Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Season 12 Premiere:
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, February 27
Facebook & Content Moderation
Season 12 • Episode 2
John Oliver discusses Facebook's controversial new plans for content moderation and more.
Saturday, March 1
Facebook & Content Moderation
Season 12 • Episode 2
John Oliver discusses Facebook's controversial new plans for content moderation and more.
Sunday, March 2 New
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Monday, March 3
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Monday, March 3 New
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Monday, March 3
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Tuesday, March 4
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Tuesday, March 4
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Wednesday, March 5
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Wednesday, March 5
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Thursday, March 6
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Saturday, March 8
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Saturday, March 8
Season 12 • Episode 3
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Sunday, March 9 New
Season 12 • Episode 4
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Monday, March 10
Season 12 • Episode 4
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Monday, March 10 New
Season 12 • Episode 4
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Monday, March 10
Season 12 • Episode 4
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Tuesday, March 11
Season 12 • Episode 4
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Tuesday, March 11
Season 12 • Episode 4
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Wednesday, March 12
Season 12 • Episode 4
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Wednesday, March 12
Season 12 • Episode 4
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Thursday, March 13
Season 12 • Episode 4
A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

Matt Roush says...
After his surprise cameo with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show earlier this week, John Oliver returns for a 12th season of the topical satire that has won 30 Emmys since its 2014 premiere. Too bad things have been so quiet lately on the geopolitical front.
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