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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 3 Episode 17 - Doping
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Brexit
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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

    #5 - 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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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Puerto Rico
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Puerto Rico

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Congressional Fundraising
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Medicare for All
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #8 - 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!

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Special Districts
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. undefined Season 10 Episode 16 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Primaries and Caucuses
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Scientific Studies
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #12 - 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?

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

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

    S10:E17

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Encryption
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Encryption

    S3:E5

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

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - 911
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #15 - 911

    S3:E12

    John Oliver on 911 Reliability: Things you never want to hear: there are no guarantees when you call 911. Emergency call centers are in desperate need of funding and new technology, so “no guarantees” is the unfortunate reality.

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Lead
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Lead

    S3:E9

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

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Workplace Sexual Harassment
    8.0/10(7 votes)

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

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

    #19 - 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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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 30 - Episode 239
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. undefined Season 9 Episode 12 - May 22, 2022: Subway
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Border Wall
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Border Wall

    S3:E6

    Donald Drumpf wants to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Is his plan feasible?

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Retirement Plans
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Retirement Plans

    S3:E15

    John Oliver Covers Ins and Outs of Retirement Plans: Saving for retirement means navigating a potential minefield of high fees and bad advice - Last Week Tonight is here to help.

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

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

    #25 - 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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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".