Last Week Tonight with John Oliver poster
8.7/10 (378 votes)
#1

Rudy Giuliani

S5:E10

Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump’s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent record in the wake of his recent political upsets.

djweaver29 May 7, 2018

It's sad to see such a good show end so soon. Goodbye John. You will be missed.

8.4/10 (395 votes)
#2

Trump vs. The World

S5:E1

America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is...complicated.

AndrewBloom Feb 20, 2018

[7.5/10] It’s certainly nice to have John Oliver back, as the onslaught of news in his absence has l...

8.3/10 (352 votes)
#3

Italian Election

S5:E2

Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally ridiculous candidate.

AndrewBloom Feb 27, 2018

[7.8/10] Good episode. The round-up was good, from finding the humor in Trump's response to the rece...

8.3/10 (361 votes)
#4

Mike Pence

S5:E5

John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrote a children's book about him.

MellowB Mar 19, 2018

Brilliant. The German Amazon unfortunately does not have a paper version of the book but I bought th...

8.3/10 (299 votes)
#5

Brett Kavanaugh

S5:E24

John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, his Supreme Court nomination, and what that could all mean for the highest (mostly-dog) court in the land.

8.2/10 (257 votes)
#6

Trade

S5:E21

Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-handed documentaries about the global trading system were more informative.

vishal8492 Aug 27, 2018

It actually explains a lot!

8.1/10 (350 votes)
#7

NRA TV

S5:E3

The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about anything sound terrifying...including muffins.

AndrewBloom Mar 6, 2018

[5.5/10] This wasn't bad exactly, just kind of uninspired. The opening round-up made quick work of t...

8.1/10 (297 votes)
#8

Xi Jinping

S5:E15

Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the idea of unrestricted authority seem as troubling as the concept of singing children.

AndrewBloom Jun 19, 2018

[7.1/10] I gotta admit, *LWT* is getting a little predictable. The opening round-up was a solid enou...

8.1/10 (282 votes)
#9

Facebook

S5:E23

Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how they “connect the world” and more on why connecting people isn’t always the best idea.

8.0/10 (314 votes)
#10

Immigration Courts

S5:E6

America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That’s as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show.

dgw Apr 18, 2018

Completely worth watching just for H. Jon Benjamin in a courtroom run by little kids.

8.0/10 (292 votes)
#11

Corporate Taxes

S5:E8

Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even more surprisingly, that’s a legal thing to do.

AndrewBloom May 2, 2018

A nice example of what makes *LWT* tonight great. The round-up did a nice job of putting context to ...

8.0/10 (304 votes)
#12

Iran Deal

S5:E9

Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will do his best to keep that from happening.

AndrewBloom May 2, 2018

[7.5/10] Good episode. I like the fact that the opening round-up focused on a lesser-known member of...

8.0/10 (295 votes)
#13

Drug Rehabilitation Clinics

S5:E12

Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit

AndrewBloom May 22, 2018

[7.8/10] In many ways, this is the kind of *LWT* episode I've missed. There's a good main story cove...

8.0/10 (281 votes)
#14

Guardianship

S5:E13

It’s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group of celebrities to offer a warning about predatory behavior...in a legal guardian or a hippo.

AndrewBloom Jun 5, 2018

[7.4/10] Good episode. I particularly liked the opening segments. Making fun of Trump for his reacti...

8.0/10 (281 votes)
#15

Stupid Watergate II

S5:E14

John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

JDAckers Jun 12, 2018

As someone from the UK but watches the US recording, I was not aware of the anti-satire rules of usi...

8.0/10 (262 votes)
#16

Brazilian Elections

S5:E25

Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. John Oliver urges the people of Brazil not to figuratively fingerbang their democracy.

7.9/10 (325 votes)
#17

Crisis Pregnancy Centers

S5:E7

Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious groups like, for instance, a late night talk show’s megachurch.

AndrewBloom Apr 14, 2018

[7.4/10] Another good episode, another good instance of digging into another slice of world news in ...

7.9/10 (276 votes)
#18

Prosecutors

S5:E19

John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it’s important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog.

Chronosus Aug 16, 2018

Weakest episode this season I must say

7.9/10 (268 votes)
#19

Felony Disenfranchisement

S5:E22

Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida.

djweaver29 Sep 10, 2018

I quite liked the final segment. I was very different than what the show typically does, but I think...

