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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
    8.5/10(6 votes)

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

    #8 - 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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  9. Background image for November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
    8.4/10(5 votes)

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

    S10:E17

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

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

    #10 - 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.

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

    #11 - 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.

    Writer:N/A
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  12. Background image for SLAPP Suits
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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

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

    #14 - Puerto Rico

    S3:E10

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

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

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

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

    #17 - 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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  18. Background image for Encryption
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Encryption

    S3:E5

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

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

    #19 - Congressional Fundraising

    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.

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

    #20 - 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.

    Writer:Jill Twiss
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  21. Background image for Medicare for All
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #21 - 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!

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

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

    #23 - 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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  24. Background image for Special Districts
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Writer:Jill Twiss
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  25. Background image for Lead
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Lead

    S3:E9

    Lead poisoning is a national problem. If only lawmakers were as concerned as the puppets on Sesame Street.

    Writer:Jill Twiss
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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".