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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11

Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 1 - February 18, 2024: Supreme Court
    8.9/10(410 votes)

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    John Oliver discusses the Supreme Court, the ethically questionable gifts some of the justices receive, and an offer for Clarence Thomas that could ruin John's life. Genuinely. You'll see.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 15 - June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term
    8.7/10(303 votes)

    S11:E15

    John Oliver discusses the plans for Donald Trump's second term, an interesting campaign choice from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan, and the bakery that has very successfully turned John into a cake bear.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 2 - February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering
    8.3/10(301 votes)

    S11:E2

    John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it's easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 3 - March 3, 2024: Airplanes
    8.2/10(330 votes)

    S11:E3

    John Oliver discusses how Boeing went from being a company known for quality craftsmanship to one synonymous with crashes, mishaps and "quality escape." Whatever that means.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 7 - April 7, 2024: Death Penalty
    8.1/10(264 votes)

    S11:E7

    John Oliver discusses new information about the methods used to carry out the death penalty, plus this week's earthquake in New Jersey, and John's new celebrity crush. It's not who you think. Whoever you're thinking of, you're wrong.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 16 - June 23, 2024: UK Elections
    8.1/10(245 votes)

    S11:E16

    John Oliver discusses the UK elections and the future of the Tories, why pride flags are causing controversy in the US, and a new law about the ten commandments in Louisiana. Also some stuff about Ur-Nammu that we all know already.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 18 - July 28, 2024: The West Bank Settlements
    8.1/10(323 votes)

    S11:E18

    John Oliver discusses how The West Bank settlements came to be, a rumor about J.D. Vance that we cannot prove is false, and whether or not Jake Tapper is Brat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 27 - October 27, 2024: Mass Deportations
    8.1/10(223 votes)

    S11:E27

    John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's plans to carry out mass deportations if reelected in November, and outlines some suggestions regarding one patriotic anthem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 5 - March 17, 2024: Student Loan Debt
    8.0/10(279 votes)

    S11:E5

    John Oliver discusses the state of student loans, the House vote to ban TikTok, why House Republicans refused to attend their work retreat, and, of course, Left Shark.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 10 - May 5, 2024: Public Libraries
    8.0/10(260 votes)

    S11:E10

    John Oliver explains why public libraries are under attack, where those challenges are coming from, and how you really spell "Berenstain." Trust us, it's not how you think.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 14 - June 9, 2024: Deep-Sea Mining
    8.0/10(232 votes)

    S11:E14

    John Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France's preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 17 - July 21, 2024: Migrant Crime
    8.0/10(255 votes)

    S11:E17

    John Oliver discusses the wave of conservatives claiming there is a wave of "migrant crime," covers highlights from the RNC, and encourages us all to make suggestions for next year's World Games.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 6 - March 31, 2024: Food Delivery Apps
    7.9/10(276 votes)

    S11:E6

    John Oliver discusses the downsides of food delivery apps, Donald Trump's latest attempt to pay off his legal debts, and why one southern California police department got in trouble with Lego.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 13 - June 2, 2024: India Elections
    7.9/10(261 votes)

    S11:E13

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump's guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 19 - August 4, 2024: RFK Jr.
    7.8/10(241 votes)

    S11:E19

    John Oliver discusses RFK Jr.'s potential to sway the 2024 U.S. presidential election, controversies at the Olympics, and Donald Trump's recent puzzling comments about Kamala Harris.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 22 - September 8, 2024: School Lunch Programs
    7.8/10(223 votes)

    S11:E22

    John Oliver discusses the national school lunch program in the US, why J.D. Vance can't stop being weird on the campaign trail, and how to properly order a donut.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 26 - October 13, 2024: Election Subversion
    7.8/10(207 votes)

    S11:E26

    John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, and why Waffle House is both a light in the storm and symbol of absolute chaos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 28 - November 3, 2024: Trump's Businesses
    7.8/10(207 votes)

    S11:E28

    John Oliver addresses undecided voters about Kamala Harris's platform in his last episode ahead of the 2024 election, discusses how Donald Trump's businesses have changed since his presidential term, and explores what could happen if Trump is reelected.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 4 - March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards
    7.7/10(265 votes)

    S11:E4

    John Oliver discusses how state medical boards fail to protect patients, Kamala Harris' awkward call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the North Carolina Republican running for governor, and which reality show would benefit from becoming a government psyop.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 8 - April 14, 2024: Medicaid
    7.7/10(248 votes)

    S11:E8

    John Oliver discusses why millions of people have been kicked off of Medicaid, why Medicaid access was difficult even before the current "unwinding," and what would happen if fruits and vegetables could talk.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 12 - May 19, 2024: Corn Production
    7.7/10(244 votes)

    S11:E12

    John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the U.S., recent commencement ceremony mishaps, and the rise of the far-right AfD party in Germany.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 20 - August 11, 2024: Hawaii
    7.7/10(223 votes)

    S11:E20

    John Oliver discusses how Hawaii has long been run for the benefit of everyone but Hawaiians, whether or not J.D. Vance is ok, and the Trump campaign's weak attacks on Tim Walz and Kamala Harris.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 23 - September 22, 2024: Disability Benefits
    7.7/10(215 votes)

    S11:E23

    John Oliver discusses the obstacles in the way of Americans receiving disability benefits, last week's US presidential debate, and the misinformation being spread about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 24 - September 29, 2024: Federal Courts
    7.7/10(206 votes)

    S11:E24

    John Oliver discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the federal courts, how New York City's mayor was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources, and why it's unforgivable that NYC's Rat Czar is not a rat in a top hat.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 11 Episode 11 - May 12, 2024: Opioid Settlements
    7.6/10(237 votes)

    S11:E11

    John Oliver discusses how state and local governments in the US are spending opioid settlements, a new deportation plan in the UK, and, of course, his favorite contestant at Eurovision.

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"February 18, 2024: Supreme Court" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 11. It scored 8.9/10 based on 410 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term".