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[kaskade]

That NSA interview was great.

 

[Quick]

Pretty good first episode. Having more time compared to The Daily Show really helps with having more time to talk and to have better pacing. At times, I felt like TDS was rushing through segments because of lack of time. Last Week Tonight has a nice, natural flow.

His set is huge, with a ton of space. I'm hoping they don't just have him glued on his table and have him interact with other parts of the set, like what Colbert does from time to time.

 

[Aaron]

Feels like the Daily Show with more energy, and less reliance on sign gags. I like it.

 

[speculawyer]

Florida: Insanus Maxime

I wonder if that will be an upcoming segment.

 

[Doctoglethorpe]

That first episode on youtube was fantastic. I know they won't keep uploading them but I wish they would.

 

[linsivvi]

Pretty good first episode. Being on HBO means he doesn't need to waste time on interviewing boring authors promoting their latest uninteresting books, which is also the worst part of the Daily Show/Colbert Report.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

For those in the UK, this starts on Sky Atlantic tonight at 11pm.

 

[Scarecrow]

It was pretty good. I hope Oliver can keep up the momentum on his own, or at least bring in some guests from time to time.

 

[Cornballer]

New episode tonight.

Does anyone know who the guest will be? I looked online quickly and couldn't find anything.

Btw, the extended interview with Keith Alexander from last week can be viewed here on youtube.

 

[TheAbsolution]

New episode tonight.

Does anyone know who the guest will be? I looked online quickly and couldn't find anything.

Btw, the extended interview with Keith Alexander from last week can be viewed here on youtube.

Their official twitter suggests maybe state rep Steve Hickey. Not sure if that's the case though. Might just be a joke.
https://twitter.com/LastWeekTonight/status/462340628047994880

 

[Steelyuhas]

New episode tonight.

Does anyone know who the guest will be? I looked online quickly and couldn't find anything.

Btw, the extended interview with Keith Alexander from last week can be viewed here on youtube.

Can't find and specific synopses per episode that'll say the guest/interview, just a general one.

 

[real_slime]

For those in the UK, this starts on Sky Atlantic tonight at 11pm.

So they're doing last week's Last Week?

 

[sangreal]

So is this going to be every week, or does it have a set number of episodes?

I'm not sure it's been explicitly stated. I think it's basically every week, although probably with occasional breaks for holidays or during those weeks HBO doesn't have other new programming. I've definitely seen nothing suggested it's some 13 episode deal or anything like that.

But this was revealed in the THR cover story about the show:

The first season is 25 episodes, but they are apparently looking to do 35-episode seasons like Bill Maher

 

[TheAbsolution]

It's on.

 

[Sanjuro]

The death penalty is like the McRib!

 

[lamaroo]

Am I the only person who thinks the Sultan looks like Ben Kingsley in costume?

 

[Jarrod38]

Show needs to be an hour long.

 

[Zero315]

This is fucking great. I can't help but think how much better The Daily Show would be in this format, like not having to deal with commercial breaks and random celeb interviews.

 

[sangreal]

didn't love this episode, but I thought he did a better job on the format -- taking his time to discuss the issues at length instead of rushing through. The "and now this" remains jarring though. I look forward to more "other countries' president of the united states" segments even though the audience did not seem into it

 

[xbhaskarx]

Not nearly as good as the first episode...

 

[TheAbsolution]

This week's web exclusive LOL. POM Wonderful sent John a letter.
http://youtu.be/Bml8KwCmob8

 

[sangreal]

This week's web exclusive LOL. POM Wonderful sent John a letter.
http://youtu.be/Bml8KwCmob8

lol, that should've aired

 

[petethepanda]

Still not up on HBO Go?

‏Edit: Oh.

FYI! Because they’re taped live on Sundays, episodes of @LastWeekTonight become available on our service within 24 hours of airing.

 

[dead souls]

Funny second episode.

 

[ronito]

Good episode, but is it just me or is there not a live audience and the laugh track is really annoying.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Another good episode.

Good episode, but is it just me or is there not a live audience and the laugh track is really annoying.

Thought the same thing.

 

[ZackieChan]

Only watched the first episode, but this show is hilarious. Will continue to tune in every week. They really do have that GOAT Sunday lineup on HBO.

Also, love the graphic design on the opening titles. Makes me want to steal it for my website

 

[Dr Prob]

Good episode, but is it just me or is there not a live audience and the laugh track is really annoying.

There's a live audience. You can get tickets here.

 

[RadioHeadAche]

I'm really enjoying it. It's great for me because I don't watch Daily Show/Colbert much due to Conan being on during that time slot, and I already have enough shows to watch. Plus having a full, uninterrupted half-hour is wonderful.

 

[Extra Sauce]

I love this picture. He looks so natural that it took me a few seconds...

 

[kaskade]

I'm really enjoying it. It's great for me because I don't watch Daily Show/Colbert much due to Conan being on during that time slot, and I already have enough shows to watch. Plus having a full, uninterrupted half-hour is wonderful.

Same here. I think it would be nice if it was an hour though. Since it's a whole week of news I think it wouldn't be a problem.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

This week's web exclusive LOL. POM Wonderful sent John a letter.
http://youtu.be/Bml8KwCmob8

Good stuff. The show was pretty packed on Sunday. If it continues to be a success, I'm sure the time slot could be expanded. Maybe a 45 minute window instead of the full hour.

 

[cubicle47b]

No discussion over tonight's episode? Those attack ads were amazing.

 

[mre]

No discussion over tonight's episode? Those attack ads were amazing.

The commentary on the Eurovision Song Contest and the Ukrainian conflict is absolutely fucking hilarious.

 

[mre]

No discussion over tonight's episode? Those attack ads were amazing.

Holy shit.

 

[dead souls]

And that's why we needed a show like this on a network free of constraints like HBO. Tonight John Oliver ascended to god-tier television with those attack ads.

I've never been more proud to be a Bugler. The only thing that would have made this episode better is a massive pun run.

 

[meijiko]

So much dick. Jesus.

I love this show.

 

[Jintor]

Just catching the first episode now after finding a region unblocker for the youtubes. God damn riot.

 

[Cornballer]

- Climate Change clip
- Dressing up as other races
- Eurovision and Crimea Coin

 

[Owzers]

That attack ad was hauntingly funny.

 

[Dan]

Pointing out the lyrics of those Eurovision songs was amazing. The episode made me miss one of my old coworkers who was obsessed about Eurovision and all the surrounding drama. Now might have been an interesting time to have him around.

 

[zychi]

I love this show. It's a better Daily Show, with no breaks, and no bullshit.

 

[Pumpkin King]

Keep forgetting to dvr this.

 

[Cornballer]

Just catching up now. I was dying of laughter during the attack ads.

 

[TheAbsolution]

The Mitch McConnell ad wasn't bad but the Grimes ad HOLY SHIT. Oh my god. The juxtaposition alone. O was in stitches for 10 minutes.

 

[Shadow780]

OLD DICKS

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

lmao this show is really something.

the Bill Nye VS cameo lol

 

[Cornballer]

- Mother Jones Interview: John Oliver Explains Why He Attacked Mitch McConnell With an Old, Wrinkly Penis

Includes a lengthy discussion of casting said penis, etc..

 

[Lkr]

I really wish this show had more exposure. I know it has to be on HBO, but more people need to see it

 

[Korten]

OLD DICKS

I had to alt tab during that scene... The show went very NSFW there and I was watching it at college. XD