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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13

Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 1 - February 15, 2026: ICE
    8.0/10(265 votes)

    S13:E1

    John Oliver discusses ICE's repeated atrocities over the past months and explores the massive entity overseeing it all: the Department of Homeland Security. How it started, who runs it, and how many hats Kristi Noem owns.

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  2. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 2 - February 22, 2026: Twitter
    7.8/10(252 votes)

    S13:E2

    John Oliver discusses how an already flawed Twitter got worse under Elon Musk, how it continues to impact us all, and what it has to do with the 30-40 trillion cells humans are composed of.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 23 - September 20, 2026: UnitedHealth Group
    7.8/10(136 votes)

    S13:E23

    With Luigi Mangione's upcoming sentencing, John Oliver devotes the full episode to covering UnitedHealth Group: Why customers hate them, how they got so profitable, and why doctors are wishing explosive diarrhea on their board members.

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  4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 9 - April 26, 2026: AI Chatbots
    7.7/10(228 votes)

    S13:E9

    John Oliver discusses AI chatbots, why they're flirting with users unprompted and encouraging people to open soggy cereal cafes, and how their flaws can be genuinely hazardous to the public.

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    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 4 - March 8, 2026: USAID
    7.6/10(232 votes)

    S13:E4

    John Oliver discusses the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, why the Trump Administration has gutted the United States Agency for International Development, and why John is jealous of Stephen A. Smith. Or, sorry – Brick.

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  6. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 18 - July 26, 2026: Trump Cryptocurrency
    7.6/10(186 votes)

    S13:E18

    John Oliver discusses how the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures have overshadowed their other businesses, how they've created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and what it all has to do with Fartcoin.

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  7. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 26 - October 11, 2026: Generic Drugs
    7.6/10(100 votes)

    S13:E26

    John Oliver does a deep dive on generic drugs, why they’re so important, why they can be so vulnerable to shortages and quality issues, and why Kevin Bacon can’t solve everything all on his own.

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  8. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 21 - August 16, 2026: Fetus Rights
    7.5/10(172 votes)

    S13:E21

    John Oliver discusses how some states in the U.S. have given rights to fetuses, where the idea came from and where things could be headed next.

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  9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 22 - August 23, 2026: Subscription Model
    7.5/10(163 votes)

    S13:E22

    John Oliver discusses why more and more companies are shifting to a subscription model, how it's impacting consumers, and what could possibly be more embarrassing than liking Madame Web.

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  10. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 3 - March 1, 2026: Police Body Cameras
    7.4/10(228 votes)

    S13:E3

    John Oliver discusses why police body cameras can be useful, or useless, depending on whether they're used properly, and yeah, he also discusses what it looks like to arrest a giant mouse. Because of course he does.

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  11. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 11 - May 10, 2026: Shadow Docket
    7.4/10(202 votes)

    S13:E11

    John Oliver discusses the shadow docket – a shortcut to the Supreme Court which is rapidly advancing the Trump administration's agenda. Plus, some fun and unexpected facts about turtles! You know, to spice things up.

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  12. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 13 - May 31, 2026: Presidential Pardons
    7.4/10(195 votes)

    S13:E13

    John Oliver discusses who Donald Trump has pardoned since he's been in office, and what it would be like to have sex with a cartoon character who has your voice. Not a cartoon character OF YOU! Just a cartoon character *with your voice.*

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  13. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 17 - June 28, 2026: Congressional Maps
    7.4/10(188 votes)

    S13:E17

    John Oliver discusses how the Supreme Court has paved the way for the redrawing of congressional maps across the country, and what it means for the midterm elections. Plus, an urgent update on Gavin Newsom’s summer reading.

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  14. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 19 - August 2, 2026: Police Tools
    7.4/10(186 votes)

    S13:E19

    John Oliver discusses the tools police are using to keep track of civilians – whether or not they're suspected of a crime – and some creative ideas about how to use wigs.

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  15. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 20 - August 9, 2026: Department of Justice
    7.4/10(176 votes)

    S13:E20

    John Oliver discusses how the Department of Justice has changed since Trump took office for his second term.

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  16. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 5 - March 15, 2026: J.D. Vance
    7.3/10(227 votes)

    S13:E5

    John Oliver discusses the Trump Administration's mixed messaging surrounding the U.S.'s ongoing war with Iran, then explores J.D. Vance's ideologies past and present, including but not limited to who J.D. thinks is a real stupidhead.

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  17. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 7 - March 29, 2026: Hungary
    7.3/10(210 votes)

    S13:E7

    John Oliver discusses the elections on the horizon for Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, why conservatives in the US are so invested in him maintaining power, and what it all has to do with Rob Schneider.

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  18. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 8 - April 19, 2026: Prediction Markets
    7.3/10(217 votes)

    S13:E8

    John Oliver discusses prediction markets – platforms where you can bet on basically anything, from the weather to the war in Iran – and the legal and moral questions posed by their existence.

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  19. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 10 - May 3, 2026: Gas Station Drugs
    7.3/10(198 votes)

    S13:E10

    John Oliver discusses the sprawling industry of "gas station drugs" – a world of questionable supplements and boner pills – which is posing a risk to the public by putting under-regulated substances over the counter.

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  20. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 24 - September 27, 2026: Brazil's Presidential Election
    7.3/10(140 votes)

    S13:E24

    John Oliver discusses Brazil's upcoming presidential election, the baggage associated with the two leading candidates, and some insight into acting from John – a person who has acted. Twice.

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  21. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 25 - October 4, 2026: Secret Service
    7.3/10(126 votes)

    S13:E25

    John Oliver discusses the Secret Service, why they're in a worrying state, and how ethernet cables became disturbingly crucial to the nation's safety.

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  22. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 14 - June 7, 2026: New College of Florida
    7.2/10(190 votes)

    S13:E14

    John Oliver discusses New College of Florida – the small liberal arts school that has been taken over by Governor Ron DeSantis – and why we think their new mascot would really get Samantha from Sex and the City going.

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  23. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 16 - June 21, 2026: Feral Hogs
    7.2/10(190 votes)

    S13:E16

    John Oliver discusses one of the most destructive invasive species in America: feral hogs. How they got here, the damage they're doing, and why the Discovery Channel should really consider doing "Cow Week."

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  24. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 6 - March 22, 2026: Police Stings
    7.1/10(201 votes)

    S13:E6

    John Oliver discusses police stings, why they can seem like they're creating more crime than they're stopping, and the best alias for any undercover cop, ever, in history. Ok, fine, we'll just tell you: It's a tie between "Angelo Lasagna" and "Rico Rigatone."

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  25. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 13 Episode 12 - May 17, 2026: Structured Settlements
    7.1/10(200 votes)

    S13:E12

    John Oliver discusses structured settlements – the incremental payments designed to sustain victims of injury or wrongful death over long periods of time.

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"February 15, 2026: ICE" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 13. It scored 8/10 based on 265 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/15/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "February 22, 2026: Twitter".