Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — Season 10

Aired 19 February 2023 • 35 min

John 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.

Aired 26 February 2023 • 40 min

Artificial 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.

Aired 5 March 2023 • 35 min

John 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.

Aired 12 March 2023 • 35 min

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.

Aired 19 March 2023 • 35 min

John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.

Aired 2 April 2023 • 35 min

John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.

Aired 9 April 2023 • 34 min

John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”

Aired 16 April 2023 • 35 min

John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.

Aired 23 April 2023 • 35 min

John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”

Aired 30 April 2023 • 37 min

A 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.

Aired 1 October 2023 • 39 min

John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.

Aired 8 October 2023 • 40 min

John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.

Aired 15 October 2023 • 35 min

John 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.

Aired 22 October 2023 • 38 min

John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.

Aired 29 October 2023 • 36 min

John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

Aired 5 November 2023 • 40 min

John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

Aired 12 November 2023 • 40 min

John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Aired 19 November 2023 • 40 min

John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

Aired 3 December 2023 • 39 min

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.

Aired 10 December 2023 • 39 min

John 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.

Aired 17 December 2023 • 39 min

John 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.