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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S10E8 — April 16, 2023: Farmworkers
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 10•Episode 8

April 16, 2023: Farmworkers

7.8/10 · 237 votesApr 16, 202335 min

Ranked #7 of 21 in Season 10•matches the season avg

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

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

Director

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Liz Stanton

Executive Producer

John Oliver

John Oliver

Writer

Daniel O'Brien

Daniel O'Brien

Writer

Chrissy Shackelford

Chrissy Shackelford

Writer

Seena Vali

Seena Vali

Writer

J

Joanna Rothkopf

Writer

Ali Barthwell

Ali Barthwell

Writer

Liz Hynes

Liz Hynes

Writer

C

Charlie Redd

Writer

Owen Parsons

Owen Parsons

Writer

J

Johnathan Appel

Writer

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Episode Summary

"April 16, 2023: Farmworkers" is episode 8 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 10. It scored 7.8/10 from 237 votes, ranking #7 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 April 16, 2023.

Next: E9 · April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies IIBest of Season 10