60 Minutes

Season 50

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.

55 Episodes

  • Hurricane, The Fighter, Divided
    E1
    Hurricane, The Fighter, Divided"Hurricane" goes to Houston to survey the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey. "The Fighter" interviews Arizona Senator John McCain about his health and the politics of Washing ton. "Divided" features special correspondent Oprah Winfrey as she talks to a focus group about the divisions in our country.
  • The Shooting, Vast, The Young American
    E2
    The Shooting, Vast, The Young American"The Shooting" talks to Representative Steve Scalise in his first interview since he sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. "Vast" looks at the Hubble Space Telescope which has sent back revealing images of the universe for over 27 years. "The Young American" profiles young American soccer superstar Christian Pulisic.
  • Storming Room 135, Secret Weapon, The Restaurateur
    E3
    Storming Room 135, Secret Weapon, The RestaurateurOfficers describe storming Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock's hotel room; Facebook ads, Russia and the Trump campaign's secret weapon; Shake Shack founder on changing the way restaurants do business.
  • The Whistleblower, Redemption
    E4
    The Whistleblower, Redemption"The Whistleblower" investigates how efforts to crack down on the opiate epidemic were derailed. "Redemption" profiles Shon Hopwood who discovered he had a brilliant mind for the law while he was serving time in prison for armed bank robbery.
  • Inside al Qaeda, Pelican Bay, Corkscrewed
    E5
    Inside al Qaeda, Pelican Bay, Corkscrewed"Inside Al Qaeda" interviews an FBI undercover agent who infiltrated Al Qaeda and helped thwart several terrorist attacks. "Pelican Bay" investigates reforms at the the notorious Pelican Bay Prison in California. "Corkscrewed" looks at an effort by a billionaire to investigate fraud in the rare wine business.
  • God of War, The Blockade of Qatar, The Forger
    E6
    God of War, The Blockade of Qatar, The Forger"God of War" investigates whether North Korea has the technology to make a nuclear missile strike against the U.S. mainland. "The Blockade of Qatar" talks to the Emir of Qatar about the blockade his neighboring Arab countries have placed on the tiny nation. "The Forger" profiles a forger who helped create fake identity documents that saved thousands of Jews in France during World War II.
  • 46 Days, The Leaning Tower of San Francisco, Alma Deutscher
    E7
    46 Days, The Leaning Tower of San Francisco, Alma Deutscher"Puerto Rico" goes to the U.S. territory to examine the lingering effects of Hurricane Maria. "The Leaning Tower of San Francisco" looks at how the Millennium Tower one of the city's most expensive residential high rises is sinking and leaning to one side. "Alma" profiles a twelve-year-old music prodigy.
  • Friendly Fire, Aly Raisman
    E8
    Friendly Fire, Aly Raisman"Friendly Fire" interviews three former U.S. soldiers who are disputing an official report that blames human error for a friendly fire accident that killed six people on a secret mission in Afghanistan. "Aly Raisman" talks to the Olympic gymnast about the sex assault scandal in U.S.A. Gymnastics.
  • Catastrophe, Voyagers, Rebuilding from the Wreckage
    E9
    Catastrophe, Voyagers, Rebuilding from the Wreckage"Catastrophe" looks at the growing humanitarian crisis in the country of Yemen. "Voyagers" looks at the Voyager space probes that have been travelling through space for almost four decades. "Rebuilding from the Wreckage" looks at a Brazil soccer team that is trying to rebuild after a disastrous plane crash.
  • Feeding Puerto Rico, Wounds of War, The Isle of Eigg
    E10
    Feeding Puerto Rico, Wounds of War, The Isle of Eigg"Feeding Puerto Rico" talks to Chef José Andrés who is attempting to feed thousands of hurricane-stricken Puerto Ricans. "The Wounds of War" reports on the courageous doctors working in the middle of the Syrian Civil War. "The Isle of Eigg" visits the unique island off the coast of Scotland.
  • 50 years of 60 Minutes
    E11
    50 years of 60 Minutes"Fifty Years of 60 Minutes" looks back at America's #1 news show as it begins its fiftieth year on the air. It looks at the big moments, the famous people and the faraway places that have been featured on the news programs throughout its five decades on the air. It also talks to correspondents and producers about their experiences with the show.
  • Governor Brown, The Challenger, Donald Sutherland
    E12
    Governor Brown, The Challenger, Donald Sutherland"The Governor" interviews California Governor Jerry Brown about his lengthy career in politics. "The Challenger" profiles Alexey Navalny a popular critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Donald Sutherland" profiles the famous Canadian actor.
  • Too Big to Prosecute, An American Terrorist, Airlift
    E13
    Too Big to Prosecute, An American Terrorist, Airlift"To Big to Prosecute" investigates why a lenient settlement was made against a drug distributing company in one of the biggest opioid cases in U.S. history. "An American Terrorist" talks to a former white supremacist who knows help to get people out of extremism. "Airlift" looks at an effort to capture and airlift black rhinos to repopulate the species.
  • Delivered From Evil, Japan’s Babe Ruth, Whisky Island
    E14
    Delivered From Evil, Japan’s Babe Ruth, Whisky Island"Delivered from Evil" talks to two clergymen who are fighting to save historic texts from destruction by ISIS in war-torn Iraq. "Japan's Babe Ruth" rebroadcasts a segment of celebrated Japanese pitcher Shohei Ohtani. "Whisky Island" rebroadcasts a segment on a Scottish Island where some of the world's finest single-malt scotch whiskeys are made.
  • 60 Minutes Presents: Making A Difference
    E15
    60 Minutes Presents: Making A Difference"Make-A-Wish" rebroadcasts a segment on the Make-A-Wish foundation that grants the wishes of seriously ill children throughout America. "The Health Wagon" rebroadcasts a segment on nurse practitioners who are providing health care to the poor and uninsured. "Chess Country" rebroadcasts a segment on a chess program in rural Mississippi.
  • Disinformation Warfare, Predicting Murder, Impact
    E16
    Disinformation Warfare, Predicting Murder, Impact"Disinformation Warfare" interviews the head of RY the Russian state-owned news network which is accused of spreading disinformation in the United States. "Predicting Murder" examines a program in Chicago where police use statistics to help identify and intervene on potential shooters and shooting victims. "Impact" examines whether veterans are suffering from the same disease found in NFL players.
  • Kabul under siege, Element of Truth, Portland
    E17
    Kabul under siege, Element of Truth, Portland"Kabul Under Siege" examines why Kabul is still in danger sixteen years after the start of the war in Afghanistan. "Element of Truth" talks to a former director of the Los Alamos Laboratory who has seen the North Korean nuclear weapon program up close. "Portland" visits the Oregon city famous for its quirky, liberal citizens.
  • The leaning tower of San Francisco, Le Carré
    E18
    The leaning tower of San Francisco, Le Carré"The Leaning Tower of San Francisco" rebroadcasts a look at how the Millennium Tower one of the city's most expensive residential high rises is sinking and leaning to one side. "Le Carre" rebroadcasts an interview with British author John Le Carré who has written several best-selling spy thrillers under the pen name David Cornwell.
  • Trump speaks about train crash involving GOP House Members
    E19
    Trump speaks about train crash involving GOP House MembersPresident Trump said he spoke with House Speaker Paul Ryan following the crash and that members of Congress were "doing pretty good."
  • Chief of Chobani; The Rum War; The Restaurateur
    E20
    Chief of Chobani; The Rum War; The Restaurateur"Chief of Chobani" rebroadcast a profile of Hamdi Ulukaya the billionaire behind Chobani yogurt. "The Rum War" rebroadcasts a segment looking at the feud behind the two versions of Havana Club Rum. "The Restaurateur" rebroadcasts a profile of pioneering restaurateur Danny Meyer.
  • Showdown, Olympic Cheating, Senator Gillibrand
    E21
    Showdown, Olympic Cheating, Senator Gillibrand"Showdown" looks at a controversial law that will allow concealed firearms to be taken across state lines. "Olympic Cheating" talks to one of the people behind the Russian doping scandal. "Senator Gillibrand" talks to the Senator from New York who is becoming a major figure in the Democratic party.
  • Secretary Tillerson, Divided II
    E22
    Secretary Tillerson, Divided II"Secretary Tillerson" talks to the Secretary of State about North Korean, Syria, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Divided II" follows Oprah Winfrey as she revisits a group of highly divided voters that she interviewed last year and talks about the first year of Donald Trump's presidency.
