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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
★ 7.7/10•2014•TV-MA•Talk•Comedy•News
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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 27, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - POM Wonderful v. Coca-ColaE130m

POM Wonderful v. Coca-Cola

John talks about the Indian election, Pom Wonderful and talks with the former NSA Director General Keith Alexander.

Apr 27, 2014

Episode 2 - Capital PunishmentE230m

Capital Punishment

John talks about the recent issues of the death penalty, François Hollande and the rising issues happening in Brunei.

May 4, 2014

Episode 3 - Climate Change DenialE330m

Climate Change Denial

John talks about Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia's relations and interviews Bill Nye about Climate Change.

May 11, 2014

Episode 4 - The Right to Be ForgottenE430m

The Right to Be Forgotten

John talks about the product recall going on at General Motors, the EU Court of Justice "Right to be Forgotten" ruling and updates us on how the Indian election is going with help from Fareed Zakaria.

May 18, 2014

Episode 5 - Net NeutralityE530m

Net Neutrality

John talks about the rise of the far-right political parties in Europe, the Ukrainian election, Afghanistan, Net Neutrality, Australia's hard-line right-wing Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Jun 1, 2014

Episode 6 - FIFA and the World CupE630m

FIFA and the World Cup

John talks about California Chrome and the Belmont Stakes, FIFA and the 2014 World Cup, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Jun 8, 2014

Episode 7 - Immigration ReformE730m

Immigration Reform

John talks about US Immigration and interviews Professor Stephen Hawking.

Jun 15, 2014

Episode 8 - Dr. OzE830m

Dr. Oz

John talks about Iraq, Antarctica tourism and Dr. Oz's "Miracle Drug".

Jun 22, 2014

Episode 9 - Burwell v. Hobby LobbyE930m

Burwell v. Hobby Lobby

John Oliver sheds light on recent Supreme Court cases and discusses gay rights in Uganda with activist Pepe Julian Onziema.

Jun 29, 2014

Episode 10 - Income and Wealth InequalityE1030m

Income and Wealth Inequality

John talks about modern American income inequality, Warren G. Harding's love letters and President Obama's "Day In The Life" tour.

Jul 13, 2014

Episode 11 - Incarceration in the United StatesE1130m

Incarceration in the United States

John talks about the Gaza crisis, the decay of American prisons and the gambling addiction problem in Singapore.

Jul 20, 2014

Episode 12 - Nuclear Weapons and the United StatesE1230m

Nuclear Weapons and the United States

John talks about human rights violations in the Middle East, nuclear disarmament and Russia's science satellite that lost communication.

Jul 27, 2014

Episode 13 - Native AdvertisingE1330m

Native Advertising

John talks about Uganda's anti-gay laws, the CIA's recent report on their use of torture, the New York Port Authority, Argentina's default on debt and native advertising.

Aug 3, 2014

Episode 14 - Payday LoansE1430m

Payday Loans

John talks about the return of US military actions in Iraq, replacing all passwords due to a global security breach and the terrible practices of the Payday Loan industry.

Aug 10, 2014

Episode 15 - Shooting of Michael Brown and Police MilitarizationE1530m

Shooting of Michael Brown and Police Militarization

Focuses on the shooting of Michael Brown and police militarization in Ferguson, MO. John also discusses the topic of equal pay for equal work.

Aug 17, 2014

Episode 16 - Student DebtE1630m

Student Debt

John talks about ISIS and student loan debt. Musical group A Great Big World make a special appearance.

Sep 7, 2014

Episode 17 - Scottish Independence ReferendumE1730m

Scottish Independence Referendum

John talks about the NFL's decision on Ray Rice's contract, the international response to ISIS, Scotland's separation from the United Kingdom and Twitter hashtags that are being misused by corporations.

Sep 14, 2014

Episode 18 - United States Embargo Against Cuba, Miss America 2015E1830m

United States Embargo Against Cuba, Miss America 2015

John covers the results of the Scottish referendum that took place the week before and explains why the policy of United States having embargo against Cuba doesn't make sense . The main story focuses on the Miss America pageant and their scholarships to women. John explains how outdated and absurd the requirements for the contestants are and to illustrate these problems, stages his own pageant with the help of a guest star - Kathy Griffin.

Sep 21, 2014

Episode 19 - DronesE1930m

Drones

John discusses U.S. military drones and the Kansas state budget shortfall. Also, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minster of India visited New York and did some classic New York things.

Sep 28, 2014

Episode 20 - Civil ForfeitureE2030m

Civil Forfeiture

Main story: how desperate the American law enforcement is to make money out of everyone by using the process called the "civil asset forfeiture," and how it would make for a weird episode of "Law and Order." Plus, John wants to host the 2022 Winter Olympics and how is Columbus Day still a thing.

Oct 5, 2014

Episode 21 - Military TranslatorsE2130m

Military Translators

Translators who have aided the U.S. Military in Afghanistan and Iraq are in great danger in their home countries, but red tape is making it impossible for many of them to leave. John Oliver interviews FNU Mohammad, one translator who made it out. Plus, since cameras aren’t allowed in the Supreme Court discussions, most coverage of the important cases looks like garbage. John fixes that problem with real animals and fake paws.

Oct 19, 2014

Episode 22 - SugarE2230m

Sugar

John Oliver talks about a Russian submarine in Sweden, ebola in New York, added sugar in food, Rob Ford's brother and interviews Jane Goodall.

Oct 26, 2014

Episode 23 - State Legislatures and ALECE2330m

State Legislatures and ALEC

While midterm coverage is largely focused on the parts of Congress that do very little, vital (and bizarre) midterm elections are going unexamined. State legislators pass a lot of bills, and some of that efficiency is thanks to a group called ALEC that writes legislation for them. It’s as shady as it sounds!

Nov 2, 2014

Episode 24 - The LotteryE2430m

The Lottery

The Lottery: State lotteries claim to be good for education and the general wellbeing of citizens. But are they? (Spoiler alert: No.) Also, there is a cannon that shoots salmon over dams. It’s awesome. Check it out.

Nov 9, 2014

Actors

John Oliver

John Oliver

Self - Host

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