The BEST episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 2
Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 2!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is an American late-night talk and news satire television program. LWT draws its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organizations, pop culture, and often aspects of the show itself.
#1 - Episode 32
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/5/2015
There are very few government checks on what America’s sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver sits down with Edward Snowden to discuss the NSA, the balance between privacy and security, and dick-pics.
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#2 - Episode 26
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/15/2015
Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the US, smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their business strong overseas. We've noticed that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue still exists but can’t quite figure out why.
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#3 - Episode 49
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/16/2015
U.S. tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience.
#4 - Episode 41
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/14/2015
The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in.
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#5 - Episode 39
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/31/2015
After the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA.
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#6 - Episode 45
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/19/2015
Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat.
#7 - Episode 29
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/2015
A set of Supreme Court decisions made over 100 years ago has left U.S. territories without meaningful representation. That’s weird, right? Daylight saving time doesn’t actually benefit anyone. Strangely, it’s still a thing!
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#8 - Episode 48
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/9/2015
Sex education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a video that covers what some schools are too embarrassed to teach.
#9 - Episode 51
Season 2 - Episode 27 - Aired 9/13/2015
The Miranda warning includes the right to a public defender. It doesn’t include the fact that public defenders are highly overworked and grossly underpaid.
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#10 - Episode 34
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2015
For inventors, patents are an essential protection against theft. But when patent trolls abuse the system by stockpiling patents and threatening lawsuits, businesses are forced to shell out tons of money. CNN produced an actual doomsday video to broadcast when the world is ending and it’s incredibly dull. We've enlisted Martin Sheen to help make humanity’s final moments happier!
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#11 - Episode 28
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/1/2015
America's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one.
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#12 - Episode 40
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/7/2015
John Oliver explains why America’s bail system is better for the reality tv industry than it is for the justice system.
#13 - Episode 46
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/26/2015
Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders.
#14 - Episode 53
Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/4/2015
John Oliver investigates the treatment of mental health in the US and discovers the system doesn't always work. In other news Russia gets involved in the bombing of Syria, the UN trains the leaders of the future and Jason Chaffetz is embarressed. John Oliver also launches a brand new app.
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#15 - Episode 25
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/8/2015
Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars marketing drugs to doctors. We have a few issues with that. RadioShack has filed for bankruptcy. We've helped them create a farewell message. Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.
#16 - Episode 35
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/26/2015
Trendy clothes are cheaper than ever. That sounds great for the people who buy them, but it's horrible for the people who make them.
#17 - Episode 38
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/17/2015
John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!
#18 - Episode 59
Season 2 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/22/2015
John Oliver starts a campaign to remove the penny from circulation and takes a look back at the highlights of the season with appearances from some of our favorite characters. The Paris attacks and their impact on refugee intake across the globe are also discussed.
#19 - Episode 31
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/22/2015
If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don’t, it can ruin your life. The New Hampshire legislature refused to make the red-tailed hawk the official raptor of their state...so we made it the official raptor of our show.
#20 - Episode 30
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/15/2015
The NCAA doesn’t pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don’t get paid.
#21 - Episode 44
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/12/2015
Cities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that — wait, don’t fall asleep!
#22 - Episode 27
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/22/2015
The vast majority of US judges are elected, forcing many judges to pander to the electorate and accept campaign money in order to keep their jobs. This seems slightly troubling... The UK's Labour Party has painted a campaign van pink in an attempt to attract women voters. We are glad they didn't keep going with that strategy.
#23 - Episode 52
Season 2 - Episode 28 - Aired 9/27/2015
The European migrant crisis sees millions of refugees face hostility, racism, and red tape so John Oliver does something small for them. In other news Pope Francis visited the U.S., an interesting report on David Cameron and the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
#24 - Episode 47
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/2/2015
Washington DC experiences taxation without representation. It's also missing from rhyming state songs. John Oliver and a group of singing children fix one of these problems.
#25 - Episode 50
Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/23/2015
This year’s gay marriage ruling was a milestone, but LGBT discrimination is still surprisingly legal. John Oliver explains why we need a federal anti-discrimination law.