  • War Crime, JR, Jennifer Lawrence
    E23
    War Crime, JR, Jennifer Lawrence"War Crime" looks at video that seems to show a Sarin gas attack against Syrian civilians. "JR" talks to the French artist who uses larger than life pictures to showcase the dignity of ordinary people. "Jennifer Lawrence" talks to the famous actress about her latest movie.
  • 60 Minutes Presents: Behind Bars
    E24
    60 Minutes Presents: Behind Bars"Crime and Punishment" rebroadcasts an inside look at the German prison system which emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment. "Redemption" rebroadcasts a profiles of a man who discovered he had a brilliant mind for the law while he was serving time in prison for armed bank robbery. "The Music of Zomba Prison" rebroadcasts a look at how inmates and guards have collaborated to create music in a prison in Malawi.
  • Human Cargo, Secretary of Education, Treating Trauma
    E25
    Human Cargo, Secretary of Education, Treating Trauma"Human Cargo" examines how professional smugglers have been smuggling people into the United State illegally. "Secretary of Education" talks to controversial Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. "Treating Trauma" looks at how social institutions are treating those who have suffered childhood trauma.
  • The Monuments, Clones of Polo, Robert E. Lee Statue
    E26
    The Monuments, Clones of Polo, Robert E. Lee Statue"The Monuments" examines the controversy surrounding public monuments to the Confederacy which critics argue are symbols of institutional racism. "Clones" examines the cloning of animals and how a South American polo player cloned his favorite pony to create a stable of strong performers.
  • Students of Stoneman Douglas, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
    E27
    Students of Stoneman Douglas, Crown Prince of Saudi ArabiaA group of survivors of the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School who refer to themselves as the "mass-shooting generation" have made it their mission to bring about gun reform. The Saudi crown prince talks to 60 Minutes.In his first interview with an American television network, Mohammed bin Salman shared his thoughts on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, his country’s troubled past and its hopeful future.
  • The Stormy Daniels 60 Minutes interview, 'The Greek Freak'
    E28
    The Stormy Daniels 60 Minutes interview, 'The Greek Freak'"Stormy Daniels" features an extended exclusive interview with the adult film actress who claims that she had a relationship with Donald Trump in 2006 and 2007. "The Greek Freak" profiles Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo who has just joined the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Mancini’s Brain, Second Act, The Scrolls of Herculaneum
    E29
    Mancini’s Brain, Second Act, The Scrolls of HerculaneumMancini's Brain examines brain injuries suffered by combat veterans. Second Act profiles a conductor who is bringing Jews and Muslims together. The Scrolls of Herculaneum looks at efforts to unlock the secrets of an ancient library.
  • Hacking Democracy, the Legacy of Lynching, The Harvard Lampoon
    E30
    Hacking Democracy, the Legacy of Lynching, The Harvard Lampoon"Hacking Democracy" examines how Russian operatives launched a widespread cyber-attack against state voting systems during the 2016 presidential election. "The Legacy of Lynching" looks at a memorial to the thousands of African-Americans that were killed by lynch mobs in the post-Civil War era. "Harvard Lampoon" looks at the 142-year-old comedy publication.
  • Flying Under the Radar, Closing the Gender Pay Gap
    E31
    Flying Under the Radar, Closing the Gender Pay Gap"Flying Under the Radar" investigates Allegiant Air a discount airline known for its ultra-low fares and its high record of in-flight problems. "Pay Up" examines the gender pay gap in the work place and how a commitment to equal pay requires regular commitment and monitoring.
  • Untangling the Facebook Data Scandal, Inside MIT's 'Future Factory', For Better or Worse: Living with Alzheimer's
    E32
    Untangling the Facebook Data Scandal, Inside MIT's 'Future Factory', For Better or Worse: Living with Alzheimer's"The Data Miner" examines the Facebook date leak scandal and interviews the man accused of stealing the data. "The Future Factory" looks M.I.T.'s celebrated Media Lab known for its creative innovation. "For Better or for Worse" follows an Alzheimer's patient and her caregiver husband for 10 years to document the struggles they face.
