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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5

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Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
  1. Background image for Trump vs. The World
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Trump vs. The World

    S5:E1

    America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is...complicated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Italian Election
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Italian Election

    S5:E2

    Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally ridiculous candidate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for NRA TV
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #3 - NRA TV

    S5:E3

    The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about anything sound terrifying...including muffins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Cryptocurrencies
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Cryptocurrencies

    S5:E4

    Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investors equally excited about the concept of caution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Mike Pence
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Mike Pence

    S5:E5

    John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrote a children's book about him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Immigration Courts
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Immigration Courts

    S5:E6

    America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That’s as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Crisis Pregnancy Centers
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Crisis Pregnancy Centers

    S5:E7

    Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious groups like, for instance, a late night talk show’s megachurch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Corporate Taxes
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Corporate Taxes

    S5:E8

    Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even more surprisingly, that’s a legal thing to do.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Iran Deal
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Iran Deal

    S5:E9

    Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will do his best to keep that from happening.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Rudy Giuliani
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Rudy Giuliani

    S5:E10

    Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump’s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent record in the wake of his recent political upsets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Venezuela

    S5:E11

    John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela and enlists the help of a large bird who bears a striking resemblance to Wilmer Valderrama.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Drug Rehabilitation Clinics
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Drug Rehabilitation Clinics

    S5:E12

    Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Guardianship
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Guardianship

    S5:E13

    It’s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group of celebrities to offer a warning about predatory behavior...in a legal guardian or a hippo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Stupid Watergate II
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Stupid Watergate II

    S5:E14

    John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Xi Jinping
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Xi Jinping

    S5:E15

    Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the idea of unrestricted authority seem as troubling as the concept of singing children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Mexican Elections
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Mexican Elections

    S5:E16

    Mexico is on the verge of a major election. John Oliver discusses some things we should know about the races and one thing we should not know about Santa Claus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Gene Editing
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Gene Editing

    S5:E17

    Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms. John Oliver explores the risks, rewards, and wolf-related hazards of gene editing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Workplace Sexual Harassment
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Workplace Sexual Harassment

    S5:E18

    With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem.

    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Prosecutors
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Prosecutors

    S5:E19

    John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it’s important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Astroturfing
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Astroturfing

    S5:E20

    Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice called astroturfing that can warp the public perception of anything...even astroturfing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Trade
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Trade

    S5:E21

    Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-handed documentaries about the global trading system were more informative.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Felony Disenfranchisement
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Felony Disenfranchisement

    S5:E22

    Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Facebook
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Facebook

    S5:E23

    Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how they “connect the world” and more on why connecting people isn’t always the best idea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Brett Kavanaugh
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Brett Kavanaugh

    S5:E24

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, his Supreme Court nomination, and what that could all mean for the highest (mostly-dog) court in the land.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Brazilian Elections
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Brazilian Elections

    S5:E25

    Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. John Oliver urges the people of Brazil not to figuratively fingerbang their democracy.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Trump vs. The World" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Italian Election".