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The Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Season 40

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 1 - President Ahmadinejad/Pot Shops/The Match of His Life
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    #1 - President Ahmadinejad/Pot Shops/The Match of His Life

    S40:E1

    "President Ahmadinejad" interviews the controversial president of Iran. "Pot Shops" look at the consequences of legalizing medicinal marijuana in California. "The Match of His Life" interviews champion chess player turned politician Garry Kasparov."Andy Rooney" talks about how people criticize the president for his many trips.

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  2. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 2 - The Justice Nobody Knows/What Killed Rebecca Riley?/Invincible
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    #2 - The Justice Nobody Knows/What Killed Rebecca Riley?/Invincible

    S40:E2

    "The Justice Nobody Knows" interviews Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas. "What Killed Rebecca Riley?" examines the rising cases of young children diagnosed with bipolar disorder. "Invincible" interviews NFL quarterback Vince Young. "Andy Rooney" talks about license plates.

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  3. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 3 - The Man from Interpol/Roots/Springsteen/The Bird Man of Idaho
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    #3 - The Man from Interpol/Roots/Springsteen/The Bird Man of Idaho

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    "The Man from Interpol" examines the famous international law enforcement agency. "Roots" looks at the field of genetic genealogy. "Springsteen" interviews the famous singer and his E Street Band. "The Bird Man of Idaho" profiles inventor Forrest Bird. "Andy Rooney" talks about food labels.

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  4. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 4 - Blackwater/A Clean Version of Hell/Joel Osteen/Dubai Inc.
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    #4 - Blackwater/A Clean Version of Hell/Joel Osteen/Dubai Inc.

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    "Blackwater" interviews Eric Prince the president of the private military contractor. "A Clean Version of Hell" visits the federal Supermax prison that holds some of the most dangerous criminal in the U.S. "Joel Osteen" interviews the popular preacher. "Dubai Inc." visits the successful Middle Eastern country. "Andy Rooney" talks about the weather.

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  5. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 5 - The Age of Megafires/Life Saver/No Ordinary Spy
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    #5 - The Age of Megafires/Life Saver/No Ordinary Spy

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    "The Age of Megafires" examines how the warming climate may be contributing to mega fires. "Life Saver" looks at how Plumpynut is being used around the world to cure malnutrition. "No Ordinary Spy" interviews out-ed spy Valerie Plame. "Andy Rooney" talks about self-help books.

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  6. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 6 - Bombing Afghanistan/What's Wrong with the Bees?/Sarko L'Americain
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    #6 - Bombing Afghanistan/What's Wrong with the Bees?/Sarko L'Americain

    S40:E6

    "Bombing Afghanistan" interviews Hamid Karzai who wants the American military to stop bombing civilians. "What's Wrong with the Bees?" investigates the recent phenomena of Colony Collapse Disorder. "Sarko L'Americain" interviews the new French president. "Andy Rooney" talks about baseball and sports.

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  7. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 7 - Curve Ball/The Ivory War/Captain of Capitalism
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    #7 - Curve Ball/The Ivory War/Captain of Capitalism

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    "Curve Ball" investigators the Iraqi defector who fabricated a story about WMDs that helped drive the U.S. into war in the Middle East. "The Ivory War" investigates elephant poaching in Africa. "Captain of Capitalism" profiles venture capitalist Tom Perkins. "Andy Rooney" talks about not wanting to be a politician.

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  8. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 8 - Superbug/Insanity on Death Row/Here Come the Millennials
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    #8 - Superbug/Insanity on Death Row/Here Come the Millennials

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    "Superbug" investigates MRSA a drug-resistant super-bug that can cause serious infection and death. "Insanity on Death Row" examines the case of a death row inmate who may be mentally ill. "Here Come the Millennials" looks at how people in their late teens and early twenties may not be ready for the workforce. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspaper headlines.

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  9. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 9 - Evidence of Injustice/The Youngest Terrorist/Calorie Counting
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    #9 - Evidence of Injustice/The Youngest Terrorist/Calorie Counting

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    "Evidence of Injustice" examines how flawed science was used in hundreds of prosecutions and may have sent dozens of innocent people to jail. "The Youngest Terrorist" looks at the case of Omar Khadr who was captured in combat and sent to Guantanamo despite being only 15 years-old. "Calorie Counting" looks at how health officials want to force fast food restaurants to reveal the calories count of their food. "Andy Rooney" talks about the network's list of holidays.

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  10. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 10 - Awakenings/Hi-Tech Heist/Eagles
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    #10 - Awakenings/Hi-Tech Heist/Eagles

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    "Awakenings" examines how some minimally conscious people can be awaken through drug therapy. "Hi-Tech Heist" looks at how thieves are using computers to steal customer's financial information from businesses. "Eagles" interviews the band as they prepare for their first album in 28 years. "Andy Rooney" talks about how people are carrying more stuff.

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  11. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 11 - The Purge/One Laptop Per Child/Will Smith
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    #11 - The Purge/One Laptop Per Child/Will Smith

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    "The Purge" talks to a clergyman who is attempt to halt the exodus of Christians from Iraq. "One Laptop Per Child" rebroadcasts a segment on a man who wants give a laptop to every child for use as an educational aid. "Will Smith" profiles the famous actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas catalogs.

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  12. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 12 - Kings of Congo/Prescription for Addiction/LT MVP
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    #12 - Kings of Congo/Prescription for Addiction/LT MVP

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    "Kings of Congo" goes to Rwanda to examine who gorillas are so endangered. "Prescription for Addiction" investigates the drug Prometa which has been advanced as a miracle drug for the treatment of methamphetamine addiction. "LT MVP" interviews running back LaDainian Tomlinson. "Andy Rooney" talks about New York Giants football games.

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  13. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 13 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell/Garden of Eden/A-Rod
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    #13 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell/Garden of Eden/A-Rod

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    "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" investigates the U.S. military's policy on homosexuality. "Garden of Eden" goes to Indonesia to view a pristine paradise where few humans have ever been and new species are being discovered. "A-Rod" interviews the baseball superstar about performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. "Andy Rooney" talks about what it means to be rich.

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  14. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 14 - Joel Osteen/Roots/The Winner
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    #14 - Joel Osteen/Roots/The Winner

    S40:E14

    "Joel Osteen" rebroadcasts a segment on the famous preacher. "Roots" rebroadcasts a segment on how genetic genealogy uses DNA to trace ancestry back hundreds of years. "The Winner" rebroadcasts a profile of New England Quarterback Tom Brady. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas.

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  15. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 15 - The Age of Mega-Fires/Pot Shops/Get Me the Geeks!
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    #15 - The Age of Mega-Fires/Pot Shops/Get Me the Geeks!

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    "The Age of Megafires" rebroadcasts a segment on how the warming climate may be contributing to mega fires. "Pot Shops" rebroadcasts a segment on the consequences of legalizing medicinal marijuana in California. "Get Me the Geeks!" rebroadcasts a segment on the technicians who set up our sophisticated computer gadgets. "Andy Rooney" talks about self-help books.

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  16. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 16 - President Musharraf/The Executioner/Roger Clemens
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    #16 - President Musharraf/The Executioner/Roger Clemens

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    "President Musharraf" interviews the president of Pakistan about the recent assassination of his rival Benazir Bhutto. "The Executioner" interviews the infamous hit-man of the Boston mob. "Roger Clemens" interviews the famous baseball player about recent steroid accusations. "Andy Rooney" talks about the presidential candidates.

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  17. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 17 - The King of Sushi/War Against Women/The Face Behind Facebook
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    #17 - The King of Sushi/War Against Women/The Face Behind Facebook

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    "The King of Sushi" examines the fishing for and consumption of rare Bluefin tuna. "War Against Women" investigates how the civil war in the Congo has begun to target women. "The Face Behind Facebook" profiles Mark Zuckerberg. "Andy Rooney" talks about the umbrella.

