S7 E1 • Episode 180

Main story: The pros and cons of Medicare for All; plus, Bill Barr does Trump’s personal bidding; and Flyers mascot Gritty is exonerated!

Première diffusion : 16 février 2020

S7 E2 • Episode 181

Main story: India’s controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his government’s Hindu nationalism; plus, a look at Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign.

Première diffusion : 23 février 2020

S7 E3 • Episode 182

Main story: What’s being done to fight coronavirus as it spreads to the U.S.; plus, John offers the Phillie Phanatic a new job.

Première diffusion : 1 mars 2020

S7 E4 • Episode 183

Main story: A look at how much power–and how little accountability–local sheriffs have; plus, Trump’s coronavirus incompetence; India’s self-censorship of “Last Week Tonight.”

Première diffusion : 8 mars 2020

S7 E5 • Episode 184

Main story: 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak, governmental response in the US, and the prevention of COVID-19. This episode was filmed at an unspecified location with no live audience as the studio and the show's offices were shut down after employees tested positive for COVID-19. John Oliver stated the show will go on hiatus for an unspecified amount of time but will definitely return.

Première diffusion : 15 mars 2020

S7 E6 • Episode 185

Main story: President Trump’s inconsistent response to the coronavirus pandemic; plus, John shows what he’s been watching at home and makes an offer to buy some unusual artwork.

Première diffusion : 29 mars 2020

S7 E7 • Episode 186

Main story: One America News Network, a far-right news network being embraced by President Trump; plus, some GOP governors refuse to issue stay-at-home orders; “alt-right Pinocchio” Jared Kushner’s press conference; and Jeremy Renner drops a new album.

Première diffusion : 5 avril 2020

S7 E8 • Episode 187

Main story: Essential workers and unemployment in the United States during the Coronavirus recession; plus, "Art 1992" and the works of Brian Swords of York, Elizabeth II coronavirus broadcast wearing green dress.

Première diffusion : 12 avril 2020

S7 E9 • Episode 188

Main story: Various sources of misinformation about COVID-19, from televangelists and the right-wing media, to Trump himself; plus, Wendy Williams @home; Coming Up on “Inside Edition.”

Première diffusion : 19 avril 2020

S7 E10 • Episode 189

Main story: How much coronavirus testing the US has done and why we need to do more; plus, Jared Kushner declares victory over the virus; Alex Jones goes full cannibal; cats love watching John.

Première diffusion : 3 mai 2020

S7 E11 • Episode 190

Main story: the USPS faces financial catastrophe and what we can do to help; plus, William Barr vs the law; Trump’s “live and let die” moment; Axl Rose vs Steve Mnuchin.

Première diffusion : 10 mai 2020

S7 E12 • Episode 191

Main story: The disappearance of sports due to COVID-19; plus, Dr. Bright blows the whistle; 2020 Congressional insider trading scandal; Marble racing; a special message for Adam Driver.

Première diffusion : 17 mai 2020

S7 E13 • Episode 192

Main story: Why voting by mail is necessary in the United States; plus, the George Floyd protests, and some helpful trademark ideas for Dana White.

Première diffusion : 31 mai 2020

S7 E14 • Episode 193

Main story: As nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are met with police brutality, John discusses how the histories of policing and white supremacy are intertwined, the roadblocks to fixing things, and some potential paths forward.

Première diffusion : 7 juin 2020

S7 E15 • Episode 194

Main story: The dangers of facial recognition technology; plus, Black Lives Matter protests, NASCAR bans the confederate flag, Tucker Carlson gets triggered by “Sesame Street.”

Première diffusion : 14 juin 2020

S7 E16 • Episode 195

Main story: Why COVID-19 has spread so rapidly behind bars and what we can do to stop it; plus, K-pop fans punk racist hashtags; Trump’s Tulsa rally flops; John Bolton’s new book drops.

Première diffusion : 21 juin 2020

S7 E17 • Episode 196

Main story: evictions are on the rise due to coronavirus; plus, COVID-19 cases are surging in red states like Texas and Florida; Papa John Schnatter ruins Tik Tok.

Première diffusion : 28 juin 2020

S7 E18 • Episode 197

Main story: The proliferation of conspiracy theories about COVID-19; plus, Trump and GOP governors push to open schools in the fall despite rising infection rates. Guests Alex Trebek, John Cena, Paul Rudd, and Billy Porter.

Première diffusion : 19 juillet 2020

S7 E19 • Episode 198

Main story: The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; plus, Trump’s authoritarian show of force in Portland; Martha Stewart loosens up.

Première diffusion : 26 juillet 2020

S7 E20 • Episode 199

Main story: A look at how the history of race is taught in schools; plus, Trump pushes bad medicine; Louie Gohmert tests positive; and Steve Guttenberg has a “Cameo.”

Première diffusion : 2 août 2020

S7 E21 • Episode 200

Main story: people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors; plus, Republicans embrace QAnon; Trump brings back birtherism.

Première diffusion : 16 août 2020

S7 E22 • Episode 201

Main story: An update on Trump’s border wall; plus, The “Unconventional Convention”; the return of Pumpkin Spice.

Première diffusion : 23 août 2020

S7 E23 • Episode 202

Main story: a look at the Republican National Convention; plus a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports.

Première diffusion : 30 août 2020

S7 E24 • Episode 203

Main story: the future of the Supreme Court; also, Trump’s plan to contest the election; Vin Diesel sings; Sean Penn reads; an important Peeps update.

Première diffusion : 27 septembre 2020

S7 E25 • Episode 204

Main story: A look at various efforts to destabilize the vote and how to ensure your ballot is properly counted; plus, Trump contracts COVID-19 and suffers a debate debacle.

Première diffusion : 4 octobre 2020

S7 E26 • Episode 205

Main story: the crucial role of the World Health Organization and why Trump’s plans to withdraw the U.S. could have dire consequences; plus, John visits Danbury, CT for a very special ceremony. Guests: Mark Boughton.

Première diffusion : 18 octobre 2020

S7 E27 • Episode 206

Main story: How the Trump administration has handled asylum seekers; plus, a recap of the last presidential debate; and Giuliani meets Borat.

Première diffusion : 25 octobre 2020

S7 E28 • Episode 207

Main story 1: how the Trump administration has handled the COVID-19 outbreak in the US, from lack of preparation, to mangled coordination, to harmful communication; main story 2, William Barr’s attitude toward authority and executive power, how that attitude has influenced Donald Trump’s presidency, and what it could mean if Trump wins a second term.

Première diffusion : 1 novembre 2020

S7 E29 • Episode 208

Main story: Joe Biden beating Donald Trump in the historic US presidential election; also, “And Now – At The End of a Long, Exhausting Week: Dumps.”

Première diffusion : 8 novembre 2020

S7 E30 • Episode 209

Main story: Trump’s spurious attempts to overturn the US presidential election results; plus, Jon Voight disgraces himself; FaceTime with Adam Driver; 2020 goes out with a bang.

Première diffusion : 15 novembre 2020