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The Best Episodes of CNN Special Report

Every episode of CNN Special Report ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of CNN Special Report!

The Best Episodes of CNN Special Report

In hour-long, in-depth explorations, CNN hosts examine extraordinary individuals, unexpected events and controversial subjects through interviews, stories, images and videos.
  1. Background image for The Most Powerful Man in the World
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Most Powerful Man in the World

    S38:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for The Price We Paid: The Economic Cost of Covid
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #2 - The Price We Paid: The Economic Cost of Covid

    S42:E10

    By the end of April 2020, over 23 million Americans had lost their jobs; Ed Lavandera investigates the nation's unemployment insurance program when Americans need it the most.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Covid War: The Pandemic Doctors Speak Out
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Covid War: The Pandemic Doctors Speak Out

    S42:E11

    Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Deborah Birx, Dr. Stephen Hahn and Dr. Robert Redfield discuss what went right and what went wrong with the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for CNN Special Report: Inside the QAnon Conspiracy
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #4 - CNN Special Report: Inside the QAnon Conspiracy

    S42:E6

    A deep look inside the insane conspiracy-driven QAnon-movement which was central in the insurrection on the Captitol Hill in Washing D.C., USA, January 6th 2021.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Truth About Vaccines
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #5 - The Truth About Vaccines

    S42:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for A Radical Rebellion: The Transformation of the GOP
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #6 - A Radical Rebellion: The Transformation of the GOP

    S42:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Weed 5: The CBD Craze
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Weed 5: The CBD Craze

    S40:E13

    More than six years since CNN's first investigation into medical marijuana, Dr. Sanjay Gupta searches for the truth about CBD, which has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for CNN Special Report: The King Of Talk: Remembering Larry King
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #8 - CNN Special Report: The King Of Talk: Remembering Larry King

    S42:E5

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  10. Background image for The Divided States of America: What is Tearing Us Apart?
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #9 - The Divided States of America: What is Tearing Us Apart?

    S42:E7

    How the divide between Republicans and Democrats in America has become a national crisis - the role of extreme right-wing media, racial hatred, and the feelings of betrayal from millions of Americans who feel they've been left behind.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Living History with Anderson Cooper, Doris Kearns Goodwin & Ken Burns
    6.1/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Living History with Anderson Cooper, Doris Kearns Goodwin & Ken Burns

    S42:E4

    Anderson Cooper discusses the Biden Inauguration and the Trump legacy with historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Ken Burns.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Kamala Harris: Making History
    5.2/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Kamala Harris: Making History

    S42:E3

    A look at the trailblazing and boundary shattering life of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as she becomes the first woman of color to become Vice President.

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  13. Background image for The Cult of QAnon
    5.1/10(60 votes)

    #12 - The Cult of QAnon

    S42:E8

    Anderson Cooper with an updated look into the origins and beliefs of the conspiracy group that is called QAnon. An interview with a QAnon believer, and the backstory of what QAnon is and how it rose so quickly.

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  14. Background image for The Trump Insurrection: 24 Hours That Shook America
    4.7/10(206 votes)

    #13 - The Trump Insurrection: 24 Hours That Shook America

    S42:E1

    A special look exploring the origins and execution of the coup attempt Donald Trump inspired to prevent his successor from taking office.

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  16. Background image for The Age Of Amazon
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    #15 - The Age Of Amazon

    S38:E2

    Jeff Bezos founded Amazon 25 years ago. Now, it's a tech behemoth that fuels everyday life. CNN explores how it all began and what comes next in "The Age of Amazon."

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    #16 - Facebook at 15: It's Complicated

    S40:E1

    February 2019 marks the 15 year anniversary of the social network. CNN's Laurie Segall explores how Facebook has changed how we connect for the good but also for the bad. The history is a complicated one and now begs the question: what's the future for this social network giant?

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  18. Background image for Saudi Arabia: Kingdom of Secrets
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    #17 - Saudi Arabia: Kingdom of Secrets

    S40:E2

    Fareed Zakaria explores a country where women are property, music and movies, evil - until a new Crown Prince bring unimaginable freedoms. But there is a dark side - is Saudi Arabia's new regime guilty of murder? Fareed focuses on the deeply troubled U.S.-Saudi relationship, from 9/11 to the current crisis.

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  19. Background image for The Trump Family Business
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    #18 - The Trump Family Business

    S40:E3

    For years, President Trump has bragged about his business prowess. However, he prefers to keep the details of how he makes money secret. Case in point: his current battles to keep his taxes and other financial documents away from scrutiny. CNN's Erin Burnett takes a look at how the Trump Organization makes money.

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  20. Background image for Woman of Mystery: Melania Trump
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    #19 - Woman of Mystery: Melania Trump

    S40:E4

    CNN's Kate Bennett explores who First Lady Melania Trump really is, from those who know her best.

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  21. Background image for State of Hate: The Explosion of White Supremacy
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    #20 - State of Hate: The Explosion of White Supremacy

    S40:E5

    White supremacy has become a crisis in the United States. The number of hate groups has soared to a record - over 1000 - and hate crimes are up by double digits. Fareed Zakaria traces the roots of the current crisis, looks at history to discover how racism becomes a political movement, and he interviews a White Supremacist in an effort to understand the forces driving the dangerous racial moment we find ourselves in.

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  22. Background image for The Hidden Workforce: Undocumented in America
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    #21 - The Hidden Workforce: Undocumented in America

    S40:E6

    From small towns in the Midwest to the President of the United States, Ed Lavandera travels across America uncovering the country's deep and contingent need for undocumented workers.

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    #22 - The Age of Amazon

    S40:E7

    CNN's Poppy Harlow examines Amazon's journey from online bookstore to e-commerce giant and beyond.

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  24. Background image for A Toxic Tale: Trump's Environmental Impact
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    #23 - A Toxic Tale: Trump's Environmental Impact

    S40:E8

    CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes on a nationwide investigation to look at the real-life impact of dozens of deregulations at the EPA. What does it mean for the health of American families?

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  25. Background image for Friends Forever: 25 Years of Laughter
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    #24 - Friends Forever: 25 Years of Laughter

    S40:E9

    The astronomically popular sitcom based in New York first aired in September of 1994. Alisyn Camerota takes a look back, and a look forward on what's to come of this hit that never really went away.

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    #25 - Impeachment Inquiry: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 11PM

    S40:E10

    Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper with the latest developments into the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Most Powerful Man in the World" is the best rated episode of "CNN Special Report". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/13/2017. This episode scored 1.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Price We Paid: The Economic Cost of Covid".