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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4

Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4!

The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
  1. 9.0/10(538 votes)

    #1 - Trump vs. Truth

    S4:E1

    Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet.

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  2. 8.7/10(411 votes)

    #2 - Dalai Lama

    S4:E4

    Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.

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  3. 8.7/10(326 votes)

    #3 - The Trump Presidency

    S4:E30

    One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.

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  4. 8.5/10(410 votes)

    #4 - Putin

    S4:E2

    Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.

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  5. 8.5/10(361 votes)

    #5 - French Elections

    S4:E9

    The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters.

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  6. 8.5/10(353 votes)

    #6 - Ivanka & Jared

    S4:E10

    Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience.

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  8. 8.5/10(342 votes)

    #7 - Net Neutrality II

    S4:E11

    Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.

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  9. 8.5/10(347 votes)

    #8 - Stupid Watergate

    S4:E13

    John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.

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  10. 8.5/10(337 votes)

    #9 - Brexit II

    S4:E15

    In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.

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  11. 8.4/10(337 votes)

    #10 - Coal

    S4:E16

    We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it.

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  12. 8.4/10(354 votes)

    #11 - Alex Jones

    S4:E19

    Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.

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  13. 8.4/10(322 votes)

    #12 - North Korea

    S4:E21

    As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.

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  14. 8.4/10(319 votes)

    #13 - Confederacy

    S4:E26

    Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.

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  15. 8.3/10(318 votes)

    #14 - Paris Agreement

    S4:E14

    Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet.

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  16. 8.3/10(322 votes)

    #15 - Vaccines

    S4:E17

    The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.

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  17. 8.3/10(338 votes)

    #16 - Sinclair Broadcast Group

    S4:E18

    Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.

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  18. 8.2/10(342 votes)

    #17 - American Health Care Act

    S4:E5

    The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump.

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  19. 8.2/10(340 votes)

    #18 - Marijuana

    S4:E7

    Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.

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  20. 8.2/10(352 votes)

    #19 - Gerrymandering

    S4:E8

    Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.

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  21. 8.1/10(354 votes)

    #20 - Obamacare

    S4:E3

    Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.

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  22. 8.1/10(334 votes)

    #21 - Federal Budget

    S4:E6

    Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.

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  23. 8.1/10(290 votes)

    #22 - Corporate Consolidation

    S4:E24

    Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box.

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  24. 8.0/10(316 votes)

    #23 - Dialysis

    S4:E12

    For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell.

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  25. 8.0/10(303 votes)

    #24 - Border Patrol

    S4:E20

    Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.

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  26. 7.9/10(297 votes)

    #25 - Nuclear Waste

    S4:E22

    Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Trump vs. Truth" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 4. It scored 9/10 based on 538 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/12/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Dalai Lama".