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The Best Episodes Directed By Paul Pennolino

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 30 - Post-Election
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E30

    Samantha reacts to the news of Donald Trump's election to the Presidency.

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 29 - SLAPP Suits
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S6:E29

    After winning a legal battle involving a coal executive and a giant squirrel, John Oliver explains how SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent.

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  3. undefined Season 10 Episode 17 - November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    S10:E17

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 30 - Episode 239
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S8:E30

    John Oliver discusses the mechanics of union busting, why the companies who do it face so few consequences, and what it really means when your manager wants to talk to you about "your attendance."

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  5. undefined Season 9 Episode 7 - April 10, 2022: Data Brokers
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    S9:E7

    John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us, what they’re doing with our personal information, and one unusual way to change privacy laws. Plus, Russian State TV lies about the Ukraine war; DirecTV drops OAN; John says goodbye to AT&T.

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  6. undefined Season 8 Episode 13 - Episode 222: Sponcon
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S8:E13

    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.)

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  7. undefined Season 10 Episode 16 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    S10:E16

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

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Medicare for All
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S7:E1

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

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Scientific Studies
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S3:E11

    John Oliver on Sticking to the Facts: Media outlets often report new findings from scientific studies, but how many are true?

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  10. undefined Season 10 Episode 15 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    S10:E15

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

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  11. undefined Season 9 Episode 12 - May 22, 2022: Subway
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    S9:E12

    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.

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  12. undefined Season 10 Episode 12 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S10:E12

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

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Workplace Sexual Harassment
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S5:E18

    With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem.

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 28 - Episode 237
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S8:E28

    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.

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  15. undefined Season 9 Episode 8 - April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S9:E8

    John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging, particularly to the innocent. Plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.

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  16. undefined Season 9 Episode 14 - June 12, 2022: Tech Monopolies
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S9:E14

    John Oliver discusses tech monopolies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, and how to address the hidden harm they can do. Plus, a look at the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Arizona, which includes Trump-endorsed candidate Blake Masters.

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Brexit
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S3:E16

    John Oliver on “Brexiting” from the EU: There might be an innate British desire to diss Europe, but Last Week Tonight lays out exactly why it’s a mistake to leave the EU.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Freedom
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E2

    Americans love freedom. But what price are they willing to pay for it—and what can be learned from other countries that are fighting to be free?

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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 214: Tucker Carlson
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S8:E5

    Main story: Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he's admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill.

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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 22 - August 22, 2021: Afghanistan
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S8:E22

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

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  21. undefined Season 9 Episode 4 - March 13, 2022: Tickets
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S9:E4

    John Oliver explains why concert tickets are so expensive, who’s making money off of them, and which One Direction is his favorite. Plus, the introduction of some appalling anti-LGBT laws in several states.

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  22. undefined Season 9 Episode 13 - June 5, 2022: School Police
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    S9:E13

    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 school safety issues, or a new problem altogether. Plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia.

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  23. undefined Season 10 Episode 6 - April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S10:E6

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

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Primaries and Caucuses
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    S3:E13

    Last Week Tonight Tackles U.S. Primaries and Caucuses: The United States selection process for presidential nominees is convoluted — to say the least. Nevertheless, John Oliver reminds Americans that the "middle of the game" is the worst possible time to change the rules.

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Doping
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S3:E17

    John talks about the aftermath of the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom and doping in sports with the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio on the horizon.

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Paul Pennolino Ratings Summary

"Post-Election" is the best rated episode directed by Paul Pennolino. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 10/8/2016 and is rated 1.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "SLAPP Suits".