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60 Minutes: Season 49

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34 episodes · first aired Sep 25, 2016

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  1. 1 The King, The New Cold War (2), The Picasso Portfolio Sep 25, 2016 · 44m Scott Pelley interviews Jordan's letter, King Abdullah II; then, what are the chances the next president would have to make a decision on whether to use nuclear weapons? David Martin…
  2. 2 The Arctic Frontier, Nate Parker, Don't Mess with Mary Quin Oct 2, 2016 · 44m Climate change shapes next battle over oil and mineral resources; then, Hollywood director's first TV interview on 1999 rape case; and a former-Xerox exec on how she brought a radical…
  3. 3 Artificial Intelligence, Bryan Cranston, Gorilla Doctors Oct 9, 2016 · 44m Artificial intelligence is positioned to be game-changer, Charlie Rose reports and, "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston on unexpectedly making it big. Steve Kroft profiles the actor; then…
  4. 4 Finding Refuge, The Brothers Rosenberg Oct 16, 2016 · 44m Bill Whitaker reports on the road to America as a Syrian refugee; and, the sons of infamous Cold War spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg speak with Andeson Cooper about their parents' case…
  5. 5 Ask Ohio, Thrown for a Loss, The Influences Oct 23, 2016 · 44m Candidates who win Ohio have won the presidency in every election since 1964. Several of the NFL's biggest stars have lost a total of $43 million in a risky venture. Twenty something…
  6. 6 In God's Name, The Pot Vote, The Music of Zomba Prison Oct 30, 2016 · 44m An American guilty of supporting ISIS speaks in his first interview with Scott Pelley; then, Dr. Jon LaPook reports on what's known about recreational pot as five states ready to vote on…
  7. 7 The Battle for Mosul, The National Mood, The Zika Virus Nov 6, 2016 · 44m Lara Logan reports from Iraq's second-largest city, which is being taken back by the Iraqi Army; then, Americans voters on the 2016 presidential election as it comes to an end; and the…
  8. 8 The 45th President Nov 13, 2016 · 44m President-elect Trump speaks to a divided country on 60 Minutes; and, Bill Whitaker reads mail about a previous story 60 Minutes did on legalizing recreational pot.
  9. 9 Turkey, The Match of their Lives, Bruno Mars Nov 20, 2016 · 44m Steve Kroft reports on Turkey's disillusionment with the U.S.; Team USA soccer players speak out about their historic fight for equal pay; and Bruno Mars on his artistry.
  10. 10 The Prime Minister, The Alzheimer's Laboratory, Castro Nov 27, 2016 · 44m Prime Minister Matteo Renzi explains his radical plan for Italy; then, can Alzheimer's be prevented? Lesley Stahl reports on a family that may hold the key to that critical question; and…
  11. 11 The Speaker of the House, The Golden Triangle, Drive-by Lawsuits Dec 4, 2016 · 44m Speaker Ryan's "strange bedfellows" partnership with Trump; then, how an economic developer is bringing factory jobs back to Mississippi; and, what's a "drive-by lawsuit"? Anderson Cooper…
  12. 12 Benjamin Netanyahu, The New Colombia, Lost Dec 11, 2016 · 44m Lesley Stahl interviews Israel's prime minister; then, how unconventional thinking transformed a war-torn Colombia; and, the story of a man who returned to his childhood home against the…
  13. 13 The White Helmets, The Pope's Choir, Denzel Dec 18, 2016 · 44m Scott Pelley reports on fighting for life in Syria's vicious civil war; then, Charlie Rose meets the members and the maestro of the Pope's Choir; and, Bill Whitaker reports on actor Denzel…
  14. 14 The Pope's Choir, Hamilton Dec 25, 2016 · 44m Charlie Rose meets the members and the maestro of the Pope's Choir; then, 60 Minutes director's cut of "Hamilton" offers more on the Broadway smash.
  15. 15 Crisis in Chicago, Passports for Sale, The Rum War Jan 1, 2017 · 44m Bill Whitaker reports on Chicago's surge in murders and discovers an alarming situation; then, Steve Kroft reports on how cash-starved countries offer citizenship for a price; and, who…
  16. 16 The Hostage Policy, The Coming Swarm, The Hunt for Planet Nine Jan 8, 2017 · 44m Should the U.S. government pay ransom money? Lesley Stahl reports; then, a new generation of drones is set to revolutionize warfare; and, scientists have found evidence of a ninth planet.
  17. 17 The Final Interview Jan 15, 2017 · 44m In his last interview on network TV as president, Obama discusses his time as POTUS, Trump and the "unusual" presidential transition. Steve Kroft reports.
  18. 18 Finding Refuge, Avalanche, Enhancing the Bike Jan 29, 2017 · 44m A look at how Syrian refugees were vetted before Trump; then, Steve Kroft interviews avalanche survivors -- "It was a miracle"; and, 60 Minutes investigates hidden motors and pro cycling.
  19. 19 Hamilton, The Pope's Choir Feb 5, 2017 · 44m Charlie Rose takes an in-depth look at the Broadway musical "Hamilton"; and meets with the members and the maestro of the Pope's Choir.
  20. 20 Grammy Night Feb 12, 2017 · 44m Interviews with singers Beyonc‚, Adele and Bruno Mars.
  21. 21 February 19, 2017 Feb 19, 2017 · 44m
  22. 22 60 Minutes Presents: Behind Bars Feb 26, 2017 · 44m Inside the recapture of "El Chapo"; stories of the wrongly imprisoned; and, the music of Zomba prison.
  23. 23 March 5, 2017 Mar 5, 2017 · 44m
  24. 38 Poisoned, Chief of Chobani, Gorilla Doctors Jun 4, 2017 Putin critic says he's one of the lucky ones: "I'm still here;" then, Chobani's billionaire founder on creating jobs in America; and, saving Africa's endangered mountain gorilla.
  25. 39 The White Helmets, Passports for Sale, Chess Country Jun 18, 2017 Fighting for life in Syria's vicious civil war; then, Steve Kroft reports on how cash-starved countries offer citizenship for a price; and, chess instills new dreams in kids from rural…
  26. 43 The Alzheimer's Laboratory, Breaking Good Jul 9, 2017 Can Alzheimer's be prevented? A family may hold the key. "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston on unexpectedly making it big.
  27. 44 The Hostage Policy, Out of Darkness, Enemy of the State Jul 16, 2017 Should the U.S. government pay ransom money? Lesley Stahl reports. Then, restoring eyesight with a simple, inexpensive surgery; and, how Chinese artist Ai Weiwei became an…
  28. 47 Return to Newtown, Strike-through, Peter Marino Aug 6, 2017 60 Minutes revisits the painful story of school children murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut; then, 60 Minutes investigates medical gear sold during Ebola crisis…
  29. 48 You're Fired, The Remington 700, America's Steeplechase Aug 13, 2017 Are U.S. jobs vulnerable to workers with H-1B visas?; then, popular Remington 700 rifle linked to potentially deadly defect; and, horse racing that's not for the fainthearted.
  30. 49 Attack in Garland, The Coming Swarm, Lost Aug 20, 2017 60 Minutes investigates first ISIS-claimed attack in U.S. and what the FBI knew; New generation of drones set to revolutionize warfare; Man returns to childhood home against the odds.
  31. 50 Bloomberg, Cook County Jail, King of CrossFit Aug 27, 2017 Michael Bloomberg's net worth is $47B, how will he use it? Then, half of the inmates shouldn't be at Cook County Jail, says the sheriff; and, a profile of the former gymnast who created…
  32. 51 The Storm after the Storm, Enhancing the Bike, New Kid on the Block Sep 3, 2017 As Hurricane Harvey survivors face a difficult future, 60 Minutes looks back at Hurricane Sandy and why so many families didn't get the help they deserve; then, 60 Minutes investigates…
  33. 52 Steve Bannon, The Arctic Frontier Sep 10, 2017 Breitbart's Bannon declares war on the GOP; then, Lesley Stahl goes to the top of the world where the next battle over oil and mineral resources is shaping up.
  34. 53 Heroin in the Heartland, Le Carré Sep 17, 2017 What was once thought of as an inner-city problem is now a national epidemic; and, an ex-British spy on leading a "double life" as a famous author.