One of the funniest and most refreshing personalities on television, John Oliver stars in his acclaimed half-hour Emmy®-winning series Last Week Tonight. A satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, Last Week Tonight provides Oliver with a unique platform to offer up his singular perspective and distinct voice to any number of social, political or existential issues. Episodes of the current season that have aired are now available to own on Digital HD and future episodes will be made available through Google Play.
A Full Season purchase of Last week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 3 includes all current and future episodes of Season 3 – aired February 14, 2016 through November 13, 2016. Future episodes will be automatically delivered to the consumers account as they become available, approximately one week after its initiate air date. The SRP for Digital HD via Google Play is $24.99.
Last Week Tonight 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, pre-taped pieces and occasional guests and is peppered with a deft combination of news, irreverence and humor. The show received a 2015 Primetime Emmy® for Outstanding Interactive Program, and received 6 Emmy® nominations in 2016 including Outstanding Variety Talk Series, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Additionally, the current third season is the most watched season yet.
The Financial Times hailed Oliver as “American television’s satirist-in-chief,” while Vulture called him “the most important person in television.” The New Yorker observed, “Oliver is a master of tone and timing,” adding, “for clarity of expression and comedic effectiveness, John Oliver’s show may be the best and purest show on television.”
