• List of Episodes (35)
    • 1. Marketing to Doctors

      08 Feb '15
      Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars marketing drugs to doctors. We have a few issues with that. RadioShack has filed for bankruptcy. We've helped them create a farewell message. Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.
    • 2. Tobacco

      15 Feb '15
      Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the US, smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their business strong overseas. We've noticed that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue still exists but can’t quite figure out why.
    • 3. Elected Judges

      22 Feb '15
      The vast majority of US judges are elected, forcing many judges to pander to the electorate and accept campaign money in order to keep their jobs. This seems slightly troubling... The UK's Labour Party has painted a campaign van pink in an attempt to attract women voters. We are glad they didn't keep going with that strategy.
    • 4. Infrastructure

      01 Mar '15
      America's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one.
    • 5. U.S. Territories

      08 Mar '15
      A set of Supreme Court decisions made over 100 years ago has left U.S. territories without meaningful representation. That’s weird, right? Daylight saving time doesn’t actually benefit anyone. Strangely, it’s still a thing!
    • 6. The NCAA

      15 Mar '15
      The NCAA doesn’t pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don’t get paid.
    • 7. Municipal Violations

      22 Mar '15
      If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don’t, it can ruin your life. The New Hampshire legislature refused to make the red-tailed hawk the official raptor of their state...so we made it the official raptor of our show.
    • 8. Government Surveillance

      05 Apr '15
      There are very few government checks on what America’s sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver sits down with Edward Snowden to discuss the NSA, the balance between privacy and security, and dick-pics.
    • 9. The IRS

      12 Apr '15
      Nobody likes the IRS. But recent budget and staff cuts have made it increasingly difficult for the department to do its very important job. Don’t take our word for it. Ask Michael Bolton.
    • 10. Patents

      19 Apr '15
      For inventors, patents are an essential protection against theft. But when patent trolls abuse the system by stockpiling patents and threatening lawsuits, businesses are forced to shell out tons of money. CNN produced an actual doomsday video to broadcast when the world is ending and it’s incredibly dull. We've enlisted Martin Sheen to help make humanity’s final moments happier!
    • 11. Fashion

      26 Apr '15
      Trendy clothes are cheaper than ever. That sounds great for the people who buy them, but it's horrible for the people who make them.
    • 12. Standardized Testing

      03 May '15
      American students face a ridiculous amount of testing. John Oliver explains how standardized tests impact school funding, the achievement gap, how often kids are expected to throw up.
    • 13. Paid Family Leave

      10 May '15
      Many American companies do not offer paid leave after the birth of a child, which means they probably shouldn’t run sappy Mother’s Day ads.
    • 14. Chickens

      17 May '15
      John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!
    • 15. FIFA II

      31 May '15
      After the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA.
    • 16. Bail

      07 Jun '15
      John Oliver explains why America’s bail system is better for the reality tv industry than it is for the justice system.
    • 17. Torture

      14 Jun '15
      The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in.
    • 18. Online Harassment

      21 Jun '15
      Online harassment is a major problem, but it’s rarely prosecuted. If only we’d been warned about this in the early days of the internet.
    • 19. Transgender Rights

      28 Jun '15
      This week’s gay rights victory was historic, but the transgender community still faces staggering challenges. John Oliver focuses on the “T” in “LGBT."
    • 20. Stadiums

      12 Jul '15
      Cities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that — wait, don’t fall asleep!
    • 21. Food Waste

      19 Jul '15
      Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat.
    • 22. Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws

      26 Jul '15
      Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders.
    • 23. Washington D.C. Statehood

      02 Aug '15
      Washington DC experiences taxation without representation. It's also missing from rhyming state songs. John Oliver and a group of singing children fix one of these problems.
    • 24. Sex Education

      09 Aug '15
      Sex education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a video that covers what some schools are too embarrassed to teach.
    • 25. Televangelists

      16 Aug '15
      U.S. tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience.