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60 Minutes Season 38 Episodes
Season 38 Episode Guide
52 Episodes 2005 - 2006
Episode 1
Hostage/In Search of Bin Laden/The Captain
Sun, Sep 25, 2005
"Hostage" interviews Roy Hallums who was held in captivity in Iraq for ten months by insurgents. "In Search of Bin Laden" goes to the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan to find news on the whereabouts of Osama Bin Laden. "The Captain" profiles New York Yankee team captain Derek Jeter. "Andy Rooney" talks about the passing of Peter Jennings.
Episode 2
Chalabi/A Fractured Mind/Elian
Sun, Oct 2, 2005
"Chalabi" interviews the controversial deputy prime minister of Iraq. "A Fractured Mind" profiles scholar Robert Oxnam who has been diagnosed with multiple personality disorder. "Elian" interviews Elian Gonzalez about his life in Cuba and his memories of his short and divisive stay in the United States. "Andy Rooney" talks about the costs of the Iraq war.
Episode 3
My FBI/The Dinner Set Gang/NASCAR Family
Sun, Oct 9, 2005
"My FBI" interviews a former FBI director about his relationship with Bill Clinton. "The Dinner Set Gang" looks at how two jewel thieves stole millions from the wealthy. "NASCAR Family" looks at the France family who own and operate NASCAR. "Andy Rooney" talks about going wireless.
Episode 4
Addicted to Heroin/Romo/The Lord God Bird
Sun, Oct 16, 2005
"Addicted to Heroin" examines how Afghanistan has become the world's largest supplier of opium and heroin. "Romo" interviews controversial NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski. "The Lord God Bird" examines sightings of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker which has long been thought to be extinct. "Andy Rooney" talks about bottled water.
Episode 5
39 Years 6 Months 4 Days/Michael Jordan/Rex
Sun, Oct 23, 2005
"39 Years, 6 Months, 4 Days" interviews former U.S. solider Charles Jenkins who defected to North Korea four decades ago. "Michael Jordan" interviews the basketball star on death of his father, his gambling and his love of basketball. "Rex" examines savants with extraordinary musical talent despite their impaired brains. "Andy Rooney" looks at viewer mail.
Episode 6
The Outing of Valerie Plame/Whose Life Is It Anyway?/Prince Charles
Sun, Oct 30, 2005
"The Outing of Valerie Plame" interviews of the family and former colleagues the publicly exposed CIA agent. "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" examines whether it is discriminatory for employers to control the health choices of employees with wellness programs. "Prince Charles" interviews the heir to the British throne. "Andy Rooney" talks about disliking hospitals that advertise.
Episode 7
The Most Dangerous Road in the World/First Man/The Winner
Sun, Nov 6, 2005
"The Most Dangerous Road in the World" goes to Iraqi to interviews the soldiers who patrol Baghdad airport highway. "First Man" offers the first television profile of astronaut Neil Armstrong. "The Winner" profiles New England quarterback Tom Brady. "Andy Rooney" talks about milk.
Episode 8
Aftershock/Burning Rage/Mad Money Man
Sun, Nov 13, 2005
"Aftershock' visits a team of New York paramedics who traveled to Pakistan to help after the recent earthquake there. "Burning Rage" reports on extremist environmentalists who advocate violence against human beings. "Mad Money Man" profiles the popular CNBC host Jim Cramer. "Andy Rooney" talks about living ex-presidents.
Episode 9
Illegal and Thriving/New Orleans Is Sinking/U2
Sun, Nov 20, 2005
"Illegal and Thriving" examines the recent explosion in Internt gambling and whether it should be legalized. "New Orleans Is Sinking" looks at the long term costs of rebuilding New Orleans and the predictions that the city will be below sea level in 90 years. "U2" profiles the famous band. "Andy Rooney" talks about why the President leaves the White House so much.
Episode 10
Plan B/Living Large/James Blake
Sun, Nov 27, 2005
"Plan B" examines how the FDA has failed to approve over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraceptive known as Plan B. "Living Large" investigates how Americans are demanding larger and larger houses. "James Blake" profiles the famous tennis player. "Andy Rooney" looks at foreign newspapers.
Episode 11
Chasing the Flu/MS-13/Howard Stern
Sun, Dec 4, 2005
"Chasing the Flu" investigates the bird though that some think could turn into a pandemic that would threaten millions. "MS-13" investigates a powerful gang and FBI efforts to crack down on them. "Howard Stern" profiles the famous radio jock. "Andy Rooney" talks about his desk.
