Season 4
30 episodes · Feb 12, 2017
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S4E1Trump vs. Truth
Feb 12, 201730mDonald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet.
S4E2Putin
Feb 19, 201730mVladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.
S4E3Obamacare
Feb 26, 201730mCongressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.
S4E4Dalai Lama
Mar 5, 201730mTibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.
S4E5American Health Care Act
Mar 12, 201730mThe Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump.
S4E6Federal Budget
Mar 19, 201730mDonald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.
S4E7Marijuana
Apr 2, 201730mUnder federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.
S4E8Gerrymandering
Apr 9, 201735mLawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.
S4E9French Elections
Apr 16, 201730mThe presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters.
S4E10Ivanka & Jared
Apr 23, 201735mIvanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience.
S4E11Net Neutrality II
May 7, 201730mEqual access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.
S4E12Dialysis
May 14, 201730mFor-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell.
S4E13Stupid Watergate
May 21, 201730mJohn Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
S4E14Paris Agreement
Jun 4, 201730mDonald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet.
S4E15Brexit II
Jun 11, 201730mIn the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.
S4E16Coal
Jun 18, 201730mWe’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it.
S4E17Vaccines
Jun 25, 201730mThe benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.
S4E18Sinclair Broadcast Group
Jul 2, 201730mSinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.
S4E19Alex Jones
Jul 30, 201730mAlex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.
S4E20Border Patrol
Aug 6, 201730mDonald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.
S4E21North Korea
Aug 13, 201730mAs nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.
S4E22Nuclear Waste
Aug 20, 201730mNuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste.
S4E23Joe Arpaio
Sep 10, 201730mDonald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.
S4E24Corporate Consolidation
Sep 24, 201730mBig businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box.
S4E25Forensic Science
Oct 1, 201730mForensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
S4E26Confederacy
Oct 8, 201730mConfederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.
S4E27Equifax
Oct 15, 201730mJohn Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.
S4E28Floods
Oct 29, 201730mJohn Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull.
S4E29Economic Development
Nov 5, 201730mState and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return.
S4E30The Trump Presidency
Nov 12, 201730mOne year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.