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    60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 16 - Commercial Real Estate; Master of the Mind
    9.0/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Commercial Real Estate; Master of the Mind

    S56:E16

    With hybrid work hardening from trend to new normal, correspondent Jon Wertheim looks at the crisis in commercial real estate, specifically in New York City's office sector. And, a look at how a neurosurgeon is targeting Alzheimer's and addiction.

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  2. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 3 - 10/1/2023: Attorney General; The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    #2 - 10/1/2023: Attorney General; The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried

    S56:E3

    First, Merrick Garland on the independence of Trump and Hunter Biden investigations. Then, Michael Lewis’ new book on Sam Bankman-Fried.

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  3. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 25 - The Right to Be Wrong / AMLO / Law of the Sea
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #3 - The Right to Be Wrong / AMLO / Law of the Sea

    S56:E25

    Combating the spread of misleading information on social media; President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador; the consequences of the U.S. Senate's logjam over ratifying the UN's Law of the Sea.

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  4. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 26 - Targeting Americans; Indian Relay
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Targeting Americans; Indian Relay

    S56:E26

    TARGETING AMERICANS – In the fourth installment of a five-year investigation into potential attacks on American government officials and a condition, known as Havana syndrome, correspondent Scott Pelley reports on the intriguing case of an FBI official who says she was targeted inside the U.S., and on new information about the Pentagon’s global investigation into these mysterious incidents. For the first time, sources tell 60 MINUTES they have evidence that a U.S. adversary may be involved. INDIAN RELAY – 60 MINUTES correspondent Bill Whitaker reports from the chaotic and high-speed racetrack of “America’s original extreme sport” – Indian Relay. As horse nation tribes unite for an exciting and dangerous bareback horse race, Whitaker looks at how the sport continues to grow and offer new opportunities of pride to the next generation of Native American youth.

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  5. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 27 - 4/7/2024: Dr. Kuznetzov; Your Chatbot Will See You Now; The Ring
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #5 - 4/7/2024: Dr. Kuznetzov; Your Chatbot Will See You Now; The Ring

    S56:E27

    First, a report on deadly landmines plaguing Ukraine. Then, a look at AI’s role in mental health treatments. And, a thief says he melted down Yogi Berra rings.

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  6. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 32 - A Week in Israel; A Web of Intrigue
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    #6 - A Week in Israel; A Web of Intrigue

    S56:E32

    First, a report on Israel's fronts: Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran. And, a look at a Marine veteran’s work to help North Koreans.

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  7. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 8 - John Eastman; Our Mistake Is Your Responsibility; Monkey Island
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #7 - John Eastman; Our Mistake Is Your Responsibility; Monkey Island

    S56:E8

    Scott Pelley interviews John Eastman, the conservative former law professor who gave controversial legal advice to former President Donald Trump and is facing possible prison time in Georgia's election conspiracy case. Then, an investigation into what happens when Social Security mistakenly overpays. And, a look at Hurricane Maria’s impact on Monkey Island.

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  8. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 17 - Agency in Crisis; Interpol; Modern Ark
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Agency in Crisis; Interpol; Modern Ark

    S56:E17

    First, a look inside Aliceville: A women’s federal prison. Then, a report on how some countries are accused of abusing the Interpol red notice system. And, how animals were rescued at a troubled Puerto Rico zoo.

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  9. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 19 - Crisis in the Red Sea; Fake Electors; Finding Cillian Murphy
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Crisis in the Red Sea; Fake Electors; Finding Cillian Murphy

    S56:E19

    First, an inside look at the U.S. Navy response to Houthi Red Sea attacks. Then, a Trump fake elector in Wisconsin speaks out. And, Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  10. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 20 - 142 Days in Gaza; An American in China
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #10 - 142 Days in Gaza; An American in China

    S56:E20

    First, a report on Gaza’s catastrophic humanitarian situation. Then, a look at the state of the U.S.-China relationship.

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  11. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 21 - Operation Lone Star; 97 Books; Artemis
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Operation Lone Star; 97 Books; Artemis

    S56:E21

    First, a report on barricades and battles on the Texas border. Then, a look at why Beaufort banned five books from school libraries. And, a report on the challenges NASA faces going back to the moon.

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  12. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 23 - An Island Off An Island; Caligula's Gardens; Return to Gorongosa
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #12 - An Island Off An Island; Caligula's Gardens; Return to Gorongosa

    S56:E23

    First, a look at Fogo Island's comeback story. Then, uncovering Caligula's gardens. And, a report on rehabilitating Gorongosa National Park.

