The BEST episodes of 60 Minutes season 39
Every episode of 60 Minutes season 39, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 60 Minutes season 39!
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#1 - The Duke Rape Case, A Loss of Faith
Season 39 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2006
October 15, 2006 The Duke Rape Case; A Loss of Faith New interviews and information concerning the 3 lacrosse players from Duke University and their alleged attack on a black, exotic dancer. Ed Bradley reports in this double length segment. A Loss of Faith: When David Kuo, an Evangelical Christian, joined the Bush administration, he believe government and religion could work hand in hand. Now, having left his position, he claims religious leaders are as corrupt and manipulated for money and politics as the government officials.
#2 - A Fighting Chance, Hiding from Death, Explaining Russell Crowe
Season 39 - Episode 38 - Aired 7/1/2007
“A Fighting Chance” rebroadcasts a segment on advances in combat medicine. “Hiding from Death” rebroadcasts an interview with a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. “Explaining Russell Crowe” rebroadcasts a profile of the famous actor. “Andy Rooney” talks about milk.
#3 - Innocent, Imus, Maximum Security Education
Season 39 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/15/2007
“Innocent” offers the first interview with the three acquitted Duke lacrosse players who were charged with rape. “Imus” interviews the controversial radio host about the charges of racism against him. “Maximum Security Education” goes to a prison where inmates are being offered a college education. “Andy Rooney” goes to the New York international auto show.
#4 - Mind of an Assassin, Life in Baghdad, Stop Snitchin'
Season 39 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/22/2007
“Mind of an Assassin” examines a Secret Service study of assassins and applies the research to the Virginia Tech shooter. “Life in Baghdad” offers an inside look at what the residents of Iraq’s capital need to deal with. “Stop Snitchin’” reports on how hip-hop culture discourages cooperate with the police “Andy Rooney” talks about books.
#5 - At the Center of the Storm, Armed and Dangerous
Season 39 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/29/2007
“At the Center of the Storm” interviews former CIA Director George Tenet about what it was like to run the agency during 9/11 and the war on terror. “Armed and Dangerous” examines whether the mentally ill should be allowed to own firearms. “Andy Rooney” responds to his mail.
#6 - Inside the Enemy Camp, Lou Dobbs, Thrift Shop Masterpiece?
Season 39 - Episode 30 - Aired 5/6/2007
“Inside the Enemy Camp” interviews a former Al Qaeda trainer who now provides evidence in the war on terror. “Lou Dobbs” profiles the controversial CNN news anchor. “Thrift Shop Masterpiece?” interviews a woman who may have discovered a million dollar Jackson Pollock painting at a thrift shop. “Andy Rooney” looks at newspaper headlines.
#7 - Mitt Romney, 6%, Ali
Season 39 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/13/2007
“Mitt Romney” interviews the Republican presidential candidate about the war in Iraq, his Mormon faith, and his changing positions on abortion. “6%” examines the growth in online real estate sellers and buyers. “Ali” interviews a disabled Iraqi war orphan. “Andy Rooney” talks about getting older.
#8 - Deepwater, Dumped on Skid Row, One Laptop Per Child
Season 39 - Episode 32 - Aired 5/20/2007
“Deepwater” examines how some on Congress are saying that the Coast Guard is in worse shape after a $24 billion refurbishment. “Dumped on Skid Row” examines how a hospital put a homeless patient in a van and had her dropped off on Skid Row. “One Laptop Per Child” speaks to a man who wants give a laptop to every child for use as an educational aid. “Andy Rooney” goes to an antiquarian book fair.
#9 - Fathers, Sons, and Brothers
Season 39 - Episode 33 - Aired 5/27/2007
60 Minutes honors Memorial Day by profiling the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard now serving in Iraq. It follows soldiers and their families over a period of two years in order to chronicle the American experience of war in Iraq and the United States.
