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60 Minutes Season 49 Episodes
Season 49 Episode Guide
53 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
The King/The New Cold War/The Picasso Portfolio
Sun, Sep 25, 2016
"The King" interviews King Abdullah II of Jordan about the troubles in the Middle East. "The New Cold War" continues an investigation into the growing possibility of a nuclear conflict between the United States and Russia. "The Picasso Portfolio" looks at the story behind the recent release of a cache of Picasso's artwork.
Episode 2
The Arctic Frontier/Nate Parker/Don't Mess with Mary Quin
Sun, Oct 2, 2016
"The Arctic Frontier" goes to the top of the world to see where the next battle over oil and mineral resources will take place. "Nate Parker" talks to the director about his upcoming historical epic about Nate Turner. "Don't Mess with Mary Quin" talks to a woman who survived a terrorist kidnapping and helped convict the radical cleric that had a rile in her abduction.
Episode 3
Artificial Intelligence/Breaking Good/Gorilla Doctors
Sun, Oct 9, 2016
"Artificial Intelligence" looks at how artificial intelligence is beginning to change the world. "Breaking Good" interviews the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Bryan Cranston. "Gorilla Doctors" looks at how doctors are helping to restore Great Ape populations in Africa.
Episode 4
Finding Refuge/The Brothers Rosenberg
Sun, Oct 16, 2016
"Finding Refuge" examines the Syrian refugee crisis and talks to several Syrian families from Jordan who face a vigorous vetting program to get them into the United States. "The Brothers Rosenberg" interviews the two sons of convicted spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg who seek to clear the name of their mother.
Episode 5
Ask Ohio/Thrown for a Loss/The Influencers
Sun, Oct 23, 2016
"Ask Ohio" goes to the swing state to see how voters are planning to vote on Election Day. "Thrown for a Loss" investigates how a financial analyst may have ripped off some of the NFL's biggest starts. "The Influencers" talks to several popular social media starts and looks at how advertisers are planning to use them to reach new young audiences.
Episode 6
In God's Name/The Pot Vote/The Music of Zomba Prison
Sun, Oct 30, 2016
"In God's Name" interviews a young Muslim man from America about what made him join ISIS. "The Pot Vote" goes to Colorado to investigate the impact of legalized recreational marijuana on the state. "The Music of Zomba Prison" looks at how inmates and guards have collaborated to create music in a prison in Malawi.
Episode 7
The Battle for Mosul/The National Mood/The Zika Virus
Sun, Nov 6, 2016
"The Battle for Mosul" takes an inside look at how Iraq's second largest city is being taken back from ISIS by the Iraqi army. "The National Mood" talks to a panel of American voters about the upcoming election. "The Zika Virus" looks at the growing danger posed by the virus and how the effort to create a vaccine to halt its spread.
Episode 8
The 45th President
Sun, Nov 13, 2016
60 Minutes interviews President-Elect of the United States Donald Trump in his first extensive post-election interview. Lesley Stahl also speaks to future first lady Melania Trump and Donald Trump's four children: Eric, Ivanka, Tiffany, and Donald Jr.
Episode 9
Turkey/The Match of Their Lives/Bruno Mars
Sun, Nov 20, 2016
"Turkey" examines how many Turks and the country's leaders are dissatisfied with American foreign policy. "The Match of Their Lives" examines how the U.S. National Women's Soccer Team are fighting the U.S. Soccer Federation over unfair wages and unequal treatment. "Bruno Mars" interviews the popular singer.
Episode 10
The Prime Minister/The Alzheimer's Laboratory/Fidel Castro
Sun, Nov 27, 2016
"The Prime Minister" interviews Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi about his effort to change Italy. "The Alzheimer's Laboratory" examines efforts to prevent the disease and visits the world's largest concentration of people with with a rare genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's. "Fidel Castro" looks back at Castro's rise to power.
Episode 11
The Speaker of the House/The Golden Triangle/Drive-by Lawsuits
Sun, Dec 4, 2016
"The Speaker of the House" talks to Paul Ryan about about President Donald Trump and discusses the issues that he will address after inauguration. "The Golden Triangle" talks to a man who is responsible for bringing 6,000 manufacturing jobs back to Mississippi. "Drive-by Lawsuits" examines how some lawyers are filing thousands of lawsuits against businesses in the name of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Episode 12
Benjamin Netanyahu/The New Colombia/Lost
Sun, Dec 11, 2016
"Benjamin Netanyahu" interviews the Israeli Prime Minister who is looking forward to working with new U.S. President Donald Trump."The New Colombia" examines efforts to make Columbia a more attractive tourist destination. "Lost" looks at the real-life lost-and-found story of Saroo Brierley which has inspired a new film.
Episode 13
The White Helmets/The Pope's Choir/Denzel
Sun, Dec 18, 2016
"The White Helmets" examines the volunteers of Syrian Civil Defense and their efforts to save civilians in the war town country. "The Pope's Choir" takes an inside look at the oldest choir in the world. "Denzel" talks to the actor about his efforts to put the work of playwright August Wilson on the screen.
Episode 14
The Pope's Choir/Hamilton
Sun, Dec 25, 2016
"The Pope's Choir" rebroadcasts a recently broadcast special segment on the oldest choir in the world that accompanies the Pope when he says Christmas mass. "Hamilton" rebroadcasts an expanded segment on the popular historical Broadway musical which has won eleven Tony Awards.
Episode 15
Crisis in Chicago/Passports for Sale/The Rum War
Sun, Jan 1, 2017
"Crisis in Chicago" goes to Chicago to investigate the rise of violence that is plaguing the city, "Passports for Sale" looks at how small island nations are selling citizenship for a price. "The Rum War" looks at the feud behind the two versions of Havana Club Rum.
Episode 16
The Hostage Policy/The Coming Swarm/The Hunt for Planet Nine
Sun, Jan 8, 2017
"The Hostage Policy" talks to the parents of slain hostages about the U.S. government ransom policy. "The Coming Swarm" looks at how autonomous drone may be used on future battlefields. "The Hunt for Planet Nine" looks at efforts to track down a ninth planet in our solar system.
Episode 17
Barack Obama: Eight Years in the White House
Sun, Jan 15, 2017
60 Minutes interviews President Barack Obama about his eight years in office. He talks about his historic first election, the passing of the Affordable Care Act, the Democrat losses in the 2010 mid-term elections, the killing of Osama bin Laden, the expansion of the Syrian Civil War and Russia's involvement in it.
Episode 18
Finding Refuge/Avalanche/Enhancing the Bike
Sun, Jan 29, 2017
"Finding Refuge" rebroadcasts a look at the Syrian refugee crisis and talks to several Syrian families from Jordan who face a vigorous vetting program to get them into the United States. "Avalanche" looks at the survivors and rescue team of an Italian ski resort that was buried under an avalanche. "Enhancing the Bike" investigates allegations of mechanical cheating in cycling.
Episode 19
Hamilton/The Pope's Choir
Sun, Feb 5, 2017
"Hamilton" rebroadcasts an expanded segment on the popular historical Broadway musical which has won eleven Tony Awards. "The Pope's Choir" rebroadcasts a segment on the oldest choir in the world that accompanies the Pope when he says Christmas mass.
Episode 20
Adele & Beyonce/Bruno Mars
Sun, Feb 12, 2017
"Adele and Beyonce" rebroadcasts segments of interviews with the two Grammy award nominated singers. "Bruno Mars" talks to the musician about his Hawaiian roots and looks at the creative process that helped him to produce some of his most popular songs.
Episode 21
The North Korean Threat/Remington 700/USA Gymnastics
Sun, Feb 19, 2017
"The North Korean Threat" talks to a defector about the threat posed by Kim Jung Un and his regime. "Remington 700" investigates reports that the popular hunting rifle is prone to discharge without someone pulling the trigger. "USA Gymnastics" examines charges of sex abuse that have been made against a former team doctor.
