Specials (2014)
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Episodes 62
General Keith Alexander Extended Interview
John Oliver interviews General Keith Alexander, former head of the NSA. General Alexander discusses Edward Snowden and helps John rebrand a national security organization.
Read MorePresident Obama Meets a Robot: Web Exclusive
John Oliver discusses President Barack Obama's trip to Japan where he met a "scary" robot.
Read MoreSimon Ostrovsky Interview
John Oliver interviews Vice news journalist Simon Ostrovsky who was held captive in Ukraine.
This is still a comedy show, we promise.
Read MoreLetter of the Week: POM Wonderful
In response to our segment in our premiere on food labeling, POM Wonderful sent us a refrigerator full of juice and an elegantly worded letter implying what we can do with it.
Read MoreFareed Zakaria Interview Pt. 2
John Oliver and Fareed Zakaria further discuss the victory of Narendra Modi in India's recent election.
Read MoreLast Week's News... We Think
John Oliver delivers last week's news, predicted two weeks ago. You get it. Just watch.
Read More#MutuallyAssuredHumiliation
With this web exclusive video, the Last Week Tonight staff would like to thank some of the heroes and pioneers who helped make the internet a safer place through #MutuallyAssuredHumiliation.
Read MoreStephen Hawking Extended Interview
John Oliver talks to Stephen Hawking in the first installment of Last Week Tonight's new "People Who Think Good" series. They cover such topics as parallel universes, artificial intelligence, and Charlize Theron.
Read MorePepe Julian Onziema Interview Pt. II
John Oliver talks in depth with Ugandan LGBTI rights activist Pepe Julian Onziema about the oppressive anti-gay legislation in Uganda as well as the western involvement in inspiring those laws.
Read More#WeGotThoseGeckos
Last week on Last Week Tonight, John Oliver told us to tell Vladimir Putin to #GoGetThoseGeckos. This week, there's some good news...#WeGotThoseGeckos.
Read MoreJohn Oliver Literally Destroys Piñatas
Watch John Oliver deliver an epic takedown of piñatas.
Read MoreFan Mail Vol. 1
John Oliver reads fan mail, but because no one sends mail anymore, it’s all from YouTube comments.
Read MoreCookie Monster's Ideas
Cookie Monster has a few ideas to share with John Oliver. John just wants you to watch their special news report on words.
Read MoreRoger Goodell
Roger Goodell spoke about the NFL’s recent controversies. And he spoke badly. Boo this man.
Read MorePumpkin Spice
Pumpkin spice. Why?
John Oliver investigates. Well, he doesn't really investigate. He says things about it, though!
Read MoreReal Animals, Fake Paws Footage
We have provided this footage for you to do your own Supreme Court reenactments. Please feel free to use it, post your videos, and tag them #RealAnimalsFakePaws so we can find them.
Read More1,000,000 YouTube Subscribers
We have accumulated 1,000,000 YouTube subscribers. We’re not really sure what that means!
Read MoreTurkey Pardoning
Turkey pardoning is a weird tradition. They're basically all guilty... of being delicious.
Read MoreNew Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the worst. John Oliver has some great excuses for getting out of it.
Read MoreFifty Shades #NotMyChristian Apology
John Oliver apologizes to Jamie Dornan for perpetuating the #NotMyChristian hashtag...sort of.
Read MoreApril Fools' Day
April Fools’ Day is awful. Please stand with John Oliver and take the Last Week Tonight No-Prank Pledge.
Read MoreEdward Snowden on Passwords
John Oliver and Edward Snowden talk password security.
Read MoreLost Graphics
John Oliver shows off some of his favorite graphics that never made it onto the show.
Read MoreThe Mittens of Disapproval Are On
John responds to former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner’s wild “The Gloves Are Off” paid political program by buying his own airtime on Trinidad television.
Read MoreAnd Now - People Prematurely Declaring The End of Obamacare
Five years of people prematurely declaring the end of Obamacare. (This is a web-exclusive video.)
Read MoreShallow Dives
Instead of covering 1 topic in 15 minutes, John Oliver covers 15 topics in 1 minute.
Read MoreHistory Lies
John Oliver shares some of his favorite completely made-up history facts.
Read MoreBack To School
John Oliver gives students a crash course in everything they will learn — or not learn — in school this year.
Read MoreFacebook Privacy Hoax Debunked
John Oliver explains that the Facebook privacy protection messages are a hoax and tells you how to actually protect your personal information.
Read MoreRevised Resolutions
John Oliver helps you revise the New Year’s resolutions you’ve already failed to keep.
Read MoreLost Graphics Vol. 2
John Oliver shares more of his favorite graphics that never made it on the show.
Read MoreConspiracies
John Oliver delves into the world of conspiracies and the imagination required to create them. He attempts to wake up the sheeple by showing how Cadbury's Crème Egg is funding the Illuminati.
Read MoreHow is this Not a Thing?
John Oliver looks at some things that don't exist, but definitely should.
Read MoreIndependence Day
To celebrate the anniversary of America’s Independence John Oliver reminds us what they lost in the process.
Read MoreFan Mail Vol. 2
John Oliver reads some fan mail, once again they all come from YouTube comments.
Read MoreEndorsements
John Oliver makes some official political endorsements.
Read MoreJohnny Strong
Fed up with the constant stream of superhero movies, John Oliver pitches an original idea for a summer blockbuster based on the adventures of Johnny Strong.
Read MoreNet Neutrality Update
John Oliver discusses the recent flood of comments posted on the FCC's website.
Read MoreLost Graphics Vol. 3
John Oliver shares another collection of his favorite graphics that never made it onto the show.
Read MoreRetractions
John Oliver sets the record straight about some dubious claims he’s made in the past.
Read MorePush Notifications
John Oliver explains what type of news should – and shouldn’t – warrant a push notification.
Read MorePringles Update
With the help of viewers at home, John tries to get to the bottom of an important mystery.
Read MoreLost Graphics Vol. 4
John Oliver shares some of his favorite graphics that never made it to air.
Read MoreJohn Dillermand
John Oliver explains why a Danish children's cartoon resonates with him so much.
Read MoreMasterpiece Gallery Tour
You are cordially invited to attend Last Week Tonight's Masterpiece Gallery Tour. Visit lwtgallery.com or johnoliverhasyourraterotica.com for details.
Read MoreLocal Car Commercials Update
John Oliver reveals the brave local car dealership that agreed to produce Last Week Tonight’s commercial script, sight unseen.
Read MoreSnack Video Games
John Oliver explores the lost world of snack-sponsored video games, and pitches some ideas to today’s snack brands.
Read MoreDa Vinci Code
John Oliver discusses The Da Vinci Code: the book, the film, and, for some reason, the cultural phenomenon.
Read MoreBeach Dolls
John Oliver discusses a surplus of dolls which have been mysteriously washing up on the beach in Texas, and, crucially, how they can be destroyed.
Read MoreLast Squeak Tonight Presents: A History of Chuck E. Cheese
In lieu of Homeowners Association, the Last Week Tonight team has prepared an alternative story made specifically for people under 35; one that focuses on a different crumbling American institution that you and your age cohorts might find deeply nostalgic: Chuck E. Cheese.
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