  • CRISPR, The Gates Scholars, Seaweed
    E33
    CRISPR, The Gates Scholars, SeaweedBill Whitaker reports on CRISPR, the gene-editing tool revolutionizing biomedical research; then, why Bill and Melinda Gates put 20,000 students through college; and, seaweed farming and its surprising benefits.
  • The Rockford File, Orphans of War, Into the Wild
    E34
    The Rockford File, Orphans of War, Into the Wild"The Rockford File" goes to an Illinois town to investigate why prescription drug costs are so high in the United States. 'Orphans of War" looks at efforts to assist orphans from the conflict in Syria. "Into the Wild" profiles wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelsen.
  • 100,000 Women, Saving a Generation, Shock Therapy
    E35
    100,000 Women, Saving a Generation, Shock TherapyGynecological Mesh: The medical device that has 100,000 women suing; then, Bill Whitaker reports on how the opioid epidemic is leaving grandparents to raise grandchildren; and, is shock therapy making a comeback?
  • Pope Francis, At the Zoo
    E36
    Pope Francis, At the Zoo"Pope Francis" offers a first look at a documentary of the Catholic leader director by Wim Wenders and features excerpts of an interview with him. "At the Zoo" looks at the elaborate mix of science, software and genetics that goes into populating their zoo exhibits with animals.
  • The Real Power of Google, The Theranos deception, The Spotted Pig
    E37
    The Real Power of Google, The Theranos deception, The Spotted Pig"The Real Power of Google" rebroadcasts a segment that examines the power of the search engine company and talks to critics who claim it stifles competition. "The Theranos Deception" examines the reasons why the billion-dollar blood testing company went best. "The Spotted Pig" looks into the sexual harassment allegations surround the restaurant's chef and owner.
  • Friendly Fire, The Rhino Crisis
    E38
    Friendly Fire, The Rhino Crisis"Friendly Fire" rebroadcasts a segment on three former U.S. soldiers who are disputing an official report that blames human error for a friendly fire accident that killed six people on a secret mission in Afghanistan. "The Rhino Crisis" revisits the poaching crisis facing rhinos and looks at one South African rancher's idea to raise them like cattle might pose a solution.
  • Kabul under siege, Feeding Puerto Rico, 'The Greek Freak'
    E39
    Kabul under siege, Feeding Puerto Rico, 'The Greek Freak'"Kabul Under Siege" rebroadcasts a segment on why Kabul is still in danger sixteen years after the start of the war in Afghanistan. "Feeding Puerto Rico" rebroadcasts a segment on Chef José Andrés who is attempting to feed thousands of hurricane-stricken Puerto Ricans. "The Greek Freak" rebroadcasts a profile of Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo.
  • Singapore Summit, Secret Weapon, JR
    E40
    Singapore Summit, Secret Weapon, JR"Singapore Stakes" looks at the intelligence centers that track Kim Jong-un's missile launches on the eve of the U.S. and North Korea summit. "Secret Weapon" rebroadcasts a segment on the Trump campaign digital director. "JR" rebroadcasts a segment on the French artist.
  • The Whistleblower, Donald Sutherland
    E41
    The Whistleblower, Donald Sutherland"The Whistleblower" rebroadcasts a special double-length segment investigating how efforts by the Drug Enforcement Agency to crack down on the opiate epidemic were derailed. "Donald Sutherland" rebroadcasts a segment featuring an interview by Anderson Cooper with the Canadian actor.
  • Human Cargo, Governor Brown, The Isle of Eigg
    E42
    Human Cargo, Governor Brown, The Isle of Eigg"Human Cargo" rebroadcasts an examination into how professional smugglers have been smuggling people into the United State illegally. "The Governor" rebroadcasts an interview with California Governor Jerry Brown about his lengthy career in politics. "The Isle of Eigg" rebroadcasts a visit to the unique island off the coast of Scotland.
  • 50 years of 60 Minutes
    E43
    50 years of 60 Minutes"Fifty Years of 60 Minutes" rebroadcasts a look back at America's #1 news show as it begins its fiftieth year on the air. It looks at the big moments, the famous people and the faraway places that have been featured on the news programs and talks to correspondents and producers.
