60 Minutes 1968
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- September 24, 1968
- Last Aired
- June 28, 2026
- Format
- 59 seasons · 1,019 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~747.3 hours (44 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "September 24, 1968" (★ 4/10)
- Created By
- Don Hewitt
- Network
- CBS
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential
What is 60 Minutes?
60 Minutes is an American television news magazine that debuted in 1968 on the CBS television network. Created by Don Hewitt and Bill Leonard, the program is recognized as a long-running prime time investigative news broadcast.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 1,019
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 24, 1968
- Last aired
- Jun 28, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- News
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 83 votes
- Format
- 59 seasons · 1,019 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~44 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- CBS
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60 Minutes is an American television news magazine that debuted in 1968 on the CBS television network. Created by Don Hewitt and Bill Leonard, the program is recognized as a long-running prime time investigative news broadcast. The series distinguishes itself from other news programs through a unique style of reporter-centered investigation. Throughout its history, an ever-changing team of CBS News correspondents has contributed a wide variety of segments to the show. These reports range from hard news coverage and politics to lifestyle and pop culture topics. The program presents investigative reports, newsmaker interviews, and in-depth profiles. It is frequently described as the most successful television broadcast in history and remains a popular news program. The show continues to air on CBS, offering viewers a consistent source of journalism through its classic format. By focusing on detailed reporting and profiles, the series has maintained its status as a staple of American television news for decades.
Should you watch it?
“Investigative journalism staple featuring rotating correspondents covering hard news, politics, and culture.”
- Landmark investigative journalism
- Rotating correspondents bring fresh perspectives
- Covers hard news and cultural topics
- Segments vary widely in quality
- Format may feel dated to some viewers
You want in-depth reporting from a trusted news institution.
Suitable for general audiences interested in news and current events.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 September 24, 1968 Mytharc Sep 24, 1968
- E2 October 8, 1968 Core Oct 8, 1968
- E3 October 22, 1968 Core Oct 22, 1968
- E4 November 12, 1968 Core Nov 12, 1968
- E5 November 26, 1968 Core Nov 26, 1968
- E6 December 10, 1968 Mytharc Dec 10, 1968
- E7 December 24, 1968 Mytharc Dec 24, 1968
Season 2 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 16, 1969
Season 3 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 15, 1970
Season 4 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 19, 1971
Season 5 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 1, 1972
Season 6 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 6, 1974
Season 7 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E33 Marla/His Year in Hell/South Kent Cardinals/Telemarketing Calls Mytharc Jul 15, 2005
Season 16 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →- E4 The Great One/Von Bulow/Sylvia Siegel Mytharc Oct 28, 1984
Season 22 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →- E27 The Walkers/The Teacher is a Cheater/Bug Man Mytharc Mar 25, 1990
Season 24 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →- E32 Noriega/Arthur Ashe/Apache Core Apr 19, 1992
- E52 Thoral Sundt, M.D./Nayirah/The Menuhins Mytharc Sep 6, 1992
Season 25 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →- E43 Sharks Don't Get Cancer/Caitlin's Story/The World's Biggest Shopping Spree Mytharc Jul 11, 1993
Season 26 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →- E11 In Good Hands?/Operation Swordfish/Bankrupt in Florida Core Nov 28, 1993
- E44 Made in the USA/American Gothic Gone Mad/Randy Shilts Mytharc Jul 17, 1994
Season 27 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →- E42 The Spoils of War/Skunk Works/Going, Going, Gone Mytharc Jul 2, 1995
Season 28 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 24, 1995
- E14 Cash Now Die Later/Earthquakes, Riots, and Now the Subway/Capital Hill Nine Mytharc Dec 17, 1995
Season 29 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 29 guide & lore primer →- E12 Snafu / Out of This World / Is It Torture? Core Dec 1, 1996
- E14 This Land Is My Land/Double Exposures/Eight Years and Counting Mytharc Dec 15, 1996
Season 30 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 30 guide & lore primer →- E31 I.G./The Piano Man/Turning Around Denny's Mytharc Apr 26, 1998
Frequently asked questions
When did 60 Minutes first air?
The show debuted in September 1968.
Who created 60 Minutes?
Don Hewitt and Bill Leonard created the program.
What type of content does 60 Minutes cover?
Segments range from hard news and politics to lifestyle and pop culture.
Is 60 Minutes still airing new episodes?
Yes, it remains a long-running prime-time series on CBS.
Has 60 Minutes won any awards?
It has won numerous Peabody and Emmy Awards for journalism.
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