60 Minutes — Season 48
Steve Kroft investigates a tax refund fraud scheme that is draining millions of dollars. Next, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs discusses his efforts to restructure the agency, which has long faced significant challenges. Finally, Anderson…
Bill Whitaker investigates the burgeoning world of autonomous vehicles. Additionally, the program features an interview with former Representative Patrick Kennedy, who shares his experiences with alcoholism and addiction. A profile of Fathe…
In a probing interview, Steve Kroft presses President Obama for answers on a range of critical issues: Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict, the rise of ISIS, and the controversies surrounding the 2016 presidential election. Followin…
Is modern life increasingly controlled by technology in China? Lesley Stahl investigates. Following this, Anderson Cooper examines the complex issue of end-of-life care, including a contentious legal matter. And Morley Safer profiles a bill…
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, sit down for an interview with Norah O'Donnell. Following this, *60 Minutes* offers an inside look at the U.S. command center orchestrating the aerial campaign against ISIS. Finally, as…
Heroin’s grip extends far beyond the stereotypical image, affecting young people, those of middle-class and upper-class backgrounds, and even suburban communities. Once considered a problem confined to urban centers, it has now blossomed in…
Scott Pelley reveals significant flaws within the United States' security clearance system, a process that millions must navigate to serve with classified information. Meanwhile, the Large Hadron Collider prepares for a powerful restart, po…
Scott Pelley speaks with those who lived through the Paris terror attacks. Afterward, newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan outlines his vision for the position he had initially hesitated to accept. Finally, Steve Kroft investigates the cur…
American law enforcement agencies are implementing new protocols for responding to active shooter incidents. Meanwhile, Lara Logan reports from the front lines of the conflict against ISIS in Iraq. And across Kenya, a revolution in mobile f…
In his first interview since returning home, Alan Gross recounts his five years of captivity in Cuba to Scott Pelley. Bill Whitaker details the history of the longest execution in United States history. Meanwhile, 60 Minutes cameras follow …
The following accounts explore two distinct, yet compelling, realities. One details the troubling use of young individuals as confidential informants within the drug war. The other offers a glimpse into an orphanage in the Democratic Republ…

Michael Botticelli, a leading figure in the nation's drug policy, argues that the traditional approach to combating drug use is fundamentally flawed. He advocates for a revised strategy, one that prioritizes a different path forward. Meanwh…
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently addressed a range of challenges facing his company: encryption technology, corporate taxation, and the complexities of manufacturing in China. Meanwhile, Michael Caine, the distinguished British actor whose proli…
A special episode of 60 Minutes will present narratives of murder, violence, and the world of the Mafia.
Scott Pelley's report features previously unseen video captured from the depths of the Atlantic, revealing the cargo ship El Faro as it rests 15,000 feet below the surface. Later, Bill Whitaker investigates the pervasive issue of food fraud…
From within a Syrian military facility supporting President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Bill Whitaker observes Russia's air operations. Meanwhile, three individuals wrongly imprisoned for years recount their experiences and the challenges of …
The financial burden on American businesses and the loss of jobs are consequences of economic espionage orchestrated by the Chinese government. Meanwhile, Sean Penn has drawn considerable attention for his controversial meeting with the dru…
Bill Whitaker profiles the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Scott Pelley journeys to Appalachia, where he speaks with nurse practitioners delivering essential healthcare to the uninsured working poor. In conversation, Charlie Rose interviews billion…
Once confined to the perception of an urban blight, heroin addiction has now blossomed into a national crisis. This shift is reflected in Lesley Stahl's report from Harlem, where she profiles a vibrant chorus of singers aged fifty-five and …
Hidden cameras reveal a disturbing scenario: New York lawyers are subtly pressured to facilitate the movement of suspect funds into the United States. Steve Kroft reports on this investigation, followed by Sharyn Alfonsi's report from a lea…
The director of the CIA details the dangers ISIS presents to the United States, alongside other matters of national security. Elsewhere, Steve Kroft examines the escalating FIFA scandal, focusing on violations of established protocols. Fina…
Bill Whitaker chronicles the pursuit and apprehension of drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Lesley Stahl speaks with Elaine Weinstein, whose husband, Warren, was abducted by al-Qaeda operatives in Pakistan during 2011. Steve Kroft inte…
Scott Pelley profiles a museum dedicated to African American history in Washington, D.C.; Morley Safer examines architectural wonders across Italy succumbing to decay; and Lara Logan journeys to the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona.
