Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 12

John Oliver discusses the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, the continued... More firing of federal workers, the world of sports betting, and what John likes to read in his spare time. You'll see.

John Oliver discusses whether Tasers are as safe and effective... More as the company that makes them claims, the broader effect Tasers have had on policing, and why you shouldn't test Tasers out on any of your family members.

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs... More and why trans athletes seem to be at the center of U.S. politics.

John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and... More tariffs, and why it's important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest.

John Oliver discusses the budget and staffing cuts being made... More to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.'s leadership, the many ways those cuts will impact all of us, and some sad news about a beloved cereal mascot.

John Oliver discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration.

John Oliver takes a look at the Alliance Defending Freedom... More – the legal organization behind several landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Dobbs case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, a five-star book review of a one-star book.

John Oliver discusses how Donald Trump is becoming an increasing... More threat to the press, reveals which Minor League Baseball team we've chosen for a rebrand, and explores what it means to "serve kant"!

John Oliver discusses the working conditions of air traffic controllers,... More why those conditions are impacting us all, and – for those under 30 – what a "floppy disk" is.

John Oliver discusses the feud between Donald Trump and Elon... More Musk, Mike Lindell's trial, the lack of regulation at med spas, and a fun new way to spell "scumbag."

John Oliver discusses the past week's protests against ICE's escalating... More deportation strategies, how the U.S. is incarcerating kids at a rate that may exceed other nations, and what it looks like to be teargassed in a chill way.

John Oliver discusses the U.S.'s involvement in the war between... More Israel and Iran, the recent influx of AI-generated online content, and the unexpected downsides of hiking near the Hollywood sign.

John Oliver discusses the race for mayor in New York... More City and what could happen if Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is passed, and unveils the new mascot for Erie, Pennsylvania's Minor League Baseball team. A mascot to eclipse all other mascots.

John Oliver discusses why Donald Trump spent the past week... More deflecting from developments concerning Jeffrey Epstein, the massive problems caused by gang databases, and what happened at Erie's inaugural Moon Mammoths game.

John Oliver discusses how Israel is starving civilians in Gaza... More by blocking vital aid, how deferred prosecution agreements are helping corporations sweep serious crimes under the rug, and the least horny message you could possibly get on Hinge.

John Oliver discusses the Trump administration's promise to deport one... More million immigrants, what the follow through on that promise looks like in practice, and what the actual rules are about the masked police arresting civilians across the country.

John Oliver discusses why Donald Trump seized control of the... More police in Washington, D.C., where the "Make America Healthy Again" movement in the U.S. could be headed, and whether or not you can buy testicles on Amazon. Three issues of equal importance.