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      Season 8 – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

      2021 Talk Show Comedy List
      Reviews 74% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Comedian John Oliver hosts an in-depth, satirical look at developments from the past seven days in news, politics and current events. Read More Read Less

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Feb 14, 2021 Next Pandemic The host takes on Trump's second impeachment, the Republicans' vote to acquit, and issues a warning to Democrats; the next pandemic. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 21, 2021 Meatpacking The crisis in Texas, including an examination of the reason behind the failure of that state's power grid and reaction to the disaster from Texas officials, state and federal. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 28, 2021 Raids Topics include accusations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo about the state's handling of COVID data. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 7, 2021 Unemployment Scandals plaguing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo; the fight for a $15 minimum wage; the effects of some states doing away with COVID restrictions; FBI director Christopher Wray's testimony on the Jan. 6 insurrection. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 14, 2021 Tucker Carlson Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey; continuing firestorm surrounding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo; passage of the COVID relief bill. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 21, 2021 Plastics How plastics are harming the planet and why recycling isn't the solution people think it is; the Atlanta mass shootings. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 4, 2021 Debt The national debt of the United States; the conservative response to Montero (Call Me by Your Name); Matt Gaetz sexual misconduct allegations; Amazon worker organization. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 11, 2021 Long Term Care John Oliver comments on why he thinks nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Venmo. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 18, 2021 Bankruptcy Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; a look at police brutality in the U.S. Details Episode 10 Aired May 2, 2021 Vaccine Misinformation Examining why some people are reluctant to get the COVID vaccine. Details Episode 11 Aired May 9, 2021 Hair The ways Black hair can be a target of discrimination; the race for governor in California; GOP voter suppression. Details Episode 12 Aired May 16, 2021 Stand Your Ground John Oliver examines why "stand your ground" laws were created; a look at the past week's events in Israel. Details Episode 13 Aired May 23, 2021 Sponcon John Oliver explains why the integrity of local news is important; some red states are trying to overturn Roe v. Wade. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 6, 2021 Asian Americans The role of the U.S. in controlling the COVID virus globally; the use of the model minority myth in pitting Asian Americans against other communities. Details Episode 15 Aired Jun 13, 2021 Prison Heat An exploration of certain beliefs about COVID-19 vaccines and magnetized bodies; an examination of heat exhaustion in American prisons. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 20, 2021 PACE A review of Vladimir Putin's performance at the Geneva Summit press conference; Japan and the upcoming Olympic Games; an in-depth review of PACE(Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing and what happens when the process goes awry. Details Episode 17 Aired Jun 27, 2021 Health Care Sharing Ministries Examining Health Care Sharing Ministries, nonprofits that allow the sharing of medical bills that can use specific clauses that allow denial of benefits to certain groups; the host announces creation of his own HCSM, which includes bandages. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 25, 2021 Housing Discrimination A breakdown on the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S.; John gets ready to leave the studio. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 1, 2021 Emergency Medical Services John Oliver explains how emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 8, 2021 Opioids III: The Sacklers John Oliver speaks about the opioid crisis and how pharmaceutical company Purdue, owned by the Sackler family, has been handling lawsuits. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 15, 2021 Ransomware Discussions of ransomware attacks, why they're on the rise, and what can be done about them; the spread of the Delta variant. Details Episode 22 Aired Aug 22, 2021 Afghanistan The end of America's war with Afghanistan, and the humanitarian crisis being left behind; two attorneys locked in a legal battle, and how they could come to a resolution outside of court. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 12, 2021 Lukashenko Examining the recently passed abortion law in Texas and the difference in response from corporate America to the abortion law and other issues such as voting rights and racial injustice. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 26, 2021 Voting Rights John Oliver takes a look at voting rights in the United States, Haitian deportations, and federal duck stamps. Details Episode 25 Aired Oct 3, 2021 PFAS John Oliver shines a light on the use of PFAs, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals" that persist in the environment and in living beings. Details Episode 26 Aired Oct 10, 2021 Misinformation John discusses the spread of misinformation among immigrant diaspora communities, as well as Janice McGeachin, and the One American News Network-AT&T controversial deal. Details Episode 27 Aired Oct 24, 2021 Taiwan Taiwan's history of being governed by other countries, its fraught present-day relationship with China, and what its citizens would like their future to look like. Details Episode 28 Aired Oct 31, 2021 Homelessness John Oliver takes a look at the way we discuss the homeless, what policy failures are making the problem worse; Joe Biden's spending plan. Details Episode 29 Aired Nov 7, 2021 The Power Grid Discussing the current state of the nation's power grid; commenting on world leaders not living up to their part in regards to climate action. Details Episode 30 Aired Nov 14, 2021 Union Busting A discussion on the mechanics of union busting; the insurrection of Jan. 6. Details

      Audience Reviews

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      Audience Member I abhore non citizens that feel the need to tell the American people what we should believe. He's the typical wannabe "comedian/journalist" who can never look outside the box and only reports from one perspective. His view is so limited I'm surprised he can read the dribble that's written. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review gareth Oliver seems to be taking the gloves off which will annoy a lot of conservatives who have only a passing relationship with the truth and will not like their ideas challenged. The content of the show is per usual well researched, and the combination of trenchant analysis and Oliver's ability to expose hypocrisy and debunk the plethora of mis/disinformation in circulation and do so in a comedic fashion makes it a show not to be missed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/22 Full Review Audience Member The last week tonight show is awful. John Oliver just screams the entire show and never reports on real news. When he does he often gets critical facts wrong. He has an annoying personality and seems like a pretty awful person off camera as well. He adds nothing to talk shows and comedy. I honestly I don't understand why the show is still running. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent source of current events with a sarcastic touch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review angelino s I keep getting surprised at how they can keep the show relevant and fresh. The production and writing are on point as always. At first the I missed the studio audience and as John (and the writing) were slightly awkward, but they have learned to incorporate the silence into thier timing and pacing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This show is fantastic. John Oliver's writing was funny when it was coming out of John Stewart's mouth and now it is funny coming out of his own. Sometimes he tackles an issue that extensively researched with a well thought out conclusion and then sometimes he just makes jokes. Funny jokes. Good job John, and thank you for delivering it "from the void". Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      John Oliver, Tim Carvell, James Taylor, Jon Thoday
      Network
      HBO
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Talk Show, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Feb 14, 2021