60 Minutes
Season 25
This series set the pattern for the TV news magazine. Each episode consists of several stories, each presented by a different reporter. Stories have included investigative pieces, celebrity profiles, background pieces on current events, and general human interest stories. The series has also featured "Point-Counterpoint" debates and humorous commentaries by Andy Rooney.
Where to Watch Season 25
52 Episodes
- Gay Cops/Class of '71/Growing Up in L.A.E1
Gay Cops/Class of '71/Growing Up in L.A."Gay Cops" talks to homosexuals in law enforcement and discusses their ability to do the job well. "Class of '71" looks the graduates of a desegregated school in West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Growing Up in L.A." looks at a support group for kids with murdered family members. "Andy Rooney" talks about introductions. - Saddam's Banker/Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty Fight/Movie MavericksE2
Saddam's Banker/Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty Fight/Movie Mavericks"Saddam's Banker" looks at the Atlanta banker who funneled billions of dollars to Saddam Hussein. "Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty Fight" looks at the conflict between money and jobs in the environmental movement. "Movie Mavericks" looks at the successful filmmakers Ismail Merchant and James Ivory. "Andy Rooney" talks about the presidential race. - Hire/Mr. President/The Cure That KilledE3
Hire/Mr. President/The Cure That Killed"Hire" looks at how a number of U.S. businesses are relocated to Central America. "Mr. President" talks to Billy Bulger who is president of the Massachusetts State Senate. "The Cure That Killed" examines how hemophiliacs were infected with HIV through their treatments. "Andy Rooney" show the first moments of the Rodney King video to dispel rumors of a press conspiracy. - Made in the USA/Acceptable Risks/Your Kidding!E4
Made in the USA/Acceptable Risks/Your Kidding!"Made in the USA" looks at a Japanese factory that is changing labels to sell to the U.S. Military. "Acceptable Risks" looks at how two men convinced to government to allow underground drugs for incurable disease into the country. "You're Kidding" looks at how bankruptcy trustees are recouping funds by re-billing for old transactions. "Andy Rooney" talks about hospital costs for a kidney stone. - Hell on Earth/Larry King/Senor Presidente?E5
Hell on Earth/Larry King/Senor Presidente?"Hell on Earth" looks at the problem of starvation in Somalia and how it is caused by a power struggle rather than agricultural problems. "Larry King" interviews and profiles the talk show host. "Senor Presidente?" profiles Jorge Mas Canosa who has ambitions to be the next President of Cuba. "Andy Rooney" talks about watching the debates and the baseball playoffs. - Why Did He Quit?/The Battlefield/As Simple as Black & WhiteE6
Why Did He Quit?/The Battlefield/As Simple as Black & White"Why Did He Quit?" talks to Ross Perot about why he stepped out of the Presidential race. "The Battlefield" looks at American weapons specialists who are helping to defuse munitions in former battlefields of Iraq. "As Simple as Black and White" looks at an adoption advocacy group that fights placement of black children with white people. "Andy Rooney" talks about intrusive advertising. - The Chairman/Camille Paglia/China SyndromeE7
The Chairman/Camille Paglia/China Syndrome"The Chairman" talks to the chairman of the House Banking Committee about the investigation linking Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro to Saddam Hussein. "Camille Paglia" interviews and profiles the controversial social critic. "China Syndrome" talks to a professor who spent twenty year stealing Chinese porcelain. "Andy Rooney" talks about voting in the presidential election. - Lincoln Electric/Caitlin's Story/Kirk Douglas
E8Lincoln Electric/Caitlin's Story/Kirk Douglas"Lincoln Electric" looks as a company which is offering workers jobs for life. "Caitlin's Story" revisits a deaf girl several years after she received a cochlear implant that allows her to hear. "Kirk Douglas" interviews and profiles the award winning actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidents. - Cleaning Up/Act-Up/A Matter of InterestE9
