There isn’t a new episode of *Last Week Tonight* this week; however, John Oliver has made a comeback on YouTube with a significant web exclusive: a second thorough exploration of the ongoing Air Bud franchise.

In the 20-minute video, the host passionately discusses the Golden Retriever-driven film empire, delving into topics such as the plot of the forthcoming 2026 entry *Air Bud Returns* and its canine casting auditions, alongside the total count of films in the series (14 plus two holiday spinoffs).

It’s an extensive and amusing diatribe regarding the lasting power of Air Bud, encapsulated by Oliver’s inquiry: “Is this a money laundering scheme?”