Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Main story: State Attorneys General; plus, Fox News speculation on package bombs; Saudi Arabia–Khashoggi fallout and WWE event.

Stars: John Oliver,Right Said Fred,Ryan Barger
Director(s): Kevin Avery,Tim Carvell
Writer(s): Kevin Avery,Tim Carvell

Main story: Examining the disturbing policy that separated migrant families detained at our southern border, and the real chance that it could happen again. Plus, Trump’s scare tactics and flurry of false statements in the run-up to the midterm elections.

Stars: John Oliver,Stephen Hawking,David Kaye
Director(s): Kevin Avery,Tim Carvell
Writer(s): Kevin Avery,Tim Carvell

Main story: Washington is looking awfully swampy, despite Trump’s promise to “drain the swamp.” Plus, a recap of the midterm election results; a look at acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker’s past; ads masquerading as tweets from celebrity “influencers.”

Stars: John Oliver,Steve Buscemi,George R.R. Martin
Director(s): Kevin Avery,Tim Carvell
Writer(s): Kevin Avery,Tim Carvell

Main story: A look at the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, including our president. Plus, the fate of Russell Crowe’s jockstrap; a Brexit update; Trump’s reaction to California’s wildfires.

Stars: John Oliver,Pepe Julian Onziema,Jennifer Stewart
Director(s): Kevin Avery,Tim Carvell
Writer(s): Kevin Avery,Tim Carvell