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The Best Episodes of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Every episode of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj!

Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.
Genres:ComedyTalk
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd" is the best rated episode of "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj". It scored 9/10 based on 209 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/4/2020. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion".

  • We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd
    9.0/10209 votes
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    #1 - We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2020

    Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion
    8.6/10191 votes
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    #2 - The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/2019

    Hasan talks about how fast fashion companies like Zara and H&M are harming the environment and how buying more clothes also affects the environment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We're Doing Elections Wrong
    8.4/10130 votes
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    #3 - We're Doing Elections Wrong

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 6/21/2020

    America's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The NRA's Global Impact
    8.3/10186 votes
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    #4 - The NRA's Global Impact

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/19/2019

    Though the NRA is best known for its agenda in the U.S., Hasan explores how the organization has been exporting its gun culture around the world.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fentanyl
    8.3/10185 votes
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    #5 - Fentanyl

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 8/11/2019

    As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amazon
    8.2/10300 votes
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    #6 - Amazon

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2018

    Hasan takes time out from his Amazon addiction to analyze the relentless tactics the company used to become the largest online retailer in the world.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Immigration Enforcement
    8.2/10217 votes
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    #7 - Immigration Enforcement

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2018

    Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Censorship in China
    8.2/10230 votes
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    #8 - Censorship in China

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/10/2019

    After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Indian Elections
    8.2/10334 votes
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    #9 - Indian Elections

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/17/2019

    Just before voters head to the polls in India's national election, Hasan explains what's at stake for the world’s largest and most diverse democracy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Why Your Internet Sucks
    8.2/10167 votes
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    #10 - Why Your Internet Sucks

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 6/16/2019

    As millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How Coronavirus Broke America
    8.2/10142 votes
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    #11 - How Coronavirus Broke America

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 5/31/2020

    With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Saudi Arabia
    8.1/10360 votes
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    #12 - Saudi Arabia

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2018

    In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drug Pricing
    8.1/10206 votes
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    #13 - Drug Pricing

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/17/2019

    Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Civil Rights Under Trump
    8.1/10189 votes
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    #14 - Civil Rights Under Trump

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/3/2019

    Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal
    8.1/10187 votes
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    #15 - Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2019

    Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Two Sides of Canada
    8.1/10184 votes
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    #16 - The Two Sides of Canada

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 9/1/2019

    In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How America Is Causing Global Obesity
    8.1/10163 votes
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    #17 - How America Is Causing Global Obesity

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 12/22/2019

    Hasan explains how U.S. policies and companies help spread obesity and poor health around the world, then gives updates on topics from past shows.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Why the News Industry Is Dying
    8.1/10113 votes
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    #18 - Why the News Industry Is Dying

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 6/7/2020

    Local newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Is College Still Worth It?
    8.1/10112 votes
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    #19 - Is College Still Worth It?

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 6/14/2020

    As colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard
    8.1/10108 votes
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    #20 - Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 6/28/2020

    Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Student Loans
    8.0/10207 votes
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    #21 - Student Loans

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/24/2019

    As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry
    8.0/10207 votes
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    #22 - The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2019

    Video games are bigger than ever, but the people who make them are often exploited. Hasan takes a look at the darker side of the gaming industry.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Why Your Public Transportation Sucks
    8.0/10164 votes
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    #23 - Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 8/18/2019

    Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Oil
    7.9/10234 votes
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    #24 - Oil

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2018

    A massive but little-known oil spill off the U.S. Gulf Coast prompts Hasan to examine the serious consequences of expanding American oil production.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest
    7.9/10192 votes
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    #25 - Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2019

    Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A