7.8/10 (360 votes)
#20

Cryptocurrencies

S5:E4

Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investors equally excited about the concept of caution.

AndrewBloom Mar 13, 2018

[7.4/10] I gotta admit, as shocking as it is to see some of the on-screen sexual harassment on Inter...

7.8/10 (294 votes)
#21

Workplace Sexual Harassment

S5:E18

With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem.

AndrewBloom Jul 31, 2018

As much as the interview segments on most talk shows tend to bore me, I wish that Oliver did more of...

7.7/10 (286 votes)
#22

Mexican Elections

S5:E16

Mexico is on the verge of a major election. John Oliver discusses some things we should know about the races and one thing we should not know about Santa Claus.

AndrewBloom Jun 26, 2018

[7.2/10] This was more of a "point and laugh" episode than an "let's educate you on something" episo...

7.7/10 (274 votes)
#23

Gene Editing

S5:E17

Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms. John Oliver explores the risks, rewards, and wolf-related hazards of gene editing.

AndrewBloom Jul 3, 2018

[8.3/10] Good episode. Oliver was unusually apocalyptic about the Supreme Court news, and the polite...

7.7/10 (273 votes)
#24

Astroturfing

S5:E20

Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice called astroturfing that can warp the public perception of anything...even astroturfing.

7.6/10 (303 votes)
#25

Venezuela

S5:E11

John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela and enlists the help of a large bird who bears a striking resemblance to Wilmer Valderrama.

AndrewBloom May 15, 2018

[7.3/10] Good episode. The opening round-up had some good gags, though as I've said before, the "are...

7.6/10 (303 votes)
#1

Venezuela

S5:E11

John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela and enlists the help of a large bird who bears a striking resemblance to Wilmer Valderrama.

AndrewBloom May 15, 2018

[7.3/10] Good episode. The opening round-up had some good gags, though as I've said before, the "are...

7.7/10 (286 votes)
#2

Mexican Elections

S5:E16

Mexico is on the verge of a major election. John Oliver discusses some things we should know about the races and one thing we should not know about Santa Claus.

AndrewBloom Jun 26, 2018

[7.2/10] This was more of a "point and laugh" episode than an "let's educate you on something" episo...

7.7/10 (274 votes)
#3

Gene Editing

S5:E17

Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms. John Oliver explores the risks, rewards, and wolf-related hazards of gene editing.

AndrewBloom Jul 3, 2018

[8.3/10] Good episode. Oliver was unusually apocalyptic about the Supreme Court news, and the polite...

7.7/10 (273 votes)
#4

Astroturfing

S5:E20

Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice called astroturfing that can warp the public perception of anything...even astroturfing.

7.8/10 (360 votes)
#5

Cryptocurrencies

S5:E4

Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investors equally excited about the concept of caution.

AndrewBloom Mar 13, 2018

[7.4/10] I gotta admit, as shocking as it is to see some of the on-screen sexual harassment on Inter...

7.8/10 (294 votes)
#6

Workplace Sexual Harassment

S5:E18

With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem.

AndrewBloom Jul 31, 2018

As much as the interview segments on most talk shows tend to bore me, I wish that Oliver did more of...

7.9/10 (325 votes)
#7

Crisis Pregnancy Centers

S5:E7

Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious groups like, for instance, a late night talk show’s megachurch.

AndrewBloom Apr 14, 2018

[7.4/10] Another good episode, another good instance of digging into another slice of world news in ...

7.9/10 (276 votes)
#8

Prosecutors

S5:E19

John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it’s important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog.

Chronosus Aug 16, 2018

Weakest episode this season I must say

7.9/10 (268 votes)
#9

Felony Disenfranchisement

S5:E22

Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida.

djweaver29 Sep 10, 2018

I quite liked the final segment. I was very different than what the show typically does, but I think...

8.0/10 (314 votes)
#10

Immigration Courts

S5:E6

America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That’s as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show.

dgw Apr 18, 2018

Completely worth watching just for H. Jon Benjamin in a courtroom run by little kids.

8.0/10 (292 votes)
#11

Corporate Taxes

S5:E8

Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even more surprisingly, that’s a legal thing to do.

AndrewBloom May 2, 2018

A nice example of what makes *LWT* tonight great. The round-up did a nice job of putting context to ...

8.0/10 (304 votes)
#12

Iran Deal

S5:E9

Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will do his best to keep that from happening.

