Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Season 12

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Former Daily Show host and correspondent John Oliver brings his persona to this weekly news satire program.

Where to Watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver • Season 12

30 Episodes

February 16, 2025: Trump 2.0
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February 16, 2025: Trump 2.0John Oliver discusses the first four weeks of Donald Trump's second term as president, the strategy behind some of the choices his administration has made, and why it is indeed f**k time. You heard us: It's f**k time.
February 23, 2025: Facebook
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February 23, 2025: FacebookJohn Oliver discusses issues related to content moderation in online platforms. He also points out the Facebook's controversial new plans for content moderation and how the shift of policy it connected with the 2nd term of Donal Trump in office.
March 2, 2025: Tipping
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March 2, 2025: TippingJohn Oliver discusses the right-wing personalities who are now in charge of the FBI, the White House's disastrous meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why tipping is more complicated and fraught than you might realize.
March 9, 2025: ICE Detention Facilities
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March 9, 2025: ICE Detention FacilitiesJohn Oliver discusses Donald Trump's address to Congress, why Republicans have been having a rough time at town halls, the reality of ICE detention facilities, and one very special establishment in Maine.
March 16, 2025: Sports Betting
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March 16, 2025: Sports BettingJohn Oliver talks about the United States of America's massive industry of Sports Betting. He points how sports gambling became so big, why it could be so damaging and what fixes might be possible to make things a bit better. Additionally he discusses the bizarre arrest of Mahmoud Khalil.
March 30, 2025: Tasers
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March 30, 2025: TasersJohn Oliver discusses whether Tasers are as safe and effective as the company that makes them claims, the broader effect Tasers have had on policing, and why you shouldn't test Tasers out on any of your family members.
April 6, 2025: Trans Athletes
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April 6, 2025: Trans AthletesJohn Oliver discusses Donald Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs and why trans athletes seem to be at the center of U.S. politics.
April 13, 2025: Trump & Tariffs
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April 13, 2025: Trump & TariffsJohn Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, and why it's important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest.
April 27, 2025: Health Agency Cuts
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April 27, 2025: Health Agency CutsJohn Oliver discusses the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.'s leadership, the many ways those cuts will impact all of us, and some sad news about a beloved cereal mascot.
May 4, 2025: Deportations
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May 4, 2025: DeportationsJohn Oliver talks about the recent deportations initiatives by the Trump administration, and the whole operation is being mishandled in many cases. He points how it is affecting so many people who are not the hardened criminals. Also he brings out an interesting thing about minor baseball league.
May 11, 2025: Alliance Defending Freedom
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May 11, 2025: Alliance Defending FreedomJohn Oliver takes a look at the Alliance Defending Freedom – the legal organization behind several landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Dobbs case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, a five-star book review of a one-star book.
May 18, 2025: Trump in the Press
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May 18, 2025: Trump in the PressJohn Oliver discusses how Donald Trump is becoming an increasing threat to the press, reveals which Minor League Baseball team we've chosen for a rebrand, and explores what it means to "serve kant"!
June 1, 2025: Air Traffic Controllers
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June 1, 2025: Air Traffic ControllersJohn Oliver addresses the critical air traffic control situation following recent incidents. He reveals the job stress of controllers, the rigorous selection process and the obsolete equipment they use to keep our skies safe.
June 8, 2025: Med Spas
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June 8, 2025: Med SpasJohn Oliver discusses the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Mike Lindell's trial, the lack of regulation at med spas, and a fun new way to spell "scumbag."
June 15, 2025: Child Incarceration
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June 15, 2025: Child IncarcerationJohn Oliver discusses the past week's protests against ICE's escalating deportation strategies, how the U.S. is incarcerating kids at a rate that may exceed other nations, and what it looks like to be teargassed in a chill way.
June 22, 2025: AI Content
