Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 7 Episode 2

Ep 2. February 23, 2020

  • TV-MA
  • February 23, 2020
  • 29 min
  • 8.3  (368)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a satirical news show hosted by the witty and intelligent John Oliver. Airing in its seventh season, the show presents Oliver's take on some of the most pressing issues of the past week or month in an engaging and entertaining manner.

Season 7, episode 2, which aired on February 23, 2020, tackled a range of topics, including the Democratic Primary, Coronavirus, and the 2020 Census. The episode begins with a hilarious commentary on the recent Democratic Primary debate, which played out like a chaotic, reality TV show, with name-calling, shouting, and personal attacks dominating the discussion.

Oliver then moves on to a more serious topic, the Coronavirus outbreak, which at the time of the episode, was still spreading across the world. Oliver highlights the government's mishandling of the situation, pointing out that officials weren't taking the outbreak seriously enough until it was too late. He also takes a dig at the media for sensationalizing the outbreak, leading to widespread panic and paranoia.

Moving on, Oliver talks about the 2020 Census, which was due to take place in a few months. He highlights the importance of the Census, particularly in terms of determining federal funding and representation, and encourages viewers to participate if contacted by the Census Bureau. Oliver also draws attention to the challenges and controversies surrounding the Census, including the inclusion of a citizenship question, which he argues could deter immigrants from participating.

In true Last Week Tonight style, the episode also includes a hilariously absurd segment, this time on a musical about Martin Luther King Jr. that inaccurately depicts his life. Oliver points out that the musical relies on tired, cliched tropes about black people and the civil rights movement, and questions why such a show was even made in the first place.

Finally, Oliver ends the episode with an emotionally-driven segment on the plight of Indigenous people in the United States. He highlights the numerous injustices perpetrated against Indigenous people over the centuries, from land theft and forced relocation to systematic discrimination and erasure. Oliver also draws attention to the ongoing protests against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which threatened the water supply of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Overall, season 7, episode 2 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver tackled a range of important and timely topics, from politics and public health to discrimination and oppression. Oliver's insightful commentary and comedic wit make for an engaging and entertaining show that never shies away from controversial or difficult topics.

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  • First Aired
    February 23, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    29 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (368)