Season 2
(2015)
Cast
as Self - Host
as Voice Over (voice)
Episodes
Marketing to Doctors 6.7
February 8, 2015
John Oliver discusses the growing issues of pharmaceutical companies marketing directly to and through doctors. Also, s…
Tobacco 7.1
February 15, 2015
Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the U.S., smoking rates have dropped dramatically.…
Elected Judges 7.6
February 22, 2015
The vast majority of US judges are elected, forcing many judges to pander to the electorate and accept campaign money i…
Infrastructure 6.4
March 1, 2015
America's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one.
U.S. Territories 8.5
March 8, 2015
A set of Supreme Court decisions made over 100 years ago has left U.S. territories without meaningful representation. T…
The NCAA 6.5
March 15, 2015
The NCAA doesn’t pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don’t …
Municipal Violations 7.6
March 22, 2015
If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don’t, it can ruin your …
Government Surveillance 9.0
April 5, 2015
There are very few government checks on what America’s sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver…
The IRS 6.7
April 12, 2015
Nobody likes the IRS. But recent budget and staff cuts have made it increasingly difficult for the department to do its…
Patents 7.8
April 19, 2015
For inventors, patents are an essential protection against theft. But when patent trolls abuse the system by stockpilin…
Fashion 7.8
April 26, 2015
John explores the concept of changing and cheap fashion and some of the ugliest truths of the manufacturing process.
Standardized Testing 7.8
May 3, 2015
American students face a ridiculous amount of testing. John Oliver explains how standardized tests impact school fundin…
Paid Family Leave 8.0
May 10, 2015
Many American companies do not offer paid leave after the birth of a child, which means they probably shouldn’t run sap…
Chickens 7.2
May 17, 2015
John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!
FIFA II 8.4
May 31, 2015
After the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA. Also, Thailand…
Bail 8.0
June 7, 2015
John Oliver explains why America’s bail system is better for the reality TV industry than it is for the justice system.
Torture 8.2
June 14, 2015
The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you…
The Internet 8.0
June 21, 2015
Online harassment is a major problem, but it’s rarely prosecuted. If only we’d been warned about this in the early days…
Transgender Rights 8.0
June 28, 2015
This week’s gay rights victory was historic, but the transgender community still faces staggering challenges. John Oliv…
Stadiums 7.5
July 12, 2015
Cities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that …
Food Waste 7.8
July 19, 2015
Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat.
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws 7.4
July 26, 2015
Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys be…
District of Columbia 8.0
August 2, 2015
Washington DC experiences taxation without representation. It's also missing from rhyming state songs. John Oliver and …
Sex Education 7.8
August 9, 2015
Sex education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a v…
Church 8.6
August 16, 2015
John discusses predatory churches and televangelism, and how the U.S. tax law allows them to get away with almost anyth…
LGBT Discrimination 7.4
August 23, 2015
This year’s gay marriage ruling was a milestone, but LGBT discrimination is still surprisingly legal. John Oliver expla…
Public Defenders 7.9
September 13, 2015
The Miranda warning includes the right to a public defender. It doesn’t include the fact that public defenders are high…
Migrants and Refugees 7.4
September 27, 2015
Millions of migrants seeking asylum in Europe face hostility, racism, and red tape. John Oliver does one admittedly tin…
Mental Health 7.8
October 4, 2015
John discusses Russia's involvement in Syria, the U.N. General Assembly, and the problems with the national system for …
North Dakota 7.8
October 11, 2015
North Dakota is known for being polite, but perhaps they’ve been a little too hospitable to oil companies. Plus, the me…
Canada 7.7
October 18, 2015
Canada is about to have a major election. John Oliver enlists Mike Myers, a beaver, and a moose to give voters some adv…
Medicaid Gap 7.6
November 1, 2015
John Oliver looks at the upcoming local state elections, the results of which could affect the lives of millions of Ame…
Prisoner Re-entry 7.5
November 8, 2015
John Oliver discusses problems that prisoners face when re-entering the society after they're released from prison. A q…
Daily Fantasy Sports 7.8
November 15, 2015
John talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports.
Refugees & Pennies 7.6
November 22, 2015
John reflects on the aftermath of Paris attacks and how it affects refugees worldwide. Plus, he questions the usefulnes…