12. May 19, 2024: Corn Production
John 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.
38min
May 19, 2024
13. June 2, 2024: India Elections
John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump's guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.
40min
June 2, 2024
14. June 9, 2024: Deep-Sea Mining
John Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France's preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster.
39min
June 9, 2024
15. June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term
John 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.
39min
June 16, 2024
16. June 23, 2024: UK Elections
John 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.
39min
June 23, 2024
17. July 21, 2024: Migrant Crime
John 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.
39min
July 21, 2024
18. July 28, 2024: The West Bank Settlements
John 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.
44min
July 28, 2024
19. August 4, 2024: RFK Jr.
John 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.
39min
August 4, 2024
20. August 11, 2024: Hawaii
John 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.
40min
August 11, 2024
21. August 18, 2024: Hospice Care
John 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.
39min
August 18, 2024
22. September 8, 2024: School Lunch Programs
John 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.
40min
September 8, 2024
23. September 22, 2024: Disability Benefits
John 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.
40min
September 22, 2024
24. September 29, 2024: Federal Courts
John 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.
40min
September 29, 2024
25. October 6, 2024: Traffic Stops
John 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.
39min
October 6, 2024
26. October 13, 2024: Election Subversion
John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, and why Waffle House is both a light in the storm and symbol of absolute chaos.
39min
October 13, 2024
27. October 27, 2024: Mass Deportations
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's plans to carry out mass deportations if reelected in November, and outlines some suggestions regarding one patriotic anthem.
39min
October 27, 2024
28. November 3, 2024: Trump's Businesses
John Oliver addresses undecided voters about Kamala Harris's platform in his last episode ahead of the 2024 election, discusses how Donald Trump's businesses have changed since his presidential term, and explores what could happen if Trump is reelected.
40min
November 3, 2024
29. November 10, 2024: 2024 Election Results
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's reelection, what happens next, and why the whole thing is – arguably – Katy Perry's fault.
37min
November 10, 2024
30. November 17, 2024: TikTok Ban
John Oliver discusses the looming TikTok ban in the US and Donald Trump's controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General.