Cleaning Up/Act-Up/A Matter of Interest"Cleaning Up" examines an effort to clean-up corruption among New York City school custodians. "Act-Up" talks to a group of AIDS activists who are fighting for treatments to be more readily available. "A Matter of Interest" looks at unethical practices at Fleet Bank in the financing of mortgages. "Andy Rooney" looks at jobs in the new presidential administration. - Woody Allen/Johnny D/Hard ChoicesE10
Woody Allen/Johnny D/Hard Choices"Woody Allen" talks to the director about his custody battle with actress Mia Farrow. "Johnny D" examines how the wrong man may sit on Alabama's death row for the murder of a dry cleaner clerk. "Hard Choices" talks to the Committee for a Responsible Budget about their desire to trim the deficit. "Andy Rooney" talks about the common cold. - Parricide/To Catch a Thief/Richard the LionheartedE11
Parricide/To Catch a Thief/Richard the Lionhearted"Parricide" looks at how Texas allows a child abuse defense strategy in a murder trial. "To Catch a Thief" examines the art robbery at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. "Richard the Lionhearted" profiles Richard Branson the tycoon and adventurer. "Andy Rooney" talks about old cemeteries. - The Forgotten Hostage/Down-Home Diva/Family CrimesE12
The Forgotten Hostage/Down-Home Diva/Family Crimes"The Forgotten Hostage" examines the case of Ron Arad an Israeli air force navigator who was captured by Muslim guerrillas in southern Lebanon. "Down-Home Diva" interviews and profiles opera singer "Family Crimes" examines elder abuse by family and health care givers. "Andy Rooney" talks about misspelled product names. - Cigar/Wild Man of West 96th Street/Forensic PathologistE13
Cigar/Wild Man of West 96th Street/Forensic Pathologist"Cigar" interviews the United States' most successful bookie Ron 'Cigar' Sacco. "Wild Man of West 96th Street" looks at residents of a New York City street that are attempting to get a dangerous mentally ill man off the streets. "Forensic Pathologist" looks at a controversial pathologist in Texas. "Andy Rooney" talks about what Americans do well. - Some of His Best Friends Are.../Pan Am 103/Hud-GateE14
Some of His Best Friends Are.../Pan Am 103/Hud-Gate"Some of His Best Friends Are" examines how many of the new President's friends are lobbyists. "Pan Am 103" looks at the airlines attempt to avoid paying damages to the families of Flight 103 victims. "Hud-Gate" talks to a Chicago landlord who was cheated by HUD. "Andy Rooney" talks about the British royal family. - Jehovah's Witnesses/Piney Woods/Rx DrugsE15
Jehovah's Witnesses/Piney Woods/Rx Drugs"Jehovah's Witnesses" looks at divorced fathers who are trying to get custody of their children from their religious mothers. "Piney Woods" looks at a country-life boarding school that has admitted inner-city youth. "Rx Drugs" examines whether Britain's drug addict treatment program has been successful. "Andy Rooney" wants a plain cap. - Ameena/The Orange Juice Man/Top GunE16
Ameena/The Orange Juice Man/Top Gun"Ameena" examines how some poverty stricken families in India are selling their daughters into marriage. "The Orange Juice Man" looks at camp operators who illegally hire thousands of migrant workers. "Top Gun" talks to a former Soviet jet pilot who stole his plane and defected. "Andy Rooney" talks about road signs. - Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Harassment/Nureyev & Diz/A Tale of Two CitiesE17
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Harassment/Nureyev & Diz/A Tale of Two Cities"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Harassment" looks at accusations of sexual harassment in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. "Nureyev and Diz" revisits segments on Rudolf Nureyev and Dizzy Gillespie. "A Tale of Two Cities" looks at the segregated city of Belleville, Illinois. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas gifts he received. - A Hand in the Till/The Octopus/This Happy BreedE18
A Hand in the Till/The Octopus/This Happy Breed"News Update" discusses a U.S. missile strike against Baghdad. "A Hand in the Till" examines corruption and bribe-taking in the South Carolina State legislature. "The Octopus" looks at the Mafia in Sicily and how government prosecutors have been assassinated. "This Happy Breed" looks at how social problems are overwhelming the British police. - The Year of the Woman/Playboy: The Princess of Playboy/Michael Carey, M.D.E19
The Year of the Woman/Playboy: The Princess of Playboy/Michael Carey, M.D."The Year of the Woman" examines the mistreatment and abuse of women in India. "Playboy: The Princess of Playboy" profiles Christie Hefner the new feminist CEO of Playboy. "Michael Carey, M.D." examines how animal rights activists have stopped important brain research. "Andy Rooney" talks about the inauguration. - Camille/Texas Rules/Donna & Ricardo's BabyE20
Camille/Texas Rules/Donna & Ricardo's Baby"Camille" rebroadcasts a profile of Camille Geraldi the mother of seventeen children, fifteen of which have Down Syndrome. "Texas Rules" rebroadcasts a profile of Texas Governor Ann Richards. "Donna and Ricardo's Baby" rebroadcasts a profile of a handicapped couple who have become parents. - War Criminal?/Alive and Well in Quincy/Tango FinlandiaE21
War Criminal?/Alive and Well in Quincy/Tango Finlandia"War Criminal?" examines why Serbian leader Vojislav Seselj has been declared a war criminal. "Alive and Well in Quincy" looks at efforts to curb domestic violence in Quincy, Massachusetts. "Tango Finlandia" looks at the dance craze that is sweeping Finland. "Andy Rooney" talks about school books. - Medical Miracle/Whoopi/The Economy, StupidE22
Medical Miracle/Whoopi/The Economy, Stupid"Medical Miracle" looks at the case of a boy born with a facial deformity who has received reconstructive surgery. "Whoopi" profiles comedian and actress Whoopi Goldberg. "The Economy, Stupid" compares U.S. business methods to European ones. "Andy Rooney" offers to share office space with David Letterman. - Totaled/Dancing Feet/Just Say YesE23
Totaled/Dancing Feet/Just Say Yes"Totaled" looks at how damaged cars are being repaired and shipped to other states to be resold. "Dancing Feet" profiles tap dancer and actor Gregory Hines. "Just Say Yes" looks at how government sponsored methadone clinics are keeping addicts hooked to drugs. "Andy Rooney" talks about campaign lies and taxes. - Sharks Don't Get Cancer/Field of Dreams/CallahanE24
Sharks Don't Get Cancer/Field of Dreams/Callahan"Sharks Don't Get Cancer" talks to a researcher who claims that shark cartilage has been effective in shrinking cancerous tumors. "Field of Dreams" looks at the effort by Saint Petersburg to get a major league baseball team. "Callahan" profiles disable cartoonist John Callahan. "Andy Rooney" visits a boat show. - Lloyd's of London/Brezhnev's Daughter/The Reverend SharptonE25
Lloyd's of London/Brezhnev's Daughter/The Reverend Sharpton"Lloyd's of London" examines how the famous British insurance company is facing financial difficulty. "Brezhnev's Daughter" talks to the daughter of the former president of the Soviet Union about her life since the collapse of the communist government. "The Reverend Sharpton" interviews the New York civil rights leader. "Andy Rooney" talks about names. - How Did He Get Here?/Tearing of the Green/Massacre at El MozoteE26
How Did He Get Here?/Tearing of the Green/Massacre at El Mozote"How Did He Get Here?" looks how asking for political asylum is an easy way to gain entrance to the United States. "Tearing of the Green" looks at how gay and lesbian Irish are fighting for the right to march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. "Massacre at El Mozote" examines a 1981 massacre by El Salvadoran troops. "Andy Rooney" talks about using U.S. military labor for projects to help the country. - The Archbishop/Odds Are/The Jesuit MurdersE27
