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

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. 8.7/10(386 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. 8.6/10(297 votes)

    #2 - Authoritarianism

    S5:E30

    John Oliver discusses the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, their common characteristics, and whether or not one of them is currently our president.

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  3. 8.4/10(402 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. 8.3/10(358 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. 8.3/10(369 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.

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  6. 8.3/10(304 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. 8.2/10(262 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. 8.2/10(275 votes)

    #8 - Family Separation

    S5:E28

    John Oliver discusses the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the disturbingly real chance that it could happen again.

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  10. 8.1/10(356 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. 8.1/10(303 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. 8.1/10(286 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. 8.0/10(321 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. 8.0/10(299 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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  15. 8.0/10(311 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. 8.0/10(303 votes)

    #15 - Drug Rehabilitation Clinics

    S5:E12

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

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  17. 8.0/10(288 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. 8.0/10(287 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. 8.0/10(266 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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  20. 8.0/10(271 votes)

    #19 - Saudi Arabia

    S5:E26

    Following the alarming disappearance of a Saudi journalist and political dissident, John Oliver examines America's uncomfortably comfortable relationship with Saudi Arabia.

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  21. 7.9/10(333 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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  22. 7.9/10(281 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. 7.9/10(273 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.

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  24. 7.9/10(273 votes)

    #23 - Drain the Swamp

    S5:E29

    Donald Trump promised to “drain the swamp.” But considering the culture of corruption inside of his administration, Washington is looking awfully...swampy.

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  25. 7.8/10(367 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. 7.8/10(300 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Rudy Giuliani" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 386 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/6/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Authoritarianism".