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

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(284 votes)

   #1 - February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

   S10:E12/19/2023

   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

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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   8.0/10(286 votes)

   #2 - February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

   S10:E22/26/2023

   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

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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   7.7/10(288 votes)

   #3 - March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis

   S10:E33/5/2023

   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

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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   7.5/10(243 votes)

   #4 - March 12, 2023: TANF

   S10:E43/12/2023

   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

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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   7.7/10(256 votes)

   #5 - March 19, 2023: Timeshares

   S10:E53/19/2023

   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

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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   7.6/10(242 votes)

   #6 - April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement

   S10:E64/2/2023

   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

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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7. 

   7.7/10(244 votes)

   #7 - April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations

   S10:E74/9/2023

   John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”

   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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   7.8/10(232 votes)

   #8 - April 16, 2023: Farmworkers

   S10:E84/16/2023

   John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.

   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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   7.7/10(232 votes)

   #9 - April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II

   S10:E94/23/2023

   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

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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   Director:Paul Pennolino

   Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    7.5/10(241 votes)

    #10 - April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border

    S10:E104/30/2023

    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

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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    Director:Paul Pennolino

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    7.6/10(228 votes)

    #11 - October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care

    S10:E1110/1/2023

    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

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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    Director:Paul Pennolino

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    7.7/10(225 votes)

    #12 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

    S10:E1210/8/2023

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    7.6/10(220 votes)

    #13 - October 15, 2023: Food Safety

    S10:E1310/15/2023

    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

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    8.0/10(248 votes)

    #14 - October 22, 2023: McKinsey

    S10:E1410/22/2023

    John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.

    Director:Paul Pennolino

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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    Director:Paul Pennolino

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    7.7/10(229 votes)

    #15 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate

    S10:E1510/29/2023

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    8.1/10(223 votes)

    #16 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

    S10:E1611/5/2023

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    8.4/10(285 votes)

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

    S10:E1711/12/2023

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

    Director:Paul Pennolino

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    7.9/10(226 votes)

    #18 - November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores

    S10:E1811/19/2023

    John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

    Director:Paul Pennolino

    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

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    Writers:John Oliver, Seena Vali, Mark Kramer, Owen Parsons, Chrissy Shackelford, Daniel O'Brien, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Johnathan Appel, Liz Hynes, Ali Barthwell, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell
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    7.7/10(202 votes)

    #19 - December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations

    S10:E1912/3/2023

    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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    7.9/10(200 votes)

    #20 - December 10, 2023: Freight Trains

    S10:E2012/10/2023

    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(232 votes)

    #21 - December 17, 2023: Elon Musk

    S10:E2112/17/2023

    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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