VIDEO: Emmy-Winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Returns For Fifth Season

By: Feb. 26, 2018
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VIDEO: Emmy-Winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Returns For Fifth Season

Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, FEB. 25 (11:05-11:35 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include President Trump's proposed plan to address the issue of gun control, the ethical questions posed by Donald Trump Jr.'s recent trip to India and the candidates for Italy's upcoming national elections.

The show is also available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms.

The series has been renewed through 2020.

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER is the only weekly news-oriented comedy series to be presented on Sunday night. Taped in New York a few hours before it debuts on HBO, the show features a mix of Oliver's topical commentary and pre-taped pieces.

In 2017, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER received four Primetime Emmys®, including Outstanding Variety Talk Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Outstanding Interactive Program and Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming.

In 2016, it received three Primetime Emmys®, including Outstanding Variety Talk Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series and Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming. In 2015, the show received an Emmy® in the category of Outstanding Interactive Program.

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER is executive produced by John Oliver, Tim Carvell, Liz Stanton, Jon Thoday and James Taylor; director, Paul Pennolino.

Check out last night's episode below!



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