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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S12E22 — September 7, 2025: Higher Education

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 12•Episode 22

September 7, 2025: Higher Education

7.4/10 · 216 votesSep 7, 202539 min

Ranked #24 of 30 in Season 12•−0.2 vs season avg

John Oliver discusses Florida's move to end vaccine mandates, Trump's war on higher education, and why universities should start acting more like tough little shrimp. Ya, you heard us: tough little shrimp.

Previous episodeE21 · August 17, 2025: Make America Healthy Again Next episodeE23 · September 21, 2025: Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

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Episode Summary

"September 7, 2025: Higher Education" is episode 22 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 12. It scored 7.4/10 from 216 votes, ranking #24 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on September 7, 2025.

Next: E23 · September 21, 2025: Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Best of Season 12