60 Minutes
Season 47
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.
52 Episodes
- The Islamic State, The Tax Refund Scam
E1The Islamic State, The Tax Refund Scam"The Islamic State" goes to northern Iraq to interview Kurdish Peshmerga fighters who are fighting the militant Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. "The Tax Refund Scam" examines a scam that has cost the U.S. Treasury billions of dollars in fraudulent tax refunds. - President Obama, Chairman Ma
E2President Obama, Chairman Ma"President Obama" interviews the president about domestic and foreign and issues including the bombing he has ordered against the terrorists of ISIS. "Chairman Ma" profiles the executive director of the Chinese company Alibaba which is now valued at $231 billion. - The Director, Cancer Drugs, Smartest Dog
E3The Director, Cancer Drugs, Smartest Dog"The Director" interviews the director of the FBI about terrorism, cybercrime, and other new challenges facing the bureau. "The Cost of Cancer Drugs" investigates why drugs for cancer treatments are so high. "The Smartest Dog in the World" looks at a dog that can seemingly identify the names of over a thousand different toys. - FBI Director on Privacy, The War on Leaks, The Arrest of El Chapo
E4FBI Director on Privacy, The War on Leaks, The Arrest of El Chapo"The Director" continues an interview with FBI director James Comey about cyber-crime. "The War on Leaks" interviews James Risen who broke the story on a secret wiretapping program of the NSA. "Public Enemy" looks at the capture of Sinaloa drug cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. - Ending Life, Gold Rush, Saving History
E5Ending Life, Gold Rush, Saving History"Ending Life" examines euthanasia and interviews a woman who was arrested for helping her dying father kill himself. "Gold Rush" goes to the Yukon to report on a new gold rush. "Saving History" looks at efforts to preserve some Italy's most iconic architectural treasures. - Treating Ebola, Breeding Out Disease, Foo FightersE6
Treating Ebola, Breeding Out Disease, Foo Fighters"Treating Ebola" interviews the nurses who treated American Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan. "Breeding Out Disease" examines how genetic testing and in vitro fertilization may help scientists weed out diseases before they emerge. "Foo Fighters" profiles the popular rock band and its lead singer Dave Grohl. - Campaigning for ISIS, SEAL under fire, Blake SheltonE7
Campaigning for ISIS, SEAL under fire, Blake Shelton"Recruiting for ISIS" examines how Islamic radicals in London are recruiting British citizens for battle in Syria and Iraq. "Under Fire" talks to a former Navy Seal who is under fire for writing a book about the raid on Osama bin Laden. "Blake Shelton" interviews the country music star. - The Ebola Hot Zone, Cleaning Up the VA, Steve CarellE8
The Ebola Hot Zone, Cleaning Up the VA, Steve Carell"The Ebola Hot Zone" goes to Libera to take a first hand look at an Ebola treatment center run by the International Medical Corps. "Cleaning Up the VA" talks to Secretary for Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald about efforts to reorganize the VA. "Steve Carell" talks to the comedic actor about his new dramatic role. - Water, Cardinal Seán, Mandy PatinkinE9
Water, Cardinal Seán, Mandy Patinkin"Water" examines reports on the depletion of groundwater across the globe focusing on California. "Cardinal Sean" interviews the archbishop of Boston and the head of the Roman Catholic Church's new commission to fight sex abuse. "Mandy Patinkin" interview the actor about his work of film, television, and the stage. - Falling Apart, Chernobyl, Forgotten Corner of HellE10
Falling Apart, Chernobyl, Forgotten Corner of Hell"Falling Apart" examine how infrastructure including roads, bridges, airports, and railways are decaying all over the country. "Chernobyl" visits the site of the decades old Soviet nuclear disaster. "Forgotten Corner of Hell" goes to Palau to follow a team searching for the remains of World War II airmen. - War and Hunger, Swiping Your Card, The Lion Whisperer
E11War and Hunger, Swiping Your Card, The Lion Whisperer"War and Hunger" goes to Jordan to look at United Nation's efforts to feed millions of refugees from Syria's civil war. "Swiping Your Card" examines how hackers infiltrate the U.S. financial system and stealing credit card numbers. "The Lion Whisperer" looks at the treatment of lions in South African animal parks and the effort to stop canned lion hunting. - The Spill at Dan River, Disrupting Cancer, The City of MusicE12
The Spill at Dan River, Disrupting Cancer, The City of Music"The Spill at Dan River" examines how Duke Energy is handling a coal ash waste spill in North Carolina. "Disrupting Cancer" talks to a billionaire doctor who is developing some unconventional ways of treating cancer. "The City of Music" goes to Cremona, Italy, where artisans craft musical instruments in the spirit of Stradivarius. - Denied, Inside Homs, MindfulnessE13
Denied, Inside Homs, Mindfulness"Denied" examines how insurance companies deny treatment to mentally ill people who are dangers to themselves and other. "Inside Homs" offers an inside look at the Syrian Civil War and talks to eyewitnesses from the besieged city. "Mindfulness" talks to scientists who are investigating self-awareness. - Cuba, Sen. Tom Coburn, Reese WitherspoonE14
Cuba, Sen. Tom Coburn, Reese Witherspoon"Cuba" goes to Havana to report on the reopening of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Caribbean county. "Senator Tom Coburn" interviews the retiring conservative senator from Oklahoma. "Reese Witherspoon" interviews the actress about her efforts to start a production company. - U.S. Gen. John Campbell and Afghan President Ashraf GhaniE16
U.S. Gen. John Campbell and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani"Ending America's Longest War" interviews U.S. General John Campbell and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani about the draw down of coalition forces in Afghanistan. "Alive and Kickin" profiles a Harlem choir for mature adults that is helping to give older voices new control over their challenging lives. - Colorado's Legal Marijuana, Affordable Care Act, Veterans Mountain ClimbingE17
Colorado's Legal Marijuana, Affordable Care Act, Veterans Mountain Climbing"Colorado Pot" examines the state's growing recreational marijuana business one year after legalization. "Obamacare" interviews the author of a new book that claims that the Affordable Care Act will eventually become unaffordable. "Up" looks at how some severely wounded veterans are climbing the world's tallest mountains. - The Republican Leaders, The Cleveland Division, Li Na
E18The Republican Leaders, The Cleveland Division, Li Na"The Republican Leaders" interviews House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. "The Cleveland Division" takes an in depth and behind the scenes look at police in America. "Li Na" profiles the famous Chinese tennis player. - 60 Minutes Presents: The Many Sounds of MusicE19
60 Minutes Presents: The Many Sounds of Music"Foo Fighters" rebroadcasts a profile of the popular rock band and its lead singer Dave Grohl. "Blake Shelton" rebroadcasts an interview with the country music star. "The City of Music" rebroadcasts a look at the music instrument makers of Cremona, Italy. - DARPA Dan, The Swiss Leaks, SelmaE20
DARPA Dan, The Swiss Leaks, Selma"Darpa Dan" examines the U.S. military's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and interviews cyber warfare specialist Dan Kaufman. "The Swiss Leaks" investigates one of the biggest leaks in Swiss banking history. "Selma" talks to the director of a new movie about Martin Luther King, Jr. - ZMapp, A New Kind Of Terrorist, Bradley Cooper
E21ZMapp, A New Kind Of Terrorist, Bradley Cooper"ZMapp" examines the long and complicated development of a promising new anti-Ebola drug. "A New Kind of Terrorist" goes to France to investigate the neighborhoods and prisons that gave rise to two deadly terrorist attacks in Paris. "Bradley Cooper" profiles the famous film actor. - The Storm After the Storm, Lumber Liquidators, Larry David
E23The Storm After the Storm, Lumber Liquidators, Larry David"The Storm After the Storm" investigates allegations that homeowners were denied flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineering reports. "Lumber Liquidators" investigates safety and health violations that may have been committed by the lumber supply company. "Who is Larry David?" interviews the famous comedian. - Argentine Prosecutor Assassination, Golf Company Reunion, James Levine, Laminate Flooring Update
E24Argentine Prosecutor Assassination, Golf Company Reunion, James Levine, Laminate Flooring Update"Who Killed the Prosecutor?" investigates the untimely death of an Argentine prosecutor who died right before pressuring charges against the country's government. "Coming Home" talks to veterans of a Marine company that took especially high casualties in Afghanistan. "The Maestro" profiles celebrated New York Metropolitan Opera Music Director James Levine. - Dead or Alive, A Few Good Women, Back to the Wild
