Shining a satirical and insightful light on current events, comedian/writer John Oliver returns for Season 9 of his Emmy-winning series.
S9 E1: Critical Race Theory
John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, and what it isn't; plus, the Canadian trucker protests.
S9 E2: Sex Work
John Oliver explains why criminalising sex work hasn't helped the most vulnerable people involved; plus, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
S9 E3: Wrongful Convictions
John Oliver explains why it's so difficult to be exonerated for a wrongful conviction, even when there's compelling evidence to prove your innocence, and how we can correct the state's mistakes.
S9 E4: Tickets
John Oliver explains why concert tickets are so expensive and who's making money off them; plus, Florida's "Don’t Say Gay" bill and Disney's campaign donations.
S9 E5: Harm Reduction
John Oliver discusses why overdoses in the U.S. have been on the rise. Plus, a disastrous royal tour; Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings; the Nenana Ice Classic.
S9 E6: Trucks
John Oliver discusses how truck drivers get paid, and how companies exploit them to increase profits; plus, Madison Cawthorn's tales of GOP orgies and drug use.
S9 E7: Data Brokers
John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us and what they're doing with our information; plus, Russian TV lies about Ukraine; DirecTV drops OAN.
S9 E8: Police Interrogations
John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging; plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.
S9 E9: Environmental Racism
John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of colour, and pandas.
S9 E10: Abortion Ruling / Philippines Election
John Oliver discusses the leaked draft opinion that looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade; plus, the current presidential election in The Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is - albeit in a very limited and unflattering way - sort of like Ant-Man.
S9 E11: Electric Utilities
John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies, how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews; plus, an examination of Alabama's anti-trans law, and Eurovision 2022.
S9 E12: Subway
John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn't always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.
S9 E13: School Police
In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether.
S9 E14: Tech Monopolies
John Oliver discusses tech monopolies, and how to address the hidden harm they can do.
S9 E15: Rent
John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson’s complex relationship to limes.
S9 E16: Water
John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west, how it’s already impacting the people who live there, and what God has to say about it.
S9 E17: Inflation
John Oliver discusses what causes inflation, what we've done about the current round of it, and, of course, makes the smartest investment of all time.
S9 E18: Mental Health Care
John Oliver discusses the cracks in our broken mental health care system, some of the inadequate ways we’ve tried to fill them, and what it all has to do with the gallbladder.
S9 E19: Monkeypox
John Oliver discusses the recent monkeypox outbreak in the U.S., how we’ve fumbled our response to it, and some aspirations for this coming autumn.
S9 E20: Afghanistan
John Oliver discusses what's happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, how their ongoing crisis has even more to do with our decisions than you might think, and how to properly modify the verb "feel".
S9 E21: Carbon Offsets
John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are, what they claim to do, how they might be making climate change even worse, and, of course, how Oscar Isaac is getting hotter.
S9 E22: Law & Order
John Oliver discusses the wildly popular television franchise, what it’s been teaching us about law enforcement, and some tricks for how to get to sleep in two minutes flat.
S9 E23: Bolsonaro
John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, how he’s run Brazil as president, how far he might go to maintain power after the upcoming election, and, of course, nunchucks.
S9 E24: Museums
John Oliver discusses some of the world's most prestigious museums, why they contain so many stolen goods, the market that continues to illegally trade antiquities, and a pretty solid blueprint for revenge.
S9 E25: Crime Reporting
John Oliver discusses the outlets that cover crime, the incentives that drive them, the flawed sources they rely upon, and an alternative name for Miss Piggy.
S10 E1: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky's relationship to rainbows.
S10 E2: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.
S10 E3: Ron DeSantis
John Oliver discusses Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the dangers of "woke math".
S10 E4: TANF
John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal programme designed to help families with little to no income - who's currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre.
S10 E5: Timeshares
John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it's so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
S10 E6: Solitary Confinement
John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
S10 E7: Homeowners Associations
John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is "tree-shaped".
S10 E8: Farmworkers
John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we've failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant's body hair.
S10 E9: Cryptocurrencies II
John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off "crime vibes".
S10 E10: Biden And The Border
John Oliver discusses the things Biden has promised to fix about the southern border, what he has and hasn't done, and the magnificent pile of gators.
S10 E11: Prison Health Care
John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons and jails, who provides it, why it’s so bad, and what Red Bull’s slogan should be.
S10 E12: Homeschooling
John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
S10 E13: Food Safety
John Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.
