Episode 1
Aired Feb 16, 2020
Medicare for All
As presidential hopefuls continue to discuss Medicare-for-all, John Oliver explores how much it might cost, what it will change and who it will help.
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Episode 2
Aired Feb 23, 2020
The Father of India
John Oliver talks about India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, why he's popular, why he's controversial, and where things are headed for the largest democracy in the world.
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Episode 3
Aired Mar 1, 2020
John Oliver Discusses Coronavirus
As coronavirus spreads to the United States, John Oliver discusses what's being done to fight the illness, what's gone wrong and how to stay safe.
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Episode 4
Aired Mar 8, 2020
Sheriffs
With over a thousand sheriffs up for election this year, John Oliver discusses how much power and how little accountability they have.
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Episode 5
Aired Mar 15, 2020
Coronavirus II
As the spread of coronavirus worsens in the United States, John Oliver discusses how the government is handling the outbreak.
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Episode 6
Aired Mar 29, 2020
Coronavirus III
John Oliver discusses the coronavirus pandemic.
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Episode 7
Aired Apr 5, 2020
One America News Network
John Oliver discusses why One America News Network is a personal favorite of President Trump's; plus, the latest on the coronavirus outbreak.
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Episode 8
Aired Apr 12, 2020
Coronavirus IV
John Oliver discusses how the coronavirus is impacting the U.S. workforce, from mass unemployment to the problems faced by essential workers.
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Episode 9
Aired Apr 19, 2020
Coronavirus V
John Oliver reports on people spreading misinformation about COVID-19, including televangelists, right-wing media personalities and President Trump; plus, an interview with TV show host Wendy Williams.
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Episode 10
Aired May 3, 2020
Coronavirus VI: Testing
John Oliver discusses America's response to the coronavirus and how more nationwide testing is needed to eradicate COVID-19; a special segment for cats.
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Episode 11
Aired May 10, 2020
John Oliver discusses how the United States Postal Service has been essential to the coronavirus pandemic, and how the essential service is at risk.
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Episode 12
Aired May 17, 2020
Coronavirus VII: Sports
The disappearance of sports due to the coronavirus; Dr. Bright blows the whistle; Sen. Richard Burr is in over his head; a message for Adam Driver.
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Episode 13
Aired May 31, 2020
Voting by Mail
The reason voting by mail is necessary; John has some helpful trademark ideas for Dana White.
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Episode 14
Aired Jun 7, 2020
Police Brutality
John Oliver examines the George Floyd protests and the systemic issues leading to the excessive force used by police officers.
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Episode 15
Aired Jun 14, 2020
Facial Recognition
John Oliver explores the impact of facial recognition software on the world, taking a look at Clearview AI as well as the company's co-founder Hoan Ton-That.
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Episode 16
Aired Jun 21, 2020
Coronavirus VIII: Prisons & Jails
John Oliver takes a look at the spike in COVID-19 infections in correctional institutions, the unique vulnerabilities impacting those incarcerated, and possible solutions to the issue.
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Episode 17
Aired Jun 28, 2020
Coronavirus IX: Evictions
John Oliver examines a worsening foreclosure crisis in the U.S. as some landlords clash with tenants unable to pay rent due to financial stress from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Episode 18
Aired Jul 19, 2020
Coronavirus X: Conspiracy Theories
John Oliver investigates the spread of conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus and the push from Trump and GOP governors to reopen schools.
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Episode 19
Aired Jul 26, 2020
China & Uighurs
John Oliver discusses footage of aggressive undercover federal agents arresting protesters in Portland, Ore.
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Episode 20
Aired Aug 2, 2020
U.S. History
Examining what is being taught about legal history in the American school system and what needs to be done to provide accurate information.
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Episode 21
Aired Aug 16, 2020
Jury Duty
Examining conspiracy theories including birtherism and QAnon; examining jury duty and the racist policies of jury selection.
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Episode 22
Aired Aug 23, 2020
Border Wall II
A recap of the "unconventional" Democratic National Convention.
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Episode 23
Aired Aug 30, 2020
RNC 2020 & Kenosha
A recap of the Republican National Convention; the shooting in Kenosha, Wis., and ensuing protests by citizens and sporting leagues.
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Episode 24
Aired Sep 27, 2020
The Supreme Court
The GOP's rush to fill the Supreme Court vacancy; statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.; abolition of the Electoral College.
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Episode 25
Aired Oct 4, 2020
Election 2020
A discussion on President Trump's testing positive for COVID-19 and how the White House has handled the pandemic.
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Episode 26
Aired Oct 18, 2020
World Health Organization
Examining the World Health Organization's role in battling disease and how it manages its relationship with member countries.
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Episode 27
Aired Oct 25, 2020
Asylum
Topics include the coronovirus, the president's tax returns and recent findings of a bank account in China, the probe into Hunter Biden's laptop information, Rudy Giuliani's role in a New York Post story and the final presidential debate.
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Episode 28
Aired Nov 1, 2020
Coronavirus and William Barr
A review of the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Episode 29
Aired Nov 8, 2020
U.S. Election 2020
A look at global reactions to projections that Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the election and Trump's reaction to the reported results.
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Episode 30
Aired Nov 15, 2020
Addressing the refusal of President Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Mitch McConnell and other Republicans to accept the election results; president's aides seek relief from the courts.
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