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60 Minutes Season 45 Episodes
Season 45 Episode Guide
48 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
The Longest War/Arnold
Sun, Sep 30, 2012
"The Longest War" interviews General John Allen and Afghan President Hamid Karzai about what is and is not working in the decade old war in Afghanistan. "Arnold" interviews former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger about the infidelities that ended his marriage and his upcoming autobiography.
Episode 2
Huawei/Sticker Shock/Rodriguez
Sun, Oct 7, 2012
"Huawei" looks at the Chinese telecommunications giant that some claim poses a security threat to the United States government. "Sticker Shock" investigates the rising prices of glasses. "Rodriguez" interviews the famous singer and songwriter about a recent film about his life.
Episode 3
Aleppo/Coming Home/James Bond
Sun, Oct 14, 2012
"Aleppo" goes to Syria for an inside look at how the civil war is destroying communities. "Coming Home" examines a Texas program that seeks to help veterans who are getting in trouble with the law. "James Bond" looks at the long-running James Bond franchise.
Episode 4
Rocky Mountain High/Resignation/Spielberg
Sun, Oct 21, 2012
"Rocky Mountain High" examines the thriving medical marijuana industry in Colorado. "Resignation" interviews a former Goldman Sachs's employee who is publicly criticizing the company. "Spielberg" interviews the famous film director. There is also an update on drug accusations against Lance Armstrong.
Episode 5
The Death and Life of Asheboro/Stealing History/The Face of the Franchise
Sun, Oct 28, 2012
"The Death and Life of Asheboro" goes to North Carolina to see how one town is doing in the still stalled economy. "Stealing History" investigates how a conman was able to steal thousands of important historical archives over a period of several years. "The Face of the Franchise" profiles the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Episode 6
The Broken Senate/McCullough/Leader of the Pack
Sun, Nov 4, 2012
"The Broken Senate" examines how the U.S. Senate is bogged down in partisan gridlock. "McCullough" interviews popular historian David McCullough who observes that many of the issues that face us to day are similar to issues our country has struggled with in the past. "Leader of the Pack" interviews Aaron Rodgers the NFL MVP and quarterback of the Green Bay Packers.
Episode 7
Belle Harbor/3 Million Open Jobs/McCullough
Sun, Nov 11, 2012
"Belle Harbor" interviews residents of New York City about the hurricane Sandy disaster. "Three Million Open Jobs" examines how millions in America remain unemployed while U.S. manufacturers are having trouble filling jobs requiring skill with high-tech machinery. "McCullough" follows the historian to Paris and examines how the city had a profound influence on the United States.
Episode 8
The Super Cartel/The Baby Lab/The College Game
Sun, Nov 18, 2012
"The Super Cartel" follows Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a three-year investigation to bust one of the largest drug trafficking rings in history. "The Baby Lab" looks at scientists who are studying whether infants understand morality. "The College Game" takes a close look at college football. "Update" offers an update on the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Episode 9
Children Helping Children/The New York City Ballet/Lion Kings
Sun, Nov 25, 2012
"Children Helping Children" looks at an organization founded by Craig Kielburger that helps empower children to help other children. "The New York City Ballet" goes behind the scenes with Peter Martins to look at the New York Ballet. "Lion Kings" profiles celebrated nature filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert.
Episode 10
The Cost of Admission/Three Generations of Punishment/Around the World in 20 Days
Sun, Dec 2, 2012
"The Cost of Admission" investigates allegations that a hospital chain pressured doctors to admit patients regardless of their medical needs. "Three Generations of Punishment" interviews a man born an raised in a North Korean prison camp. "Around the World in 20 Days" profiles tow adventures who have built a solar powered airplane.
Episode 11
The False Confession Capital/The Race to Save the Tortoise/Hugh Jackman
Sun, Dec 9, 2012
"The False Confession Capital" examines two cases in Chicago where teenagers were pressured into confessing to crimes the did not commit. "The Race to Save the Tortoise" looks at efforts to protect turtles and tortoises from poachers. "Hugh Jackman" interviews the actor about his role in the film version of Les Miserables. "Update" looks at the current status of Grover Norquist's tax pledge.
Episode 12
Newtown/Costa Concordia/The Library
Sun, Dec 16, 2012
"Newtown" examines the recent shooting at a Connecticut elementary school which has taken the lives of 20 children and 6 adults. "Costa Concordia" examines the salvage operation targeting the capsized luxury liner. "The Library" rebroadcasts a segment on the Vatican library.
Episode 13
The Year of Adele/Rodriguez/Taylor Swift
Sun, Dec 23, 2012
"The Year of Adele" rebroadcasts a profile and interview with the singer. "Rodriguez" rebroadcasts a profile and interview the famous singer and songwriter about the recent film about his life. "Taylor Swift" rebroadcasts a profile and interview with the young musician.
Episode 14
Breakthrough/Morten Storm/Judd Apatow
Sun, Dec 30, 2012
"Breakthrough" examines how researchers have created robotic prostheses that can move based on a person's thoughts. "Morten Storm" interviews a Danish spy who played a crucial role in the killing of Anwar Al Awlaki. "Judd Apatow" interviews the comedy filmmaker.
Episode 15
The Paper/Design Thinking/Barca
Sun, Jan 6, 2013
"The Paper" examines why the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper is going to a three-day-a-week publishing schedule in response to competition from the Internet. "Design Thinking" examines efforts to incorporate human behavior into design. "Barca" looks at the training system behind Barcelona's winning soccer team.
Episode 16
March of the Machines/Justice Sotomayor/Free Diving
Sun, Jan 13, 2013
"March of the Machines" examines how technological advancements have revolutionized the workplace but have not created jobs. "Justice Sotomayor" interviews the Supreme Court Justice about her life, career, and appointment. "Free Diving" looks at the dangerous extreme sport where divers reach great depths on only one breath.
Episode 17
President Obama & Secretary Clinton/The Fall of Lance Armstrong
Sun, Jan 27, 2013
"President Obama & Secretary Clinton" offers a special joint interview with the President and the Secretary of State. "The Fall of Lance Armstrong" talks to an Anti-Doping Agent who claims that Lance Armstrong withheld the truth and lied in his recent interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Episode 18
Attack in Algeria/40 Million Mistakes/Lincoln
Sun, Feb 10, 2013
"Attack in Algeria" interviews three of the five American survivors of a recent Al Qaeda attack on an Algerian natural gas facility. "40 Million Mistakes" investigates the accuracy of the credits reports that consumers rely on to get credit cards. "Lincoln" examines the president in light of the recent Steven Spielberg film about him.
Episode 19
Iron Dome/Africa Mercy/Dame Maggie
Sun, Feb 17, 2013
"Iron Dome" examines a revolutionary defense system in Israel that is protecting the country from rocket attack from the Gaza strip. "Africa Mercy" goes to the world's largest civilian hospital ship and interviews volunteers about their work. "Dame Maggie" profiles Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith.
Episode 20
The Life and Death of Clay Hunt/China's Real Estate Mogul/China's Real Estate Bubble
Sun, Mar 3, 2013
"The Life and Death of Clay Hunt" examines the death of a Marine Veteran who worked with other soldiers with PTSD. "China's Real Estate Mogul" interviews Zhang Xin one of the richest self-made billionaire women in the world. "China's Real Estate Bubble" examines whether there is a residential real estate bubble in China.
Episode 21
Lethal Medicine/Sheryl Sandberg/God's Architect
Sun, Mar 10, 2013
"Lethal Medicine" investigates the source of a tainted pain medication that caused a fungal meningitis that has killed 48 people. "Sheryl Sandberg" interviews the chief operating officer of Facebook. "God's Architect" examines Antoni Gaudí's beautiful Sagrada Família in Barcelona which has been under construction for 130 years.
Episode 22
The American Nuns/The Innovator/Hit Man
Sun, Mar 17, 2013
"The American Nuns" examines how some liberal Roman Catholic nuns in the United States are disillusioned with the Church. "The Innovator" interviews Twitter creator Jack Dorsey about his past work and his current company Square. "Hit Man" interviews John Veasey a former hit man for the Philadelphia Mob.
Episode 23
Crackdown in Russia/Blindsided/The Nile Crocodile
Sun, Mar 24, 2013
"Crackdown in Russia" examines how the Russian punk protest band Pussy Riot staged an anti-Putin rally in Moscow and are now facing stiff prison sentences. "Blindsided" interviews Brian Banks a former football prospect who life was changed when he was sent to prison on a rape charge for which he was later exonerated. "The Nile Crocodile" examines the man-eating Nile crocodile that is both graceful and dangerous.
Episode 24
The Pioneer Hotel Fire/The Lost Boys
Sun, Mar 31, 2013
"The Pioneer Hotel Fire" investigated the Pioneer Fire in Tucson that killed 29 people in 1970 and argues that new evidence may free the man who was judged to be responsible and was imprisoned for 42 years. "The Lost Boys" follows several Sudanese refugees who have resettled in the United States.
Episode 25
12-14/Linsanity
Sun, Apr 7, 2013
"12-14" interviews the parents and families of the victims of the Newton massacre and examines how they are now working to change gun laws in order to prevent future gun violence. "Linsanity" profiles Asian-American basketball star Jeremy Lin who shot from obscurity to stardom in a manner of a few weeks.
