Season 4 (2017)

Trump vs. Truth
8.3

February 12, 2017 • 30m

Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some...Read more

Putin
8.3

February 19, 2017 • 30m

Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.

Obamacare
8.0

February 26, 2017 • 30m

Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.

Dalai Lama
7.7

March 5, 2017 • 30m

Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss C...Read more

American Health Care Act
7.6

March 12, 2017 • 30m

The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy return...Read more

Federal Budget
8.0

March 19, 2017 • 30m

Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubl...Read more

Marijuana
7.9

April 2, 2017 • 30m

Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.

Gerrymandering
7.7

April 9, 2017 • 35m

Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with q...Read more

French Elections
8.0

April 16, 2017 • 30m

The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistr...Read more

Ivanka & Jared
8.1

April 23, 2017 • 30m

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small a...Read more

Net Neutrality II
8.5

May 7, 2017 • 30m

Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their d...Read more

Dialysis
7.7

May 14, 2017 • 30m

For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical cl...Read more

Stupid Watergate
8.2

May 21, 2017 • 30m

John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.

Paris Agreement
7.6

June 4, 2017 • 30m

Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happen...Read more

Brexit II
8.1

June 11, 2017 • 30m

In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic ...Read more

Coal
7.9

June 18, 2017 • 30m

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 gia...Read more

Vaccines
7.9

June 25, 2017 • 30m

The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why...Read more

Sinclair Broadcast Group
7.5

July 2, 2017 • 30m

Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inj...Read more

Alex Jones
8.0

July 30, 2017 • 30m

Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and ...Read more

Border Patrol
7.7

August 6, 2017 • 30m

Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads ...Read more

North Korea
7.6

August 13, 2017 • 30m

As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to per...Read more

Nuclear Waste
7.7

August 20, 2017 • 30m

Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United Stat...Read more

Joe Arpaio
7.3

September 10, 2017 • 30m

Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling recor...Read more

Corporate Consolidation
7.5

September 24, 2017 • 30m

Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to...Read more

Forensic Science
7.7

October 1, 2017 • 30m

Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.

Confederacy
7.5

October 8, 2017 • 30m

Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of sou...Read more

Equifax
7.4

October 15, 2017 • 30m

John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.

Floods
7.8

October 29, 2017 • 30m

John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should n...Read more

Economic Development
7.5

November 5, 2017 • 30m

State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explai...Read more

The Trump Presidency
7.8

November 12, 2017 • 30m

One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach...Read more