John Oliver will be occupying fans’ Sunday nights at least through 2026. HBO has renewed Last Week Tonight with John Oliver for three additional seasons, taking the weekly news show through its 13th season.
“We’re very happy to get to keep making this show with our fantastic staff,” said John Oliver. “We will continue trying to stretch the term ‘entertainment’ to the breaking point.”
Oliver’s critically acclaimed series has earned 26 Emmy Awards, five Critics Choice Awards, six Writers Guild Awards, eight PGA Awards, two Peabodys, and two GLAAD Media Awards. Just hours prior to its three-season renewal, Last Week Tonight picked up another Best Talk Show nomination from the Critics Choice Awards.
“Over the past decade, John and his exceptional team have combined deep research and intelligence with cutting humor to tackle a broad range of subjects, both widely discussed and unconventional.” said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO & Max Content. “With an important election year on the horizon, we look forward to seeing what John has in store for audiences over the next three years.”
John Oliver, Tim Carvell, Liz Stanton, Jon Thoday, and James Taylor serve as executive producers, with Paul Pennolino directing. The series is produced for HBO by Avalon and Sixteen String Jack Productions.
“A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver features Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective on today’s pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain,” reads HBO’s synopsis. “Shot in New York, the series features the show’s weekly topical insights, signature deep dives, and distinctive comedy pieces.”