Episode 22
El Chapo/Life After Death Row/The Music of Zomba Prison
Sun, Feb 26, 2017
"El Chapo" rebroadcasts a segment on the notorious drug lord Joaquin Guzman. "Life After Death Row" rebroadcasts a segment on three unjustly convicted people about their exoneration. "The Music of Zomba Prison" rebroadcasts a look at how inmates and guards have collaborated to create music in a prison in Malawi.
Episode 23
The Alzheimer's Laboratory/Taking on the Eiger
Sun, Feb 26, 2017
"The Alzheimer's Laboratory" rebroadcasts a segment on efforts to prevent the disease and visits the world's largest concentration of people with with a rare genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's. "Taking on the Eiger" rebroadcasts a segment on a man who flew, skied and then jumped off the iconic Swiss mountain.
Episode 24
Le Pen/Voices of the Lost/Saving the Lions
Sun, Mar 5, 2017
"Le Pen" profiles Marine Le Pen the controversial candidate for the presidency of France. "Voices of the Lost" examines the data recorder of the El Faro a ship which was lost in the Bermuda Triangle. "Saving the Lions" talks to activists who have saved circus lions from beatings and confinement.
Episode 25
Poisoned/Prisoner 760
Sun, Mar 12, 2017
"Poisoned" interviews Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza who was twice poisoned to the brink of death by a mysterious toxin. "Prisoner 760" talks to a former prisoner in Guantanamo Bay who was released last year after being held for nearly fourteen years.
Episode 26
You're Fired/Fighting Famine/New Kid on the Street
Sun, Mar 19, 2017
"You're Fired" looks how some companies use loopholes in the H-1B visa program to outsource American jobs and displace American workers. "Fighting Famine" examines efforts to fight starvation in South Sudan. "New Kid on the Street" visits Sesame Street and discusses the addition to the show of a character with autism.
Episode 27
Attack in Garland/Fake News/Chess Country
Sun, Mar 26, 2017
"Attack in Garland" looks at the recent attack on a Texas Muhammad cartoon contest by two homegrown jihadists. "Fake News" looks at the growth of fake news on social media. "Chess Country" goes to Franklin County, Mississippi, to see how a chess program has inspired rural children to a state championship.
Episode 28
Shots Fire/Peter Marino
Sun, Apr 2, 2017
"Shots Fire" interviews Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby who is accused of the wrongful killing of Terence Crutcher an unarmed black man. "Peter Marino" profiles the black leather biker gear wearing architect and taste-maker for the rich and famous.
Episode 29
Brain Hacking/Chief of Chobani/Japan's Babe Ruth
Sun, Apr 9, 2017
"Brain Hacking" examines how smartphone designers are using neuroscience to keep us interested in our telephones. "Chief of Chobani" profiles Hamdi Ulukaya the billionaire behind Chobani yogurt. "Japan's Babe Ruth" profiles Shohei Ohtani one of the most Japan's best baseball players.
Episode 30
Return to Newtown/Defenseless/Out of Darkness
Sun, Apr 16, 2017
"Return to Newtown" revisits the parents of school children killed in the Connecticut massacre four years ago. "Defenseless" talks to New Orleans Public Defenders who claim that innocent clients have gone to jail because they lacked the time and resources to defend them properly. "Out of Darkness" profiles two eye surgeons in Burma who are treat cataract patients.
Episode 31
Bloomberg/The Judge/The American Steeplechase
Sun, Apr 23, 2017
"Bloomberg" profiles the billionaire media mogul and former three-term mayor of New York. "The Judge" talks to controversial and provocative Federal Judge Alex Kozinski about Donald Trump. "The American Steeplechase" examines horse racing and the century-old horse tradition of timber racing.
Episode 32
Tawdry Tales/Norman Seeff's Archive/Starr Students
Sun, Apr 30, 2017
"Tawdry Tales" looks at the recently overturned corruption conviction against former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. "Norman Seeff's Archive" looks at film shot by the famous photographer which reveals the rarely seen sides of some of his famous subjects. "Starr Students" looks at a successful school in Somaliland, Africa, that was set up by a former hedge fund trader.
