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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S13E26 — October 11, 2026: Generic Drugs

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 13•Episode 26

October 11, 2026: Generic Drugs

7.6/10 · 100 votesOct 11, 202640 min

Ranked #7 of 26 in Season 13•+0.2 vs season avg

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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Episode Summary

"October 11, 2026: Generic Drugs" is episode 26 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 13. It scored 7.6/10 from 100 votes, ranking #7 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on October 11, 2026.

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