Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Season 4

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

30 Episodes

  • Trump vs. Truth
    E1
    Trump vs. TruthDonald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet.
  • Putin
    E2
    PutinVladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.
  • Obamacare
    E3
    ObamacareCongressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.
  • Dalai Lama
    E4
    Dalai LamaTibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.
  • American Health Care Act
    E5
    American Health Care ActThe Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump.
  • Federal Budget
    E6
    Federal BudgetDonald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.
  • Marijuana
    E7
    MarijuanaUnder federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.
  • Gerrymandering
    E8
    GerrymanderingLawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.
  • French Elections
    E9
    French ElectionsThe presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters.
  • Ivanka & Jared
    E10
    Ivanka & JaredIvanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience.
  • Net Neutrality II
    E11
    Net Neutrality IIEqual access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.
  • Dialysis
    E12
    DialysisFor-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell.
  • Stupid Watergate
    E13
    Stupid WatergateStupid Watergate is a reference to Nixon presidency's scandals which led him to resign and Oliver contrasts it with current series of scandals of Trump and how they've led to talks of impeachment just within 4 months of his presidency.
  • Paris Agreement
    E14
    Paris AgreementDonald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet.
  • Brexit II
    E15
    Brexit IIIn the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.
  • Coal
    E16
    CoalDonald Trump won coal country in the 2016 election in part by promising to do away with Obama era job killing regulations. But what is it that's really killing coal jobs and where is the most promising growth in the region.
  • Vaccines
    E17
    VaccinesThe benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group
    E18
    Sinclair Broadcast GroupJohn Oliver takes on The Sinclair Broadcast Group, detainer of the majority of local news channel. He also tackles past president's of the United States with a focus on Warren G. Harding, and POTUS Donald Trump
  • Alex Jones
    E19
    Alex JonesAlex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.
  • Border Patrol
    E20
    Border PatrolDonald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.
  • North Korea
    E21
    North KoreaAs nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.
  • Nuclear Waste
    E22
    Nuclear WasteNuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste.
  • Joe Arpaio
    E23
    Joe ArpaioJohn Oliver talks about presidential pardons, and specifically President Trumps first pardon of Joe Arpaio. He discusses the crimes Arpaio is convicted for, and the message Trumps sends by pardoning him.
  • Corporate Consolidation
    E24
    Corporate ConsolidationJohn Oliver talks about Corporate Consolidation and Anti-Trust laws, Megyn Kelly's new daytime talk show, Donald Trump vs. Black Athletes, Tim Price and Steve Mnuchin's plane scandals and the fate of the Scranton Train.
  • Forensic Science
    E25
    Forensic ScienceJohn Oliver talks President Trump's inability to organize Puerto Rican disaster relief, the proposed Republican tax reform, and the shortcomings of forensic science - offering a glimpse at how CSI shows might be made more realistic.
  • Confederacy
    E26
    ConfederacyJohn Oliver discusses why forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific, Donald Trump reacts to the hurricane in Puerto Rico, and we fact-check Trump's claims about tax reform.
  • Equifax
    E27
    EquifaxJohn Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.
  • Floods
    E28
    FloodsJohn Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction, Trump gives his thoughts on the opioid crisis, and Alabama holds a special election with controversial frontrunner Roy Moore.
  • Economic Development
    E29
    Economic DevelopmentJohn Oliver explains why local governments give fiscal incentives to attract employers, why people don't always benefit from them, why you haven't heard of the USPS-funded TV show, and why there's more to say about Stupid Watergate.
  • The Trump Presidency
    E30
    The Trump PresidencyOne year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.

Cast of Season 4

  • John OliverSelf - Host
  • David KayeVoice Over (voice)

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