Episode 33
Deported/The Nuremberg Prosecutor/Theo and Joe
Sun, May 7, 2017
"Deported" talks to the family and neighbors of a recently deported father who had no criminal record and had lived in the U.S. for almost twenty years. "The Nuremberg Prosecutor" talks to Ben Ferencz the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials after World War II. "Theo and Joe" gets the inside story from Cub's management on how they helped to create a World Series winning team.
Episode 34
James Comey/The Bin Laden Documents/Curiosity
Sun, May 14, 2017
"James Comey" looks back at an interview with the former FBI director who was recently fired by President Donald Trump. "The Bin Laden Documents" talks to an FBI agent about the bureau's investigation into Al Qaeda and the documents seized during the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. "Curiosity" looks at the Mars rover.
Episode 35
Sanctuary/Cook County Jail/Enemy of the State
Sun, May 21, 2017
"Sanctuary" reports on sanctuary cities where authorities have openly defied tough anti-immigration policies. "Cook County Jail" goes inside one of the largest jails in the country to examine the Sheriff Tom Dart unconventional management of the prison. "Enemy of the State" interviews Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei.
Episode 36
Operation Car Wash/Snitches/Space Archaeology
Sun, May 21, 2017
"Operation Car Wash" looks at the billion dollar political corruption scandal in Brazil. "Snitches" examines the use of jailhouse informants in Orange County, California. "Space Archaeology" examines how archaeologists are using satellite imagery to locate sites for excavation.
Episode 37
A Survivor's March/In the Path of Fire/Life in Outer Space
Sun, May 28, 2017
"A Survivor's March" rebroadcasts a segment on a Bataan Death March who participates in an annual memorial Death March marathon. "In the Path of Fire" examines the risks from wildfire to those living closer to the nation's wilderness. "Life in Outer Space" talks to an entrepreneur who wants to build inflatable habitats in space.
Episode 38
Poisoned/Chief of Chobani/Gorilla Doctors
Sun, Jun 4, 2017
"Poisoned" rebroadcasts an interview with Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza who was twice poisoned to the brink of death by a mysterious toxin. "Chief of Chobani" rebroadcasts a profile of Hamdi Ulukaya the billionaire behind Chobani yogurt. "Gorilla Doctors" rebroadcasts a look at how doctors are helping to restore Great Ape populations in Africa.
Episode 39
The North Korean Threat/Brain Hacking/Bruno Mars
Sun, Jun 11, 2017
"The North Korean Threat" rebroadcasts an interview with a defector about the threat posed by Kim Jung Un and his regime. "Brain Hacking" rebroadcasts a segment on how smartphone designers are using neuroscience to keep us interested in our telephones. "Bruno Mars" rebroadcasts an interview with the popular singer.
Episode 40
The White Helmets/Passports for Sale/Chess Country
Sun, Jun 18, 2017
"The White Helmets" rebroadcasts a segment on the volunteers of Syrian Civil Defense and their efforts to save civilians in the war town country. "Passports for Sale" rebroadcasts a segment on how small island nations are selling citizenship for a price. "Chess Country" rebroadcasts a segment on how a chess program has inspired young people in rural Mississippi.
Episode 41
Artificial Intelligence/Japan's Babe Ruth
Sun, Jun 25, 2017
"Artificial Intelligence" rebroadcasts a segment that looks at how artificial intelligence is beginning to change the world. "Japan's Babe Ruth" rebroadcasts a segment profiling celebrated pitcher Shohei Ohtani one of the most Japan's best baseball players.
Episode 42
In God's Name/Saving the Lions/The Music of Zomba Prison
Sun, Jul 2, 2017
"In God's Name" rebroadcasts an interview with a young Muslim man from America about what made him join ISIS. "Saving the Lions" rebroadcasts a segment on activists who have saved circus lions from beatings and confinement. "The Music of Zomba Prison" rebroadcasts a look at how inmates and guards have collaborated to create music in a prison in Malawi.
