This week’s main story is about police stings, how they work, who they’re targeting and – why not – some needlessly aggressive words for Paul Thomas Anderson. You hear that, Paul? We’ll show you a best picture!

Here’s last night’s story about police stings, why they can seem like they’re creating more crime than they’re stopping, and why, legally speaking, you are not allowed to be afraid of a six foot tall Donald Duck. youtu.be/LqwJFuntco4

We’ve got a new episode tonight at 11:06pm on HBO Max! We need the extra six minutes because the network has us sharing the studio with some actress named Valerie Cherish and she keeps screaming “How’s THAT” in the middle of our rehearsals and it’s just…she’s great. We’re managing.

This week’s main story is about the potential 48th president – J.D. Vance – and some of his lesser-known views. Watch our full segment to see what the heir apparent of the MAGA movement envisions for the future of America.

Here’s last night’s story about J.D. Vance, the direction he could lead Americans if he assumes leadership of the Republican party, and why the best thing about him is Glenn Close doing Da Butt. youtu.be/NtRPLCso0Sw

We’ve got a new episode tonight at 11:05pm on HBO max! And this will be our official protest episode in opposition to the Oscars. Because, you guessed it, John was not invited. And we want the world to know: This is NO way to treat Vanity Smurf.

Due to how deeply in character he was, you may have missed that it was Jack McBrayer playing Colonel Sanders in Sunday's segment on soap operas. Thanks, Jack, for putting on a Kentucky fried accent and an unbelievable amount of self-tanner, all in the name of bringing John's soapiest dreams to life!

Here’s last night’s story about USAID, why the Trump Administration has gutted it, who is being impacted, and how many nice things John can say about George W. Bush. It’s more than zero! By a very narrow margin, it is more than zero. youtu.be/tU8S13xYJNM

We’ve got a new episode tonight at 11:11pm on HBO Max! Join us! And by “join us,” we mean turn on your TV. You cannot technically “join us.” But when you think about it, you can’t technically join anyone, can you? We enter this world alone, and we leave it alone. Ok! See you tonight!

Here’s last night’s story about police body cams, why they alone won’t lead to more accountability for law enforcement, and how John has an ass that will absolutely quit. Without *any* notice. youtu.be/jP4_2soVZe0

Hello! We have a new episode airing tonight at 11pm and given… y’know…. everything, it feels important to specify that it was taped yesterday, Saturday, which helps explain the otherwise inexplicable ratio of “discussion of Iran” to “discussion of Steven Seagal’s hair color.”

If you’re watching Casey Means talk about vaccines in her confirmation hearing and would rather watch her do literally anything else, we suggest watching her “enjoy” a liver smoothie in our piece from last year on the MAHA movement. Then she’ll bring up vaccines again. Sorry. youtu.be/3lzfH86avIc

This week’s main story is about Twitter. Or “X” if you’re a hall monitor. How it went from bad to worse under Elon Musk, how it’s impacting us all, and why there’s exactly one account there that we’re still fine with.

Here’s last night’s story about Twitter, how it went from bad to worse under Elon Musk, and the real reason why John won’t be tweeting in the future. Hint: it has something to do with his amazing feet. youtu.be/p7ZG_xWYLzI

We’ve got a new episode tonight at 11:10pm on HBO Max! The perfect thing to come down from the Olympics. One man, sitting at a desk, doing flips and twists with his WORDS and MIND. It’s just as impressive. Ask anyone.

We’re back! And a lot has happened since we’ve been away. This week’s main story concerns unrest in Minnesota, murders committed by ICE and CBP agents, and the massive entity overseeing it all: the Department of Homeland Security. Plus, some stuff about Business Shrek – sorry, “Tom Homan.”

Here’s last night’s story about the Department of Homeland Security, how it’s emboldening ICE, and why it is – for some ungodly reason – allowing Kristi Noem to constantly cosplay as a law enforcement agent. We don’t care what they say, she does not need coast guard fatigues!

Season 13 premieres tonight at 11:20pm on HBO Max! That’s right, Valentine’s Day is OVER. Now it’s time to buckle down, turn on your TV, and relive the past three months of current events with us like an ADULT!

The world may be falling apart, but don’t worry. John brought tape. Season 13 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver premieres February 15th at 11pm on HBO Max!

The world needs a hero. Unfortunately, we’ve got John. Season 13 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver premieres February 15th at 11pm on @hbomax! youtu.be/PawUmci7JuU

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Our auction comes to a close tonight at 11:59pm! And if you’re unable to bid on any items but would still like to donate directly to a public media station in need, you can at JohnOliversJunk.com! Thank you all for a wonderful season, we’ll see you in February!

We’re off until February! But that doesn’t mean we can’t find a reason to talk about the Air Bud franchise and post it on our YouTube channel. Yet again. As long as this story keeps unfolding, it is our duty to keep reporting on it. youtu.be/dm5IwjiGT80

We’d like to say another thank you to Bob Ross Inc. for donating an original Bob Ross painting to our auction for public media! Their incredible generosity has “Cabin at Sunset” currently going for over a million dollars, with bidding continuing until Monday at 11:59pm. Bob & Peapod would be proud!

Some among us value one thing above art, unique experiences, and obscure props from TV shows. And that thing? Is merch. Go to JohnOliversJunk.com to bid on jackets, bags, mugs, and even knives emblazoned with the Last Week Tonight logo, so every part of your body can say “Yes, I watch that show.”

