Season 10
21 episodes · Feb 19, 2023
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S10E1February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Feb 19, 202335mJohn Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.
S10E2February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence
Feb 26, 202340mArtificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.
S10E3March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis
Mar 5, 202335mJohn Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.
S10E4March 12, 2023: TANF
Mar 12, 202335mJohn 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.
S10E5March 19, 2023: Timeshares
Mar 19, 202335mJohn Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
S10E6April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement
Apr 2, 202335mJohn Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
S10E7April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations
Apr 9, 202334mJohn Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”
S10E8April 16, 2023: Farmworkers
Apr 16, 202335mJohn Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.
S10E9April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II
Apr 23, 202335mJohn Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”
S10E10April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border
Apr 30, 202337mA look at the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.
S10E11October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care
Oct 1, 202339mJohn Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.
S10E12October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
Oct 8, 202340mJohn Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
S10E13October 15, 2023: Food Safety
Oct 15, 202335mJohn Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.
S10E14October 22, 2023: McKinsey
Oct 22, 202338mJohn Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
S10E15October 29, 2023: Chocolate
Oct 29, 202336mJohn Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
S10E16November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
Nov 5, 202340mJohn Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
S10E17November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
Nov 12, 202340mJohn Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
S10E18November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores
Nov 19, 202340mJohn Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
S10E19December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations
Dec 3, 202339mJohn 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.
S10E20December 10, 2023: Freight Trains
Dec 10, 202339mJohn Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain … everything.
S10E21December 17, 2023: Elon Musk
Dec 17, 202339mJohn Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.