Last Week Tonight with John OliverSeason 62019 · 30 episodesEpisodes1Brexit IIIThe UK could officially leave the European Union next month, which would be a huge change with hugely damaging consequences.2PsychicsPsychics may seem harmless and fun on TV, but they can make a lot of money by exploiting vulnerable people.3AutomationAutomation often seems like a scary new problem, but it’s neither entirely scary nor entirely new.4RobocallsRobocalls are a growing problem. If only we could make the FCC care a little bit more about fixing it.5Public ShamingJohn Oliver talks about the power of public shaming, good and bad.6WWEJohn Oliver discusses how the WWE takes care of its wrestlers — and how it doesn’t.7Mobile HomesMobile homes may seem like an affordable housing option, but large investment companies are making them less and less so.8Opioids IIFollowing some recent revelations about the role of large companies in America’s ongoing opioid epidemic, John Oliver takes another look at the crisis.9Mueller ReportFollowing the release of the Mueller Report, John Oliver discusses what we’ve learned.10Lethal InjectionsJohn Oliver discusses the lethal injection process, which is definitely not as pleasant as talking about a squeaking frog.11Green New DealWith the Green New Deal sparking a national conversation about all the ways to combat climate change, John Oliver looks at a few potential solutions.12Death InvestigationsAmerica’s system for conducting death investigations is a mess. John Oliver explains why we should all be a little more concerned about fixing it.13Medical DevicesJohn Oliver discusses the medical device industry, which is a huge business with a hugely troubling lack of regulation.14Equal Rights AmendmentThere’s still nothing in our constitution that explicitly prohibits sex discrimination. John Oliver talks about how to fix that.15ImpeachmentWith a national conversation underway about the possibility of impeachment, John Oliver discusses whether the benefits outweigh the potential risks.16EverestClimbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular. John Oliver explains why.17WarehousesIt’s easy to buy things online, and even easier not to think about how they get to you. John Oliver discusses what happens when you click “buy now.”18Boris JohnsonJohn Oliver explains how Britain’s new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has succeeded – not despite his bumbling persona, but often because of it.19Prison LaborJohn Oliver explains how prisoners make and spend money, and how companies can profit at the expense of their families.20Gurbanguly BerdimuhamedovJohn Oliver takes a look at the president of Turkmenistan, a dangerous autocrat with some notably strange obsessions.21Bias in MedicineJohn Oliver discusses the roles that gender and racial bias can play in medical treatment.22FilibusterJohn Oliver explains why filibusters exist, why they shouldn't, and why it's stupid to drink coffee like a cat.23Legal ImmigrationLegal immigration is a term which was repeated throughout the Trump presidency. But John Oliver explains its absurdity as well as why people resort to illegal means to enter the country. He breaks down all the four ways a person can enter USA legally: Family, Employment, Good Luck (Visa Lottery), Bad Luck (Refugee).24Compounding PharmaciesCompounding pharmacies create medication tailored to the specific needs of individual patients. John Oliver explains why this small corner of the drug market can cause big problems.25One Child PolicyJohn Oliver discusses China’s one-child policy, and all its consequences, intended and not.26WeatherJohn talks about Weather forecasting, Barry Lee Myers and the National Weather Service27Trump & SyriaJohn Oliver discusses the alarming decision to pull U.S. troops away from the border between Turkey and Syria.28Voting MachinesJohn Oliver discusses how voting machines work, how they don’t, and how we can fix them.29SLAPP SuitsAfter winning a legal battle involving a coal executive and a giant squirrel, John Oliver explains how SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent.30The CensusMain story: 2020 United States Census; plus, the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump and Chiitan.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13
