Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Name: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Genre: Talk, Comedy, News
Released: 2014-04-27
Rating: 7.8
Cast: John Oliver

RETURNING13 Seasons377 Episodes★ 7.8

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a talk and comedy series on HBO that premiered in 2014, with 13 seasons and 377 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 13 Episode 28, airs on Nov 1, 2026.

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NetworkHBO

First AiredApr 27, 2014

Last AiredOct 25, 2026

GenreTalk, Comedy, News

Created ByJohn Oliver

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionSixteen String Jack Productions, Avalon Television, Partially Important Productions

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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E1February 15, 2026: ICE

Feb 15, 202640m★ 4.2

John Oliver discusses ICE's repeated atrocities over the past months and explores the massive entity overseeing it all: the Department of Homeland Security. How it started, who runs it, and how many hats Kristi Noem owns.

E2February 22, 2026: Twitter

Feb 22, 202640m★ 4.2

John Oliver discusses how an already flawed Twitter got worse under Elon Musk, how it continues to impact us all, and what it has to do with the 30-40 trillion cells humans are composed of.

E3March 1, 2026: Police Body Cameras

Mar 1, 202639m★ 4.2

John Oliver discusses why police body cameras can be useful, or useless, depending on whether they're used properly, and yeah, he also discusses what it looks like to arrest a giant mouse. Because of course he does.

E4March 8, 2026: USAID

Mar 8, 202650m★ 4.0

John Oliver discusses the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, why the Trump Administration has gutted the United States Agency for International Development, and why John is jealous of Stephen A. Smith. Or, sorry – Brick.

E5March 15, 2026: J.D. Vance

Mar 15, 202640m★ 4.0

John Oliver discusses the Trump Administration's mixed messaging surrounding the U.S.'s ongoing war with Iran, then explores J.D. Vance's ideologies past and present, including but not limited to who J.D. thinks is a real stupidhead.

E6March 22, 2026: Police Stings

Mar 22, 202639m★ 3.6

John Oliver discusses police stings, why they can seem like they're creating more crime than they're stopping, and the best alias for any undercover cop, ever, in history. Ok, fine, we'll just tell you: It's a tie between "Angelo Lasagna" and "Rico Rigatone."

E7March 29, 2026: Hungary

Mar 29, 202640m★ 3.2

John Oliver discusses the elections on the horizon for Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, why conservatives in the US are so invested in him maintaining power, and what it all has to do with Rob Schneider.

E8April 19, 2026: Prediction Markets

Apr 19, 202640m★ 3.7

John Oliver discusses prediction markets – platforms where you can bet on basically anything, from the weather to the war in Iran – and the legal and moral questions posed by their existence.

E9April 26, 2026: AI Chatbots

Apr 26, 202640m★ 3.4

John Oliver discusses AI chatbots, why they're flirting with users unprompted and encouraging people to open soggy cereal cafes, and how their flaws can be genuinely hazardous to the public.

E10May 3, 2026: Gas Station Drugs

May 3, 202640m★ 3.7

John Oliver discusses the sprawling industry of "gas station drugs" – a world of questionable supplements and boner pills – which is posing a risk to the public by putting under-regulated substances over the counter.

E11May 10, 2026: Shadow Docket

May 10, 202639m★ 3.3

John Oliver discusses the shadow docket – a shortcut to the Supreme Court which is rapidly advancing the Trump administration's agenda. Plus, some fun and unexpected facts about turtles! You know, to spice things up.

E12May 17, 2026: Structured Settlements

May 17, 202640m★ 3.4

John Oliver discusses structured settlements – the incremental payments designed to sustain victims of injury or wrongful death over long periods of time.

E13May 31, 2026: Presidential Pardons

May 31, 202648m★ 3.8

John Oliver discusses who Donald Trump has pardoned since he's been in office, and what it would be like to have sex with a cartoon character who has your voice. Not a cartoon character OF YOU! Just a cartoon character *with your voice.*

E14June 7, 2026: New College of Florida

Jun 7, 202640m★ 3.4

John Oliver discusses New College of Florida – the small liberal arts school that has been taken over by Governor Ron DeSantis – and why we think their new mascot would really get Samantha from Sex and the City going.

E15June 14, 2026: UK Elections

Jun 14, 202640m★ 3.7

John Oliver discusses the upcoming elections in the UK, why the race for Prime Minister hinges on 76,000 voters who live in a small area called Makerfield, and which party leader looks like his first words were "British East India Company."

E16June 21, 2026: Feral Hogs

Jun 21, 202640m★ 3.2

John Oliver discusses one of the most destructive invasive species in America: feral hogs. How they got here, the damage they're doing, and why the Discovery Channel should really consider doing "Cow Week."

E17June 28, 2026: Congressional Maps

Jun 28, 202640m★ 3.4

John Oliver discusses how the Supreme Court has paved the way for the redrawing of congressional maps across the country, and what it means for the midterm elections. Plus, an urgent update on Gavin Newsom’s summer reading.

E18July 26, 2026: Trump Cryptocurrency

Jul 26, 202645m★ 3.7

John Oliver discusses how the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures have overshadowed their other businesses, how they've created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and what it all has to do with Fartcoin.

E19August 2, 2026: Police Tools

Aug 2, 202640m★ 3.1

John Oliver discusses the tools police are using to keep track of civilians – whether or not they're suspected of a crime – and some creative ideas about how to use wigs.

E20August 9, 2026: Department of Justice

Aug 9, 202640m★ 3.5

John Oliver discusses how the Department of Justice has changed since Trump took office for his second term.

E21August 16, 2026: Fetus Rights

Aug 16, 202640m★ 3.7

John Oliver discusses how some states in the U.S. have given rights to fetuses, where the idea came from and where things could be headed next.

E22August 23, 2026: Subscription Model

Aug 23, 202639m★ 4.9

John Oliver discusses why more and more companies are shifting to a subscription model, how it's impacting consumers, and what could possibly be more embarrassing than liking Madame Web.

E23September 20, 2026: UnitedHealth Group

Sep 20, 202640m★ 4.6

With Luigi Mangione's upcoming sentencing, John Oliver devotes the full episode to covering UnitedHealth Group: Why customers hate them, how they got so profitable, and why doctors are wishing explosive diarrhea on their board members.

E24September 27, 2026: Brazil's Presidential Election

Sep 27, 202640m★ 4.9

John Oliver discusses Brazil's upcoming presidential election, the baggage associated with the two leading candidates, and some insight into acting from John – a person who has acted. Twice.

E25October 4, 2026: Secret Service

Oct 4, 202640m★ 4.8

John Oliver discusses the Secret Service, why they're in a worrying state, and how ethernet cables became disturbingly crucial to the nation's safety.

E26October 11, 2026: Generic Drugs

Oct 11, 202640m★ 5.0

John Oliver does a deep dive on generic drugs, why they’re so important, why they can be so vulnerable to shortages and quality issues, and why Kevin Bacon can’t solve everything all on his own.

E27October 25, 2026: Republican Extremism

Oct 25, 202640m★ 5.4

Ahead of the midterms, John Oliver devotes an entire episode to discussing the rising prominence of extremist beliefs within the Republican Party – from white nationalism to antisemitism – and what it all has to do with Vandy potato chips.

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About Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a talk, comedy, news series on HBO. The show first aired on Apr 27, 2014 and currently has 13 seasons and 377 episodes. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is currently airing; the next episode airs on Nov 1, 2026. It has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 861 votes. The cast includes John Oliver. Created by John Oliver.