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  13. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 28 - 4/14/2024: Scattered Spider; Knife; Tasmanian Tiger
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #13 - 4/14/2024: Scattered Spider; Knife; Tasmanian Tiger

    S56:E28

    First, a report on why costly ransomware attacks could worsen. Then, Salman Rushdie: The 2024 60 Minutes Interview. And, a look at efforts to revive the extinct Tasmanian tiger.

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  14. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 30 - Children of War; Nvidia; Crisis at Pearl Harbor
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Children of War; Nvidia; Crisis at Pearl Harbor

    S56:E30

    First, a report on Children living with veterans with PTSD. Then, hear from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the AI future. And, military families in Hawaii say water tainted by jet fuel made them sick.

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  15. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 39 - An American in China; A Quiet Invasion.
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #15 - An American in China; A Quiet Invasion.

    S56:E39

    A look at the state of the U.S.-China relationship. A report on Russia's quiet invasion of Georgia.

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  16. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 11 - Rise; Sealand; Ancient Vines
    6.0/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Rise; Sealand; Ancient Vines

    S56:E11

    First, a trip to a camp for grieving Ukrainians in the Austrian Alps. Then, a visit to Sealand: the world’s smallest state. And, a look at Georgia’s 8,000 years of wine history.

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  17. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 24 - The Capital of Free Russia / Healing Justice
    6.0/10(19 votes)

    #17 - The Capital of Free Russia / Healing Justice

    S56:E24

    Vladimir Putin's political opponents flee to Vilnius, Lithuania; a rape victim learns years after her attack that an innocent man was sent to prison.

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  18. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 29 - 4/21/2024: Secretary of Commerce; On British Soil; Kevin Hart
    6.0/10(17 votes)

    #18 - 4/21/2024: Secretary of Commerce; On British Soil; Kevin Hart

    S56:E29

    First, Gina Raimondo: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the forgotten Nazi camp built on British soil. And, Kevin Hart: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  19. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 22 - Rise; Jeff Koons
    5.0/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Rise; Jeff Koons

    S56:E22

    First, a report on a camp for grieving Ukrainians in the Austrian Alps. Then, Jeff Koons: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  20. 60 Minutes Season 1 Episode 1 - September 24, 1968
    4.0/10(13 votes)

    #20 - September 24, 1968

    S1:E1

    60 Minutes offers a beside-the-scenes look at presidential candidates Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey during their parties' summer nominating conventions then interviews three prominent European political thinkers about the elections before soliciting the opinion of native son and Pulitzer Prize-winning commentator Art Buchwald. A conversation with U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark follows during which he attempts to explain the forces at work in the country's rapidly changing relationship with law enforcement officers. A presentation of the short subject documentary "Why Man Creates" concludes this inaugural episode.

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  21. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 34 - Operation Lone Star; Isle of Man
    4.0/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Operation Lone Star; Isle of Man

    S56:E34

    First, a report on barricades and battles on the Texas border. And, a look at the Isle of Man’s dangerous TT motorcycle race.

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  22. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 36 - Fake Electors; A Prisoner of Iran; Rich Paul
    4.0/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Fake Electors; A Prisoner of Iran; Rich Paul

    S56:E36

    First, a Trump fake elector in Wisconsin speaks out. Then, an American shares his story of being held in Iran. And, Rich Paul: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  23. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 37 - An Island Off An Island; Caligula's Gardens; Return to Gorongosa
    4.0/10(11 votes)

    #23 - An Island Off An Island; Caligula's Gardens; Return to Gorongosa

    S56:E37

    First, a look at Fogo Island's comeback story. Then, uncovering Caligula's gardens. And, a report on rehabilitating Gorongosa National Park.

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  24. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 40 - Agency in Crisis; The Godfather of AI; The Underboss
    4.0/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Agency in Crisis; The Godfather of AI; The Underboss

    S56:E40

    First, a look inside Aliceville: A women’s federal prison. Then, hear from Geoffrey Hinton on the promise, risks of AI. And, Steven Van Zandt: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  25. 60 Minutes Season 56 Episode 41 - The Capital of Free Russia; Our Mistake is Your Responsibility; Law of the Sea
    4.0/10(13 votes)

    #25 - The Capital of Free Russia; Our Mistake is Your Responsibility; Law of the Sea

    S56:E41

    First, Putin’s courageous Russian critics speak out. Then, a look at what happens when Social Security mistakenly overpays. And, U.S. fails to ratify treaty for ocean mining.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Commercial Real Estate; Master of the Mind" is the best rated episode of "60 Minutes". It scored 9/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/14/2024. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "10/1/2023: Attorney General; The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried".