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Season 7 – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

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Comedian John Oliver hosts an in-depth, satirical look at developments from the past seven days in news, politics and current events.

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Last Week Tonight With John Oliver — Season 7

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Melanie McFarland Salon.com 04/20/2020
Last Week Tonight retains its shape, structure and edge, and the freewheeling lunacy Oliver's digressive rants and sly digs are somehow augmented by the lack of in-house laughter to punctuate them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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A A @Ahmed8128181811 09/05/2022 horrifically unfunny and offensive. Anything except orange man bad? See more 02/29/2020 I freaking john, only informative talk show out, o and not only is he a genius but he's also funny as fucc. See more Read all reviews
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John Oliver

Host

Wendy Williams

Guest

John Oliver

Executive Producer

Tim Carvell

Executive Producer

James Taylor

Executive Producer

Jon Thoday

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 16, 2020 Medicare for All As presidential hopefuls continue to discuss Medicare-for-all, John Oliver explores how much it might cost, what it will change and who it will help. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 23, 2020 The Father of India John Oliver talks about India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, why he's popular, why he's controversial, and where things are headed for the largest democracy in the world. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 1, 2020 John Oliver Discusses Coronavirus As coronavirus spreads to the United States, John Oliver discusses what's being done to fight the illness, what's gone wrong and how to stay safe. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 8, 2020 Sheriffs With over a thousand sheriffs up for election this year, John Oliver discusses how much power and how little accountability they have. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 15, 2020 Coronavirus II As the spread of coronavirus worsens in the United States, John Oliver discusses how the government is handling the outbreak. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 29, 2020 Coronavirus III A look One America News, a far-right news network being embraced by President Trump; some GOP governors refuse to issue stay-at-home orders. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 5, 2020 One America News Network John Oliver discusses why One America News Network is a personal favorite of President Trump's; plus, the latest on the coronavirus outbreak. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 12, 2020 Coronavirus IV John Oliver discusses how the coronavirus is impacting the U.S. workforce, from mass unemployment to the problems faced by essential workers. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 19, 2020 Coronavirus V John Oliver reports on people spreading misinformation about COVID-19, including televangelists, right-wing media personalities and President Trump; plus, an interview with TV show host Wendy Williams. Details Episode 10 Aired May 3, 2020 Coronavirus VI: Testing John Oliver discusses America's response to the coronavirus and how more nationwide testing is needed to eradicate COVID-19; a special segment for cats. Details Episode 11 Aired May 10, 2020 John Oliver discusses how the United States Postal Service has been essential to the coronavirus pandemic, and how the essential service is at risk. Details Episode 12 Aired May 17, 2020 Coronavirus VII: Sports The disappearance of sports due to the coronavirus; Dr. Bright blows the whistle; Sen. Richard Burr is in over his head; a message for Adam Driver. Details Episode 13 Aired May 31, 2020 Voting by Mail The reason voting by mail is necessary; John has some helpful trademark ideas for Dana White. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 7, 2020 Police Brutality John Oliver examines the George Floyd protests and the systemic issues leading to the excessive force used by police officers. Details Episode 15 Aired Jun 14, 2020 Facial Recognition John Oliver explores the impact of facial recognition software on the world, taking a look at Clearview AI as well as the company's co-founder Hoan Ton-That. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 21, 2020 Coronavirus VIII: Prisons & Jails John Oliver takes a look at the spike in COVID-19 infections in correctional institutions, the unique vulnerabilities impacting those incarcerated, and possible solutions to the issue. Details Episode 17 Aired Jun 28, 2020 Coronavirus IX: Evictions John Oliver examines a worsening foreclosure crisis in the U.S. as some landlords clash with tenants unable to pay rent due to financial stress from the COVID-19 pandemic. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 19, 2020 Coronavirus X: Conspiracy Theories John Oliver investigates the spread of conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus and the push from Trump and GOP governors to reopen schools. Details Episode 19 Aired Jul 26, 2020 China & Uighurs John Oliver discusses footage of aggressive undercover federal agents arresting protesters in Portland, Ore. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 2, 2020 U.S. History Examining what is being taught about legal history in the American school system and what needs to be done to provide accurate information. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 16, 2020 Jury Duty Examining conspiracy theories including birtherism and QAnon; examining jury duty and the racist policies of jury selection. Details Episode 22 Aired Aug 23, 2020 Border Wall II A recap of the "unconventional" Democratic National Convention. Details Episode 23 Aired Aug 30, 2020 RNC 2020 & Kenosha A recap of the Republican National Convention; the shooting in Kenosha, Wis., and ensuing protests by citizens and sporting leagues. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 27, 2020 The Supreme Court The GOP's rush to fill the Supreme Court vacancy; statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.; abolition of the Electoral College. Details Episode 25 Aired Oct 4, 2020 Election 2020 A discussion on President Trump's testing positive for COVID-19 and how the White House has handled the pandemic. Details Episode 26 Aired Oct 18, 2020 World Health Organization Examining the World Health Organization's role in battling disease and how it manages its relationship with member countries. Details Episode 27 Aired Oct 25, 2020 Asylum Topics include the coronovirus, the president's tax returns and recent findings of a bank account in China, the probe into Hunter Biden's laptop information, Rudy Giuliani's role in a New York Post story and the final presidential debate. Details Episode 28 Aired Nov 1, 2020 Coronavirus and William Barr A review of the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Details Episode 29 Aired Nov 8, 2020 U.S. Election 2020 A look at global reactions to projections that Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the election and Trump's reaction to the reported results. Details Episode 30 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Addressing the refusal of President Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Mitch McConnell and other Republicans to accept the election results; president's aides seek relief from the courts. Details

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Last Week Tonight With John Oliver — Season 7

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Season Info

Executive Producer
John Oliver, Tim Carvell, James Taylor, Jon Thoday
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Talk Show, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 16, 2020