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The Best Episodes Directed By Paul Pennolino

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 30 - Post-Election
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Post-Election

    S1:E30

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 29 - SLAPP Suits
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 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:Paul Pennolino
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  3. undefined Season 9 Episode 7 - April 10, 2022: Data Brokers
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Medicare for All
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Medicare for All

    S7:E1

    Main story: The pros and cons of Medicare for All; plus, Bill Barr does Trump's personal bidding; and Flyers mascot Gritty is exonerated!

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Scientific Studies
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Scientific Studies

    S3:E11

    John Oliver on Sticking to the Facts: Media outlets often report new findings from scientific studies, but how many are true?

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  6. undefined Season 10 Episode 16 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  7. undefined Season 10 Episode 17 - November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #7 - November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War

    S10:E17

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Workplace Sexual Harassment
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 214: Tucker Carlson
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. undefined Season 8 Episode 13 - Episode 222: Sponcon
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - 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:Paul Pennolino
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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 30 - Episode 239
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. undefined Season 9 Episode 12 - May 22, 2022: Subway
    8.0/10(8 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. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Brexit
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. undefined Season 10 Episode 12 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #14 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

    S10:E12

    John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.

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  15. undefined Season 10 Episode 15 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #15 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate

    S10:E15

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Freedom
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Freedom

    S1:E2

    Americans love freedom. But what price are they willing to pay for it—and what can be learned from other countries that are fighting to be free?

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  17. undefined Season 9 Episode 4 - March 13, 2022: Tickets
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Primaries and Caucuses
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Primaries and Caucuses

    S3:E13

    Last Week Tonight Tackles U.S. Primaries and Caucuses: The United States selection process for presidential nominees is convoluted — to say the least. Nevertheless, John Oliver reminds Americans that the "middle of the game" is the worst possible time to change the rules.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Doping
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Episode 219: Vaccine
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #20 - 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:Paul Pennolino
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  21. undefined Season 8 Episode 27 - Episode 236
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Episode 236

    S8:E27

    John Oliver discusses Taiwan's history of being governed by other countries, its fraught present-day relationship with China, and what its citizens would want their future to look like.

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  22. undefined Season 8 Episode 29 - Episode 238
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. undefined Season 9 Episode 8 - April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #23 - April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations

    S9:E8

    John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging, particularly to the innocent. Plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Encryption
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Encryption

    S3:E5

    Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It's…complicated.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Puerto Rico
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #25 - 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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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 N/A. It aired on 10/8/2016 and is rated 1.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "SLAPP Suits".