Season 12

Air date:2025-02-16
User score:
8.1
Number of episodes:13

Videos

List of Episodes

S12E1

8.0

Air date: 2025-02-16

Runtime: 40 min

John Oliver discusses the first four weeks of Donald Trump's second term as president, the strategy behind some of the choices his administration has made, and why it is indeed f**k time. You heard us: It's f**k time.

S12E2

8.0

Air date: 2025-02-23

Runtime: 39 min

John Oliver discusses Facebook's controversial new plans for content moderation and DOGE's continued firing of government workers, including some of America's best dorks: park rangers.

S12E3

8.5

Air date: 2025-03-02

Runtime: 40 min

John Oliver discusses the right-wing personalities who are now in charge of the FBI, the White House's disastrous meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why tipping is more complicated and fraught than you might realize.

S12E4

7.3

Air date: 2025-03-09

Runtime: 40 min

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's address to Congress, why Republicans have been having a rough time at town halls, the reality of ICE detention facilities, and one very special establishment in Maine.

S12E5

8.2

Air date: 2025-03-16

Runtime: 44 min

John Oliver discusses the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, the continued firing of federal workers, the world of sports betting, and what John likes to read in his spare time. You'll see.

S12E6

8.0

Air date: 2025-03-30

Runtime: 40 min

John Oliver discusses whether Tasers are as safe and effective as the company that makes them claims, the broader effect Tasers have had on policing, and why you shouldn't test Tasers out on any of your family members.

S12E7

8.5

Air date: 2025-04-06

Runtime: 48 min

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs and why trans athletes seem to be at the center of U.S. politics.

S12E8

8.2

Air date: 2025-04-13

Runtime: 40 min

John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, and why it's important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest.