Last Week Tonight with John Oliver premiered on HBO, marking John Oliver's debut as a late-night host with a satirical news program.
John Oliver and his writing team won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, recognizing the show's excellence in comedy and commentary.
The show aired a detailed and popular segment on net neutrality, significantly influencing public discussion on internet regulations.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, John Oliver tested positive and continued hosting the show remotely, adapting production during the global crisis.
The show received the prestigious Peabody Award honoring its impactful journalism and commentary.
John Oliver debuts his signature deep-dive investigative journalism segment, setting the show's tone for in-depth coverage.
The show airs a high-impact episode focusing on net neutrality, influencing public discourse.
Last Week Tonight exposes the Fifa corruption scandal, significantly raising awareness.
The show runs a special episode covering the complexities of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
The show renews its contract for multiple seasons, securing its future on HBO.
Last Week Tonight moves into a new studio space to accommodate growing production needs.
Production pauses temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Oliver and crew begin producing episodes remotely, adapting to pandemic constraints.
