The Best Episodes Written By Ryan Ken
Every TV Episode Written by Ryan Ken Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Ryan Ken Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Ryan Ken is "April 10, 2022: Data Brokers", rated 8.7/10 from 7 user votes. It was "directed by Paul Pennolino". "April 10, 2022: Data Brokers" aired on 4/10/2022 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism".
8.7/10 7 votes#1 - April 10, 2022: Data Brokers
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 4/10/2022
John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us, what they’re doing with our personal information, and one unusual way to change privacy laws. Plus, Russian State TV lies about the Ukraine war; DirecTV drops OAN; John says goodbye to AT&T.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.2/10 5 votes#2 - May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2022
John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color and how zoning is manipulating the same people to live in adverse conditions. Plus, pandas doing some weird things and 'gas math' by Shaquille O'Neal.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.2/10 6 votes#3 - May 22, 2022: Subway
Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 5/22/2022
John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn’t always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.2/10 6 votes#4 - February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence
Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2023
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.2/10 5 votes#5 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate
Season 10 Episode 15 - Aired 10/29/2023
John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.2/10 5 votes#6 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 11/5/2023
John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.1/10 8 votes#7 - March 13, 2022: Tickets
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 3/13/2022
John Oliver explains why concert tickets are so expensive, who’s making money off of them, and which One Direction is his favorite. Plus, the introduction of some appalling anti-LGBT laws in several states.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.0/10 9 votes#8 - February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/2022
John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, what it isn't, and why we can expect to hear more about it in the coming months. Plus, the Canadian trucker protests.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.0/10 8 votes#9 - March 6, 2022: Wrongful Convictions
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 3/6/2022
John Oliver talks about the current practices of overturning wrongful convictions and how it is quite unsupportive of even apparently innocent people. He advocates for urgent reforms in the flawed system which is clearly not working in favor of the innocents. Plus, the heroic resistance of Ukrainians against the invasion of Russia.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.0/10 6 votes#10 - April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 4/17/2022
John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging, particularly to the innocent. Plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.0/10 5 votes#11 - May 8, 2022: Abortion Ruling/Philippines Election
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2022
John Oliver discusses the current presidential election in The Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is - albeit in a very limited and unflattering way - sort of like Ant-Man. Plus, the leaked anti-abortion draft opinion that looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade, how we got to this point, and where we may be headed.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.0/10 6 votes#12 - May 15, 2022: Utilities
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 5/15/2022
John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies, how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews. Plus, a look at Alabama's extreme anti-trans law and some ridiculous participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.0/10 6 votes#13 - June 5, 2022: School Police
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 6/5/2022
In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether. Plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.0/10 6 votes#14 - June 12, 2022: Tech Monopolies
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 6/12/2022
John Oliver discusses tech monopolies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, and how to address the hidden harm they can do. Plus, a look at the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Arizona, which includes Trump-endorsed candidate Blake Masters.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.0/10 4 votes#15 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 10/8/2023
John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
8.0/10 4 votes#16 - November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
Season 10 Episode 17 - Aired 11/12/2023
John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
7.9/10 7 votes#17 - February 27, 2022: Sex Work
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2022
As long as sex work has existed, so have efforts to end it. John Oliver explains why criminalizing the trade hasn’t helped the most vulnerable people involved, and why we should start listening to those at the center of the conversation: sex workers. Plus, Russian invasion into Ukraine, that has placed the whole world at the brink of WW3.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
7.9/10 7 votes#18 - February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Season 10 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2023
John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
7.9/10 7 votes#19 - April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II
Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 4/23/2023
John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
7.8/10 8 votes#20 - June 26, 2022: Water
Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 6/26/2022
John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west; plus, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
7.7/10 7 votes#21 - April 3, 2022: Trucks
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 4/3/2022
John Oliver explains how truck drivers get paid, how they often don’t, and how companies exploit them to increase profits. Plus, Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn's tales of GOP orgies and drug use has him in trouble with his own party.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
7.7/10 7 votes#22 - June 19, 2022: Rent
Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 6/19/2022
John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson’s complex relationship to limes. Plus, a look at GOP primary winners claiming the 2020 election was stolen.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
7.7/10 6 votes#23 - October 22, 2023: McKinsey
Season 10 Episode 14 - Aired 10/22/2023
John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
7.6/10 7 votes#24 - March 27, 2022: Harm Reduction
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/2022
John Oliver discusses why overdoses in the U.S. have been on the rise and what we should, and shouldn't, be doing to prevent them. Plus, a rather odd yearly tradition in Nenana, Alaska.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken
7.6/10 5 votes#25 - March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis
Season 10 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2023
John Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.
Director: Paul Pennolino
Writer: Ryan Ken