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  18. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 18 - House of Cards/Saddam's Confessions
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    #18 - House of Cards/Saddam's Confessions

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    "House of Cards" looks at the U.S. sub-prime mortgage meltdown. "Saddam's Confessions" interviews the FBI agent that was in charge of the seven-month interrogation of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussien. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recession and compares it to the Great Depression.

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  19. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 19 - Dubai Inc./Gordon B. Hinckley
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    #19 - Dubai Inc./Gordon B. Hinckley

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    "Dubai Inc." rebroadcasts a segment on the oil-rich and rapidly growing city in the Middle East. "Gordon B. Hinckley" who was the president of the Mormon Church is memorialized by a rebroadcast of a 2000 interview and profile. "Andy Rooney" talks about office clutter.

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  20. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 20 - Obama '08/Hillary for President/Should We Make Cents?
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    #20 - Obama '08/Hillary for President/Should We Make Cents?

    S40:E20

    "Obama '08" interviews Barack Obama and offers a behind the scenes look at his presidential campaign. "Hillary for President" interviews Hillary Clinton and offers a behind the scenes look at her presidential campaign. "Should We Make Cents?" examines whether the US Mint should make coins whose metal content is worth more than their face value. "Andy Rooney" talks about going to the Super Bowl.

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  21. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 21 - A Thousand Lives a Month?/The Pursuit of Happiness/Gustavo the Great
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    #21 - A Thousand Lives a Month?/The Pursuit of Happiness/Gustavo the Great

    S40:E21

    "A Thousand Lives a Month?" investigates the dangers of the heart surgery drug Trasylol. "The Pursuit of Happiness" visits Denmark which researchers claim is the happiest country in the world. "Gustavo the Great" interviews classical music conductor Gustavo Dudamel. "Andy Rooney" visits the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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  22. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 22 - The Prosecution of Governor Siegelman/The Murder of Chauncey Bailey/What's Wrong with the Bees?
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    #22 - The Prosecution of Governor Siegelman/The Murder of Chauncey Bailey/What's Wrong with the Bees?

    S40:E22

    "The Prosecution of Governor Siegelman" investigates whether the bribery charges against popular Democratic Governor Don Siegelman were politically motivated. "The Murder of Chauncey Bailey" investigates the death of a reporter who was killed to keep a story out of the newspaper. "What's Wrong with the Bees?" rebroadcasts a segment on colony collapse disorder. "Andy Rooney" talks about newspaper headlines.

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  23. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 23 - Ohio/Lifeline/The Pentagon's Ray Gun
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    #23 - Ohio/Lifeline/The Pentagon's Ray Gun

    S40:E23

    "Ohio" talks to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama about the Ohio primary which may determine which candidate gets the presidential nomination. "Lifeline" looks at a group of doctors who are trying to bring free medicine to remote parts of the world. "The Pentagon's Ray Gun" looks at a non-lethal weapon being developed by the military. "Andy Rooney" talks about the presidential race.

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  24. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 24 - John McCain/26-Year Secret/The Icahn Lift
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    #24 - John McCain/26-Year Secret/The Icahn Lift

    S40:E24

    "John McCain" interviews and profiles the Republican presidential candidate. "26-Year Secret" examines how an innocent man was kept in prison for 26 years because two lawyer were bound by client-attorney privilege. "The Icahn Lift" profiles billionaire investor Carl Icahn. "Andy Rooney" talks about magazine ads.

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  25. 60 Minutes Season 40 Episode 25 - The Wrong Medicine/The Science of Sleep
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    #25 - The Wrong Medicine/The Science of Sleep

    S40:E25

    "The Wrong Medicine" interviews Dennis Quaid about how his newborn twins almost died after they were mistakenly given a drug overdose. "The Science of Sleep" examines how scientists are discovering that sleep is far more critical to human health than was previously believed. "Andy Rooney" talks about the deaths of William F. Buckley and W.C. Heinz.

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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"President Ahmadinejad/Pot Shops/The Match of His Life" is the best rated episode of "60 Minutes" season 40. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/23/2007. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Justice Nobody Knows/What Killed Rebecca Riley?/Invincible".