S9 E1 • February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory

John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, and what it isn’t; plus, the Canadian trucker protests.

Première diffusion : 20 février 2022

S9 E2 • February 27, 2022: Sex Work

John Oliver explains why criminalizing sex work hasn’t helped the most vulnerable people involved; plus, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Première diffusion : 27 février 2022

S9 E3 • March 6, 2022: Wrongful Convictions

John Oliver explains why it’s so difficult to be exonerated for a wrongful conviction, even when there’s compelling evidence to prove your innocence, and how we can correct the state’s mistakes.

Première diffusion : 6 mars 2022

S9 E4 • March 13, 2022: Tickets

Why concert tickets are so expensive and who’s making money off them; plus, Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney’s campaign donations, and which One Direction is John’s favorite?

Première diffusion : 13 mars 2022

S9 E5 • March 27, 2022: Harm Reduction

John Oliver discusses why overdoses in the U.S. have been on the rise and what we should, and shouldn’t, be doing to prevent them; plus, a disastrous royal tour; Ketanji Brown Jackson faces inane questions from the GOP; the Nenana Ice Classic.

Première diffusion : 27 mars 2022

S9 E6 • April 3, 2022: Trucks

John Oliver explains how truck drivers get paid, how they often don’t, and how companies exploit them to increase profits; plus Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn's tales of GOP orgies and drug use has him in trouble with his own party.

Première diffusion : 3 avril 2022

S9 E7 • April 10, 2022: Data Brokers

John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us, what they’re doing with our personal information, and one… unusual way to change privacy laws. Plus, Russian State TV lies about the Ukraine war; DirecTV drops OAN; John says goodbye to AT&T.

Première diffusion : 10 avril 2022

S9 E8 • April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations

John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging, particularly for the innocent, and why he’s more of a Lorelai than a Rory. Plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.

Première diffusion : 17 avril 2022

S9 E9 • May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism

John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color, and pandas.

Première diffusion : 1 mai 2022

S9 E10 • May 8, 2022: Abortion Ruling/Philippines Election

John Oliver discusses the leaked draft opinion that looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade, how we got to this point, and where we may be headed. Plus, a look at the current presidential election in the Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is (in a very limited and unflattering way) sort of like Ant-Man.

Première diffusion : 8 mai 2022

S9 E11 • May 15, 2022: Utilities

John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies; how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews. plus, a look at Alabama's extreme anti-trans law; highlights from the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.

Première diffusion : 15 mai 2022

S9 E12 • May 22, 2022: Subway

John Oliver discusses the business model of one of the largest franchises in the U.S.; plus, a look at the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race.

Première diffusion : 22 mai 2022

S9 E13 • June 5, 2022: School Police

John Oliver discusses school safety issues and the push for more police; plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia.

Première diffusion : 5 juin 2022

S9 E14 • June 12, 2022: Tech Monopolies

John Oliver discusses tech monopolies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, and how to address the hidden harm they can do. Plus, a look at the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Arizona, which includes Trump-endorsed candidate Blake Masters.

Première diffusion : 12 juin 2022

S9 E15 • June 19, 2022: Rent

John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson’s complex relationship to limes. Plus, a look at GOP primary winners claiming the 2020 election was stolen.

Première diffusion : 19 juin 2022

S9 E16 • June 26, 2022: Water

John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west; plus, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Première diffusion : 26 juin 2022

S9 E17 • July 24, 2022: Inflation

John Oliver discusses the causes of inflation and what we've done about it; plus, updates on the beach dolls and the banana sculpture.

Première diffusion : 24 juillet 2022

S9 E18 • July 31, 2022: Mental Health Care

John Oliver discusses the cracks in our broken mental health care system; plus, a look at who's running to become the UK's prime minister.

Première diffusion : 31 juillet 2022

S9 E19 • August 7, 2022: Monkeypox

John Oliver discusses how we’ve fumbled the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S.; plus, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones gets his comeuppance.

Première diffusion : 7 août 2022

S9 E20 • August 14, 2022: Afghanistan

John Oliver discusses what’s happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan; plus, the FBI visits Trump, a look at AI-Generated images, and how to properly modify the verb “feel.”

Première diffusion : 14 août 2022

S9 E21 • August 21, 2022: Carbon Offsets

John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are and what they claim to do; plus, a look at the U.S. House and Senate elections in Alaska.

Première diffusion : 21 août 2022

S9 E22 • September 11, 2022: Law & Order

John Oliver discusses what the wildly popular TV franchise has been teaching us about law enforcement; plus, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and some tricks for how to get to sleep in two minutes flat.

Première diffusion : 11 septembre 2022

S9 E23 • September 25, 2022: Bolsonaro

John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right president of Brazil; plus, Ron DeSantis's migrants stunt; Puerto Rico's blackouts.

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 2022

S9 E24 • October 2, 2022: Museums

John Oliver discusses some of the world’s most prestigious museums, why they contain so many stolen goods, the market that continues to illegally trade antiquities, and a pretty solid blueprint for revenge. Plus, a disastrous start for the Liz Truss era in the UK.

Première diffusion : 2 octobre 2022

S9 E25 • October 9, 2022: Crime Reporting

John Oliver discusses the outlets that cover crime, the incentives that drive them, the flawed sources they rely upon, and an alternative name for Miss Piggy.

Première diffusion : 9 octobre 2022

S9 E26 • October 16, 2022: Transgender Rights II

John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what’s at stake, and the filthiest of the “Peanuts” characters. Plus, Russia’s war on Ukraine continues.

Première diffusion : 16 octobre 2022

S9 E27 • October 30, 2022: Bail Reform

John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many Republican attack ads; plus, the UK gets a new prime minister after Liz Truss resigns.

Première diffusion : 30 octobre 2022

S9 E28 • November 6, 2022: Election Subversion

With midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses what happens after the votes are in, how some elected officials might try to negate legitimate election results, and which Teletubby would taste best.

Première diffusion : 6 novembre 2022

S9 E29 • November 13, 2022: The Monarchy

John Oliver discusses the future—and the unsavory past—of the British monarchy; plus, Fox News dumps Trump following GOP midterm losses.

Première diffusion : 13 novembre 2022

S9 E30 • November 20, 2022: Qatar World Cup

John Oliver discusses the Qatar World Cup and human rights violations happening in the host country; plus, the ongoing chaos at Twitter.

Première diffusion : 20 novembre 2022