Episode 1
February 15, 2026: ICE
Feb 15, 2026
John Oliver discusses ICE's repeated atrocities over the past months and explores the massive entity overseeing it all: the Department of Homeland Security. How it started, who runs it, and how many hats Kristi Noem owns.
Episode 2
February 22, 2026: Twitter
Feb 22, 2026
John Oliver discusses how an already flawed Twitter got worse under Elon Musk, how it continues to impact us all, and what it has to do with the 30-40 trillion cells humans are composed of.
Episode 3
March 1, 2026: Police Body Cameras
Mar 1, 2026
John Oliver discusses why police body cameras can be useful, or useless, depending on whether they're used properly, and yeah, he also discusses what it looks like to arrest a giant mouse. Because of course he does.
Episode 4
March 8, 2026: USAID
Mar 8, 2026
John Oliver discusses the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, why the Trump Administration has gutted the United States Agency for International Development, and why John is jealous of Stephen A. Smith. Or, sorry – Brick.
Episode 5
March 15, 2026: J.D. Vance
Mar 15, 2026
John Oliver discusses the Trump Administration's mixed messaging surrounding the U.S.'s ongoing war with Iran, then explores J.D. Vance's ideologies past and present, including but not limited to who J.D. thinks is a real stupidhead.
Episode 6
March 22, 2026: Police Stings
Mar 22, 2026
John Oliver discusses police stings, why they can seem like they're creating more crime than they're stopping, and the best alias for any undercover cop, ever, in history. Ok, fine, we'll just tell you: It's a tie between "Angelo Lasagna" and "Rico Rigatone."
Episode 7
March 29, 2026: Hungary
Mar 29, 2026
John Oliver discusses the elections on the horizon for Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, why conservatives in the US are so invested in him maintaining power, and what it all has to do with Rob Schneider.
Episode 8
April 19, 2026: Prediction Markets
Apr 19, 2026
John Oliver discusses prediction markets – platforms where you can bet on basically anything, from the weather to the war in Iran – and the legal and moral questions posed by their existence.
Episode 9
April 26, 2026: AI Chatbots
Apr 26, 2026
John Oliver discusses AI chatbots, why they're flirting with users unprompted and encouraging people to open soggy cereal cafes, and how their flaws can be genuinely hazardous to the public.
Episode 10
May 3, 2026: Gas Station Drugs
May 3, 2026
John Oliver discusses the sprawling industry of "gas station drugs" – a world of questionable supplements and boner pills – which is posing a risk to the public by putting under-regulated substances over the counter.
Episode 11
May 10, 2026: Shadow Docket
May 10, 2026
John Oliver discusses the shadow docket – a shortcut to the Supreme Court which is rapidly advancing the Trump administration's agenda. Plus, some fun and unexpected facts about turtles! You know, to spice things up.
Episode 12
May 17, 2026: Structured Settlements
May 17, 2026
John Oliver discusses structured settlements – the incremental payments designed to sustain victims of injury or wrongful death over long periods of time.
Episode 13
May 31, 2026: Presidential Pardons
May 31, 2026
John Oliver discusses who Donald Trump has pardoned since he's been in office, and what it would be like to have sex with a cartoon character who has your voice. Not a cartoon character OF YOU! Just a cartoon character *with your voice.*
Episode 14
June 7, 2026: New College of Florida
Jun 7, 2026
John Oliver discusses New College of Florida – the small liberal arts school that has been taken over by Governor Ron DeSantis – and why we think their new mascot would really get Samantha from Sex and the City going.
Episode 15
June 14, 2026: UK Elections
Jun 14, 2026
John Oliver discusses the upcoming elections in the UK, why the race for Prime Minister hinges on 76,000 voters who live in a small area called Makerfield, and which party leader looks like his first words were "British East India Company."
Episode 16
June 21, 2026: Feral Hogs
Jun 21, 2026
John Oliver discusses one of the most destructive invasive species in America: feral hogs. How they got here, the damage they're doing, and why the Discovery Channel should really consider doing "Cow Week."
Episode 17
June 28, 2026: Congressional Maps
Jun 28, 2026
John Oliver discusses how the Supreme Court has paved the way for the redrawing of congressional maps across the country, and what it means for the midterm elections. Plus, an urgent update on Gavin Newsom’s summer reading.
Episode 18
July 26, 2026: Trump Cryptocurrency
Jul 26, 2026
John Oliver discusses how the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures have overshadowed their other businesses, how they've created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and what it all has to do with Fartcoin.
Episode 19
August 2, 2026: Police Tools
Aug 2, 2026
John Oliver discusses the tools police are using to keep track of civilians – whether or not they're suspected of a crime – and some creative ideas about how to use wigs.
Episode 20
August 9, 2026: Department of Justice
Aug 9, 2026
John Oliver discusses how the Department of Justice has changed since Trump took office for his second term.
Episode 21
August 16, 2026: Fetus Rights
Aug 16, 2026
John Oliver discusses how some states in the U.S. have given rights to fetuses, where the idea came from and where things could be headed next.
Episode 22
August 23, 2026: Subscription Model
Aug 23, 2026
John Oliver discusses why more and more companies are shifting to a subscription model, how it's impacting consumers, and what could possibly be more embarrassing than liking Madame Web.
Episode 23
September 20, 2026: UnitedHealth Group
Sep 20, 2026
With Luigi Mangione's upcoming sentencing, John Oliver devotes the full episode to covering UnitedHealth Group: Why customers hate them, how they got so profitable, and why doctors are wishing explosive diarrhea on their board members.
Episode 24
September 27, 2026: Brazil's Presidential Election
Sep 27, 2026
John Oliver discusses Brazil's upcoming presidential election, the baggage associated with the two leading candidates, and some insight into acting from John – a person who has acted. Twice.
Episode 25
October 4, 2026: Secret Service
Oct 4, 2026
John Oliver discusses the Secret Service, why they're in a worrying state, and how ethernet cables became disturbingly crucial to the nation's safety.
Episode 26
October 11, 2026: Generic Drugs
Oct 11, 2026
John Oliver does a deep dive on generic drugs, why they're so important, why they can be so vulnerable to shortages and quality issues, and why Kevin Bacon can't solve everything all on his own.
Episode 27
October 25, 2026: Republican Extremism
Oct 25, 2026
Ahead of the midterms, John Oliver devotes an entire episode to discussing the rising prominence of extremist beliefs within the Republican Party – from white nationalism to antisemitism – and what it all has to do with Vandy potato chips.
Episode 28
November 1, 2026: Midterm Elections
Nov 1, 2026
Ahead of this week's midterm elections, John Oliver discusses why things aren't looking great for Republicans, how they’re desperately trying to get ahead, and why Hamilton was a mistake. You heard us, Lin-Manuel. You've done more harm than good.
Episode 29
November 8, 2026: Pete Hegseth
Nov 8, 2026
John Oliver discusses the wave of historic wins for Democrats in the midterm elections, the mounting pressure to impeach U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and what it all has to do with Robert James Ritchie, aka "Kid Rock".
Episode 30
November 15, 2026
Nov 15, 2026
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