60 Minutes

60 Minutes' first season aired as a bi-weekly broadcast hosted by Mike Wallace and Harry Reasoner, debuting on September 24, 1968, and alternating weeks with other CBS News productions on Tuesday evenings at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The first edition was described by Reasoner in the opening as a "kind of a magazine for television."

Jackie Gleason: Self - Comedian (segment "The Great One")

"Sharks Don't Get Cancer" rebroadcasts a talk to a researcher who claims that shark cartilage has been effective in shrinking cancerous tumors. "Caitlin's Story" rebroadcasts a segment on a deaf girl several years after she received a cochlear implant that allows her to hear. "The World's Biggest Shopping Spree" rebroadcasts a segment on how the Pentagon is storing billions in supplies for no reason. "Andy Rooney" talks about rudeness.

"Made in the USA" rebroadcasts a look at a Japanese factory that is changing labels to sell to the U.S. Military. "American Gothic Gone Mad" rebroadcasts a segment on the case of an elderly couple who murdered drifters as part of a cattle-rustling scheme. "Randy Shilts" rebroadcasts a profile of the homosexual journalist who chronicled the AIDS crisis. "Andy Rooney" talks about speed limits.

"I.G." investigates the shortage of immune globulin which is a necessary drug for people with crippled immune systems. "The Piano Man" profiles recording artist Billy Joel. "Turning Around Denny's" looks at how the family restaurant is trying to change its imaged after a massive class action lawsuit because of discrimination. "Andy Rooney" talks about whether tobacco should be an illegal drug.

"Yasir Arafat" interviews the Palestinian leader about the escalation of violence in Israel. "You've Got Mail" examines how Republican and Democrats are raising money through direct mail techniques. "The 450 Million Dollar Scam" looks at how white collar criminals managed to loot an insurance company for almost a half a billion dollars. "Andy Rooney" talks about voters and non-voters.

"Tulia, Texas" interviews a former undercover drug officer accused of targeting the black community with racially motivated drug sting. "Musically Speaking" talks to a young musical savant named Rex. "Eminent Domain" investigates the controversial practice of government forcing private citizens to sell their homes and businesses. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Democratic candidates for president.

"Wanted: Dead or Alive" profiles Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi the Iraqi terrorist behind a number of gruesome attacks on Westerners. "The Closer!" examines a telemarketing scam in Canada that preyed on the elderly. "O'Reilly" interviews the controversial Fox News host. "Andy Rooney" urges stupid Americans not to vote.

"President Ahmadinejad" interviews the controversial president of Iran. "Pot Shops" look at the consequences of legalizing medicinal marijuana in California. "The Match of His Life" interviews champion chess player turned politician Garry Kasparov."Andy Rooney" talks about how people criticize the president for his many trips.

"The Bailout" interviews Henry Paulson about government action on the economy. "General O" interviews General Ray Odierno the replacement for General David Petraeus. "The Collider" looks at the Large Hadron Collider and what scientists seek to learn from it. "Andy Rooney" discusses the Vice Presidency.

McCHRYSTAL - As the news from Afghanistan moves to the front pages of Americans' newspapers, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, tasked with turning things around there, tells 60 MINUTES that the spread of the violence in Afghanistan was more than he expected. David Martin reports. Mary Walsh is the producer. THE LIQUIDATOR - The man in charge of recovering assets from Ponzi scheme king Bernard Madoff says there is about 18 billion still out there that he hopes to recover for victims of the scam. But it won't be easy. Morley Safer reports. Deirdre Naphin and Katy Textor are the producers. A LIVING FOR THE DEAD - Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Elvis are dead and now, so is Michael Jackson. But as Steve Kroft reports, they are very much alive when it comes to earning money for their estates. Frank Devine is the producer.

Tonight's first story features Lara Logan back to the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Last time she was there, she and her crew were fired on - by fighters in a Pakistani sanctuary. In our second story, Scott Pelley with some uncomfortable questions and answers about the Ground Zero Islamic Center proposal. Finally, Steve Kroft with Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl star quarterback.

New York Police Department's counterterrorism unit; the murder of a neo-nazi leader; "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and U.S. Marine General John Allen discuss the war with Laura Logan in Afghanistan; Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about marital issues.

Scott Pelley interviews Secretary of State John Kerry, who is dealing with multiple challenges including chemical weapons in Syria, foreign terrorism and a potentially a new relationship with the new president of Iran. . Steve Kroft examines America's mental health system, which may be failing those with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. Schizophrenia is a brain disease many mass murderers showed symptoms of. . Norah O'Donnell interviews Bill O'Reilly, who talks about his latest book, Killing Jesus.

Scott Pelley reports from the front lines in the fight against ISIS in northern Iraq, and con artists have been filing bogus tax returns and collecting millions. Steve Kroft finds out how far the scam has gone and why the IRS hasn't been able to stop it.

Steve Kroft reports on a tax refund scam that's costing millions; then, hear from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on his personal mission to reorganize the troubled agency; and, Anderson Cooper and the Foo Fighters explore the roots of American music.

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?

Hurricane Harvey: A fluke or the future? Then, Sen. John McCain fights back; and, is the U.S. still a nation divided? Oprah Winfrey reports.

The Season 51 premiere examines the origins of the opioid epidemic, including a prison interview with a pain clinic doctor who made over $6,000 a day pushing opioids, shows no remorse and was sentenced to 157 years in prison for drug trafficking. Also: Paul McCartney says he can't read or write music shares rare details from the Beatles years and his subsequent decades as the most successful musician in popular music history. And, Inside the decision to delay Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation.

Norah O’Donnell interviews Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for his first appearance on American television to discuss the murder of the Washington Post columnist, Jamal Khashoggi. It is also his first interview since his kingdom’s oil facilities were bombed. Next, Scott Pelley has been in the nation’s capital all week observing the raging impeachment inquiry into the presidency of Donald Trump, gathering the facts and people to tell this fascinating story, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif). Lastly, Bill Whitaker was on the water in New England and Nova Scotia earlier this month, where sightings of great white sharks close to beaches have created what scientists are saying is a mostly unwarranted fear. He reports on the resurgence of perhaps man’s most feared creature: the great white shark. Neither scientist nor beachgoer can deny there are many more of those big fish in the ocean than ever before.

Pennsylvania's battle over mail-in voting; Then, an interview with former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster; And, Ed Orgeron's journey from the bayou to LSU

On September 11, 2001, 343 members of the Fire Department of New York perished while trying to rescue people trapped in the World Trade Center. Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were there that day and the loved ones of those who never made it home.

President Joe Biden discusses inflation, Russia's war on Ukraine, U.S.-China tensions, the midterm elections and more; Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is interviewed at the presidential offices in Kyiv. Then, the Brothers and Sisters in Arms is a group of military reservists at the forefront of protest rallies in Israel. Also, Jon Wertheim interviews the University of Colorado's new head football coach, Deion Sanders.

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.

Scott Pelley travels to Utah for an extensive interview with Utah Governor Spencer Cox on the threats to political discourse. Bill Whitaker reports from the Baltic Sea and Finland on the case of the Eagle S, a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker that dragged its anchor and broke undersea internet and electricity cables connecting Finland and Estonia. Jon Wertheim catches up with the CEO-slash-hype man of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Dana White.