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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S8E4 — Episode 213: Unemployment
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 8•Episode 4

Episode 213: Unemployment

7.6/10 · 305 votesMar 7, 202130 min

Ranked #22 of 30 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

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Main story: The many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits; plus, Fox News freaks out over Dr. Seuss.

Directed byPaul Pennolino, Christopher Werner
Written byJohn Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Greg Iwinski, Ben Silva, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Mark Kramer
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Christopher Werner

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John Oliver

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Daniel O'Brien

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Chrissy Shackelford

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Seena Vali

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Greg Iwinski

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Ben Silva

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Joanna Rothkopf

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Charlie Redd

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Episode Summary

"Episode 213: Unemployment" is episode 4 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 8. It scored 7.6/10 from 305 votes, ranking #22 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner and written by John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Greg Iwinski, Ben Silva, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Mark Kramer, it aired on March 7, 2021.

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