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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver S9E1 — February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver•Season 9•Episode 1

February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory

7.6/10 · 380 votesFeb 20, 202235 min

Ranked #23 of 30 in Season 9•−0.2 vs season avg

John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, what it isn't, and why we can expect to hear more about it in the coming months. Plus, the Canadian trucker protests.

Directed byPaul Pennolino

Written byJohn Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, 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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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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Anthony Miale

Anthony Miale

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Episode Summary

"February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory" is episode 1 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 9. It scored 7.6/10 from 380 votes, ranking #23 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Paul Pennolino and written by John Oliver, Daniel O'Brien, Chrissy Shackelford, Seena Vali, Joanna Rothkopf, Ali Barthwell, Liz Hynes, Charlie Redd, Owen Parsons, Johnathan Appel, Taylor Kay Phillips, Ryan Ken, Mark Kramer, it aired on February 20, 2022.

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