E25Dead or Alive, A Few Good Women, Back to the Wild"Dead or Alive" examines how errors in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File can result in false payments and identity verification problems. "A Few Good Women" looks at an effort by the Marines to find women to serve in combat. "Back to the Wild" looks at a family of zoo gorillas who have been released into the wild. - Iraq's Christians, Rare Earth Elements, Starstruck
E26Iraq's Christians, Rare Earth Elements, Starstruck"Iraq's Christians" examines the plight of the two thousand year old community of Christians in Iraqi who are now threatened by ISIS. "Rare Earth Elements" investigates whether there is a danger posed by Chinese control of the rare earth element mining industry. "Starstruck" interviews popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. - Bashar al Assad, Killing CancerE27
Bashar al Assad, Killing Cancer"Bashar Al-Assad" goes to Syria to interview its president about the three-year-old civil war that is being fought against his regime. "Killing Cancer" follows brain cancer patients that are in clinical trials of a therapy that uses a re-engineered polio virus to kill cancer cells. - Homeland Security, The Good Friday Agreement, WikimaniaE28
Homeland Security, The Good Friday Agreement, Wikimania"Homeland Security" interview Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about the evolving role of the security agency. "The Good Friday Agreement" goes to Northern Island and examines the 1998 accord that stopped the war between Catholics and Protestants. "Wikimania" looks at the people behind one of the most popular websites in the world. - The Attack on Sony, Ambassador Kennedy, Rush to Judgment
E29The Attack on Sony, Ambassador Kennedy, Rush to Judgment"The Attack on Sony" examines the crippling and embarrassing cyber-attack on Sony Pictures by North Korea. "Ambassador Kennedy" profiles Caroline Kennedy who was recently appointed Ambassador to Japan. "Rush to Judgment" interviews form Duke Lacrosse coach Mike Pressler about the fraudulent rape case that cost him his job. - A Crime Against Humanity, TED Talks, Hoop Dreams
E30A Crime Against Humanity, TED Talks, Hoop Dreams"A Crime Against Humanity" investigates the 2013 nerve gas attack in Syria that killed over 1,400 civilians. "TED Talks' examines the lecture series that has become one of the Internet's most popular platforms for spreading ideas. "Hoop Dreams" profiles a man who has created a college basketball team in his mind and can remember everything about it. - Death in the Mediterranean, The Battle Above
E31Death in the Mediterranean, The Battle Above"Death in the Mediterranean" goes aboard an Italian rescue ship to examine the plight of migrants who are attempting the dangerous trip across the Mediterranean in order to enter Europe. "The Battle Above" examines the U.S. Air Force's Space Command which is tasked with defending the satellites that we rely on in our everyday lives. - The Lesson of War, All-American, Whisky Island
E32The Lesson of War, All-American, Whisky Island"The Lesson of War" examines he effects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on children. "All-American" profiles patriotic philanthropist David Rubenstein. "Whisky Island" goes to the Scottish island of Islay to look at its many famous whiskey distilleries. - An Unlikely Informant, The Unknown America, King of Crossfit
E33An Unlikely Informant, The Unknown America, King of Crossfit"An Unlikely Informant" profiles Mafia informant Michael Blutrich who may be one of the most effective civilian informants ever. "The Unknown America" follows Robert Ballard as he takes a look at historical landmarks that lie hidden in U.S. territorial waters. "The King of CrossFit" profiles Greg Glassman the creator of the CrossFit workout. - A Monumental Project, Child Suicide Bombers, Falling Apart
E34A Monumental Project, Child Suicide Bombers, Falling Apart"A Monumental Project" takes an inside look at a national museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. "Child Suicide Bombers" investigates child suicide bombers in Afghanistan and Pakistan. "Falling Apart" broadcasts a segment about how infrastructure including roads, bridges, airports, and railways are decaying all over the country. - War StoriesE35
War Stories"Ending America's Longest War" rebroadcasts an interview with U.S. General John Campbell and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. "Coming Home" rebroadcasts a segment on veterans of a Marine company that took especially high casualties in Afghanistan. "Forgotten Corner of Hell" rebroadcasts a segment on a team searching for the remains of World War II airmen. - The Cleveland Division, Water, Who Is Larry David?
E36The Cleveland Division, Water, Who Is Larry David?"The Cleveland Division" rebroadcasts an in depth and behind the scenes look at police in America. "Water" rebroadcasts a report on the depletion of groundwater in California. "Who is Larry David?" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous comedian. - Colorado Pot, The Storm After the Storm, Bradley CooperE37
Colorado Pot, The Storm After the Storm, Bradley Cooper"Colorado Pot" rebroadcasts a segment on the state's growing recreational marijuana business. "The Storm After the Storm" rebroadcasts an investigation of insurance claims that were denied in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. "Bradley Cooper" rebroadcasts a profile of the actor. - Recruiting for ISIS, The Spill at Dan River, The Smartest Dog in the WorldE38
Recruiting for ISIS, The Spill at Dan River, The Smartest Dog in the World"Recruiting for ISIS" rebroadcasts a segment on how Islamic radicals in London are recruiting British citizens for battle in Syria and Iraq. "The Spill at Dan River" rebroadcasts a segment on how Duke Energy is handling a coal ash waste spill in North Carolina. "The Smartest Dog in the World" rebroadcasts a look at a dog that can seemingly identify the names of over a thousand different toys. - The Director, The Cost of Cancer Drugs, Saving History
E39The Director, The Cost of Cancer Drugs, Saving History"The Director" rebroadcasts an interview with the director of the FBI. "The Cost of Cancer Drugs" rebroadcasts an investigation into why drugs for cancer treatments are so high. "Saving History" rebroadcasts a look at efforts to preserve some Italy's most iconic architectural treasures. - The Tax Refund Scam, Cleaning Up the VA, Foo FightersE40
The Tax Refund Scam, Cleaning Up the VA, Foo Fighters"The Tax Refund Scam" rebroadcasts an examination into a scam that has cost the U.S. Treasury billions of dollars in fraudulent tax refunds. "Cleaning Up the VA" rebroadcasts an interview with Secretary for Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald. "Foo Fighters" rebroadcasts a profile of the popular rock band. - Dead or Alive, Breeding Out Disease, Steve CarellE41
Dead or Alive, Breeding Out Disease, Steve Carell"Dead or Alive" rebroadcasts a segment on how errors in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File can result in false payments and identity verification problems. "Breeding Out Disease" rebroadcasts a segment on how genetic testing and in vitro fertilization may help scientists weed out diseases before they emerge. "Steve Carell" rebroadcasts a profile of the comedian. - The Swiss Leaks, Alive and Kickin’E42
The Swiss Leaks, Alive and Kickin’"The Swiss Leaks" rebroadcasts an investigation into one of the biggest leaks in Swiss banking history. "Alive and Kickin" rebroadcasts a profile of a Harlem choir for mature adults that is helping to give older voices new control over their challenging lives. - Rare Earth Elements, Ending Life, All-AmericanE43
Rare Earth Elements, Ending Life, All-American"Rare Earth Elements" rebroadcasts an investigation into the danger posed by Chinese control of the rare earth element mining industry. "Ending Life" rebroadcasts an examination of euthanasia. "All-American" rebroadcasts a profile of patriotic philanthropist David Rubenstein. - The Gaskos, Wikimania, Star-Struck
E44The Gaskos, Wikimania, Star-Struck"The Gaskos" rebroadcasts a segment on the 16-year search and eventual capture of Boston mobster Whitey Bulger. "Wikimania" rebroadcasts a look at the people behind one of the most popular websites in the world. "Starstruck" rebroadcasts an interview with popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. - Denied, The Battle Above
