Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Breaking news on a weekly basis. John Oliver hosts this half-hour comedy that takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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Breaking news on a weekly basis. John Oliver hosts this half-hour comedy that takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Season 2 Episode Guide
35 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Marketing to Doctors
Sun, Feb 8, 2015 29 mins
John Oliver discusses the growing issues of pharmaceutical companies marketing directly to and through doctors.
Episode 2
Tobacco
Sun, Feb 15, 2015 29 mins
In typical John Oliver style HBO raises the budgets for a full out attack against international tobacco companies like Marlboro with mascots, signs and T-Shirts, John Olive succeeds in patting the tobacco industries on the back and punching them, hard, in the face.
Episode 3
Judicial Elections
Sun, Feb 22, 2015 29 mins
John discusses United Kingdom general elections, judicial elections, and the Chinese New Year.
Episode 4
Infrastructure
Sun, Mar 1, 2015 29 mins
John demonstrates the importance of infrastructure with a trailer for a movie thriller about civil engineering, starring Edward Norton, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Steve Buscemi. He also discusses Boris Nemstov.
Episode 5
U.S. Territories
Sun, Mar 8, 2015 29 mins
John Oliver discusses a Fanta controversy in Germany, citizenship grievances for those in U.S. territories, and cigarette packaging.
Episode 6
The NCAA
Sun, Mar 15, 2015 29 mins
The NCAA doesn't pay students athletes because they are considered to be amateurs. They are considered to be amateurs because they don't get paid.
Episode 7
Municipal Violations
Sun, Mar 22, 2015 29 mins
If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don't, it can ruin your life.
Episode 8
Government Surveillance
Sun, Apr 5, 2015 45 mins
John heads to Russia to interview Edward Snowden as part of a segment on government surveillance.
Episode 9
IRS
Sun, Apr 12, 2015 29 mins
John discusses the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), with a special appearance from Michael Bolton.
Episode 10
Patents
Sun, Apr 19, 2015 29 mins
John discusses patents, Earth Day, and doomsday, with a special appearance from Martin Sheen.
Episode 11
Fashion
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 29 mins
John Oliver explores the concept of changing and cheap fashion and some of the ugliest truths of the manufacturing process.
Episode 12
Standardised Testing
Sun, May 3, 2015 29 mins
John discusses standardized testing.
Episode 13
Paid Family Leave
Sun, May 10, 2015 29 mins
John discusses Victory Day in Russia, paid parental leave, and Japanese government mascots.
Episode 14
Chickens
Sun, May 17, 2015 29 mins
John discusses chicken farming.
Episode 15
FIFA
Sun, May 31, 2015 29 mins
John discusses the 2015 FIFA corruption case.
Episode 16
Bail
Sun, Jun 7, 2015 29 mins
John explains why America's bail system is better for the reality TV industry than it is for the justice system.
Episode 17
Torture
Sun, Jun 14, 2015 29 mins
John discusses the 2015 European Games, the Canadian Senate expenses scandal, and torture with the voice of special guest Helen Mirren.
Episode 18
The Internet
Sun, Jun 21, 2015 29 mins
Online harassment is a major problem, but it is rarely prosecuted. If only we'd been warned about this in the early days of the internet.
Episode 19
Transgender Rights
Sun, Jun 28, 2015 29 mins
John discusses US Supreme Court decisions on gay marriage and Obamacre, former President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, transgender rights and leap second.
Episode 20
Stadiums
Sun, Jul 12, 2015 28 mins
John discusses how taxpayer money is funding private sports stadiums.
Episode 21
Food Waste
Sun, Jul 19, 2015 29 mins
Iran nuclear treaty; El Chapo prison escape; North Korea hosting Laibach band; food waste.
Episode 22
Mandatory Minimums
Sun, Jul 26, 2015 29 mins
John explains why mandatory minimum sentences, especially for drug-related crimes, are in desperate need of reform.
Episode 23
District of Columbia
Sun, Aug 2, 2015 29 mins
John explains why Washington, D.C. deserves to be the 51st state - or at least get full voting rights in Congress.
Episode 24
Sex Ed
Sun, Aug 9, 2015 29 mins
Sex education in America; GOP Debate; India's short-lived porn-site ban; overpricing at Whole Foods.
Episode 25
Church
Sun, Aug 16, 2015 29 mins
John discusses predatory churches and TV evangelism, the raising of the American flag in Cuba, the redesign of New Zealand's flag, and President Harding's illegitimate child.
Episode 26
LGBT Anti-Discrimination
Sun, Aug 23, 2015 28 mins
Despite the victory for marriage equality this summer, there is a long way to go to end LGBT discrimination, as John explains.
Episode 27
Public Defenders
Sun, Sep 13, 2015 29 mins
John talks about problems concerning public defenders in the American Judicial system, a Michigan state legislature scandal, Guatemala's unusual election, and Queen Elizabeth II and delivers a message from the Lady of Perpetual Exemption.
Episode 28
Migrants and Refugees
Sun, Sep 27, 2015 29 mins
John talks about Pope Francis visiting the USA and the immigration crisis in Europe.
Episode 29
Mental Health
Sun, Oct 4, 2015 29 mins
John discusses Russia's involvement in Syria, the U.N. General Assembly, and the problems with the national system for treating mental illness.
Episode 30
North Dakota
29 mins
With the recent oil boom in North Dakota, massive oil spills and environmental damage go unpunished as profits and greed destroy this beautiful state. Lawmakers allows a devious hiring practice that exempts profiting oil companies from unsafe and fatal working conditions.
Episode 31
Canada
Sun, Oct 18, 2015 29 mins
John discusses the upcoming Canadian election and urges Canadians not to vote for Stephen Harper.
Episode 32
Medicaid Gap
Sun, Nov 1, 2015 29 mins
Main story: Election 2015 and the Medicaid Gap; plus, China & Kenny G.; Syria peace talks; 'Star Wars' impact on Ukraine elections; United Kingdom tax credit vote.
Episode 33
Prisoner Re-Entry
Sun, Nov 8, 2015 29 mins
United Kingdom proposed online mass surveillance law, Veterans Day, Washington Redskin trademark, Prisoner Reentry. Interview with Bilal Chapman.
Episode 34
Daily Fantasy Sports
Sun, Nov 15, 2015 29 mins
John talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports.
Episode 35
Pennies
Sun, Nov 22, 2015 29 mins
John reflects about the Paris attacks aftermath and how useless the U.S. penny is.