AndrewBloom May 2, 2018

[7.5/10] Good episode. I like the fact that the opening round-up focused on a lesser-known member of...

8.0/10 (295 votes)
#13

Drug Rehabilitation Clinics

S5:E12

Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit

AndrewBloom May 22, 2018

[7.8/10] In many ways, this is the kind of *LWT* episode I've missed. There's a good main story cove...

8.0/10 (281 votes)
#14

Guardianship

S5:E13

It’s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group of celebrities to offer a warning about predatory behavior...in a legal guardian or a hippo.

AndrewBloom Jun 5, 2018

[7.4/10] Good episode. I particularly liked the opening segments. Making fun of Trump for his reacti...

8.0/10 (281 votes)
#15

Stupid Watergate II

S5:E14

John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

JDAckers Jun 12, 2018

As someone from the UK but watches the US recording, I was not aware of the anti-satire rules of usi...

8.0/10 (262 votes)
#16

Brazilian Elections

S5:E25

Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. John Oliver urges the people of Brazil not to figuratively fingerbang their democracy.

8.1/10 (350 votes)
#17

NRA TV

S5:E3

The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about anything sound terrifying...including muffins.

AndrewBloom Mar 6, 2018

[5.5/10] This wasn't bad exactly, just kind of uninspired. The opening round-up made quick work of t...

8.1/10 (297 votes)
#18

Xi Jinping

S5:E15

Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the idea of unrestricted authority seem as troubling as the concept of singing children.

AndrewBloom Jun 19, 2018

[7.1/10] I gotta admit, *LWT* is getting a little predictable. The opening round-up was a solid enou...

8.1/10 (282 votes)
#19

Facebook

S5:E23

Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how they “connect the world” and more on why connecting people isn’t always the best idea.

8.2/10 (257 votes)
#20

Trade

S5:E21

Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-handed documentaries about the global trading system were more informative.

vishal8492 Aug 27, 2018

It actually explains a lot!

8.3/10 (352 votes)
#21

Italian Election

S5:E2

Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally ridiculous candidate.

AndrewBloom Feb 27, 2018

[7.8/10] Good episode. The round-up was good, from finding the humor in Trump's response to the rece...

8.3/10 (361 votes)
#22

Mike Pence

S5:E5

John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrote a children's book about him.

MellowB Mar 19, 2018

Brilliant. The German Amazon unfortunately does not have a paper version of the book but I bought th...

8.3/10 (299 votes)
#23

Brett Kavanaugh

S5:E24

John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, his Supreme Court nomination, and what that could all mean for the highest (mostly-dog) court in the land.

8.4/10 (395 votes)
#24

Trump vs. The World

S5:E1

America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is...complicated.

AndrewBloom Feb 20, 2018

[7.5/10] It’s certainly nice to have John Oliver back, as the onslaught of news in his absence has l...

8.7/10 (378 votes)
#25

Rudy Giuliani

S5:E10

Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump’s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent record in the wake of his recent political upsets.

djweaver29 May 7, 2018

It's sad to see such a good show end so soon. Goodbye John. You will be missed.

8.4/10 (395 votes)

Trump vs. The World

S5:E1

America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is...complicated.

AndrewBloom Feb 20, 2018

[7.5/10] It’s certainly nice to have John Oliver back, as the onslaught of news in his absence has l...

8.3/10 (352 votes)

Italian Election

S5:E2

Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally ridiculous candidate.

AndrewBloom Feb 27, 2018

[7.8/10] Good episode. The round-up was good, from finding the humor in Trump's response to the rece...

8.1/10 (350 votes)

NRA TV

S5:E3

The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about anything sound terrifying...including muffins.

AndrewBloom Mar 6, 2018

[5.5/10] This wasn't bad exactly, just kind of uninspired. The opening round-up made quick work of t...

7.8/10 (360 votes)

Cryptocurrencies

S5:E4

Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investors equally excited about the concept of caution.

AndrewBloom Mar 13, 2018

[7.4/10] I gotta admit, as shocking as it is to see some of the on-screen sexual harassment on Inter...

8.3/10 (361 votes)

Mike Pence

S5:E5

John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrote a children's book about him.

MellowB Mar 19, 2018

Brilliant. The German Amazon unfortunately does not have a paper version of the book but I bought th...

8.0/10 (314 votes)

Immigration Courts

S5:E6

America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That’s as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show.

dgw Apr 18, 2018

Completely worth watching just for H. Jon Benjamin in a courtroom run by little kids.

