9.0/10534 votes#1 - Trump vs. Truth
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2017
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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8.5/10407 votes#2 - Putin
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2/19/2017
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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8.1/10351 votes#3 - Obamacare
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 2/26/2017
Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.
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8.7/10408 votes#4 - Dalai Lama
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 3/5/2017
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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8.2/10339 votes#5 - American Health Care Act
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/12/2017
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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8.1/10331 votes#6 - Federal Budget
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 3/19/2017
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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8.2/10336 votes#7 - Marijuana
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/2017
Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.
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8.2/10349 votes#8 - Gerrymandering
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2017
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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8.5/10358 votes#9 - French Elections
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 4/16/2017
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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8.5/10348 votes#10 - Ivanka & Jared
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2017
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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8.5/10336 votes#11 - Net Neutrality II
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 5/7/2017
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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8.0/10313 votes#12 - Dialysis
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 5/14/2017
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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8.5/10341 votes#13 - Stupid Watergate
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 5/21/2017
John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
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8.3/10314 votes#14 - Paris Agreement
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 6/4/2017
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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8.5/10331 votes#15 - Brexit II
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 6/11/2017
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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8.4/10332 votes#16 - Coal
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 6/18/2017
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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8.3/10319 votes#17 - Vaccines
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 6/25/2017
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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8.3/10332 votes#18 - Sinclair Broadcast Group
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 7/2/2017
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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8.4/10349 votes#19 - Alex Jones
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 7/30/2017
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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8.0/10300 votes#20 - Border Patrol
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 8/6/2017
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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8.4/10318 votes#21 - North Korea
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 8/13/2017
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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7.9/10294 votes#22 - Nuclear Waste
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 8/20/2017
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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7.8/10300 votes#23 - Joe Arpaio
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 9/10/2017
Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.
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8.1/10287 votes#24 - Corporate Consolidation
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 9/24/2017
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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7.9/10308 votes#25 - Forensic Science
Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 10/1/2017
Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
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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!
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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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 534 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/12/2017. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Putin".