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60 Minutes Season 50 Episodes
Season 50 Episode Guide
54 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
Hurricane/The Fighter/Divided
Sun, Sep 24, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 2
The Shooting/Vast/The Young American
Sun, Oct 1, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 3
Storming Room 135/Secret Weapon/The Restaurateur
Sun, Oct 8, 201743 mins
"Storming Room 135" looks at how Las Vegas law enforcement made there way to the hotel room of mass murderer Stephen Paddock. "Secret Weapon" talks to Brad Parscale a political director for Donald Trump's presidential campaign. "The Restaurateur" profiles pioneering restaurateur Danny Meyer.
Episode 4
The Whistleblower/Redemption
Sun, Oct 15, 201744 mins
"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.
Episode 5
Inside Al Qaeda/Pelican Bay/Corkscrewed
Sun, Oct 22, 201744 mins
"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.
Episode 6
God of War/The Blockade of Qatar/The Forger
Sun, Oct 29, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 7
Puerto Rico/The Leaning Tower of San Francisco/Alma
Sun, Nov 5, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 8
Friendly Fire/Aly Raisman
Sun, Nov 12, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 9
Catastrophe/Voyagers/Rebuilding from the Wreckage
Sun, Nov 19, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 10
Feeding Puerto Rico/The Wounds of War/The Isle of Eigg
Sun, Nov 26, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 11
Fifty Years of 60 Minutes
Sun, Dec 3, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 12
The Governor/The Challenger/Donald Sutherland
Sun, Dec 10, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 13
To Big to Prosecute/An American Terrorist/Airlift
Sun, Dec 17, 201744 mins
"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.
Episode 14
Delivered from Evil/Japan's Babe Ruth/Whisky Island
Sun, Dec 24, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 15
Make-A-Wish/The Health Wagon/Chess Country
Sun, Dec 31, 201743 mins
"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.
Episode 16
Disinformation Warfare/Predicting Murder/Impact
Sun, Jan 7, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 17
Kabul Under Siege/Element of Truth/Portland
Sun, Jan 14, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 18
The Leaning Tower of San Francisco/Le Carre
Sun, Jan 21, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 19
Chief of Chobani/The Rum War/The Restaurateur
Sun, Feb 4, 201841 mins
"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.
Episode 20
Showdown/Olympic Cheating/Senator Gillibrand
Sun, Feb 11, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 21
Secretary Tillerson/Divided II
Sun, Feb 18, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 22
War Crime/JR/Jennifer Lawrence
Sun, Feb 25, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 23
Crime and Punishment/Redemption/The Music of Zomba Prison
Sun, Mar 4, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 24
Human Cargo/Secretary of Education/Treating Trauma
Sun, Mar 11, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 25
The Monuments/Clones
Sun, Mar 11, 201841 mins
"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.
Episode 26
The Students of Stoneman Douglas/Heir to the Throne
Sun, Mar 18, 201844 mins
"The Students of Stoneman Douglas" talks to the survivors of the Parkland school shooting about their efforts to reform gun laws in the United States. "Heir to the Throne" interviews the Crown Prince of the ruling family of Saudi Arabia and visits the controversial country.
Episode 27
Stormy Daniels/The Greek Freak
Sun, Mar 25, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 28
Mancini's Brain/Second Act/The Scrolls of Herculaneum
Sun, Apr 1, 201843 mins
Mancini's Brain reports on new discoveries about brain injuries suffered by combat veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan. Second Act talks to a conductor about his attempt to bring Muslims and Jews together in an orchestra. The Scrolls of Herculaneum looks at the effort to unlock the secrets of an ancient library buried by a volcano.
Episode 29
Hacking Democracy/The Legacy of Lynching/Harvard Lampoon
Sun, Apr 8, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 30
Flying Under the Radar/Pay Up
Sun, Apr 15, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 31
The Data Miner/The Future Factory/For Better or for Worse
Sun, Apr 22, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 32
Crispr/The Price of Admission/Seaweed
Sun, Apr 29, 201843 mins
"Crispr" examine a new technique that might be able to edit out hereditary diseases in an embryo. "The Price of Admission" examines a scholarship program set up by Bill and Melinda Gates that has helped to send 20,000 low-income students to college. "Seaweed" takes a look at the potential of seaweed farming.
Episode 33
The Rockford File/Orphans of War/Into the Wild
Sun, May 6, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 34
100,000 Women/Saving a Generation/Shock Therapy
Sun, May 13, 201842 mins
"100,000 Women" examines why over 100,000 women are suing over gynecological mesh medical devices. "Saving a Generation" examines how a million children now live with their grandparents because of their parents' opioid addiction. "Shock Therapy" looks at the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy.
Episode 35
Pope Francis/At the Zoo
Sun, May 13, 201844 mins
"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.
Episode 36
The Real Power of Google/The Theranos Deception/The Spotted Pig
Sun, May 20, 201844 mins
"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.
Episode 37
Friendly Fire/The Rhino Crisis
Sun, May 27, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 38
Kabul Under Siege/Feeding Puerto Rico/The Greek Freak
Sun, Jun 3, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 39
Singapore Stakes/Secret Weapon/JR
Sun, Jun 10, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 40
The Whistleblower/Donald Sutherland
Sun, Jun 17, 201844 mins
"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.
Episode 41
Human Cargo/The Governor/The Isle of Eigg
Sun, Jun 24, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 42
Fifty Years of 60 Minutes
Sun, Jul 1, 201849 mins
"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.
Episode 43
Redemption/Voyagers/The Young American
Sun, Jul 8, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 44
The Monuments/Seaweed/Alma
Sun, Jul 15, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 45
Pelican Bay/Vast/The Airlift
Sun, Jul 22, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 46
Inside Al Qaeda/At the Zoo
Sun, Jul 29, 201842 mins
"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.
Episode 47
The Wounds of War/The Leaning Tower of San Francisco/Jennifer Lawrence
Sun, Aug 5, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 48
Hacking Democracy/The Legacy of the Lynching/For Better or for Worse
Sun, Aug 12, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 49
War Crime/Saving a Generation/Second Act
Sun, Aug 19, 201843 mins
Rebroadcasts a look at the video that seems to show a Sarin gas attack against Syrian civilians. "Saving a Generation" rebroadcasts a segment on how a million children now live with their grandparents because of their parents' opioid addiction. "Second Act" rebroadcasts a segment on a conductor about his attempt to bring Muslims and Jews together in an orchestra.
Episode 50
The Fighter/Collateral Damage/Harvard Lampoon
Sun, Aug 26, 2018
"The Fighter" rebroadcasts an interview with the later Arizona Senator John McCain about his health and the politics of Washington. "Collateral Damage" rebroadcasts a look at how some innocent American citizens have been accused of espionage-related crimes related to Chinese theft of U.S. trade secrets and intellectual property. "Harvard Lampoon" rebroadcasts a look at the 142-year-old comedy publication.
Episode 51
The Data Miner/The Shooting/The Price of Admission
Sun, Sep 2, 201843 mins
"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.
Episode 52
Aly Raisman/Clones
Sun, Sep 9, 201841 mins
"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.
Episode 53
The Theranos Deception/Impact/The Future Factory
Sun, Sep 16, 2018
"The Theranos Deception" rebroadcasts a segment on why the billion-dollar blood testing company went bust. "Impact" rebroadcasts a segment on whether veterans are suffering from the same disease found in NFL players. "The Future Factory" rebroadcasts a look at M.I.T.'s celebrated Media Lab known for its creative innovation.
Episode 54
The Dutch Solution/The Real Power of Google/Into the Wild
Sun, Sep 23, 201843 mins
"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.