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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10

Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 17 - November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
    8.4/10(293 votes)

    S10:E17

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  2. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 16 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
    8.1/10(231 votes)

    S10:E16

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 2 - February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence
    8.0/10(296 votes)

    S10:E2

    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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 14 - October 22, 2023: McKinsey
    8.0/10(255 votes)

    S10:E14

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  5. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 18 - November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores
    7.9/10(235 votes)

    S10:E18

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  6. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 20 - December 10, 2023: Freight Trains
    7.9/10(208 votes)

    S10:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 8 - April 16, 2023: Farmworkers
    7.8/10(237 votes)

    S10:E8

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  8. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 21 - December 17, 2023: Elon Musk
    7.8/10(238 votes)

    S10:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 1 - February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
    7.7/10(293 votes)

    S10:E1

    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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  10. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 3 - March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis
    7.7/10(295 votes)

    S10:E3

    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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  11. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 5 - March 19, 2023: Timeshares
    7.7/10(262 votes)

    S10:E5

    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
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  12. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 6 - April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement
    7.7/10(250 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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  13. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 7 - April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations
    7.7/10(250 votes)

    S10:E7

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  14. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 9 - April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II
    7.7/10(240 votes)

    S10:E9

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  15. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 12 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
    7.7/10(231 votes)

    S10:E12

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  16. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 15 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate
    7.7/10(238 votes)

    S10:E15

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  17. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 19 - December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations
    7.7/10(210 votes)

    S10:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 11 - October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care
    7.6/10(234 votes)

    S10:E11

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

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  19. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 13 - October 15, 2023: Food Safety
    7.6/10(226 votes)

    S10:E13

    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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  20. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 4 - March 12, 2023: TANF
    7.5/10(249 votes)

    S10:E4

    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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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  21. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episode 10 - April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border
    7.5/10(248 votes)

    S10:E10

    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.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writers:John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 10. It scored 8.4/10 based on 293 votes. Directed by Paul Pennolino and written by John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Sofía Manfredi, Tim Carvell, Mark Kramer, it aired on 11/12/2023. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights".