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60 Minutes

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America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news coverage to politics to lifestyle and pop culture.

Created by: Don Hewitt

Season 48 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Tax Refund Scam, Cleaning up the VA, Foo Fighters

Jun 28, 2015 · 44m

Steve Kroft reports on a tax refund scam that's costing millions; then, hear from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on his personal mission to reorganize the troubled agency; and, Anderson Cooper and the Foo Fighters explore the roots of American music.

Episode 3: President Obama, 30 Years on Death Row

Oct 11, 2015 · 44m

Steve Kroft questions President Obama on topics including Russia's incursion in Syria, ISIS and the 2016 presidential race; then, Bill Whitaker interviews a prosecutor who admits his cowardice and indifference led to a wrongful murder conviction.

Episode 4: Rare Earth Elements, Ending Life, All-American

Jul 19, 2015 · 44m

Modern life's devices under China's grip? Lesley Stahl reports; then, Anderson Cooper on the end-of-life debate and a controversial case; and, Morley Safer profiles a billionaire investor who's pledging a good part of his fortune to save America's history.

Episode 5: Vice President Biden, Inside the Air War, The New Burma

Oct 25, 2015 · 44m

Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, speak with Norah O?Donnell; then, 60 Minutes goes inside the U.S. command center for the air war against ISIS; and, as Burma heads to historic elections, Bill Whitaker reports on the country's democratic movement.

Episode 6: Heroin In The Heartland, Smart Guns, The Slave Ship

Nov 1, 2015 · 44m

The faces of heroin include the young, middle-to-upper class and suburban. What was once thought of as an inner-city problem is now a national epidemic. Smart-gun technology is not new, yet these guns are not mass-produced or sold in the U.S., partly due to fears they are a backdoor to greater gun control. Scott Pelley reports on the Smithsonian and the Slave Wrecks Project's journey to recover the first artifacts known to be preserved from a slave ship.

Episode 7: Into Dangerous Hands, The Collider, Hamilton

Nov 8, 2015 · 44m

Scott Pelley uncovers critical lapses in the U.S. security clearance process that millions must pass to work with America?s secrets; then, what else will the Large Hadron Collider reveal as it begins work at nearly double the power?; and, an unorthodox musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton.

Episode 9: Active Shooter, Common Enemy, The Future of Money

Nov 22, 2015 · 44m

U.S. police departments are training officers how to respond to active shooter attacks; then, Lara Logan reports from the battle lines against ISIS in Iraq; and, a "mobile money" revolution has swept Kenya, where people can send and receive money on their cell phones.

Episode 12: A New Direction on Drugs/The New Force Behind Star Wars/Lewis Hamilton

Dec 13, 2015 · 44m

Top drug official Michael Botticelli says the old war on drugs is all wrong, and wants to refocus the country's drug policy; J.J. Abrams, the director of the latest "Star Wars" installment takes Bill Whitaker behind the scenes; A three-time world champion in Formula One racing describes driving multimillion-dollar cars, winning races all over the globe, and his rise to the top.

Episode 13: Inside Apple, Michael Caine

Dec 20, 2015 · 44m

Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses issues concerning his company including encryption technology, corporate taxes, and manufacturing products in China; and, Michael Caine, the veteran British actor who's made dozens of films and won two Oscars over 50 years, is still going strong as a leading man at the age of 82.

Episode 14: Mob Stories

Dec 27, 2015 · 44m

Stories of murder, mayhem and the Mafia on a special edition of 60 Minutes

Episode 15: Lost In The Bermuda Triangle, Agromafia, Little Jazz Man

Jan 3, 2016 · 44m

Scott Pelley's report on the sinking of the El Faro shows video for the first time of the cargo ship 15,000 feet beneath the Atlantic; then, Bill Whitaker reports on food fraud in Italy; and, Anderson Cooper profiles 12-year-old jazz prodigy Joey Alexander.

Episode 16: Road to Syria, Life After Death Row, Hamilton

Jan 10, 2016 · 44m

Bill Whitaker reports from inside the Syrian base from which Russia is launching air strikes in support of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad; then, three unjustly convicted people who spent years in prison and then were exonerated tell Scott Pelley how they are adjusting to being free; and, Charlie Rose reports on an unorthodox musical with a diverse cast about the life of Alexander Hamilton.

Episode 17: The Great Brain Robbery, Sean Penn, Mountain Lions of L.A.

Jan 17, 2016 · 44m

Economic espionage sponsored by the Chinese government is costing U.S. corporations money and jobs; then, Sean Penn on his controversial meeting with the drug kingpin known as "El Chapo;" and Los Angeles is the only megacity in the world where mountain lions live side-by-side with humans.

Episode 18: Make-A-Wish, The Health Wagon, The Giving Pledge

Jan 24, 2016 · 44m

Bill Whitaker reports on Make-A-Wish Foundation; Scott Pelley visits with nurse practitioners who provide healthcare services to uninsured working poor in Appalachia; Charlie Rose interviews billionaires Warren Buffet, and Bill and Melinda Gates, who plan on giving half of their fortunes to charity.

Episode 19: Heroin in the Heartland, Alive and Kickin', David Bowie

Jan 24, 2016 · 44m

What was once thought of as an inner-city problem is now a national epidemic: heroin addiction; then, Lesley Stahl reports on a show in Harlem with a cast of singers ages 55 and up; and, unaired interview clips from the never-completed 60 Minutes profile on David Bowie.

Episode 20: Money Laundering; Greenland Melting

Jan 31, 2016 · 44m

See what happens when hidden cameras capture New York lawyers being asked to move highly questionable funds into the U.S. Steve Kroft reports; then, Sharyn Alfonsi reports from the top of the world on one of the most significant efforts to study climate change happening today.

Episode 21: John Brennan, Danny Clinch, FIFA

Feb 14, 2016 · 44m

The head of the CIA outlines the threat to America posed by ISIS and discusses other security concerns; then, not playing by the rules? Steve Kroft reports on the unfolding FIFA scandal; and, Anderson Cooper profiles photographer Danny Clinch who captures the music world's "in-between" moments.

Episode 22: Recapture of El Chapo, Elaine Weinstein, Danny Boyle

Feb 21, 2016 · 44m

Bill Whitaker reports on the search and recapture of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman; Lesley Stahl interviews Elaine Weinstein, whose husband, Warren, was kidnapped by al-Qaeda in Pakistan in 2011; Steve Kroft interviews director Danny Boyle and the cast of "Steve Jobs."

Episode 23: Preserving The Past

Feb 28, 2016 · 44m

Scott Pelley reports on an African American museum in Washington, D.C.; Morley Safer looks at architectural treasures falling into disrepair in Italy; Lara Logan visits the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona.

Episode 24: Dead Or Alive, Face Blindness

Feb 28, 2016 · 44m

Thousands of errors to the Social Security Administration's Death Master File can result in fraudulent payments -- costing taxpayers billions. Scott Pelley reports; then, Lesley Stahl reports on face blindness, a puzzling neurological disorder.

Episode 26: Encryption, Aid in Dying, Starchitect

Mar 13, 2016 · 44m

Lesley Stahl reports on a texting app favored by ISIS that features encryption; Dr. Jon LaPook reports on terminally-ill patients who can take a legally prescribed overdose of drugs to end their lives; Morley Safer profiles architect Bjarke Ingels.

Episode 28: Make-A-Wish, The Health Wagon, The Giving Pledge

Mar 27, 2016 · 44m

Bill Whitaker meets some of the people behind the popular organization that grants the wishes of seriously ill children; Then, Scott Pelley meets nurse practitioners who are providing badly needed health care to the uninsured, working poor in Appalachia; and, Charlie Rose reports on new club for billionaires.

Episode 29: Crime and Punishment, Christopher Wheeldon, Bubba

Apr 3, 2016 · 44m

Privacy, weekend leave, keys...This is prison? Bill Whitaker reports on the German prison system; then, pro golfer Bubba Watson tells Sharyn Alfonsi he wants to improve himself, not his game; and, Lesley Stahl profiles a choreographer who is bringing ballet to Broadway -- and beyond.

Episode 31: Not Paid, Rikers Island, Hacking Your Phone

Apr 17, 2016 · 44m

Lesley Stahl investigates the life insurance industry; then, Bill Whitaker reports on a disturbing pattern of neglect and excessive force at Rikers Island; and, everything is hackable -- including your phone.

Episode 32: The Heroin Epidemic, Dialing for Dollars, and Gold Star Parents

Apr 24, 2016 · 44m

Should heroin be treated as a medical or a legal problem? Bill Whitaker reports from Ohio on how the hard-hit state is handling the crisis; including its use of drug courts. Stop fundraising, start working, says Fla. Rep. David Jolly, who is seeking to ban federal-elected officials from dialing for dollars. They're called "Gold Star Parents" and, once a year, they come together to remember the military heroes who are their children and to share an intimate truth: life is lost, but love does not end

Episode 33: Strike-through, Fintech, The Children's Village

May 1, 2016 · 44m

60 Minutes investigates medical gear sold during Ebola crisis; then, Lesley Stahl reports on what's being called the financial technology revolution; and, Bill Whitaker meets a "Mom" and "Dad" who have teamed up to nurture 94 Tanzanian children.

Episode 35: Breakthrough Status, Collateral Damage

May 15, 2016 · 44m

Scott Pelley follows patients in a Duke clinical trial of a new cancer therapy that the FDA has granted breakthrough status; and, Bill Whitaker reports on how the U.S. fight against Chinese espionage has ensnared innocent Americans.

Episode 36: Morley Safer: A Reporter's Life

May 15, 2016 · 44m

A celebration of Morley Safer's career includes interviews with former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw, historian David McCullough and retired U.S. Brig. Gen. Joe Stringham.

Episode 37: All in the Family, Inside Edge, Valerie Jarrett

May 22, 2016 · 44m

Morley Safer reports on the Antinori family of wine makers in Tuscany, Italy; Bill Whitaker interviews the analyst involved in helping bring down the Galleon hedge fund management firm; Norah O'Donnell profiles White House senior advisor Valerie Jarrett.

Episode 38: After Shock, $80 Million Con, The Last Vaquitas

May 22, 2016 · 44m

David Martin reports on a National Guard recruiting program that was taken advantage of by some guardsmen; Anderson Cooper reports on the most lucrative art fraud scam in history; Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the world's most endangered marine mammal.

Episode 42: Smart Guns, 28 Pages, Taking On The Eiger

Jun 19, 2016 · 44m

Is the U.S. ready for smart guns? Lesley Stahl reports; then, top secret "28 pages"; may hold clues about Saudi support for 9/11 hijackers; and, an extreme sportsman uses a three-sport technique to descend the Eiger.

Episode 44: A Night at the Movies

Jul 3, 2016 · 44m

A special edition of "60 Minutes Presents" takes a look at the new force behind "Star Wars;" British veteran actor Michael Caine; and, the difficult task of making a film about Steve Jobs.

Episode 47: The Democratic Ticket, Make-A-Wish

Jul 24, 2016 · 44m

Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, speak to Scott Pelley in their first joint interview; then, Bill Whitaker meets some of the people behind the popular organization that grants the wishes of seriously ill children.

Episode 49: Heroin In The Heartland, Christopher Wheeldon, Bonobos

Aug 7, 2016 · 44m

What was once thought of as an inner-city problem is now a national epidemic, Bill Whitaker reports; then, Lesley Stahl profiles one of the most celebrated ballet choreographers today; and, endangered primates live in female-dominated society and prefer to make love not war.

Episode 51: Strike-through, Fintech, The Slave Ship

Aug 21, 2016 · 44m

60 Minutes investigates medical gear sold during Ebola crisis; then, Lesley Stahl reports on what's being called the financial technology revolution; and, a journey to recover the first artifacts known to be preserved from a slave ship.

Episode 52: Anonymous, Inc., Switching Teams

Aug 28, 2016 · 44m

Hidden cameras capture NY lawyers being asked to move highly questionable funds into the U.S.; and, Harvard swimmer Schuyler Bailar on coming out as transgender.

Season 48 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did 60 Minutes Season 48 premiere?

60 Minutes Season 48 premiered on June 28, 2015.

How many episodes are in 60 Minutes Season 48?

60 Minutes Season 48 has 55 episodes.

What is the first episode of 60 Minutes Season 48?

The season opens with Season 48 Episode 1, "The Tax Refund Scam, Cleaning up the VA, Foo Fighters". It aired on June 28, 2015.

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