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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 7

Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 7!

The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 7

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
  1. Background image for Medicare for All
    8.2/10(361 votes)

    #1 - Medicare for All

    S7:E1

    Main story: The pros and cons of Medicare for All; plus, Bill Barr does Trump's personal bidding; and Flyers mascot Gritty is exonerated!

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    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Modi
    8.3/10(402 votes)

    #2 - Modi

    S7:E2

    Main story: John Oliver talks about India's controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his government's Hindu nationalism; plus, a look at Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Coronavirus
    8.5/10(354 votes)

    #3 - Coronavirus

    S7:E3

    John covers the Covid-19 pandemic, how each country, including the US, is handling it, and why the Phillie Phanatic is in a copyright row. Also, Tom Steyer quits the Democratic presidential race, and Chris Matthews messes up his sign offs.

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  4. Background image for Sheriffs
    7.9/10(327 votes)

    #4 - Sheriffs

    S7:E4

    Main story: A look at how much power and how little accountability local sheriffs have; plus, Trump's coronavirus incompetence; India's self-censorship of 'Last Week Tonight.'

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  5. Background image for Coronavirus II
    8.6/10(379 votes)

    #5 - Coronavirus II

    S7:E5

    Main story: 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak, governmental response in the US, and the prevention of COVID-19. This episode was filmed at an unspecified location with no live audience as the studio and the show's offices were shut down after employees tested positive for COVID-19. John Oliver stated the show will go on hiatus for an unspecified amount of time but will definitely return.

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  6. Background image for Coronavirus III
    8.4/10(331 votes)

    #6 - Coronavirus III

    S7:E6

    In the first show from his makeshift home studio, John covers the horrible way COVID-19 pandemic is going and how Trump is mishandling it, how TV hosts are practicing social distancing, and how profoundly gleeful 90s erotic rat art can be.

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    8.2/10(334 votes)

    #7 - One America News Network

    S7:E7

    John criticizes the Republican governors' response to the pandemic, showcases how everyone filming from home gets asked if they're wearing pants, and warns of the new ultra right wing, extremely pro-Trump network called OAN(N).

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  9. Background image for Essential Workers
    8.2/10(310 votes)

    #8 - Essential Workers

    S7:E8

    John explains how the Trump administration failed to protect the unemployed, small businesses and essential workers during the pandemic, the peeps make their unholy return, and 90s rat erotica makes John's day once again.

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  10. Background image for Coronavirus Misinformation
    8.1/10(308 votes)

    #9 - Coronavirus Misinformation

    S7:E9

    John analyzes the right wing media's protests, conspiracy theories and misinformation spreading about the pandemic, spotlights Inside Edition's latest 'coming up' segments, and becomes a fan of the home edition of The Wendy Williams Show.

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  11. Background image for COVID-19 Testing
    7.8/10(291 votes)

    #10 - COVID-19 Testing

    S7:E10

    John points out the failure of The FDA and federal government when experts encourage widespread coronavirus testing for several months. The number of tests being done everyday far behind the lowest recommended number. John talks about the different types of tests: diagnostic and antibody tests, and how the tests work.

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  12. Background image for United States Postal Service
    7.6/10(294 votes)

    #11 - United States Postal Service

    S7:E11

    John discusses the United States Postal Service which is in dire need of economic assistance from the government. He examines some of the essential services of the USPS and why it is facing such financial trouble due to a 2006 law requiring it to pre-pay health care benefits on a fifty year schedule while at the same time putting price caps on services and products.

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  13. Background image for Coronavirus Impact on Sports
    7.7/10(291 votes)

    #12 - Coronavirus Impact on Sports

    S7:E12

    John discusses the sudden disappearance of sports due to coronavirus, how their absence is impacting people emotionally and financially, and the complications of bringing them back anytime soon.

