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Friday, September 13, 2024

New Season For 60-Minutes Means More Airtime


Making its highly anticipated return for a 57th season, 60 MINUTES will premiere Sunday  at 7:30 PM, ET/7:00 PM, PT immediately following an NFL doubleheader on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+.* 

After 50 consecutive years as America’s #1 news program, the award-winning CBS newsmagazine will return with original episodes, including six 90-minute broadcasts and a Monday night primetime election special. In addition, the franchise is expanding to more platforms with a free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel, launching today, and an original audio series, 60 MINUTES: A SECOND LOOK, beginning next week.

“This season will feature more 60 MINUTES than ever before. Across every platform, we’re offering more opportunities for viewers to engage with our stories and inviting new audiences to experience the journalism and storytelling that defines us,” said Bill Owens, executive producer of 60 MINUTES. “Our goal is always to deepen the viewer’s understanding of the world, and the best 60 MINUTES stories reveal something new or take viewers on unforgettable journeys. We are excited to share our reporting and bring these adventures to even more people, wherever and whenever they choose to watch or listen.”

The 57th season premiere of 60 MINUTES on Sunday, Sept. 15 will feature 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; and Anderson Cooper’s interview with pop star Dua Lipa about her journey from unknown singer to international sensation.

A special primetime Monday night edition of 60 MINUTES will air Monday, Oct. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET) on CBS and Paramount+, featuring the latest reporting on both the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets.

Building on the success of last season’s expanded episodes, which reached over 20 million viewers each, 60 MINUTES will become 90 minutes six times this fall, including some Sundays when CBS airs an NFL doubleheader. The expanded 60 MINUTES episodes are scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29, Sunday, Oct. 20, Sunday, Nov. 10 and 17, and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 8.


The FAST channel dedicated to 60 MINUTES launched Thursdayon Paramount+, Pluto TV and CBS News’ streaming platforms, with additional streaming platforms to be announced soon, offering access to the newsmagazine’s library of unparalleled stories anytime, anywhere. Streaming viewers can enjoy classic segments from 60 MINUTES correspondents past and present, including legendary interviews by Mike Wallace, essays by Andy Rooney and iconic moments about leading political figures, celebrities, artists, athletes and innovators. Many of the stories will feature updates and extras. The CBS broadcast will also continue to be available on Paramount-owned platforms, including Pluto TV, Paramount+, CBS’ owned and operated media properties, and CBS and Paramount digital platforms.

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