Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Season 7

s07e01 / Medicare for All

17th Feb '20 - 4:00am
Medicare for All Summary

Main story: The pros and cons of Medicare for All; plus, Bill Barr does Trump's personal bidding; and Flyers mascot Gritty is exonerated!.

2208 have watched this episode

s07e02 / Modi

24th Feb '20 - 4:00am
Modi Summary

Main story: India's controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his government's Hindu nationalism; plus, a look at Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign.

2118 have watched this episode

s07e03 / Coronavirus

2nd Mar '20 - 4:00am
Coronavirus Summary

Main story: What's being done to fight coronavirus as it spreads to the U.S.; plus, John offers the Phillie Phanatic a new job.

2159 have watched this episode

s07e04 / Sheriffs

9th Mar '20 - 3:00am
Sheriffs Summary

Main story: A look at how much power-and how little accountability-local sheriffs have; plus, Trump's coronavirus incompetence; India's self-censorship of "Last Week Tonight".

2138 have watched this episode

s07e05 / Coronavirus II

16th Mar '20 - 3:00am
Coronavirus II Summary

Main story: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, governmental response in the US, and the prevention of COVID-19.

This episode was filmed at an unspecified location with no live audience as the studio and the show's offices were shut down after employees tested positive for COVID-19. John Oliver stated the show will go on hiatus for an unspecified amount of time but will definitely return.

2138 have watched this episode

s07e06 / Coronavirus III

30th Mar '20 - 3:00am
Coronavirus III Summary

Main story: President Trump's inconsistent response to the coronavirus pandemic; plus, John shows what he's been watching at home and makes an offer to buy some unusual artwork.

1912 have watched this episode

s07e07 / One America News Network

6th Apr '20 - 3:00am
One America News Network Summary

Main story: One America News Network, a far-right news network being embraced by President Trump; plus, some GOP governors refuse to issue stay-at-home orders; "alt-right Pinocchio" Jared Kushner's press conference; and Jeremy Renner drops a new album.

2103 have watched this episode

s07e08 / Essential Workers

13th Apr '20 - 3:00am
Essential Workers Summary

Main story: Essential workers and unemployment in the United States during the Coronavirus recession; plus, "Art 1992" and the works of Brian Swords of York, Elizabeth II coronavirus broadcast wearing green dress.

2085 have watched this episode

s07e09 / Coronavirus Misinformation

20th Apr '20 - 3:00am
Coronavirus Misinformation Summary

Main story: Various sources of misinformation about COVID-19, from televangelists and the right-wing media, to Trump himself; plus, Wendy Williams @home; Coming Up on "Inside Edition".

2056 have watched this episode

s07e10 / Coronavirus VI: Testing

4th May '20 - 3:00am
Coronavirus VI: Testing Summary

Main story: How much coronavirus testing the US has done and why we need to do more; plus, Jared Kushner declares victory over the virus; Alex Jones goes full cannibal; cats love watching John.

2065 have watched this episode

s07e11 / United States Postal Service

11th May '20 - 3:00am
United States Postal Service Summary

Main story: the USPS faces financial catastrophe and what we can do to help; plus, William Barr vs the law; Trump's "live and let die" moment; Axl Rose vs Steve Mnuchin.

2044 have watched this episode

s07e12 / Coronavirus (7): Impact on Sports

18th May '20 - 3:00am
Coronavirus (7): Impact on Sports Summary

Main story: The disappearance of sports due to COVID-19; plus, Dr. Bright blows the whistle; 2020 Congressional insider trading scandal; Marble racing; a special message for Adam Driver.

2010 have watched this episode

s07e13 / Postal Voting

1st Jun '20 - 3:00am
Postal Voting Summary

Main story: Why voting by mail is necessary in the United States; plus, the George Floyd protests, and some helpful trademark ideas for Dana White.

1968 have watched this episode

s07e14 / Police

8th Jun '20 - 3:00am
Police Summary

Main story: As nationwide protests over the passings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are met with police brutality, John discusses how the histories of policing and white supremacy are intertwined, the roadblocks to fixing things, and some potential paths forward.

2000 have watched this episode

s07e15 / Facial Recognition

15th Jun '20 - 3:00am
Facial Recognition Summary

Main story: The dangers of facial recognition technology; plus, Black Lives Matter protests, NASCAR bans the confederate flag, Tucker Carlson gets triggered by "Sesame Street".

