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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!

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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 397 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".

  • Trump vs. The World
    8.4/10397 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Italian Election
    8.3/10353 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • NRA TV
    8.1/10352 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cryptocurrencies
    7.8/10362 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mike Pence
    8.3/10364 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Immigration Courts
    8.0/10317 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crisis Pregnancy Centers
    7.9/10328 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Corporate Taxes
    8.0/10294 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Iran Deal
    8.0/10306 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rudy Giuliani
    8.7/10380 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Venezuela
    7.7/10305 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drug Rehabilitation Clinics
    8.0/10298 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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Guardianship
    8.0/10283 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stupid Watergate II
    8.0/10281 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Xi Jinping
    8.1/10297 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mexican Elections
    7.7/10285 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gene Editing
    7.7/10274 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Workplace Sexual Harassment
    7.8/10295 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

    Writer: N/A

  • Prosecutors
    7.9/10276 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Astroturfing
    7.7/10273 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trade
    8.2/10257 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Felony Disenfranchisement
    7.9/10268 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Facebook
    8.1/10281 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brett Kavanaugh
    8.3/10299 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brazilian Elections
    8.0/10261 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A