30 episodes · first aired 2017-02-12
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | Trump vs. Truth 2017-02-12 | Donald 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. | 2017-02-12 | 8.5 |
 |
Ratings shown are community scores. Once OMDB is wired, these become per-episode IMDB values.
| 02 |
Putin 2017-02-19 |
Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump. |
| 2017-02-19 |
| 8.5 |
 | 03 | Obamacare 2017-02-26 | Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong. | 2017-02-26 | 8.3 |
 | 04 | Dalai Lama 2017-03-05 | Tibetan 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. | 2017-03-05 | 8.0 |
 | 05 | American Health Care Act 2017-03-12 | The 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. | 2017-03-12 | 8.0 |
 | 06 | Federal Budget 2017-03-19 | Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration. | 2017-03-19 | 8.3 |
 | 07 | Marijuana 2017-04-02 | Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems. | 2017-04-02 | 8.2 |
 | 08 | Gerrymandering 2017-04-09 | Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment. | 2017-04-09 | 8.1 |
 | 09 | French Elections 2017-04-16 | The 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. | 2017-04-16 | 8.4 |
 | 10 | Ivanka & Jared 2017-04-23 | Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience. | 2017-04-23 | 8.4 |
 | 11 | Net Neutrality II 2017-05-07 | Equal 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. | 2017-05-07 | 8.6 |
 | 12 | Dialysis 2017-05-14 | For-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. | 2017-05-14 | 7.9 |
 | 13 | Stupid Watergate 2017-05-21 | John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation. | 2017-05-21 | 8.4 |
 | 14 | Paris Agreement 2017-06-04 | Donald 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. | 2017-06-04 | 7.9 |
 | 15 | Brexit II 2017-06-11 | In 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. | 2017-06-11 | 8.5 |
 | 16 | Coal 2017-06-18 | We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it. | 2017-06-18 | 8.1 |
 | 17 | Vaccines 2017-06-25 | The 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. | 2017-06-25 | 8.1 |
 | 18 | Sinclair Broadcast Group 2017-07-02 | Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news. | 2017-07-02 | 7.8 |
 | 19 | Alex Jones 2017-07-30 | Alex 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. | 2017-07-30 | 8.5 |
 | 20 | Border Patrol 2017-08-06 | Donald 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. | 2017-08-06 | 7.8 |
 | 21 | North Korea 2017-08-13 | As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy. | 2017-08-13 | 7.8 |
 | 22 | Nuclear Waste 2017-08-20 | Nuclear 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. | 2017-08-20 | 8.0 |
 | 23 | Joe Arpaio 2017-09-10 | Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio. | 2017-09-10 | 7.6 |
 | 24 | Corporate Consolidation 2017-09-24 | Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box. | 2017-09-24 | 8.0 |
 | 25 | Forensic Science 2017-10-01 | Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception. | 2017-10-01 | 8.0 |
 | 26 | Confederacy 2017-10-08 | Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert. | 2017-10-08 | 8.0 |
 | 27 | Equifax 2017-10-15 | John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage. | 2017-10-15 | 7.7 |
 | 28 | Floods 2017-10-29 | John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull. | 2017-10-29 | 8.0 |
 | 29 | Economic Development 2017-11-05 | State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return. | 2017-11-05 | 7.8 |
 | 30 | The Trump Presidency 2017-11-12 | One 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. | 2017-11-12 | 8.2 |
