The Worst Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver discusses the importance of black hair, the ways it can be a target of discrimination, and some ideas to address that.

Director: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Greg Iwinski, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Silva, Seena Vali

John Oliver details why people file for bankruptcy, how needlessly difficult the process can be, and the ways we can better serve people struggling with debt.

Director: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Greg Iwinski, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Silva, Seena Vali

John Oliver explains how PACE, a program meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed and can put people at risk of losing their homes. Plus, why hosting summer Olympics in Tokyo this year is a bad idea and why dog shows are weird.

Director: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Greg Iwinski, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Silva, Seena Vali

John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what’s at stake, and how kids are schooling the ignorant adults on this topic. Plus, why the Crimean Bridge is having a bad time these days.

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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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Main Story: John Oliver takes a look at why “stand your ground” laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don’t. Plus, a look at the past week’s events in Israel.

Director: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Greg Iwinski, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Silva, Seena Vali

John Oliver discusses the large and diverse group of people who fall under the term "Asian American", the history of the model minority stereotype, and why our conversations on the subject need to be better-informed.

Director: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Greg Iwinski, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Silva, Seena Vali

John Oliver explains why we need honest inquiry into UFO sightings, covers the week's protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and recaps Adeel Mangi's confirmation hearing.

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John Oliver discusses hospice scams, the Trump campaign's attempt to appear "not weird," and the Republican primary candidates who are making the party seem stranger and stranger.

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John Oliver discusses the power given to cops during traffic stops and some simple ways we can start to change that, and J.D. Vance's week surrounding the vice presidential debate.

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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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Main story: The many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits; plus, Fox News freaks out over Dr. Seuss.

Director: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Greg Iwinski, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Silva, Seena Vali

Main story: Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers.

Director: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Greg Iwinski, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Silva, Seena Vali

John Oliver explains how the failure to air-condition prisons can cause both physical and mental health issues for incarcerated people, and why the solution is simpler than you might think. Plus, some truly unique local car dealership ads.

Director: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Greg Iwinski, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Silva, Seena Vali

John Oliver discusses the recent monkeypox outbreak in the U.S., how the authorities have fumbled the response to it, and some aspirations for this coming autumn. Plus, Walter from Butler, Indiana, likes to share stuff, perhaps a little too much.

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John Oliver discusses the wildly popular television franchise, what it’s been teaching us about law enforcement, and how it differs from the reality. Plus, some important developments in British politics.

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John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

A look at the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Ryan Ken, Taylor Kay Phillips, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's reelection, what happens next, and why the whole thing is – arguably – Katy Perry's fault.

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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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State AGs have become major partisan players in national politics, so the races to elect them are worth your attention.

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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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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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Main story: What could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn’t kiss pigs; plus, Impeachment Part 2.

Director: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner

Writer: John Oliver, Johnathan Appel, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Greg Iwinski, Mark Kramer, Daniel O'Brien, Owen Parsons, Charlie Redd, Joanna Rothkopf, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Silva, Seena Vali