S10 E14: McKinsey
John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
S10 E15: Chocolate
John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
S10 E16: Abortion Rights
John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
S10 E17: Israel-Hamas War
John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
S10 E18: Dollar Stores
John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
S10 E19: Organ & Body Donations
John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.
S10 E20: Freight Trains
John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they’ve put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child.
S10 E21: Elon Musk
John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.
S11 E2: Internet Scams
John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it’s easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.
S11 E3: Boeing
John Oliver discusses how Boeing went from being a company known for quality craftsmanship to one synonymous with crashes, mishaps and "quality escape." Whatever that means.
S11 E4: Medical Boards
John Oliver discusses how state medical boards fail to protect patients, Kamala Harris’s awkward call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the North Carolina Republican running for Governor, and which reality show would benefit from becoming a government psyop.
S11 E5: Student Loans
John Oliver discusses the state of student loans, the House vote to ban TikTok, why House Republicans refused to attend their work retreat, and, of course, Left Shark.
S11 E6: Food Delivery Apps
John Oliver discusses the downsides of food delivery apps, Donald Trump’s latest attempt to pay off his legal debts, and why one southern California police department got in trouble with Lego.
S11 E23: Disability Benefits
John Oliver discusses the obstacles in the way of Americans receiving disability benefits, last week's US presidential debate, and the misinformation being spread about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
S11 E24: Federal Courts
John Oliver discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the federal courts, how New York City's mayor was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources, and why it's unforgivable that NYC's Rat Czar is not a rat in a top hat.
S11 E25: Traffic Stops
John Oliver discusses the power given to cops during traffic stops and some simple ways we can start to change that, and J.D. Vance's week surrounding the vice presidential debate.
S11 E26: Election Subversion
John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, and why Waffle House is both a light in the storm and symbol of absolute chaos.
S11 E27: Mass Deportations
John Oliver hosts this comedy series that takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and more.
S11 E28: Trump's Businesses
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's business ventures, what has changed about them since his presidential term, and the havoc they could wreak if he's reelected.
S11 E29: 2024 Election Results
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's reelection, what happens next, and why the whole thing is – arguably – Katy Perry's fault.
S11 E30: TikTok Ban
John Oliver discusses the looming TikTok ban in the US, Donald Trump’s controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General, and how to bring 2024 to a close.
S6 E1: Brexit
Brexit; plus, Trump's border wall "national emergency"; and New Zealand's ongoing map crisis.
S6 E2: Psychics
TV psychics can make a lot of money; plus, North Carolina election fraud hearings.
S6 E3: Automation
Automation is taking many jobs in America today; plus, Michael Cohen testimony; Jared Kushner.
S6 E4: Robocalls
Robocalls; plus, the Brazilian president's tweet; Trump signs bibles and welcomes Tim ''Apple.''
S6 E5: Public Shaming
Public shaming, good and bad, includes an interview with Monica Lewinsky; plus, a Brexit update.
S6 E6: WWE
WWE and its often-villainous owner Vince McMahon; plus, fallout from the Mueller Report, and more.
S6 E7: Mobile Homes
Investment companies are making mobile homes less affordable; Trump's picks for the Federal Reserve.
S6 E8: Opioids II
The opioid epidemic, revelations about the role of large companies; Brexit; Assange is arrested.
S6 E9: Mueller Report
The Mueller Report; plus, Chiitan, the rogue Japanese mascot.
S6 E10: Lethal Injection
Lethal injection and the death penalty; and more.
S6 E11: Green New Deal
John Oliver discusses the Green New Deal and climate change; and more.
S6 E12: Death Investigations
America's system for conducting death investigations is a mess; and more.
S6 E13: Medical Device Design
The medical device industry has a troubling lack of regulation; and more.
S6 E14: ERA
Only one more state is needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment; and more.
S6 E15: Impeachment
The pros and cons of impeaching Trump; plus, scandal-ridden GOP; and more.
S6 E16: Everest
Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular; and more.
S6 E17: Warehouses
It's easy to buy things online, and even easier not to think about how they get to you; and more.
S6 E18: Boris Johnson
How Britain's new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has succeeded; and more.
S6 E19: Prison Labor
How prisoners make and spend money, and how companies profit; and more.
S6 E20: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov; and more.
S6 E21: Bias in Medicine
The roles that gender and racial bias can play in medical treatment; and more.
S6 E22: Filibuster
Legislation and the filibuster; plus, Trump's weather map flub; and more.
