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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S6E29 — SLAPP Suits
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 6•Episode 29

SLAPP Suits

9.5/10 · 841 votesNov 10, 201930 min

Ranked #1 of 30 in Season 6•+1.4 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byPaul Pennolino, Christopher Werner
Written byJill Twiss, Dan Gurewitch, Jeff Maurer, Juli Weiner
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John Oliver

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Paul Pennolino

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Jill Twiss

Jill Twiss

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Dan Gurewitch

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Jeff Maurer

Jeff Maurer

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Christopher Werner

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Juli Weiner

Juli Weiner

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Episode Summary

"SLAPP Suits" is episode 29 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 6. It scored 9.5/10 from 841 votes, ranking #1 of 30 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner and written by Jill Twiss, Dan Gurewitch, Jeff Maurer, Juli Weiner, it aired on November 10, 2019.

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