Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 7
Episode List
E1 - Medicare for All
Aired: February 16, 2020
Main story: The pros and cons of Medicare for All; plus, Bill Barr does Trump's personal bidding; and Flyers mascot Gritty is exonerated!
E2 - Modi
Aired: February 23, 2020
Main story: John Oliver talks about India's controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his government's Hindu nationalism; plus, a look at Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign.
E3 - Coronavirus
Aired: March 01, 2020
John covers the Covid-19 pandemic, how each country, including the US, is handling it, and why the Phillie Phanatic is in a copyright row. Also, Tom Steyer quits the Democratic presidential race, and Chris Matthews messes up his sign offs.
E4 - Sheriffs
Aired: March 08, 2020
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.'
E5 - Coronavirus II
Aired: March 15, 2020
Main story: 2019â20 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.
E6 - Coronavirus III
Aired: March 29, 2020
In the first show from his makeshift home studio, John covers the horrible way COVID-19 pandemic is going and how Trump is mishandling it, how TV hosts are practicing social distancing, and how profoundly gleeful 90s erotic rat art can be.
E7 - One America News Network
Aired: April 05, 2020
John criticizes the Republican governors' response to the pandemic, showcases how everyone filming from home gets asked if they're wearing pants, and warns of the new ultra right wing, extremely pro-Trump network called OAN(N).
E8 - Essential Workers
Aired: April 12, 2020
John explains how the Trump administration failed to protect the unemployed, small businesses and essential workers during the pandemic, the peeps make their unholy return, and 90s rat erotica makes John's day once again.
E9 - Coronavirus Misinformation
Aired: April 19, 2020
John analyzes the right wing media's protests, conspiracy theories and misinformation spreading about the pandemic, spotlights Inside Edition's latest 'coming up' segments, and becomes a fan of the home edition of The Wendy Williams Show.
E10 - COVID-19 Testing
Aired: May 03, 2020
John points out the failure of The FDA and federal government when experts encourage widespread coronavirus testing for several months. The number of tests being done everyday far behind the lowest recommended number. John talks about the different types of tests: diagnostic and antibody tests, and how the tests work.
E11 - United States Postal Service
Aired: May 10, 2020
John discusses the United States Postal Service which is in dire need of economic assistance from the government. He examines some of the essential services of the USPS and why it is facing such financial trouble due to a 2006 law requiring it to pre-pay health care benefits on a fifty year schedule while at the same time putting price caps on services and products.
E12 - Coronavirus Impact on Sports
Aired: May 17, 2020
John discusses the sudden disappearance of sports due to coronavirus, how their absence is impacting people emotionally and financially, and the complications of bringing them back anytime soon.
E13 - Postal Voting
Aired: May 31, 2020
John explains the importance of voting by mail. Also, mass protests against police brutality erupt in Minneapolis, TV hosts inquire about the odd objects behind their stay-at-home guests, and John schools UFC president Dana White.
E14 - Police
Aired: June 07, 2020
This episode tackles the hard truth about the history of Police in the United States and the many problems that are faced in fixing those problems.
E15 - Facial Recognition
Aired: June 14, 2020
Facial recognition is no longer an issue of a thriller movie. It has become a part of our life. John Oliver talks about various aspects and global practice of facial recognition technology. He explains how dangerous it could be by addressing the questionable activities of facial recognition company Clearview AI.
E16 - Prisons & Jails
Aired: June 21, 2020
In the latest episode on coronavirus John talks about US prisons and jails. These confined spaces have frightening number of COVID-19 infections. And there has been insufficient initiatives to address the matter. Consequently, in some cases inmates are taking matters in their own hand to raise concern about situation behind bars.
E17 - Coronavirus IX: Evictions
Aired: June 28, 2020
Like coronavirus and unemployment issues evictions is something that USA could prepared for. While people are choosing between rent and food due to the pandemic, John Oliver presented the flaws of current system and flawed solution. He urges federal government to come with a proper solution for the affected soon. Also, some people refuse to wear masks, and Papa John embraces TikTok.
E18 - Conspiracy Theories
Aired: July 19, 2020
Conspiracy theories are the hotcakes of the internet. John talks about why people like these conspiracy theories and why in the age of internet it spreads so quickly. He also explains the detrimental effect can have on people's life. Finally celebrities urges people to be more vigilant and inquisitive about these theories as majority of these theories are baseless and created to create unrest among people.
E19 - Uighurs
Aired: July 26, 2020
The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; plus, Trumpâs authoritarian show of force in Portland; Martha Stewart loosens up.
E20 - U.S. History
Aired: August 02, 2020
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.'
E21 - Juries
Aired: August 16, 2020
John Oliver takes a look at why people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors, who their absence impacts, and what we can do to create a fairer system.
E22 - Border Wall
Aired: August 23, 2020
Nearing the 2020 election, John Oliver checks in on one of the key promises of President Trumpâs 2016 campaign: the border wall. Plus, The âUnconventional Conventionâ; the return of Pumpkin Spice.
E23 - RNC 2020 & Kenosha
Aired: August 30, 2020
John Oliver discusses a week that saw the Republican National Convention, a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports -- three stories that are really one story, about race in America.
E24 - Supreme Court
Aired: September 27, 2020
In the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburgâs death, John Oliver discusses the future of the Supreme Court, why the government doesnât always represent the political leanings of the electorate, and how those issues will impact the next generation of Americans.
E25 - Election 2020
Aired: October 04, 2020
Weeks out from the 2020 presidential election, John Oliver takes a look at various efforts to destabilize the vote, how to ensure your ballot is properly counted, and why we may need to prepare not just for an election night, but for an election month.
E26 - The World Health Organization
Aired: October 18, 2020
John Oliver talks about the functions of World Health Organization and why it is a vital part of the upcoming US election. John points out the contribution WHO made over the years, explains the reason why USA pays more than other countries and describes the mistakes of this highly impactful organization.
E27 - Asylum
Aired: October 25, 2020
John Oliver talks about the situation of asylum seekers in USA under Trump administration. He points out the three major changes in policy (migrant protection protocols, safe third country agreements and Title 42) which are deciding the future of asylum seekers.
E28 - Trump & the Coronavirus and William Barr
Aired: November 01, 2020
John Oliver takes a look at how the Trump administration has handled the coronavirus outbreak in the US, from lack of preparation, to mangled coordination, to harmful communication. John also discusses William Barrâs attitude toward authority and executive power, how that attitude has influenced Donald Trumpâs presidency, and what it could mean if Trump wins a second term.
E29 - Election Results 2020
Aired: November 08, 2020
John Oliver discusses the long week of US presidential election results, including Donald Trumpâs various attempts to make the election appear illegitimate, and a historic win for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
E30 - Trump & Election Results
Aired: November 15, 2020
A week after Joe Bidenâs win in the US presidential election, John Oliver discusses Donald Trumpâs various attempts to overturn the results, why his claims donât hold water, and the consequences of indulging him.