8.4/10398 votes#1 - Trump vs. The World
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2/18/2018
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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8.3/10355 votes#2 - Italian Election
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 2/25/2018
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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8.1/10353 votes#3 - NRA TV
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/4/2018
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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7.8/10363 votes#4 - Cryptocurrencies
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/11/2018
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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8.3/10365 votes#5 - Mike Pence
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 3/18/2018
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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8.0/10318 votes#6 - Immigration Courts
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/2018
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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7.9/10330 votes#7 - Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 4/8/2018
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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8.0/10295 votes#8 - Corporate Taxes
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2018
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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8.0/10307 votes#9 - Iran Deal
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 4/22/2018
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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8.7/10381 votes#10 - Rudy Giuliani
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 5/6/2018
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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7.6/10306 votes#11 - Venezuela
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 5/13/2018
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.
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8.0/10299 votes#12 - Drug Rehabilitation Clinics
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 5/20/2018
Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit
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8.0/10284 votes#13 - Guardianship
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 6/3/2018
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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8.0/10282 votes#14 - Stupid Watergate II
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 6/10/2018
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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8.1/10298 votes#15 - Xi Jinping
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 6/17/2018
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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7.7/10286 votes#16 - Mexican Elections
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 6/24/2018
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.
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7.7/10275 votes#17 - Gene Editing
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 7/1/2018
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.
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7.8/10296 votes#18 - Workplace Sexual Harassment
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 7/29/2018
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.
Director: Paul Pennolino
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7.9/10277 votes#19 - Prosecutors
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 8/5/2018
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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7.7/10274 votes#20 - Astroturfing
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 8/12/2018
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.
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8.2/10258 votes#21 - Trade
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 8/19/2018
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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7.9/10269 votes#22 - Felony Disenfranchisement
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 9/9/2018
Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida.
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8.1/10282 votes#23 - Facebook
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 9/23/2018
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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8.3/10300 votes#24 - Brett Kavanaugh
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 9/30/2018
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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8.0/10262 votes#25 - Brazilian Elections
Season 5 Episode 25 - Aired 10/7/2018
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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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!
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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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 8.4/10 based on 398 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/18/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Italian Election".