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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S11E7 — April 7, 2024: Death Penalty

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 11•Episode 7

April 7, 2024: Death Penalty

8.1/10 · 264 votesApr 7, 202440 min

Ranked #5 of 30 in Season 11•+0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byPaul Pennolino

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Episode Summary

"April 7, 2024: Death Penalty" is episode 7 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 11. It scored 8.1/10 from 264 votes, ranking #5 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Paul Pennolino, it aired on April 7, 2024.

Next: E8 · April 14, 2024: Medicaid Best of Season 11