Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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201465 episodes
Episode 1
General Keith Alexander Extended Interview
Apr 27, 20149m
John Oliver interviews General Keith Alexander, former head of the NSA. General Alexander discusses Edward Snowden and helps John rebrand a national security organization.
Episode 2
President Obama Meets a Robot: Web Exclusive
Apr 27, 20141m
John Oliver discusses President Barack Obama's trip to Japan where he met a "scary" robot.
Episode 3
Simon Ostrovsky Interview
May 4, 20147m
John Oliver interviews Vice news journalist Simon Ostrovsky who was held captive in Ukraine. This is still a comedy show, we promise.
Episode 4
Letter of the Week: POM Wonderful
May 4, 20144m
In response to our segment in our premiere on food labeling, POM Wonderful sent us a refrigerator full of juice and an elegantly worded letter implying what we can do with it.
Episode 5
Fareed Zakaria Interview Pt. 2
May 18, 201412m
John Oliver and Fareed Zakaria further discuss the victory of Narendra Modi in India's recent election.
Episode 6
Last Week's News... We Think
May 25, 20144m
John Oliver delivers last week's news, predicted two weeks ago. You get it. Just watch.
Episode 7
#MutuallyAssuredHumiliation
May 29, 20141m
With this web exclusive video, the Last Week Tonight staff would like to thank some of the heroes and pioneers who helped make the internet a safer place through #MutuallyAssuredHumiliation.
Episode 8
Stephen Hawking Extended Interview
Jun 15, 20148m
John Oliver talks to Stephen Hawking in the first installment of Last Week Tonight's new "People Who Think Good" series. They cover such topics as parallel universes, artificial intelligence, and Charlize Theron.
Episode 9
Pepe Julian Onziema Interview Pt. II
Jun 29, 201411m
John Oliver talks in depth with Ugandan LGBTI rights activist Pepe Julian Onziema about the oppressive anti-gay legislation in Uganda as well as the western involvement in inspiring those laws.
Episode 10
Fireworks
Jul 6, 20143m
With Last Week Tonight on hiatus, John Oliver takes to the internet to cover the most important story of the past week: Fireworks.
Episode 11
#WeGotThoseGeckos
Aug 3, 20144m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Last week on Last Week Tonight, John Oliver told us to tell Vladimir Putin to #GoGetThoseGeckos. This week, there's some good news...#WeGotThoseGeckos.
Episode 12
John Oliver Literally Destroys Piñatas
Aug 24, 20143m
Watch John Oliver deliver an epic takedown of piñatas.
Episode 13
Fan Mail Vol. 1
Aug 31, 20144m
John Oliver reads fan mail, but because no one sends mail anymore, it’s all from YouTube comments.
Episode 14
Cookie Monster's Ideas
Sep 2, 20142m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Cookie Monster has a few ideas to share with John Oliver. John just wants you to watch their special news report on words.
Episode 15
Roger Goodell
Sep 21, 20143m
Roger Goodell spoke about the NFL’s recent controversies. And he spoke badly. Boo this man.
Episode 16
Pumpkin Spice
Oct 12, 20143m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
Pumpkin spice. Why? John Oliver investigates. Well, he doesn't really investigate. He says things about it, though!
Episode 17
Real Animals, Fake Paws Footage
Oct 19, 201411m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
We have provided this footage for you to do your own Supreme Court reenactments. Please feel free to use it, post your videos, and tag them #RealAnimalsFakePaws so we can find them.
Episode 18
1,000,000 YouTube Subscribers
Nov 2, 20142m
We have accumulated 1,000,000 YouTube subscribers. We’re not really sure what that means!
Episode 19
Turkey Pardoning
Nov 23, 20142m
Turkey pardoning is a weird tradition. They're basically all guilty... of being delicious.
Episode 20
New Year's Eve
Dec 28, 20144m
New Year's Eve is the worst. John Oliver has some great excuses for getting out of it.
Episode 21
Fifty Shades #NotMyChristian Apology
Jan 25, 20154m
John Oliver apologizes to Jamie Dornan for perpetuating the #NotMyChristian hashtag...sort of.
Episode 22
April Fools' Day
Mar 29, 20154m
April Fools’ Day is awful. Please stand with John Oliver and take the Last Week Tonight No-Prank Pledge.
Episode 23
Edward Snowden on Passwords
Apr 9, 20153m
John Oliver and Edward Snowden talk password security.
Episode 24
Lost Graphics
May 24, 20154m
John Oliver shows off some of his favorite graphics that never made it onto the show.
Episode 25
The Mittens of Disapproval Are On
Jun 8, 20154m
John responds to former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner’s wild “The Gloves Are Off” paid political program by buying his own airtime on Trinidad television.
Episode 26
And Now - People Prematurely Declaring The End of Obamacare
Jun 28, 20152m
Five years of people prematurely declaring the end of Obamacare. (This is a web-exclusive video.)
Episode 27
Shallow Dives
Jul 5, 20153m
Instead of covering 1 topic in 15 minutes, John Oliver covers 15 topics in 1 minute.
Episode 28
History Lies
Aug 30, 20154m
John Oliver shares some of his favorite completely made-up history facts.
Episode 29
Back To School
Sep 6, 20154m
John Oliver gives students a crash course in everything they will learn — or not learn — in school this year.
Episode 30
Facebook Privacy Hoax Debunked
Sep 30, 20154m
John Oliver explains that the Facebook privacy protection messages are a hoax and tells you how to actually protect your personal information.
Episode 31
Regifting
Dec 13, 20154m
You will receive at least one horrible gift this month. John Oliver has some tips for getting rid of it.