Episode 26
The Warlord/The Knuckleballer/Marfa, Texas
Sun, Apr 14, 2013
"The Warlord" goes to Africa to examine search for Joseph Kony who is one of the world's most wanted warlords. "The Knuckleballer" profiles baseball pitcher and Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey. "Marfa, Texas" goes to a West Texas town where a group of cowboys and artists are creating a cultural hub.
Episode 27
The Boston Bombings/Sniffing for Bombs/The 9-11 Museum
Sun, Apr 21, 2013
"The Boston Bombings" investigates the Boston Marathon bombing and interviews Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis. "Sniffing Out Bombs" looks at how dogs are being used domestically for anti-terror operations. "The 9/11 Museum" offers the first in-depth look at the National September 11 Memorial Museum currently under construction at Ground Zero.
Episode 28
Angel of Death/Rosie's Run for the Roses
Sun, Apr 28, 2013
"Angel of Death" offers the first interview with serial killer Charles Cullen who confessed to killing 40 patients while working as a nurse. "Rosie's Run for the Roses" profiles American jockey Rosie Napravnik who is one of only a few successful jockeys in the history of horse-racing.
Episode 29
Counterinsurgency Cops/Robin Hood/Invisible Wounds
Sun, May 5, 2013
"Counterinsurgency Cops" examines how counterinsurgency tactics developed by the military are being used in the United States to take back the streets from criminal gangs. "Robin Hood" interviews Paul Tudor Jones who founded the Robin Hood Foundation a charity that helps New York's neediest people. "Invisible Wounds" looks at how tens of thousands of veterans suffer permanent brain injuries from concussions.
Episode 30
The Rescue of Jessica Buchanan/Succeeding as Civilians/Bill Gates 2.0
Sun, May 12, 2013
"The Rescue of Jessica Buchanan" interviews the American aid worker about her terrifying kidnapping and her dramatic nighttime rescue by Navy SEALs in the desert of Somalia. "Succeeding As Civilians" talks to an Air Force veteran and business professor who is teaching veterans how to start their own businesses. "Bill Gates 2.0" interviews the founder of Microsoft about his current life and philanthropy.
Episode 31
A Face in the Crowd/Three Generations of Punishment/Michael Jackson
Sun, May 19, 2013
"A Face in the Crowd" examines how the use of computer facial recognition technology is making it harder to stay anonymous. "Three Generations of Punishment" rebroadcasts a segment on a North Korean defector who grew upon in brutal political prison. "Michael Jackson" offers a rare look at the personal effects of the late rock star.
Episode 32
A Long and Dangerous Journey/Lion Kings/Taylor Swift
Sun, May 19, 2013
"A Long and Dangerous Journey" examines the plight of thousands of Afghan boys who have fled their war-torn country and made it to Europe. "Lion Kings" rebroadcasts a segment on lion documentary filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert. "Taylor Swift" rebroadcasts a segment on the popular singer and songwriter.
Episode 33
Breakthrough/Stealing History/Dame Maggie
Sun, Jun 2, 2013
"Breakthrough" rebroadcasts a segment on how researchers have created robotic prostheses that can move based on a person's thoughts. "Stealing History" rebroadcasts an investigation into how a conman was able to steal thousands of important historical archives over a period of several years. "Dame Maggie" rebroadcasts a profile of Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith.
Episode 34
The Cost of Admission/Justice Sotomayor/God's Architect
Sun, Jun 9, 2013
"The Cost of Admission" rebroadcasts an investigation into allegations that a hospital chain pressured doctors to admit patients regardless of their medical needs. "Justice Sotomayor" rebroadcasts an interview with the Supreme Court Justice about her life, career, and appointment. "God's Architect" rebroadcasts a segment examining Antoni Gaudí's beautiful Sagrada Família in Barcelona which has been under construction for 130 years.
Episode 35
The Super Cartel/Sticker Shock/Barca
Sun, Jun 16, 2013
"The Super Cartel" rebroadcasts a segment on how Immigration and Customs Enforcement busted one of the largest drug trafficking rings in history. "Sticker Shock" rebroadcasts an investigation into the rising prices of glasses. "Barca" rebroadcasts a look at the training system behind Barcelona's winning soccer team.
Episode 36
Evidence of Innocence/Crackdown in Russia/Design Thinking
Sun, Jun 23, 2013
"Evidence of Innocence" rebroadcasts a segment on how an innocent man was freed after 25 years in prison due to DNA evidence. "Crackdown in Russia" rebroadcasts a segment on the Russian female punk protest band Pussy Riot. "Design Thinking" rebroadcasts a segment on David Kelley who is trying to incorporate human behavior into design.