The Archbishop/Odds Are/The Jesuit Murders"The Archbishop" examines the child sex abuse scandal and cover-up that has hit the Roman Catholic Church. "Odds Are" examines the Louisiana Governor's shady effort to attract casino gambling to New Orleans. "The Jesuit Murders" investigates the murder and cover-up of several Jesuit priests in El Salvador. "Andy Rooney" talks about snow. - The Informers/Hongcouver/Officer HardingE28
The Informers/Hongcouver/Officer Harding"The Informers" looks at controversy over criminal informants. "Hongcouver" looks at how many Asian immigrants are immigrating to Vancouver, British Columbia. "Officer Harding" examines the case of a New York City police officer who was indicted for falsifying evidence. "Andy Rooney" talks about the unpleasantness of recent news. - The Rainbow Curriculum/The Man with the Golden Arm/YeltsinE29
The Rainbow Curriculum/The Man with the Golden Arm/Yeltsin"The Rainbow Curriculum" looks at anger over a teaching guide that teaches first-graders of tolerance for homosexuality. "The Man with the Golden Arm" interviews a major league baseball player who still pitches despite numerous suspensions. "Yeltsin" rebroadcasts an interview with the President of the Russian Republic. "Andy Rooney" talks about different electrical cords. - Ten Will Get You Five/The Last Governor/Joint VentureE30
Ten Will Get You Five/The Last Governor/Joint Venture"Ten Will Get You Five" looks at an early release program for prison inmates in Florida that is putting violent criminals back on the streets. "The Last Governor" talks to Hong Kong's Governor who is attempting to create some democracy in the city before turning it over to Chinese rule. "Joint Venture" looks at fetal cell institute set up in Moscow by a discredited plastic surgeon. "Andy Rooney" talks about the cost of cigarettes. - Dragon Head/The Old School Tie/Sidney RittenbergE31
Dragon Head/The Old School Tie/Sidney Rittenberg"Dragon Head" examines how some of the crime organizations in Hong Kong are moving to the United States. "The Old School Tie" looks at Eton one of the most famous public school in England. "Sidney Rittenberg" talks to the former Communist about his difficult life in China. "Andy Rooney" talks about the telephone. - Macho, Tough and Gay/Equal But Separate/Cell Block 3AE32
Macho, Tough and Gay/Equal But Separate/Cell Block 3A"Macho, Tough and Gay" talks to homosexual officers who live openly as a part of the Dutch army. "Equal But Separate" looks at African-Americans who are moving toward separatism on college campuses. "Cell Block 3A" examines a form of restraint used on prisoners that is being called torture. "Andy Rooney" talks about the tragedy in Waco. - Coming to America/John Silber of Boston University/The Great White ChiefE33
Coming to America/John Silber of Boston University/The Great White Chief"Coming to America" looks at how New York City has become a refuge for Dominicans some of whom deal drugs. "John Silber of Boston University" looks at the university president who is accused of financial shenanigans. "The Great White Chief" profiles Jimmy Moxon Africa's only white tribal chief. "Andy Rooney" talks about product sizes. - Buying Time/Gospel According to Luke/Are You Covered?E34
Buying Time/Gospel According to Luke/Are You Covered?"Buying Time" looks at how patients with Lou Gehrig's Disease want an experiment drug to be made available to them. "Gospel According to Luke" examines the Holyland work camp that some view as a religious cult. "Are You Covered?" talks to a woman who runs information seminars to help homeowners get insurance money. "Andy Rooney" talks about Mike Wallace's birthday. - Rock Newman/Class of '71/This Land Is My LandE35
Rock Newman/Class of '71/This Land Is My Land"Rock Newman" profiles the boxing manager of the heavyweight champion of the world. "Class of '71" rebroadcasts a look at the graduates of a desegregated school in West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. "This Land Is My Land" looks at how tribal land is being returned in South Africa. "Andy Rooney" talks about items sent in by viewers. - Flight 870/Fountain of Youth/Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & HarassmentE36