#10 - Jack Kevorkian, Vanessa Redgrave, President Ahmadinejad
Season 39 - Episode 34 - Aired 6/3/2007
Mike Wallace looks back at some of his favorite segments. “Jack Kevorkian” interviews the famous euthanasia doctor. “Vanessa Redgrave” interviews the famous actress. “President Ahmadinejad” interviews the president of Iran. “Andy Rooney” talks about Mike Wallace.
#11 - The No-Fly List, Barry Diller, The Sea Gypsies
Season 39 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/10/2007
“The No-Fly List” rebroadcasts a segment on the secret list used to screen airline passengers for terrorists. “Barry Diller” profiles the famous CEO. “The Sea Gypsies” rebroadcasts a segment on how a nomadic sea tribe was able to survive a tsunami. “Andy Rooney” talks about some of the gifts that have been sent to him.
#12 - The Mother of All Heists, The Memory Pill, Long John Daly
Season 39 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/17/2007
“The Mother of All Heists” rebroadcasts an investigation into how a half a billion dollars was stolen from the Iraq’s Ministry of Defense. “The Memory Pill” rebroadcasts a segment on a drug that may be able to dull people’s memories. “Long John Daly” rebroadcasts a segment on the pro golfer. “Andy Rooney” talks about type A and B personalities.
#13 - Exposing the Truth, Family Ties, Hitler's Secret Archive
Season 39 - Episode 37 - Aired 6/24/2007
“Exposing the Truth” rebroadcasts an interview with Joe Darby who turned in his fellow soldiers for abusing Iraqi prisoners. “Family Ties” rebroadcasts a segment on how the children of sperm donors are finding their biological parents and relatives. “Hitler’s Secret Archive” rebroadcasts a segment on a large WWII era archive of the Holocaust. “Andy Rooney” tracks down a car he once owned.
#14 - Under the Influence, Not So Perfect a Match, The Age of Warming
Season 39 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/1/2007
“Under the Influence” examines how the pharmaceutical lobby was behind the passing of the Medicare prescription drug law. “Not So Perfect a Match” looks at how close DNA matches can lead police to investigate the families of suspects. “The Age of Warming” examines how global warming is effecting Antarctica. “Andy Rooney” talks about how much politicians pay to get elected.
#15 - Wake-Up Call, Shooting Tigers, Loneliest People
Season 39 - Episode 39 - Aired 7/8/2007
“Wake-Up Call” rebroadcasts an interview with the Comptroller General about how Medicare may bankrupt the U.S. Treasury. “Shooting Tigers” rebroadcasts a segment on the shrinking tiger population of India. “The Loneliest People” rebroadcasts a segment on un-adopted foster-care children. “Andy Rooney” talks about bottled water.
#16 - Not So Perfect Match, An American in North Korea, Dog Nut
Season 39 - Episode 40 - Aired 7/15/2007
“Not So Perfect a Match” rebroadcasts a segment on how close DNA matches can lead police to investigate the families of suspects. “An American in North Korea” rebroadcasts an interview with the last American defector that is still living in North Korea. “Dog Nut” rebroadcasts an interviews with a Simpsons television producer who is leading an effort to train dogs for the deaf. “Andy Rooney” talks about watches.
#17 - The Death of Timothy Sounders, Dr. Evil, Hillbilly Rock Star
Season 39 - Episode 41 - Aired 7/22/2007
“The Death of Timothy Sounders” rebroadcasts an investigation into the death of a mentally ill inmate in a Michigan prison. “Dr. Evil” rebroadcasts a profile of a controversial lobbyist who is working against animal rights, health food, labor unions, even Mothers Against Drunk Driving. “Hillbilly Rock Star” rebroadcasts a profile of country-rock musician Kenny Chesney. “Andy Rooney” talks about mixing flavors in foods.
#18 - Under the Influence, Prisoner 05A4820, A New Kind of Fight
Season 39 - Episode 42 - Aired 7/29/2007
“Under the Influence” rebroadcasts a segment on how the pharmaceutical lobby was behind the passing of the Medicare prescription drug law. “Prisoner 05A4820” rebroadcasts an interview with the former CEO of Tyco who is now in prison. “A New Kind of Fight” rebroadcasts a segment on mixed martial arts. “Andy Rooney” talks about office clutter.
#19 - The Other Iraq, The Phantom of Corleone, The Dame
Season 39 - Episode 43 - Aired 8/5/2007
“The Other Iraq” rebroadcasts a segment on Kurdistan a relatively peaceful area in Iraq where Americans are well liked. “The Phantom of Corleone” rebroadcasts a segment on the Sicilian Mafia in Italy. “The Dame” rebroadcasts a profile of British actress Helen Mirren. “Andy Rooney” looks at how much politicians pay to get elected.
#20 - Searching for Jacob, Stop Snitchin', King of Comedy
Season 39 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/12/2007
“Searching for Jacob” rebroadcasts a segment on the search for a Sudanese boy whose schoolbooks were found in a destroyed village in Darfur. “Stop Snitchin’” broadcasts a report on how hip-hop culture discourages cooperation with the police. “The King of Comedy” rebroadcasts an interview with the man behind Larry the Cable Guy. “Andy Rooney” talks about men’s fashion.
#21 - Was It Murder?, Left Behind, One Laptop Per Child
Season 39 - Episode 46 - Aired 8/26/2007
“Was It Murder?” rebroadcasts an investigation into the murder accusations against a doctor and two nurses in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. “Left Behind” rebroadcasts an interview with an Iraqi translator who worked with the U.S. but is now considered a collaborator by insurgents. “One Laptop Per Child” rebroadcasts a profile to a man who wants give a laptop to every child for use in education. “Andy Rooney” talks about kitchen gadgets. “Update” reports on the deaths of Brooke Astor and Leona Helmsley.
#22 - The Killings in Haditha, The Shipbreakers
Season 39 - Episode 47 - Aired 9/2/2007
“The Killing in Haditha” rebroadcasts an interview with Staff Sergeant Frank Wuterich about the killings of twenty-four Iraqi civilians in the city of Haditha. “The Shipbreakers” rebroadcasts a segment on Bangladesh’s dangerous shipbreaking industry. “Andy Rooney” talks about watching movies in the theater.
#23 - The Dust at Ground Zero, Get Me the Geeks!, Pavarotti
Season 39 - Episode 48 - Aired 9/9/2007
“The Dust at Ground Zero” rebroadcasts a segment on how 9/11 searchers are suffering health problems due to dust at the former site of the World Trade Center. “Get Me the Geeks!” rebroadcasts a segment on the technicians who set up our sophisticated computer gadgets. “Pavarotti” rebroadcasts an interview with the opera singer to memorialize his recent death. “Andy Rooney” talks about statistics.
#24 - Deepwater, The Age of Warming, Simon Cowell
Season 39 - Episode 45 - Aired 8/19/2007
“Deepwater” rebroadcasts a segment on how the Coast Guard may be in worse shape after a $24 billion refurbishment. “The Age of Warming” rebroadcasts a segment examining how global warming is effecting Antarctica. “Simon Cowell” rebroadcasts a profile of the famous American Idol judge. “Andy Rooney” compares President Bush and Queen Elizabeth.
#25 - Alan Greenspan, Swimming with Sharks
Season 39 - Episode 49 - Aired 9/16/2007
Alan Greenspan; Swimming with Sharks Alan Greenspan is featured in this double length segment with Lesley Stahl exploring how he could lead the economy out of the 9/11 aftermath, but why he didn’t even seem to try to curb the subprime lending abuses crushing today’s economy? In this interview, Stahl also taps into the more personal side of Greenspan. His marriage to a television news correspondent and his tour with a band playing saxophone. In the Swimming with Sharks segment, Bob Simon explores the controversial tourist attraction of entering a cage then dropped into the ocean while sharks are attracted, sometimes with chum (fish bait to spur a feeding frenzy). Is this teaching the sharks that humans are to be associated with food ?