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The Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Season 57

Every episode of 60 Minutes Season 57 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Season 57!

The Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Season 57

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  1. 8.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Episode 31

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  2. 7.9/10(18 votes)

    #2 - After the Hurricane; Vladimir Kara-Murza; Welcome to the W; The Mezcaleros

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    First, whistleblowers say Florida insurance carriers used altered hurricane damage reports. Then, Russian Vladimir Kara-Murza talks about being freed. And, WNBA players talk about league success. Plus, how Mezcal traditions are preserved as demand grows.

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  3. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Zelenskyy; Greenland; Banana Ball

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    First, Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report from Greenland: where residents say they're not for sale, but they are open for business. And, a look inside the world of Banana Ball with the Savannah Bananas.

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  4. 7.4/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Scourge of Our Time; The Trustbuster; Inside the Archives

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    First, a report on fentanyl killing over 70,000 a year in the U.S. Then, FTC Chair Lina Khan: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, take a look inside the treasures of the National Archives.

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  5. 7.4/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Deportation; Sanctions; Surfmen

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    First, a report on what Trump's mass deportation plan might look like if he wins the election. Then, a look at how Russia’s dark fleet evades sanctions. And, meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen.

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  6. 7.2/10(20 votes)

    #6 - The Prosecution of January 6th; Danger in the South China Sea; Dua Lipa

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    Scott Pelley’s interviews with some of the people at the center of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including the first sit-down TV interview with top prosecutor U.S. attorney Matthew Graves; Cecilia Vega’s report on the growing tensions between China and the Philippines over territory in the South China Sea and how it could lead to U.S. involvement; Anderson Cooper’s interview with pop superstar Dua Lipa about her journey from unknown singer to international sensation.

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  8. 7.1/10(17 votes)

    #7 - The Pager Plot; The Iron River; Joy to the World

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    First, a report on how Israel's pagers fooled Hezbollah. Then, a look at Mexico’s legal battle against the U.S. gun industry. And, Samara Joy: The 60 Minutes Interview

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  9. 7.0/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Remembering Jimmy Carter; Cuban Spycraft; Nvidia; Finding Cillian Murphy

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    First, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the U.S. Then, hear from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the AI future. Next, Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, remembering Jimmy Carter.

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  10. 7.0/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Allies and Enemies; Death Flights

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    First, a report on the Ukraine war shakeup after the Oval Office clash. Then, a look at what went into finding Argentina's "death flight" plane. And, a report on babies stolen during Argentina's dictatorship.

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  11. 7.0/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Bird Flu; Demis Hassabis; Flight of the Monarchs

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    S57:E30

    First, a report on what worries scientists most about bird flu. Then, a look at what's next for AI at Google DeepMind. And, inside the monarch butterfly migration mystery.

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  12. 6.9/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Election Truth; Unintended Consequences; The Land of Novo

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    First, how Georgia election officials fight voting misinformation. Then, a look at the consequences of Texas's strict abortion laws. And, meet the Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic and Wegovy.

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  13. 6.9/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Road to Damascus; Unveiling; The House of Hermès

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    First, a report on Syrians looking toward a future without Assad. Then, victims say fake nudes created by AI "nudify" sites are causing real harm. And, a look at Hermès and the success of the Birkin bag.

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  14. 6.9/10(11 votes)

    #13 - The War in Gaza; The Prisoners; Wood to Whiskey

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    First, a look at the challenges facing Gaza's wounded children. Then, a report on tattoos and deportations to a mega-prison. And, inside the booming, bourbon-driven barrel business.

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  15. 6.8/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Disrupter U.; Humans in the Loop; Lowriders of New Mexico

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    S57:E11

    First, a look at UATX: the college advocating for free speech. Then, a report on how training AI takes a toll on Kenyan workers. And, why lowrider cars are celebrated as a cultural symbol.

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  16. 6.8/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness

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    First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  17. 6.7/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Pennsylvania Counts; The Vatican's Orphans; Ballmer's Ballgame

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    First, a look at how Pennsylvania is confronting election fears. Then, a report on the Vatican’s Orphans. And, Steve Ballmer: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  18. 6.7/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Notre Dame; Smith Island; Kate Winslet; Welcome to the Wedding

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    First, see inside Notre Dame. Then, a report on a Maryland island faces rising sea levels. Next, Kate Winslet: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, how a fake wedding was used to sneak Afghans to safety.

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  19. 6.7/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Under the Radar; America’s Own; Werner Herzog

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    S57:E25

    First, an investigation into U.S. drone swarm mysteries dating back years. Then, a report on DEI and a cancelled U.S. Marine Band concert. And, Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  20. 6.7/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Hostages; Voice of America; Left Behind

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    First, freed Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas speaks out. Then, a report on what Trump's silencing of Voice of America means for listeners worldwide. And, a look at California wildfires cleanup challenges.

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  21. 6.6/10(28 votes)

    #20 - The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver

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    First, a report on the upheaval at the Justice Department. Then, a look at why the CFPB is under fire by President Trump, DOGE. And John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  22. 6.5/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Pope Francis; Notre Dame; Built by Angels

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    First, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, see inside Notre Dame. And, visit Lalibela, the mysterious holy site.

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  23. 6.3/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Relief, N.C.; Navalny; The Swingiest County; The Cap Arcona

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    First, a look at Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina. Then, Yulia Navalnaya: The 60 Minutes Interview. Next, a look inside a battleground-state swing county. And, a report on the sinking of the Cap Arcona Nazi ship.

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  24. 6.3/10(18 votes)

    #23 - The Shift; The War Reporter; Robo; Mysterious Russian Deaths

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    First, how President-elect Trump won Pennsylvania. Then, how Ukrainian reporter Andriy Tsaplienko documents war with Russia. Next, a look at marble-sculpting robots shaking up the art world. And, a report on the mysterious, violent deaths of Putin foes.

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  25. 6.3/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Death on the Chazy River; Larkin's War; Mr. Clooney Goes to Broadway

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    First, a look at how some migrants cross into the U.S. from Canada. Then, a report on a dad's mission to uncover brain injuries after his Navy SEAL son's suicide. And, George Clooney: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview.

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  26. 5.8/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Kevin Hart; Jeff Koons; Dua Lipa

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    First, Kevin Hart: the 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Jeff Koons: the 60 Minutes Interview. And, Dua Lipa: the 60 Minutes Interview

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Season 57 Ratings Summary

"Episode 31" is the best rated episode of "60 Minutes" season 57. It scored 8.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/27/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "After the Hurricane; Vladimir Kara-Murza; Welcome to the W; The Mezcaleros".