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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

America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news coverage to politics to...
  1. Background image for The Prosecution of January 6th; Danger in the South China Sea; Dua Lipa
    6.9/10(21 votes)

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

    S57:E1

    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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  2. Background image for Scourge of Our Time; The Trustbuster; Inside the Archives
    7.0/10(18 votes)

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

    S57:E2

    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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  3. Background image for After the Hurricane; Vladimir Kara-Murza; Welcome to the W; The Mezcaleros
    7.9/10(18 votes)

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

    S57:E3

    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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  4. Background image for The 2024 Presidential Ticket; Belief in the Ballot
    5.2/10(22 votes)

    #4 - The 2024 Presidential Ticket; Belief in the Ballot

    S57:E4

    Bill Whitaker joins the Democratic ticket on the campaign trail for in-depth interviews with Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Scott Pelley travels to Arizona’s Maricopa County, home to more than 60% of Arizona’s voters and a critical battleground in a key swing state. On the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ terror attack on Israel, Lesley Stahl reflects on the aftermath.

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  5. Background image for Pennsylvania Counts; The Vatican's Orphans; Ballmer's Ballgame
    6.8/10(15 votes)

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

    S57:E5

    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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  6. Background image for Relief, N.C.; Navalny; The Swingiest County; The Cap Arcona
    6.4/10(18 votes)

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

    S57:E6

    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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  8. Background image for Deportation; Sanctions; Surfmen
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Deportation; Sanctions; Surfmen

    S57:E7

    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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  9. Background image for Election Truth; Unintended Consequences; The Land of Novo
    7.0/10(17 votes)

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

    S57:E8

    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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  10. Background image for The Shift; The War Reporter; Robo; Mysterious Russian Deaths
    6.4/10(19 votes)

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

    S57:E9

    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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  11. Background image for The Promise; Aussiewood; Bhutan
    4.7/10(38 votes)

    #10 - The Promise; Aussiewood; Bhutan

    S57:E10

    First, a report on the identification of 9/11 victims' remains. Then, a look at what Australian stars bring to Hollywood. And, why Bhutan is building Mindfulness City.

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  12. Background image for Disrupter U.; Humans in the Loop; Lowriders of New Mexico
    6.8/10(14 votes)

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

    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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  13. Background image for Notre Dame; Smith Island; Kate Winslet; Welcome to the Wedding
    6.7/10(14 votes)

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

    S57:E12

    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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  14. Background image for Boeing's Whistleblowers; Big Crypto; A Tutor for Every Student; Thai Elephants
    4.8/10(37 votes)

    #13 - Boeing's Whistleblowers; Big Crypto; A Tutor for Every Student; Thai Elephants

    S57:E13

    First, hear from Boeing whistleblowers on airplane concerns. Then, a look at how crypto cash is shaping politics. Plus, meet Khanmigo: the AI tutor for students. And, can science help end human-elephant conflict?

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  15. Background image for Road to Damascus; Unveiling; The House of Hermès
    6.9/10(14 votes)

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

    S57:E14

    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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  16. Background image for The Pager Plot; The Iron River; Joy to the World
    7.1/10(17 votes)

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

    S57:E15

    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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  17. Background image for Remembering Jimmy Carter; Cuban Spycraft; Nvidia; Finding Cillian Murphy
    6.7/10(18 votes)

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

    S57:E16

    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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  18. Background image for Pope Francis; Notre Dame; Built by Angels
    5.9/10(10 votes)

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

    S57:E17

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

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  19. Background image for The Fires; The FBI Director; The Gaza Policy
    4.6/10(34 votes)

    #18 - The Fires; The FBI Director; The Gaza Policy

    S57:E18

    First, families and firefighters are in shock as California wildfires continue. Then, Christopher Wray: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, U.S. policy on Gaza sparks warnings, dissent.

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  20. Background image for What Will Mitch Do?; Robert Lighthizer; A Psychedelic Journey
    5.2/10(23 votes)

    #19 - What Will Mitch Do?; Robert Lighthizer; A Psychedelic Journey

    S57:E19

    First, Mitch McConnell: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Trump’s former trade chief on how tariffs affect the economy, why he says the U.S. needs them. And, U.S. veterans with PTSD take a psychedelic journey in Mexico.

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  21. Background image for Kevin Hart; Jeff Koons; Dua Lipa
    5.4/10(18 votes)

    #20 - Kevin Hart; Jeff Koons; Dua Lipa

    S57:E20

    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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  22. Background image for 28 Days; Policing the Internet; Timothée Chalamet
    5.1/10(41 votes)

    #21 - 28 Days; Policing the Internet; Timothée Chalamet

    S57:E21

    First, a look at what Trump, Musk moves on USAID could mean for other government agencies. Then, how Germany is policing the internet for hate speech. And, Timothée Chalamet: The 60 Minutes Interview.

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  23. Background image for The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver
    6.1/10(30 votes)

    #22 - The Justice Department; CFPB; John Oliver

    S57:E22

    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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  24. Background image for Allies and Enemies; Death Flights
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Allies and Enemies; Death Flights

    S57:E23

    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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  25. Background image for Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness
    6.4/10(15 votes)

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

    S57:E24

    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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  26. Background image for Under the Radar; America’s Own; Werner Herzog
    6.3/10(18 votes)

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

    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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Season 57 Ratings Summary

"The Prosecution of January 6th; Danger in the South China Sea; Dua Lipa" is the best rated episode of "60 Minutes" season 57. It scored 6.9/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/15/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Scourge of Our Time; The Trustbuster; Inside the Archives".