Last Week Tonight With John Oliver - Season 9 May 2026

HBO's 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver': A Season 9 Retrospective

International coverage included segments on the Philippines Election (Episode 10), the withdrawal from Afghanistan (Episode 20), and a critical look at the Qatar World Cup (Episode 30) regarding human rights violations. Critical Reception and Awards Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 9

The season addressed urgent social debates, such as Critical Race Theory (Episode 1), Sex Work (Episode 2), and Transgender Rights II (Episode 26), which revisited the topic six years after its first major segment. HBO's 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver': A

Season 9 maintained the show’s high critical standard, with reviewers praising its ability to "bet on the audience's intelligence". While some critiques noted a predictable format, the show's research-heavy approach remained a hallmark of the season. While some critiques noted a predictable format, the

The ninth season was characterized by its deep dives into topics often overlooked by standard news cycles, grouped into several major themes:

The season's impact was solidified during the awards circuit: Season 9 – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver