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8.4/10 (271 votes)
#1

November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War

S10:E17

John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

FLY_ Nov 14, 2023

Wow, that was unexpectedly soft for this show... A meek "both side have issues", and implying it is ...

8.1/10 (209 votes)
#2

November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

S10:E16

John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

batsman Nov 6, 2023

hehe did any of you vote?

8.0/10 (269 votes)
#3

February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

S10:E2

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.

OldBenKenobi Feb 27, 2023

AI is so amazing, but f'ing scary.

8.0/10 (234 votes)
#4

October 22, 2023: McKinsey

S10:E14

John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.

marcs Oct 25, 2023

The segment on McKinsey (and consultants in general) was one of Oliver’s best in recent memory. Supe...

7.9/10 (210 votes)
#5

November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores

S10:E18

John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

ABSTRACTlegend Nov 20, 2023

Pùteketeke today, pùteketeke tomorrow, pùteketeke for the next 100 years!!!

7.9/10 (182 votes)
#6

December 10, 2023: Freight Trains

S10:E20

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.

alexlimberg Dec 12, 2023

* Swift is person of the year * Trump wins debates he doesn't attend * The BBC flips the bird * M...

7.8/10 (217 votes)
#7

December 17, 2023: Elon Musk

S10:E21

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.

m00ps Dec 18, 2023

Holtus In Aeternum - Andre Braugher Main story: Elon Musk And other words

7.7/10 (276 votes)
#8

March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis

S10:E3

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.

OldBenKenobi Mar 6, 2023

Rob DeSantis is such a POS. As much as I hate Trump, love the nickname "Meatball Rob"

7.7/10 (230 votes)
#9

April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations

S10:E7

John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”

RxB1 Apr 10, 2023

This week was a treat, 2 main stories instead of one.The HOA main segment was truly horrifying, but ...

7.7/10 (218 votes)
#10

April 16, 2023: Farmworkers

S10:E8

John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.

alexlimberg Apr 18, 2023

Segments * The NRA is diverse * Texas Abortion pill ruling * And now this: *Did you know Action...

7.7/10 (215 votes)
#11

October 29, 2023: Chocolate

S10:E15

John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

m00ps Oct 30, 2023

Shaftus Rex - Richard Roundtree Main Story: Chocolate

7.7/10 (190 votes)
#12

December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations

S10:E19

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.

jcpdiesel21 Dec 5, 2023

That One Tree Hill clip never gets old.

7.6/10 (268 votes)
#13

February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

S10:E1

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.

OldBenKenobi Feb 21, 2023

You mean the government lied this whole time?! 😮😲😮😲😮😲

7.6/10 (240 votes)
#14

March 19, 2023: Timeshares

S10:E5

John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.

alexlimberg Mar 21, 2023

Segments: * Trump is afraid of being arrested ... and he still dislikes his kids * Banks are in...

7.6/10 (227 votes)
#15

April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement

S10:E6

John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.

alexlimberg Apr 6, 2023

Segments: * France does what France does best: going on strike. In style. * And now this: *The l...

7.6/10 (218 votes)
#16

April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II

S10:E9

John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”

m00ps Apr 24, 2023

Requiescat in Pulitzer - BuzzFeed News Main Story: Cryptocurrency II

7.6/10 (213 votes)
#17

October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

S10:E12

John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.

m00ps Oct 11, 2023

Biden Bitin’ - Commander Main story: Homeschooling

7.6/10 (206 votes)
#18

October 15, 2023: Food Safety

S10:E13

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.

m00ps Oct 16, 2023

Quod Eras Demonstrandum - Taylor Swift Main story: Food Safety

7.5/10 (229 votes)
#19

March 12, 2023: TANF

S10:E4

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.

OldBenKenobi Mar 13, 2023

Work for it! Work for it!

7.5/10 (230 votes)
#20

April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border

S10:E10

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.

alexlimberg May 1, 2023

Segments: * Matthew's dreams are strange * Coronation of Charles III (I can only add: *"Who vote...

7.5/10 (217 votes)
#21

October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care

S10:E11

John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.

Will Patterson Oct 2, 2023

Oh John how we’ve missed you!

7.5/10 (229 votes)
#1

March 12, 2023: TANF

S10:E4

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.

OldBenKenobi Mar 13, 2023

Work for it! Work for it!

7.5/10 (230 votes)
#2

April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border

S10:E10

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.

alexlimberg May 1, 2023

Segments: * Matthew's dreams are strange * Coronation of Charles III (I can only add: *"Who vote...

