Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 11
Season 11 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 11 Progress Shield
February 18, 2024: Supreme Court
Feb 18, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses the Supreme Court, the ethically questionable gifts some of the justices receive, and an offer for Clarence Thomas that could ruin John's life. Genuinely. You
February 25, 2024: Pig Butchering
Feb 25, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it's easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.
March 3, 2024: Airplanes
Mar 3, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses how Boeing went from being a company known for quality craftsmanship to one synonymous with crashes, mishaps and "quality escape." Whatever that means.
March 10, 2024: State Medical Boards
Mar 10, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses how state medical boards fail to protect patients, Kamala Harris' awkward call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the North Carolina Republican running for governor, an
March 17, 2024: Student Loan Debt
Mar 17, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses the state of student loans, the House vote to ban TikTok, why House Republicans refused to attend their work retreat, and, of course, Left Shark.
March 31, 2024: Food Delivery Apps
Mar 31, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses the downsides of food delivery apps, Donald Trump's latest attempt to pay off his legal debts, and why one southern California police department got in troubl
April 7, 2024: Death Penalty
Apr 7, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses new information about the methods used to carry out the death penalty, plus this week's earthquake in New Jersey, and John's new celebrity crush. It's not who
April 14, 2024: Medicaid
Apr 14, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses why millions of people have been kicked off of Medicaid, why Medicaid access was difficult even before the current "unwinding," and what would happen if fruit
April 21, 2024: UFOs
Apr 21, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver explains why we need honest inquiry into UFO sightings, covers the week's protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and recaps Adeel Mangi's confirmation hearing.
May 5, 2024: Public Libraries
May 5, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver explains why public libraries are under attack, where those challenges are coming from, and how you really spell "Berenstain." Trust us, it's not how you think.
May 12, 2024: Opioid Settlements
May 12, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses how state and local governments in the US are spending opioid settlements, a new deportation plan in the UK, and, of course, his favorite contestant at Eurovi
May 19, 2024: Corn Production
May 19, 2024 · 38 min
John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the U.S., recent commencement ceremony mishaps, and the rise of the far-right AfD party in Germany.
June 2, 2024: India Elections
Jun 2, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump's guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.
June 9, 2024: Deep-Sea Mining
Jun 9, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France's preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster.
June 16, 2024: Trump's Second Term
Jun 16, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses the plans for Donald Trump's second term, an interesting campaign choice from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan, and the bakery that has very
June 23, 2024: UK Elections
Jun 23, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses the UK elections and the future of the Tories, why pride flags are causing controversy in the US, and a new law about the ten commandments in Louisiana. Also
July 21, 2024: Migrant Crime
Jul 21, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses the wave of conservatives claiming there is a wave of "migrant crime," covers highlights from the RNC, and encourages us all to make suggestions for next year
July 28, 2024: The West Bank Settlements
Jul 28, 2024 · 44 min
John Oliver discusses how The West Bank settlements came to be, a rumor about J.D. Vance that we cannot prove is false, and whether or not Jake Tapper is Brat.
August 4, 2024: RFK Jr.
Aug 4, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses RFK Jr.'s potential to sway the 2024 U.S. presidential election, controversies at the Olympics, and Donald Trump's recent puzzling comments about Kamala Harri
August 11, 2024: Hawaii
Aug 11, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses how Hawaii has long been run for the benefit of everyone but Hawaiians, whether or not J.D. Vance is ok, and the Trump campaign's weak attacks on Tim Walz and
August 18, 2024: Hospice Care
Aug 18, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses hospice scams, the Trump campaign's attempt to appear "not weird," and the Republican primary candidates who are making the party seem stranger and stranger.
September 8, 2024: School Lunch Programs
Sep 8, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses the national school lunch program in the US, why J.D. Vance can't stop being weird on the campaign trail, and how to properly order a donut.
September 22, 2024: Disability Benefits
Sep 22, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses the obstacles in the way of Americans receiving disability benefits, last week's US presidential debate, and the misinformation being spread about Haitian imm
September 29, 2024: Federal Courts
Sep 29, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the federal courts, how New York City's mayor was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources, and why it's unfor
October 6, 2024: Traffic Stops
Oct 6, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses the power given to cops during traffic stops and some simple ways we can start to change that, and J.D. Vance's week surrounding the vice presidential debate.
October 13, 2024: Election Subversion
Oct 13, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, and why Waffle House is both a lig
October 27, 2024: Mass Deportations
Oct 27, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's plans to carry out mass deportations if reelected in November, and outlines some suggestions regarding one patriotic anthem.
November 3, 2024: Trump's Businesses
Nov 3, 2024 · 40 min
John Oliver addresses undecided voters about Kamala Harris's platform in his last episode ahead of the 2024 election, discusses how Donald Trump's businesses have changed since his
November 10, 2024: 2024 Election Results
Nov 10, 2024 · 37 min
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's reelection, what happens next, and why the whole thing is – arguably – Katy Perry's fault.
November 17, 2024: TikTok Ban
Nov 17, 2024 · 39 min
John Oliver discusses the looming TikTok ban in the US and Donald Trump's controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General.