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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 7 Episodes
Season 7 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
Medicare for All
Sun, Feb 16, 202029 mins
[HBO] HD. Main story: The pros and cons of Medicare for All; plus, Bill Barr does Trump's personal bidding; and Flyers mascot Gritty is exonerated!
Episode 2
Modi
Sun, Feb 23, 202030 mins
[HBO] HD. Main story: John Oliver talks about India's controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi; plus, Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign.
Episode 3
Coronavirus
Sun, Mar 1, 202030 mins
John covers the Covid-19 pandemic, how each country, including the US, is handling it, and why the Phillie Phanatic is in a copyright row. Also, Tom Steyer quits the Democratic presidential race, and Chris Matthews messes up his sign offs.
Episode 4
Sheriffs
Sun, Mar 8, 202031 mins
[HBO] HD. Main story: A look at how much power-and how little accountability-local sheriffs have; plus, Trump's coronavirus incompetence.
Episode 5
Coronavirus II
Sun, Mar 15, 202022 mins
[HBO] HD. John Oliver discusses how the government is handling the coronavirus outbreak, how they're not, and what we can do to help.
Episode 6
Coronavirus III
Sun, Mar 29, 202031 mins
In the first show from his makeshift home studio, John covers the horrible way COVID-19 pandemic is going and how Trump is mishandling it, how TV hosts are practicing social distancing, and how profoundly gleeful 90s erotic rat art can be.
Episode 7
One America News Network
Sun, Apr 5, 202028 mins
This week John talks about the news media especially about a particular network. One America News network is not a well known neither a respected network but it is getting great reviews from the President of the United States. And they are getting this by only way it is possible and that is praising Trump, supporting his fact less hunch based ideas and promoting misinformation. John explains the dire effects of President's boosting of a heavily biased network just because the President is getting some praise.
Episode 8
Coronavirus IV
Sun, Apr 12, 202029 mins
John talks about corona virus again. this time main issue is the employment. Not everyone has the fortune to work from home. Many are losing jobs because of the virus outbreak and many other are doing essential jobs. Both these groups need support from the government to survive.
Episode 9
Coronavirus V
Sun, Apr 19, 202029 mins
John presented the latest installment on Corona Virus. He talks about how misinformation is hurting the entire population even the people who are trying to do the right things. The disinformation and wrong facts provided by few media outlet is putting all the others in imminent danger. And the leadership is no good place to go as the leader himself believes the misinformation and loves to spread it around. That is why the situation has became more frustrating and protest against Stay at Home order has began.
Episode 10
Coronavirus VI: Testing
Sun, May 3, 202031 mins
John points out the failure of The FDA and federal government when experts encourage widespread coronavirus testing for several months. The number of tests being done everyday far behind the lowest recommended number. John talks about the different types of tests: diagnostic and antibody tests, and how the tests work.
Episode 11
United States Postal Service
Sun, May 10, 202029 mins
John discusses the United States Postal Service which is in dire need of economic assistance from the government. He examines some of the essential services of the USPS and why it is facing such financial trouble due to a 2006 law requiring it to pre-pay health care benefits on a fifty year schedule while at the same time putting price caps on services and products.
Episode 12
Coronavirus VII: Sports
Sun, May 17, 202029 mins
In the latest installment of coronavirus series John Oliver puts light on the current absence of all major sports due to COVID-19 outbreak. The lack of professional sport events is taking its toll on countless people emotionally and financially. He also points out difficulties to start any initiative without proper planning and precautions. That is the show is sponsoring the Marble League to give people the thrill of sports.
Episode 13
Voting by Mail
Sun, May 31, 202030 mins
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak everyone is trying to continue their activities in a cautious manner. For the upcoming 2020 US presidential election people are looking for a safe solution. John Oliver discusses that people should not have to choose between living and voting. Voting by mail is a proven solution which is successful for over the years. But to handle the workload and prepare for the election Government needs to work immediately. Unless it will be hard to process the volume and people will be forced to resort to unsafe voting booths to exercise their constitutional right.
Episode 14
Police
Sun, Jun 7, 202034 mins
This episode tackles the hard truth about the history of Police in the United States and the many problems that are faced in fixing those problems.
Episode 15
Facial Recognition
Sun, Jun 14, 202030 mins
Facial recognition is no longer an issue of a thriller movie. It has become a part of our life. John Oliver talks about various aspects and global practice of facial recognition technology. He explains how dangerous it could be by addressing the questionable activities of facial recognition company Clearview AI.
Episode 16
Coronavirus VIII: Prisons & Jails
Sun, Jun 21, 202028 mins
In the latest episode on coronavirus John talks about US prisons and jails. These confined spaces have frightening number of COVID-19 infections. And there has been insufficient initiatives to address the matter. Consequently, in some cases inmates are taking matters in their own hand to raise concern about situation behind bars.