Episode 37
Sheryl Sandberg/McCullough
Sun, Jun 30, 2013
"Sheryl Sandberg" rebroadcasts and interview with the controversial chief operating officer of the social networking giant Facebook. "McCullough" rebroadcasts an interview with popular author and historian David McCullough who talks about United States history.
Episode 38
Hugh Jackman/Lincoln/James Bond
Sun, Jul 7, 2013
A special "Night at the Movies" edition. "Hugh Jackman" rebroadcasts an interview with the famous Australian actor about his role in Les Miserables. "Lincoln" rebroadcasts a segment on the new Steven Spielberg film about the American emancipator. "James Bond" rebroadcasts a segment on the latest film in the long-running spy series.
Episode 39
Angel of Death/The Race to Save the Tortoise
Sun, Jul 14, 2013
"Angel of Death" rebroadcasts an interview with the serial killer nurse Charles Cullen who may be responsible for as many as 40 murders. "The Race to Save the Tortoise" rebroadcasts a segment on efforts to save turtles and tortoises from poachers.
Episode 40
Sniffing for Bombs/The Lost Boys
Sun, Jul 21, 2013
"Sniffing For Bombs" rebroadcasts a segment on dogs that are trained to sniff for bombs as part of domestic anti-terrorist operations. "The Lost Boys" rebroadcasts a segment on several Sudanese refugees who have resettled in the United States.
Episode 41
The American Nuns/Bill Gates 2.0/The Baby Lab
Sun, Jul 28, 2013
"The American Nuns" rebroadcasts a segment on liberal nuns in the United States who are disillusioned with the Roman Catholic Church. "Bill Gates 2.0" rebroadcasts an interview with the Microsoft founder about his philanthropy. "The Baby Lab" rebroadcasts a segment on scientists who are studying whether infants understand morality.
Episode 42
Counterinsurgency Cops/Africa Mercy/Marfa, Texas
Sun, Aug 4, 2013
"Counterinsurgency Cops" rebroadcasts a segment on how counterinsurgency tactics developed by the military are being used in the United States to take back the streets from criminal gangs. "Africa Mercy" rebroadcasts a segment on the world's largest civilian hospital ship. "Marfa, Texas" rebroadcasts a segment on the West Texas town and cultural hub.
Episode 43
Lethal Medicine/China's Real Estate Mogul/China's Real Estate Bubble
Sun, Aug 11, 2013
"Lethal Medicine" rebroadcasts an investigation into the source of a tainted pain medication. "China's Real Estate Mogul" rebroadcasts an interview with Zhang Xin one of the richest self-made billionaire women in the world. "China's Real Estate Bubble" rebroadcasts a segment on whether there is a residential real estate bubble in China.
Episode 44
Morten Storm/Robin Hood/Free Diving
Sun, Aug 18, 2013
"Morten Storm" rebroadcasts an interview with a Danish spy who played a crucial role in the killing of Anwar Al Awlaki. "Robin Hood" rebroadcasts an interview with the founder of New York's Robin Hood Foundation. "Free Diving" rebroadcasts a look at the dangerous extreme sport.
Episode 45
40 Million Mistakes/A Face in the Crowd/The Nile Crocodile
Sun, Aug 25, 2013
"40 Million Mistakes" rebroadcasts an investigation of the accuracy of credits reports that consumers rely on to get credit cards. "A Face in the Crowd" rebroadcasts a segment on how the use of computer facial recognition technology is making it harder to stay anonymous. "The Nile Crocodile" rebroadcasts a segment on the man-eating Nile crocodile.
Episode 46
Costa Concordia/Teacher to the World/The Innovator
Sun, Sep 1, 2013
"Costa Concordia" rebroadcasts a segment on the salvage operation targeting the capsized luxury liner. "Teacher to the World" rebroadcasts a segment on an educator using computers to teach millions around the world. "The Innovator" rebroadcasts an interview with Twitter creator Jack Dorsey.
Episode 47
March of the Machines/The 9-11 Museum/Michael Jackson
Sun, Sep 8, 2013
"March of the Machines" rebroadcasts a segment about technological advancements at workplace. "The 9/11 Museum" rebroadcasts a look at the National September 11 Memorial Museum currently under construction at Ground Zero. "Michael Jackson" rebroadcasts a look at the personal effects of the late rock star.
Episode 48
Syria/The Briefer/Rocky Mountain High
Sun, Sep 15, 2013
"Syria" interviews Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and President Obama about the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian civil war. "The Briefer" profiles Deputy CIA Director Michael Morell who advises the president on the situation in Syria. "Rocky Mountain High" rebroadcasts a segment on the thriving medical marijuana industry in Colorado.