E45Denied, The Battle Above"Denied" rebroadcasts an investigation into how insurance companies deny treatment to mentally ill people who are dangers to themselves and others. "The Battle Above" rebroadcasts a segment on the U.S. Air Force's Space Command which is tasked with defending the satellites that we rely on in our everyday lives. - War and Hunger, TED Talks, Back to the WildE46
War and Hunger, TED Talks, Back to the Wild"War and Hunger" rebroadcasts a look at at the United Nation's efforts to feed millions of refugees from Syria's civil war in Jordan. "TED Talks" rebroadcasts a segment on the popular lecture series. "Back to the Wild" rebroadcasts a look at a family of zoo gorillas who have been released into the wild. - Lumber Liquidators, A Monumental Project, The Unknown AmericaE47
Lumber Liquidators, A Monumental Project, The Unknown America"Lumber Liquidators" rebroadcasts an investigation of safety and health violations that may have been committed by the lumber supply company. "A Monumental Project" rebroadcasts a look at a national museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. "The Unknown America" profiles underwater explorer Robert Ballard. - Crime Against Humanity, Senator Tom Coburn, Misty Copeland
E48Crime Against Humanity, Senator Tom Coburn, Misty Copeland"A Crime Against Humanity" rebroadcasts an investigation into the 2013 nerve gas attack in Syria that killed over 1,400 civilians. "Senator Tom Coburn" rebroadcasts an interview with the retiring conservative senator from Oklahoma. "Misty Copeland" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous ballerina. - The Spy Among Us, Li NaE49
The Spy Among Us, Li Na"The Spy Among Us" rebroadcasts a segment on Jack Barsky a KGB spy from the Soviet Union who lived for decades in the United States without being detected. "Li Na" rebroadcasts a profile the famous Chinese tennis player who trained under the country's state-run sports system. - The Attack on Sony, Cardinal Seán, Mindfulness
E50The Attack on Sony, Cardinal Seán, Mindfulness"The Attack on Sony" rebroadcasts a segment on the crippling and embarrassing cyber-attack on Sony Pictures by North Korea. "Cardinal Sean" rebroadcasts an interview with the archbishop of Boston and the head of the Roman Catholic Church's new commission to fight sex abuse. "Mindfulness" rebroadcasts a segment on scientists who are investigating self-awareness. - Iraq's Christians, Shooting at Chardon High, The King of CrossFit
E51Iraq's Christians, Shooting at Chardon High, The King of CrossFit"Iraq's Christians" rebroadcasts a segment on the plight of the two thousand year old community of Christians in Iraqi who are now threatened by ISIS. "Shooting at Chardon High" rebroadcasts a profile of an assistant football coach who stopped a gunman at a high school. "The King of CrossFit" rebroadcasts a profile of Greg Glassman the creator of the CrossFit workout. - President Rouhani, Pope Francis, The Smartest Dog in the WorldE52
President Rouhani, Pope Francis, The Smartest Dog in the World"President Rouhani" interviews the president of Iran about the recent controversial nuclear agreement. "Pope Francis" travels to Rome to meet the pope and report on the logistics surrounding the pontiff's upcoming visit to the U.S. "The Smartest Dog in the World" rebroadcasts a segment on a dog that can seemingly identify the names of over a thousand different toys.
