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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11

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Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11!

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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  1. 8.9/10(372 votes)

    #1 - February 18, 2024: Supreme Court

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    John Oliver discusses the Supreme Court, the ethically questionable gifts some of the justices receive, and an offer for Clarence Thomas that could ruin John's life. Genuinely. You'll see.

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  2. 8.7/10(267 votes)

    #2 - June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term

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    John Oliver discusses the plans for Donald Trump's second term, an interesting campaign choice from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan, and the bakery that has very successfully turned John into a cake bear.

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  3. 8.2/10(278 votes)

    #3 - February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering

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    John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it's easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.

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  4. 8.2/10(294 votes)

    #4 - March 3, 2024: Airplanes

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    John Oliver discusses how Boeing went from being a company known for quality craftsmanship to one synonymous with crashes, mishaps and "quality escape." Whatever that means.

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  5. 8.2/10(297 votes)

    #5 - July 28, 2024: The West Bank Settlements

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    John Oliver discusses how The West Bank settlements came to be, a rumor about J.D. Vance that we cannot prove is false, and whether or not Jake Tapper is Brat.

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  6. 8.1/10(218 votes)

    #6 - June 23, 2024: UK Elections

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    John Oliver discusses the UK elections and the future of the Tories, why pride flags are causing controversy in the US, and a new law about the ten commandments in Louisiana. Also some stuff about Ur-Nammu that we all know already.

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  8. 8.1/10(192 votes)

    #7 - October 27, 2024: Mass Deportations

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    John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's plans to carry out mass deportations if reelected in November, and outlines some suggestions regarding one patriotic anthem.

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  9. 8.0/10(254 votes)

    #8 - March 17, 2024: Student Loan Debt

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    John Oliver discusses the state of student loans, the House vote to ban TikTok, why House Republicans refused to attend their work retreat, and, of course, Left Shark.

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  10. 8.0/10(243 votes)

    #9 - April 7, 2024: Death Penalty

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    John Oliver discusses new information about the methods used to carry out the death penalty, plus this week's earthquake in New Jersey, and John's new celebrity crush. It's not who you think. Whoever you're thinking of, you're wrong.

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  11. 8.0/10(234 votes)

    #10 - May 5, 2024: Public Libraries

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    John Oliver explains why public libraries are under attack, where those challenges are coming from, and how you really spell "Berenstain." Trust us, it's not how you think.

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  12. 8.0/10(208 votes)

    #11 - June 9, 2024: Deep-Sea Mining

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    John Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France's preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster.

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  13. 8.0/10(228 votes)

    #12 - July 21, 2024: Migrant Crime

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    John Oliver discusses the wave of conservatives claiming there is a wave of "migrant crime," covers highlights from the RNC, and encourages us all to make suggestions for next year's World Games.

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  14. 7.9/10(253 votes)

    #13 - March 31, 2024: Food Delivery Apps

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    John Oliver discusses the downsides of food delivery apps, Donald Trump's latest attempt to pay off his legal debts, and why one southern California police department got in trouble with Lego.

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  15. 7.9/10(237 votes)

    #14 - June 2, 2024: India Elections

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    John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump's guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.

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  16. 7.8/10(214 votes)

    #15 - August 4, 2024: RFK Jr.

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    John Oliver discusses RFK Jr.'s potential to sway the 2024 U.S. presidential election, controversies at the Olympics, and Donald Trump's recent puzzling comments about Kamala Harris.

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  17. 7.8/10(196 votes)

    #16 - September 8, 2024: School Lunch Programs

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    John Oliver discusses the national school lunch program in the US, why J.D. Vance can't stop being weird on the campaign trail, and how to properly order a donut.

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  18. 7.8/10(178 votes)

    #17 - October 13, 2024: Election Subversion

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    John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, and why Waffle House is both a light in the storm and symbol of absolute chaos.

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  19. 7.8/10(177 votes)

    #18 - November 3, 2024: Trump's Businesses

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    John Oliver addresses undecided voters about Kamala Harris's platform in his last episode ahead of the 2024 election, discusses how Donald Trump's businesses have changed since his presidential term, and explores what could happen if Trump is reelected.

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  20. 7.7/10(225 votes)

    #19 - April 14, 2024: Medicaid

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    John Oliver discusses why millions of people have been kicked off of Medicaid, why Medicaid access was difficult even before the current "unwinding," and what would happen if fruits and vegetables could talk.

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  21. 7.7/10(187 votes)

    #20 - September 22, 2024: Disability Benefits

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    John Oliver discusses the obstacles in the way of Americans receiving disability benefits, last week's US presidential debate, and the misinformation being spread about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.

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  22. 7.7/10(181 votes)

    #21 - September 29, 2024: Federal Courts

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    John Oliver discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the federal courts, how New York City's mayor was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources, and why it's unforgivable that NYC's Rat Czar is not a rat in a top hat.

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  23. 7.6/10(243 votes)

    #22 - March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards

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    John Oliver discusses how state medical boards fail to protect patients, Kamala Harris' awkward call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the North Carolina Republican running for governor, and which reality show would benefit from becoming a government psyop.

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  24. 7.6/10(212 votes)

    #23 - May 12, 2024: Opioid Settlements

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    John Oliver discusses how state and local governments in the US are spending opioid settlements, a new deportation plan in the UK, and, of course, his favorite contestant at Eurovision.

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  25. 7.6/10(216 votes)

    #24 - May 19, 2024: Corn Production

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    John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the U.S., recent commencement ceremony mishaps, and the rise of the far-right AfD party in Germany.

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  26. 7.6/10(197 votes)

    #25 - August 11, 2024: Hawaii

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    John Oliver discusses how Hawaii has long been run for the benefit of everyone but Hawaiians, whether or not J.D. Vance is ok, and the Trump campaign's weak attacks on Tim Walz and Kamala Harris.

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"February 18, 2024: Supreme Court" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 11. It scored 8.9/10 based on 372 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/18/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term".