S6 E23: Legal Immigration
Legal immigration; plus, corruption in Russian elections; and more.
S6 E24: Compounding Pharmacies
Why compounding pharmacies that create medication for patients can cause big problems; and more.
S6 E25: One Child Policy
The consequences of China's one-child policy; and more.
S6 E26: Weather
Tension between the public and private worlds of predicting the weather; and more.
S6 E27: Trump & Syria
The alarming decision to pull U.S. troops from the Turkey-Syria border; and more.
S6 E28: Voting Machines
How voting machines work, how they don't and how to fix them; and more.
S6 E29: SLAPP Suits
How SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent; and more.
S6 E30: The Census
Why the census matters; plus, the return of Chiijohn; and more.
S9 E26: Transgender Rights II
John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what's at stake, and the filthiest of the "Peanuts" characters.
S9 E27: Bail Reform
With midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many republican attack ads: bail reform.
S9 E28: Election Subversion
With midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses what happens after the votes are in, how some elected officials might try to negate legitimate election results, and which Teletubby would taste best.
S9 E29: The Monarchy
John Oliver discusses the future of the British monarchy, what they have and have not acknowledged about their past, and how Winston Churchill preferred to go down waterslides.
S9 E30: REJECTED Episode 30 - REJECTED
S10 E22: Episode 22
Comedian John Oliver hosts an in-depth, satirical look at the week in news, politics and more.
S10 E23: Episode 23
S10 E24: Episode 24
S10 E25: Episode 25
S10 E26: Episode 26
S10 E27: Episode 27
S10 E28: Episode 28
S10 E29: Episode 29
S10 E30: Episode 30
S11 E1: Supreme Court
John Oliver discusses the Supreme Court, the ethically questionable gifts some of the justices receive, and an offer for Clarence Thomas that could ruin John’s life
S11 E7: Executions
John Oliver discusses new information about the methods used to carry out the death penalty, plus this week's earthquake in New Jersey, and John's new celebrity crush. It's not who you think. Whoever you're thinking of, you're wrong.
S11 E8: Medicaid
John Oliver discusses why millions of people have been kicked off of Medicaid, why Medicaid access was difficult even before the current "unwinding", and what would happen if fruits and vegetables could talk.
S11 E9: UFOs
John Oliver explains why we need honest inquiry into UFO sightings, covers the week's protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and recaps Adeel Mangi's confirmation hearing.
S11 E10: Public Libraries
John Oliver explains why public libraries are under attack, and where those challenges are coming from.
S11 E11: Opioid Settlements
John Oliver discusses how state and local governments in the US are spending opioid settlements, a new deportation plan in the UK, and, of course, his favorite contestant at Eurovision.
S11 E12: Corn
John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the U.S., and whether or not he really knows what Pearl Harbor is.
S11 E13: Indian Elections
John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump’s guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.
S11 E14: Deep-Sea Mining
John Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France’s preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster.
S11 E15: Trump's Second Term
John Oliver discusses the plans for Donald Trump's second term, an interesting campaign choice from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan, and the bakery that has very successfully turned John into a cake bear
S11 E16: UK Elections
John Oliver discusses the UK elections and the future of the Tories, why pride flags are causing controversy in the US, and a new law about the ten commandments in Louisiana. Also some stuff about Ur-Nammu that we all know already.
S11 E17: Migrant Crime
John Oliver discusses the wave of conservatives claiming there is a wave of “migrant crime,” covers highlights from the RNC, and encourages us all to make suggestions for next year’s World Games.
S11 E18: The West Bank
John Oliver discusses how The West Bank settlements came to be, a rumor about J.D. Vance that we cannot prove is false, and whether or not Jake Tapper is Brat.
S11 E19: RFK Jr.
John Oliver discusses RFK Jr.'s potential to sway the 2024 U.S. presidential election, controversies at the Olympics, and Donald Trump's recent puzzling comments about Kamala Harris.
S11 E20: Hawaii
John Oliver discusses how Hawaii has long been run for the benefit of everyone but Hawaiians, whether or not J.D. Vance is ok, and the Trump campaign’s weak attacks on Tim Walz and Kamala Harris.
S11 E21: Hospice Care
John Oliver discusses hospice scams, the Trump campaign's attempt to appear "not weird," and the Republican primary candidates who are making the party seem stranger and stranger.
S11 E22: School Lunch Programs
John Oliver discusses the national school lunch program in the US, why J.D. Vance can’t stop being weird on the campaign trail, and how to properly order a donut.
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