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60 Minutes Season 47 Episodes
Season 47 Episode Guide
53 Episodes 2014 - 2015
Episode 1
The Islamic State/The Tax Refund Scam
Sun, Sep 21, 2014
"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.
Episode 2
President Obama/Chairman Ma
Sun, Sep 28, 2014
"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.
Episode 3
The Director/The Cost of Cancer Drugs/The Smartest Dog in the World
Sun, Oct 5, 2014
"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.
Episode 4
The Director/The War on Leaks/Public Enemy
Sun, Oct 12, 2014
"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.
Episode 5
Ending Life/Gold Rush/Saving History
Sun, Oct 19, 2014
"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.
Episode 6
Treating Ebola/Breeding Out Disease/Foo Fighters
Sun, Oct 26, 2014
"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.
Episode 7
Recruiting for ISIS/Under Fire/Blake Shelton
Sun, Nov 2, 2014
"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.
Episode 8
The Ebola Hot Zone/Cleaning Up the VA/Steve Carell
Sun, Nov 9, 2014
"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.
Episode 9
Water/Cardinal Sean/Mandy Patinkin
Sun, Nov 16, 2014
"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.
Episode 10
Falling Apart/Chernobyl/Forgotten Corner of Hell
Sun, Nov 23, 2014
"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.
Episode 11
War and Hunger/Swiping Your Card/The Lion Whisperer
Sun, Nov 30, 2014
"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.
Episode 12
The Spill at Dan River/Disrupting Cancer/The City of Music
Sun, Dec 7, 2014
"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.
Episode 13
Denied/Inside Homs/Mindfulness
Sun, Dec 14, 2014
"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.
Episode 14
Cuba/Senator Tom Coburn/Reese Witherspoon
Sun, Dec 21, 2014
"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.
Episode 15
Pope Francis/The Library
Sun, Dec 28, 2014
"Pope Francis" rebroadcasts a segment on the new pope of the Catholic Church who is spurning tradition and bringing a humility and humanity back to the papacy. "The Library" rebroadcasts a segment that offers a behind the scenes look at the Vatican library.
Episode 16
Ending America's Longest War/Alive and Kickin
Sun, Jan 4, 2015
"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.
Episode 17
Colorado Pot/Obamacare/Up
Sun, Jan 11, 2015
"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.
Episode 18
The Republican Leaders/The Cleveland Division/Li Na
Sun, Jan 25, 2015
"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.
Episode 19
Foo Fighters/Blake Shelton/City of Music
Sun, Feb 1, 2015
"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.
Episode 20
Darpa Dan/The Swiss Leaks/Selma
Sun, Feb 8, 2015
"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.
Episode 21
ZMapp/A New Kind of Terrorist/Bradley Cooper
Sun, Feb 15, 2015
"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.
Episode 22
Remembering Bob Simon
Sun, Feb 22, 2015
Remembering Bob Simon offers a memorial to the late CBS correspondent and looks at some of his favorite stories. "Bob Simon" looks at his body of work and interviews some of his friends and co-workers. "The Shame of Srebrenica" rebroadcasts a segment on the Srebrenica massacre. "The Sea Gypsies" rebroadcasts a look at how a nomadic sea tribe was able to survive a tsunami. "The Recyclers" rebroadcasts a segment on an orchestra that originates in one of the poorest places in Paraguay.
Episode 23
The Storm After the Storm/Lumber Liquidators/Who Is Larry David?
Sun, Mar 1, 2015
"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.
Episode 24
Who Killed the Prosecutor?/Coming Home/The Maestro
Sun, Mar 8, 2015
"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.
Episode 25
Dead or Alive/A Few Good Women/Back to the Wild
Sun, Mar 15, 201543 mins
"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.
Episode 26
Iraq's Christians/Rare Earth Elements/Starstruck
Sun, Mar 22, 2015
"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.
Episode 27
Bashar Al-Assad/Killing Cancer
Sun, Mar 29, 2015
"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.
Episode 28
Homeland Security/The Good Friday Agreement/Wikimania
Sun, Apr 5, 2015
"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.
Episode 29
The Attack on Sony/Ambassador Kennedy/Rush to Judgment
Sun, Apr 12, 2015
"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.
Episode 30
A Crime Against Humanity/TED Talks/Hoop Dreams
Sun, Apr 19, 2015
"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.
Episode 31
Death in the Mediterranean/The Battle Above
Sun, Apr 26, 2015
"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.
Episode 32
The Lesson of War/All-American/Whisky Island
Sun, May 3, 2015
"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.
Episode 33
The Spy Among Us/Misty Copeland
Sun, May 10, 2015
"The Spy Among Us" looks at the life of Jack Barsky a KGB spy from the Soviet Union who lived for decades in the United States without being detected. "Misty Copeland" profiles the famous ballerina who overcame a underprivileged childhood and a potentially career-ending injury to finally realize her dream.
Episode 34
An Unlikely Informant/The Unknown America/The King of CrossFit
Sun, May 10, 2015
"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.
Episode 35
A Monumental Project/Child Suicide Bombers/Falling Apart
Sun, May 17, 2015
"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.
Episode 36
Ending America's Longest War/Coming Home/A Forgotten Corner of Hell
Sun, May 24, 2015
"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.
Episode 37
The Cleveland Division/Water/Who Is Larry David?
Sun, May 31, 2015
"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.
Episode 38
Colorado Pot/The Storm After the Storm/Bradley Cooper
Sun, Jun 7, 2015
"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.
Episode 39
Recruiting for Isis/The Spill at Dan River/The Smartest Dog in the World
Sun, Jun 14, 2015
"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.
Episode 40
The Director/The Cost of Cancer Drugs/Saving History
Sun, Jun 21, 2015
"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.
Episode 41
The Tax Refund Scam/Cleaning Up the VA/Foo Fighters
Sun, Jun 28, 2015
"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.
Episode 42
Dead or Alive/Breeding Out Disease/Steve Carell
Sun, Jul 5, 2015
"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.
Episode 43
The Swiss Leaks/Alive and Kickin
Sun, Jul 12, 2015
"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.
Episode 44
Rare Earth Elements/Ending Life/All-American
Sun, Jul 19, 2015
"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.
Episode 45
The Gaskos/Wikimania/Starstruck
Sun, Jul 26, 2015
"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.
Episode 46
Denied/The Battle Above
Sun, Aug 2, 2015
"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.
Episode 47
War and Hunger/Ted Talks/Back to the Wild
Sun, Aug 9, 2015
"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.
Episode 48
Lumber Liquidators/A Monumental Project/The Unknown America
Sun, Aug 16, 201543 mins
"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.
Episode 49
A Crime Against Humanity/Senator Tom Coburn/Misty Copeland
Sun, Aug 23, 2015
"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.
Episode 50
The Spy Among Us/Li Na
Sun, Aug 30, 2015
"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.
Episode 51
The Attack on Sony/Cardinal Sean/Mindfulness
Sun, Sep 6, 2015
"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.
Episode 52
Iraq's Christians/Shooting at Chardon High/The King of CrossFit
Sun, Sep 13, 2015
"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.
Episode 53
President Rouhani/Pope Francis/The Smartest Dog in the World
Sun, Sep 20, 2015
"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.