Episode 43
The Alzheimer's Laboratory/Breaking Good
Sun, Jul 9, 2017
"The Alzheimer's Laboratory" rebroadcasts an examination into efforts to prevent the disease and visits the world's largest concentration of people with with a rare genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's. "Breaking Good" rebroadcasts an interview with the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Bryan Cranston.
Episode 44
The Hostage Policy/Out of Darkness/Enemy of the State
Sun, Jul 16, 2017
"The Hostage Policy" rebroadcasts a segment that talks to the parents of slain hostages about the U.S. government ransom policy. "Out of Darkness" rebroadcasts a profile of two eye surgeons in Burma who are treat cataract patients. "Enemy of the State" rebroadcasts an interview with Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei.
Episode 45
Tawdry Tales/The Brothers Rosenberg
Sun, Jul 23, 2017
"Tawdry Tales" rebroadcast a look at the recently overturned corruption conviction against former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. "The Brothers Rosenberg" rebroadcasts an interview with the two sons of convicted spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg who seek to clear the name of their mother.
Episode 46
Prisoner 760/The Picasso Portfolio
Sun, Jul 30, 2017
"Prisoner 760" rebroadcasts an interview with a former prisoner in Guantanamo Bay who was released last year after being held for nearly fourteen years. "The Picasso Portfolio" rebroadcasts a look at the story behind the recent release of a cache of Picasso's artwork.
Episode 47
Return to Newtown/Strike-Through/Peter Marino
Sun, Aug 6, 2017
"Return to Newtown" rebroadcasts a revisit to the parents of school children killed in the Connecticut massacre four years ago. "Strike-Through" rebroadcasts an investigation into whether an American manufacturer sold faulty protective equipment during the recent Ebola epidemic. "Peter Marino" rebroadcasts a profile of the black leather biker gear wearing architect and taste-maker for the rich and famous.
Episode 48
You're Fired/Remington 700/The American Steeplechase
Sun, Aug 13, 2017
"You're Fired" rebroadcasts a look at how some companies use loopholes in the H-1B visa program to outsource American jobs . "Remington 700" rebroadcasts an investigation into reports that the popular hunting rifle is prone to discharge without someone pulling the trigger. "The American Steeplechase" rebroadcasts a segment on horse racing and the century-old horse tradition of timber racing.
Episode 49
Attack in Garland/The Coming Swarm/Lost
Sun, Aug 20, 2017
"Attack in Garland" rebroadcasts a segment about the attack on a Texas Muhammad cartoon contest by two homegrown jihadists. "The Coming Swarm" rebroadcasts a look at how autonomous drone may be used on future battlefields. "Lost" rebroadcasts a segment on the real-life lost-and-found story of Saroo Brierley which has inspired a new film.
Episode 50
Bloomberg/Cook County Jail/The King of Crossfit
Sun, Aug 27, 2017
"Bloomberg" rebroadcasts a profile of the billionaire media mogul and former three-term mayor of New York. "Cook County Jail" rebroadcasts a segment that goes inside one of the largest jails in the country to examine its unconventional management. "The King of CrossFit" rebroadcasts a profile of Greg Glassman the creator of the CrossFit workout.
Episode 51
The Storm After the Storm/Enhancing the Bike/New Kid on the Street
Sun, Sep 3, 2017
"The Storm After the Storm" rebroadcasts an investigation into allegations that homeowners were denied flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineering reports. "Enhancing the Bike" rebroadcasts a segment examining allegations of mechanical cheating in cycling. "New Kid on the Street" rebroadcasts a segment on Sesame Street new autistic character.
Episode 52
Steve Bannon/The Arctic Frontier
Sun, Sep 10, 2017
"Steve Bannon" interviews the controversial former White House Chief Strategist and talks about politics, foreign policy, and immigration. "The Arctic Frontier" rebroadcasts a segment that visits the top of the world to see where the next battle over oil and mineral resources will take place.
Episode 53
Heroin in the Heartland/Le Carre
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
"Heroin in the Heartland" rebroadcasts a segment on the growing crisis of heroin addiction in middle to upper class suburbia. "Le Carre" interviews British author John Le Carré who has written several best-selling spy thrillers under the pen name David Cornwell.