Episode 12
Dying to Get In/The Dinner Set Gang/Swimming with Sharks
Sun, Dec 11, 2005
"Dying to Get In" examines how higher border security has forced illegal immigrants to take more dangerous journeys into the United States. "The Dinner Set Gang" rebroadcasts a segment on how two jewel thieves stole millions from the wealthy. "Swimming with Sharks" looks at the dangerous new hobby of shark tourism. "Andy Rooney" looks at car names.
Episode 13
The Bridge to Gretna/Rendition/Morgan Freeman
Sun, Dec 18, 2005
"The Bridge to Gretna" examines a case where Katrina refugees were prevented from passing over a bridge by shotgun wielding police officers. "Rendition" rebroadcasts and updates an examination of the controversial practice of the CIA handing over terror suspects to countries that use torture. "Morgan Freeman" profiles the Oscar winning actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas catalogs.
Episode 14
The New Beirut/The Sea Gypsies/Tina Turner
Sun, Dec 25, 2005
"The New Beirut" goes to Lebanon to examine the fledgling democracy there. "The Sea Gypsies" rebroadcasts a segment on how a nomadic sea tribe was able to survive a tsunami. "Tina Turner" profiles the famous rock singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas television pieces.
Episode 15
The New Space Race/Fighting AIDS/Immortality
Sun, Jan 1, 2006
"The New Space Race" rebroadcasts portions of a segment on how the private sector is attempting to perfect space flight. "Fighting AIDS" interviews Bill Clinton about his work against AIDS in Asia. "Immortality" looks at the scientific possibility of human immortality. "Andy Rooney" talks about the first thing to do in the morning.
Episode 16
Gangster Cops?/Sir Howard/Bode
Sun, Jan 8, 2006
"Gangster Cops?" interviews a former New York City detective who is accused of being a Mafia hit man. "Sir Howard" interviews the new CEO of Sony Sir Howard Stringer. "Bode" interviews the skiing sensation Bode Miller. "Andy Rooney" discusses the angry letters he received over his commentary about American cars.
Episode 17
Bring 'Em Home Murtha/The Hermit Kingdom/Felicity
Sun, Jan 15, 2006
"Bring 'Em Home Murtha" interviews John Murtha one of the biggest critics of the war in Iraq. "The Hermit Kingdom" offers a rare look into the communist dictatorship of North Korea. "Felicity" interviews actress Felicity Huffman. "Andy Rooney" talks about getting older.
Episode 18
The Oil Sands/Kinky for Governor/Fatal1ty
Sun, Jan 22, 2006
"The Oil Sands" examines the oil boom in Alberta, Canada, and how the oil reserves there may be eight times that of Saudi Arabia. "Kinky for Governor" interviews Kinky Friedman about his campaign for Governor of Texas. "Fatal1ty" interviews professional video game player Johnathan Wendel. "Andy Rooney" talks about how America is getting more crowded.
Episode 19
The Worst Case Scenario/Prisoner of Pain/Off the Scale
Sun, Jan 29, 2006
"The Worst Case Scenario" examines whether the government is prepared for terrorist scenarios involving nuclear attacks in the United States. "Prisoner of Pain" looks at a case where an accident victim in severe pain was sent to prison for attempting to get pain medication. "Off the Scale" interviews opera singer Deborah Voigt about her gastric bypass surgery. "Andy Rooney" talks about inventions.
Episode 20
Superstars
Sun, Feb 5, 2006
60 Minutes looks back at past interviews and profiles of celebrity superstars including Bono of U2, singers Sheryl Crow and Sting, actor George Clooney, actress Hillary Swank, conductors Michael Tilson Thomas, tenor Placido Domingo, and the founder Cirque du Soleil.
Episode 21
War Profiteers?/A Surplus of Embryos/Wounds of War
Sun, Feb 12, 2006
"War Profiteers?" investigates how some of the $50 billion the U.S. spent on reconstruction work in Iraq has been directed toward profiteers. "A Surplus of Embryos" examines the White House's restriction of the use of human embryos in stem cell research. "Wounds of War" interviews several wounder veterans from the Iraq War. "Andy Rooney" talks about misconceptions about the Iraq War.
