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Every TV Episode Directed by Christopher Werner Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 29 - SLAPP Suits
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #1 - SLAPP Suits

    S6:E29

    After winning a legal battle involving a coal executive and a giant squirrel, John Oliver explains how SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent.

    Director:Christopher Werner
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 214: Tucker Carlson
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Episode 214: Tucker Carlson

    S8:E5

    Main story: Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he's admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 13 - Episode 222: Sponcon
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Episode 222: Sponcon

    S8:E13

    John Oliver explains why the integrity of local news is so important, how sponsored content could damage that integrity, and why the Venus Veil is so much more than a blanket. (It's not.)

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 30 - Episode 239
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Episode 239

    S8:E30

    John Oliver discusses the mechanics of union busting, why the companies who do it face so few consequences, and what it really means when your manager wants to talk to you about "your attendance."

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  5. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Episode 219: Vaccine
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Episode 219: Vaccine

    S8:E10

    John Oliver explains why some people don't want to get the Covid-19 vaccine and how they might be reassured.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  6. undefined Season 8 Episode 22 - Episode 231: Afghanistan
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Episode 231: Afghanistan

    S8:E22

    John Oliver discusses the end of America's war with Afghanistan and the humanitarian crisis being left behind.

    Director:Christopher Werner
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - Episode 212: Raids
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Episode 212: Raids

    S8:E3

    Main story: How few guardrails there are on the use of police raids; plus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple scandals.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  8. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 210: The Next Pandemic
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Episode 210: The Next Pandemic

    S8:E1

    Main story: What could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn’t kiss pigs; plus, Impeachment Part 2.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - Episode 215: Plastics
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Episode 215: Plastics

    S8:E6

    Main story: How plastics are harming the planet, and why recycling isn’t the solution you think it is; plus, the Atlanta mass shootings and hate crimes against Asian-Americans.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  10. undefined Season 8 Episode 19 - Episode 228: Emergency Medical Services
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Episode 228: Emergency Medical Services

    S8:E19

    John Oliver explains how emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 21 - Episode 230: Ransomware
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Episode 230: Ransomware

    S8:E21

    John Oliver discusses ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  12. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - Episode 224: Prison Heat
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Episode 224: Prison Heat

    S8:E15

    John Oliver explains how the failure to air-condition prisons can cause both physical and mental health issues for incarcerated people, and why the solution is simpler than you might think. Plus, some truly unique local car dealership ads.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  13. undefined Season 8 Episode 17 - Episode 226: Health Care Sharing Ministries
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Episode 226: Health Care Sharing Ministries

    S8:E17

    Health Care Sharing Ministries, or HCSMs, advertise themselves as a more affordable, faith-based alternative to health insurance. But John Oliver explains some of the massive limitations these plans can have.

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Episode 216: The National Debt
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Episode 216: The National Debt

    S8:E7

    Main story: How national debt works and why it might be more helpful than you'd think; plus, Giuliani freaks over Lil Nas X; Amazon's anti-union tactics; Peeps and Pepsi form an unholy alliance.

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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - Episode 218: Bankruptcy
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Episode 218: Bankruptcy

    S8:E9

    John Oliver details why people file for bankruptcy, how needlessly difficult the process can be, and the ways we can better serve people struggling with debt.

    Director:Christopher Werner
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - Episode 211: Meatpacking
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Episode 211: Meatpacking

    S8:E2

    Main story: Working conditions in the meatpacking industry; plus, the Texas power crisis in the wake of severe winter weather.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  17. undefined Season 8 Episode 12 - Episode 221: Stand Your Ground
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Episode 221: Stand Your Ground

    S8:E12

    Main Story: John Oliver takes a look at why “stand your ground” laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don’t. Plus, a look at the past week’s events in Israel.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  18. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - Episode 213: Unemployment
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Episode 213: Unemployment

    S8:E4

    Main story: The many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits; plus, Fox News freaks out over Dr. Seuss.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - Episode 217: Long-Term Care
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Episode 217: Long-Term Care

    S8:E8

    Main story: Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 16 - Episode 225: PACE
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Episode 225: PACE

    S8:E16

    John Oliver explains how PACE, a program meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed and can put people at risk of losing their homes. Plus, why hosting summer Olympics in Tokyo this year is a bad idea and why dog shows are weird.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  21. undefined Season 8 Episode 20 - Episode 229: Opioids III – The Sacklers
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Episode 229: Opioids III – The Sacklers

    S8:E20

    John Oliver explains how the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis, how hard they've been fighting to defend their name, and why you should judge the situation for yourself.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  22. undefined Season 8 Episode 18 - Episode 227: Housing Discrimination
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Episode 227: Housing Discrimination

    S8:E18

    John Oliver breaks down the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it's done, and, crucially, what we can do about it.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  23. undefined Season 8 Episode 14 - Episode 223: Asian Americans
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Episode 223: Asian Americans

    S8:E14

    John Oliver discusses the large and diverse group of people who fall under the term "Asian American", the history of the model minority stereotype, and why our conversations on the subject need to be better-informed.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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  24. undefined Season 8 Episode 11 - Episode 220: Hair
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Episode 220: Hair

    S8:E11

    John Oliver discusses the importance of black hair, the ways it can be a target of discrimination, and some ideas to address that.

    Director:Christopher Werner
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Christopher Werner Ratings Summary

"SLAPP Suits" is the best rated episode directed by Christopher Werner. It scored 8.6/10 based on 7 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/10/2019 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 214: Tucker Carlson".