Episode 17
Coronavirus IX: Evictions
Sun, Jun 28, 202030 mins
Like coronavirus and unemployment issues evictions is something that USA could prepared for. While people are choosing between rent and food due to the pandemic, John Oliver presented the flaws of current system and flawed solution. He urges federal government to come with a proper solution for the affected soon. Also, some people refuse to wear masks, and Papa John embraces TikTok.
Episode 18
Conspiracy Theories
Sun, Jul 19, 202029 mins
Conspiracy theories are the hotcakes of the internet. John talks about why people like these conspiracy theories and why in the age of internet it spreads so quickly. He also explains the detrimental effect can have on people's life. Finally celebrities urges people to be more vigilant and inquisitive about these theories as majority of these theories are baseless and created to create unrest among people.
Episode 19
Uighurs
Sun, Jul 26, 202029 mins
Minorities often get oppressed throughout the world. But John shed a light on the matter of the systematic oppression that the Uighur people are facing at the hands of the Chinese government. Lack of pressure and public awareness aiding the Chinese government to get away with the heinous human rights abuses. John also urges United Nations, developed countries and as well as big corporations to pursue the Chinese government to abandon such inhumane practices Uighur people.
Episode 20
U.S. History
Sun, Aug 2, 202037 mins
John Oliver talks about the flawed way children learn about the history of race in USA. He points out the three major points needed to address about the white supremacy and racial injustice throughout the history. He emphasized that teaching them complete history rather than the misleading information is good way to move forward to the path of prosperity. Without that reform, the gap between minorities and whites will continue to extend, as well as the misconception of white supremacy will prevail in the society.
Episode 21
Juries
Sun, Aug 16, 202030 mins
John Oliver talks about racial discrimination in selecting a jury of a trial. He explains why it is a valid concern for the justice system and how this discrimination is affecting the final verdict of various cases. Finally he suggested the ways to reform the current jury selection practice.
Episode 22
Border Wall
Sun, Aug 23, 202029 mins
John Oliver delivers the second installment on one of the key promises of President Trump's campaign: the border wall. Where he gave updates about the wall situation, who is funding it and why it is still absurd initiative. He also talks about the alleged frauds about the fundraising for the wall and the favoritism toward a particular company bagging wall construction deal despite their sketchy past.
Episode 23
RNC 2020 & Kenosha
Sun, Aug 30, 202029 mins
John Oliver talks about multiple pressing issues. He explains the fear mongering tactics of RNC and their flawed logic, as well as misrepresentation of the truth. He also talks about the horrible incidents took place in Kenosha, how police two citizens in different way solely based on the skin color. Finally he closes with a fun piece about Danbury.
Episode 24
The Supreme Court
Sun, Sep 27, 202029 mins
USA is appointing a new supreme court judge in the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsberg's death. John Oliver discusses what it means for the future of the Supreme Court and the country. He describes why the selection might become detrimental for the progressive advancement of the people. He also points out the ways to fix the present unfair electoral system which fails to represent the people in the senate and house according the population of the country.
Episode 25
Election 2020
Sun, Oct 4, 202034 mins
As the US 2020 presidential election is just around the corner, John Oliver takes a dive into changed aspects of the election because of the pandemic. He also suggests what can be done by a concerned citizen during the difficult times and when to expect to find out the final outcome of the election.
Episode 26
W.H.O.
Sun, Oct 18, 202029 mins
John talks about the functions of World Health Organization and why it is a vital part of the upcoming US election. John points out the important contribution WHO made over the years, explains the reason why USA pays more than other countries and describes the mistakes of this highly impactful organization. Also, an emotional conclusion to John's Danbury, Connecticut arc.
Episode 27
Asylum
Sun, Oct 25, 202030 mins
John Oliver talks about the situation of asylum seekers in USA under Trump administration. He points out the three major changes (migrant protection protocols, safe third country agreements and title 42.) which are deciding the asylum seekers future.
Episode 28
Trump & the Coronavirus and William Barr
Sun, Nov 1, 202045 mins
John Oliver takes a look at how the Trump administration has handled the coronavirus outbreak in the US, from lack of preparation, to mangled coordination, to harmful communication. Then John discusses William Barr's attitude toward authority and executive power, how that attitude has influenced Donald Trump's presidency, and what it could mean if Trump wins a second term.
Episode 29
Election Results 2020
Sun, Nov 8, 202034 mins
With the news of Joe Biden winning the election John Oliver talks about what went on in this election. He expressed his genuine relief but not getting overly optimistic about the Biden presidency where many people still voted for Trump. For the time being he is focusing on the positivity this election brought not only in the presidential race but also electing some diverse state representatives.
Episode 30
Trump & Election Results
Sun, Nov 15, 202030 mins
A week after Joe Biden's win in the US presidential election, John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's various attempts to overturn the results, why his claims don't hold water, and the consequences of indulging him.
