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S9 E9: 2022 Elections & Environmental Racism: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:21:36 GMT

Season 9, Episode 9. May 1st, 2022. John Oliver outlines the 2022 campaign platforms of Ron DeSantis, Greg Abbott and Alex Villanueva, then does a deep dive into environmental racism: How people of color are disproportionately exposed to pollution, how government and industry have contributed to the problem and are failing to solve the problem, and why it's time to stop putting all of our effort into saving the pandas.

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S9 E8: Dr. Oz & Police Interrogations: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:23:53 GMT

Season 9, Episode 8. April 17th, 2022. John Oliver discusses Dr. Oz's peculiar run for state senate in Pennsylvania, then dives into police interrogations: How investigators can get innocent people to admit to crimes they didn't commit, how we can help change that, and what TV shows would look like if they started presenting a more accurate picture of what happens in interrogation rooms.

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S9 E7: Russian State TV & Data Brokers: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:22:11 GMT

Season 9, Episode 7. April 10th, 2022. John Oliver covers how Russian state TV is downplaying reports of civilian casualties in Ukraine, then turns to the data broker industry: How data brokers know a lot more about you than you might think, are doing a lot more with that information than you might like, and why that might make some members of Congress a little nervous.

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S9 E6: Madison Cawthorn & Trucks: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:20:52 GMT

Season 9, Episode 6. April 3rd, 2022. John Oliver explains what caused tensions between famous tree-puncher Madison Cawthorn and Republican party leaders, then turns to the trucking industry, how labor conditions are impacting truck drivers, and what a more honest reality show about truckers might look like.

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S9 E5: England's Royal Tour & Harm Reduction: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:24:29 GMT

Season 9, Episode 5. March 27th, 2022. John Oliver discusses the royal family's attempt to convince Caribbean nations to stay with the monarchy, details how the U.S. is (and isn't) addressing opioid overdoses across the U.S., and sends one lucky polar bear to gamble in Alaska.

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S9 E4: "Don't Say Gay" Bill & Event Tickets: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:18:42 GMT

Season 9, Episode 4. March 13th, 2022. John Oliver details Ron DeSantis' so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill that would ban instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in some Florida schools, then explains how concert tickets have become so expensive, they're making people consider selling their husbands' feet on OnlyFans.

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S9 E3: Ukrainian Resistance & Wrongful Convictions: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:20:09 GMT

Season 9, Episode 3. March 6th, 2022. John Oliver covers how civilians in Ukraine are reacting to Russia's invasion with defiance and a sense of humor, then dives into wrongful convictions and the legal hurdles that prevent innocent people from being exonerated. Plus, what it all has to do with Steve Harvey's tiny golden gavel.

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S9 E2: Russia Invades Ukraine & Sex Work: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:25:37 GMT

Season 9, Episode 2. February 27th, 2022. John Oliver discusses Russia's attempt to justify their invasion of Ukraine by running a long-term misinformation campaign, then explores the way we regulate sex work in the U.S., and why lightly refrigerating people doesn't solve the problem.

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S9 E1: Canadian Vaccine Protests & Critical Race Theory: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:20:30 GMT

Season 9, Episode 1. Feb. 20th, 2022. Season 9 premiere. John Oliver explains why truck drivers in Canada are protesting vaccine mandates, then turns to the controversy over Critical Race Theory: Why the moral panic around the obscure legal theory started, who's behind it, and how MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech wasn't a magic spell that solved racism.

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Scranton's Train Set: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Bonus Segments)

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:13:14 GMT

John Oliver notices how obsessed people are with a toy train set on a local news program in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and thinks their devoted audience deserves better.

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Redistricting: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:16:42 GMT

John Oliver discusses how the Supreme Court has paved the way for the redrawing of congressional maps across the country, and what it means for the midterm elections. Plus, an urgent update on Gavin Newsom’s summer reading.

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S13 E17: Trump’s Reflecting Pool, Redistricting & Soaps: 6/28/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:21:16 GMT

John Oliver discusses the unique and creative ways Donald Trump continues to waste money on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, how the redrawing of congressional maps is thumbing the scale of the 2026 midterm elections, and how he is proudly making a desperate pivot to become a soap opera star.

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UK Satire Law: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Bonus Segment)

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:12:18 GMT

John Oliver discusses the U.K.'s law against using parliamentary footage for comedic purposes, why it should change, and a creative replacement we can use in the meantime.

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Feral Hogs: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:19:02 GMT

John Oliver discusses one of the most destructive invasive species in America: feral hogs. How they got here, the damage they’re doing, and why the Discovery Channel should really consider doing “Cow Week.”

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S13 E16: Iran Peace Deal & Feral Hogs: 6/21/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:20:57 GMT

John Oliver discusses the potential impacts of Donald Trump’s negotiation tactics with Iran, how feral hogs became one of the most destructive invasive species in America, and which beer is so bad, even Scottish people refuse to drink it. OK fine, it’s Bud Light.

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Russell Crowe & Blockbuster: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Bonus Segments)

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:15:31 GMT

John Oliver gets involved in Russell Crowe's very real divorce auction in the hopes of helping out one of Alaska's last Blockbusters. Then Russell Crowe gets involved right back, but for a different charitable cause.

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UK & Makerfield Election: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:18:15 GMT

John Oliver discusses the upcoming elections in the UK, why the race for prime minister hinges on 76,000 voters who live in a small area called Makerfield, and which party leader looks like his first words were “British East India Company.”

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S13 E15: Iran, FIFA & UK Elections: 6/14/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:22:58 GMT

John Oliver discusses Trump’s repeated claims that a peace deal with Iran is just around the corner, how FIFA is responding to World Cup participants struggling to enter the U.S., why the U.K.’s elections hinge on the 76,000 voters who live in a small area called Makerfield, and why “hakuna matata” just isn’t the right philosophy for every situation.

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FIFA: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Bonus Segments)

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:14:20 GMT

John Oliver made a wager when FIFA came under fire, now he has to put his Bud Light Lime where his mouth is.

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Ghanaian Movie Posters: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Bonus Segments)

LastWeekTonight (unofficial mirror) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:14:15 GMT

John Oliver details the rich history of factually inaccurate (but tonally perfect) movie posters in Ghana, and reveals an unorthodox "for your consideration" campaign.

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