Season 5
(2018)
Cast
as Self - Host
as Voice Over (voice)
Episodes
Trump vs. The World 8.0
February 18, 2018
America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Choru…
Italian Election 7.8
February 25, 2018
Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders…
NRA TV 7.8
March 4, 2018
The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just abou…
Cryptocurrencies 7.6
March 11, 2018
Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investor…
Mike Pence 7.9
March 18, 2018
John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrot…
Immigration Courts 7.7
April 1, 2018
America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That’s as ridiculous in…
Crisis Pregnancy Centers 7.5
April 8, 2018
Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious gr…
Corporate Taxes 7.4
April 15, 2018
Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even…
Iran Deal 7.6
April 22, 2018
Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will …
Rudy Giuliani 7.8
May 6, 2018
Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump’s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent rec…
Venezuela 7.6
May 13, 2018
John Oliver discusses the devastating economic crisis in Venezuela and enlists the help of a large bird who bears a str…
Drug Rehabilitation Clinics 7.8
May 20, 2018
Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit
Guardianship 7.6
June 3, 2018
It’s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group …
Stupid Watergate II 6.8
June 10, 2018
John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of R…
Xi Jinping 7.3
June 17, 2018
Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the …
Mexican Elections 7.4
June 24, 2018
Mexico is on the verge of a major election. John Oliver discusses some things we should know about the races and one th…
Gene Editing 7.0
July 1, 2018
Scientists are developing new ways to alter the genetic code of living organisms. John Oliver explores the risks, rewar…
Workplace Sexual Harassment 8.0
July 29, 2018
With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to di…
Prosecutors 7.6
August 5, 2018
John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and w…
Astroturfing 7.6
August 12, 2018
Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice …
Trade 7.8
August 19, 2018
Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-ha…
Felony Disenfranchisement 7.6
September 9, 2018
Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is F…
Facebook 7.8
September 23, 2018
Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how …
Brett Kavanaugh 7.8
September 30, 2018
John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, …
Brazilian Elections 7.2
October 7, 2018
Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. Jo…
Saudi Arabia 7.2
October 14, 2018
Following the alarming disappearance of a Saudi journalist and political dissident, John Oliver examines America's unco…
State Attorneys General 6.8
October 28, 2018
State AGs have become major partisan players in national politics, so the races to elect them are worth your attention.
Family Separation 7.0
November 4, 2018
John Oliver discusses the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the di…
Drain the Swamp 6.8
November 11, 2018
Donald Trump promised to “drain the swamp.” But considering the culture of corruption inside of his administration, Was…
Authoritarianism 7.2
November 18, 2018
John Oliver discusses the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, their common characteristics, and w…