Faults within the Social Security Administration's Death Master File can lead to fraudulent payments, a costly issue for taxpayers, amounting to billions of dollars. Scott Pelley reports on this matter, followed by Lesley Stahl's report on …
The conversation begins with Justin Trudeau, the fresh-faced and politically privileged leader of Canada, speaking with Lara Logan. Next, Anderson Cooper delves into the significant trial against coal company CEO Don Blankenship. Finally, t…
Lesley Stahl investigates a messaging application popular with ISIS, one that utilizes encryption for secure communication. Dr. Jon LaPook examines the experiences of terminally ill patients who are exercising their legal right to a physici…
The school's guiding principle, etched into its very ethos, is the sentiment, "Whatever harms one of us harms all of us." This commitment fosters an environment of remarkable unity, reflected in their 98 percent graduation rate. Scott Pelle…
Bill Whitaker profiles the individuals driving a well-known charity dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of children battling serious illness. Meanwhile, Scott Pelley explores the work of nurse practitioners delivering essential healthcare to…
The questions of privacy, weekend leave, and even keys – does it truly resemble imprisonment? Bill Whitaker investigates the realities of the German prison system. Then, professional golfer Bubba Watson shares with Sharyn Alfonsi his desire…
A confidential report may offer insights into potential Saudi Arabian involvement in the 9/11 attacks. An emerging American film producer cautions the industry to prepare for the growing influence of Chinese cinema. Furthermore, the decisi…
Lesley Stahl examines the inner workings of the life insurance industry. Bill Whitaker follows with a report detailing a troubling pattern of neglect and excessive force within the walls of Rikers Island. And it turns out, virtually everyth…
Is the struggle with heroin best addressed as a matter of medical care or legal justice? Bill Whitaker reports from Ohio on the ways this afflicted state is confronting the crisis, including its implementation of drug courts. Florida Repres…
This week, 60 Minutes examines the medical equipment supplied during the Ebola outbreak. Lesley Stahl then explores the burgeoning field of financial technology, a revolution reshaping how we manage money. Finally, Bill Whitaker profiles a …
The Russian doping scandal at the Sochi Winter Olympics came to light, followed by research linking the increased earthquake activity in Oklahoma to human activity. Simultaneously, investigations revealed the brutal efficiency of ISIS's kil…
In a Duke clinical trial exploring a novel cancer therapy, Scott Pelley documents the journeys of patients participating in the groundbreaking research, which has received FDA breakthrough designation. Meanwhile, Bill Whitaker investigates …
A tribute to Morley Safer's distinguished career features conversations with Tom Brokaw, the former anchor of NBC News; David McCullough, renowned historian; and Joe Stringham, retired U.S. Brigadier General.
In Tuscany, Italy, Morley Safer chronicles the legacy of the Antinori family, renowned winemakers. Bill Whitaker speaks with the analyst who played a key role in dismantling the Galleon hedge fund. And Norah O'Donnell presents a profile of …
David Martin’s report details a National Guard recruiting program exploited by certain members of the Guard. Anderson Cooper’s piece examines the most profitable art fraud scheme in recorded history. And Sharyn Alfonsi investigates the worl…
Correspondent Scott Pelley spoke with CIA Director John Brennan. In other news, Anderson Cooper covered the legal proceedings against former coal company CEO Don Blankenship. And Lesley Stahl profiled M-PESA, the Kenyan mobile platform that…
According to Michael Botticelli, the nation’s top drug policy advisor, the longstanding war on drugs has been fundamentally misguided. This week, *60 Minutes* revisits a poignant 1996 profile of Muhammad Ali, who passed away at the age of 7…
Scott Pelley’s report on the sinking of the cargo ship *El Faro*, and the director's cut of "Hamilton" from 60 Minutes, provide further insight into the Broadway phenomenon. This extended version may represent a final opportunity to witness…
Can the United States embrace smart guns? Lesley Stahl reports. Then, the highly classified "28 pages" – a document that may offer insights into Saudi Arabian assistance to the 9/11 attackers. And finally, a daring athlete employs a unique …
Bill Whitaker recounts the details of the pursuit and recapture of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Scott Pelley then profiles an unusual school in Newark. Finally, Sharyn Alfonsi explores Bubba Watson's pursuit of personal growth, prioritizing s…
This special presentation of "60 Minutes Presents" explores several compelling subjects: the influence of British icon Michael Caine on the latest chapter of the "Star Wars" saga; the considerable challenge inherent in portraying the life o…
The execution of Joseph Wood, a process spanning nearly two hours—the longest in U.S. history—is recounted alongside the strategies employed by federal law enforcement trackers in their pursuit and apprehension of gangster Whitey Bulger, an…
In a rare joint appearance, Donald Trump and Governor Mike Pence sat for their first interview together with Lesley Stahl. Seth Doane filed a report from Nice, France, while Bill Whitaker explored the growing presence of large cats in the n…
In their first joint appearance, Hillary Clinton and Virginia Senator Tim Kaine addressed Scott Pelley. Subsequently, Bill Whitaker profiles the individuals driving a well-known organization dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children ba…
Scott Pelley recounts the experiences of three individuals who were finally cleared of false convictions after enduring years behind bars. Sharyn Alfonsi then details a pivotal undertaking to understand the complexities of climate change. F…
Bill Whitaker reports that a challenge once confined to urban centers has blossomed into a national crisis. Then, Lesley Stahl profiles one of today's most acclaimed ballet choreographers. Finally, a glimpse into the lives of endangered pri…
Lesley Stahl investigates a probe into the life insurance industry; a priest embarks on a quest to uncover overlooked victims of the Holocaust; and Charlie Rose interviews three-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton.
This week, 60 Minutes presents a three-part report. First, an investigation into the medical equipment supplied during the Ebola crisis. Then, Lesley Stahl explores what many are calling the financial technology revolution. Finally, a journ…
Surveillance footage reveals New York attorneys being urged to channel dubious financial resources into the United States, alongside Harvard swimmer Schuyler Bailar's account of his transition to transgender identity.
The fragility of cellular networks and the ease with which they can be compromised by hackers. The devastating injustice of a man wrongly convicted and sentenced to death. And the enigmatic realm of theoretical physics: extra dimensions, da…
Lesley Stahl profiles the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Next, a story of parents who have lost loved ones in the attacks, finding solace in shared grief. Finally, a report on the increasing seismic activity in Oklahoma and its po…
Steve Kroft speaks with the Libertarian contenders challenging the established political order. Meanwhile, *60 Minutes* offers an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of U.S. Strategic Command. And Holly Williams examines China's ambit…


