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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10

Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10!

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 10 is "February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy", rated 7.7/10 from 265 user votes. It was directed by Paul Pennolino and written by John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell. "February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy" aired on 2/19/2023 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence".

7.7/10 265 votes
#1 - February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Season 10 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2023
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.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
8.0/10 266 votes
#2 - February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence
Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2023
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.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.7/10 273 votes
#3 - March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis
Season 10 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2023
John Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.5/10 226 votes
#4 - March 12, 2023: TANF
Season 10 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2023
John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

7.6/10 238 votes
#5 - March 19, 2023: Timeshares
Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2023
John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.6/10 224 votes
#6 - April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement
Season 10 Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/2023
John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.7/10 226 votes
#7 - April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations
Season 10 Episode 7 - Aired 4/9/2023
John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.7/10 215 votes
#8 - April 16, 2023: Farmworkers
Season 10 Episode 8 - Aired 4/16/2023
John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

7.6/10 217 votes
#9 - April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II
Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 4/23/2023
John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.5/10 226 votes
#10 - April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border
Season 10 Episode 10 - Aired 4/30/2023
A look at the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.5/10 212 votes
#11 - October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care
Season 10 Episode 11 - Aired 10/1/2023
John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.6/10 208 votes
#12 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 10/8/2023
John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

7.6/10 201 votes
#13 - October 15, 2023: Food Safety
Season 10 Episode 13 - Aired 10/15/2023
John Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
8.0/10 229 votes
#14 - October 22, 2023: McKinsey
Season 10 Episode 14 - Aired 10/22/2023
John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.6/10 208 votes
#15 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate
Season 10 Episode 15 - Aired 10/29/2023
John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
8.0/10 200 votes
#16 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 11/5/2023
John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

8.3/10 263 votes
#17 - November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
Season 10 Episode 17 - Aired 11/12/2023
John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.9/10 202 votes
#18 - November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores
Season 10 Episode 18 - Aired 11/19/2023
John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
7.7/10 183 votes
#19 - December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations
Season 10 Episode 19 - Aired 12/3/2023
John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.
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Writer: N/A
7.9/10 178 votes
#20 - December 10, 2023: Freight Trains
Season 10 Episode 20 - Aired 12/10/2023
John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain … everything.
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7.8/10 205 votes
#21 - December 17, 2023: Elon Musk
Season 10 Episode 21 - Aired 12/17/2023
John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.
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