HBO’s original series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is back for its twelfth season on Sunday, February 16th, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. You can catch it on HBO or stream it on Max.
This Emmy®-winning show has taken home 30 awards. It offers a humorous and well-researched look at current events in the U.S. and worldwide. John Oliver shares his sharp viewpoints on significant political, social, and cultural matters.
He also presents less-covered stories that both educate and entertain. Filmed in New York, the new season will feature the show’s regular topical insights, in-depth investigations, and unique comedic segments.
Since its debut in 2014, the series has won 30 Emmys®. At the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, it achieved wins in both the program and writing categories for the ninth year in a row.
It earned recognition as Outstanding Scripted Variety Series and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
It has also received three Peabody Awards, two GLAAD Media Awards, seven Writers Guild Awards, and nine consecutive PGA Awards.
Last Week Tonight is produced by Avalon and Peyance Productions for HBO. John Oliver, Tim Carvell, Liz Stanton, Jon Thoday, and James Taylor are the executive producers of the show. Paul Pennolino directs it.