S1·E24 The Lottery
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Aired November 9, 2014 30 min ★ 8.2/10 · 8 TMDB votes
Synopsis
The Lottery: State lotteries claim to be good for education and the general wellbeing of citizens. But are they? (Spoiler alert: No.)
Also, there is a cannon that shoots salmon over dams. It’s awesome. Check it out.
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Director & writers
Jill TwissWriterJeff MaurerWriterDan GurewitchWriterJuli WeinerWriterKevin AveryWriterWill TracyWriterJohn OliverWriterGeoff HaggertyWriterScott ShermanWriterJoe PerotaDirector
Guest stars
David Kaye(voice) Nate BeglePuppeteer Stephanie D'AbruzzoCurly Bear (voice) David FinoPuppeteer Angela StruckMiss First Contestant Haley JenkinsPuppeteer Paul McGinnisUnicorn Kyle PloofSpace Gecko Michael SchupbachPuppeteer Allison WardwellPole Dancer James WojtalUnicorn J.J. AbramsSelf Mario BataliSelf Michelle BeadleSelf Wayne BradySelf Sharon CaseSharon Collins
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 24 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver air?
Season 1, Episode 24 ('The Lottery') originally aired on November 9, 2014.
How long is Season 1 Episode 24 ('The Lottery')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.
What happens in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 1 Episode 24?
The Lottery: State lotteries claim to be good for education and the general wellbeing of citizens. But are they? (Spoiler alert: No.) Also, there is a cannon that shoots salmon over dams. It’s awesome. Check it out....