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June 22, 2025: AI ContentJohn Oliver discusses about the recent influx of AI-generated online content which is swarming the internet space. He also points how it affecting various aspects our life negatively and what little the major platforms are doing to tackle this.
June 29, 2025: Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
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June 29, 2025: Trump's Big Beautiful BillJohn Oliver discusses the race for mayor in New York City and what could happen if Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is passed, and unveils the new mascot for Erie, Pennsylvania's Minor League Baseball team. A mascot to eclipse all other mascots.
July 27, 2025: Gang Databases
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July 27, 2025: Gang DatabasesJohn Oliver discusses why Donald Trump spent the past week deflecting from developments concerning Jeffrey Epstein, the massive problems caused by gang databases, and what happened at Erie's inaugural Moon Mammoths game.
August 3, 2025: Deferred Prosecution Agreements
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August 3, 2025: Deferred Prosecution AgreementsJohn Oliver discusses how Israel is starving civilians in Gaza by blocking vital aid, how deferred prosecution agreements are helping corporations sweep serious crimes under the rug, and the least horny message you could possibly get on Hinge.
August 10, 2025: Deportation Promise
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August 10, 2025: Deportation PromiseJohn Oliver discusses the Trump administration's promise to deport one million immigrants, what the follow through on that promise looks like in practice, and what the actual rules are about the masked police arresting civilians across the country.
August 17, 2025: Make America Healthy Again
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August 17, 2025: Make America Healthy AgainJohn Oliver discusses why Donald Trump seized control of the police in Washington, D.C., where the "Make America Healthy Again" movement in the U.S. could be headed, and whether or not you can buy testicles on Amazon. Three issues of equal importance.
September 7, 2025: Higher Education
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September 7, 2025: Higher EducationJohn Oliver discusses Florida's move to end vaccine mandates, Trump's war on higher education, and why universities should start acting more like tough little shrimp. Ya, you heard us: tough little shrimp.
September 21, 2025: Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
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September 21, 2025: Jimmy Kimmel SuspensionJohn Oliver discusses ABC's move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, and what it means for free speech in the United States, plus some pertinent information about one very depressed loaf of bread.
September 28, 2025: Benjamin Netanyahu
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September 28, 2025: Benjamin NetanyahuJohn Oliver discusses Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power in Israel, why he's allied with some of the most extreme voices in his country today, and finally, a summary of one iconic meltdown we think TikTok is gonna wanna revisit.
October 5, 2025: Presidential Libraries
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October 5, 2025: Presidential LibrariesJohn Oliver discusses what presidential libraries are exactly, how presidents use them to fundraise in office, how Donald Trump might make existing problems even worse and – of course – some stuff about one president's unique inseam.
October 12, 2025: Paramount Skydance Merger
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October 12, 2025: Paramount Skydance MergerJohn Oliver discusses the how Paramount Skydance has named Bari Weiss the new Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, who claims herself as a political homeless. But her online outlet 'The Free Press' says it different, which also shows how really worrisome method of publication she supports.
October 26, 2025: Medicare Advantage
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October 26, 2025: Medicare AdvantageJohn Oliver discusses the many bold moves Donald Trump made over the past week without proper due process. Then, John outlines what Medicare Advantage is really about, and why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance, and less advantage than the regular medicare.
November 2, 2025: Police Chases
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November 2, 2025: Police ChasesJohn Oliver dissect the ongoing government shutdown in the U.S., and how it's related to both a crisis of food insecurity, surging health care costs and republican unhinged blame game. Then, he explains why police chases are increasing fatality rather than reducing it. Also, he announces his own horse powered wine line.
November 9, 2025: Felony Murder
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November 9, 2025: Felony MurderJohn Oliver discusses felony murder, a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Cillian Murphy won an Oscar, not his parents whose hot Irish sex led to his existence. Those last two things are related. We swear.
November 16, 2025: Public Media
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November 16, 2025: Public MediaJohn Oliver discusses Jeffrey Epstein's emails about Donald Trump, the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, and some absolutely essential questions about a squirrel named Peapod.