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The Best Episodes Directed By Paul Pennolino

Every TV Episode Directed by Paul Pennolino Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Post-Election

    S1:E30

    Samantha reacts to the news of Donald Trump's election to the Presidency.

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  2. 8.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - April 10, 2022: Data Brokers

    S9:E7

    John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us, what they’re doing with our personal information, and one unusual way to change privacy laws. Plus, Russian State TV lies about the Ukraine war; DirecTV drops OAN; John says goodbye to AT&T.

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  3. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Episode 238

    S8:E29

    John Oliver discusses the current state of the nation's power grid, why it needs fixing, and, of course, how fun the balloons are.

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  5. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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."

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  6. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - 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.)

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  7. 8.4/10(7 votes)

    #7 - February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

    S10:E2

    Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.

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  8. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  9. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  10. 8.3/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Puerto Rico

    S3:E10

    Puerto Rico is suffering a massive debt crisis. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins John Oliver to call for relief.

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  11. 8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism

    S9:E9

    John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color and how zoning is manipulating the same people to live in adverse conditions. Plus, pandas doing some weird things and 'gas math' by Shaquille O'Neal.

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  12. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - May 22, 2022: Subway

    S9:E12

    John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn’t always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.

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  13. 8.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate

    S10:E15

    John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

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  14. 8.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

    S10:E16

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

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  15. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #15 - February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

    S10:E1

    John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.

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  16. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #16 - April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II

    S10:E9

    John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”

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  17. 8.1/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Brexit

    S3:E16

    John Oliver on “Brexiting” from the EU: There might be an innate British desire to diss Europe, but Last Week Tonight lays out exactly why it’s a mistake to leave the EU.

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  18. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #18 - March 13, 2022: Tickets

    S9:E4

    John Oliver explains why concert tickets are so expensive, who’s making money off of them, and which One Direction is his favorite. Plus, the introduction of some appalling anti-LGBT laws in several states.

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  19. 8.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Special Districts

    S3:E4

    Special districts spend more public money than all city governments combined. That's odd considering most of us don't know they exist.

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  20. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Doping

    S3:E17

    John talks about the aftermath of the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom and doping in sports with the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio on the horizon.

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  21. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Workplace Sexual Harassment

    S5:E18

    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.

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  22. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  23. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  24. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  25. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Paul Pennolino Ratings Summary

"Post-Election" is the best rated episode directed by Paul Pennolino. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Samantha Bee. It aired on 10/8/2016 and is rated 1.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "April 10, 2022: Data Brokers".