Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Season 10
202321 episodes
Episode 1
February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Feb 19, 202335m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
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.
Episode 2
February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence
Feb 26, 202340m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
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.
Episode 3
March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis
Mar 5, 202335m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
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.
Episode 4
March 12, 2023: TANF
Mar 12, 202335m
TMDB rating 6.8TMDB
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.
Episode 5
March 19, 2023: Timeshares
Mar 19, 202335m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
Episode 6
April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement
Apr 2, 202335m
TMDB rating 7.9TMDB
John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
Episode 7
April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations
Apr 9, 202334m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”
Episode 8
April 16, 2023: Farmworkers
Apr 16, 202335m
TMDB rating 7.4TMDB
John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.
Episode 9
April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II
Apr 23, 202335m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”
Episode 10
April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border
Apr 30, 202337m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
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.
Episode 11
October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care
Oct 1, 202339m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.
Episode 12
October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
Oct 8, 202340m
TMDB rating 8.1TMDB
John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
Episode 13
October 15, 2023: Food Safety
Oct 15, 202335m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
John Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.
Episode 14
October 22, 2023: McKinsey
Oct 22, 202338m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
Episode 15
October 29, 2023: Chocolate
Oct 29, 202336m
TMDB rating 8.2TMDB
John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
Episode 16
November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
Nov 5, 202340m
TMDB rating 8.3TMDB
John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
Episode 17
November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
Nov 12, 202340m
TMDB rating 8.6TMDB
John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Episode 18
November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores
Nov 19, 202340m
TMDB rating 7.9TMDB
John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
Episode 19
December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations
Dec 3, 202339m
TMDB rating 7.9TMDB
John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.
Episode 20
December 10, 2023: Freight Trains
Dec 10, 202339m
TMDB rating 8.2TMDB
John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain … everything.
Episode 21
December 17, 2023: Elon Musk
Dec 17, 202339m
TMDB rating 8.1TMDB
John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.