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1. Straight to Camera (2016)
Episode: Your Busy Friend Kate

Comedy

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Director: Aaron Sheer | Star: Chrissy Shackelford

2. Game On! (2023 Podcast Series)

Sport

Have you ever wondered how pole vaulters are able to jump so high? Or what things athletes eat to dominate on the court? Meet the Story Pirates, a nationally renowned family media company. They answer those questions and more in Game On.

Stars: Petey Gibson, Jordan R. Coleman, Chrissy Shackelford, Nimene Sierra Wureh

3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (2023)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the history and potential of psychedelic assisted therapy; plus, the Fox News lawsuit; the Ohio train derailment.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Pat Collins, Jim Cramer

Votes: 256

4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Artificial Intelligence (2023)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Artificial intelligence has tremendous potential as it is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from used in cell phones to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how these AI works is a mystery... See full summary »

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Steve Bannon, Maria Bartiromo

Votes: 256

5. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Ron DeSantis (2023)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida is the centerpiece of discussion republican community. But John Oliver discusses how he is not less formidable than the infamous Donald Trump. He also ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Ron DeSantis, Kari Lake

Votes: 262

6. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: TANF (2023)

TV-MA | 34 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the federal assistance program namely Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) which is designed to help needy families with little to no income. He points out ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Bill Clinton, Randy McNally

Votes: 217

7. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Timeshares (2023)

TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

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

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Rachel Dratch, David Kaye, Ryan Barger

Votes: 228

8. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Critical Race Theory (2022)

TV-MA | 34 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, what it isn't, and why we can expect to hear more about it in the coming months.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Ali Barthwell, David Kaye, Tucker Carlson

Votes: 342

9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Sex Work (2022)

TV-MA | 40 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

As long as sex work has existed, so have efforts to end it. John Oliver explains why criminalizing the trade hasn't helped the most vulnerable people involved, and why we should start listening to sex workers.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Ryan Barger, Susan Evans, David Kaye

Votes: 282

10. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Wrongful Convictions (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver talks about the current practices of overturning a wrongful convictions and how it is quite unsupportive of even apparently innocent people. He urges for urgent reforms for the ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Ryan Barger, Susan Evans, David Kaye

Votes: 258

11. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Tickets (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver unravel the story behind the tickets of live event. He explains companies like ticketmaster make immense profits by exploiting the emotions of the fans. So he urges everyone to ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Irving Azoff, Dennis Baxley

Votes: 260

12. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Harm Reduction (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses why overdoses in the U.S. have been on the rise and what we should, and shouldn't, be doing to prevent them.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Whit Conway | Stars: John Oliver, Seena Vali, Kyle Ploof, David Kaye

Votes: 245

13. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Trucks (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver explains how truck drivers get paid, how they often don't, and how companies exploit them to increase profits.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Christopher McDonald, Alex Knight, Rob Corddry

Votes: 264

14. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Data Brokers (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us, what they're doing with our personal information, and one very unusual way to change privacy laws.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Ryan Barger, David Kaye, Liz Dueweke

Votes: 274

15. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Police Interrogations (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging, particularly for the innocent, and why he's more of a Lorelai than a Rory.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Tim Meadows, Michael Torpey, Alexandra Dickson

Votes: 242

16. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Environmental Racism (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color, and pandas.

Directors: Elliot Mendelson, Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, W. Kamau Bell, Joe Biden

Votes: 237

17. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Philippines (2022)

TV-MA | 42 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the Philippine presidential election, why Bongbong Marcos is - albeit in a very unflattering way - like Ant-Man, the leaked anti-abortion draft opinion, how we got to this point, and where we may be headed.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Louise Araneta, Walden Bello

Votes: 221

18. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Electric Utilities (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies, how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Jennifer Barnhart, David Kaye, John W. Atherton

Votes: 225

19. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Subway (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn't always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Soomin Chun, Yun J., Daniel K. Isaac

Votes: 269

20. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: School Police (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to our school safety issues, or a new problem altogether.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Jack Brewer, Pat Brosnan, Dane Caldwell-Holden

Votes: 229

21. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Tech Monopolies (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses tech monopolies, and how to address the hidden harm they can do.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Jeff Bezos, Jason Boyce

Votes: 211

22. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Rent (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson's complex relationship to limes.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Ryan Barger, Joy Behar

Votes: 216

23. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: The Next Pandemic (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

As COVID-19 continues to spread, John Oliver discusses what could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn't kiss pigs.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: John Oliver, Krishna Andavolu, Ryan Barger, Angelica Campos

Votes: 320

24. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Raids (2021)

TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver explains how raids became a favorite tool of police, how few guardrails there are on their use, and what we should do about that.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Jolanda Blassingame, Liz Claman, Mike Crane, Andrew Cuomo

Votes: 309

25. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Unemployment (2021)

TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver details the many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits in the US - often by design - and why the entire system needs to be rethought.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Greg Abbott, Ryan Barger, Glenn Beck, Andy Beshear

Votes: 274

26. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Tucker Carlson (2021)

TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Tucker Carlson is admired by white nationalists, elected officials, and some of your relatives or coworkers. Since he has the ear of so many Americans, John explains where Tucker came from, what his tactics are, and what he represents.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: James Allsup, Ryan Barger, Derek Black, Tucker Carlson

Votes: 329

27. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Plastics (2021)

TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Plastic is in everything, from the clothes we wear to the water we drink. John explains how plastics are harming the planet, why recycling isn't the solution, and why fixing the problem will be up consumers, corporations and policymakers.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: John Oliver, Noel MacNeal, David Kaye, Richard Kind

Votes: 279

28. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: The National Debt (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

The national debt has long been portrayed as a burden we're placing on future generations. John Oliver discusses how national debt works, why people are so concerned about it, and why it might be more helpful than you think.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Ryan Barger, Olivier Blanchard, Tucker Carlson, Johnny Carson

Votes: 263

29. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Long-Term Care (2021)

TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver talks about nursing homes and assisted living facilities which are providing long term care for elders. He also states how these things operate without much accountability and ... See full summary »

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: 2 Chainz, Ryan Barger, Joe Biden, Lesley Clement

Votes: 259

30. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Bankruptcy (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver details why people file for bankruptcy, how needlessly difficult the process can be, and the ways we can better serve people struggling with debt.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Joe Biden, Joan Burnett, Kerry Burns, Claude DeBellefeuille

Votes: 256

31. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Vaccine (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver explains why some people don't want to get the Covid-19 vaccine and how they might be reassured. (Even you, Mike in Baltimore.)

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Tucker Carlson, Clarissa Dudley, Paul Duprex, Bill Gates

Votes: 261

32. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Hair (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the importance of black hair, the ways it can be a target of discrimination, and some ideas to address that.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Uzo Aduba, Rafael Anchía, John Brakey, Ayana Byrd

Votes: 334

33. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Stand Your Ground (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver takes a look at why "stand your ground" laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don't.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Dennis Baxley, Margaret Carlson, Jonathan Conricus, Bill de Blasio

Votes: 304

34. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Sponsored Content (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver explains why the integrity of local news is so important, how sponsored content could damage that integrity, and why the Venus Veil is so much more than a blanket. (It's not.)

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Surae Chinn, George Clooney, Andrew Giuliani, Jim Heafner

Votes: 265

35. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Asian Americans (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the large and diverse group of people who fall under the term "Asian American", the history of the model minority stereotype, and why our conversations on the subject need to be better-informed.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Marian Angeles, Jair Bolsonaro, Jenna Bush Hager, Sarun Chan

Votes: 251

36. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Prison Heat (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver explains how the failure to air-condition prisons can cause both physical and mental health issues for incarcerated people, and why the solution is simpler than you might think.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Eric Adams, Ernie Anastos, Keith Cole, Bill de Blasio

Votes: 220

37. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: PACE (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver explains how PACE, a program meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed and can put people at risk of losing their homes.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Katy Box, George Clooney, Kousuke Emori, Seiko Hashimoto

Votes: 217

38. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Health Care Sharing Ministries (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Health Care Sharing Ministries, or HCSMs, advertise themselves as a more affordable, faith-based alternative to health insurance. But John Oliver explains some of the massive limitations these plans can have.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: Dale Bellis, Susan Collins, Rachel Dratch, Michele Roosevelt Edwards

Votes: 225

39. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Housing Discrimination (2021)

TV-MA | 40 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver breaks down the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it's done, and, crucially, what we can do about it.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: W. Kamau Bell, H. Jon Benjamin, Joe Biden, Julie Bragg

Votes: 240

40. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Emergency Medical Services (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver explains how emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: John Oliver, Mustafa Haidari, George Clooney, Kermit the Frog

Votes: 217

41. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Sacklers (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver explains how the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis, how hard they've been fighting to defend their name, and why you should judge the situation for yourself.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: John Oliver, H. Jon Benjamin, Kimberly Crawford, Andrew Cuomo

Votes: 230

42. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Ransomware (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses ransomware attacks, why they're on the rise, and what can be done about them.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Joseph Blount Jr., Madison Cawthorn, Ron DeSantis

Votes: 220

43. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Afghanistan (2021)

TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the end of America's war with Afghanistan and the humanitarian crisis being left behind.

Directors: Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner | Stars: John Oliver, Jim Adler, H. Jon Benjamin, Joe Biden

Votes: 240

44. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Lukashenko (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the longtime leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, and the many reasons his country's citizens have not to like him.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Greg Abbott, Ryan Barger, Alexander Feduta

Votes: 250

45. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Voting Rights (2021)

TV-MA | 41 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the current attacks on voting rights, who's behind them, and what we can do about it.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Ryan Barger, Jessica Anderson, Joy Behar

Votes: 233

46. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: PFAS (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses PFAS - a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues - and why their widespread use isn't as magical as it may seem.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Danny DeVito, David Kaye, Richard Blumenthal

Votes: 224

47. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Misinformation (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses how misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities, how little some platforms have done to stop it, and, most importantly, how to have a very good morning.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, Ryan Barger, David Kaye, Steve Doocy

Votes: 220

48. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Taiwan (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses Taiwan's history of being governed by other countries, its fraught present-day relationship with China, and what its citizens would like their future to look like.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Stephanie Abrams, Bruce Aylward

Votes: 221

49. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Homelessness (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver takes a look at the way we discuss the unhoused, what policy failures are making the problem worse, and how we can help.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, George Clooney, David Kaye, Tyra Banks

Votes: 202

50. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: The Power Grid (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Oliver discusses the current state of the nation's power grid, why it needs fixing, and, of course, how fun balloons are.

Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Janelle Burrell, Jenna Bush Hager

Votes: 210