Flight 870/Fountain of Youth/Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Harassment"Flight 870" examines how a mysterious crash of an Italian aircraft in 1980 is still under investigation. "Fountain of Youth" investigates several spa treatments that people claim can extend life. "Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Harassment" rebroadcasts a look at accusations of sexual harassment in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. "Andy Rooney" talks about haircuts. - A Gem of an Idea/Come to Harlem/Common GroundE37
A Gem of an Idea/Come to Harlem/Common Ground"A Gem of an Idea" rebroadcasts a talk to a scientist who is battling General Electric over artificial diamonds. "Come to Harlem" rebroadcasts a segment on the Walter Turnbull's Boys Choir of Harlem. "Common Ground" looks at a mediated discussion between pro-life and pro-choice activists. "Andy Rooney" talks about tombstones. - Gay Cops/Whoopi/Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty FightE38
Gay Cops/Whoopi/Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty Fight"Gay Cops" rebroadcasts a segment on homosexuals in law enforcement and discusses their ability to do the job well. "Whoopi" rebroadcasts a profile of comedian and actress Whoopi Goldberg. "Clean Air, Clean Water, Dirty Fight" rebroadcasts a look at the conflict between money and jobs in the environmental movement. "Andy Rooney" talks about parental participation in education. - The Cure That Killed/Movie Mavericks/The Year of the WomanE39
The Cure That Killed/Movie Mavericks/The Year of the Woman"The Cure That Killed" rebroadcasts an examination of how hemophiliacs were infected with HIV through their treatments. "Movie Mavericks" rebroadcasts a look at the successful filmmakers Ismail Merchant and James Ivory. "The Year of the Woman" rebroadcasts an examination of the mistreatment and abuse of women in India. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertising. - Totaled/To Catch a Thief/Act-UpE40
Totaled/To Catch a Thief/Act-Up"Totaled" rebroadcasts a look at how damaged cars are being repaired and shipped to other states to be resold. "To Catch a Thief" rebroadcasts an examination of the art robbery at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. "Act-Up" rebroadcasts a discussion with a group of AIDS activists who are fighting for treatments to be more readily available. "Andy Rooney" talks about the high costs of hospitals. - Richard the Lionhearted/The Forgotten Hostage/Forensic PathologistE41
Richard the Lionhearted/The Forgotten Hostage/Forensic Pathologist"Richard the Lionhearted" rebroadcasts a profile of Richard Branson the tycoon and adventurer. "The Forgotten Hostage" rebroadcasts an examination of the case of Ron Arad an Israeli air force navigator who was captured by Muslim guerrillas in southern Lebanon. "Forensic Pathologist" rebroadcasts a look at a controversial pathologist in Texas. "Andy Rooney" talks about the common cold. - Sins of Their Fathers/A Tale of Two Cities/MelindaE42
Sins of Their Fathers/A Tale of Two Cities/Melinda"Sins of Their Fathers" rebroadcasts a segment on the children and relatives of Nazi leaders who are trying to come to terms with their past. "A Tale of Two Cities" rebroadcasts a look at the segregated city of Belleville, Illinois. "Melinda" rebroadcasts a segment on a young girl who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy. "Andy Rooney" talks about road signs. - Sharks Don't Get Cancer/Caitlin's Story/The World's Biggest Shopping SpreeE43
Sharks Don't Get Cancer/Caitlin's Story/The World's Biggest Shopping Spree"Sharks Don't Get Cancer" rebroadcasts a talk to a researcher who claims that shark cartilage has been effective in shrinking cancerous tumors. "Caitlin's Story" rebroadcasts a segment on a deaf girl several years after she received a cochlear implant that allows her to hear. "The World's Biggest Shopping Spree" rebroadcasts a segment on how the Pentagon is storing billions in supplies for no reason. "Andy Rooney" talks about rudeness. - Cigar Sacco/Callahan/Medical MiracleE44
