The WORST episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is an American late-night talk and news satire television program. L.W.T draws its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organizations, pop culture and often aspects of the show itself.
#4 - April 18, 2021: Bankruptcy
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/18/2021
Main story: Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; plus, a look at police brutality in the U.S.
#5 - April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations
Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/9/2023
John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is ‘’tree-shaped.’’
#6 - Episode 200
Season 7 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/16/2020
Main story: people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors; plus, Republicans embrace QAnon; Trump brings back birtherism.
#7 - March 12, 2023: TANF
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2023
John Oliver discusses TANF – a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.
#8 - July 25, 2021: Housing Discrimination
Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/25/2021
Main story: the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it’s done, and, crucially, what we can do about it; plus, John is headed back to the studio and makes a new friend along the way.
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#9 - Episode 56
Season 2 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/1/2015
John Oliver discusses the impact of the upcoming US elections on the status of Medicaid and tries to calm tensions in the East China Sea through Kenny G. In other news the peace talks in Syria feature no Syrians, the link between the Ukraine and Star Wars, and Andrew Lloyd Webber has some opinions on UK tax credits.
#11 - Episode 55
Season 2 - Episode 31 - Aired 10/18/2015
In order to help Canada with their upcoming election, John Oliver enlists Mike Myers, a beaver, and a moose to give some advice to voters. In other news the New Zealand Prime Minister admits to some interesting habits, Mexico isn't happy with it's president and a zoo in Denmark tries to educate visitors by butchering animals.
#12 - April 14, 2024: Medicaid
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/14/2024
John Oliver discusses why millions of people have been kicked off of Medicaid, why Medicaid access was difficult even before the current "unwinding," and what would happen if fruits and vegetables could talk.
#13 - December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations
Season 10 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/3/2023
John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.
#14 - June 6, 2021: Asian Americans
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/6/2021
Main story: Examining the diverse group of people who fall under the term “Asian American,” and the history of the model minority stereotype. Plus, Jair Bolsonaro is jeopardizing the national and global health.
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#15 - April 11, 2021: Long Term Care
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/11/2021
Main story: Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers.
#16 - Episode 57
Season 2 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/8/2015
John Oliver explains the hurdles for prisoner re-entry in the US with help from a real life ex-convict. In other news, the UK introduces new surveillance measures, US patriotism is an advertising gimmick, and the Washington Redskins defend their trademark.
#17 - March 19, 2023: Timeshares
Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2023
John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
#21 - October 31, 2021: Homelessness
Season 8 - Episode 28 - Aired 10/31/2021
Main story: With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver examines the way we discuss the unhoused; plus, a look at Biden’s spending plan.
#22 - March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/2024
John Oliver discusses how state medical boards fail to protect patients, Kamala Harris' awkward call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the North Carolina Republican running for governor, and which reality show would benefit from becoming a government psyop.
#23 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate
Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/29/2023
John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
#24 - Episode 196
Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/28/2020
Main story: evictions are on the rise due to coronavirus; plus, COVID-19 cases are surging in red states like Texas and Florida; Papa John Schnatter ruins Tik Tok.
#25 - Episode 58
Season 2 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/15/2015
John Oliver investigates the murky world of Daily Fantasy Sports and creates an advertisement to help explain the positives. In other news, the terrorist attacks in Paris shocked the world, Singles Day in China features some questionable celebrity endorsements, and India want their diamond back.