Episode guide

S1·E24 The Lottery

Name: The Lottery
Released: 2014-11-09
Duration: 30 min
Cast: David Kaye, Nate Begle, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, David Fino, Angela Struck

Episode: Season 1, Episode 24
Air Date: November 9, 2014
Runtime: 30 minutes
Director: Joe Perota
Writers: Jill Twiss, Dan Gurewitch
Score: 8.3/10 (9 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired November 9, 2014 30 min ★ 8.3/10 · 9 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 TwissWriterDan GurewitchWriterJeff MaurerWriterJuli WeinerWriterKevin AveryWriterJoe PerotaDirectorJohn OliverWriterScott ShermanWriterWill TracyWriterGeoff HaggertyWriter

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....

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