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The Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6

Every episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 29 - SLAPP Suits
    9.5/10(841 votes)

    S6:E29

    After winning a legal battle involving a coal executive and a giant squirrel, John Oliver explains how SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent.

    Directors:Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner
    Writers:Jill Twiss, Dan Gurewitch, Jeff Maurer, Juli Weiner

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  2. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 20 - Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
    8.5/10(359 votes)

    S6:E20

    John Oliver takes a look at the president of Turkmenistan, a dangerous autocrat with some notably strange obsessions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 1 - Brexit III
    8.4/10(412 votes)

    S6:E1

    The UK could officially leave the European Union next month, which would be a huge change with hugely damaging consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 5 - Public Shaming
    8.4/10(368 votes)

    S6:E5

    John Oliver talks about the power of public shaming, good and bad.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 10 - Lethal Injections
    8.3/10(339 votes)

    S6:E10

    John Oliver discusses the lethal injection process, which is definitely not as pleasant as talking about a squeaking frog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 18 - Boris Johnson
    8.3/10(321 votes)

    S6:E18

    John Oliver explains how Britain’s new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has succeeded – not despite his bumbling persona, but often because of it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 4 - Robocalls
    8.2/10(340 votes)

    S6:E4

    Robocalls are a growing problem. If only we could make the FCC care a little bit more about fixing it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 8 - Opioids II
    8.2/10(344 votes)

    S6:E8

    Following some recent revelations about the role of large companies in America’s ongoing opioid epidemic, John Oliver takes another look at the crisis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 11 - Green New Deal
    8.2/10(340 votes)

    S6:E11

    With the Green New Deal sparking a national conversation about all the ways to combat climate change, John Oliver looks at a few potential solutions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 23 - Legal Immigration
    8.2/10(292 votes)

    S6:E23

    Legal immigration is a term which was repeated throughout the Trump presidency. But John Oliver explains its absurdity as well as why people resort to illegal means to enter the country. He breaks down all the four ways a person can enter USA legally: Family, Employment, Good Luck (Visa Lottery), Bad Luck (Refugee).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 27 - Trump & Syria
    8.2/10(274 votes)

    S6:E27

    John Oliver discusses the alarming decision to pull U.S. troops away from the border between Turkey and Syria.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 6 - WWE
    8.1/10(363 votes)

    S6:E6

    John Oliver discusses how the WWE takes care of its wrestlers — and how it doesn’t.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 14 - Equal Rights Amendment
    8.1/10(307 votes)

    S6:E14

    There’s still nothing in our constitution that explicitly prohibits sex discrimination. John Oliver talks about how to fix that.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 15 - Impeachment
    8.1/10(310 votes)

    S6:E15

    With a national conversation underway about the possibility of impeachment, John Oliver discusses whether the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 17 - Warehouses
    8.1/10(315 votes)

    S6:E17

    It’s easy to buy things online, and even easier not to think about how they get to you. John Oliver discusses what happens when you click “buy now.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 28 - Voting Machines
    8.1/10(270 votes)

    S6:E28

    John Oliver discusses how voting machines work, how they don’t, and how we can fix them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 30 - The Census
    8.1/10(276 votes)

    S6:E30

    Main story: 2020 United States Census; plus, the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump and Chiitan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 2 - Psychics
    8.0/10(357 votes)

    S6:E2

    Psychics may seem harmless and fun on TV, but they can make a lot of money by exploiting vulnerable people.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 3 - Automation
    8.0/10(335 votes)

    S6:E3

    Automation often seems like a scary new problem, but it’s neither entirely scary nor entirely new.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 7 - Mobile Homes
    7.9/10(332 votes)

    S6:E7

    Mobile homes may seem like an affordable housing option, but large investment companies are making them less and less so.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 12 - Death Investigations
    7.9/10(309 votes)

    S6:E12

    America’s system for conducting death investigations is a mess. John Oliver explains why we should all be a little more concerned about fixing it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 16 - Everest
    7.9/10(322 votes)

    S6:E16

    Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular. John Oliver explains why.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 22 - Filibuster
    7.9/10(280 votes)

    S6:E22

    John Oliver explains why filibusters exist, why they shouldn't, and why it's stupid to drink coffee like a cat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 24 - Compounding Pharmacies
    7.9/10(281 votes)

    S6:E24

    Compounding pharmacies create medication tailored to the specific needs of individual patients. John Oliver explains why this small corner of the drug market can cause big problems.

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 6 Episode 25 - One Child Policy
    7.9/10(284 votes)

    S6:E25

    John Oliver discusses China’s one-child policy, and all its consequences, intended and not.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"SLAPP Suits" is the best rated episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 6. It scored 9.5/10 based on 841 votes. Directed by Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner and written by Jill Twiss, Dan Gurewitch, Jeff Maurer, Juli Weiner, it aired on 11/10/2019. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov".