60 Minutes Episode Ratings Heatmap
1968 · 16 Seasons · 26 Episodes · Overall Score: 4.0/10 (1 rated)
Season 1 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 1 Details →Complete Episode Rating Matrix
Interactive score chart by season and episode number. Darker green indicates higher ratings; amber and red denote lower reception.
| Episode | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 | Season 6 | Season 7 | Season 16 | Season 22 | Season 24 | Season 25 | Season 26 | Season 27 | Season 28 | Season 29 | Season 30 |
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| Ep 1 | 4.0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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| Ep 44 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 52 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Season Avg | 4.0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 16 seasons and 26 episodes, 60 Minutes has earned an overall series rating of 4.0 out of 10. The series displays remarkable consistency across its narrative arc, maintaining reliable ratings from premiere to conclusion.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 1, Episode 1 ("September 24, 1968"), rated at an extraordinary 4.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 1, Episode 1 ("September 24, 1968"), landing at 4.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of 60 Minutes
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 1, Ep 1 | September 24, 1968 | 4.0 | 1 | Sep 24, 1968 |