Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is back for its 13th season, premiering Sunday, February 15 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, with episodes also available to stream on HBO Max. Since its debut, the show has earned a reputation for combining sharp satire with thorough reporting, delivering a comedic yet insightful look at news and culture in the U.S. and around the world.
This season will maintain the show’s distinctive style, which combines weekly commentary with investigative segments and original comedic pieces, stated by the press release from HBO. The series, which was shot in New York, deconstructs complicated themes in a way that is both amusing and thought-provoking while tackling important political, social, and cultural subjects with wit and humor. Viewers can anticipate the same blend of viral humor and topical analysis that has come to define the show.
As Reported by the HBO press release, the series has been widely recognized for its impact. Since premiering in 2014, Last Week Tonight has won 32 Emmy® Awards. At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, it won both its program and writing categories for the tenth consecutive year. Beyond the Emmys, the show has earned three Peabody Awards, two GLAAD Media Awards, eight Writers Guild Awards, and nine consecutive Producers Guild Awards, reflecting its consistent quality and cultural influence.
According to the HBO press release, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is produced by Avalon and Peyance Productions for HBO. John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Daily Show) serves as executive producer alongside Tim Carvell (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Daily Show), Liz Stanton (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Real Time with Bill Maher), Jon Thoday (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Taskmaster), and James Taylor (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Daily Show). The series is directed by Paul Pennolino (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Daily Show), who helps maintain the show’s distinctive pacing and style.
Per the HBO press release, this season is expected to continue delivering the blend of wit, research, and perspective that has kept audiences engaged for over a decade, tackling today’s news with the same sharp humor and thorough reporting that defines Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.