Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
Marketing to Doctors
John Oliver discusses the growing issues of pharmaceutical companies marketing directly to and through doctors.
Tobacco
John riffs on Yemen. Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, '50 Shades of Grey', and the unethical legal practices of tobacco company Phillip Morris International.
Elected Judges
John discusses United Kingdom general elections, judicial elections, and the Chinese New Year.
Infrastructure
John demonstrates the importance of infrastructure with a special sketch starring Edward Norton, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Steve Buscemi. He also discusses the death of Putin opposition Boris Nemstov.
U.S. Territories
John Oliver discusses a Fanta controversy in Germany, citizenship grievances for those in U.S. territories, and cigarette packaging.
The NCAA
The NCAA doesn't pay students athletes because they are considered to be amateurs. They are considered to be amateurs because they don't get paid.
Municipal Violations
If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don't, it can ruin your life.
Government Surveillance
John heads to Russia to interview Edward Snowden as part of a segment on government surveillance.
The IRS
John discusses the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), with a special appearance from Michael Bolton.
Patents
John discusses patents, Earth Day, and doomsday, with a special appearance from Martin Sheen.
Fashion
John Oliver explores the concept of changing and cheap fashion and some of the ugliest truths of the manufacturing process.
Standardized Testing
Paid Family Leave
John discusses Victory Day in Russia, paid parental leave, and Japanese government mascots.
Chickens
FIFA II
John discusses the 2015 FIFA corruption case.
Bail
John explains why America's bail system is better for the reality TV industry than it is for the justice system.
Torture
John discusses the 2015 European Games, the Canadian Senate expenses scandal, and torture with the voice of special guest Helen Mirren.
Online Harassment
Online harassment is a major problem, but it is rarely prosecuted. If only we'd been warned about this in the early days of the internet.
Transgender Rights
John discusses US Supreme Court decisions on gay marriage and Obamacre, former President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, transgender rights and leap second.
Stadiums
John discusses how taxpayer money is funding private sports stadiums.
Food Waste
Iran nuclear treaty; El Chapo prison escape; North Korea hosting Laibach band; food waste.
Mandatory Minimums
John explains why mandatory minimum sentences, especially for drug-related crimes, are in desperate need of reform.
Washington DC Statehood
John explains why Washington, D.C. deserves to be the 51st state - or at least get full voting rights in Congress.
Sex Education
Sex education in America; GOP Debate; India's short-lived porn-site ban; overpricing at Whole Foods.
Televangelists
John discusses predatory churches and TV evangelism, the raising of the American flag in Cuba, the redesign of New Zealand's flag, and President Harding's illegitimate child.
LGBT Anti-Discrimination
Despite the victory for marriage equality this summer, there is a long way to go to end LGBT discrimination, as John explains.
Public Defenders
John talks about problems concerning public defenders in the American Judicial system, a Michigan state legislature scandal, Guatemala's unusual election, and Queen Elizabeth II and delivers a message from the Lady of Perpetual Exemption.
Migrant Crisis
About Syrian refugees trying to get to Europe.
Mental Health
John discusses Russia's involvement in Syria, the U.N. General Assembly, and the problems with the national system for treating mental illness.
North Dakota
John takes a look at the harmful effects of the oil boom in North Dakota.
Canada
John discusses the upcoming Canadian election and urges Canadians not to vote for Stephen Harper.
Elections/Medicaid Gap
Main story: Election 2015 and the Medicaid Gap; plus, China & Kenny G.; Syria peace talks; 'Star Wars' impact on Ukraine elections; United Kingdom tax credit vote.
Prisoner Re-Entry
United Kingdom proposed online mass surveillance law, Veterans Day, Washington Redskin trademark, Prisoner Reentry. Interview with Bilal Chapman.
Daily Fantasy
John talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports.
Pennies
John reflects about the Paris attacks aftermath and how useless the U.S. penny is.
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