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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S13E21 — August 16, 2026: Fetus Rights

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 13•Episode 21

August 16, 2026: Fetus Rights

7.5/10 · 172 votesAug 16, 202640 min

Ranked #8 of 26 in Season 13•+0.1 vs season avg

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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Episode Summary

"August 16, 2026: Fetus Rights" is episode 21 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 13. It scored 7.5/10 from 172 votes, ranking #8 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on August 16, 2026.

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