Last Week Tonight with John OliverSeason 132026 · 30 episodesEpisodes1February 15, 2026: ICEJohn Oliver discusses ICE's repeated atrocities over the past months and explores the massive entity overseeing it all: the Department of Homeland Security. How it started, who runs it, and how many hats Kristi Noem owns.2February 22, 2026: TwitterJohn Oliver discusses how an already flawed Twitter got worse under Elon Musk, how it continues to impact us all, and what it has to do with the 30-40 trillion cells humans are composed of.3March 1, 2026: Police Body CamerasJohn Oliver discusses why police body cameras can be useful, or useless, depending on whether they're used properly, and yeah, he also discusses what it looks like to arrest a giant mouse. Because of course he does.4March 8, 2026: USAIDJohn Oliver discusses the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, why the Trump Administration has gutted the United States Agency for International Development, and why John is jealous of Stephen A. Smith. Or, sorry – Brick.5March 15, 2026: J.D. VanceJohn Oliver discusses the Trump Administration's mixed messaging surrounding the U.S.'s ongoing war with Iran, then explores J.D. Vance's ideologies past and present, including but not limited to who J.D. thinks is a real stupidhead.6March 22, 2026: Police StingsJohn Oliver discusses police stings, why they can seem like they're creating more crime than they're stopping, and the best alias for any undercover cop, ever, in history. Ok, fine, we'll just tell you: It's a tie between "Angelo Lasagna" and "Rico Rigatone."7March 29, 2026: HungaryJohn Oliver discusses the elections on the horizon for Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, why conservatives in the US are so invested in him maintaining power, and what it all has to do with Rob Schneider.8April 19, 2026: Prediction MarketsJohn Oliver discusses prediction markets – platforms where you can bet on basically anything, from the weather to the war in Iran – and the legal and moral questions posed by their existence.9April 26, 2026: AI ChatbotsJohn Oliver discusses AI chatbots, why they're flirting with users unprompted and encouraging people to open soggy cereal cafes, and how their flaws can be genuinely hazardous to the public.10May 3, 2026: Gas Station DrugsJohn Oliver discusses the sprawling industry of "gas station drugs" – a world of questionable supplements and boner pills – which is posing a risk to the public by putting under-regulated substances over the counter.11May 10, 2026: Shadow DocketJohn Oliver discusses the shadow docket – a shortcut to the Supreme Court which is rapidly advancing the Trump administration's agenda. Plus, some fun and unexpected facts about turtles! You know, to spice things up.12May 17, 2026: Structured SettlementsJohn Oliver discusses structured settlements – the incremental payments designed to sustain victims of injury or wrongful death over long periods of time.13May 31, 2026: Presidential PardonsJohn Oliver discusses who Donald Trump has pardoned since he's been in office, and what it would be like to have sex with a cartoon character who has your voice. Not a cartoon character OF YOU! Just a cartoon character *with your voice.*14June 7, 2026: New College of FloridaJohn Oliver discusses New College of Florida – the small liberal arts school that has been taken over by Governor Ron DeSantis – and why we think their new mascot would really get Samantha from Sex and the City going.15June 14, 2026: UK ElectionsJohn Oliver discusses the upcoming elections in the UK, why the race for Prime Minister hinges on 76,000 voters who live in a small area called Makerfield, and which party leader looks like his first words were "British East India Company."16June 21, 2026: Feral HogsJohn Oliver discusses one of the most destructive invasive species in America: feral hogs. How they got here, the damage they're doing, and why the Discovery Channel should really consider doing "Cow Week."17June 28, 2026: Congressional MapsJohn Oliver discusses how the Supreme Court has paved the way for the redrawing of congressional maps across the country, and what it means for the midterm elections. Plus, an urgent update on Gavin Newsom’s summer reading.18July 26, 2026: Trump CryptocurrencyJohn Oliver discusses how the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures have overshadowed their other businesses, how they've created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and what it all has to do with Fartcoin.19August 2, 2026: Police ToolsJohn Oliver discusses the tools police are using to keep track of civilians – whether or not they're suspected of a crime – and some creative ideas about how to use wigs.20August 9, 2026: Department of JusticeJohn Oliver discusses how the Department of Justice has changed since Trump took office for his second term.21August 16, 2026: Fetus RightsJohn Oliver discusses how some states in the U.S. have given rights to fetuses, where the idea came from and where things could be headed next.22August 23, 2026: Subscription ModelJohn Oliver discusses why more and more companies are shifting to a subscription model, how it's impacting consumers, and what could possibly be more embarrassing than liking Madame Web.23September 20, 2026: UnitedHealth GroupWith Luigi Mangione's upcoming sentencing, John Oliver devotes the full episode to covering UnitedHealth Group: Why customers hate them, how they got so profitable, and why doctors are wishing explosive diarrhea on their board members.24September 27, 2026: Brazil's Presidential ElectionJohn Oliver discusses Brazil's upcoming presidential election, the baggage associated with the two leading candidates, and some insight into acting from John – a person who has acted. Twice.25October 4, 202626October 11, 202627October 25, 202628November 1, 202629November 8, 202630November 15, 2026Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12
