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2014 · TV SERIES

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver delivers sharp, comedic takes on the week's biggest news and political stories in this fearless late-night satire.

First aired
2014
Rated
TV-MA
Seasons
13 seasons
TalkComedyNews
Streaming on
  • HBO Max

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01POM Wonderful v. Coca-ColaApr 27, 2014Rate

    John talks about the Indian election, Pom Wonderful and talks with the former NSA Director General Keith Alexander.

  2. 1.02Capital PunishmentMay 4, 2014Rate

    John talks about the recent issues of the death penalty, François Hollande and the rising issues happening in Brunei.

  3. 1.03Climate Change DenialMay 11, 2014Rate

    John talks about Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia's relations and interviews Bill Nye about Climate Change.

  4. 1.04The Right to Be ForgottenMay 18, 2014Rate

    John talks about the product recall going on at General Motors, the EU Court of Justice "Right to be Forgotten" ruling and updates us on how the Indian election is going with help from Fareed Zakaria.

  5. 1.05Net NeutralityJun 1, 2014Rate

    John talks about the rise of the far-right political parties in Europe, the Ukrainian election, Afghanistan, Net Neutrality, Australia's hard-line right-wing Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

  6. 1.06FIFA and the World CupJun 8, 2014Rate

    John talks about California Chrome and the Belmont Stakes, FIFA and the 2014 World Cup, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

  7. 1.07Immigration ReformJun 15, 2014Rate

    John talks about US Immigration and interviews Professor Stephen Hawking.

  8. 1.08Dr. OzJun 22, 2014Rate

    John talks about Iraq, Antarctica tourism and Dr. Oz's "Miracle Drug".

  9. 1.09Burwell v. Hobby LobbyJun 29, 2014Rate

    John Oliver sheds light on recent Supreme Court cases and discusses gay rights in Uganda with activist Pepe Julian Onziema.

  10. 1.10Income and Wealth InequalityJul 13, 2014Rate

    John talks about modern American income inequality, Warren G. Harding's love letters and President Obama's "Day In The Life" tour.

  11. 1.11Incarceration in the United StatesJul 20, 2014Rate

    John talks about the Gaza crisis, the decay of American prisons and the gambling addiction problem in Singapore.

  12. 1.12Nuclear Weapons and the United StatesJul 27, 2014Rate

    John talks about human rights violations in the Middle East, nuclear disarmament and Russia's science satellite that lost communication.

  13. 1.13Native AdvertisingAug 3, 2014Rate

    John talks about Uganda's anti-gay laws, the CIA's recent report on their use of torture, the New York Port Authority, Argentina's default on debt and native advertising.

  14. 1.14Payday LoansAug 10, 2014Rate

    John talks about the return of US military actions in Iraq, replacing all passwords due to a global security breach and the terrible practices of the Payday Loan industry.

  15. 1.15Shooting of Michael Brown and Police MilitarizationAug 17, 2014Rate

    Focuses on the shooting of Michael Brown and police militarization in Ferguson, MO. John also discusses the topic of equal pay for equal work.

  16. 1.16Student DebtSep 7, 2014Rate

    John talks about ISIS and student loan debt. Musical group A Great Big World make a special appearance.

  17. 1.17Scottish Independence ReferendumSep 14, 2014Rate

    John talks about the NFL's decision on Ray Rice's contract, the international response to ISIS, Scotland's separation from the United Kingdom and Twitter hashtags that are being misused by corporations.

  18. 1.18United States Embargo Against Cuba, Miss America 2015Sep 21, 2014Rate

    John covers the results of the Scottish referendum that took place the week before and explains why the policy of United States having embargo against Cuba doesn't make sense .

  19. 1.19DronesSep 28, 2014Rate

    John discusses U.S. military drones and the Kansas state budget shortfall. Also, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minster of India visited New York and did some classic New York things.

  20. 1.20Civil ForfeitureOct 5, 2014Rate

    Main story: how desperate the American law enforcement is to make money out of everyone by using the process called the "civil asset forfeiture," and how it would make for a weird episode of "Law and Order." Plus, John wants to host the 2022 Winter Olympics and how is Columbus Day still a thing.

  21. 1.21Military TranslatorsOct 19, 2014Rate

    Translators who have aided the U.S. Military in Afghanistan and Iraq are in great danger in their home countries, but red tape is making it impossible for many of them to leave. John Oliver interviews FNU Mohammad, one translator who made it out. Plus, since cameras aren’t allowed in the Supreme Court discussions, most coverage of the important cases looks like garbage. John fixes that problem with real animals and fake paws.

  22. 1.22SugarOct 26, 2014Rate

    John Oliver talks about a Russian submarine in Sweden, ebola in New York, added sugar in food, Rob Ford's brother and interviews Jane Goodall.

  23. 1.23State Legislatures and ALECNov 2, 2014Rate

    While midterm coverage is largely focused on the parts of Congress that do very little, vital (and bizarre) midterm elections are going unexamined. State legislators pass a lot of bills, and some of that efficiency is thanks to a group called ALEC that writes legislation for them. It’s as shady as it sounds!

  24. 1.24The LotteryNov 9, 2014Rate

    The Lottery: State lotteries claim to be good for education and the general wellbeing of citizens. But are they? (Spoiler alert: No.)

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