John Oliver
Appearances: 9Shows: 3Latest: Oct 1, 2026
Latest appearance: Oct 1, 2026 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! →
John Oliver is a comedian and writer known for his sharp wit and satirical commentary on current events. He gained widespread recognition as a correspondent on The Daily Show and for his work in political comedy.
Latest appearances
Jump to all appearancesJohn Oliver discusses inviting Seth Meyers into the monthly Beacon Theater shows during the writers’ strike, his soap-opera roles, and the political reasons Trump reacts to his program.
Interview
John Oliver & Seth Meyers on Trump Hating Jimmy Kimmel & Friendship Between the Late Night Hosts
John Oliver and Seth Meyers discuss their monthly Beacon Theater show, which grew from Oliver’s booked dates into an ongoing shared residency. They also trade stories about their children, touring logistics, and the strange experience of building a comedy event around two hosts who dress alike.
John Oliver discusses his late-night comedy work, including Strike Force Five, recurring sketches, and his interest in British and American culture.
Interview
Strike Force Five Is And Always Will Be: Kimmel, Fallon, Meyers, Oliver and Colbert
John Oliver discusses Strike Force Five and the relationships among the late-night hosts who created it.
Game/Bit
Kids Pitch: Late Night Edition (Part Two)
John Oliver and the Avett Brothers take part in Kids Pitch, reacting to children’s ideas in a late-night comedy segment.
John Oliver discusses his late-night comedy work, including Strike Force Five, recurring sketches, and his interest in British and American culture.
Game/Bit
Kids Pitch: Late Night Edition (Part Two)
John Oliver and the Avett Brothers take part in Kids Pitch, reacting to children’s ideas in a late-night comedy segment.
All appearances
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2)
John Oliver discusses inviting Seth Meyers into the monthly Beacon Theater shows during the writers’ strike, his soap-opera roles, and the political reasons Trump reacts to his program.
Interview
John Oliver & Seth Meyers on Trump Hating Jimmy Kimmel & Friendship Between the Late Night Hosts
John Oliver and Seth Meyers discuss their monthly Beacon Theater show, which grew from Oliver’s booked dates into an ongoing shared residency. They also trade stories about their children, touring logistics, and the strange experience of building a comedy event around two hosts who dress alike.
Clips will appear here after they're posted.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (5)
John Oliver discusses his late-night comedy work, including Strike Force Five, recurring sketches, and his interest in British and American culture.
Interview
Strike Force Five Is And Always Will Be: Kimmel, Fallon, Meyers, Oliver and Colbert
John Oliver discusses Strike Force Five and the relationships among the late-night hosts who created it.
Game/Bit
Kids Pitch: Late Night Edition (Part Two)
John Oliver and the Avett Brothers take part in Kids Pitch, reacting to children’s ideas in a late-night comedy segment.
John Oliver discusses his late-night comedy work, including Strike Force Five, recurring sketches, and his interest in British and American culture.
Game/Bit
Kids Pitch: Late Night Edition (Part Two)
John Oliver and the Avett Brothers take part in Kids Pitch, reacting to children’s ideas in a late-night comedy segment.
John Oliver discusses comedy, Late Show sketches, British connections to American culture, and his enthusiasm for Olympic curling while joining several humorous segments.
Interview
"I've Never Said No" - Why John Oliver Has Been In So Many Late Show Sketches
John Oliver discusses appearing in Late Show sketches and his willingness to try different comedic situations.
Interview
The Classroom Spit Take That Led John Oliver To Fall In Love With Comedy
John Oliver recalls the classroom spit take that helped lead him to a career in comedy.
Sketch
Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! with John Oliver
John Oliver joins a Late Show home-shopping sketch built around a canceled clearance sale.
Other
"I Don't Want To Be Rubbed By A Stranger" - Don't Bother Gifting John Oliver A Spa Day
John Oliver jokes about an unwanted spa-day gift and the awkwardness of being rubbed by a stranger.
Clips will appear here after they're posted.
Clips will appear here after they're posted.
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2)
John Oliver discusses his late-night comedy work, including Strike Force Five, recurring sketches, and his interest in British and American culture.
Interview
John Oliver Reacts to Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest, Explains How the New York Mets Are Actually British
John Oliver reacts to Prince Andrew’s arrest and explains the surprising British connection he sees in the New York Mets.
Interview
John Oliver Says American Audiences are Rabid, Talks About His Olympic Curling Obsession
John Oliver discusses American audiences and his enthusiasm for Olympic curling.
Clips will appear here after they're posted.