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  14. Background image for Postal Voting
    7.9/10(298 votes)

    #13 - Postal Voting

    S7:E13

    John explains the importance of voting by mail. Also, mass protests against police brutality erupt in Minneapolis, TV hosts inquire about the odd objects behind their stay-at-home guests, and John schools UFC president Dana White.

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  15. Background image for Police
    8.8/10(454 votes)

    #14 - Police

    S7:E14

    This episode tackles the hard truth about the history of Police in the United States and the many problems that are faced in fixing those problems.

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  16. Background image for Facial Recognition
    7.8/10(283 votes)

    #15 - Facial Recognition

    S7:E15

    Facial recognition is no longer an issue of a thriller movie. It has become a part of our life. John Oliver talks about various aspects and global practice of facial recognition technology. He explains how dangerous it could be by addressing the questionable activities of facial recognition company Clearview AI.

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  17. Background image for Prisons & Jails
    7.4/10(282 votes)

    #16 - Prisons & Jails

    S7:E16

    In the latest episode on coronavirus John talks about US prisons and jails. These confined spaces have frightening number of COVID-19 infections. And there has been insufficient initiatives to address the matter. Consequently, in some cases inmates are taking matters in their own hand to raise concern about situation behind bars.

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  18. Background image for Coronavirus IX: Evictions
    7.6/10(280 votes)

    #17 - Coronavirus IX: Evictions

    S7:E17

    Like coronavirus and unemployment issues evictions is something that USA could prepared for. While people are choosing between rent and food due to the pandemic, John Oliver presented the flaws of current system and flawed solution. He urges federal government to come with a proper solution for the affected soon. Also, some people refuse to wear masks, and Papa John embraces TikTok.

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  19. Background image for Conspiracy Theories
    8.1/10(304 votes)

    #18 - Conspiracy Theories

    S7:E18

    Conspiracy theories are the hotcakes of the internet. John talks about why people like these conspiracy theories and why in the age of internet it spreads so quickly. He also explains the detrimental effect can have on people's life. Finally celebrities urges people to be more vigilant and inquisitive about these theories as majority of these theories are baseless and created to create unrest among people.

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  20. Background image for Uighurs
    8.2/10(304 votes)

    #19 - Uighurs

    S7:E19

    The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; plus, Trump’s authoritarian show of force in Portland; Martha Stewart loosens up.

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  21. Background image for U.S. History
    8.4/10(317 votes)

    #20 - U.S. History

    S7:E20

    A look at how the history of race is taught in schools; plus, Trump pushes bad medicine; Louie Gohmert tests positive; and Steve Guttenberg has a 'Cameo.'

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    7.5/10(273 votes)

    #21 - Juries

    S7:E21

    John Oliver takes a look at why people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors, who their absence impacts, and what we can do to create a fairer system.

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  23. Background image for Border Wall
    7.8/10(259 votes)

    #22 - Border Wall

    S7:E22

    Nearing the 2020 election, John Oliver checks in on one of the key promises of President Trump’s 2016 campaign: the border wall. Plus, The “Unconventional Convention”; the return of Pumpkin Spice.

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  24. Background image for RNC 2020 & Kenosha
    8.3/10(300 votes)

    #23 - RNC 2020 & Kenosha

    S7:E23

    John Oliver discusses a week that saw the Republican National Convention, a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports -- three stories that are really one story, about race in America.

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  25. Background image for Supreme Court
    8.0/10(278 votes)

    #24 - Supreme Court

    S7:E24

    In the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, John Oliver discusses the future of the Supreme Court, why the government doesn’t always represent the political leanings of the electorate, and how those issues will impact the next generation of Americans.

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    7.8/10(258 votes)

    #25 - Election 2020

    S7:E25

    Weeks out from the 2020 presidential election, John Oliver takes a look at various efforts to destabilize the vote, how to ensure your ballot is properly counted, and why we may need to prepare not just for an election night, but for an election month.

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Medicare for All" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 7. It scored 8.2/10 based on 361 votes. Directed by Paul Pennolino and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Modi".