Our auction to benefit public media is live at JohnOliversJunk.com! And it’s not just items we mentioned on the show! For the next 3 days, you can bid on things like this neon sign from a sketch about Medspas starring Rachel Dratch, AKA Wanda Jo.

Want to bid in our auction for public media, but don’t want Russell Crowe’s jockstrap in your home? More items are available at JohnOliversJunk.com! Like this painting of Horse John, now the label for Cabernet SauvignJohn! Or bottles of the wine itself — sold out except for bottles in our auction!

You have until Sunday at 11:59pm to bid in our auction to benefit public media at JohnOliversJunk.com! And it’s not all Bob Ross paintings. There’s also this absolutely gorgeous custom Minor League Baseball jersey, featuring John Oliver's face. Their idea, not ours.

Our season finale is about the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, how the Trump Administration’s budget cuts could impact those Americans directly, and one small way we’re trying to make a difference. And yes, of course, there is a bidet involved.

Over the years, we have accumulated many, many weird items on this show. Wax presidents, Russell Crowe’s jock strap, even a Bob Ross painting. Now, you can own them. Visit johnoliversjunk.com to bid on items that will help us raise money for The Public Media Bridge Fund!

Here’s last night’s story about public media, who it serves, what we can do to counteract the Trump administration’s budget cuts to it, and why the answer is “sell Russell Crowe’s jock strap.” You’ll see. youtu.be/yknMJOgy2pA

Our season finale is tonight at 11pm on HBO Max/11:12pm on HBO!! And when we’re back in February? It may feel like we’ve been away for years! But keep in mind, that’s mostly because John is aging at an extreme pace. Months read like years on his face. It’s startling. Even to us.

Almost 10 years to the day after we begged to get rid of it, the final penny has been pressed by the U.S. mint. Farewell, penny! We're sure Americans will find something else to put in our pockets and up our asses soon enough. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tys...

This week’s main story is about how you can legally wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Alabama’s official state motto should be a derogatory “Yep.” Full segment at the link in our bio.

Here’s last night’s story about felony murder – a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone – as well as a certain Minnesota law regarding slippery pigs. youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco

We’ve got a new show tonight at 11pm on HBO Max and 11:01pm on HBO! Important distinction to make. What if you turned on the TV and we weren’t there? We’re sure worse things have happened, we just haven’t experienced them.

This week’s main story is about police chases – the incredibly dangerous practice made famous by O.J. Simpson, and kept famous by Sheriff John Bunnell and Pluto TV’s 24-hour car chase channel. But, because we are fun, this segment is also about how drivers doing donuts is awesome. Full stop.

Here’s last night’s story about police chases, why the risks involved massively outweigh the benefits, and why people should be allowed to say “shit” on the news. We, as a nation, are well beyond the word “shit” destroying anyone’s innocence. Just…look around. youtu.be/wVFXUkFx5Y8

For years, we’ve been quietly working on Cabernet SauvignJohn. Made from the finest Napa Valley grapes with notes of vanilla, plush tannins, and the essence of a TV host who needed something named after him. We’ll be donating $50k of sales to food banks in California! Visit cabernetsauvignjohn.com!

We’ve got a new show tonight at 11pm on HBO Max, and 11:20pm on HBO! 20 minutes late on cable because we’re airing right after the premiere of I Love LA, and they’re running late. Which is soooo LA. “Traffic was so bad” this, “I’m a movie star so I can show up whenever I want” that. Rude.

A huge thank you to Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman for helping us create a more accurate Medicare Advantage ad. Full segment at the link in our bio!

This week’s main story details what Medicare Advantage is, why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance, and what a Mountain Chicken is. And if you don’t already know what a Mountain Chicken is, go ahead and visualize a “Mountain Chicken” in your head now. Great. It’s not that.

Here’s last night’s story about Medicare Advantage, why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance, whether you should sign up for it, and why Dr. Oz is proof that television was a bad idea. youtu.be/Ejoi9yfLVCc

We’re back with a new show tonight at 11:02pm! Airing right after The Chair Company. Come for the guy yelling about chair companies, stay for the other guy yelling about chairs OF companies. Haha! But seriously, we hope you know that when John’s yelling he isn’t mad at you.

We're just going to keep posting this until we get a National Frank Sinatra and/or Al Pacino Day. youtu.be/eKEwL-10s7E

This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!

Here’s last night’s story about Bari Weiss, CBS News, Paramount Skydance, and why the Upper West Side is a lot more than just “Seinfeld territory.” youtu.be/gieTx_P6INQ

We’re back tonight at 11pm on HBO Max/11:10pm on HBO! And we’re off next week! So yes, John will spend his usual 14 days at the desk by himself, missing the studio audience. And the at-home audience! But the studio audience provides him with “human contact” or whatever he’s always begging for. Diva.

This week’s main story is about presidential libraries, why they’re important, how Donald Trump may be exploiting their loopholes, and – what else – a psychic gorilla with a dangerous distaste for one specific president.

Here’s last night’s story about presidential libraries, how they help shape history, the troubling ways they can be used, and – of course – some tasteful conjecture about one president’s undercarriage. youtu.be/dB1-lg-xZWc