Cigar Sacco/Callahan/Medical Miracle"Cigar Sacco" rebroadcasts an interview with the United States' most successful bookie Ron 'Cigar' Sacco. "Callahan" rebroadcasts a profile of disable cartoonist John Callahan. "Medical Miracle" rebroadcasts a look at the case of a boy born with a facial deformity who has received reconstructive surgery. "Andy Rooney" talks about the cost of cigarettes. - Michael Carey, M.D./Tango Finlandia/The Orange Juice ManE45
Michael Carey, M.D./Tango Finlandia/The Orange Juice Man"Michael Carey, M.D." rebroadcasts an examination of how animal rights activists have stopped important brain research. "Tango Finlandia" rebroadcasts a look at the dance craze that is sweeping Finland. "The Orange Juice Man" rebroadcasts a look at camp operators who illegally hire thousands of migrant workers. - Johnny D./Camille Paglia/Ten Will Get You FiveE46
Johnny D./Camille Paglia/Ten Will Get You Five"Johnny D" rebroadcasts an examination of how the wrong man may sit on Alabama's death row for the murder of a dry cleaner clerk. "Camille Paglia" rebroadcasts an interview with the controversial social critic. "Ten Will Get You Five" rebroadcasts a look at an early release program for prison inmates in Florida that is putting violent criminals back on the streets. "Andy Rooney" talks about bottled water. - Live or Die?/Mr. President/You're Under ArrestE47
Live or Die?/Mr. President/You're Under Arrest"Live or Die?" rebroadcasts a segment examining the costs of keeping extremely sick patients alive. "Mr. President" rebroadcasts a segment on Billy Bulger who is president of the Massachusetts State Senate. "You're Under Arrest" rebroadcasts a segment on a controversial law that allows the DEA to seize property based on forfeiture. "Andy Rooney" talks about art and football. - The Archbishop/Spielberg/Wild Man of West 96th StreetE48
The Archbishop/Spielberg/Wild Man of West 96th Street"The Archbishop" rebroadcasts an examination of the child sex abuse scandal and cover-up that has hit the Roman Catholic Church. "Spielberg" rebroadcasts an interview with the popular film director who hasn't had much luck at the Academy Awards. "Wild Man of West 96th Street" rebroadcasts a segment on how residents of a New York City street are attempting to get a dangerous mentally ill man off the streets. "Andy Rooney" talks about comic strips. - How Did He Get Here?/The Battlefield/The InformersE49
How Did He Get Here?/The Battlefield/The Informers"How Did He Get Here?" rebroadcasts a look at how asking for political asylum is an easy way to gain entrance to the United States. "The Battlefield" rebroadcasts a look at American weapons specialists who are helping to defuse munitions in former battlefields of Iraq. "The Informers" rebroadcasts a look at controversy over criminal informants. "Andy Rooney" talks to a body builder. - Mustard Gas/Macho, Tough, and Gay/Don't Leave HomeE50
Mustard Gas/Macho, Tough, and Gay/Don't Leave Home"Mustard Gas" rebroadcasts a segment on how the Navy experimented on U.S. servicemen with chemical weapons. "Macho, Tough and Gay" rebroadcasts a segment on homosexual officers who live openly as a part of the Dutch army. "Don't Leave Home" rebroadcasts a segment on how sightseers have been leaving behind a trail of pollution and destruction around the world. "Andy Rooney" talks about the film JFK (1991). - Equal But Separate/Lloyd's of London/Field of DreamsE51
Equal But Separate/Lloyd's of London/Field of Dreams"Equal But Separate" rebroadcasts a look at African-Americans who are moving toward separatism on college campuses. "Lloyd's of London" rebroadcasts an examination of how the famous British insurance company is facing financial difficulty. "Field of Dreams" rebroadcasts a look at the effort by Saint Petersburg to get a major league baseball team. "Andy Rooney" talks about unkempt homes. - Pelican Bay/Cleaning Up/China SyndromeE52
Pelican Bay/Cleaning Up/China Syndrome"Pelican Bay" looks at a California State Prison that is accused of inhuman treatment. "Cleaning Up" rebroadcasts a look at an effort to clean-up corruption among New York City school custodians. "China Syndrome" rebroadcasts a talk to a professor who spent twenty year stealing Chinese porcelain. "Andy Rooney" talks about excessive smiles and gratitude.