The complete eighth season of Last Week Tonight is now available for streaming on YouTube, completing the show’s season-long effort to make most of its back-catalogue available for free. (Those hoping to watch full episodes from the show’s most recent three seasons will still need a Max subscription here in the U.S.)
The 30-episode eighth season of Last Week Tonight originally aired from February through November 2021, with John Oliver covering topics like Tucker Carlson, COVID-19 vaccines, the military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, and more.
The season also saw a number of surprise celebrity guests, from Rachel Dratch and Kermit the Frog to George Clooney and… George Clooney. Clooney appeared in five different episodes across the season—granted, for just a few seconds at a time. That’s because Oliver developed the power to summon the actor with the snap of his fingers.
“All of Season 8 is coming to our YouTube channel… for free! Just like that *snaps fingers*,” Last Week Tonight wrote alongside its announcement of the Season 8 release. “Oh god oh god please don’t say we trapped George Clooney in the digital realm please he is going to be SO pissed.”
All of Season 8 is coming to our YouTube channel this Sunday, for free! Just like that *snaps fingers*! Oh god oh god please don’t say we trapped George Clooney in the digital realm please he is going to be SO pissed. pic.twitter.com/8s2lfLzEIU
— Last Week Tonight (@LastWeekTonight) December 13, 2024
Clooney briefly expands Oliver’s power in the season finale episode, allowing the host to cue up any celeb—leading to a bevy of celebrity cameos including Will Ferrell, Leslie Jones, Jennifer Coolidge, and Cardi B.
Last Week Tonight’s entire eighth season is available now on the show’s YouTube channel.
