8.9/10362 votes#1 - February 18, 2024: Supreme Court
Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 2/18/2024
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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8.2/10266 votes#2 - February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering
Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 2/25/2024
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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8.2/10280 votes#3 - March 3, 2024: Airplanes
Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 3/3/2024
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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7.6/10232 votes#4 - March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards
Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/2024
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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8.0/10242 votes#5 - March 17, 2024: Student Loan Debt
Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 3/17/2024
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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7.9/10240 votes#6 - March 31, 2024: Food Delivery Apps
Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2024
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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8.0/10233 votes#7 - April 7, 2024: Death Penalty
Season 11 Episode 7 - Aired 4/7/2024
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.
Director: Paul Pennolino
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7.7/10213 votes#8 - April 14, 2024: Medicaid
Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 4/14/2024
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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7.4/10240 votes#9 - April 21, 2024: UFOs
Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 4/21/2024
John Oliver explains why we need honest inquiry into UFO sightings, covers the week's protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and recaps Adeel Mangi's confirmation hearing.
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8.0/10222 votes#10 - May 5, 2024: Public Libraries
Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 5/5/2024
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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7.6/10200 votes#11 - May 12, 2024: Opioid Settlements
Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 5/12/2024
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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7.6/10203 votes#12 - May 19, 2024: Corn Production
Season 11 Episode 12 - Aired 5/19/2024
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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7.9/10223 votes#13 - June 2, 2024: India Elections
Season 11 Episode 13 - Aired 6/2/2024
John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump's guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.
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8.0/10195 votes#14 - June 9, 2024: Deep-Sea Mining
Season 11 Episode 14 - Aired 6/9/2024
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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8.7/10251 votes#15 - June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term
Season 11 Episode 15 - Aired 6/16/2024
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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8.1/10205 votes#16 - June 23, 2024: UK Elections
Season 11 Episode 16 - Aired 6/23/2024
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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8.0/10216 votes#17 - July 21, 2024: Migrant Crime
Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 7/21/2024
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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8.1/10277 votes#18 - July 28, 2024: The West Bank Settlements
Season 11 Episode 18 - Aired 7/28/2024
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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7.8/10198 votes#19 - August 4, 2024: RFK Jr.
Season 11 Episode 19 - Aired 8/4/2024
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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7.6/10183 votes#20 - August 11, 2024: Hawaii
Season 11 Episode 20 - Aired 8/11/2024
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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7.4/10174 votes#21 - August 18, 2024: Hospice Care
Season 11 Episode 21 - Aired 8/18/2024
John Oliver discusses hospice scams, the Trump campaign's attempt to appear "not weird," and the Republican primary candidates who are making the party seem stranger and stranger.
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7.8/10176 votes#22 - September 8, 2024: School Lunch Programs
Season 11 Episode 22 - Aired 9/8/2024
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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7.7/10165 votes#23 - September 22, 2024: Disability Benefits
Season 11 Episode 23 - Aired 9/22/2024
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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7.7/10158 votes#24 - September 29, 2024: Federal Courts
Season 11 Episode 24 - Aired 9/29/2024
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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7.4/10143 votes#25 - October 6, 2024: Traffic Stops
Season 11 Episode 25 - Aired 10/6/2024
John Oliver discusses the power given to cops during traffic stops and some simple ways we can start to change that, and J.D. Vance's week surrounding the vice presidential debate.
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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11
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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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 362 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/18/2024. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering".