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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S8E28 — Episode 237

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 8•Episode 28

Episode 237

7.8/10 · 225 votesOct 31, 202131 min

Ranked #16 of 30 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver takes a look at the way we discuss the unhoused, what policy failures are making the problem worse, and how we can help.

Directed byPaul Pennolino

Written byJohn Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Greg Iwinski, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Mark Kramer

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John Oliver

John Oliver

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Paul Pennolino

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John Oliver

John Oliver

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Daniel O'Brien

Daniel O'Brien

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Chrissy Shackelford

Chrissy Shackelford

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Seena Vali

Seena Vali

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Greg Iwinski

Greg Iwinski

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Joanna Rothkopf

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Ali Barthwell

Ali Barthwell

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Liz Hynes

Liz Hynes

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Charlie Redd

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Owen Parsons

Owen Parsons

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Johnathan Appel

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Episode Summary

"Episode 237" is episode 28 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 225 votes, ranking #16 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Paul Pennolino and written by John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Greg Iwinski, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Mark Kramer, it aired on October 31, 2021.

Next: E29 · Episode 238 Best of Season 8