Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Public Defenders (Season 2, Episode 27)

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TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John talks about problems concerning public defenders in the American Judicial system, a Michigan state legislature scandal, Guatemala's unusual election, and Queen Elizabeth II and delivers a message from the Lady of Perpetual Exemption.

Directors

Bruce Leddy | Frank Prinzi

Writers

Tim Carvell | Dan Gurewitch | Jeff Maurer | John Oliver & 2 more

Cinematographer

Russell Swanson

Production Designer

Neil Patel

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 13, 2015

Release date

Sep 13, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 30 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 63 wins & 113 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
20 cast members

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