7.5/10 (217 votes)
#3

October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care

S10:E11

John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.

Will Patterson Oct 2, 2023

Oh John how we’ve missed you!

7.6/10 (268 votes)
#4

February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

S10:E1

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.

OldBenKenobi Feb 21, 2023

You mean the government lied this whole time?! 😮😲😮😲😮😲

7.6/10 (240 votes)
#5

March 19, 2023: Timeshares

S10:E5

John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.

alexlimberg Mar 21, 2023

Segments: * Trump is afraid of being arrested ... and he still dislikes his kids * Banks are in...

7.6/10 (227 votes)
#6

April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement

S10:E6

John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.

alexlimberg Apr 6, 2023

Segments: * France does what France does best: going on strike. In style. * And now this: *The l...

7.6/10 (218 votes)
#7

April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II

S10:E9

John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”

m00ps Apr 24, 2023

Requiescat in Pulitzer - BuzzFeed News Main Story: Cryptocurrency II

7.6/10 (213 votes)
#8

October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

S10:E12

John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.

m00ps Oct 11, 2023

Biden Bitin’ - Commander Main story: Homeschooling

7.6/10 (206 votes)
#9

October 15, 2023: Food Safety

S10:E13

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.

m00ps Oct 16, 2023

Quod Eras Demonstrandum - Taylor Swift Main story: Food Safety

7.7/10 (276 votes)
#10

March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis

S10:E3

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.

OldBenKenobi Mar 6, 2023

Rob DeSantis is such a POS. As much as I hate Trump, love the nickname "Meatball Rob"

7.7/10 (230 votes)
#11

April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations

S10:E7

John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”

RxB1 Apr 10, 2023

This week was a treat, 2 main stories instead of one.The HOA main segment was truly horrifying, but ...

7.7/10 (218 votes)
#12

April 16, 2023: Farmworkers

S10:E8

John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.

alexlimberg Apr 18, 2023

Segments * The NRA is diverse * Texas Abortion pill ruling * And now this: *Did you know Action...

7.7/10 (215 votes)
#13

October 29, 2023: Chocolate

S10:E15

John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

m00ps Oct 30, 2023

Shaftus Rex - Richard Roundtree Main Story: Chocolate

7.7/10 (190 votes)
#14

December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations

S10:E19

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.

jcpdiesel21 Dec 5, 2023

That One Tree Hill clip never gets old.

7.8/10 (217 votes)
#15

December 17, 2023: Elon Musk

S10:E21

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.

m00ps Dec 18, 2023

Holtus In Aeternum - Andre Braugher Main story: Elon Musk And other words

7.9/10 (210 votes)
#16

November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores

S10:E18

John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

ABSTRACTlegend Nov 20, 2023

Pùteketeke today, pùteketeke tomorrow, pùteketeke for the next 100 years!!!

7.9/10 (182 votes)
#17

December 10, 2023: Freight Trains

S10:E20

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.

alexlimberg Dec 12, 2023

* Swift is person of the year * Trump wins debates he doesn't attend * The BBC flips the bird * M...

8.0/10 (269 votes)
#18

February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

S10:E2

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.

OldBenKenobi Feb 27, 2023

AI is so amazing, but f'ing scary.

8.0/10 (234 votes)
#19

October 22, 2023: McKinsey

S10:E14

John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.

marcs Oct 25, 2023

The segment on McKinsey (and consultants in general) was one of Oliver’s best in recent memory. Supe...

8.1/10 (209 votes)
#20

November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

S10:E16

John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

batsman Nov 6, 2023

hehe did any of you vote?

8.4/10 (271 votes)
#21

November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War

S10:E17

John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

FLY_ Nov 14, 2023

Wow, that was unexpectedly soft for this show... A meek "both side have issues", and implying it is ...

7.6/10 (268 votes)

February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

S10:E1

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.

OldBenKenobi Feb 21, 2023

You mean the government lied this whole time?! 😮😲😮😲😮😲

8.0/10 (269 votes)

February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

S10:E2

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.

OldBenKenobi Feb 27, 2023

AI is so amazing, but f'ing scary.

7.7/10 (276 votes)

March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis

S10:E3

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.

OldBenKenobi Mar 6, 2023

Rob DeSantis is such a POS. As much as I hate Trump, love the nickname "Meatball Rob"

7.5/10 (229 votes)

March 12, 2023: TANF

S10:E4

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.

OldBenKenobi Mar 13, 2023

Work for it! Work for it!

