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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4

Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 1 - Trump vs. Truth
    8.9/10(567 votes)

    S4:E1

    Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 4 - Dalai Lama
    8.7/10(422 votes)

    S4:E4

    Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 30 - The Trump Presidency
    8.7/10(338 votes)

    S4:E30

    One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 15 - Brexit II
    8.6/10(348 votes)

    S4:E15

    In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 2 - Putin
    8.5/10(423 votes)

    S4:E2

    Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 9 - French Elections
    8.5/10(372 votes)

    S4:E9

    The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 10 - Ivanka & Jared
    8.5/10(365 votes)

    S4:E10

    Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 11 - Net Neutrality II
    8.5/10(353 votes)

    S4:E11

    Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 13 - Stupid Watergate
    8.5/10(358 votes)

    S4:E13

    John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 19 - Alex Jones
    8.5/10(364 votes)

    S4:E19

    Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 16 - Coal
    8.4/10(349 votes)

    S4:E16

    We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 18 - Sinclair Broadcast Group
    8.4/10(348 votes)

    S4:E18

    Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 21 - North Korea
    8.4/10(334 votes)

    S4:E21

    As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 26 - Confederacy
    8.4/10(327 votes)

    S4:E26

    Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 14 - Paris Agreement
    8.3/10(328 votes)

    S4:E14

    Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 17 - Vaccines
    8.3/10(334 votes)

    S4:E17

    The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 5 - American Health Care Act
    8.2/10(355 votes)

    S4:E5

    The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 6 - Federal Budget
    8.2/10(345 votes)

    S4:E6

    Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 7 - Marijuana
    8.2/10(353 votes)

    S4:E7

    Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 8 - Gerrymandering
    8.2/10(364 votes)

    S4:E8

    Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 3 - Obamacare
    8.1/10(366 votes)

    S4:E3

    Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 24 - Corporate Consolidation
    8.1/10(300 votes)

    S4:E24

    Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 12 - Dialysis
    8.0/10(328 votes)

    S4:E12

    For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 20 - Border Patrol
    8.0/10(315 votes)

    S4:E20

    Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 Episode 22 - Nuclear Waste
    7.9/10(308 votes)

    S4:E22

    Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Trump vs. Truth" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 4. It scored 8.9/10 based on 567 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/12/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Dalai Lama".