1929 have watched this episode

s07e16 / Prisons & Jails

22nd Jun '20 - 3:00am
Prisons & Jails Summary

Main story: Why COVID-19 has spread so rapidly behind bars and what we can do to stop it; plus, K-pop fans punk racist hashtags; Trump's Tulsa rally flops; John Bolton's new book drops.

1893 have watched this episode

s07e17 / Coronavirus: Evictions

29th Jun '20 - 3:00am
Coronavirus: Evictions Summary

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.

1760 have watched this episode

s07e18 / Conspiracy Theories

20th Jul '20 - 3:00am
Conspiracy Theories Summary

Main story: The proliferation of conspiracy theories about COVID-19; plus, Trump and GOP governors push to open schools in the fall despite rising infection rates. Guests Alex Trebek, John Cena, Paul Rudd, and Billy Porter.

1834 have watched this episode

s07e19 / Uighurs

27th Jul '20 - 3:00am
Uighurs Summary

Main story: The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; plus, Trump's authoritarian show of force in Portland; Martha Stewart loosens up.

1758 have watched this episode

s07e20 / U.S. History

3rd Aug '20 - 3:00am
U.S. History Summary

Main story: A look at how the history of race is taught in schools; plus, Trump pushes bad medicine; Louie Gohmert tests positive; and Steve Guttenberg has a "Cameo".

1836 have watched this episode

s07e21 / Juries

17th Aug '20 - 3:00am
Juries Summary

John Oliver takes a look at why people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors, who their absence impacts, and what we can do to create a fairer system.

1821 have watched this episode

s07e22 / Border Wall

24th Aug '20 - 3:00am
Border Wall Summary

Nearing the 2020 election, John Oliver checks in on one of the key promises of President Trump's 2016 campaign: the border wall. Plus, The "Unconventional Convention"; the return of Pumpkin Spice.

1759 have watched this episode

s07e23 / RNC 2020 & Kenosha

31st Aug '20 - 3:00am
RNC 2020 & Kenosha Summary

John Oliver discusses a week that saw the Republican National Convention, a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports - three stories that are really one story, about race in America.

1598 have watched this episode

s07e24 / Supreme Court

28th Sep '20 - 3:00am
Supreme Court Summary

In the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing, John Oliver discusses the future of the Supreme Court, why the government doesn't always represent the political leanings of the electorate, and how those issues will impact the next generation of Americans.

1707 have watched this episode

s07e25 / Election 2020

5th Oct '20 - 3:00am
Election 2020 Summary

Weeks out from the 2020 presidential election, John Oliver takes a look at various efforts to destabilize the vote, how to ensure your ballot is properly counted, and why we may need to prepare not just for an election night, but for an election month.

1842 have watched this episode

s07e26 / The World Health Organization

19th Oct '20 - 3:00am
The World Health Organization Summary

John Oliver talks about the functions of World Health Organization and why it is a vital part of the upcoming US election. John points out the contribution WHO made over the years, explains the reason why USA pays more than other countries and describes the mistakes of this highly impactful organization.

1819 have watched this episode

s07e27 / Asylum

26th Oct '20 - 3:00am
Asylum Summary

John Oliver talks about the situation of asylum seekers in USA under Trump administration. He points out the three major changes in policy (migrant protection protocols, safe third country agreements and Title 42) which are deciding the future of asylum seekers.

1751 have watched this episode

s07e28 / Trump & the Coronavirus and William Barr

2nd Nov '20 - 4:00am
Trump & the Coronavirus and William Barr Summary

John Oliver takes a look at how the Trump administration has handled the coronavirus outbreak in the US, from lack of preparation, to mangled coordination, to harmful communication. John also discusses William Barr's attitude toward authority and executive power, how that attitude has influenced Donald Trump's presidency, and what it could mean if Trump wins a second term.

1849 have watched this episode

s07e29 / Election Results 2020

9th Nov '20 - 4:00am
Election Results 2020 Summary

John Oliver discusses the long week of US presidential election results, including Donald Trump's various attempts to make the election appear illegitimate, and a historic win for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

1854 have watched this episode

s07e30 / Trump & Election Results

16th Nov '20 - 4:00am
Trump & Election Results Summary

A week after Joe Biden's win in the US presidential election, John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's various attempts to overturn the results, why his claims don't hold water, and the consequences of indulging him.

1854 have watched this episode
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