  • Redemption, Voyagers, The Young American
    E44
    Redemption, Voyagers, The Young American"Redemption" rebroadcasts a profiles of a man who discovered he had a brilliant mind for the law while he was serving time in prison for armed bank robbery. "Voyagers" rebroadcasts a look at the Voyager space probes that have been travelling through space for almost four decades. "The Young American" rebroadcasts a profile of young American soccer superstar Christian Pulisic.
  • The Monuments, Seaweed, Alma
    E45
    The Monuments, Seaweed, Alma"The Monuments" rebroadcasts a segment on the controversy surrounding public monuments to the Confederacy which critics argue are symbols of institutional racism. "Seaweed" rebroadcasts a look at the potential of seaweed farming. "Alma" rebroadcasts a profile of a twelve-year-old music prodigy.
  • Pelican Bay, Vast, Airlift
    E46
    Pelican Bay, Vast, Airlift"Pelican Bay" rebroadcasts an investigation into reforms at the the notorious Pelican Bay Prison in California. "Vast" rebroadcasts a look at the Hubble Space Telescope which has sent back revealing images of the universe for over 27 years. "Airlift" rebroadcasts a look at an effort to capture and airlift black rhinos to repopulate the species.
  • Inside al Qaeda, At the Zoo
    E47
    Inside al Qaeda, At the Zoo"Inside Al Qaeda" rebroadcasts an interview with an FBI undercover agent who infiltrated Al Qaeda and helped thwart several terrorist attacks. "At the Zoo" rebroadcasts a look at the elaborate mix of science, software and genetics that goes into populating their zoo exhibits with animals.
  • Wounds of War, The Leaning Tower of San Francisco, Jennifer Lawrence
    E48
    Wounds of War, The Leaning Tower of San Francisco, Jennifer Lawrence"The Wounds of War" rebroadcasts a segment on the courageous doctors working in the middle of the Syrian Civil War. "The Leaning Tower of San Francisco" rebroadcasts a look at how the Millennium Tower is sinking and leaning to one side. "Jennifer Lawrence" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous actress.
  • Hacking Democracy, the Legacy of Lynching, For Better or For Worse
    E49
    Hacking Democracy, the Legacy of Lynching, For Better or For Worse"Hacking Democracy" rebroadcasts a segment on how Russian operatives launched a widespread cyber-attack against state voting systems during the 2016 presidential election. "The Legacy of Lynching" rebroadcasts a look at a memorial to the thousands of African-Americans that were killed by lynch mobs in the post-Civil War era. "For Better or for Worse" rebroadcasts a segment on an Alzheimer's patient and her caregiver husband for 10 years to document the struggles they face.
  • The Fighter, Collateral Damage, The Harvard Lampoon
    E50
    The Fighter, Collateral Damage, The Harvard Lampoon
  • War Crime, Saving a Generation, Second Act
    E51
    War Crime, Saving a Generation, Second Act
  • The Data Miner, The Shooting, The Price of Admission
    E52
    The Data Miner, The Shooting, The Price of Admission"The Data Miner" rebroadcasts a segment on the Facebook date leak scandal and interviews the man accused of stealing the data. "The Shooting" rebroadcasts an interview with Representative Steve Scalise about the attack on him. "The Price of Admission" rebroadcasts an examination of a scholarship program set up by Bill and Melinda Gates that has helped to send 20,000 low-income students to college.
  • Aly Raisman, Clones
    E53
    Aly Raisman, Clones"Aly Raisman" rebroadcasts an interview with the Olympic gymnast about the sex assault scandal surround USA Gymnastics. "Clones" rebroadcasts an examination into the cloning of animals and how a South American polo player cloned his favorite pony to create a stable of strong performers.
  • The Theranos Deception, Impact, Future Factor
    E54
    The Theranos Deception, Impact, Future FactorHow a company with a blood-testing machine that could never perform as touted went from billion-dollar baby to complete bust; then, combat veterans coming home with CTE; and, making ideas into reality
  • The Dutch Solution, The Power of Google, Into the Wild
    E55
    The Dutch Solution, The Power of Google, Into the Wild"The Dutch Solution" looks at how the Dutch are using their water management skills to help areas threatened by extreme weather. "The Real Power of Google" rebroadcasts an examination into the power of the search engine company and talks to critics who claim it stifles competition. "Into the Wild" rebroadcasts a profile of wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelsen.

 

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