Season 4
(2017)
Cast
as Self - Host
as Voice Over (voice)
Episodes
Trump vs. Truth 8.3
February 12, 2017
Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could…
Putin 8.3
February 19, 2017
Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to …
Obamacare 8.0
February 26, 2017
Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are sim…
Dalai Lama 7.7
March 5, 2017
Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama t…
American Health Care Act 7.6
March 12, 2017
The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter co…
Federal Budget 8.0
March 19, 2017
Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines…
Marijuana 7.9
April 2, 2017
Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problem…
Gerrymandering 7.7
April 9, 2017
Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those o…
French Elections 8.0
April 16, 2017
The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively F…
Ivanka & Jared 8.1
April 23, 2017
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredi…
Net Neutrality II 8.5
May 7, 2017
Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to vo…
Dialysis 7.7
May 14, 2017
For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a…
Stupid Watergate 8.2
May 21, 2017
John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia inve…
Paris Agreement 7.6
June 4, 2017
Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone…
Brexit II 8.1
June 11, 2017
In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an int…
Coal 7.9
June 18, 2017
We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Olive…
Vaccines 7.9
June 25, 2017
The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver di…
Sinclair Broadcast Group 7.5
July 2, 2017
Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that the…
Alex Jones 8.0
July 30, 2017
Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John …
Border Patrol 7.7
August 6, 2017
Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recru…
North Korea 7.6
August 13, 2017
As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yank…
Nuclear Waste 7.7
August 20, 2017
Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the …
Joe Arpaio 7.3
September 10, 2017
Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the trou…
Corporate Consolidation 7.5
September 24, 2017
Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make …
Forensic Science 7.7
October 1, 2017
Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help…
Confederacy 7.5
October 8, 2017
Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representat…
Equifax 7.4
October 15, 2017
John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts …
Floods 7.8
October 29, 2017
John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why y…
Economic Development 7.5
November 5, 2017
State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Ol…
The Trump Presidency 7.8
November 12, 2017
One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowb…