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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S10E12 — October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 10•Episode 12

October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

7.7/10 · 231 votesOct 8, 202340 min

Ranked #15 of 21 in Season 10•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byPaul Pennolino
Written byJohn 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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John Oliver

John Oliver

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Paul Pennolino

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Liz Stanton

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John Oliver

John Oliver

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Daniel O'Brien

Daniel O'Brien

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Chrissy Shackelford

Chrissy Shackelford

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Seena Vali

Seena Vali

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J

Joanna Rothkopf

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Ali Barthwell

Ali Barthwell

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Liz Hynes

Liz Hynes

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Charlie Redd

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Owen Parsons

Owen Parsons

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Johnathan Appel

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Episode Summary

"October 8, 2023: Homeschooling" is episode 12 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 10. It scored 7.7/10 from 231 votes, ranking #15 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.8). 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 October 8, 2023.

Next: E13 · October 15, 2023: Food SafetyBest of Season 10