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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 1 - Trump vs. Truth
    8.9/10(558 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 2 - Putin
    8.5/10(414 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 3 - Obamacare
    8.1/10(358 votes)

    #3 - Obamacare

    S4:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 4 - Dalai Lama
    8.7/10(415 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 5 - American Health Care Act
    8.2/10(347 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 6 - Federal Budget
    8.2/10(338 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 7 - Marijuana
    8.2/10(345 votes)

    #7 - Marijuana

    S4:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 8 - Gerrymandering
    8.2/10(356 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 9 - French Elections
    8.5/10(366 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 10 - Ivanka & Jared
    8.5/10(358 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 11 - Net Neutrality II
    8.5/10(346 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 12 - Dialysis
    8.0/10(321 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 13 - Stupid Watergate
    8.5/10(351 votes)

    #13 - Stupid Watergate

    S4:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 14 - Paris Agreement
    8.3/10(321 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 15 - Brexit II
    8.6/10(341 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 16 - Coal
    8.4/10(341 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 17 - Vaccines
    8.3/10(326 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 18 - Sinclair Broadcast Group
    8.4/10(341 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 19 - Alex Jones
    8.5/10(358 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 20 - Border Patrol
    8.0/10(308 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 21 - North Korea
    8.4/10(327 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 22 - Nuclear Waste
    7.9/10(301 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 23 - Joe Arpaio
    7.9/10(306 votes)

    #23 - Joe Arpaio

    S4:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 24 - Corporate Consolidation
    8.1/10(293 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 25 - Forensic Science
    7.9/10(314 votes)

    #25 - Forensic Science

    S4:E25

    Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.

    Director:Unknown
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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 8.9/10 based on 558 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/12/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Putin".