7.6/10 (240 votes)

March 19, 2023: Timeshares

S10:E5

John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.

alexlimberg Mar 21, 2023

Segments: * Trump is afraid of being arrested ... and he still dislikes his kids * Banks are in...

7.6/10 (227 votes)

April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement

S10:E6

John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.

alexlimberg Apr 6, 2023

Segments: * France does what France does best: going on strike. In style. * And now this: *The l...

7.7/10 (230 votes)

April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations

S10:E7

John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”

RxB1 Apr 10, 2023

This week was a treat, 2 main stories instead of one.The HOA main segment was truly horrifying, but ...

7.7/10 (218 votes)

April 16, 2023: Farmworkers

S10:E8

John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.

alexlimberg Apr 18, 2023

Segments * The NRA is diverse * Texas Abortion pill ruling * And now this: *Did you know Action...

7.6/10 (218 votes)

April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II

S10:E9

John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”

m00ps Apr 24, 2023

Requiescat in Pulitzer - BuzzFeed News Main Story: Cryptocurrency II

7.5/10 (230 votes)

April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border

S10:E10

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.

alexlimberg May 1, 2023

Segments: * Matthew's dreams are strange * Coronation of Charles III (I can only add: *"Who vote...

7.5/10 (217 votes)

October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care

S10:E11

John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.

Will Patterson Oct 2, 2023

Oh John how we’ve missed you!

7.6/10 (213 votes)

October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

S10:E12

John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.

m00ps Oct 11, 2023

Biden Bitin’ - Commander Main story: Homeschooling

7.6/10 (206 votes)

October 15, 2023: Food Safety

S10:E13

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.

m00ps Oct 16, 2023

Quod Eras Demonstrandum - Taylor Swift Main story: Food Safety

8.0/10 (234 votes)

October 22, 2023: McKinsey

S10:E14

John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.

marcs Oct 25, 2023

The segment on McKinsey (and consultants in general) was one of Oliver’s best in recent memory. Supe...

7.7/10 (215 votes)

October 29, 2023: Chocolate

S10:E15

John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

m00ps Oct 30, 2023

Shaftus Rex - Richard Roundtree Main Story: Chocolate

8.1/10 (209 votes)

November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

S10:E16

John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

batsman Nov 6, 2023

hehe did any of you vote?

8.4/10 (271 votes)

November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War

S10:E17

John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

FLY_ Nov 14, 2023

Wow, that was unexpectedly soft for this show... A meek "both side have issues", and implying it is ...

7.9/10 (210 votes)

November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores

S10:E18

John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

ABSTRACTlegend Nov 20, 2023

Pùteketeke today, pùteketeke tomorrow, pùteketeke for the next 100 years!!!

7.7/10 (190 votes)

December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations

S10:E19

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.

jcpdiesel21 Dec 5, 2023

That One Tree Hill clip never gets old.

7.9/10 (182 votes)

December 10, 2023: Freight Trains

S10:E20

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.

alexlimberg Dec 12, 2023

* Swift is person of the year * Trump wins debates he doesn't attend * The BBC flips the bird * M...

7.8/10 (217 votes)

December 17, 2023: Elon Musk

S10:E21

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.

m00ps Dec 18, 2023

Holtus In Aeternum - Andre Braugher Main story: Elon Musk And other words

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
2 ★ 8.4 24
★ 9.5 Government Surveillance
★ 7.7 The IRS
4 ★ 8.3 25
★ 9.0 Trump vs. Truth
★ 7.9 Nuclear Waste
1 ★ 8.2 24
★ 8.8 Net Neutrality
★ 7.9 Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
3 ★ 8.2 25
★ 9.3 Donald Trump
★ 7.8 Special Districts
12 ★ 8.1 1
★ 8.1 February 16, 2025: Trump 2.0
★ 8.1 February 16, 2025: Trump 2.0
6 ★ 8.1 25
★ 8.5 Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
★ 7.7 Mueller Report
7 ★ 8.0 25
★ 8.8 Police
★ 7.4 Prisons & Jails
5 ★ 8.0 25
★ 8.7 Rudy Giuliani
★ 7.6 Venezuela
11 ★ 7.9 25
★ 8.9 February 18, 2024: Supreme Court
★ 7.4 April 21, 2024: UFOs
9 ★ 7.8 25
★ 8.5 April 10, 2022: Data Brokers
★ 7.5 August 7, 2022: Monkeypox
10 ★ 7.7 21
★ 8.4 November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
★ 7.5 March 12, 2023: TANF
8 ★ 7.7 25
★ 8.3 Episode 212: Raids
★ 6.6 Episode 220: Hair