Episode 32
Revised Resolutions
Jan 3, 20163m
John Oliver helps you revise the New Year’s resolutions you’ve already failed to keep.
Episode 33
Lost Graphics Vol. 2
Jan 24, 20163m
John Oliver shares more of his favorite graphics that never made it on the show.
Episode 34
Conspiracies
Mar 27, 20165m
John Oliver delves into the world of conspiracies and the imagination required to create them. He attempts to wake up the sheeple by showing how Cadbury's Crème Egg is funding the Illuminati.
Episode 35
Cicadas
May 1, 20164m
A mass of cicadas will soon emerge after 17 years in the ground so John Oliver attempts to fill them in on what they have missed since 1999.
Episode 36
How is this Not a Thing?
May 29, 20163m
John Oliver looks at some things that don't exist, but definitely should.
Episode 37
Independence Day
Jul 3, 20163m
To celebrate the anniversary of America’s Independence John Oliver reminds us what they lost in the process.
Episode 38
Fan Mail Vol. 2
Jul 10, 20164m
John Oliver reads some fan mail, once again they all come from YouTube comments.
Episode 39
Endorsements
Jul 16, 20163m
John Oliver makes some official political endorsements.
Episode 40
Johnny Strong
Aug 28, 20164m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
Fed up with the constant stream of superhero movies, John Oliver pitches an original idea for a summer blockbuster based on the adventures of Johnny Strong.
Episode 41
Labor Day
Sep 4, 20163m
Intrigued by the rule against wearing white after Labor Day, John Oliver suggests some other holiday rules to live by.
Episode 42
Birds
Sep 11, 20163m
John Oliver isn’t fond of birds. So as they begin their migration for winter he gives them a piece of his mind.
Episode 43
Net Neutrality Update
May 14, 20176m
John Oliver discusses the recent flood of comments posted on the FCC's website.
Episode 44
Lost Graphics Vol. 3
Jul 15, 20183m
John Oliver shares another collection of his favorite graphics that never made it onto the show.
Episode 45
Retractions
Aug 26, 20184m
John Oliver sets the record straight about some dubious claims he’s made in the past.
Episode 46
SantaCon
Dec 8, 20196m
The holiday season brings with it a host of annual traditions. John Oliver discusses one of the worst.
Episode 47
Push Notifications
Jan 20, 20205m
John Oliver explains what type of news should – and shouldn’t – warrant a push notification.
Episode 48
Pringles Update
Dec 6, 20206m
With the help of viewers at home, John tries to get to the bottom of an important mystery.
Episode 49
Lost Graphics Vol. 4
Apr 25, 20213m
John Oliver shares some of his favorite graphics that never made it to air.
Episode 50
Cereal
May 30, 20217m
John Oliver explains why we need a fun new cereal, and makes a proposition for Cheerios.
Episode 51
Octopuses
Jul 11, 20219m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
John Oliver explains why octopuses are cool, great, and yes, called “octopuses”.
Episode 52
John Dillermand
Jul 18, 20217m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
John Oliver explains why a Danish children's cartoon resonates with him so much.
Episode 53
Masterpiece Gallery Tour
Aug 25, 20212m
You are cordially invited to attend Last Week Tonight's Masterpiece Gallery Tour. Visit lwtgallery.com or johnoliverhasyourraterotica.com for details.
Episode 54
Local Car Commercials Update
Oct 17, 20217m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
John Oliver reveals the brave local car dealership that agreed to produce Last Week Tonight’s commercial script, sight unseen.
Episode 55
Snack Video Games
Dec 5, 202110m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
John Oliver explores the lost world of snack-sponsored video games, and pitches some ideas to today’s snack brands.
Episode 56
Da Vinci Code
Jan 9, 20229m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
John Oliver discusses The Da Vinci Code: the book, the film, and, for some reason, the cultural phenomenon.
Episode 57
Air Bud
Apr 25, 202215m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
John Oliver discusses rules, moral intention, and 1997's Air Bud.
Episode 58
Rocks
May 29, 202217m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
John Oliver discusses Kandiss Taylor, a prominent loser in the race for governor of Georgia, and fierce anti-rock activist.
Episode 59
Beach Dolls
Jul 3, 20229m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
John Oliver discusses a surplus of dolls which have been mysteriously washing up on the beach in Texas, and, crucially, how they can be destroyed.
Episode 60
AI Images
Aug 28, 202211m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
John Oliver discusses the new trend of AI-generated images based on text prompts, and, of course, what it all has to do with cabbage.
Episode 61
Trash
Dec 18, 20229m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
John Oliver explores trash and takes care of some unfinished business in the Ohio of Sweden.
Episode 62
Last Squeak Tonight Presents: A History of Chuck E. Cheese
Apr 9, 202329m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
In lieu of Homeowners Association, the Last Week Tonight team has prepared an alternative story made specifically for people under 35; one that focuses on a different crumbling American institution that you and your age cohorts might find deeply nostalgic: Chuck E. Cheese.
Episode 63
Mike Lindell & MyStore
Aug 24, 202512m
John Oliver talks about Mike Lindell, the online marketplace that is his mesmerizingly bizarre version of Amazon dot com, and why you shouldn’t argue with the wind.
Episode 64
Air Bud (2)
Oct 19, 202520m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
John Oliver discusses the Air Bud franchise. Again. For even longer than he did last time. And for good reason, thank you very much!
Episode 65
Air Bud (3)
Nov 23, 202511m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
John Oliver discusses the Air Bud franchise for the third time, including some surprising revelations about both the financing and production schedule for the newest Air Bud film.