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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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20147.813 Seasons359 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

Created by John Oliver
NetworksHBO

Top Cast

John Oliver

John Oliver

Self - Host

Themes & Keywords

political satireglobal politicslate-night show

About Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a talk, comedy, news series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of political satire, global politics, late-night show. Created by John Oliver, it stars John Oliver. A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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