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Season 9 – 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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A A @Ahmed8128181811 09/05/2022 horrifically unfunny and offensive See more 05/17/2022 How is this show still on the air? Shame on HBO. See more gareth 04/11/2022 From nuanced satire to vicious lampooning to, oddly some might think, an educational channel, John Oliver brings his particular brand of humour to audiences. The makers as usual take great pains to inform themselves before they inform us on any number of important issues , and it's all delivered by the incomparable John Oliver. It's my weekly dose of both comedy and sanity, and I need it now more than ever. See more ripper j @RJ2099 03/07/2022 This is the best comedy on TV. I never miss an episode. I appreciate how they take an in-depth look at the week's topic. Also, I enjoy John's sense of humor. He's funnier on this show than back when he was on TDS. The only part of the show I don't care for is the "And Now This" segment. It's annoying listening to people repeat the same phrase over and over. I get the point he's making with it, but still, it's annoying. Yep, "And Now This" is annoying. See more Jerad W @JeraBear 02/28/2022 This show was absolutely terrible, incredibly unfunny & at times offensive to the audiences' perceived lack of common sense by the ''Host''. The Picture of Oliver on the Show marque (Picture) is very Apro-pas (appropriate) as I imagine that's how most of his limited audience feels after watching more than one episode. Not recommended. See more 02/21/2022 Great start to Season 9, covering Critical race Theory (CRT) and all it's misconceptions and real motives of those seeking to ban talk of race in schools. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 20, 2022 Critical Race Theory Explaining what critical race theory is and isn't; how there will be more of it in the coming months. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 27, 2022 Sex Work Why criminalizing sex work hasn't helped the most vulnerable people involved; the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 6, 2022 Wrongful Convictions John Oliver explains why it's so difficult to be exonerated for a wrongful conviction, even when there's compelling evidence to prove your innocence, and how we can correct the state's mistakes. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 13, 2022 Tickets Why concert tickets are so expensive and who's making money off them; Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill and Disney's campaign donations. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 27, 2022 Harm Reduction John discusses why overdozes in the U.S. have been on the rise and what should and shouldn't be done to prevent them. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 3, 2022 Trucks Discussing how truck drivers do and don't get paid, and how companies exploit them to increase profits. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 10, 2022 Data Brokers Discussing how much data brokers know, what they're doing with personal information and one unexpected way to change privacy laws. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 17, 2022 Police Interrogations John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging; plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate. Details Episode 9 Aired May 1, 2022 Environmental Racism Shedding some light on "Environmental Racism"; discussing the government and zoning. Details Episode 10 Aired May 8, 2022 Abortion Ruling/Philippines John Oliver discusses the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade; plus, the presidential election in the Philippines. Details Episode 11 Aired May 15, 2022 Electric Utilities Discussing the incredible amount of power given to electric utility companies and how they are regulated. Details Episode 12 Aired May 22, 2022 Subway 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. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 5, 2022 School Police Discussing having more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 12, 2022 Internet Self-Preference Discussing tech monopolies and how to address the hidden harm they can do. Details Episode 15 Aired Jun 19, 2022 Rent John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, and how the system is stacked against tenants; plus, GOP primaries. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 26, 2022 Water John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American West; plus, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Details Episode 17 Aired Jul 24, 2022 Inflation John discusses inflation and its causes, and how Biden's stimulus package comes into the equation. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 31, 2022 Mental Health Care John Oliver discusses the cracks in the broken mental health care system; a look at who's running to become the U.K.'s prime minister. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 7, 2022 Monkeypox John Oliver discusses how the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. has been mishandled; conspiracy theorist Alex Jones gets his comeuppance. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 14, 2022 Afghanistan John Oliver discusses what's happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan; the FBI visits Trump; a look at AI-generated imagery. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 21, 2022 Carbon Offsets John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are and what they claim to do; a look at the U.S. House and Senate elections in Alaska. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 11, 2022 Law & Order John Oliver discusses what the wildly popular TV franchise has been teaching people about law enforcement; U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 25, 2022 Bolsonaro John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right president of Brazil; Ron DeSantis' migrant stunt; Puerto Rico's blackouts. Details Episode 24 Aired Oct 2, 2022 Museums John Oliver discusses why some prestigious museums contain so many stolen goods; a disastrous start for the Liz Truss era in the U.K. Details Episode 25 Aired Oct 9, 2022 Crime Reporting Discussing the outlets that cover crime. Details Episode 26 Aired Oct 16, 2022 Transgender Rights II John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, and what's at stake; Russia's war on Ukraine continues. Details Episode 27 Aired Oct 30, 2022 Bail Reform John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many Rebublican attack ads; the UK gets a new prime minister after Liz Truss resigns. Details Episode 28 Aired Nov 6, 2022 Election Subversion With the midterms approaching, John Oliver discusses how some elected officials might try to negate legitimate election results. Details Episode 29 Aired Nov 13, 2022 The Monarchy John Oliver discusses the future, and the unsavory past, of the British Monarchy; Fox News dumps Trump following GOP midterm losses. Details Episode 30 Aired Nov 20, 2022 Qatar World Cup John Oliver discusses the Qatar World Cup and human rights violations happening in the host country; the ongoing chaos at Twitter. Details
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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 20, 2022