Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)

Episodes

Next episode: S13E27 · 2026-10-25

1. 1 1. Marketing to Doctors2015-02-08 · 30mJohn Oliver discusses the growing issues of pharmaceutical companies marketing directly to and through doctors. Also, since RadioShack has filed for bankruptcy, John has created a
2. 2 2. Tobacco2015-02-15 · 30mThanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the U.S., smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their
3. 3 3. Elected Judges2015-02-22 · 30mThe vast majority of US judges are elected, forcing many judges to pander to the electorate and accept campaign money in order to keep their jobs. This seems slightly troubling...
4. 4 4. Infrastructure2015-03-01 · 30mAmerica's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one.
5. 5 5. U.S. Territories2015-03-08 · 30mA set of Supreme Court decisions made over 100 years ago has left U.S. territories without meaningful representation. That’s weird, right? Plus, daylight saving time doesn’t actual
6. 6 6. The NCAA2015-03-15 · 30mThe NCAA doesn’t pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don’t get paid.
7. 7 7. Municipal Violations2015-03-22 · 30mIf you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don’t, it can ruin your life. Also, the New Hampshire legislature refused to make the
8. 8 8. Government Surveillance2015-04-05 · 30mThere are very few government checks on what America’s sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver sits down with Edward Snowden to discuss the NSA, the balanc
9. 9 9. The IRS2015-04-12 · 30mNobody likes the IRS. But recent budget and staff cuts have made it increasingly difficult for the department to do its very important job. Don’t take our word for it. Ask Michael
10. 10 10. Patents2015-04-19 · 30mFor inventors, patents are an essential protection against theft. But when patent trolls abuse the system by stockpiling patents and threatening lawsuits, businesses are forced to
11. 11 11. Fashion2015-04-26 · 30mJohn explores the concept of changing and cheap fashion and some of the ugliest truths of the manufacturing process.
12. 12 12. Standardized Testing2015-05-03 · 30mAmerican students face a ridiculous amount of testing. John Oliver explains how standardized tests impact school funding, the achievement gap and how often the kids are expected to
13. 13 13. Paid Family Leave2015-05-10 · 30mMany American companies do not offer paid leave after the birth of a child, which means they probably shouldn’t run sappy Mother’s Day ads. Also, the Japanese have some unhealthy o
14. 14 14. Chickens2015-05-17 · 30mJohn Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!
15. 15 15. FIFA II2015-05-31 · 30mAfter the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA. Also, Thailand's ignorance about the world's history involving Hitler might
16. 16 16. Bail2015-06-07 · 30mJohn Oliver explains why America’s bail system is better for the reality TV industry than it is for the justice system.
17. 17 17. Torture2015-06-14 · 30mThe US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in. Plus, information about the 2015 European Games and the
18. 18 18. The Internet2015-06-21 · 30mOnline harassment is a major problem, but it’s rarely prosecuted. If only we’d been warned about this in the early days of the internet.
19. 19 19. Transgender Rights2015-06-28 · 30mThis week’s gay rights victory was historic, but the transgender community still faces staggering challenges. John Oliver focuses on the “T” in “LGBT."
20. 20 20. Stadiums2015-07-12 · 30mCities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that — wait, don’t fall asleep!
21. 21 21. Food Waste2015-07-19 · 30mProducers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat.
22. 22 22. Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws2015-07-26 · 30mMandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders.
23. 23 23. District of Columbia2015-08-02 · 30mWashington DC experiences taxation without representation. It's also missing from rhyming state songs. John Oliver and a group of singing children fix one of these problems. Plus,
24. 24 24. Sex Education2015-08-09 · 30mSex education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a video that covers what some schools are too embarrassed to tea
25. 25 25. Church2015-08-16 · 30mJohn discusses predatory churches and televangelism, and how the U.S. tax law allows them to get away with almost anything. Plus, the raising of the American flag in Cuba, the rede
26. 26 26. LGBT Discrimination2015-08-23 · 29mThis year’s gay marriage ruling was a milestone, but LGBT discrimination is still surprisingly legal. John Oliver explains why we need a federal anti-discrimination law. Plus, the
27. 27 27. Public Defenders2015-09-13 · 30mThe Miranda warning includes the right to a public defender. It doesn’t include the fact that public defenders are highly overworked and grossly underpaid. Plus, a Michigan state l
28. 28 28. Migrants and Refugees2015-09-27 · 30mMillions of migrants seeking asylum in Europe face hostility, racism, and red tape. John Oliver does one admittedly tiny thing for one of them. Plus Pope's visit to the U.S., the u
29. 29 29. Mental Health2015-10-04 · 30mJohn discusses Russia's involvement in Syria, the U.N. General Assembly, and the problems with the national system for treating mental illness. Plus, why creating a Yelp-like app f
30. 30 30. North Dakota2015-10-11 · 30mNorth Dakota is known for being polite, but perhaps they’ve been a little too hospitable to oil companies. Plus, the mess atop of FIFA's leadership and the connection between Toyot
31. 31 31. Canada2015-10-18 · 30mCanada is about to have a major election. John Oliver enlists Mike Myers, a beaver, and a moose to give voters some advice. Plus, the unpopularity of the Mexican president Enrique
32. 32 32. Medicaid Gap2015-11-01 · 30mJohn Oliver looks at the upcoming local state elections, the results of which could affect the lives of millions of Americans that are looking for Medicaid assistance. Plus, the 'p
33. 33 33. Prisoner Re-entry2015-11-08 · 30mJohn Oliver discusses problems that prisoners face when re-entering the society after they're released from prison. A quick interview with Bilal Chatman shines a light on one such
34. 34 34. Daily Fantasy Sports2015-11-15 · 30mJohn talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports.
35. 35 35. Refugees & Pennies2015-11-22 · 30mJohn reflects on the aftermath of Paris attacks and how it affects refugees worldwide. Plus, he questions the usefulness of the U.S. penny, since minting the coins costs more than