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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 12

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Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 12!

The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 12

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

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  1. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - March 2, 2025: Tipping

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    John Oliver discusses the right-wing personalities who are now in charge of the FBI, the White House's disastrous meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why tipping is more complicated and fraught than you might realize.

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  2. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #2 - April 6, 2025: Trans Athletes

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    John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs and why trans athletes seem to be at the center of U.S. politics.

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  3. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - May 4, 2025: Deportations

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    John Oliver discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration.

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  4. 8.3/10(4 votes)

    #4 - April 27, 2025: Health Agency Cuts

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    John Oliver discusses the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.'s leadership, the many ways those cuts will impact all of us, and some sad news about a beloved cereal mascot.

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  5. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - March 16, 2025: Sports Betting

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    John Oliver discusses the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, the continued firing of federal workers, the world of sports betting, and what John likes to read in his spare time. You'll see.

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  6. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - April 13, 2025: Trump & Tariffs

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    John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, and why it's important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest.

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  7. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - February 16, 2025: Trump 2.0

    S12:E1

    John Oliver discusses the first four weeks of Donald Trump's second term as president, the strategy behind some of the choices his administration has made, and why it is indeed f**k time. You heard us: It's f**k time.

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  8. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - February 23, 2025: Facebook

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    John Oliver discusses Facebook's controversial new plans for content moderation and DOGE's continued firing of government workers, including some of America's best dorks: park rangers.

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  9. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #9 - March 30, 2025: Tasers

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    John Oliver discusses whether Tasers are as safe and effective as the company that makes them claims, the broader effect Tasers have had on policing, and why you shouldn't test Tasers out on any of your family members.

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  10. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - May 11, 2025: Alliance Defending Freedom

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    John Oliver takes a look at the Alliance Defending Freedom – the legal organization behind several landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Dobbs case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, a five-star book review of a one-star book.

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  11. 7.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - March 9, 2025: ICE Detention Facilities

    S12:E4

    John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's address to Congress, why Republicans have been having a rough time at town halls, the reality of ICE detention facilities, and one very special establishment in Maine.

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    #12 - May 18, 2025

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    #13 - June 1, 2025

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    #14 - June 8, 2025

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    #15 - June 15, 2025

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    #16 - June 22, 2025

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    #17 - June 29, 2025

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"March 2, 2025: Tipping" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 12. It scored 8.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/2/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "April 6, 2025: Trans Athletes".