The Best Episodes Directed By Paul Pennolino

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

  1. Background image for Post-Election
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Post-Election

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    S1:E30

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

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  2. Background image for April 10, 2022: Data Brokers
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - April 10, 2022: Data Brokers

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    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. Background image for Episode 214: Tucker Carlson
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Episode 214: Tucker Carlson

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    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. Background image for Episode 238
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Episode 238

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    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. Background image for Episode 239
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Episode 239

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    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. Background image for October 29, 2023: Chocolate
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate

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    S10:E15

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

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  7. Background image for Episode 222: Sponcon
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Episode 222: Sponcon

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    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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  8. Background image for February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #8 - February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

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    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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  9. Background image for Brexit
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Brexit

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    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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    Writer:Jill Twiss
  10. Background image for Doping
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Doping

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    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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  11. Background image for SLAPP Suits
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #11 - SLAPP Suits

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    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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    Writer:Jill Twiss
  12. Background image for Episode 219: Vaccine
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Episode 219: Vaccine

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    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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  13. Background image for Puerto Rico
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Puerto Rico

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    S3:E10

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

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    Writer:Jill Twiss
  14. Background image for May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism

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    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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  15. Background image for May 22, 2022: Subway
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #15 - May 22, 2022: Subway

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    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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  16. Background image for October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #16 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

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    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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  17. Background image for November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

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    S10:E16

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

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  18. Background image for April 13, 2025: Trump & Tariffs
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #18 - April 13, 2025: Trump & Tariffs

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    S12:E8

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, and why it's important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest.

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    Writer:N/A
  19. Background image for Encryption
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Encryption

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    S3:E5

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

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    Writer:Jill Twiss
  20. Background image for Congressional Fundraising
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Congressional Fundraising

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    S3:E7

    Lawmakers have to raise money to keep their jobs, but a surprising amount of their job now consists of raising money. John Oliver sits down with Congressman Steve Israel to discuss the costs of political spending.

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    Writer:Jill Twiss
  21. Background image for Primaries and Caucuses
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Primaries and Caucuses

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    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.

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    Writer:Jill Twiss
  22. Background image for March 13, 2022: Tickets
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #22 - March 13, 2022: Tickets

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    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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  23. Background image for February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #23 - February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

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    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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  24. Background image for April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #24 - April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II

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    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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  25. Background image for Special Districts
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Special Districts

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    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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    Writer:Jill Twiss

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".