7.9/10 (325 votes)

Crisis Pregnancy Centers

S5:E7

Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious groups like, for instance, a late night talk show’s megachurch.

AndrewBloom Apr 14, 2018

[7.4/10] Another good episode, another good instance of digging into another slice of world news in ...

8.0/10 (292 votes)

Corporate Taxes

S5:E8

Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even more surprisingly, that’s a legal thing to do.

AndrewBloom May 2, 2018

A nice example of what makes *LWT* tonight great. The round-up did a nice job of putting context to ...

8.0/10 (304 votes)

Iran Deal

S5:E9

Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will do his best to keep that from happening.

AndrewBloom May 2, 2018

[7.5/10] Good episode. I like the fact that the opening round-up focused on a lesser-known member of...

8.7/10 (378 votes)

Rudy Giuliani

S5:E10

Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump’s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent record in the wake of his recent political upsets.

djweaver29 May 7, 2018

It's sad to see such a good show end so soon. Goodbye John. You will be missed.

7.6/10 (303 votes)

Venezuela

S5:E11

John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela and enlists the help of a large bird who bears a striking resemblance to Wilmer Valderrama.

AndrewBloom May 15, 2018

[7.3/10] Good episode. The opening round-up had some good gags, though as I've said before, the "are...

8.0/10 (295 votes)

Drug Rehabilitation Clinics

S5:E12

Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit

AndrewBloom May 22, 2018

[7.8/10] In many ways, this is the kind of *LWT* episode I've missed. There's a good main story cove...

8.0/10 (281 votes)

Guardianship

S5:E13

It’s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group of celebrities to offer a warning about predatory behavior...in a legal guardian or a hippo.

AndrewBloom Jun 5, 2018

[7.4/10] Good episode. I particularly liked the opening segments. Making fun of Trump for his reacti...

8.0/10 (281 votes)

Stupid Watergate II

S5:E14

John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

JDAckers Jun 12, 2018

As someone from the UK but watches the US recording, I was not aware of the anti-satire rules of usi...

8.1/10 (297 votes)

Xi Jinping

S5:E15

Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the idea of unrestricted authority seem as troubling as the concept of singing children.

AndrewBloom Jun 19, 2018

[7.1/10] I gotta admit, *LWT* is getting a little predictable. The opening round-up was a solid enou...

7.7/10 (286 votes)

Mexican Elections

S5:E16

Mexico is on the verge of a major election. John Oliver discusses some things we should know about the races and one thing we should not know about Santa Claus.

AndrewBloom Jun 26, 2018

[7.2/10] This was more of a "point and laugh" episode than an "let's educate you on something" episo...

7.7/10 (274 votes)

Gene Editing

S5:E17

Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms. John Oliver explores the risks, rewards, and wolf-related hazards of gene editing.

AndrewBloom Jul 3, 2018

[8.3/10] Good episode. Oliver was unusually apocalyptic about the Supreme Court news, and the polite...

7.8/10 (294 votes)

Workplace Sexual Harassment

S5:E18

With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem.

AndrewBloom Jul 31, 2018

As much as the interview segments on most talk shows tend to bore me, I wish that Oliver did more of...

7.9/10 (276 votes)

Prosecutors

S5:E19

John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it’s important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog.

Chronosus Aug 16, 2018

Weakest episode this season I must say

7.7/10 (273 votes)

Astroturfing

S5:E20

Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice called astroturfing that can warp the public perception of anything...even astroturfing.

8.2/10 (257 votes)

Trade

S5:E21

Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-handed documentaries about the global trading system were more informative.

vishal8492 Aug 27, 2018

It actually explains a lot!

7.9/10 (268 votes)

Felony Disenfranchisement

S5:E22

Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida.

djweaver29 Sep 10, 2018

I quite liked the final segment. I was very different than what the show typically does, but I think...

8.1/10 (282 votes)

Facebook

S5:E23

Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how they “connect the world” and more on why connecting people isn’t always the best idea.

8.3/10 (299 votes)

Brett Kavanaugh

S5:E24

John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, his Supreme Court nomination, and what that could all mean for the highest (mostly-dog) court in the land.

8.0/10 (262 votes)

Brazilian Elections

S5:E25

Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. John Oliver urges the people of Brazil not to figuratively fingerbang their democracy.

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