E1 - February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

Aired: February 19, 2023

John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.

E2 - February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

Aired: February 26, 2023

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.

E3 - March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis

Aired: March 05, 2023

John Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.

E4 - March 12, 2023: TANF

Aired: March 12, 2023

John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.

E5 - March 19, 2023: Timeshares

Aired: March 19, 2023

John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.

E6 - April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement

Aired: April 02, 2023

John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.

E7 - April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations

Aired: April 09, 2023

John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”

E8 - April 16, 2023: Farmworkers

Aired: April 16, 2023

John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.

E9 - April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II

Aired: April 23, 2023

John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”

E10 - April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border

Aired: April 30, 2023

A look at the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.

E11 - October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care

Aired: October 01, 2023

John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.

E12 - October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

Aired: October 08, 2023

John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.

E13 - October 15, 2023: Food Safety

Aired: October 15, 2023

John Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.

E14 - October 22, 2023: McKinsey

Aired: October 22, 2023

John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.

E15 - October 29, 2023: Chocolate

Aired: October 29, 2023

John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

E16 - November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

Aired: November 05, 2023

John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

E17 - November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War

Aired: November 12, 2023

John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

E18 - November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores

Aired: November 19, 2023

John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

E19 - December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations

Aired: December 03, 2023

John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.

E20 - December 10, 2023: Freight Trains

Aired: December 10, 2023

John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain … everything.

E21 - December 17, 2023: Elon Musk

Aired: December 17, 2023

John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.