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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Season released 12th Feb, 2017Rated TV-MA30 episodes

Where to watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver season 4 is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99 and Fetch TV from $29.99. Season 4 was released on 12 February 2017.

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 4 episodes

  1. S04 E01

    Trump vs. Truth

    30 mins · Sun, 12 Feb 2017

    Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet.

  2. S04 E02

    Putin

    30 mins · Sun, 19 Feb 2017

    Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.

  3. S04 E03

    Obamacare

    30 mins · Sun, 26 Feb 2017

    Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.

  4. S04 E04

    Dalai Lama

    30 mins · Sun, 5 Mar 2017

    Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.

  5. S04 E05

    American Health Care Act

    30 mins · Sun, 12 Mar 2017

    The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump.

  6. S04 E06

    Federal Budget

    30 mins · Sun, 19 Mar 2017

    Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.

  7. S04 E07

    Marijuana

    30 mins · Sun, 2 Apr 2017

    Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.

  8. S04 E08

    Gerrymandering

    30 mins · Sun, 9 Apr 2017

    Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.

  9. S04 E09

    French Elections

    30 mins · Sun, 16 Apr 2017

    The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters.

  10. S04 E10

    Ivanka & Jared

    30 mins · Sun, 23 Apr 2017

    Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience.

  11. S04 E11

    Net Neutrality II

    30 mins · Sun, 7 May 2017

    Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.

  12. S04 E12

    Dialysis

    30 mins · Sun, 14 May 2017

    For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell.

  13. S04 E13

    Stupid Watergate

    30 mins · Sun, 21 May 2017

    John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.

  14. S04 E14

    Paris Agreement

    30 mins · Sun, 4 Jun 2017

    Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet.

  15. S04 E15

    Brexit II

    30 mins · Sun, 11 Jun 2017

    In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.

  16. S04 E16

    Coal

    30 mins · Sun, 18 Jun 2017

    We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it.

  17. S04 E17

    Vaccines

    30 mins · Sun, 25 Jun 2017

    The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.

  18. S04 E18

    Sinclair Broadcast Group

    30 mins · Sun, 2 Jul 2017

    Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.

  19. S04 E19

    Alex Jones

    30 mins · Sun, 30 Jul 2017

    Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.

  20. S04 E20

    Border Patrol

    30 mins · Sun, 6 Aug 2017

    Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.

  21. S04 E21

    North Korea

    30 mins · Sun, 13 Aug 2017

    As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.

  22. S04 E22

    Nuclear Waste

    30 mins · Sun, 20 Aug 2017

    Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste.

  23. S04 E23

    Joe Arpaio

    30 mins · Sun, 10 Sep 2017

    Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.

  24. S04 E24

    Corporate Consolidation

    30 mins · Sun, 24 Sep 2017

    Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box.

  25. S04 E25

    Forensic Science

    30 mins · Sun, 1 Oct 2017

    Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.

  26. S04 E26

    Confederacy

    30 mins · Sun, 8 Oct 2017

    Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.

  27. S04 E27

    Equifax

    30 mins · Sun, 15 Oct 2017

    John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.

  28. S04 E28

    Floods

    30 mins · Sun, 29 Oct 2017

    John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull.

  29. S04 E29

    Economic Development

    30 mins · Sun, 5 Nov 2017

    State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return.

  30. S04 E30

    The Trump Presidency

    30 mins · Sun, 12 Nov 2017

    One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.

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