Episode 22
State of Denmark/Global Warning!/Philip Seymour Hoffman
Sun, Feb 19, 2006
"State of Denmark" examines the furor over the cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad published in a Danish newspaper. "Global Warning!" examines evidence of Global Warming in the arctic. "Philip Seymour Hoffman" interviews the Oscar nominated actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about whether all presidents are worthy of honor on President's Day.
Episode 23
To Walk Again/On the Waterfront/Coal Cowboy
Sun, Feb 26, 2006
"To Walk Again" talks to a doctor who is working with stem cells in an effort to cure paralysis. "On the Waterfront" examines the furor over the proposed sale of U.S. port terminals to a Middle Eastern firm. "Coal Cowboy" interviews the governor of Montana about reducing our dependence on foreign oil by developing diesel fuel from coal. "Andy Rooney" visits the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Episode 24
Is the Price Right?/The Court Martial of Willie Brand/The Prince of Pot
Sun, Mar 5, 2006
"Is the Price Right?" investigates whether hospitals are making uninsured patients pay more than insured ones. "The Court Martial of Willie Brand" interviews a soldier accused of assault and murder who claims he was only doing what he was trained to do. "The Prince of Pot" interviews a Canadian who owns a mail-order marijuana seed business. "Andy Rooney" talks about the controversy over Dubai Ports World.
Episode 25
Brutal/Al Qaeda's Town/Gay or Straight?
Sun, Mar 12, 2006
"Brutal" interviews Kevin Weeks who was once a mob enforce in Boston for Whitey Bulger. "Al Qaeda's Town" goes to Tal Afar in Iraq to examine how the U.S. military retook the town from terrorist. "Gay or Straight?" talks to scientists who are studying what makes people heterosexual and homosexual. "Andy Rooney" talks about Oscar night.
Episode 26
Defending New York/Rewriting the Science/Family Ties
Sun, Mar 19, 2006
"Defending New York" examines how the New York City police department has rebuilt itself to combat terrorism in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "Rewriting the Science" investigates how the Bush administration has rewritten scientific reports to fit their political agenda. "Family Ties" examines how the children of sperm donors are finding their biological parents and relatives. "Andy Rooney" talks about lotteries.
Episode 27
Betting on a Fall/Tiger
Sun, Mar 26, 2006
"Betting on a Fall" examines a hedge fund that is accused of spreading negative information on a company and then betting on its falling stock price. "Tiger" interview pro-golfer Tiger Woods about his family. "Andy Rooney" looks at the ingredients of girl scout cookies.
Episode 28
Bin Laden's Bodyguard/What's Good for America.../Working 24-7
Sun, Apr 2, 2006
"Bin Laden's Bodyguard" interviews the former personal bodyguard of Osama bin Laden. "What's Good for America..." examines how General Motors is running into financial problems. "Working 24-7" looks at how the digital revolution has some people working their jobs nearly every waking hour. "Andy Rooney" looks at the news.
Episode 29
Death of a General/The Orphanage/Michelle Wie
Sun, Apr 9, 2006
"Death of a General" interviews a soldier convicted in the death of an Iraqi general. "The Orphanage" goes to Kenya to visit an orphanage for baby elephants. "Michelle Wie" interviews the famous woman golfer. "Andy Rooney" talks about problems with standardized tests.
Episode 30
Terror Behind Bars/Too Many Men/Jamie Oliver
Sun, Apr 16, 2006
"Terror Behind Bars" goes to Israeli to interview imprisoned Palestinian terrorists. "Too Many Men" examines the imbalance between men and women that is being caused by China's one child policy. "Jamie Oliver" profile the work of the young British chef. "Andy Rooney" talks about gifts he has received.
Episode 31
A Spy Speaks Out/Aging in the 21st Century/Star of Starbucks
Sun, Apr 23, 2006
"A Spy Speaks Out" examines charges that the White House ignored facts about weapons of mass destruction when pursuing the war in Iraq. "Aging in the 21st Century" investigates the recent growth in anti-aging products. "Star of Starbucks" profiles Howard Schultz the man behind the coffee chain. "Andy Rooney" talks about the possibility of a woman president.
Episode 32
Lethal and Leaking/Priory of Sion/The Colbert Report
Sun, Apr 30, 2006
"Lethal and Leaking" looks at a site along the Columbia River in Washington which is one of the most contaminated pieces of land in the world. "Priory of Sion" investigates whether a so-called secret society is real of a fraud. "The Colbert Report" profiles comedian Stephen Colbert. "Andy Rooney" looks at predictions made in 1986 about 2001.
Episode 33
Sallie Mae/The Ethanol Solution/Long John Daly
Sun, May 7, 2006
"Sallie Mae" investigates the corporation behind government-backed student loans whose stock is skyrocketing. "The Ethanol Solution" examines whether fuel from corn can offset oil imports in the United States. "Long John Daly" profiles the famous golfer. "Andy Rooney" talks about what is in our medicine cabinets.
Episode 34
The New Boss/The Harlem Children's Zone/Not Ready to Make Nice
Sun, May 14, 2006
"The New Boss" examines how Andy Stern is trying to revitalize labor unions. "The Harlem Children's Zone" looks at how educator Geoffrey Canada is trying to turn at risk children into college-bound students. "Not Ready to Make Nice" profiles the Dixie Chicks about their music and political stance. "Andy Rooney" talks about how places are named for presidents.
Episode 35
I'm Mike Wallace
Sun, May 21, 2006
60 Minutes looks back at the career of Mike Wallace on the eve of his retirement. "Mike" looks back at some of his more famous interviews. "Myron" interviews Wallace and looks at his life. "The Interrogator" looks at some of his more fiery interviews. "The Entertainers" looks at some of the famous actors, actresses, and musicians he as interviewed.
Episode 36
Gangster Cops?/Wounds of War
Sun, May 28, 2006
"Gangster Cops?" rebroadcasts an interview with a former New York City detective who is accused of being a Mafia hit man. "Wounds of War" extends a previously broadcast segment on soldiers wounded in Iraq. "Andy Rooney" talks about Memorial Day.
Episode 37
Dying to Get In/A Different Kind of Grocery/Carl Hiaasen
Sun, Jun 4, 2006
"Dying to Get In" rebroadcasts a segment on how higher border security has forced illegal immigrants to take more dangerous journeys into the United States. "A Different Kind of Grocery" interviews the CEO of Whole Foods Market. "Carl Hiaasen" rebroadcasts an interview with the Miami Herald columnist and novelist. "Andy Rooney" takes about ill-fitting shoes.
Episode 38
Plan B/The Hobbit/Mel Brooks on Broadway
Sun, Jun 11, 2006
"Plan B" rebroadcasts a segment on how the FDA has failed to approve over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraceptive known as Plan B. "The Hobbit" rebroadcasts a segment going to an Indonesian island where archaeologists have discovered an ancient species of human that was only three feet tall. "Mel Brooks on Broadway" interviews the comedy producer about his Broadway hit. "Andy Rooney" talks about milk.
Episode 39
Burning Rage/Kinky for Governor/Swimming with Sharks
Sun, Jun 18, 2006
"Burning Rage" rebroadcasts a report on extremist environmentalists who advocate violence against human beings. "Kinky for Governor" rebroadcasts a profile of Kinky Friedman who is running for governor of Texas. "Swimming with Sharks" rebroadcasts a look at the dangerous new hobby of shark tourism. "Andy Rooney" talks about the bloated military establishment.
Episode 40
The Oil Sands/Rex
Sun, Jun 25, 2006
"The Oil Sands" rebroadcasts a segment on the oil boom in Alberta, Canada, and how the oil reserves there may be eight times that of Saudi Arabia. "Rex" rebroadcasts a segment on savants with extraordinary musical talent despite their impaired brains. "Andy Rooney" talks about modern art in public places.
Episode 41
Elian/Al Qaeda's Town/First Man
Sun, Jul 2, 2006
"Elian" rebroadcasts a segment on Elian Gonzalez about his life in Cuba and his memories of his short and divisive stay in the United States. "Al Qaeda's Town" rebroadcasts a segment on Tal Afar in Iraq and examines how the U.S. military retook the town from terrorists. "First Man" rebroadcasts a profile of astronaut Neil Armstrong. "Andy Rooney" about keeping things in the boxes they came with.
Episode 42
39 Years 6 Months 4 Days/War Profiteers/The Captain
Sun, Jul 9, 2006
"39 Years 6 Months 4 Days" rebroadcasts a segment on former U.S. solider Charles Jenkins who defected to North Korea four decades ago. "War Profiteers?" rebroadcasts an investigation of how some of the $50 billion the U.S. spent on reconstruction work in Iraq has been directed toward profiteers. "The Captain" rebroadcasts a profile of Derek Jeter. "Andy Rooney" talks about overcrowding.
Episode 43
Whose Life Is It Anyway?/Buried in the Past/Bode
Sun, Jul 16, 2006
"Whose Life Is It Anyway?" rebroadcasts a segment on whether it is discriminatory for employers to control the health choices of employees with wellness programs. "Buried in the Past" rebroadcasts a segment on two orphaned brothers who never knew they had family killed in the Holocaust. "Bode" rebroadcasts a profile of skier Bode Miller. "Andy Rooney" talks about the relics of smoking.
Episode 44
Working 24-7/The Most Dangerous Road in the World/The Dinner Set Gang
Sun, Jul 23, 2006
"Working 24-7" rebroadcasts a segment on how the digital revolution has some people working their jobs nearly every waking hour. "The Most Dangerous Road in the World" rebroadcasts a segment on soldiers who patrol a dangerous airport highway in Baghdad, Iraq. "The Dinner Set Gang" rebroadcasts a segment on how two jewel thieves stole millions from the wealthy. "Andy Rooney" talks about medical brochures.
Episode 45
Bin Laden's Bodyguard/Rewriting the Science/U2
Sun, Jul 30, 2006
"Bin Laden's Bodyguard" rebroadcasts an interview with the former personal bodyguard of Osama bin Laden. "Rewriting the Science" rebroadcasts a segment investigating how the Bush administration has rewritten scientific reports to fit their political agenda. "U2" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous band. "Andy Rooney" talks about the possibility of a woman president.
Episode 46
Global Warning/Living Large/Fatal1ty
Sun, Aug 6, 2006
"Global Warning!" rebroadcasts a segment on the evidence of Global Warming in the arctic. "Living Large" rebroadcasts an investigation of how Americans are demanding larger and larger houses. "Fatal1ty" rebroadcasts a profile of professional video game player Johnathan Wendel. "Andy Rooney" talks about lotteries.
Episode 47
President Ahmadinejad/The Colbert Report
Sun, Aug 13, 2006
"President Ahmadinejad" interviews the controversial president of Iran. "The Colbert Report" rebroadcasts a segment on the comedian Stephen Colbert and his political comedy talk show. "Andy Rooney" goes to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Episode 48
Michael Jordan/Submission/Aging in the 21st Century
Sun, Aug 20, 2006
"Michael Jordan" rebroadcasts an interviews with the basketball star. "Submission" rebroadcasts a segment on the controversial film on the treatment of women in Islam and its effect on Holland's reputation for tolerance. "Aging in the 21st Century" rebroadcasts an investigation into the recent growth in anti-aging products. "Andy Rooney" talks about things that have been sent to him.
Episode 49
One Year Later/It Takes One to Know One/Gay or Straight?
Sun, Aug 27, 2006
"One Year Later" interview New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin one years after Hurricane Katrina. "It Takes One to Know One" interviews a former con man who now works to expose fraud to make amends. "Gay or Straight?" rebroadcasts a segment on scientists who are studying what makes people heterosexual and homosexual. "Andy Rooney" looks at predictions made in 1986 about 2001.
Episode 50
Aftershock/Tiger
Sun, Sep 3, 2006
"Aftershock" rebroadcasts a segment on a team of New York paramedics who traveled to Pakistan to help after the recent earthquake there. "Tiger" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous golfer. "Andy Rooney" talks about how utility companies should go wireless.
Episode 51
The Dust at Ground Zero/Tuesday's Children
Sun, Sep 10, 2006
"The Dust at Ground Zero" examines the how toxic dust from the World Trade Center attacks have claim the lives of thousands of New York residents. "Tuesday's Children" looks at the children of 9/11 victims and the struggle to cope with the loss of their parents. "Andy Rooney" talks about the worst days our country has faced.
Episode 52
Illegal and Thriving/Romo/Howard Stern
Sun, Sep 17, 2006
"Illegal and Thriving" rebroadcasts a segment on the recent explosion in Internet gambling and whether it should be legalized. "Romo" rebroadcasts an interview with the controversial NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski. "Howard Stern" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous radio jock. "Andy Rooney" talks about how things are named after people.