Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 4

2017
Poster for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 4

Former Daily Show presenter John Oliver takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events in this Emmy-winning comedy... More

Where to watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 4

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 4 is available... More to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV Store and Foxtel and Binge.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 4 episodes

Episode 4.1

Trump vs. Truth

Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to... More his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet.

Episode 4.2

Putin

Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master... More manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.

Episode 4.3

Obamacare

Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver... More explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.

Episode 4.4

Dalai Lama

Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government.... More John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.

EPISODE 4.5

American Health Care Act

The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without... More affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump.

EPISODE 4.6

Federal Budget

Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with... More largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.

EPISODE 4.7

Marijuana

Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver... More explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.

EPISODE 4.8

Gerrymandering

Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of... More political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.

EPISODE 4.9

French Elections

The presidential election in France could determine the political future... More of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters.

EPISODE 4.10

Ivanka & Jared

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of... More political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience.

EPISODE 4.11

Net Neutrality II

Equal access to online information is once again under serious... More threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.

EPISODE 4.12

Dialysis

For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense... More of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell.

EPISODE 4.13

Stupid Watergate

John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of... More the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.

EPISODE 4.14

Paris Agreement

Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the... More Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet.

EPISODE 4.15

Brexit II

In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will... More begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.

EPISODE 4.16

Coal

We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in... More the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it.

EPISODE 4.17

Vaccines

The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but... More some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.

EPISODE 4.18

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV... More stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.

EPISODE 4.19

Alex Jones

Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he... More also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.

EPISODE 4.20

Border Patrol

Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could... More lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.

EPISODE 4.21

North Korea

As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States... More and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.

EPISODE 4.22

Nuclear Waste

Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if... More 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.

EPISODE 4.23

Joe Arpaio

Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last... More person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.

EPISODE 4.24

Corporate Consolidation

Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise... More in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box.

EPISODE 4.25

Forensic Science

Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific.... More Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.

EPISODE 4.26

Confederacy

Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they... More symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.

EPISODE 4.27

Equifax

John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach... More at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.

EPISODE 4.28

Floods

John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood... More recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull.

EPISODE 4.29

Economic Development

State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract... More employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return.

EPISODE 4.30

The Trump Presidency

One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what... More we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 4 | Details

Genre
Comedy
Country of origin
USA