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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5

Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 10 - Rudy Giuliani
    8.7/10(396 votes)

    S5:E10

    Rudy Giuliani is new to Trump’s legal team, but not to public controversy. Last Week Tonight examines his turbulent record in the wake of his recent political upsets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 30 - Authoritarianism
    8.6/10(307 votes)

    S5:E30

    John Oliver discusses the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, their common characteristics, and whether or not one of them is currently our president.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 1 - Trump vs. The World
    8.4/10(415 votes)

    S5:E1

    America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is...complicated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 2 - Italian Election
    8.3/10(368 votes)

    S5:E2

    Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. John Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally ridiculous candidate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 5 - Mike Pence
    8.3/10(377 votes)

    S5:E5

    John Oliver can't help but say nice things about the Vice President's rabbit, Marlon Bundo. Last Week Tonight even wrote a children's book about him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 24 - Brett Kavanaugh
    8.3/10(312 votes)

    S5:E24

    John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, his Supreme Court nomination, and what that could all mean for the highest (mostly-dog) court in the land.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 28 - Family Separation
    8.3/10(284 votes)

    S5:E28

    John Oliver discusses the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the disturbingly real chance that it could happen again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 21 - Trade
    8.2/10(270 votes)

    S5:E21

    Donald Trump is waging a trade war that hurts a lot of American workers. Maybe he would understand that if our heavy-handed documentaries about the global trading system were more informative.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 3 - NRA TV
    8.1/10(367 votes)

    S5:E3

    The NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about anything sound terrifying...including muffins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 13 - Guardianship
    8.1/10(298 votes)

    S5:E13

    It’s alarmingly easy for a total stranger to gain total control over the life of a senior citizen. We enlisted a group of celebrities to offer a warning about predatory behavior...in a legal guardian or a hippo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 15 - Xi Jinping
    8.1/10(311 votes)

    S5:E15

    Chinese president Xi Jinping is amassing an alarming amount of political power. If only his propaganda videos made the idea of unrestricted authority seem as troubling as the concept of singing children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 23 - Facebook
    8.1/10(295 votes)

    S5:E23

    Facebook’s global expansion has been linked to political turmoil overseas, so maybe their ads should focus less on how they “connect the world” and more on why connecting people isn’t always the best idea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 6 - Immigration Courts
    8.0/10(331 votes)

    S5:E6

    America’s dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That’s as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 8 - Corporate Taxes
    8.0/10(308 votes)

    S5:E8

    Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even more surprisingly, that’s a legal thing to do.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 9 - Iran Deal
    8.0/10(320 votes)

    S5:E9

    Donald Trump could soon dismantle the agreement designed to curb the Iranian nuclear program. Our catheter cowboy will do his best to keep that from happening.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 12 - Drug Rehabilitation Clinics
    8.0/10(311 votes)

    S5:E12

    Other segments: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, proposed 2018 North Korea-United States summit

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 14 - Stupid Watergate II
    8.0/10(295 votes)

    S5:E14

    John Oliver explains how the president and his allies are going full O. J. in order to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 19 - Prosecutors
    8.0/10(288 votes)

    S5:E19

    John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it’s important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 22 - Felony Disenfranchisement
    8.0/10(281 votes)

    S5:E22

    Many people with felony convictions are unfairly prohibited from voting, and the worst state for this — surprise — is Florida.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 25 - Brazilian Elections
    8.0/10(274 votes)

    S5:E25

    Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. John Oliver urges the people of Brazil not to figuratively fingerbang their democracy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 26 - Saudi Arabia
    8.0/10(279 votes)

    S5:E26

    Following the alarming disappearance of a Saudi journalist and political dissident, John Oliver examines America's uncomfortably comfortable relationship with Saudi Arabia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 7 - Crisis Pregnancy Centers
    7.9/10(342 votes)

    S5:E7

    Crisis pregnancy centers deceptively steer woman away from abortion. They can be started way too easily by religious groups like, for instance, a late night talk show’s megachurch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 29 - Drain the Swamp
    7.9/10(281 votes)

    S5:E29

    Donald Trump promised to “drain the swamp.” But considering the culture of corruption inside of his administration, Washington is looking awfully...swampy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 4 - Cryptocurrencies
    7.8/10(377 votes)

    S5:E4

    Digital currencies are generating a lot of excitement. John Oliver enlists Keegan-Michael Key to get potential investors equally excited about the concept of caution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 5 Episode 18 - Workplace Sexual Harassment
    7.8/10(307 votes)

    S5:E18

    With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Rudy Giuliani" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 396 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/6/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Authoritarianism".