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The Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Season 49

Every episode of 60 Minutes Season 49 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Season 49!

The Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Season 49

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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #1 - The Final Interview

    S49:E17

    In his last interview on network TV as president, Obama discusses his time as POTUS, Trump and the "unusual" presidential transition. Steve Kroft reports.

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    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - The Arctic Frontier, Nate Parker, Don't Mess with Mary Quin

    S49:E2

    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 British cleric to justice.

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    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Crisis in Chicago, Passports for Sale, The Rum War

    S49:E15

    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 makes the real Havana Club rum? Sharyn Alfonsi reports.

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  4. Background image for Turkey, The Match of their Lives, Bruno Mars
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Turkey, The Match of their Lives, Bruno Mars

    S49:E9

    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.

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  5. Background image for The Prime Minister, The Alzheimer's Laboratory, Castro
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The Prime Minister, The Alzheimer's Laboratory, Castro

    S49:E10

    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, Edward R. Murrow's interview with Fidel Castro.

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  6. Background image for Artificial Intelligence, Bryan Cranston, Gorilla Doctors
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Artificial Intelligence, Bryan Cranston, Gorilla Doctors

    S49:E3

    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, veterinarians help save Africa's endangered mountain gorilla, Lara Logan reports.

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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #7 - The Speaker of the House, The Golden Triangle, Drive-by Lawsuits

    S49:E11

    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 reports.

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  9. Background image for The White Helmets, The Pope's Choir, Denzel
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #8 - The White Helmets, The Pope's Choir, Denzel

    S49:E13

    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 Washington's "fourth-quarter" mission.

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  10. Background image for The King, The New Cold War (2), The Picasso Portfolio
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #9 - The King, The New Cold War (2), The Picasso Portfolio

    S49:E1

    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 reports; and, never-before-seen Picassos -- were they really a gift or was the artwork stolen?

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    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #10 - February 26, 2017

    S49:E22

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    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Hamilton, The Pope's Choir

    S49:E19

    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.

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    5.8/10(16 votes)

    #12 - The 45th President

    S49:E8

    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.

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    #13 - Finding Refuge, The Brothers Rosenberg

    S49:E4

    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, shedding new light on one of the central events of the Cold War.

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    #14 - Ask Ohio, Thrown for a Loss, The Influences

    S49:E5

    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 social media stars are earning big money for pitching products.

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    #15 - In God's Name, The Pot Vote, The Music of Zomba Prison

    S49:E6

    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 making it legal; and, Anderson Cooper visits Zomba prison in Malawi where music offers hope amidst bleak conditions.

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    #16 - The Battle for Mosul, The National Mood, The Zika Virus

    S49:E7

    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 fight against Zika in the U.S.

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    #17 - Benjamin Netanyahu, The New Colombia, Lost

    S49:E12

    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 odds.

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    #18 - The Pope's Choir, Hamilton

    S49:E14

    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.

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    #19 - The Hostage Policy, The Coming Swarm, The Hunt for Planet Nine

    S49:E16

    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.

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    #20 - Finding Refuge, Avalanche, Enhancing the Bike

    S49:E18

    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.

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    #21 - Grammy Night

    S49:E20

    Interviews with singers Beyonc‚, Adele and Bruno Mars.

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    #22 - February 19, 2017

    S49:E21

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    #23 - March 5, 2017

    S49:E23

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Season 49 Ratings Summary

"The Final Interview" is the best rated episode of "60 Minutes" season 49. It scored 8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/15/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Arctic Frontier, Nate Parker, Don't Mess with Mary Quin".