VIDEO: Watch John Oliver Explain How Prosecutors Use Their Power on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it's important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog.

Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, AUG. 5 (11:10-11:40 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

The show is also available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms.

The series has been renewed through 2020.

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER is the only weekly news-oriented comedy series to be presented on Sunday night. Taped in New York a few hours before it debuts on HBO, the show features Oliver's topical commentary.

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