Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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One of the funniest, most refreshing personalities to hit the TV scene in years, John Oliver comes to HBO in this series that takes a topical look at the week in news, politics and current events. Each show offers Oliver a unique platform to offer his distinct perspective on issues facing the world today while also featuring a variety of special guests and segments.
Starring: John Oliver, Bob Costas, Rob Corddry, Paul Rudd, Billy Porter, Alex Trebek, Catherine O'Hara, John Cena, Steve Guttenberg
Episodes
John Oliver returns to HBO for Season 6 of this series that takes a topical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
27. October 27, 2019
Main story: The alarming decision to pull U.S. troops from the Turkey-Syria border.
28. November 3, 2019
Main story: How voting machines work; plus, Trump and his allies attack witnesse...
29. November 10, 2019
Main story: How SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent; plus, Roger S...
30. November 17, 2019
Main story: Why the census matters; plus, the return of Chiijohn; Republicans st...
February 16, 2020
Main story: The pros and cons of Medicare for All; plus, Bill Barr does Trump's personal bidding; and Flyers mascot Gritty is exonerated!
February 23, 2020
Main story: John Oliver talks about India’s controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his government's Hindu nationalism; plus, a look at Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign.
March 1, 2020
Main story: What’s being done to fight coronavirus as it spreads to the U.S.; plus, John offers the Phillie Phanatic a new job.
March 8, 2020
Main story: A look at how much power—and how little accountability—local sheriffs have; plus, Trump's coronavirus incompetence; India's self-censorship of 'Last Week Tonight.'
March 15, 2020
John Oliver discusses how the government is handling the coronavirus outbreak, how they’re not, and what we can do to help.
March 29, 2020
Main story: John Oliver discusses President Trump’s inconsistent response to the coronavirus pandemic; plus, John shows what he's been watching at home and makes an offer to buy some unusual artwork.
April 5, 2020
Main story: John Oliver takes a look One America News, a far-right news network being embraced by President Trump; plus, some GOP governors refuse to issue stay-at-home orders; 'alt-right Pinocchio' Jared Kushner's press conference; and Jeremy Renner drops a new album.
April 12, 2020
Main story: How Coronavirus is impacting the US workforce; plus, possible good news involving erotic rodent artwork; and Peeps are back!
April 19, 2020
Main story: Various sources of misinformation about COVID-19, from televangelists and the right-wing media, to Trump himself; plus, Wendy Williams @home; Coming Up on 'Inside Edition.'
May 3, 2020
Main story: How much coronavirus testing the US has done and why we need to do more; plus, Jared Kushner declares victory over the virus; Alex Jones goes full cannibal; cats love watching John.
May 10, 2020
Why the USPS faces financial catastrophe and what we can do to help; plus, William Barr vs. the law; Trump's ''live and let die'' moment; Axl Rose vs. Steve Mnuchin.
May 17, 2020
The disappearance of sports due to coronavirus; plus, Dr. Bright blows the whistle; Sen. Richard Burr is in deep sh*t; a special message for Adam Driver.
May 31, 2020
With the 2020 presidential election nearing and a pandemic in full swing, John Oliver discusses why voting by mail is necessary; plus, John has some helpful trademark ideas for Dana White.
June 7, 2020
As nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are met with police brutality, John Oliver discusses how the histories of policing and white supremacy are intertwined, the roadblocks to fixing things, and some potential paths forward.
June 14, 2020
The dangers of facial recognition technology; plus; Black Lives Matter protests; NASCAR bans the confederate flag; Tucker Carlson gets triggered by 'Sesame Street.'
June 21, 2020
Why COVID-19 has spread so rapidly behind bars and what we can do to stop it; plus, K-pop fans punk racist hashtags; Trump's Tulsa rally flops; Bolton's new book drops.
June 28, 2020
Evictions are on the rise due to coronavirus; COVID-19 cases are surging in red states like Texas and Florida; Papa John Schnatter ruins Tik Tok.
July 19, 2020
Main story: The proliferation of conspiracy theories about coronavirus; plus, Trump and GOP governors push to open schools in the fall despite rising COVID-19 infection rates.
July 26, 2020
Main story: The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; plus, Trump's authoritarian show of force in Portland; Martha Stewart loosens up.
August 2, 2020
A look at how the history of race is taught in schools; plus, Trump pushes bad medicine; Louie Gohmert tests positive; and Steve Guttenberg has a 'Cameo.'
August 16, 2020
Why people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors; plus, Republicans embrace QAnon; Trump brings back birtherism.
August 23, 2020
An update on Trump's border wall; plus, The "Uncoventional Convention"; the return of Pumpkin Spice.
August 30, 2020
A look at the Republican National Convention, a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports.
September 27, 2020
The future of the Supreme Court; Trump's plan to contest the election; Vin Diesel sings; Sean Penn reads; an important Peeps update.
October 4, 2020
A look at various efforts to destabilize the vote and how to ensure your ballot is properly counted; plus, Trump contracts COVID-19 and suffers a debate debacle.
October 18, 2020
The crucial role of the World Health Organization and why Trump's plans to withdraw the U.S. could have dire consequences; plus, John visits Danbury, CT for a very special ceremony.
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